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RESOLUTION NO. R19-437
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE TO ACT AS A
PRIVATE TRANSFER SERVICE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING SHOWING
CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF THE COMMUNITY'S NEED FOR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES; GRANTING AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
PERMIT TO OPERATE THEIR SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY SECRETARY TO SIGN SUCH PRIVATE TRANSFER
AMBULANCE SERVICE PERMIT.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Plainview, Texas has the authority to govern and
regulate private transfer ambulance service permits in accordance with City of Plainview Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article 6.05, Division 3, Private Transfer Ambulance Service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview has received a permit application from American
Medical Response in Plainview, Texas, to provide their services within the City of Plainview;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of Plainview Code of Ordinances at Section
6.05.066, the City Council set a public hearing and heard evidence showing additional services
are necessary .within the City by clear and convincing evidence and further finds that the
community will not be adversely affected; and
WHEREAS, the Council also has deemed the applicant is qualified to render good
services and has or will have sufficient equipment of suitable type and condition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview's City Council finds it necessary and in the best interest
of Plainview citizens to authorize American Medical Response to act as a private transfer
ambulance service for emergency medical services within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plainview:
American Medical Response submitted an application for a permit to operate a private
transfer ambulance service for emergency medical services to the City of Plainview, Texas.
The City Council heard evidence at a public hearing regarding the necessity of additional
services within the City to benefit Plainview citizens and finds that such services are necessary
and will benefit the City as a whole.
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-- The City Council further grants American Medical Response a permit to operate their
private transfer ambulance service within the City of Plainview, Texas in accordance with City
of Plainview Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article 6.05, Division 3, Private Transfer
Ambulance Service.
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In accordance with City of Plainview Code of Ordinances at Section 6.05.074, the City
Secretary is authorized to sign a transfer ambulance operator's permit to American Medical
Response for the period of one (1) year from the issuance date.
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American Medical Response is responsible for complying with all City, State, and
Federal laws and regulations regarding the operation of a private transfer ambulance service
within the City of Plainview, Texas. The City Manager or his designee may investigate any
alleged legal violations as well as any unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous conditions and revoke
such permit, if necessary.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of March, 2019.
Wendell Dunlap, Mayor
LST:Belrinda
Hinojos , ty Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Timothy Obson, Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P Mat �ew Wade, City Attorney
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