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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Paramedic Service Provider Agreement No. A-13461, between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Regional Fire District to extend the term of the agreement for two years, for an aggregate term of March 28, 2012 through June 30, 2028 for the provision of paramedic services in the County of Monterey; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Paramedic Service Provider Agreement No. A-13461, between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Regional Fire District to extend the term of the agreement for two years, for an aggregate term of March 28, 2012 through June 30, 2028 for the provision of paramedic services in the County of Monterey; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Health Services seeks authorization to execute a retroactive Renewal and Amendment No. 9 to the Paramedic Service Provider Agreement with Monterey County Regional Fire District to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2028 for the provision of paramedic services in the County of Monterey.
DISCUSSION:
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency is designated under California law by the County of Monterey as the local Emergency Medical Services Agency responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the local EMS system throughout the County of Monterey. Under California law, no person or organization may provide “advanced life support,” also known as “paramedic services,” unless that person o...
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