Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Contract for Paramedic Services with Thurston County
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the amendment to the Intergovernmental Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Contract for Paramedic Services with Thurston County and authorize the City Manager to sign.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the extension of the Intergovernmental EMS Contract for Paramedic Service with Thurston County via a contract amendment.
Staff Contact:
Mike Buchanan, Assistant Fire Chief 360.791.2963
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia has had a contract with Thurston County (Medic One) to provide paramedic services for over 40 years. The current contract is in force until December 31, 2019. To assist in the County’s new biannual budget process, the County is requesting that the contract be extended by one (1) year until December 31, 2020.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the Amendment to the Intergovernmental EMS Contract for Paramedic Services with Thurston County and authorize the City Manager to sign.
2. Do not approve the resolution.
Financial Impact:
Passage assures that the City of Olympia is able to continue to recover fully the cost of providing paramedic services.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement