HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2021-07-947 Addendum to Service Agreement for Ambulance Billing Services with Emergicon, LLCCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
AN ADDENDUM TO THE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIALIZED
PROFESSIONAL AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICES BETWEEN EMERGICON, LLC
AND CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS FOR BILLING PURPOSES RELATED TO FIRE COST
RECOVERY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas (the "City") approved Resolution No. 2021-02-863 on
February 91h, 2021 approving and authorizing a service agreement with Emergicon, LLC for the
purpose of medical transport billing; and
WHEREAS, Emergicon is engaged in the business of providing fire cost recovery services as
detailed below through a contractor relationship with EMERGIFIRE, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Emergicon is engaged in the business of providing third -party billing and accounts
receivable management specialized professional services related to motor vehicle accidents and
other emergency responses for emergency service organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to utilize Emergicon for billing and claims management services
for its organization; and
WHEREAS, Emergicon is willing to provide such specialized professional services upon the
terms and conditions provided in this Addendum; and
RESOLUTION NO. q4'1
Emergicon Fire Cost Recovery Services
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute on its behalf, subject to legal
review and approval by the City Attorney, a service agreement addendum with EMERGICON,
LLC for the purpose of fire cost recovery services.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 271' day of
July 2021.
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RESOLUTION NO.
Emergicon Fire Cost Recovery Services
ADDENDUM C — FIRE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE BILLING
This document is an addendum to the Agreement for Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing
Services between Emergicon, LLC ("Emergicon") and CITY OF ANNA, TX.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Emergicon is engaged in the business of providing fire cost recovery services as
detailed below through a contractor relationship with EMERGIFIRE, LLC;
WHEREAS, Emergicon is engaged in the business of providing third -party billing and accounts
receivable management specialized professional services related to motor vehicle accidents and other
emergency responses for emergency service organizations;
WHEREAS, CITY OF ANNA, TX desires to utilize Emergicon for billing and claims
management services for its organization; and
WHEREAS, Emergicon is willing to provide such specialized professional services upon the
terms and conditions provided in this Addendum;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises an obligations set forth herein, the
parties agree as follows:
Specialized Professional Services. Emergicon agrees to perform the following duties (collectively
referred to as the "Services") on behalf of CITY OF ANNA, TX as a normal course of business:
a. Promptly prepare and submit claims to the responsible party deemed complete and eligible for
submission by Emergicon in conformance with this Agreement.
b. Provide instructions for the submission of Required Documentation to Emergicon.
c. Promptly post payments made on CITY OF ANNA, TX's behalf.
d. Provide monthly reports to CITY OF ANNA, TX, which include, at a minimum, cash received
and balance summary.
e. Will not begin litigation against a person, entity, or insurance carrier without prior written
approval by the CITY OF ANNA, TX.
Specifically Excluded Duties of Emergicon. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to
the contrary, Emergicon shall not be responsible to:
a. Initiate or pursue litigation for the collection of past due accounts.
b. Provide legal advice or legal services to CITY OF ANNA, TX or anyone acting on CITY OF
ANNA, TX's behalf.
Term and Termination.
This Addendum runs in concurrence to the Specialized Professional Ambulance Billing Services
Agreement and shall expire upon the termination of the Agreement for Specialized Professional
Ambulance Billing Services.
Compensation.
a, In exchange for the Specialized Professional Services described in this Agreement, CITY OF
ANNA, TX shall pay Emergicon a fee equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of all revenues collected
by Emergicon on behalf of CITY OF ANNA, TX.
b. Emergicon shall remit proceeds net of commission to City of Anna, TX on a periodic basis
established by Emergicon. In addition to the net proceeds, Emergicon will provide City of Anna,
TX with a detailed list of gross collections and the correlative commission for City of Anna, TX's
review.
Beginning on the first of each new calendar year, the then current fee shall be increased by
the Employment Cost Index or, Total Compensation, Not Seasonally Adjusted, Private
Industry for Professional, Scientific and Technical Services published by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor for the twelve months ending the
preceding year.
CITY OF ANNA, TX agrees to reimburse Emergicon for any and all sales tax liabilities that may arise as
a result of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the date written below.
EMERGICON, LLC
By:
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Christopher Turner, NMA
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President & CEO
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CITY OF ANNA, TX
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