(8)(d)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 06/03/2015
- Title:
- Consider approval of a request to accept award of $32,045.15 from the Extraordinary Emergency Fund (EEF) by the Department of State Health Services
- Submitted For:
- David Zacherl
- Submitted By:
- Julie Morreale, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consider and take action on Resolution No; 15-042, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for receipt of an award from the Governor’s Extraordinary Emergency Fund (EEF) in the amount of $32,045.15. (Fire Department)
BACKGROUND
Funding is set aside each fiscal year from the EMS and Trauma Care System Account (911 Funds), the Trauma Facilities and Trauma Care System Fund (enacted by Senate Bill 1131, 78th Legislature) and the Designated Trauma Facility and Emergency Medical Services Account (enacted by House Bill 3588, 78th Legislature) to support the emergent, unexpected needs of EMS providers or DSHS-approved organizations. Proposals are evaluated based on impact to the regional or statewide EMS/trauma system. DSHS EMS field staff participate in the evaluation process.
ANALYSIS
Funding will be utilized for the acquisition of two (2) Lund University Cardiac Arrest System (LUCAS) Chest Compression Devices for placement on Medic Units.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
City General Fund appropriation