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County Wide EMS = Life Squad 7
Fire & Rescue Operations
CFO Ted Sheares (x3515)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Lucas County Board of Commissioners to temporarily provide staffing for Life Squad 7 to operate as an additional advanced life support emergency vehicle in Lucas County, Ohio; authorizing the acceptance of reimbursement for costs from Lucas County; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In February, 2024, the City of Toledo entered into a jurisdictional agreement for the provision of countywide ALS EMS in accordance with Sections 307.05, 9.60 and 505.44 of the Ohio Revised Code, which will vest the responsibility of emergency services with local fire departments. During this transitional stage, the need has arisen for an additional ALS vehicle to be placed into operation. Lucas County requested that Toledo Fire and Rescue employees temporarily operate Life Squad 7 in June, July, and part of August, 2024. Lucas County shall reimburse Toledo for the costs associated with operating and staffing Life Squad 7.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute an agreement with the Lucas County Board of Commissioners for the operation and staffing of Life Squad 7, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Fire and Rescue.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept reimbursement from Lucas County for operational and staffing costs and deposit same into the General Fund Account Code 1001-53000-3351002STDSTD.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property, and to prevent any disruption in emergency services.
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