File #: 19-0674    Version: 1 Name: Private Ambulance ORD
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 12/4/2019 In control: Fire Department
On agenda: 12/17/2019 Final action: 12/17/2019
Title: Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by amending Chapter 38, entitled “Emergency Services,” regarding Article III, Division 3 entitled “Privately-Owned Ambulances” to reflect current technology applications and operations standards for privately-owned ambulances operating within the City of League City (Fire Chief)
Attachments: 1. Data Sheet, 2. Proposed Ordinance, 3. Redline Changes

Title

Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by amending Chapter 38, entitled “Emergency Services,” regarding Article III, Division 3 entitled “Privately-Owned Ambulances” to reflect current technology applications and operations standards for privately-owned ambulances operating within the City of League City (Fire Chief)

 

Background:

This agenda will amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by amending Chapter 38, entitled “Emergency Services,” regarding Article III, Division 3 entitled “Privately-Owned Ambulances” to reflect current technology applications and operations standards for privately-owned ambulances operating within the City of League City

 

Following a review of the Chapter 38, staff recommends the following minor revisions:

 

1.  Use of current technology practices for submission

2.  Update the permit year to more-closely follow the calendar year

3.  Eliminate contradictory wording

4.  Reflect current Texas Department of State Health Services requirements

5.  Eliminate the collection of unnecessary personal information of the applicant

6.  Address the utilization of ambulances following significant damage to the patient compartment

 

CONTRACT ORIGINATION: N/A

 

Attachments:

1.  Data Sheet

2.  Proposed Ordinance

3.  Redline Changes

                                    

FUNDING

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

{  } Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # ______ and Initiative # ______

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