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Home My WebLink AboutMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AND GOLD CROSS EMS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA and GOLD CROSS EMS 1. Parties. This Memorandum of Understanding(hereinafter referred to as "MOU") is made and entered into by and between Augusta, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as "Augusta"), a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and Gold Cross EMS, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Gold Cross"), a Georgia Corporation. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this MOU is to establish the broad framework under which Augusta is willing to provide Gold Cross with subsidy for the provision of emergency ambulance services in Richmond County, Georgia as the designated zone provider for Richmond County, Georgia. 3. Term of MOU. This MOU is effective August 1, 2019 and shall remain in full force and effect for a period of forty-one (41) months (through December 31, 2022), or upon/until termination, whichever occurs first. This MOU may be renewed for two (2) one-year periods with the mutual written consent of both parties. 4. Termination. Either party may terminate this MOU by giving the other party thirty (30) day notice of its intent to terminate. This MOU shall automatically terminate in the event Gold Cross is no longer the designated zone provider for Richmond County, Georgia or if the Augusta, Georgia Commission does not allocate funding for the MOU in the annual budget. 5. Notices. All notices, requests, or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and either transmitted via overnight courier, hand-delivery, or certified or registered mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested to the parties at the addresses below. Notices will be deemed to have been given when received. TO GOLD CROSS TO AUGUSTA Gold Cross EMS, Inc. Augusta, GA Consolidated Gov't 4328 Wheeler Road 535 Telfair Street, Suite 900 Martinez, GA 30907 Augusta, GA 30901 Attn: Chief Executive Officer Attn: Administrator 6. Subsidy. Gold Cross is eligible for an annual subsidy in the following amounts: 2019 - $400,000 (pro-rated); 2020 - $600,000; 2021 - $650,000; and 2022 - $650,000. The subsidy amount shall remain at $650,000 for any renewal periods. Subsidy shall be paid in equal monthly installments. Subsidy is not transferable or assignable. 7. Responsibilities of Augusta. Augusta shall: a. Augusta shall provide a subsidy to Gold Cross in the manner and amount set forth in Paragraph 6 hereinabove. b. provide three (3) ambulances dedicated to emergency calls in Richmond County, twenty-four hours a day, seven day a week; c. staff each ambulance with at least an Advanced EMT,Paramedic preferred; d. have the Augusta, Georgia Commission set the billing rates for ambulance services, as amended from time-to-time; e. stage the ambulances at the following locations: Fire Station 9, Fire Station 13, and Fire Station 18; and f. conduct an annual review of the billing rates based on market conditions and ensure that the rates will not decrease below the billing rates approved by the Augusta,Georgia Commission on February 5, 2019 rates,without the approval of both parties. 8. Responsibilities of Gold Cross. Gold Cross shall: a. provide eight (8) ambulances dedicated to emergency medical calls in Richmond County,twenty-four hours a day, seven day a week; b. staff each ambulance with at least an Advanced EMT,Paramedic preferred; c. bill at the rates set by the Augusta,GA Commission, as amended from time-to-time; d. dispatch the closest ambulance, including the Augusta Fire Department's three (3) ambulances; g. stage the ambulances at the following locations: 2512 Wrightsboro Road, 2323 Washington Road, 900 Baker Avenue, Tenth Street & Walker, 2802 Regency Boulevard(2), and the Hephzibah Fire Station (2). 9. General Provisions. a. Amendments. Either party may request changes to this MOU. Any changes, modification, revisions, or amendments to the MOU which are mutually agreed upon by and between the parties to this MOU shall be incorporated by written instrument, and become effective when approved by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. b. Applicable Law. The construction,interpretation,and enforcement of this MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. The Superior Court of Richmond County shall have jurisdiction over any action arising out of this MOU and over the parties, and the venue shall be Augusta, Georgia. c. Entirety of Agreement. This MOU represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. e. Signatures. In witness whereof, the parties to this MOU through their duly authorized representatives have executed this MOU on the days and dates below, and certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this MOU as set forth herein. Gold Cross EMS, Inc. 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