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Resolution: RES 174 -2018
File Number: 18 -858 Enactment Number: RES 174 -2018
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WRITE -OFF OF $146,612 IN
UNCOLLECTABLE AMBULANCE BILLING ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE.
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council write -off 101 uncollectable ambulance accounts,
totaling $146,612; and
WHEREAS, since December 2015 staff implemented accounting practices that allow for periodic
financial reviews and write -offs by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, once all accounts have been processed by our primary and secondary billing contractors,
those with outstanding balances are forwarded to SSFFD for write -off consideration; and
WHEREAS, the number of uncollectable accounts is 101 with a balance of $146,612, hereto attached as
Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, there will be variations in the requested write -off amounts as remaining accounts transition
through our primary and secondary billing contractors; and
WHEREAS, using procedures put in place, and with the assistance of City Council, staff worked to
greatly reduce the number of uncollectable accounts, and reduce the aged accounts balance for accounts
that had accumulated over many years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that
the City Council hereby approves the write -off of $146,612 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts
receivable, as detailed in Exhibit A, attached to this resolution and incorporated herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the
City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to take any action consistent with the
intent of this resolution.
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File Number. 18 -858
Enactment Number: RES 174 -2018
At a meeting of the City Council on 10/10/2018, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by
Pradeep Gupta, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Normandy, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, Councilmember Garbarino,
Councilmember Gupta, and Councilmember Addiego
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