To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Health
Meeting Date: October 26, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
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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 Anderson Valley Community Services District in the Amount of $66,000 to Sustain and Support Existing Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services, Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District in the amount of $66,000 to sustain and support existing Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; authorize the Emergency Medical Services County Liaison 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 4 and 5, 2019, Item 5(a), Board Budget Presentation;
November 19, 2019, Item 4(i), Approval of 19-20 MOU;
June 9 and June 10, 2020, Item 5 (a,b), Board Budget Presentation;
December 8, 2020, Item 4(i), Approval of 20-21 Agreement No. 20-167.
Summary of Request:
The Public Health (PH) Department requests Board approval of the Agreement with Anderson Valley Community Services District to allow for a continuation of the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Enhancement Pilot Project in Boonville 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 Anderson Valley Community Services District outlines expectations for Fiscal Year 2021-22, including provisions of the following:
1) A detailed agreement describing the partnership with an ALS Provider.
2) Monthly reports exhibiting ALS staffing supported with projects funds.
3) Quarterly reports, including financial, describing specific ALS enhancements that have been achieved within the system.
4) Lists of training opportunities, educational opportunities, or specific equipment/supply enhancements made possible through the Agreement.
5) 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 Public Health to develop the ALS Enhancement Pilot Project and cosigned the proposed Agreement.
The complexity of issues surrounding EMS delivery, changes in County staffing, challenges related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the annual appropriation of this discretionary County General Funding delayed the contracting process and necessitated a retroactive start date.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
How does this Item Support the General Plan? This contract will support two items within the General Plan: 1) Goal DE-30 (Emergency Medical Services) To ensure that all citizens and visitors to the county have access to quality emergency medical services and that the county's EMS providers are supported through County policy and budgeted. 2) Policy DE-236: The County will support viable emergency response and transport services such as emergency medical services.
Supervisorial District: District 5
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
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, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: October 26, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-192 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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