HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Medical Control ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER _
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL CONTROL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a professional services contract for
medical control services from BEST EMS.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44530-210-1 (EMS
Professional Fees) in the amount of $23,760.00.
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This is a renewal of a contract with BEST EMS for medical control services for the fire
department. BEST EMS has a close affiliation with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
at Grapevine which allows on -duty Baylor Scott & White Emergency Department
physicians to provide 24 hours a day medical guidance to Grapevine Fire Department
paramedics by phone and in person.
The fire department has utilized BEST EMS for the past year and has developed a great
working relationship with Dr. Justin Northeim the principle contact with BEST EMS who is
an emergency department physician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Grapevine.
BEST EMS currently provides medical control services to seven local fire departments
including Carrollton, Euless, McKinney, Double Oak, Argyle, Trophy Club, and Collin
County EMS. This contract includes four optional, one-year renewals.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(4), professional services.
Staff recommends approval.
SG/BS
RESOLUTION NO. /yJED®cAc-
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO APPROVE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL
CONTROL SERVICES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(4) to contract for medical control
services as a professional service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for medical control services
for the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the annual
professional services contract, with four optional one-year renewals, for medical control
services from BEST EMS for the Fire Department for an amount not to exceed
$23,760.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the contract for medical control services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of January, 2016.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO.