Res 04-428
RESOLUTION NO. 04-428
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELA TING TO THE
PROVISION OF ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES IN
SOUTH KING COUNTY.
WHEREAS, in April 2003, the Federal Way Fire Department and the Kent Fire
Department received support from King County Emergency Medical Services to conduct an
Advanced Life Support Feasibility Study for south King County to determine whether or not the
south King County Medic One Program should transition into the fire service;
WHEREAS, the Federal Way Fire Department and the Kent Fire Department
leadership teams formed an alliance and developed a solid dual provider alternative to the current
Advanced Life Support ("ALS") system in South King County;
WHEREAS, after extensive financial and operational review the Federal Way Fire
Department, the Kent Fire Department, the City of Federal Way and the City of Kent feel that a
dual provider model could be a viable alternative to the delivery of paramedic services in south
King County; and
WHEREAS, a Position Paper on the Provision of ALS Service ("Position Paper") was
composed based up the Advanced Life Support Feasibility Study for south King County. This
Position Paper identified several key points supporting the dual provider option and also identified
challenges and legitimate concerns regarding a transition of the south King County Medic One
program;
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ORIGINAL
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of Position Paper. The City Council of the City of Federal Way
supports the Position Paper on the Provision of ALS Services in south King County. The dual
provider alternative appears to be financially viable and, because it is not binding to the City of
Federal Way, it merits further exploration at this time.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the
effective date of the resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
passage by the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, this 5th day of October, 2004.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:09/28/04
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/05/04
RESOLUTION NO. 04-428
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