Title
Authorize the Mayor and the Fire Chief to finalize and execute an Emergency Medical Services Provider License Declaration Form and all other applications and documents necessary or requested to renew the emergency medical services provider license for the City of Mesquite Fire Department and authorize the Fire Chief to take all actions as Administrator of Record in connection with such license.
Body
The Mesquite Fire Department operates the emergency 911 ambulance response and transport services within the City of Mesquite. An emergency medical services (EMS) provider license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services is a requirement by the State of Texas to provide these services. Emergency medical services provider licenses are good for a two-year period. The current Mesquite Fire Department EMS provider license expires on November 30, 2019, and a renewal application packet must be completed and submitted prior to that date.
Financial Implications
The EMS provider license fee is $500 plus $180 per transport unit (8) for a total fee of $1,940. Funding is provided in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Fire Department Budget.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval.
Attachment(s)
Emergency Medical Services Provider License
Drafter
Mark Kerby
Head of Department
Mark Kerby