HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2021-234RESOLUTION NO. 2021-234
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY FOR
ACCEPTANCE, TRANSFER, AND USE OF FOUR LUCAS 3 CHEST
COMPRESSION SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a request from
San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SJCEMSA) to purchase 47 LUCAS 3,
Version 3.1 Chest Compression System devices (LUCAS Device) to equip first out fire apparatus
operated by fire departments located in San Joaquin County; and
WHEREAS, SJCEMSA received LUCAS Devices from Stryker Sales Corporation. Each
LUCAS Device has a one-year warranty and a device maintenance agreement effective from
March 9, 2022 through March 8, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that first responders
arrive on scene within six minutes to provide quality CPR for cardiac arrest patients. Deploying
the Lucas devices on Fire Apparatus is the best deployment strategy in order to meet the intent
of AHA and increase the survivability of those suffering from a cardiac event; and
WHEREAS, upon the expiration of the agreement, the four Lucas Devices will become
property of the Lodi Fire Department or may be returned to SJCEMSA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the Fire Chief to execute an MOU with San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency
for acceptance, transfer and use of four (4) Lucas 3 Chest Compression Systems; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: August 18, 2021
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-234 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 18, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, and Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Kuehne
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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L -JENNIFE CUSMIR
City Clerk
2021-234