Agenda No. 2.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | November 12, 2024 |
| Department: | Emergency Medical Services |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-144 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement for allocation of emergency medical services and for a mutual aid agreement with Caldwell County ESD#5. (S. Williams/J. Mabbitt) |
BACKGROUND
On July 28, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20-R-77 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Guadalupe County for ambulance services to cover the unincorporated areas of Guadalaupe County. As part of the agreement, we implemented a plan to cover the County along with the City of Seguin, City of Luling, San Marcos/Hays County EMS and Wilson County ESD #3. Agreements with these agencies were approved on September 22, 2020 with Resolution 20-R-97.
In 2024, the City of Luling and the City of Lockhart were combined and created Caldwell County ESD#5 into one EMS agency. Caldwell County ESD#5 has a desire to continue this original agreement under the Caldwell County ESD #5 name.
In 2024, the City of Luling and the City of Lockhart were combined and created Caldwell County ESD#5 into one EMS agency. Caldwell County ESD#5 has a desire to continue this original agreement under the Caldwell County ESD #5 name.
GOAL
To secure an interlocal agreement for allocation of the Guadalupe County Emergency Medical Services contract with Caldwell County ESD #5.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
To continue to provide ambulance services to the unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement for allocation of emergency medical services and for a mutual aid agreement with Caldwell County ESD #5.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount for the Guadalupe County EMS agreement is $1,122,801.22. Caldwell County ESD #5 will receive $45,744.38 for FY25.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 24-R-144