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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.D.
For Meeting of:August 20, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a letter of support for a Request for Proposal
(RFP) process for Ambulance Services
SUBMITTED BY: Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the July 23, 2019 agenda preview meeting, Fire Chief Aaron Markham gave a brief
presentation on a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of a single ambulance
provider to serve Yakima County Trauma Zone One, specifically for 911 emergency calls. It was
requested that Council authorize a letter of support to the Board of Yakima County
Commissioner's supporting this RFP process at the next regular business meeting.A draft letter
of support is included with this item for Council consideration.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: ilefCity Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve letter
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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August 20, 2019
Board of Yakima County Commissioners
128 N. Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Board of Yakima County Commissioners,
The Yakima City Council is pleased to provide this letter of support in favor of moving forward
with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of a single ambulance provider
serving Yakima County Trauma Zone One, specifically for 911 emergency calls.
The Council been briefed and understands the service level concerns that have been observed.
The Council looks forward to working with the County Commission throughout this process in a
collaborative effort to design and build a better emergency medical delivery system in Yakima
County.
The Council requests to have an opportunity to review the RFP language prior to the
Commission taking any formal action.
Thank you for your careful consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Kathy Coffey