HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-0711ss (2)SPECIAL SESSION
JULY 11, 2013
AT 1:00 P.M.
1. Call for Special Session
2. Discharge Fin - Contract LaSalle Ambulance (Rural- Metro)
3. App Contract - LaSalle Ambulance dba Rural Metro
4. Adjourn
Present: Richard A. Fontana President of the Council, and Council Members Golombek, Pridgen, Russell, Scanlon, Smith — 6
Absent: Franczyk, LoCurto, Rivera
NO. 1
CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION
July 10, 2013
Mr. Gerald A. Chwalinski
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo. New York
Dear Mr. Chwalinski:
Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated July 10, 2013 presented to you
herewith, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the Common Council to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on July 11, 2013
at 1:00 P.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
App Contract - LaSalle Ambulance dba Rural Metro
Yours very truly,
Richard A. Fontana
President of the Council
July 10, 2013
Hon. Richard A. Fontana
President Common Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, pursuant to
Section 3.9 of the. Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
App Contract - LaSalle Ambulance dba Rural Metro
We request that this Special Meeting be held on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.
Christopher P. Scanlon
Darius G. Pridgen
Demone Smith
Joseph Golombek
Bonnie E. Russell
Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo, each of the following named members of the Common
Council, to wit:
DAVID FRANCZYK JOSEPH GOLOMBEK
MICHAEL LOCURTO DARIUS G. PRIDGEN
DAVID A. RIVERA BONNIE E. RUSSELL
CHRISTOPHER SCANLON DEMONE SMITH
hereby states that he /she received twenty -four (24) hours' notice of the time and purpose of the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called
to be held on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.
Christopher P. Scanlon Joseph Golombek
Darius G. Pridgen Bonnie E. Russell
CM LoCurto office notified CM Rivera office notified
Demone Smith CM Franczyk office notified
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ERIE) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO)
On this 20th day of May 2013, before me, the subscribers, personally appeared
To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me
that they executed the same.
Gerald A. Chwalinski
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for
the City of Buffalo, N.Y.
My Commission expires 12/31/14
July 10, 2013
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers,
dated July 10, 2013, RICHARD A. FONTANA, President of the Common Council, has called a Special Meeting of the Common Council, to be held
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on July 11, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to
App Contract - LaSalle Ambulance dba Rural Metro
Yours very truly,
Gerald A. Chwalinski
City Clerk
NO. 2
DISCHARGE FINANCE COMMITTEE
APP CONTRACT - LASALLE AMBULANCE DBA RURAL METRO
(ITEM 39, CCP 7/9/13)
Mr. Smith moved that
Whereas, the above item is currently tabled in the Committee on Finance and,
Whereas, it is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that this Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee from further consideration of this item, and it is now
before the Common Council for its consideration.
Seconded by Mrs. Russell
ADOPTED Discharge
NO. 3
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LA SALLE AMBULANCE, LAC., D /B /A RURAL METRO
MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No. 075.C.C.P. 02/22/05
Attached for your Honorable Body's review and approval is a contract extension with La Salle Ambulance, Inc., d /b /a Rural Metro Medical Services
to serve as the City of Buffalo's Emergency Medical Services provider.
The Law Department is requesting that approval be granted to allow the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to execute the attached emergency extension
agreement until December 31, 2013. The Agreement provides for monthly franchise fee payments of $29,166.66 which are due under the expired
term, as well as for monthly payments of $29,166.66 for the duration of the subject Agreement.
We have developed a comprehensive Request for Proposals for this service that will be released the week of July 8, 2013 and requests proposals
building upon best practices within the industry and also creative ways to insure the best response times and service provision in the City of Buffalo.
The underlying agreement has been amended to provide for an irrevocable letter of credit, surety bond or equivalent form of liquid performance
security in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), increased from one hundred thousand ($100,000), in a form acceptable to the City,
securing the Ambulance Service's performance pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
Thanking you in advance for your prompt consideration to the above request.
Mr. Smith moved:
That the Mayor is authorized to execute the emergency extension agreement between the City of Buffalo and LaSalle Ambulance, Inc., d.b.a. Rural
Metro Medical Services, which continues services through December 31, 2013, provides for payment of the monthly franchise fees of $29,166.66
due under the expired agreement and continuing during the duration of the extended agreement, and requires the contractor to provide performance
security in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00.
Seconded By Mrs. Russell
PASSED
AYES 6, NOES 0
NO.4
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, Seconded by Councilmember Russell, the Council adjourned at 1:27 PM
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
CITY CLERK