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Contract Amendment - Emergency Medical Services
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager’s Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Union County contracts with Carolinas Union Healthcare INC to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This amendment would extend the current agreement until June 30, 2029. This agreement would also allow for up to 5 BLS per shift to meet staffing goals. As part of this agreement, county staff and Union EMS will come back to the board of commissioners with a static station plan by the end of the current calendar year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the FY 2025 Budget.