REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of an Agreement with the City of Fountain Valley for an Emergency Medical Services Manager
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Statement of Issue:
The attached agreement (Attachment 1) allows the City of Huntington Beach to contract with the City of Fountain Valley for the services of an Emergency Medical Services Manager. For ten (10) hours per week, the position will perform duties essential to the maintenance of the City's emergency medical services system.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $35,669 are budgeted in the FY 2018/19 Fire Department budget in the Fire Med Program business unit (10065402.52000).
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Agreement for Consultant Services" with the City of Fountain Valley.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the agreement and instruct staff on how to proceed.
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach maintains a close working relationship with the City of Fountain Valley for fire and emergency medical service responses. Both cities also participate as members of the Central Net Operations Joint Powers Authority for training in these and other related areas. This cooperative relationship has resulted in many benefits for both agencies, including more effective emergency responses, sharing of resources, cost savings, and a familiarization with the emergency response needs of both communities.
At this time, the City of Fountain Valley has offered to enter into an agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for the services of an Emergency Medical Services Manager. Some of the critical duties the position would perform include:
1. Developing continuous quality improvement training for emergency medical service delivery
2. Providing emergency medical service tra...
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