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3 <br /> Services has concluded that the company is in compliance with Chapter 131 E, Article 7 that <br /> regulates emergency services permits to operate ambulances, standards for equipment, <br /> inspection of equipment and credentialed personnel. <br /> The agreement with ambulance and rescue service provider, SORS, has reached the end of its <br /> term. Staff is recommending that SORS be granted a Franchise to operate within the confines <br /> of the attached Franchise Ordinance. The terms of this Franchise Ordinance provides for a five- <br /> year franchise for the following: <br /> Emergency Services <br /> • Basic Life Support Transport Services <br /> • EMT Non-transport <br /> Rescue Services <br /> • Confined Space <br /> • High/Low Angle <br /> • Swift Water <br /> • Wilderness Search & Rescue <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: SORS is a non-profit corporation provider of ambulance services and <br /> maintains 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 /> 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 the renewal of a franchise for a five year term to South <br /> Orange Rescue Squad, Inc. for Emergency Services and Rescue Services. <br /> a. Emergency Services <br /> • Basic Life Support Transport Services <br /> • EMT Non-Transport <br /> b. Rescue Services <br /> • Confined Space <br />