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RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br />1. Grant on first reading a franchise for five year terms to South Orange Rescue Squad, <br />Inc. for: <br />a. Emergency Medical Services <br />b. Rescue Services <br />2. Direct staff to discuss and enter into an Operations Agreement with South Orange <br />Rescue Squad within 90 days that identifies the subcategories under which SORS will <br />be permitted to operate based on the needs of the County and the capacity and <br />capabilities of SORS and to provide for the daily operational functions of SORS as it <br />works within the Orange County Emergency Services System. <br />3. Authorize the Emergency Services Director to negotiate the Agreement with SORS and <br />the County Manager to sign the Agreement subject to review by the County Attorney or <br />other legal staff. Franchise Ordinance approval is conditional upon successful <br />completion of the operational agreement within 90 days of acceptance of the Franchise <br />Ordinance by the SORS. <br />