Number
041200
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Resolution creating a Basic Life Support Transports Policy Review Task Force.
Analysis
This resolution creates a 14-member Basic Life Support Transports Policy Review Task Force. The Task Force is responsible for reviewing the operation of the current BLS system in the City of Milwaukee, researching and analyzing alternative means of providing BLS services, and recommending changes and improvements to the City's BLS system. The Task Force shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Common Council no later than April 1, 2005.
Body
Whereas, Basic life support (BLS) emergency medical services in the City of Milwaukee are currently provided by a public/private partnership consisting of the Milwaukee Fire Department and private ambulance companies; and
Whereas, The Common Council finds that there is a need to review the operation and policies of the current BLS system and to make such improvements as necessary to ensure that the system provides high-quality services at an affordable price; and
Whereas, The Common Council further finds that, in addition to evaluating the current BLS system, there is a need to investigate alternative BLS systems; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that a Basic Life Support Transports Policy Review Task Force is created and shall consist of the following 14 members:
1. The Mayor or his designee.
2. The Commissioner of Health or his designee.
3. The Budget and Management Director or his designee.
4. The City Attorney or his designee.
5. The Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services Director or his designee.
6. The Fire Chief or his designee.
7. One representative of each of the 4 current private BLS providers, appointed by the chair of the Public Safety Committee.
8. One representative of the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Associati...
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