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Agenda No. 4.
 
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
 
City Council Meeting: July 27, 2021
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Subject: Resolution No. 21-R-77 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a task order agreement with AACOG for Emergency Medical Services on Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph. (C. Kelm/J. Mabbitt) 

BACKGROUND

On June 9th, 2020, the City of Schertz and AACOG entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the provisions of goods and services to Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA).  These services can be awarded through a Task Order between AACOG and JBSA.  

Schertz Emergency Medical Services provides regional emergency medical services in a 220 square mile service area that includes the municipalities of Schertz, Cibolo, Live Oak, Marion, Santa Clara, Selma, Universal City, western Guadalupe County, Comal County ESD #6 and a small area of unincorporated Bexar County.  

The task order will require placement of a full-time ambulance and on base which can be used for other calls in our service area.  This will add a 5th full-time ambulance to our service area.  

GOAL

To provide Emergency Medical Services to JBSA-Randolph. 

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Proving quality ambulance services to JBSA-Randolph - additionally, adding a 24-hour ambulance will be a benefit to all the cities and areas we serve to reduce overall response times.  

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 21-R-77 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a task order agreement with AACOG for Emergency Medical Services on Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph.

FISCAL IMPACT

The agreement with a term of 5 years includes the fee schedule. The revenue will cover the cost of 6 personnel (with benefits), an ambulance, fuel, all associated equipment and will increase by 3% annually to account for inflation.  

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21-R-77.

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