HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1993 FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 4, 1993
6 : 30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Angel, Wright and Buck.
It was moved by Buck, seconded by Wright that the Agenda, as
proposed, be approved. Motion carried.
The request of the Fire Chief for authorization to utilize the
services of Allied Business Accounts, Inc. of Clinton, Iowa for
assistance in collection of delinquent ambulance bills was
discussed. The Chief noted that collection for ambulance services
is falling behind even though current collection efforts consist of
sending a bill to the patient, guardian or estate within one week
of service, followed by a second bill within 30 days. Claims are
filed directly with Medicare, Medicaid and H.M.O. and any other
type of private pay providers. Many accounts are not responding to
these efforts and staffing is limited in the department to collect
these past due accounts. The department has contacted several
other cities that have utilized Allied Services and have been very
satisfied with their performance. The cost of said service is
$5. 00 per account.
It was suggested that the Waterloo Credit Bureau be contacted to
determine whether they can provide comparable service.
It was moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that authorization be
given to proceed with contracting with Allied Business Accounts,
Inc. subject to checking with the Waterloo Credit Bureau as stated
above. Motion carried.
It was moved by Angel, seconded by Wright that the bills payment be
approved as contained in Schedule A918, pp. 1 - 38 in the amount of
$2 ,844,870. 56, dated January 4, 1993 . Motion carried.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 6 : 45 p.m.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor