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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2017
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief &K.
RE: Additional Ambulance Permits
Introduction:
This memo is to recommend that City Council not permit additional Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) for the city until such time as City Council determines that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the city as stated in Chapter 114 Vehicles for hire Sec.114-34 (4) of
The Port Arthur Code of Ordinances.
Background:
On July 18, 2017 Deputy Chief Havens and I visited the offices of Concord EMS located at
5829 Beverly Hill Street, Houston, Texas. William Cranston, Troy Wilkie, and David
Whitaker provided us with an informal tour of the facility including the dispatch office,
business office, and maintenance garage.
CONCORD EMS INC DBA CONCORD EMS is licensed by the Texas Department of State
Health Services as a Texas Emergency Medical Services provider. Copies of insurance.,
certificates appear to meet or exceed city ordinance requirements for Commercial General
Liability; however the Automobile Liability is insufficient and no proof of Medical
Malpractice was provided.
The business currently operates with three (3) dispatch consoles. Mr. Cranston indicated that
his dispatchers are EMD certified. If the permit is approved Concord will obtain a local
telephone number so there will be no cost for citizens to contact the dispatch center located in
Houston. Generator backup power as well as radio communications will have to be added to
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"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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the dispatch center and vehicles prior to the start of operations. Concord EMS provided a
history of response times in other similar cities covering four months in 2015. The Texas
Department of State Health Services list two complaints against Concord EMS, that are closed
and no disciplinary action taken.
On May 25, 2010 Acadian Ambulance Service purchased Stat Care EMS and became the sole
provider of all E911 operations and transfers for the Mid-South Jefferson County service area.
Acadian continues to provide satisfactory service to the citizens of Port Arthur. Acadian's
permit renewal date is August 12, 2019.
Bay Star Ambulance Service applied for a permit on May 14, 2010. Southeast Texas EMS
applied for a permit on May 21, 2010. Guardian EMS applied for a permit on May 28, 2010.
All permit applications were denied by City Council.
EMS service in Mid-South Jefferson County (Port Arthur,Nederland, Port Neches, and
Groves) seems to run in cycles, with one EMS service either buying out the other or one EMS
service going out of business. It does not appear that there is enough revenue to support more
than one ambulance service. When these cycles occur, there are disruptions in service when
more than one company is permitted to operate. There were times when emergency (911)
EMS calls were rolled over in favor of the more profitable transfer calls.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Fire Chief recommends that no additional ambulance companies be permitted to operate in
the City of Port Arthur. Concord EMS turned in an application for a permit to operate an
ambulance on July 10, 2017. While reviewing all aspects of the current Concord EMS
application as spelled out and required by the ordinance, I considered safety and stability of the
EMS service for our citizens as the driving priority in my recommendation.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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P. R. No. 19861
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF
CONCORD EMS FOR AN AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, a company that desires to operate an ambulance within the City is
required to file an application, under Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 10-05, which amended the code as it
pertained to emergency medical vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the application shall be verified under oath and provide the following:
1) The name, resident address, and telephone number of the owner of the
ambulances for which an agreement is desired to be authorized;
2) The business name, telephone number, and address of the premise which is
to serve as the base of operations from which the ambulance service will be
originated;
3) The make, model, motor number, and correct state license plate number of
the ambulance;
4) The experience of the applicant and his employees in the transportation and
care of sick or injured persons;
(5) The number and type, age and patient capacity of each private ambulance
proposed to be operated by the applicant;
(6) History of the response time of the owner in other similar cities; and
(7) Rates to be charged.
; and
WHEREAS, under Section 114-41 of the Code of Ordinances, the Agreement shall
only be authorized if the applicant receives a determination by majority vote of the City of
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Council that it is in the best interests of the citizens of Port Arthur that an ambulance
agreement be authorized; and
WHEREAS, Concord EMS has submitted a non-refundable application fee of$1,000,
and an application, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the comments of the Fire Chief, which
are attached hereto as Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the citizens to authorize a Non-
Exclusive Ambulance Agreement with Concord EMS, in substantially the same form as
attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager is herein authorized to execute the Non
Exclusive Ambulance Agreement with Concord EMS, in substantially the same form as
attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
Section 3. That the effective date of the Agreement shall begin on the day of
, 2017, and it shall expire on the day of , 20
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,
A.D., 2017, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: AYES:
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Mayor
Councilmembers ,
NOES: .
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATT RNE
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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EXHIBIT "A"
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DERRICK FORD FREEMAN,MAYOR BRIAN McDOUGAL
CAL J.JONES,MAYOR PRO TEM -Cita ofCITY MANAGER
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: L/ SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS J.KINLAW,III ort r t h u r
HAROLD DOUCET SR. VAL TIZENO
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. Texas CITY ATTORNEY
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
KAPRINA FRANK
June 26,2017 T
Deputy Chief Havens:
RE: Concord EMS Application Request
Chief Havens:
Per your instructions, attached hereto is the Concord EMS ambulance application packet including a
$1,000.00 non-refundable deposit(ck# 6505), submitted to my office on Monday, June 26, 2017.
Councilmember Lewis also requested that Concord EMS make a presentation at the July 11, 2017 Council
Meeting. The regularly scheduled meeting has been rescheduled from July 4, 2017 to Tuesday, July 11, 2017
at 8:30 a.m.
Thank yo
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Sherri Bellard
City Secretary, TRMC
(-- 7/7K—wif7ASE7 Bobby Long
Business Development
5829 Beverly Hill Street
Houston Texas 77057
Cell: 713.657.0333
Office:713.785.6300
Fax: 713.785.6301
bobbylong52@yahoo.com
www.concord-ems.com
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Dear:
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Dear: City Council Member
My name is William Cranston and I am the Marketing Director for Concord EMS Inc. My goal in
providing this LOl (Letter of Interest) is to illustrate to the city of Port Arthur that we are not only
competent but also capable in providing the most professional and courteous ground ambulance
transportation this industry has to offer. In addition, we understand the awesome responsibility and
commitment bestowed upon us by accepting the opportunity in which to become part of your family.
Let me now take a few moments of your time and tell you a little bit about our company and the many
services we provide.
Concord was established in September of 2009 by the sole Owner and Operator Gloria Enzler Broussard.
Ms. Broussard hails from African/German decent and carries a Masters in Business Administration. Ms.
Broussard is also a current member of H.U.B (Historically Underutilized Business). HUB was designed to
promote full and equal business opportunities for all businesses in State contracting in accordance with
the following goals as specified in the State of Texas Disparity Study. In addition to her 14yrs experience
as an owner/operator in the EMS industry she has also maintained her EMS Basic certification for the
past 12yrs. Her Company currently operates a fleet of 25 ALS/MICU trucks and 15 wheelchair vans
stationed just 10 minutes from the Medical Center(Physical Address: 5829 Beverly Hill street, Houston,
TX 77057) allowing us to provide a guaranteed response time of 35mins or less to most facilities. All our
trucks are equipped with the following equipment; Alaris 3 channel IV pumps, Zoll 12 LEAD ECG Heart
Monitors, Stryker/Ferno Bariatric Power stretchers (7501bs weight capacity) and GE I Ventilators capable
to perform BIPAP, CPAP, CMV for Apnea back up and Adult and Pedi vent calls. All our trucks are
operated by one Basic medic and one Paramedic allowing us to dispatch any truck within our fleet to
any type of call within just minutes. Moreover, this allows us to perform a myriad of calls such as; BLS,
ALS, MICU, Neonatal, Vent(Adult and Pedi), CPAP, BIPAP, CMV, (for sleep Apnea), Bariatric, Medi-
Flight (Hospital to Airport) and Long Distance transports anywhere in the continental United States.
We also provide 24hr/7 days a week dispatching at our centralized call center where we service such
areas as; Dallas, Fort Worth, Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Brazoria County and
Matagorda County. This call center is equipped with a Four number rollover system that allows a
number to rollover four times within that one number allowing us to always maintain an open line of
communication with the Public. In addition, our dispatchers utilize the most stringent set of protocols
this industry has to offer.
5829 Beverly Hill Street
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Houston Texas 77057
713.785.6300
Fax: 713.785.6301
017 0RL7
717
Our goal at Concord is simple. We want to provide high quality Medical Transportation Service. We
hold as our core values, high standards of integrity, professionalism and respect when servicing our
patients and our community. In addition to our commitment to these values, we consider our patients
as our number one priority.
Inclosing, I would love the opportunity in which to actually show you one of our units along with the
paramedic and Basic medic who operate the unit so that you may get a first hand look at all the
specialized equipment we utilize that most other companies do not offer. I am one hundred percent
confident that if you were to park and compare any ambulance service you currently have in contract
along side any unit within our fleet they would fail in comparison. Thank you for your time and
consideration and I look forward to speaking with you in person in the much near future.
Respectfully Submitted,
William Cranston
Marketing Director
5829 Beverly Hill Street
Houston Texas 77057
713.785.6300
Fax: 713.785.6301
Cabir' A r ciaa
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FEE SCHEDULE
BLS non-Emergency 690.00
BLS Emergency 990.00
ALS 1 Non-Emergency 875.00
ALS 1 Emergency 990.00
ALS 2 Emergency .1150.00
Ambulance response treatment with transport 250.00
5829 Beverly Hill Street
Houston Texas 77057
713.785.6300
Fax: 713785.6301
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EXHIBIT "B"
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 2, 2017
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To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief &1?-‘
RE: Additional Ambulance Permits
Introduction:
This memo is to recommend that City Council not permit additional Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) for the city until such time as City Council determines that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of the city as stated in Chapter 114 Vehicles for hire Sec.114-34 (4) of
The Port Arthur Code of Ordinances.
Background:
On July 18, 2017 Deputy Chief Havens and I visited the offices of Concord EMS located at
5829 Beverly Hill Street, Houston, Texas. William Cranston, Troy Wilkie, and David
Whitaker provided us with an informal tour of the facility including the dispatch office,
business office, and maintenance garage.
CONCORD EMS INC DBA CONCORD EMS is licensed by the Texas Department of State
Health Services as a Texas Emergency Medical Services provider. Copies of insurance.,
certificates appear to meet or exceed city ordinance requirements for Commercial General
Liability; however the Automobile Liability is insufficient and no proof of Medical
Malpractice was provided. I
The business currently operates with three (3) dispatch consoles. Mr. Cranston indicated that
his dispatchers are EMD certified. If the permit is approved Concord will obtain a local
telephone number so there will be no cost for citizens to contact the dispatch center located in
Houston. Generator backup power as well as radio communications will have to be added to
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"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
eiNt
www.PortArthurTx.gov
the dispatch center and vehicles prior to the start of operations. Concord EMS provided a
history of response times in other similar cities covering four months in 2015. The Texas
Department of State Health Services list two complaints against Concord EMS, that are closed
and no disciplinary action taken.
On May 25, 2010 Acadian Ambulance Service purchased Stat Care EMS and became the sole
provider of all E911 operations and transfers for the Mid-South Jefferson County service area.
Acadian continues to provide satisfactory service to the citizens of Port Arthur. Acadian's
permit renewal date is August 12, 2019.
Bay Star Ambulance Service applied for a permit on May 14, 2010. Southeast Texas EMS
applied for a permit on May 21, 2010. Guardian EMS applied for a permit on May 28, 2010.
All permit applications were denied by City Council.
EMS service in Mid-South Jefferson County (Port Arthur,Nederland, Port Neches, and
Groves) seems to run in cycles, with one EMS service either buying out the other or one EMS
service going out of business. It does not appear that there is enough revenue to support more
than one ambulance service. When these cycles occur,there are disruptions in service when
more than one company is permitted to operate. There were times when emergency (911)
EMS calls were rolled over in favor of the more profitable transfer calls.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Fire Chief recommends that no additional ambulance companies be permitted to operate in
the City of Port Arthur. Concord EMS turned in an application for a permit to operate an
ambulance on July 10, 2017. While reviewing all aspects of the current Concord EMS
application as spelled out and required by the ordinance, I considered safety and stability of the
EMS service for our citizens as the driving priority in my recommendation.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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Larry Richard
From: Hart,Brett (DSHS) <Brett.Hart@dshs.texas.gov>
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 10:15 AM
To: Irichard@portarthur.com
Cc: Ancelet,Joey (DSHS)
Subject: RE: Concord EMS
Attachments: DSHS public verificaiton Concord EMS INC 20170728.pdf
The Texas Department of State Health Services received your request for records dated July 24,
2017, concerning Concord EMS INC DBA Concord EMS, DSHS EMS Provider License Number
1000267. This EMS Provider has had two complaints that are closed and the license has had no
disciplinary action. Attached is a license verification from our public website.
This request is now considered closed. If you need additional information feel free to
contact me.
Regards,
Brett Hart
Manager, EMS Compliance & QA - Central Group
Brett.Hart@dshs.texas.gov
Texas Department of State Health Services
Mail Code: 1979 P.O. Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714
Office: (512) 834-6731
Fax: (512) 834-6713
From: Larry Richard [mailto:Irichard@portarthur.com)
Sent: Monday,July 24, 2017 3:39 PM
To: Ancelet,Joey (DSHS) <Joev.Ancelet@dshs.texas.Rov>
Subject: Concord EMS
Mr. Ancelet,
This is a FOI request for information concerning Concord EMS INC DBA Concord EMS 1000267. Any information
concerning violations(open and historic) or disciplinary actions.
Thank you,
Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
City of Port Arthur
409-983-8738
300 Waco Ave Port Arthur,Texas 77640
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State Health Services
License Number:1000267 ` rnent Date:07/28/2017 10:04 AM
Name: CONCORD EMS INC DBA
Doing Business As CONCORD EMS
License Type: Licensed EMS Provider
License Status: Current
Expiry Date: 06/30/2019
Effective Rank Date: 06/22/2009 •
Modifier(s): Ground Only
Mobile Intenstive Care Unit
Transfer
Addresses
Infection Control Officer Address Whitaker, David
HOUSTON ,TX
HARRIS
77057
US
Records Loc Address CONCORD EMS INC
HOUSTON ,TX
HARRIS
77057
US
Dispatch Center Address DISPATCH
HOUSTON .TX
HARRIS
77057
US
Primary Loc Address 5829 BEVERLY HILL ST
HOUSTON , TX
HARRIS
77057
US
Phone Number: 713 785 6300
Mailing Address Address PO BOX 37071
HOUSTON ,TX
HARRIS
77237
US
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Billing Address Address CONCORD EMS INC
HOUSTON , TX
HARRIS
77004
US
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EMS Employee
Licensee's Role EMS Firm
Related Party Role: Employee
Related Party Name License Address
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#129903 HOUSTON ,TX
Status: Expired
HARRIS
BROUSSARD,GLORIA P
77057
Expiration 10/31/2016 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#161823 HOUSTON ,TX
GUAJARDO,ANIBAL RENE Status: Current HARRIS
77057
Expiration 10/31/2020 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#142424 HOUSTON ,TX
MEJIA,ANDRES
Status: Current HARRIS
77087
Expiration 04/30/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic(EMT-P) HOUSTON ,TX
#163457 HARRIS
ARABI, RABIN KALHED Status: Current
77082
Expiration 12/31/2017 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical KATY ,TX
Technician(EMT)#177350
MASRi, MOHAMAD SAAD Status: Current FORT BEND
77494
Expiration 12/31/2018 US
Date:
Licensed Paramedic#37629 HOUSTON ,TX
Status: Current HARRIS
SMITH, STEVE LAWRENCE
Expiration 77081
Date: 09/30!2019 US
Certified Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician (Adv EMT) MISSOURI CITY ,TX
#710251 FORT BEND
JACKSON, BRANDON ANDERSON Status: Current
77489
Expiration 02/29/2020 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician -Paramedic(EMT-P) HOUSTON ,TX
#78718 HARRIS
SCHOLWINSKI, RICHARD LEE Status: Current
77084
Expiration 12/31/2020 US
Date:
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Related Party Name License Address
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#721941 HOUSTON ,TX
RIVERS, MARKS
Status: Current HARRIS
77016
Expiration 08/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic(EMT-P) SPRING ,TX
#712025 MONTGOMERY
WHITAKER, DAVID RANDAL Status: Current 77386
Expiration 02/28/2021 US
Date:
Certified Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician(Adv EMT) BELLAIRE ,TX
#176868 HARRIS
HELWEG,COREY WAYNE Status: Current 77401
Expiration 06/30/2021 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic(EMT-P) HOUSTON ,TX
#125504 HARRIS
ALBERT,GREGORY WAYNE Status: Current 77018
Expiration 01/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic(EMT-P) HUMBLE ,TX
#711962 HARRIS
THEODORE, HERSHEL WAYNE Status: Current 77396
Expiration 07/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical HOUSTON ,TX
Technician(EMT)#715086
RODRIGUEZ,JUAN HORACIO
Status: Current HARRIS
77096
Expiration 04/30/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#702193 HOUSTON ,TX
WISE,JEREMY DALE Status: Current HARRIS
77061
Expiration 08/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#719676 TOMBALL,TX
MCDONALD, BRIDGET MICHELLE
Status: Current HARRIS
77375
Expiration 03/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#716554 HOUSTON ,TX
GRIMES,RAYMOND EARL Status: Current HARRIS
77096
Expiration 10/31/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical HOUSTON ,TX
Technician(EMT)#718807 HARRIS
CHEVALIER, MAURICE JERONE Status: Current
77066
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Related Party Name License Address
Expiration 01/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#742025 EL PASO, TX
Rivera, Christian Tyler
Status: Current EL PASO
79930
Expiration 01/31/2020 US
Date:
Certified Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician (Adv EMT) SPRING ,TX
#707915 HARRIS
WOLF, RUSSELL DOUGLAS Status: Current 77373
Expiration 03/31/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#741387 LAREDO,TX
Lopez, Lillian
Status: Current WEBS
78046
Expiration 11/30/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#747010 HOUSTON ,TX
Martinez Mendez, Francisco Javier
Status: Current HARRIS
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77099
Expiration 12/31/2020 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#739275 HOUSTON ,TX
Moore, Mark David
Status: Current HARRIS
77077
Expiration 06/30/2019 US
Date:
Licensed Paramedic#736591 HOUSTON ,TX
Status: Current HARRIS
Ngobeh,Ahmed
Expiration 77082
Date: 07/31/2021 US
Certified Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician (Adv EMT) HOUSTON . TX
#100615 HARRIS
RAY,JAMES LONNIE Status: Current 77016
Expiration 10/31/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#730838 HOUSTON , TX
MATAMOROS, BRIAN
Status: Current HARRIS
77274
Expiration 08/31/2017 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical CYPRESS ,TX
Technician (EMT)#747638
Duran, David Brooks
Status: Current HARRIS
77433
Expiration 02/28/2021 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical FULSHEAR , TX
Technician (EMT)#739426 FORT BEND
Mccoy, Undraye Status: Current
77441
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Expiration 06/30/2019 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#736994 EAST BERNARD ,TX
Minkel, Sarah Status: Current WHARTON
77435
Expiration 11/30/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT)#745213 HOUSTON , TX
vega Ochoa, oscar Status: Current HARRIS
77041
Expiration 08/31/2020 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician -Paramedic (EMT-P) CHANNELVIEW, TX
#717331 HARRIS
MONTERO, PETER ANTHONY Status: Current 77530
Expiration 01/31/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician(EMT)#709285 HOUSTON ,TX
HARKLESS, DARRION WAYNE
Status: Current HARRIS
77077
Expiration 03/31/2021 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic(EMT-P) DALLAS , TX
#701311 DALLAS
HARRISON, GRALEN Status: Current 75232
Expiration 10/31/2018 US
Date:
Certified Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) PEARLAND,TX
#175097 BRAZORIA
KILGORE,ALEXANDER RYAN Status: Current 77584
Expiration 03/31/2019 US
Date:
EMS Medical Director-Provider
Licensee's Role. EMS Provider
Related Party Role EMS Medical Director
Related Party Name License Address
Medical Dir#P4984 WOODLANDS ,TX
Status: Current MONTGOMERY
MONROE, BRETT
Expiration 77380
Date: US
EMS Administrator
Licensee's Role: EMS Firm
Related Party Role. Key Person (Admin)
Related Party Name License Address
#
HOUSTON , TX
GUAJARDO,ANIBAL RENE Status: HARRIS
77057
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Related Party Name License Address
Expiration US
Date:
EMS Owner
Licensee's Role Key Person (Owner)
Related Party Role EMS Firm or EDU Program
Related Party Name License Address
# HOUSTON , TX
Status: HARRIS
CONCORD EMS INC DBA
Expiration 77237
Date: US
Administrator-Provider
Licensee's Role: EMS Provider
Related Party Role: EMS Administrator(New)
Related Party Name License Address
EMS Administrator# HOUSTON ,TX
Status: Current HARRIS
GUAJARDO,ANIBAL RENE
Expiration 77057
Date: US
EMS Owner
Licensee's Role: Key Person (Owner)
Related Party Role: EMS Firm or EDU Program
Related Party Name License Address
Licensed EMS Provider#1000267 5829 BEVERLY HILL ST
Status: Current HOUSTON ,TX
CONCORD EMS INC DBA HARRIS
Expiration 06/30/2019 77057
Date:
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EXHIBIT "C"
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STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTIES OF JEFFERSON §
AND ORANGE §
NONEXCLUSIVE AMBULANCE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Concord EMS, (Company) has applied to provide ambulance service in the City of
Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, all parties agree that Concord EMS has complied with the City of Port Arthur's
application process which is delineated in Section 114-33 of the Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Concord EMS acknowledges that the City of Port Arthur has the authority to
regulate emergency medical service providers under Section 773.051 Health and Safety Code,
V.T.C.A.; and
WHEREAS, all parties agree that there has been full and adequate consideration for this
nonexclusive ambulance agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that the following terms are reasonable, appropriate, legal, and
not unduly restrictive of business activities.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual agreements of the
parties contained herein, the City of Port Arthur and Acadian Ambulance Services Inc., agree with
each other as follows:
Section 1. This agreement as approved by City Council Resolution No. 10-333, for a term of
three years from the date of execution of this contract.
Section 2. Concord EMS, will maintain within the City of Port Arthur fully staffed MICU
capable ambulances that are strategically located throughout the City of Port Arthur, or where there
is more than one (1) provider, strategically located throughout an assigned district.
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Section 3. The Company will respond to all emergency calls for assistance and will respond
to all requests for transportation of any sick person or injured to a hospital, regardless of inclement
weather or other exigent circumstances.
Section 4. The Company shall respond to all emergency calls referred by the fire
department and shall provide adequate ambulances, dispatch facilities, and staffing to respond to
such calls. Violation of this provision shall subject the Company to revocation of agreement.
Section 5. The Company will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, or due
to the financial status of the injured or ill. The Company must not refuse to render emergency
medical service after responding to an emergency call for such service.
Section 6. The company shall respond an MICU capable ambulance and a paramedic for
calls which are represented as priority one calls, as defined in Section 114-31 of the Code of
Ordinances and an MICU capable ambulance with a minimum of two Emergency Medical Technicians
on all other calls.
Section 7. Pursuant to Section 114-36 of the Code of Ordinances, every ambulance
permitted under this article, when transporting patients, shall be staffed with personnel certified by
the Department of State Health Services.
Section 8. Every ambulance shall be equipped with the equipment and supplies as required
by state, federal, and local statutes, regulations, rules, provider's state approved protocols, and as
specifically delineated in Section 114 the City of Port Arthur's Code of Ordinances. Every ambulance
shall be subject to annual and periodic inspections as delineated in Section 114-35 of the City of Port
Arthur's Code of Ordinances.
Section 9. No ambulance which is unsafe or in any way unsuitable for ambulance service
shall be operated by the C-company.
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Section 10. Every EMS vehicle of the Company shall be equipped with a fully operational
two-way radio communications system. EMS vehicles permitted to operate in the city shall be
capable of communicating with hospitals in Jefferson County and Orange County having emergency
medical facilities. EMS vehicles permitted to operate in the city shall be equipped with radio
equipment capable of communication with the Port Arthur Fire Departments. Each EMS unit
providing service in the city will be equipped with a mobile radio capable of communicating with the
fire department. The EMS vehicles of the Company shall call "in route" and "on scene" on all medical
emergency calls. Every ambulance operating in the city shall meet the requirements set forth in
Section 114-35 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 11. Ambulances shall be required to transport patients in a prompt and safe manner.
Section 12. The Company agrees to provide for the arrival of an MICU capable ambulance
and a paramedic within 480 seconds travel time to a minimum of 90 percent of the incidents
represented as priority one calls. Travel times will start when the responding ambulance and
paramedic receive notification from the provider's dispatch center and will terminate when the
ambulance and paramedic have arrived. In the event that the ambulance unit, paramedic unit or fire
unit arrives before the other responding units and downgrades the call from an emergency status,
then the terminating time will be the first unit's arrival time. The Company agrees to set as
performance objectives, call processing times of not more than 60 seconds for at least 90 percent of
the calls represented as priority one calls and not more than 90 seconds for at least 99 percent of the
calls represented as priority one calls. Call processing time will begin when the provider's dispatch
center picks-up on the call and will terminate when the provider's responding units receive first
notification.
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Section 13. The Company agrees that it will have a turnout time of no more than 60 seconds.
Turnout time will begin when the emergency response facility or emergency response unit is notified
and will end at the beginning point of travel time.
Section 14. The Company agrees that in those instances where a paramedic is responding
separately from the ambulance unit, the ambulance unit will be staffed with a minimum of two
emergency medical technicians. The company agrees to provide backup assistance to all other
permitted companies; however, the Company also agrees that should the Fire Chief determine that
the practice of rolling calls by one provider to another is degrading emergency medical response and
the chief imposes restrictions on the practice, the company shall abide by the restrictions.
Section 15. The company shall not operate or drive an ambulance on emergency calls on the
public streets of the City at a rate of speed of more than ten (10) miles per hour in excess of the
legal speed limit. The Company shall not operate or drive an ambulance on an emergency call in
excess of ten (10) miles per hour while entering and passing through an intersection if such
intersection is controlled by a stop sign or by a traffic signal, which indicates stop by displaying a red
light.
Section 16. At all times, ambulance drivers and emergency medical services personnel of the
Company shall be required to wear personnel identification cards, name tags or other appropriate
insignia which will visibly, clearly and quickly identify them as emergency medical services personnel
and identify the degree of their Texas Department of State Health Services Certification, i.e. ECA,
EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-P.
Section 17. It shall be a violation of this contract for the ambulance Company to refuse to
render emergency medical service after responding to an emergency call for service. It shall also be
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a violation of this contract for the Company to charge excessive rates or to charge for services not
rendered.
Section 18. The ambulance company shall furnish to the city secretary, on the initial
issuance of its permit, a complete schedule of rates, and thereafter, whenever its rates change, a
report containing the new rates and justification for the changes. The ambulance company shall also
make monthly reports on response times to the Fire Chief. The monthly response time report will be
submitted electronically in a format specified by the Fire Chief.
Section 19. The company shall staff and operate a radio and telecommunications ambulance
dispatch facility twenty-four (24) hours per day to receive emergency calls and, as appropriate, to
dispatch an ambulance(s) to respond to emergency calls, as delineated in Section 114-33 of the Code
of Ordinances.
Section 20. Prior to the initial use and operation of any vehicles as an ambulance, the
vehicle and the premises from which it is operated shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by
the fire department, and found to comply with the requirements of V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 773, and the provisions stated herein.
Section 21. Every ambulance operating under this article shall be subject to inspection at
any time and shall be inspected by the City at least once every year.
Section 22. Failure to meet the response requirements specified in this agreement and as
delineated in subsection 114-33(c)(3) of the Code of Ordinances will result in the following liquidated
damages:
a. When the percentages are averaged over a rolling three-month period, $2,000.00 for each
whole percentage point below the specified level.
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b. For any ambulance unit providing service in the City of Port Arthur found to be
noncompliant with the permit, equipment, staffing, supplies or sanitation requirements of federal
statutes, state statutes, local ordinances and contract requirements, $250.00 per incident.
Section 23. During emergency calls, the City of Port Arthur's Fire Department will, if
resources are available, as determined by the Fire Chief, provide First Response Services at the site.
Nevertheless, the ambulance company shall be primarily liable for taking such precautions as is
expected, pursuant to federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, and approved
protocols, to respond quickly to the scene with the proper equipment and trained personnel and
transport the injured or ill to suitable medical facilities. The Company shall furnish to the City's fire
department replacement supplies utilized by the fire department on medical calls provided the
supplies are of like kind or compatible.
Section 24. The Company shall seek qualified applicants for employment by advertising in
the official newspaper of the City as to give Port Arthur residents a fair opportunity to apply for
employment with the Company.
Section 25. The Company shall hold the City harmless and shall indemnify the City from any
and all acts or omissions of the Company as it pertains to the Company's ambulance services that it
provides in the City of Port Arthur and as it pertains to the Company's accounting and financial
practices.
Section 26. The books and records of the company, with regards to response time, rates,
accounting/financial practices and complaints, shall be subject to audit by the City. The Company
shall produce to the City any correspondence or pleadings which alleges that the Company has
violated any regulation, ordinance, statute, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), or
industry standards.
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Section 27. The Company shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations,
ordinances and statutes in the provision of ambulance services and shall comply with Generally
Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) in their accounting and financial practices.
Section 28. The Company shall maintain insurance as required by Chapter 114 of the City
Code of Ordinances and shall comply with all other provisions of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 29. This agreement can be terminated by the City or by the Company for any reason
with 180 days written notice. Nevertheless, the agreement can be terminated by the City at any time
if the ambulance company violates any of the terms of this agreement or of Chapter 114 of the Code
of Ordinances.
Section 30. When the Company applied for a permit, the Company provided information to
the City that the Company had the equipment, personnel, and financial capacity or credit to provide
ambulance service in the City of Port Arthur during the term of this agreement. The Company shall
provide interim reports to the City as reasonably requested as to the status of its equipment,
personnel, financial capacity and financial credit. The Company shall also provide audited financials
within 60 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year. They shall also provide to the City of Port
Arthur such documentation as reasonably requested by the Fire Chief to monitor compliance with the
Agreement. If the Company ceases to provide ambulance service in the City of Port Arthur without
providing 180 days notice and without providing ambulances as denoted in Section 114-33 of the
Code of Ordinances, then the Company shall to the City of Port Arthur a fee of $100,000.
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Section 31. Any notice provided in the contract shall be given in writing to the parties by
certified mail, return receipt requested as follows:
TO CITY: COMPANY:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CONCORD EMS
Brian McDougal
City Manager 5829 Beverly Hill Street
P. 0. Box 1089 Houston, TX 77057
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
Section 34. This agreement is effective the day of August 2017 and shall expire on the
day of August 201 .
SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of 2017.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
BY:
BRIAN MCDOUGAL
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2017.
CONCORD EMS
BY:
Print Name:
Title:
WITNESSED BY:
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