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Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-205 authorizing an agreement for medical direction for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A., dba BEST EMS in the amount of $54,711; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Fire Department
BACKGROUND:
In FY 2025-2026, the Fire Department budgeted $54,711 for medical direction service. The Texas Department requires an EMS Physician Medical Director of the State Health Services for the Fire Department to provide Emergency Medical Services.
BEST EMS entered into its initial contract with the Fire Department in 2019, with renewal terms ending November 30, 2025; however, for continuation of services, a new agreement with BEST EMS is being proposed that will have subsequent one-year periods thereafter, subject only to the termination rights in the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Council will discuss approving Resolution No. 2025-205 authorizing an agreement for medical direction from Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A., dba BEST EMS. Staff will be available for any questions the Council may have.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted amount of $54,711approved in the FY 2025-2026 Budget.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-205.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2025-205 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2025-205