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3 <br /> Service and Granting of Franchise and Contracts to the Operators in the County of Orange and <br /> its amendments. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: First Choice is a private provider of ambulance services and maintains an <br /> 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 /> While the purpose of providing a franchise for ambulance service is not necessary to produce <br /> cost savings, the long term benefits of having the franchise is to improve ambulance service to <br /> the entire community and to allow better use of existing resources. <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: <br /> 1. On Second Reading grant a franchise for a five year term to First Choice Medical <br /> Transport, LLC for Basic Life Support Convalescent Transport Services and Emergency <br /> Services. <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 First Choice Medical Transport, LLC will <br /> operate during the five year period of franchise. As a condition of granting the <br /> Franchise, First Choice must enter into an Operations Agreement with Orange County <br /> within 90 days of granting the franchise which provides for the daily operational <br /> functions within the Orange County Emergency Services System; and <br /> 3. If approved on Second Reading, authorize the Chair to sign the Franchise Agreement <br /> after review by the County Attorney's Office. <br />