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r~ w 4 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 1999 Action Agenda Item No. g__~ , SUBJECT: Franchise Renewal -Johnston Ambulance Services, Inc DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: 5/13/99 Letter from Johnston Ambulance Nick Waters, ext 3030 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider renewing the franchise with Johnston Ambulance Service, Inc. for their provision of Convalescent and Basic Life Support Transport Services in Orange County; and to consider a request for an increase of $25 in their basic service rate. BACKGROUND: In accordance with the County's emergency service franchise ordinance, Johnston Ambulance Service was franchised in May of 1994 to provide convalescent services within Orange County. At the time these services were being provided by Orange County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Under their franchise, Johnston provides service directly at the request of individual citizens and bills and collects directly from their customers. Johnston Ambulance has provided very satisfactory service with no major incidents or complaints. Johnston provided 2500 trips this past year. Johnston Ambulance is also requesting a rate increase for the service provided. Under the County's franchise ordinance, the Board of Commissioners must approve any change in the franchisee's rate schedule. Since inception of service, Johnston has requested and received approval for one rate increase, in January 1998. The increase comparison is: Categories Current charges Requested charges Base Rate $125.00 $150.00 Mileage, per loaded mile 3.50 4.00 Oxygen 15.00 25.00 Wait-time (after 30 minutes) 35.00 40.00