AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-136R, approving a Participating Agency Agreement with Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council formalizing the city's participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program strengthening regional healthcare and emergency response capabilities through planning, training, grant-funded equipment, exercise, and coordinated disaster response; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 18, 2026
Department: Emergency Medical Services Department - Jill Rosales, Chief
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $1,100.00 annually
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 10002137 - EMS
Funds Available: Yes, Contingent FY27 Budget Approval
Account Name: Contracted Services
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos EMS Department requests City Council consideration of a Participating Agency Agreement with the Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC). The agreement formalizes the City's participation in the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), ...
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