HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2005 - 200RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - 200
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT
FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES TO BE ESTABLISHED, OPERATED
AND MAINTAINED BY THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, on February 6, 1981, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
designated the Department of Health Services as their local Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) Agency; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of San Diego County Policy K-1797.200 and 1797.201,
the Office of Emergency Medial Services was given the primary responsibility for the overall
administration of emergency medical systems in the County, including the designation of
paramedic services; and
WHEREAS, National City has contracted with the San Diego County for
paramedic services since October 1983; to provide advance life support to the citizens of
National City; and
WHEREAS, to provide a higher level of emergency medical care to the citizens,
visitors and personnel of the City, the Fire Department desires to establish, maintain and
operate a paramedic program in National City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Division 2.5, Chapter 4,
Section 1797.201, it is required to enter into a contract with the County of San Diego,
Department of Health Services Office of Emergency Medial Services for advanced life support
services to be established, operated and maintained by the National City Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the City
and the County of San Diego Department of Health Services, Emergency Medical Services for
advanced first responder services to be established, operated and maintained by the National
City Fire Department. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of September
ATTEST:
Mic ael R. Dalla, ty Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney