Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR DELINQUENT DEBT COLLECTION IN CONNECTION WITH EMS BILLING AND TO DELEGATE DISCRETION.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Attorney General’s Office provides a program that assists municipalities in collecting certain delinquent debts owed to a political subdivision. The City of Hudson desires to use the aforementioned service to assist in recovering delinquent debts related to Hudson EMS billing.
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Legislative History
No legislative history.
Purpose & Explanation
From time to time, the City of Hudson experiences difficulties in recovering on its billings for Emergency Medical Services. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 131.02, the Attorney General is authorized to collect certain delinquent debts owed to a political subdivision, including, unpaid EMS bills.
Procedurally, the City of Hudson will still use its third-party collection vendor, Life Force Management, to conduct initial collection efforts (first, second, and third notice billing). If the initial collection efforts fail to collect the debt, then the City of Hudson will send the delinquent account to the AG’s Office for collection.
Timing Considerations
The term of the agreement is indefinite. However, the agreement may be terminated by either party, for any reason, with forty-five (45) days notice to the other party.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for assistance in collecting delinquent EMS billings.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief