AGENDA CAPTION:
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Report on the San Marcos Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transition efforts, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: April 7, 2026
Department: City Manager's Office
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Background Information:
The presentation outlines the City of San Marcos's evaluation and planned transition toward establishing a standalone, city-operated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. This shift is driven by broader regional changes in EMS delivery across Hays County, including multiple jurisdictions moving away from a shared regional model to independent service structures. At the same time, rapid population growth and increasing call volumes within San Marcos have placed additional demand on existing EMS services, prompting the City to assess long-term sustainability, service quality, and operational control.
In response, the City Council directed further analysis of a municipal EMS model, emp...
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