SUBJECT: Acceptance of the 2024 Interfacility Transport Ambulance Feasibility Study, Accepting a Report on Advanced Life Support First Response, Approving the Addition of One Fire Battalion Chief 40-Hour Position, and Approving the Supplemental Appropriation for the Purchase of One Vehicle and Three (3) Advanced Life Support Cardiac Monitors REPORT IN BRIEF Present City Council a report on the 2024 Interfacility Transport Ambulance Feasibility Study, provide an update on first responder advanced life support, and request additional resources to support the implementation of the first responder advanced life support program. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Accepting the Merced Fire Department 2024 Interfacility Transport Ambulance Feasibility Study; and, B. Accepting a report on First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) as information only; and, C. Approving Resolution 2024-104, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending the Classification Plan by Updating the Personnel Allocation in the Fire Department by Adding One Fire Battalion Chief-40 Position; and, D. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of Fund 2003-Measure Y Fire; and, E. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for standardization of equipment in purchasing three (3) Advanced Life Support LIFEPAK LP35 Cardiac Monitors in the amount of $145,021; and, F. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, G. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced September 25, 2024

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: September 25, 2024
On agenda: November 4, 2024
Passed: November 4, 2024