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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 26, 2003 Action Agenda Item No. ~ - j SUBJECT: EMS Events and Facilities Contract with Oran a EMS & Rescue S uad, Inc. DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Contract INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Waters, ext 3030 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider revising and renewing the existing contract with Orange EMS & Rescue Squad, Inc. to provide for special event coverage, leasing of space in Squad buildings, and the sharing of County and Squad resources in the delivery of emergency medical services for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. BACKGROUND: The BOCC has approved the transition of the emergency transportation function from Orange EMS & Rescue Squad personnel to County personnel effective June 30, 2003. This service delivery change has created the need for significant revision of the existing contract between the County and the Squad. The attached revised contract provides for ongoing collaboration between the two agencies in the provision of EMS service at special events, the leasing of space in Squad facilities for use by the County, and the provision of services and equipment by the County for the Squad. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be some staff time involved in the administration of the system. The terms of the contract call for the County to pay the Squad the amount of $4,588 per month for rent and utilities for station space for the twelve months of the agreement. This amount is included in the Emergency Management departmental budget for FY 2003-04. As discussed by the Board at the June 16, 2003 budget work session, staff will review the long- term facility and operational issues when considering any contract renewal for FY 04-05 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract with Orange EMS and Rescue Squad through June 30, 2004, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign it.