DATE: July 9, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Pomaville, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Dispatch Services for Laton Fire Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with Laton Community Service District, for dispatching services for the Laton Fire Department through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $14,305.
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with KWPH Enterprises, d.b.a. American Ambulance, for Laton Fire Department dispatching services through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Communications Center, effective July 1, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $12,302.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will provide continued dispatch services for the Laton Fire Department through the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Communications Center (Center). Under the proposed agreements, the fire department will continue to contract with the County for dispatch services. Additionally, the County will continue to contract with American Ambulance for the actual dispatching responsibilities for the fire department. The proposed agreement with American Ambulance allows the County to pass-through funds received from the Laton Community Service District (District), for reimbursement of personnel and dispatch costs provided by American Ambulance, retaining a portion to offset County costs, with no increase in Net County Cost. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the Laton Fire Department wo...
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