HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-157 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-157
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE
RESTATED AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
AGREEMENT FOR BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
AMBULANCE SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with American Medical Response
(AMR) for Basic and Advanced Life support ambulance service on November 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Council approved three extensions of the agreement in order to explore the
possibility of renewing the agreement for an additional three years; and
WHEREAS, staff has successfully negotiated a three year extension of the agreement
with AMR; and
WHEREAS, AMR has maintained service and performance levels and provided the City
with excellent service without disruption on a regular basis since inception of the original
contract; and
WHEREAS, the service provider is familiar with Chula Vista procedures, hospitals,
demographics and protocols; and
WHEREAS, participation in the current Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) system
provides for Advanced Life Support (ALS) service to Chula Vista residents at the most cost
effective rate; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista's rates are the County's lowest of any non-subsidized provider;
and
WHEREAS, base rate charges for the period July 1, 2002 until June 30, 2003 are
guaranteed as follows:
CHARGE BONITA CHULA VISTA IMPERIAL BEACH
ALS Base Rate $465.00 $465.00 $500.00
BLS Base Rate $406.00 $406.00 $406.00
Mileage Rate/mile or $ 16.50 $ 16.50 $ 16.50
portion
Oxygen Charge $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 65.00
Night Charge $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 65.00
Treatment Only $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
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WHEREAS, this agreement will commence on June 1, 2002 and terminate at midnight
July 30, 2005 unless extended as provided in this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the agreement may be extended for two additional periods of three years
each at the City's option, in its sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, AMR will maintain at all times a policy of insurance by an insurance carrier
acceptable to the City; and
WHEREAS, AMR will indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the participating
agencies and their officers, agents, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses
and expenses, including attorney's fees and other costs of defense, arising out of or resulting
from the performance by AMR of services specified in this agreement or caused by third party
by intention or negligent act or omission of AMR and any subcontractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve the amendment to the restated American Medical Response Agreement for
Basic and Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Fire Chief Ciiy Attorney --
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of May, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerl~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-157 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of May, 2002.
Executed this 14th day of May, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk