City of Gainesville - File #: 140963.

• File #: 140963.
• Version: 3
• Name: Medical Response Unit in City of Gainesville
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 5/12/2015
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 8/6/2015
• Final action: 8/6/2015
• Title: Medical Unit Response in the City of Gainesville (B) This referral was a suggestion from Commissioner Warren to the full City Commission for the Public Safety Committee to discuss the impacts of Alachua County Fire Rescue ambulance (aka rescue) response times and to discuss alternatives. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES*
• Related files: 150207.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/6/2015	3	City Commission	Filed With No Action Taken
5/21/2015	1	City Commission	Referred	Pass

Title

Medical Unit Response in the City of Gainesville (B)

This referral was a suggestion from Commissioner Warren to the full City Commission for the Public Safety Committee to discuss the impacts of Alachua County Fire Rescue ambulance (aka rescue) response times and to discuss alternatives. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 15 MINUTES*

Explanation

On May 21, 2015, Commissioner Warren made a suggestion to the City Commission that this topic be referred to the Public Safety Committee to discuss the impacts of response times for ambulances operated by Alachua County Fire Rescue to incidents in the City of Gainesville.

Gainesville Fire Rescue staff have prepared a presentation addressing the statutory authority of Alachua County with respect to ambulance transports by pre-hospital care providers; presenting data on response performance by ambulance (aka rescue) units; and offering alternatives for the City of Gainesville to improve response capability for discussion.

Due to the cancellation of the July 15, 2015 Public Safety Committee meeting, this item has been rescheduled for the August 6, 2015 City Commission meeting.

Fiscal Note

There is no fiscal impact at this time.

Recommendation

The City Commission 1) hear the presentation; 2) determine if further meetings and/or research are required; and 3) provide direction to staff regarding follow-up actions.