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Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-129 authorizing the agreement for medical direction for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A. d/b/a BEST EMS in the amount of fifty-three thousand dollars ($52,932); and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
In FY 2022-2023, the Fire Department budgeted $53,000 for medical direction service. An EMS Physician Medical Director is required by the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Fire Department to provide Emergency Medical Services.
BEST EMS has been contracted with the Fire Department since 2019. The final renewal term of the contract ends in December 2022; however, for continuation of services the Fire Department recommends renewing services with BEST EMS.
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
All expenditures were previously communicated in the approved FY 22-23 Budget (1015542-630052). There are no new expenditures.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A. d/b/a BEST EMS be approved for the Fire Department medical direction service.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2022-129.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2022-129, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2022-129
2. BEST EMS Contract