MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-8301 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT TRANSPORT SERVICES
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT the Agreement for Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport Services between the City of San Marcos, the San Marcos Fire Protection District (collectively, "City/District") and the San Marcos Fire Department.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Quality of Life
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Relevant Department Goal
Customer Service
Introduction
The City of San Marcos ("City") and surrounding unincorporated County of San Diego ("County") area encompass the San Marcos Fire Protection District ("District") service area, which spans 33 square miles and serves approximately 95,000 residents ("Service Area"). The District is an "exclusive operating area" ("EOA") pursuant to California Health and Safety ("H&S") Code section 1797.224.
H&S Code section 1797.201 ("201 Rights") governs the local provision of Emergency Medical Services ("EMS") Act, specifies contracting requirements, and states that counties set the parameters for EMS operations. In accordance with these "201 Rights," the County requires the City and the District to go through a public procurement process for advanced life support ("ALS") transport services and contract with the selected provider.
On August 25, 2009, the City/District approved an agreement with the San Marcos Fire Department ("SMFD") for the provision of ALS transport services within the Service Area ("Initial Agreement"), attached hereto as Exhibit "A". The Initial Agreement was for a term of four years, with the option to renew, at the City's discretion, for two, three-year extension terms. The first extension was approved on September 10, 2013, and expired on September 14, 2016 ("First Extension Term"). Since that date, the SMFD has continued to provide ALS transport services within the ...
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