Agenda No. 8.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | August 24, 2021 |
| Department: | Emergency Medical Services |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 21-R-89 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an additional six (6) employees to the EMS Department. (C. Kelm/J. Mabbitt) |
BACKGROUND
On July 27, 2021 Council approved a Task Order with AACOG to provide Emergency Medical Servicies on JBSA-Randolph. The requirements for the Task Order are to provide a 24 hour ambulance on JBSA-Randolph. The task order begins on September 27, 2021. Adding a 24 hour ambulance requires the addition of six (6) personnel. If approved, these employees will start on September 11, 2021.
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 No. 21-R-89 authorizing an additional six (6) employees to the EMS Department
FISCAL IMPACT
Adding six (6) personnel is estimated to cost $450,171 which includes regular, OT, LTD, Longevity, FICA, TMRS, Health and Workers Compensation.
These expenses were factored into the cost of providing services to JBSA-Randolph and will be reimbursed from the approved Task Order.
These expenses were factored into the cost of providing services to JBSA-Randolph and will be reimbursed from the approved Task Order.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 21-R-89