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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

10/27/2020

BACKGROUND

On July 11, 2017, City Council approved Resolution 17-R-48 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District (SCUCISD) for EMS services. Included in the agreement was Exhibit A (Fee Schedule). The agreement allowed for annual reviews of the fee schedule. In the 2020 annual review, it was determined that two items needed to be increased due to an increase in City costs. SCUCISD has approved the adjusted fee schedule.

GOAL

To authorize an amendment to an interlocal agreement with SCUCISD for EMS services.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

EMS provides services and supplies such as CPR/First Aid Classes in support of District operations for campus nurses, transportation and maintenance departments, special education teachers and coaches. We have several of their instructors under our ASHI (American Safety & Health Institute) Training Center and AHA (American Heart Association) Training Site. We provide standby services (approximately 35 games) at junior high, junior varsity and varsity games, have a medication takeback (disposal program), Health Fairs/Careers on Wheels events, EMS week school visits (all elementary schools), demonstrations for Law Enforcement and Health Science Tech classes, and supply ASHI and AHA items such as cards, books, class materials, and other value added services to the District. We also provide AEDs, pads and batteries and are able to download events in the instances the AEDs are used.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution authorizing an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District.

FISCAL IMPACT

The overall impact to the EMS Department is expected to be approximately $20,000 in revenue, which will offset labor costs, fuel, and ambulance supplies/maintenance costs.

All other costs (AEDs, pads, batteries, CPR cards, etc.) associated with the ILA will be reimbursed by SCUCISD.

RECOMMENDATION

The City recommends Council approval of Resolution 20-R-127 to authorize an amendment to an interlocal agreement with SCUCISD for EMS services.

Attachments
Resolution 20-R-127
Resolution 17-R-48
Amendment 1