Resolution No. 20-R-97 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into Interlocal agreements for allocation of Emergency Medical Services and for mutual aid agreements. (C. Kelm/J. Mabbitt)
BACKGROUND
Schertz Emergency Medical Services provides regional emergency medical services in a 220 square mile service area that includes the municipalities of Schertz, Cibolo, Live Oak, Marion, Santa Clara, Selma, Universal City, western Guadalupe County, Comal County ESD #6 and a small area of unincorporated Bexar County
On July 28, 2020, Council approved Resolution 20-R-77 authorizing the City Manager enter into an agreement with Guadalupe County for ambulance services. As part of the agreement, we intend to cover the unincorporated portion of the County along with the City of Seguin, City of Luling, San Marcos/Hays County EMS and Wilson County ESD#3.
The agreement is for a total of nine years (3 year initial term with two 3 year renewal terms)
GOAL
To secure interlocal agreements for allocation of the Guadalupe County Emergency Medical Services contract with the City of Seguin, the City of Luling, San Marcos/Hays County EMS and Wilson County Emergency Services District #3.
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 interlocal agreements for allocation of Emergency Medical Services and for mutual aid agreements.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total contract award is $927,934.89. Our portion of the contract will be $309,445.88 which represents a 5% increase from the previous agreement. The EMS department also estimates additional revenue from ambulance billing of ~$115,000 annually. Total for the contract and the estimated revenue for the City of Schertz, from ambulance billing will be ~$424,445.88 annually.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 20-R-97 authorizing the City Manager to enter into interlocal agreements for allocation of Emergency Medical Services and for mutual aid agreements.