Agenda - 12-13-2016 - 6-e - Second Reading - Emergency Services Franchise by Ordinance - First Choice

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3 • BLS Transport Services The terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement have been negotiated and are consistent with the terms of An Ordinance Regulating Emergency Medical, First Responder and Rescue Service and Granting of Franchise and Contracts to the Operators In the County of Orange and its' amendments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: First Choice is a private provider of ambulance services and maintains an independent budget. There is no financial impact to the County. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. While the purpose of providing a franchise for ambulance service is not necessary to produce cost savings, the long term benefits of having the franchise is to improve ambulance service to the entire community and to allow better use of existing resources. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1. On Second reading grant a franchise for a five year term to First Choice Medical Transport, LLC for Basic Life Support Convalescent Transport Services and Emergency Services. a. Convalescent Transport Services • Basic Life Support Transport Services b. Emergency Services • Basic Life Support Transport Services 2. Approve the Franchise Agreement under which First Choice Medical Transport, LLC will operate during the five year period of franchise. As a condition of granting the Franchise, First Choice must enter into an Operations Agreement with Orange County within 90 days of granting the franchise which provides for the daily operational functions within the Orange County Emergency Services System; 3. Authorize the County Manager to sign the Franchise Agreement after review by the County Attorney's Office.