Res 2026-042 Approving an agreement for the provision of services connection w/ the proposed annexation in case NO. AN-26-02 of approx 38.45 acres of city-owned land, located north of the Blanco River

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This integrated dispatch system enhances situational awareness for responding agencies, improves interagency coordination, and supports faster response times by eliminating unnecessary call transfers and communication barriers. 4. Governance,Accountability, and Local Control A key advantage of the current partnership with San Marcos Hays County EMS—and an even greater advantage under a potential municipal third-service model—is the level of local oversight and accountability. Through contractual performance standards, service-level agreements, and regular reporting to City leadership, the City can ensure compliance with response time benchmarks, staffing requirements, clinical quality metrics, and community expectations. If the City elects to establish a municipal EMS third-service in the future, governance and operational control would be further strengthened.Direct municipal management would enable the City to align EMS deployment, staffing levels, and resource investments with long-term community growth,public safety priorities, and financial planning. 5. Ability to Meet or Exceed Alternative Service Delivery Options When compared with alternative EMS delivery options—including private contractor models or regional franchise systems—the City's existing and potential future models provide several advantages: • Strategic deployment: EMS units operating from all six City fire stations provide geographically balanced coverage throughout San Marcos. • Continuous staffing: Units staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,and 365 days per year ensure consistent emergency response capability. • Integrated dispatch: Emergency calls for police, fire, and EMS are processed and dispatched through the City's PSAP, reducing delays associated with interagency call transfers. • Consistent service quality: Maintained through established clinical protocols and trained paramedic staff. • Operational reliability: Supported by locally focused deployment strategies and regional system experience. • Public accountability: Ensured through City oversight and transparent performance reporting. • System integration: Strengthened through coordination with municipal fire,police,and emergency management operations. • Scalability: Capacity to expand staffing, units, and station locations as population and service demand increase. Based on these factors, the City of San Marcos can reasonably conclude that continuing EMS service through its partnership with San Marcos Hays County EMS—or transitioning to a City- operated third-service EMS model—will meet or exceed the level of service that could be provided through alternative EMS delivery options.