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Commissioner Fraley - GEMS - Appropriate Additional Funds for FY18 Rescue Squad Reimbursement ($200,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
Mark Lamphiear - Emergency Medical Services - 704-866-3202
BUDGET IMPACT
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Uses Fund Balance monies to appropriate additional funds for Rescue Squad reimbursement for this fiscal year.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Appropriates an additional $200,000 to Rescue Squad reimbursement and reduces Fund Balance by $200,000.
BACKGROUND
For several years, we have been working with the four Rescue Squads to update their contracts to provide additional reimbursement for transports, reduce reimbursement for dual response, and improve accountability for citizens. All four Squads have now signed the new contract. The increased reimbursement for transports, although partially offset by decreased reimbursement for dual response, has resulted in predicted but higher unbudgeted reimbursement costs. Further, increased call taking by Squads has also resulted in higher unbudgeted reimbursement costs.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request