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3 <br /> Emergency Services <br /> • Basic Life Support Transport <br /> The terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement have been negotiated and are consistent with <br /> the terms of An Ordinance Regulating Emergency Medical, First Responder and Rescue <br /> Service and Granting of Franchise and Contracts to the Operators In the County of Orange and <br /> its' amendments. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Priority Care is a private provider of ambulance services and maintains <br /> an independent budget. There is no financial impact to the County. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve: <br /> 1. Approve the grant of a franchise for a five year term to Priority Care Ambulance, Inc. for <br /> Basic Life Support Convalescent Transport Services and Emergency Services as <br /> provided below: <br /> a. Convalescent Transport Services <br /> • Basic Life Support Transport Services <br /> b. Emergency Services <br /> • Basic Life Support Transport Services <br /> 2. Approve the Franchise Agreement under which Priority Care Ambulance, Inc will <br /> operate during the five year period of franchise. As a condition of granting the <br /> Franchise within the 90 days of the granting of the Franchise, Priority Care will enter <br /> into an Operations Agreement with Orange County that provides for the daily <br /> operational functions within the Orange County Emergency Services System. <br /> 3. Bring back the Franchise Agreement for second reading approval at the Board's <br /> December 15, 2020 regular meeting; and <br /> 4. If approved on second reading, authorize the Chair to sign the Franchise Agreement <br /> after review by the County Attorney's Office. <br />