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Resolution authorizing the write-off of $145,747 in uncollectable ambulance billing accounts receivable.
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WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council write off 209 uncollectable ambulance accounts, totaling $145,747; and
WHEREAS, since December 2015 staff has implemented accounting practices that allow for periodic financial reviews and write offs by City Council; and
WHEREAS, once all accounts have been processed by our primary and secondary billing contractors, those with outstanding balances are then forwarded to SSFFD for write off consideration; and
WHEREAS, the number of accounts that are no longer collectable is 209 with a balance of $145,747, 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 has 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 $145,747 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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