2013-R-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-R-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA; REQUESTING THE
COUNTY OF VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL TO ALLOW
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER TO ASSIST IN FULL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COUNTY OF
VOLUSIA; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater, Florida, desires to assist in the ability to provide the
most efficient level of service when providing emergency medical services (EMS) to the citizens
and visitors of Volusia County and the City of Edgewater; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater Fire Rescue Department was created to provide fire
and emergency medical services for the benefit of the citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater remains committed to providing Advanced Life
Support(ALS) services to the citizens and visitors through our fire rescue department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater seeks to assist in full EMS transportation services of
the citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater recognizes that their fire
department currently provides transport under the "pilot" and "contingency" transport programs
while fully integrated into the countywide dispatch, EMD, RMS and billing programs and the
continued use of these programs as an integral part of providing efficient, effective EMS
Transport for the citizens and visitors of the County and City; and
WHEREAS, the 1-year "pilot" and "contingency" partnership transport program has
demonstrated positive working relationships and opportunities for additional efficiencies while
enhancing levels of services regarding EMS transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of Edgewater, Florida:
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Section 1. The City of Edgewater hereby requests authorization from the County of
Volusia County Council to assist in the provision of full EMS transport based on current
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) guidelines and current transport protocols.
Section 2. The City of Edgewater City Council hereby directs City Staff to continue to
work with Volusia County Staff and the County Medical Director to establish a partnership
whereas the City of Edgewater is permitted to assist in the provision of Full EMS transport and
to ensure that reasonable and practical public safety and administrative measures are in place.
Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the County of Volusia requesting their approval.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After a motion by Councilman Emter with Second by Councilwoman Power, the vote on
this resolution held on August 19, 2013 was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas X
Councilwoman Christine Power X
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilman Mike Ignasiak X
Councilman Gene Emter X
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2013.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY 0 • EDGEW• .R, O A
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Bonnie Wenzel • ike T omas
City Clerk Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater
Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: at a meeting held on this 19th day of July,2013 under
Aaron R. Wolfe,Esquire Agenda Item No 8 j .
City Attorney
Doran, Sims,Wolfe&Kundid
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