HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 47-90 RESOLUTION NO. 47-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
GIVING NOTICE OF ITS INTENTION TO CANCEL THE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHEREAS, the City adopted an agreement on November 10, 1980,
with the County of San Luis Obispo transferring the City' s Emer-
gency Medical Services authority for ambulance service to the
County for five years; and
WHEREAS, the existing EMS Contract is automatically renewed
for additional five-year periods unless the County is notified of
the intent to cancel one year in advance; and
WHEREAS, the existing EMS contract does not provide the City
input into County ambulance ordinance changes or changes to the
Emergency Medical Response Manual (EMRM) ; nor does the contract
allow the City input on ambulance transport charges; and
WHEREAS, the changes to the EMS contract have a direct
affect on the ambulance service level to the City without its
involvement; and
WHEREAS, the City Managers and City Fire Chiefs of San Luis
Obispo County have reviewed all city/County EMS contracts regard-
ing ambulance service levels and found the existing contracts to
be lacking in provisions for local input; and
WHEREAS, it is important to maintain local control and have
input into how ambulance services are delivered to a city and at
what level and cost; and
WHEREAS, population, service demands and County-wide changes
have had dramatic effect since the contract was originally
signed; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to review and update emergency
medical services with the involvement of all effected jurisdic-
tions .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
Atascadero notifies the County of San Luis Obispo that the City
intends to cancel its current City/County EMS contract, effective
the earliest possible date, and directs City staff to evaluate
the emergency medical service levels and negotiate a new EMS
contract as necessary, working with all of the other effected
parties in the County.
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RESOLUTION NO. 47 -90 (cont'd)
On motion by Councilmember Lilley seconded by Coun-
cilmember shiers , the foregoing resolution is hereby
adopted on the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Borgeson, Shiers, Lilley and Mayor Dexter
NOES: None
ABSENT• Councilperson Mackey
ADOPTED: 4/24/90
ATTEST:
LEE DAYKA, City /—erk L IN W. DEXTER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
IA/
AR O TAN N, ity Attorney RAY WrNDSOR, City Manager
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