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Home My WebLink AboutR-98-0202J-98-205 2/24/98 RESOLUTION NO. 9 8 r 202 A RESOLUTION BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, AFTER A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES AND APPROVING THE ENGAGEMENT OF ADVANCED DATA PROCESSING, INC. AND MEDAPHIS, INC., FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE, ON A MONTH -TO -MONTH BASIS, PENDING THE ISSUANCE AND EVALUATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THEREUNDER; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED ONE (1) YEAR, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00, FOR SAID SERVICES; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 280501-340. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 93-385, adopted June 29, 1993, the City Commission approved the execution of two contracts with Medaphis, Inc. and Advanced Data Processing, Inc. for the provision of medical transportation billing and collection services for the Department of Fire -Rescue; and WHEREAS, this request has been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee; and WHEREAS, said agreements have expired and the City of Miami wishes to continue the medical transportation billing and collection services from Advanced Data Processing, Inc. and CITY C088�OIi MEETING OF FEB 2 4 1998 98- 202 Medaphis, Inc. for the Department of Fire -Rescue., on a month -to - month basis, for a period not to exceed one (1) year, at the same terms and conditions of the immediately preceding expired agreement, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00, pending the issuance and evaluation of a Request for Proposals and the award of the corresponding contract for the service; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of the members of the City Commission, after a duly advertised public hearing, competitive bidding procedures are hereby waived and the engagement of Advanced Data Processing, Inc. and Medaphis, Inc, is hereby approved for medical transportation billing and collection services for the Department of Fire - Rescue, on a month -to -month basis, pending the issuance and evaluation of a Request for Proposals, and the award of a contract thereunder. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorizedY to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for a period not to exceed one (1) year, at a cost not to exceed 1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. 2 98- got $300,000.00, and at the same terms and conditions of the immediately preceding expired agreement, with funds therefor hereby allocated from Account Code No. 280501-340. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February 1998. 9Z7 '/� XAVIER . SUAREZ, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: L,,� C � j��k J�V- J EL EDWARD ELL ERIM CITY TORNEY W2282:BSS:CSK 3 98- 202 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE of the City Commission SUBJECT FROM: Jose Garcia Pedrosa REFERENCES: City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: January 15, 1998 FILE : Extension of Contract for Medical Billings It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the terms of an existing contract with two(2) companies, Advanced Data Processing, Inc. and Medaphis, for the purpose of furnishing medical transportation billing and collection services for the Department of Fire -Rescue. This interim extension will be on a monthly basis, until a request for proposals is issued and a new contract is secured, but not shall not exceed one(1) year. The total cost of this extension shall not exceed $300,000.00. Funding is available from Account Code #280 501-340. BACK GROUND The Department of Fire -Rescue, pursuant to Resolutions 93-385 and 96-650, entered into a contract with the above mentioned companies for the billing and collection of rescue transport fees. These contracts have expired. In February of 1997, a letter of interest was issued for debt collections Citywide. On May 5 of 1997, it was decided by the administration that this letter would be rescinded and that rescue transport fees would be removed from this letter of interest and issued as a separate request for proposals. The letter of interest for Citywide collections has been re -issued and proposals have been received. The Emergency Medical Transport Billing and Collection Services RFP has been completed and will be forwarded to the Law Department for review during the week of February 9, 1997. EMS transport fees generated an average of $325,946. per month in revenue to the City during FY'96-97. The Department of Fire -Rescue is requesting an extension of these contracts in order to prevent the interruption of EMS transport fee revenue to the City of Miami. JGP:CAG/mlk:as RecommendationBillingCoContract. doc 98- 202 TO FROM Judy S. Carter, Director Department of Purchasing Chie C.A. Gmenez, Director Department of Fire -Rescue CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE : February 9, 1998 FILE: SUBJECT: Extension of Contract for Medical Billings REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: The Department of Fire -Rescue has verified with the Department of Budget that funds are available to cover the cost of the subject extension in the amount of $300,000.00. Department of Fire -Rescue FY'97-'98 Account Code 280 501-340. BUDGET REVIEW AND APPROVAL: ipak Parekh, Director Department of Budget BudgetApprovalBillingsCo.doe OW 98- 202 3 Boa��-6-� o xi �-Va $^w z ieman cIy Glen CLIFF HAMMOCK HOMEOWNERSASSOCIATION A. Grajewski, M.D. Dean Ziff President Vice President February 24, 1998 Miami City Commission Re: Proposed Alternative Entrance to Wainwright Conservation Area Dear Commissioners, The proposed new entrance to the Wainwright Hammock area is strongly opposed by the members of the Cliff Hammock Homeowners Association. Our neighborhood would be most directly affected by such an action as the hammock is centrally located within our small neighborhood. Opposition to this proposal is based on the following concerns: • comprehensive environmental plan - before time, effort, and finances are expended on this proposal it is essential that the overall comprehensive plan for the Wainwright Hammock region be completed. It makes little sense to make such a major change without stepping back to look at the "forest" rather than just this individual "tree". We have hopes that similar to Matheson Hammock nature trails and planned green space will be incorporated into this area of dense vegetation. Without knowing the ultimate final plan how premature to plan a new entry. • post hurricane reparation - following hurricane Andrew a damage report and plans for reparation were proposed for Wainwright. These basic repairs have yet to be undertaken. Again to propose a new entry while such basics that affect the day to day safety of patrons to the Hammock seems premature. 98- 202 While we are happy that others join us in our concern for the Wainwright Hammock we feel effort would be better spent to join forces to develop an overall master plan which incorporates both the concern of the sensitive environmental nature of the area and the enjoyment of the people who visit it. Sincerely, n4,k,4J' A. Grajewski, M.D. 98-- 202