DATE: July 9, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Retroactive Agreements for Dispatch Services for the City of Hanford at the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the City of Hanford, for dispatch services for the Hanford Fire Department through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($792,258); and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with K.W.P.H. Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for Hanford Fire Department dispatch services through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 ($767,427).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions will continue the provision of dispatch services for the City of Hanford Fire Department. This includes a separate agreement with American Ambulance for the actual provision of dispatch services and to pass-through funds received from the City of Hanford for reimbursement of personnel and dispatch costs provided by American Ambulance. The County retains a portion to offset County costs, with no increase in Net County cost. This item pertains to locations outside County jurisdiction but within the Central California Emergency Medical Services Agency area of response.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, The City of Hanford will need to find another dispatch center for their fire department.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024 due to a change in key administrative staff at the Hanford Fire Department during the contract renewa...
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