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Director of Emergency services Doug Wright advised that the rules were finalized effective December 5, 1994, and that the rules provide for a fee to be charged. His department is asking the Board to approve the resolution and adopt the fee schedule, keeping in mind that his department will charge the minimum number of hours and that the fees wil be reduced after the first year. Commissioner Adams inquired if he is recommending Alternative 2 and asked whether the 60 -day time for delivery of an invoice could be reduced to a 30 -day period. Director Wright responded that the reviews must be forwarded to 4 different state departments and the additional time is required for response from these departments. Commissioner Adams then inquired as to a definition of the term "any dispute regarding fees", to which Director Wright responded that they do not expect a dispute to occur as the fees will be discussed prior to submission of an invoice. If there is a dispute, generally the information will first go to the County Administrator and the County Attorney for review. Commissioner Adams felt that this is another example of a mandated cost to the County by the government. Commissioner Bird asked for a further definition of "significant change" and Director Wright explained that this would be a significant change to the structure or level of service or provision of medical aid. Commissioner Adams then inquired about the report to be filed at the end of the year requiring depositing the funds in a separate fund or account and Director Wright explained that, based upon the information supplied, the department will consider at that time whether the fee schedule needs to be revised. Chairman Tippin commented that Hurricane Andrew taught us a great deal but that we are unable to completely protect everyone. 15 DECEMBER 6, 1994 BOOK 3 F -AGF a �.