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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY <br /> <br /> Public Hearing: An Ordinance Concerning Ambulance Services; Amending <br /> Sections 2.606, 2.1990, 3.005, 3.862, 3.864, 3.866, and 3.990 of the Eugene Code, <br /> 1971; and Repealing Sections 3.850, 3.852, 3.854, 3.856, and 3.858 of that Code <br /> <br />Meeting Date: April 12, 2004 Agenda Item Number: 4 <br />Department: Fire and Emergency Medical Services Staff Contact: Tom Tallon <br />www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-7105 <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY <br />This hearing provides an opportunity for the public to give testimony on proposed update <br />language to the existing code provisions regulating the provision of ambulance services in <br />Eugene. The changes contained herein have been researched and developed as an integral part to <br />the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department's multi-phased EMS Redesign <br />Project. Staff is requesting City Council approval of the proposed modifications. <br /> <br />The ordinance changes are designed to simplify the regulatory requirements by reducing <br />redundant language, eliminating out-of-date references, and making the City's code more <br />consistent with existing Oregon Revised Statutes. In addition, the proposed modifications would <br />enhance the City's ability to regulate ambulance operators, and allow for subcontracted <br />arrangements. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Council Action History <br />The original ordinance language regulating ambulance services in Eugene was drafted in the <br />early 1980s, as the City assumed responsibility for this vital public safety service when the long <br />time private provider ceased operations with just eight hours notice. Since that time, minor <br />changes have been made periodically to keep the ordinance language contemporary. <br /> <br />Policy Issues <br />There are no policy issues associated with this item. <br /> <br />Council Goal Action Priority <br />The FY03-04 Council Goal of"Safe Community," includes an action priority that calls for steps <br />to be taken to enhance readiness for major emergencies. The creation of a public/private <br />agreement to address the growing demand for low priority, non-emergent ambulance transport <br />service would help to preserve available advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crews for true <br />life-threatening emergencies more often. Also supporting this endeavor is the Council Goal of <br /> <br /> L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040412\S0404124.doc <br /> <br /> <br />