HomeMy WebLinkAbout76-62 - Reporting Policy for Ambulance and Taxi ApplicationsRESOLUTION NO. 76-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORT-
ING AND POLICY OF ESTABLISHING RATE -MAKING FOR
PRIVATELY -FURNISHED PUBLIC SERVICES REGULATED BY
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT, WHEREAS, Section 9155 and Section 9248 of the Municipal
Code, City of Costa Mesa, authorizes the city Council to fix reasonable
rates and service charges pertaining to those privately -furnished public
services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa recognizes that the public inter-
est is best served in fixing reasonable rates and service charges for
those privately -furnished public services, provided at least one of the
following conditions exists:
1. The maintenance of acceptable service is dependent upon the
total available market;
2. The service is mandatory;
3. The service is emergency in nature;
4. The service, because of initial capital requirements, effec-
tively eliminates competition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa realizes that the rate -making
policy of the City Council must permit sufficient flexibility to
privately -furnished public service operators to maximize initiative and
efficiency while requiring fiscal accountability; and
WHEREAS, the privately -furnished public service operation must
earn a competitive return on invested capital and the margin of profit,
expressed as a percentage of gross revenue, must be sufficient to insure
continuity of service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, by franchise, ordinance, or resolu-
tion, established acceptable standards of performance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to accomplish the
foregoing and enable the City to determine proper rates for said ser-
vices that certain information is necessary as to each such privately -
furnished public service operation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa, California, as follows:
1. That a rate -making policy and a reporting and record -making
format, as set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B", which are
attached hereto and by this specific reference made a part
Lhereof, are hereby adopted for privately -furnished public
services in the City of Costa Mesa.
2. That this rate -making policy of the City Council for those
privately -furnished public services shall:
(a) Provide the public with needed public service at a
reasonable rate;
(b) Provide the efficient operator of privately -furnished
public services with the opportunity to realize a com-
petitive return on invested capital and a reasonable
margin of profits;
(c) Assure the application of uniform rates and service to
all classes of consumers; and
(d) Be used in support of the financial reporting and record-
keeping documents attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 1976.
Mayor of t City f Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Co a Mesa
the City of Co a Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 76-62 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 17th
day of May, 1976. wi
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 18th day of May, 1976.
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk,,?T the
City Council of the City of Ca a Mesa
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CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
AMBULANCE COMPANY
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING
CITY REQUIREMENT
1. It is expected that the company shall keep its books and
financial records in conformance with generally -accepted
accounting principles.
DATA TO BE SUBMITTED BY COMPANY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
1. Balance Sheet - Within ninety (90) days following the end
of the company's operating year, a balance sheet is to be
submitted as prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
2. Income and Expense Statement - Within ninety (90) days
following the end of the company's operating year, an
Income and Expense Statement is to be submitted as
prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
DATA TO BE SUBMITTED BY COMPANY FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATION
1. Items 1 and 2 above.
2. An Income and Expense Statement for the three-month
period immediately preceding the rate adjustment request
as prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
3. A copy of Schedule "C" of the most recent tax return.
4. A breakdown by year, commencing with 1972, of non -
collectibles with an estimate of percentage that may be
collectible.
EXAMPLE
YEAR TOTAL DOLLARS TOTAL DOLLARS PERCENTAGE
ACCOUNTS NOT COLLECTED OF COLUMN
RECEIVABLE 3 THAT MAY
COLLECT
5. Percentage of total revenues receivable, commencing with
1972, from within the City of Costa Mesa.
6. A listing of all ambulance companies operating within Orange
County noting specifically the following charges:
Response Night Call
Mileage Emergency
Oxygen Special Handling
Resuscitator Wait Time
7. Existing rates both within the City of Costa Mesa and other
operating areas.
8. A list of all employee positions by titles. (The City retains
the prerogative to review pay schedules on each or all
employees.)
9. The company may submit other data it deems pertinent and/or
other information.
EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. 76-62
CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA
TAXICAB COMPANY
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND RECORD KEEPING
CITY REQUIREMENT
1. It is expected that the company shall keep its books and
financial records in conformance with generally -accepted
accounting principles.
DATA TO BE SUBMITTED BY COMPANY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
1. Balance Sheet - Within ninety (90) days following the end
of the company's operating year, a balance sheet is to be
submitted as prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
2. Income and Expense Statement - Within ninety (90) days
following the end of the company's operating year, an
Income and Expense Statement is to be submitted as
prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
DATA TO BE SUBMITTED BY COMPANY FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERATION
1. Items 1 and 2 above.
2. An Income and Expense Statement for the three-month
period immediately preceding the rate adjustment request
as prepared by a Certified Public Accountant.
3. A copy of Schedule "C" of the most recent tax return.
4. Existing average ridership per day with average income
per rider.
5. Projected average ridership per day with average income
rider based on requested rates.
6. A listing of all taxicab companies operating within
Orange County, noting rates specifically for the follow-
ing information:
FLAG DROP plus First Miles
MILEAGE
STANDBY
OUT-OF-TOWN
7. Existing and projected revenue to drivers per day.
Percent commission.
8. A listing of all employee positions by titles. (The City
retains the prerogative to review pay schedules on each
or all employees.)
9. A statement of taxicab meter limitations. (Increments
meters are able to be adjusted to charge.)
10. The company may submit any other data it deems pertinent
and/or other information.
EXHIBIT "B"
Resolution No. 76-62