To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: August 27, 2019
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Tammy Moss Chandler |
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463-7774 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Long Valley Fire Protection District in the Amount of $66,000 for Advanced Life Support Services to Enhance Existing Ground Ambulance Services for the Term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Long Valley Fire Protection District in the amount of $66,000 for Advanced Life Support Services to enhance existing ground ambulance services for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
June 3, 2014, Board Workshop;
May 5, 2015, Item 4(h), Approval of 15-16 MOU;
April 19, 2016, Item 5(c), Presentation and Approval of Funding;
December 20, 2016, Item 4(k), Approval of 16-17 MOU;
December 19, 2017, Board Workshop, Item 4(s), Approval of 17-18 MOU;
June 6, 2018, Board Budget Presentation;
October 16, 2018, Item 4(i), Approval of 18-19 MOU;
June 5, 2019, Item 5(a), Board Budget Presentation.
Summary of Request:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests Board approval of the Agreement with Long Valley Fire Protection District to allow for a continuation of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Enhancement Pilot Project in Laytonville and surrounding areas. Initially expected to be a one-year project, approval for this fund dates back to Fiscal Year 2014-15, when the Board of Supervisors approved Memorandums of Understanding with service providers in vulnerable and underserved communities in Mendocino County to sustain and enhance ALS and emergency medical services. It has been expected that these services will continue until completion of the Request for Proposal to establish an Exclusive Operating Area for local ambulance providers.
The proposed Agreement with Long Valley Fire Protection District outlines expectations for Fiscal Year 2019-20, including the following:
1) Monthly reports exhibiting ALS staffing supported with project funds
2) Quarterly reports, including financial, describing specific ALS enhancements that have been achieved within the system
3) Lists of training opportunities, educational opportunities, or specific equipment/supply enhancements made possible through the Agreement
4) A one-time detailed report upon conclusion of the Agreement describing challenges, opportunities and successes
As outlined in California Health and Safety Code (Division 2.5, Chapter 4, Article 1, Sections 1797.200 - 1797.229), each county must designate a Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) for administration of emergency medical services. Oversight by the LEMSA includes responsibility for implementation of ALS systems and monitoring of training programs. Pursuant to these guidelines, Mendocino County’s LEMSA has consulted with HHSA to develop the ALS Enhancement Pilot Project and cosigned the proposed Agreement.
The complexity of issues surrounding EMS delivery, changes in County staffing, and the annual appropriation of this discretionary County General Fund delayed the contracting process and necessitated a retroactive start date.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Supervisorial District: District 3
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=HSC&division=2.5.&title=&part=&chapter=4.&article=1.
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: General Fund |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $66,000 |
if no, please describe: |
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annual recurring cost: $66,000 |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification:
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: August 29, 2019 |
Executed Item Number: Agreement Number: 19-216 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 3 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? Yes |
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