| ITEM #: 5. DATE: 04/10/2023 AI #:1414 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) BETWEEN BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF GOODYEAR FOR BACKUP AMBULANCE SERVICES |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
Ambulance service to the citizens of Goodyear is currently provided by the Goodyear Fire Department, Maricopa Ambulance and Mutual-Aid partners. This agreement will ensure uninterrupted ambulance transport services during times of peak overload, simultaneous emergencies, and during major emergency incidents.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Buckeye Valley Fire District and the City of Goodyear providing backup ambulance transport services to Goodyear residents. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
Each agency shall be responsible for the costs associated with providing ambulance transport services. There will be no financial impact to the Fire Department budget by entering into this agreement. Rates and costs associated with ambulance transport services are in compliance with applicable laws and will be billed accordingly.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
In 2003 City Council adopted Resolution 03-899 to execute an IGA with Buckeye Valley Fire District for back-up ambulance services.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Buckeye Valley Fire District and the City of Goodyear have been partners since March of 1998. This agreement updates our previous back-up ambulance transport services agreement. Each agency will provide interim ambulance transport services during times of peak overload, simultaneous emergencies, and major emergency incidents, in accordance with Arizona Department of Emergency Medical Service Emergency Certificate of Necessity A.R.S 36-2234.