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a. Support authorizing the Auditor - Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 EMS Operating’s adopted budget 001-4000-HEA006-8109 to increase appropriations by $192,635;
b. Support authorizing the Auditor - Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 EMS Operating’s adopted budget 001-4000-HEA006-8109 to increase revenue by $192,635; and
c. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller’s office to incorporate, and the County Administrative Office to reflect, these approved modifications in the FY 2018-19 adopted budget.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support authorizing the Auditor - Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 EMS Operating’s adopted budget 001-4000-HEA006-8109 to increase appropriations by $192,635;
b. Support authorizing the Auditor - Controller to amend the FY 2018-19 EMS Operating’s adopted budget 001-4000-HEA006-8109 to increase revenue by $192,635; and
c. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller’s office to incorporate, and the County Administrative Office to reflect, these approved modifications in the FY 2018-19 adopted budget.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797 et seq., the Monterey County Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency is designated by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors as the local EMS Agency. The EMS Agency is responsible for emergency medical services (EMS) system coordination, medical oversight, and coordination of the delivery of EMS by provider organizations in Monterey County. The EMS Agency is also responsible to establish policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director of the Local EMS Agency to assure medical control of the EMS system as well as for regulating Advanced Life Support (ALS), Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) air ambulance services and EMS service providers within Monterey County, and for authorizing ALS, CCT, and BLS air ambulance response and transport within the county. The EMS Agency administers the CSA-74 (Fund 092) fund and the Maddy Fund (Fund 016). These funds provide the primary source of funding for the operation of the EMS Agency.
For Fiscal Year 2018-19, the EMS Agency will receive approximately $192,635 that was not anticipated. Of this amount, $102,640 is revenue for performance penalties for late response times that are being assessed to American Medical Response (AMR), the current ambulance provider. The additional $89,995 in revenue is a reimbursement for an expenditure representing AMR’s share of the cost related to the expansion of the current interoperability capabilities of the County’s radio system.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiatives 2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention and 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically, 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Budget Office have reviewed this report.
FINANCING:
This action does not impact General Fund contribution as the changes in appropriations are funded by corresponding increases in revenues.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Teresa Rios, Management Analyst III, x7082
Approved by: Ezequiel Vega, Assistant Director of Health, x4622