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CITY OF FORT WORTH AND CITY OF HALTOM CITY
FIRST RESPONDER AND PROVIDER AGREEMENT
This First Responder and Provider Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the City of
Fort Worth ("Provider") and the City of Haltom City ("FRO"), both units of local government
organized under the laws of the State of Texas. Provider and FRO may be referred to individually
as a "Party," and collectively as the "Parties" in this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the relationship between the Provider and FRO is established by the EMS
Interlocal Agreement, executed by the Parties;
WHEREAS, FRO, Provider, and each jurisdiction that receives EMS System services
from Provider, adopted a Uniform EMS Ordinance that obligates each jurisdiction to comply with
the terms of their respective EMS Interlocal Agreements and to operate under the direction of
Provider's Medical Director and the department of the Office of the Medical Director ("OMD");
WHEREAS, FRO, and other jurisdictions that receive EMS System services from
Provider, and as required by its EMS Interlocal Agreement, must establish, operate, and fund a
First Responder Program, as contemplated by Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 157.14, within
their respective jurisdictions;
WHEREAS, Provider, by and through its Medical Director and OMD, publishes
protocols, procedures, and policies in documents entitled the Fort Worth Regional EMS System
Out -of -Hospital & Mobile Integrated Healthcare Protocols ("OMD Protocols");
WHEREAS, Provider and its Medical Director are responsible for, among other things,
credentialing and re-credentialing of personnel, establishing minimum equipment and medication
requirements for first responder vehicles, and monitoring the quality of patient care provided
within Provider's EMS System; and
WHEREAS, Provider and FRO desire to formalize an agreement to comply with Texas
Administrative Code § 157.14, entitled "Requirements for First Responder Organization License_"
NOW THEREFORE, known by all these present, Provider and FRO, acting herein by
and through their duty authorized representatives, agree to the following terms:
I. LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION
1.1 Provider recognizes FRO as a ❑ Basic Life Support / ® Advanced Life Support First
Responder Organization. As such, FRO is to meet all requirements listed in the OMD Protocols
associated with the designated level of support.
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
1.2 When deemed necessary by Provider personnel to aid with patient care at a scene or during
patient transport, any of FRO's members or employees who are credentialed by OMD may provide
care within their credentialed scope. In such cases, equipment, supplies, and medications from a
Provider ambulance may be used as needed.
1.3 FRO shall ensure it maintains compliance with Texas Administrative Code § 157.14(e),
including, but not limited to its obligations relating to medical oversight, staffing, reeordkeeping,
infection control, data reporting, vehicle condition, and other responsibilities required for licensure
as a First Responder Organization. FRO further agrees to cooperate with Provider and the Medical
Director to the extent necessary to ensure such compliance.
1.4 The above notwithstanding, Provider acknowledges that the Texas Department of State
Health Services (DSHS) recognizes the Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) as a certified level of
EMS provider under Texas law. The ECA level is not a credentialed level under the OMD
protocols and, therefore, ECAs are not subject to medical director eredentialing requirements
applicable to credentialed positions. ECAs may, however, provide services consistent with their
DSHS certification level and within the scope of Basic Life Support (BLS) functions as defined
by state law and DSHS. FRO ECAs operating under this Agreement may receive appropriate
training as determined by Provider but such training shall not constitute or imply credentialing
under the Medical Director's protocols. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to expand
or restrict the statutory or regulatory scope of practice of ECAs under state law, nor to require the
Medical Director to credential or supervise ECAs beyond that scope.
II. PROTOCOLS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 FRO is required to adhere to the OMD Protocols, attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
2.2 FRO must equip first response apparatus with the approved supplies, medications and
equipment as referenced in the OMD Protocols consistent with FRO's level of care. A minimum
equipment and medication list is provided in the attached Exhibit `B."
III. FRO OPERATION
3.1 FRO must provide EMS first responder EMS System services twenty-four (24) hours per
day and seven (7) days per week.
3.2 In the event that such EMS System services are interrupted, FRO must notify Provider
and the Medical Director as soon as possible.
IV. PATIENT CARE REPORTING
4.1 Provider and FRO recognize documentation of patient care is essential for effective
communication and continuity of care. FRO must adopt or develop a method by which patient care
provided prior to Provider's arrival can be documented and shared with Provider before the patient
is transported. Such documentation method must be submitted to Provider and the Medical
Director for approval.
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4.2 Exhibit "C," attached hereto, contains a copy of the FRO Patient Care Report that has been
approved by the Medical Director. It is agreed that the original copy (Copy 1) will be retained by
FRO and the second copy (Copy 2) will be given to Provider before the patient is transported to
the hospital unless Electronic Patient Care Reports (EPCR) are utilized. If approved by the Medical
Director, EPCRs may be used in place of paper copies. EPCRs shall be compliant with Chapter
157.14 of the TAC.
V. CERTIFICATION OF FRO PERSONNEL WHO RENDER PATIENT CARE
5.1 The Medical Director has established a process requiring personnel to be credentialed to
provide patient care within the Provider's EMS System. FRO personnel must meet and maintain
the OMD requirements of credentialing. The Medical Director and Provider require ongoing
testing of personnel within the EMS System.
VI. ASSESSMENT OF CARE PROVIDED BY FRO
6.1 The OMD will assess care provided by the FRO based on factors including but not limited
to:
a. Contribution to the development and alignment of clinical quality goals and strategies
within the EMS System;
b. Access to relevant clinical data supporting quality assurance, performance measurement,
and improvement initiatives within the EMS System;
c. Ensuring documentation supports the accurate measurement of clinical quality goals based
on nationally endorsed clinical quality measures and benchmarks;
d. Engagement in identified quality improvement initiatives, including the development,
testing, and implementation of changes aimed at improving clinical performance;
e. Compliance and participation with the OMD Quality Assurance Policy, including clinical
case reviews, implementation of clinical restrictions if necessary, and Clinical
Improvement Plans ("CIPs") to address any identified performance gaps or deficiencies;
and
f. Participation in clinical registries and research initiatives as guided by the OMD,
supporting studies aimed at improving patient care and clinical outcomes within the EMS
System.
VII. FRO RESPONSE CODE POLICIES
7.1 FRO agrees to respond to requests for service when deemed necessary by the Provider's
Emergency Medical Dispatch protocols and policies approved by the Medical Director.
7.2 FRO may adopt other response policies that may be necessary to assure the safety and
wellbeing of their personnel and community. When such additional policies affect responses to
high -acuity medical situations, approval from the Medical Director is required.
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VIII. ON -SCENE CHAIN OF COMMAND POLICIES
8.1 In addition to FRO's standard operating procedures related to the chain of command, FRO
must recognize the Provider's EMS Supervisor as the highest ranking medically trained EMS
person on scene.
8.2 FRO shall comply with the OMD Protocols, including training of supervisory personnel.
While FRO may be responsible for incident command, the Provider is responsible for patient care
and transport decisions in accordance with the OMD Protocols.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Cancellation of Ambulances. FRO may cancel ambulance responses in accordance with
the OMD Protocols.
9.2 First Responder Personnel Accompanying Patients on Ambulances. When deemed
necessary by Provider and FRO, FRO and Provider agree to allow at least one OMD credentialed
person to assist with patient care on -board an ambulance during transport.
9.3 First Responder Personnel Driving or Operating Provider's Vehicles. When deemed
necessary by Provider and FRO, FRO personnel, that are appropriately framed in the operation
and usage of Provider's vehicles, are authorized to drive and/or operate Provider's vehicles in
situations deemed necessary to care for a patient or to secure the Provider's vehicle(s). (Example:
from time -to -time, it may be necessary for the FRO to drive the Provider's vehicle to a fire station,
or another appropriate facility, to secure it until Provider can reclaim.) Provider shall maintain
adequate insurance coverage for such vehicles whether by separate policy or self -insured status.
Provider agrees that in the event FRO operates and/or drives Provider's vehicle for this limited
purpose, FRO shall be an authorized operator of the vehicle for insurance purposes. FRO, and its
personnel, are not authorized to operate or drive Provider's vehicle for any deviation or detour
from the purpose specified herein.
9.4 Confidentiality. FRO agrees to comply with all relevant confidentiality laws of the State of
Texas and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
9.5 Business Associate Agreement. FRO must execute a separate Business Associate
Agreement ("BAA") in the form, or substantial form, of the BAA attached hereto as Exhibit "D."
9.6 Ori ig.nal Agreement Unaltered. This Agreement is intended to supplement the existing
Emergency Medical Services Interlocal Agreement ("ILA") between the Parties. The terms and
conditions of the ILA shall remain the same, in full force and effect, and are not altered by the
execution of this Agreement.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
PROVIDER:
j
By: ZjL'
Name: William Johnson
i Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 05/31 /2026
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By:
1 Name: Raymond Hill
Title: Interim Fire Chief
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this Agreement, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
I
By: 4��
Name: Ryan Zelazny
Title: Fire Deputy Chief -Operations
II Date: 05/27/2026
Date: 05/27/2026
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FORt Dd
ATTEST:
p>APPROVED AS TO FORM
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1 LEGALITY:
W.
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WBy: I I By:
Name: Jannette Goodall I Name: Taylor Paris
Title: City Secretary Title: Assistant City Attorney
Date: 06/01 /2026 Date: 05/30/2026
FRO:
By:
Name: Rex Phelps
Title: City Manager
Date: /-7-26
AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
By: W Ica(—
Name: Wayne Olson
Title: City Attorney
Date: 1- 7 - 24
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
EXHIBIT "A"
OMD PROTOCOLS
Page 6 of 9
First Responder and Provider Agreement
EXHIBIT "B"
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND MEDICATION LIST
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FORT WORTH® Office of the
Medical Director
Basic First Responder Minimum Equipment and Medication List
Oxygen Accessories
Qty
Medication Delivery Items
Qty
02 - Cylinder with Regulator (>700 psi)
1
Syringe 1 ml
2
02 - Key
1
Blunt Needle
2
Airway & Oxygen Delivery
Hyperdermic Needle 1 1/2" (21g or 25g or 27g)
2
Oral Airway - (50 / 60 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110)
1 ca
Nasal Atomizer Device
2
Nasal Airway - (22 / 24 / 26 / 28 / 30)
1 ea
Nebulizer
1
Water-Soluable Lubricant
2
Manual Vital Sign Tools
Qry
Bag Valve Mask - Adult / Pedi / Infant
1 ea
BP Cuff Adult / Pedi / Infant
1 ea
Neonate Size 0 BVM mask
1
BP Cuff Thigh or Adult XL
1
Nasal Cannula - Adult
1
Stethoscope
1
Non-Rebreather - Adult
1
Glucometer
1
Non-Rebreather - Pedi
1
Glucometer Test Strips
3
BiPap System
1
Disposable Lancets
3
Airway E to ment (Optional)
Qty
Sharps Shuttle
1
AirQ-SP-3g supraglottic airway - Neonate through Adult Sizes
1 ea
Alcohol Preps
10
ETCO2 Nasal*
1
Thermometer
1
ETCO2 In -line*
1
Pedi - Len th/A e-based Resuscitation Tape
1
Suction & Accessories
Qty
Electrical Therapy
Qry
Suction - Portable w/Canister & Lid
1
AED
1
Suction - Rigid Tip
1
Quick Combo Pads Adult/Pedi
I ea
Suction - Tubing
1
PPE / Cleaning / Biohazard
Qry
Suction - Cath 5 / 14 / 18 Fr
1 ea
Hand Sanitizer
1 bottle
Suction- Gastric Sump Tube 10 & 16 Fr
1 ea
Medical Exam Gloves
1 Box
Hemmorhage Control / Bandaging / Splinting
ry
Gown
3
Bandaids
5
Goggles/Face Shield
3
Burn Sheet
2
Masks
3
Multi Trauma Dressing
1
Safety Vest
2
Roller Gauze
2
EMS Scissors
1
Sterile 5X9 Gauze Pad
4
Penlight
1
Sterile 4X4 Gauze Pad
4
Ringcuttcr
1
Occlusive Dressing
2
Bio Hazard Bags
2
Triangular Bandages
4
MCI
Qty
Ridged Splints
2
Triagc Tape / Tags
25
Pelvic Fracture Sling
1
Monitoring Equipment
1" Tape
1
*Waveform Capnography Device - must be available if carrying
optional airway equipment
1
2" Tape
I
FRO - Basic Medication List
Qty
Saline or Sterile Water for Irrigation
1
Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablets (may substitute liquid)
2
Hot Pack
4
Acetaminophen Liquid 160mg / 5mL
35m1
Cold Pack
4
Aspirin 81 mg Tablets
4
Commercial Windless Tourniquet
1
DuoNeb Albuterol 2.5mg/ipratropium 500mcg**
3
Hemostatic Dressing / Packing
2
Epinephrine 1:1000 1mg / lml***
3
Traction Splint (optional)
1
Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablets (may substitue liquid)
3
Pedi Immobilizer (optional)
1
Ibuprofen Liquid 100mg / 5mL
30 mL
Immobilization / Patient Movement
Qty
Isopropyl Alcohol Pads
3
Backboard w/ 3 straps (optional)
1
Naloxone 2 mg / 2 ml
2
Extrication Device w/Straps & Pads
1
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL Spray or Tablet
1 btl
C-Collars - Adult & Pedi
1 ea
Odansentron 4 mg ODT
2
Head Immobilizer (optional)
1
Oral glucose 15 g
1
Obstetrics/Labor & Deliver Items
Qty
** If not carrying DuoNeb:
OB - Kit
I
Albuterol 2.5 mg / 3 ml
3
OB - Suction Bulb
1
Ipratropium 500 mcg / 3 ml
3
OB - Foil Blanket
1
***If not carrying Epi 1:1000
Effective: 07/01/2025 jEpi Pen Adult and Pediactric 1 ea
7c-1 L. Jarvis, MD, MS, E T P, System Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer
Fort Worth Office of the Medical Director
2900 Alta Mere Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
FORT WORTH® Office of the
Medical Director
ECA First Responder
Minimum Equipment and Medication List
Oxygen Accessories
Qty
Medication Delivery Items
Qty
02 - Cylinder with Regulator (>700 psi)
1
Syringe I ml
2
02 - Key
1
Blunt Needle
2
Airway & Oxygen Delivery
Qty
Hyperdcrmic Needle 1 1/2" (21g or 25g or 27g)
2
Oral Airway - (50 / 60 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110)
1 ca
Manual Vital Sign Tools
Qry
Nasal Airway - (22 / 24 / 26 / 28 / 30)
1 ca
BP Cuff Adult / Pcdi / Infant
1 ca
Water-Soluable Lubricant
2
BP Cuff Thigh or Adult XL
1
Bag Valve Mask - Adult / Pcdi / Infant
1 ca
Stethoscope
1
Neonate Size 0 BVM mask
1
Glucometer
1
Nasal Cannula - Adult
1
Glucomctcr Test Strips
3
Non-Rebrcathcr - Adult
1
Disposable Lancets
3
Non-Rebrcathcr - Pedi
1
Sharps Shuttle
1
Suction & Accessories
Qry
Alcohol Preps
6
V-vac manual suction
1
Thermometer
1
Hernmofhage Control / Bandaging/ Splinting
Electrical Therapy
Qty
Bandaids
5
AED
1
Burn Sheet
2
Quick Combo Pads Adult/Pedi
1 ca
Multi Trauma Dressing
1
Personal Protective Equipment / Cleaning / Biohazard
Qry
Roller Gauze
2
Hand Sanitizcr
1 bottle
Sterile 5X9 Gauze Pad
4
Medical Exam Gloves
1 Box
Sterile 4X4 Gauze Pad
4
Gown
3
Occlusive Dressing
2
Goggles/Face Shield
3
Triangular Bandages
4
Masks
3
SAM Splints
2
Safety Vest
2
Pelvic Fracture Sling
1
EMS Scissors
1
1" Tape
1
Penlight
1
2" Tape
1
Ringcutter
1
Saline or Sterile Water for Irrigation
1
Bio Hazard Bags
2
Cold Pack
4
FRO - ECA Medication List
Qty
Commercial Windless Tourniquet
1
Aspirin 81 mg Tablets
4
Hemostatic Dressing / Packing
2
Epinephrine 1:1000 lmg / 1mL***
1
Obstetrics/Labor & Deliver Items
Qty
Isopropyl Alcohol Pads
3
OB - Kit
1
Oral glucose 15 g
1
OB - Suction Bulb
1
Naloxone 2mg / 2ml or 0.4 mg auto injector or 4 mg nasal spray
1
OB - Foil Blanket
1
*42*If not carrying Epi 1:1,000
MCI
Qty
Epi Pcn Adult and Pcdiactric 1 ca
Triagc Tape / Tags 25
effery L. Jarvis, MD MS, EMT-P System Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer Effective: 07/01/2025
Office of the Medical Director
2900 Alta Mere Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
FORT WORTH I Office of the
Medical Director
Paramedic First Responder
Minimum Equipment and Medication List
Oxygen Accessories
Qtv
Hemmorha a Control / Boriclaging/ Splinting
tv
02 - Cylinder with Regulator (>700 psi)
1
Bandaids
5
02 - Key
I
Burn Sheet
1
Aires sy & Oxygen Delivery
Mulri Trauma Dressing
1
Oral Airway - (50 / 60 / 80 / 90 1100 / 110)
1 ca
Roller Gauze
4
Nasal Airway - (22 / 24 126 / 28 / 30)
1.2
Sterile 530 Gauze Pad
4
Water-Soluable Lubricant
2
Sterile 4X4. Gauze Pad
4
Bag Valve Mask - Adult / Pedi / Infant
1 ca
Occlusive Dressing
2
Neonate Size 0 BVM mask
1
Triangular Bandages
4
Nasal Cannula - Adult
1
Rigid Splints
2
Non-Rebmather - Adult
1
Pelvic Fracture Sling
1
Non-Rebreather - Pedi
1
1" Tape
1
Bi-PAPSystem
1
2" Tape
1
Airway Equipment
Saline or Sterile Water for Irrigation
1
ETC - Size 6.0, 6.5. 7.0, 7.5, 8.0
1 ea
Hot Pack
4
UESeope Video Laryngoscope (VL) Camera/Monitor
1
Cold Pack
4
UEScope VL Disposable Blades - size 0, 1. 2, 3.4
1 ca
Commercial Windless Tourniquet
1
Invasive Airway Scrumment Device - Adult and Pedi
1 ea
Hemostatic D—mg/packing
2
ETT Introducer- Adult
1
Traction Splint (otiona l
1
Magill Forceps - Adult and Pedi
1 ca
Manual Vital Sign Tools
Qry
AirQ-SP-3g supmglottic airway - Neonate through Adult Sizes
1 ca
BP CuffAdule / Pedi / Infant
1 ea
ETCO2 Nasal
2
BP Cuff Thigh or Adult XL
1
ETCO2 In -Gar
2
Stethoscope
1
Crvcothvroidoromv Me / Tmnstmcheal Needle Kit
1 ea
Glucomemr
1
Suction & Accessories
Qry
Glucomemr Test Strips
3
Suction - Porrablc w/Canisrer &Lid
1
Disposable Lancets
3
Suction - Rigid Tip
1
Sharps Shuttle
1
Suction - Tubing
1
Alcohol Preps
10
Suction - Cad, 5 / 14 / 18 Fr
1 ea
Thermometer
1
Suction- Gastric Sump Tube 10 & 16 Fr
1 ea
Pedi - Len th/A a -based Resuscitation Tape
1
Vascular Prep. Access, & Medication Delivery
tv
PPE / Cleaning / Biohazard
Qtv
Syringe Icc
2
Hand Sanitize,
1 botde
Syringe 3cc
2
Medical Exam Gloves
1 Box
Syringe l0cc
2
Gown
3
Normal Saline Flush 10cc (optional)
2
Goggles/Face Shield
3
Hyperdem is Needle 1 1/2" (21g or 25g or 27g)
2
Masks
3
18g Needle 1 1/2"
2
Safety Vest
3
IV Tourniquets
2
EMSScissors
1
IV Cath. 24G 3/4"
2
Penlight
1
IV Cad,. 22G I"
2
Ringcurmr
1
IV Cash. 20G 1 1/4"
2
Bio Hazard Bags
2
IV Cadh. ISG 1 1/4"
2
FRO - ALS Assist Medication List
Qty
IV Catb. 16G 1 114"
2
Acemmino hen 500 mg Tablet (may substitute liquid)
2
IV Cach. 14G 3 1/4"
2
Accmminophcn Liquid 160mg / 5mL
35 mL
Inmosseous Needle - Pedi, Adult, Bari (If EZIO, then 25 & 45 mm)
I ea
Adenosine 12 m / 2 onl (optional)
2
IV Tubing
2
Amiodarone 150mg / 3 mL
3
Vcniguard
2
Aspirin 81 mg Tablet
4
Nasal Atomizer Device
2
Arropine lmg/I0mL
4
Nebulizer
1
Calcium Chloride 10% 1 gm / 10 mL (optional)
1
Obstetrics/Labor & Deliver Items
Qry
Dexerose 105f. (25g / 250mL)
2
OB - Kc
1
Diphenhydramine, 50 mg / 2 mL
1
OB - Suction Bulb
1
DuoNeb Abutcm12.5mg / ipmtropium 500mcg*
3
OB - Foil Blanket
1
Epinephrine 1: 10,000 long / LOmL
3
Immobilization / Patient Movement
Qry
Epinephrine 1: 1000 long / mL
6 or. 2 with Racemic Epi
Backboards w/ 3 strops (Optional)
1
Fentanyl 100mcg / 2mL (optional)
3
Extrication Device
1
Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablets (may substimre liquid)
3
C-Collars - Adult & Pedi
1 ca libuprofen
100mg / 5 mL
30 mL
Head Immobilizer (optional)
1
Isopropyl Alcohol Pads
3
Pedi Immobilizer (optional)
I
Kecamine 200 mg / 20 ml (optional)
1
Monitoring Equipment
Kemmlac 30 rng / 2 mL
1
Cardiac Monitor
1
L(docaine 2% 100 mg / 5 mL
2
Waveform Capnography Device
1
Midazolam 5 mg / 1 ml (optional)
4
Quick Combo Pads Adult! Pedi
1 ea
Nalozone 2 mg / 2 mL
2
ECG Electrodes
1 set
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL Spray or Tablet
1 bd
ECG Paper
I roll
Normal Saline 1000 mL
2
MCI
Ory
Normal Saline 250 mL
1
Triage Tape / Tags
25
Ondansetron 4 mg ODT
2
Ondansetron 4mg / 1mL 2
Oral glucose 15 g 1
Racemic Epinephrine 2.25% 11.25 mg / 0.5 mL (optional) 2
Sodium Bicarb 8.4%% 50 ml (1 mEq / mL) 2
*Albuterol 23 mg / 3 mL 6 or. 3 with DuoNeb
•Ipmtropium 500 to/ 3 mL If not carrying DuoNeb 3
effery L. jArvii, MD, MS, EMT-P, System Medical Director / Cluef Medical Officer Effective: 07101/2025
Fort Worth Office of the Medical Director
2900 Alta Mere Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
EXHIBIT "C"
FRO PATIENT CARE REPORT
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Front of First (White) and Second (Yellow) Page
FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATION
EMS INCIDENT REPORT
FRO: Company:
FD Inc #: Date: / / FD Alarm Time:
Inc. Location:
Pt Name:
Address:
SSN:
DOB: / / Age: (M/F)
SKIN / Capillary Refill
❑Absent ❑Delayed ❑Normal
Parent/
Guardian
TIME
PULSE
BLOOD PRESSURE
RESP
SP02
GLUCOSE
PULSE QUALITY ❑Regular ❑Irregular []Strong ❑Weak -[]Absent
SKIN CONDITION ❑Moist ❑Dry ❑Warm ❑Cool ❑Pale ❑Blue ❑Red []Normal
INITIAL GLASGOW COMA SCALE:
INITIAL TRAUMA SCORE:
Chief Complaint:
Past History:
Medications:
Allergies:_
Narrative:
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Front of First (White) and Second (Yellow) Page
FRO. -
FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATION
EMS INCIDENT REPORT
Company:
FD Inc #: Date: / / FD Alarm Time:
Inc. Location:
Pt Name:
Address:
SSN: / / DOB: / / Age: (M/F)
SKIN / Capillary Refill
❑Absent ❑Delayed ❑Normal
Parent/
Guardian
TIME
PULSE
BLOOD PRESSURE
RESP
SP02
GLUCOSE
PULSE QUALITY ElRegular ❑Irregular ❑Strong []Weak ❑Absent
SKIN CONDITION ❑Moist ❑Dry ❑Warm ❑Cool ❑Pale ❑Blue ❑Red ONormal
INITIAL GLASGOW COMA SCALE:
INITIAL TRAUMA SCORE:
Chief Complaint:
Past History:
Medications:
Allergies: ❑NKDA
Narrative:
❑AMA ❑RAS
F.D. Sign Off FWFD EMS Sign Off
Back of First (White) Page
AMA FORM
REFUSAL OF TREATMENT / RECHASO DE TRATAMIENTO
(PARAMEDIC USE ONLY)
This is to certify that I release (FRO) and its employees from liability
for any claim arising from or associated with my injuries or condition; and I refuse further treatment even
though I am informed and I am aware that my injuries may be serious and may require further treatment.
Esto es para certificar que renuncio de cargos al (FRO) y sus
empleados de toda culpabilidad si algun resultado apareciera asociado con mis lastimaduras o condiciones
y rehuso todo tratamiento despues qua se me ha informado y me consta qua mis lastimaduras pueden ser
mas serias y despues requieren mas serios tratamientos.
Legal Representative
Witness
Paramedic
RELEASE AT SCENE FORM
Did patient or LEO activate 911 for EMS?
DYes ❑No
Patient disoriented or confused?
DYes []No
Any loss of consciousness?
DYes ❑No
Any evidence of alcohol and/or drug use?
DYes ❑No
Any complaints of pain, illness, or psychological complaint/concem?
DYes ❑No
Any significant mechanism of injury?
DYes ❑No
Same vehicle DOS?
DYes []No
Family voicing concerns over patient's refusal?
DYes ❑No
If YES is answered to any of the above questions, you MUST complete a
Patient Record Form AMA and a Release At Scene cannot be used.
refuse any medical assessment, evaluation or treatment and refuse to be transported to a medical facility. I
hereby release MedStar, the AMAA and the EPAB, their officials, officers, agents, and employees from all
liability, claims and causes of action arising from or relating to my decision to refuse medical assessment,
evaluation or treatment.
U
Signature Phone
Parent/Guardian Signature Relationship
Home Address Date
I performed a scene assessment and observed that there appears to be no significant mechanism of injury
at the scene and it appears has no obvious
injury, illness, medical or physical complaints or symptoms.
EMS Personnel Signature EMS Personnel Printed Name
Date Incident Number Unit Number
Witness Signature Witness Printed Name
REFUSAL TO SIGN
The person named above refused to sign this form.
EMS Personnel Signature EMS Personnel Printed Name
Date Incident Number Unit Number
Witness Signature Witness Printed Name
Incident Address City
EXHIBIT "D"
BUSINESS ASSOCLATE AGREEMENT
First Responder and Provider Agreement Page 9 of 9
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CITY OF FORT WORTH BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This Business Associate Agreement (the `BAA") is made and entered into by and between the
City of Fort Worth Texas, a home -rule municipality organized under the laws of the state of Texas
("Covered Entity") and the City of Haltom City Texas, a home -rule municipality organized under
the laws of the state of Texas [corporation, limited liability company, etc.](`Business Associate",
in accordance with the meaning given to those terms at 45 CFR § 164.501). In this BAA. Covered
Entity and Business Associate are each a "Party" and, collectively, are the "Parties."
WHEREAS, Covered Entity is a "covered entity" as defined under the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, as amended by the HITECH Act
(as defined below) and the related regulations promulgated by HHS (as defined below)
(collectively, "HIPAA") and, as such, is required to comply with HIPAA's provisions regarding
the confidentiality and privacy of Protected Health Information ("PHI");
WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into or will enter into one or more agreements under
which Business Associate provides or will provide certain specified services to Covered Entity
(collectively, the "Agreement");
WHEREAS, in providing services pursuant to the Agreement, Business Associate will
have access to PHI;
WHEREAS, by providing the services pursuant to the Agreement, Business Associate will
become a "business associate" of the Covered Entity as such teen is defined under HIPAA;
WHEREAS, both Parties are committed to complying with all federal and state laws
governing the confidentiality and privacy of health information. including_ but not limited to, the
Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information found at 45 CFR Part 160
and Part 164, Subparts A and E (collectively, the "Privacy Rule"); and
WHEREAS, both Parties intend to protect the privacy and provide for the security of
Protected Health Information disclosed to Business Associate pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement, HIPAA and other applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein
and the continued provision of PHI by Covered Entity to Business Associate under the Agreement
in reliance on this BAA, the Parties agree as follows:
FORT WORTH,.,.
1. Definitions
For purposes of this BAA, the Parties give the following meaning to each of the terms in this
Section 1 below. Any capitalized term used in this BAA, but not otherwise defined, has the
meaning given to that term in the Privacy Rule or pertinent law.
A. "Affiliate" means a subsidiary or affiliate of Covered Entity that is, or has been,
considered a covered entity, as defined by HIPAA.
B. "Breach" means the acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI in a manner not
permitted under the Privacy Rule which compromises the security or privacy of the PHI, as defined
in 45 CFR § 164.402.
C. "Breach Notification Rule" means the portion of HIPAA set forth in Subpart D of 45
CFR Part 164.
D. "Data Aggregation" means, with respect to PHI created or received by Business
Associate in its capacity as the "business associate" under HIPAA of Covered Entity, the
combining of such PHI by Business Associate with the PHI received by Business Associate in its
capacity as a business associate of one or more other "covered entity" under HIPAA, to permit
data analyses that relate to the Health Care Operations (defined below) of the respective covered
entities. The meaning of"data aggregation" in this BAA shall be consistent with the meaning given
to that term in the Privacy Rule,
E. "Designated Record Set" has the meaning given to such term under the Privacy Rule,
including 45 CFR § 164.501.B.
F. "De -Identify" means to alter the PHI such that the resulting information meets the
requirements described in 45 CFR § § 164.514(a) and (b).
G. "Electronic PHI" means any PHI maintained in or transmitted by electronic media as
defined in 45 CFR § 160.103.
H. "Health Care Operations" has the meaning given to that term in 45 CFR § 164.501.
I. "HHS" means the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
J. "HITECH Act" means the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act, enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law
111-005.
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K. "Individual" has the same meaning given to that term i in 45 CFR §§164.501 and
160.130 and includes a person who qualifies as a personal representative in accordance with 45
CFR §164.502(g).
L. "Privacy Rule" means that portion of HIPAA set forth in 45 CFR Part 166 and Part 164,
Subparts A and E.
M. "Protected Health Information" or "PHI" has the meaning given to the term "protected
health information" in 45 CFR §§164.501 and 160.103, limited to the information created or
received by Business Associate from or on behalf of Covered Entity.
N. "Security Incident" means the attempted or successful unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, modification, or destruction of information or interference with system operations in
an information system.
O. "Security Rule" means the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Health
Information provided in 45 CFR Part 160 & Part 164, Subparts A and C.
P. "Unsecured Protected Health Information" or "Unsecured PHI" means any "protected
health information" as defined in 45 CFR § § 164.501 and 160.103 that is not rendered unusable,
unreadable or indecipherable to unauthorized individuals through the use of a technology or
methodology specified by the HHS Secretary in the guidance issued pursuant to the HITECH Act
and codified at 42 USC § 17932(h).
2. Use and Disclosure of PHI
A. Except as otherwise provided in this BAA, Business Associate may use or disclose
PHI as reasonably necessary to provide the services described in the Agreement to Covered Entity,
and to undertake other activities of Business Associate permitted or required of Business Associate
by this BAA or as required by law.
B. Except as otherwise limited by this BAA or federal or state law, Covered Entity
authorizes Business Associate to use the PHI in its possession for the proper management and
administration of Business Associate's business and to carry out its legal responsibilities. Business
Associate may disclose PHI for its proper management and administration, provided that (i) the
disclosures are required by law; or (ii) Business Associate obtains, in writing, prior to making any
disclosure to a third party (a) reasonable assurances from this third party that the PHI will be held
confidential as provided under this BAA and used or further disclosed only as required by law or
for the purpose for which it was disclosed to this third party and (b) an agreement from this third
party to notify Business Associate immediately of any breaches of the confidentiality of the PHI,
to the extent it has knowledge of the breach.
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C. Business Associate will not use or disclose PHI in a manner other than as provided
in this BAA, as permitted under the Privacy Rule, or as required by law. Business Associate will
use or disclose PHI, to the extent practicable, as a limited data set or limited to the minimum
necessary amount of PHI to carry out the intended purpose of the use or disclosure, in accordance
with Section 13405(b) of the HITECH Act (codified at 42 USC §17935(b)) and any of the act's
implementing regulations adopted by HHS, for each use or disclosure of PHI.
D. Upon request, Business Associate will make available to Covered Entity any of
Covered Entity's PHI that Business Associate or any of its agents or subcontractors have in their
possession.
E. Business Associate may use PHI to report violations of law to appropriate Federal
and State authorities, consistent with 45 CFR §164.5020)(1).
3. Safeguards Against Misuse of PHI
Business Associate will use appropriate safeguards to prevent the use or disclosure of PHI
other than as provided by the Agreement or this BAA and Business Associate agrees to implement
administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the
confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Electronic PHI that it creates, receives, maintains
or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity. Business Associate agrees to take reasonable steps,
including providing adequate training to its employees to ensure compliance with this BAA and
to ensure that the actions or omissions of its employees or agents do not cause Business Associate
to breach the terms of this BAA.
4. Reporting Disclosure of PHI and Security Incidents
Business Associate will report to Covered Entity in writing any use or disclosure of PHI
not provided for by this BAA of which it becomes aware and Business Associate agrees to report
to Covered Entity any Security Incident affecting Electronic PHI of Covered Entity of which it
becomes aware. Business Associate agrees to report any such event within five business days of
becoming aware of the event.
5. Reporting Breaches of Unsecured PHI
Business Associate will notify Covered Entity in writing promptly upon the discovery of
any Breach of Unsecured PHI in accordance with the requirements set forth in 45 CFR § 164.410,
but in no case later than 30 calendar days after discovery of a Breach. Business Associate will
reimburse Covered Entity for any costs incurred by it in complying with the requirements of
Subpart D of 45 CFR § 164 that are imposed on Covered Entity as a result of a Breach committed
by Business Associate.
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6. Mitigation of Disclosures of PHI
Business Associate will take reasonable measures to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any
harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of any use or disclosure of PHI by Business
Associate or its agents or subcontractors in violation of the requirements of this BAA.
7. Agreements with Agents or Subcontractors
Business Associate will ensure that any of its agents or subcontractors that have access to,
or to which Business Associate provides, PHI agree in writing to the restrictions and conditions
concerning uses and disclosures of PHI contained in this BAA and agree to implement reasonable
and appropriate safeguards to protect any Electronic PHI that it creates, receives, maintains or
transmits on behalf of Business Associate or, through the Business Associate, Covered Entity.
Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity, or upstream Business Associate, of all
subcontracts and agreements relating to the Agreement, where the subcontractor or agent receives
PHI as described in section I.M. of this BAA. Such notification shall occur within 30 (thirty)
calendar days of the execution of the subcontract by placement of such notice on the Business
Associate's primary website. Business Associate shall ensure that all subcontracts and agreements
provide the same level of privacy and security as this BAA.
8. Audit
Upon request, Business Associate will provide Covered Entity, or upstream Business
Associate, with a copy of its most recent independent HIPAA compliance report (AT-C 315),
HITRUST certification or other mutually agreed upon independent standards based third party
audit report. Covered entity agrees not to re -disclose Business Associate's audit report.
9. Access to PHI by Individuals
A. Upon request, Business Associate agrees to furnish Covered Entity with copies of
the PHI maintained by Business Associate in a Designated Record Set in the time and manner
designated by Covered Entity to enable Covered Entity to respond to an Individual's request for
access to PHI under 45 CFR § 164.524.
B. In the event any Individual or personal representative requests access to the
Individual's PHI directly from Business Associate, Business Associate within ten business days,
will forward that request to Covered Entity. Any disclosure of, or decision not to disclose, the PHI
requested by an Individual or a personal representative and compliance with the requirements
applicable to an Individual's right to obtain access to PHI shall be the sole responsibility of
Covered Entity.
10. Amendment of PHI
A. Upon request and instruction from Covered Entity, Business Associate will amend
PHI or a record about an Individual in a Designated Record Set that is maintained by, or otherwise
within the possession of, Business Associate as directed by Covered Entity in accordance with
procedures established by 45 CFR §164.526. Any request by Covered Entity to amend such
information will be completed by Business Associate within 15 business days of Covered Entity's
request.
B. In the event that any Individual requests that Business Associate amend such
Individual's PHI or record in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate within ten business
days will forward this request to Covered Entity. Any amendment of, or decision not to amend.
the PHI or record as requested by an Individual and compliance with the requirements applicable
to an Individual's right to request an amendment of PHI will be the sole responsibility of Covered
Entity.
11. Accounting of Disclosures
A. Business Associate will document any disclosures of PHI made by it to account for
such disclosures as required by 45 CFR § 164.528(a). Business Associate also will make available
information related to such disclosures as would be required for Covered Entity to respond to a
request for an accounting of disclosures in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.528. At a minimum,
Business Associate will furnish Covered Entity the following with respect to any covered
disclosures by Business Associate: (i) the date of disclosure of PHI; (ii) the name of the entity or
person who received PHI, and, if known, the address of such entity or person; (iii) a brief
description of the PHI disclosed, and (iv) a brief statement of the purpose of the disclosure which
includes the basis for such disclosure.
B. Business Associate will furnish to Covered Entity information collected in
accordance with this Section 10, within ten business days after written request by Covered Entity,
to permit Covered Entity to make an accounting of disclosures as required by 45 CFR §164.528,
or in the event that Covered Entity elects to provide an Individual with a list of its business
associates, Business Associate will provide an accounting of its disclosures of PHI upon request
of the Individual, if and to the extent that such accounting is required under the HITECH Act or
under HHS regulations adopted in connection with the HITECH Act.
C. In the event an Individual delivers the initial request for an accounting directly to
Business Associate, Business Associate will within ten business days forward such request to
Covered Entity.
12. Availability of Books and Records
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Business Associate will make available its internal practices, books, agreements, records,
and policies and procedures relating to the use and disclosure of PHI, upon request, to the Secretary
of HHS for purposes of determining Covered Entity's and Business Associate's compliance with
HIPAA, and this BAA.
13. Responsibilities of Covered Entity
With regard to the use and/or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate, Covered Entity agrees to:
A. Notify Business Associate of any limitation(s) in its notice of privacy practices in
accordance with 45 CFR §164.520, to the extent that such limitation may affect Business
Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
B. Notify Business Associate of any changes in, or revocation of, permission by an
Individual to use or disclose Protected Health Information, to the extent that such changes may
affect Business Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
C. Notify Business Associate of any restriction to the use or disclosure of PHI that
Covered Entity has agreed to in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.522, to the extent that such
restriction may affect Business Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.
D. Except for data aggregation or management and administrative activities of
Business Associate, Covered Entity shall not request Business Associate to use or disclose PHI in
any manner that would not be permissible under HIPAA if done by Covered Entity.
14. Data Ownership
Business Associate's data stewardship does not confer data ownership rights on Business
Associate with respect to any data shared with it under the Agreement, including any and all forms
thereof.
15. Term and Termination
A. This BAA will become effective upon execution by the Covered Entity's City
Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Assistant City Manager, and will continue in effect until all
obligations of the Parties have been met under the Agreement and under this BAA, unless earlier
terminated in accordance with the terms of this BAA.
B. Covered Entity may terminate immediately this BAA, the Agreement, and any
other related agreements if Covered Entity determines that Business Associate has breached a
material term of this BAA and Business Associate has failed to cure that material breach, to
Covered Entity's reasonable satisfaction, within 30 days after written notice from Covered Entity.
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Covered Entity may report the problem to the Secretary of HHS if termination is not feasible.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Covered Entity may also terminate the Agreement any other
related agreements as provided by the terms of such agreements. Additionally, Covered Entity may
terminate this BAA for convenience upon 30 days' prior written notice to Business Associate.
C. If Business Associate determines that Covered Entity has breached a material term
of this BAA, then Business Associate will provide Covered Entity with written notice of the
existence of the breach and shall provide Covered Entity with 30 days to cure the breach. Covered
Entity's failure to cure the breach within the 30-day period will be grounds for immediate
termination of the Agreement and this BAA by Business Associate. Business Associate may report
the breach to HHS.
D. Upon termination of the Agreement or this BAA for any reason, all PHI maintained
by Business Associate will be returned to Covered Entity or destroyed by Business Associate.
Business Associate will not retain any copies of such information. This provision will apply to
PHI in the possession of Business Associate's agents and subcontractors. If return or destruction
of the PHI is not feasible, in Business Associate's reasonable judgment, Business Associate will
furnish Covered Entity with notification, in writing, of the conditions that make return or
destruction infeasible. Upon mutual agreement of the Parties that return or destruction of the PHI
is infeasible, Business Associate will extend the protections of this BAA to such information for
as long as Business Associate retains such information and will limit further uses and disclosures
to those purposes that make the return or destruction of the information not feasible. The Parties
understand that this Section 14.D. will survive any termination of this BAA.
16. Effect of BAA
A. This BAA is a part of and subject to the terms of the Agreement, except that to the
extent any terms of this BAA conflict with any term of the Agreement, the terms of this BAA will
govern.
B. Except as expressly stated in this BAA or as provided by law, this BAA will not
create any rights in favor of any third party.
17. Regulatory References
Regulatory References. A reference in this BAA to a section in HIPAA means the section
as in effect or as amended at the time.
18. Notices
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this BAA will be conclusively determined
to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents, employees, servants
or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the transmission, or
(3) received by the other parry by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To Covered Entity:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
To Business Associate:
City of Haltom City
Attn: City Manager
4801 Haltom Road
Haltom City, TX 76117
Facsimile: (817) 759-8656
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's With copy to Haltom City Fire Department
Office at same address Attn- Fire Chief
5525 Broadway Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
19. Amendments and Waiver
This BAA may not be modified, nor will any provision be waived or amended, except in
writing duly signed by authorized representatives of the Parties. A waiver with respect to one event
shall not be construed as continuing, or as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy as to subsequent
events.
20. HITECH Act Compliance
The Parties acknowledge that the HITECH Act includes significant changes to the Privacy
Rule and the Security Rule. The privacy subtitle of the HITECH Act sets forth provisions that
significantly change the requirements for business associates and the agreements between business
associates and covered entities under HIPAA and these changes may be further clarified in
forthcoming regulations and guidance. Each Party agrees to comply with the applicable provisions
of the HITECH Act and any HHS regulations issued with respect to the HITECH Act. The Parties
also agree to negotiate in good faith to modify this BAA as reasonably necessary to comply with
the HITECH Act and its regulations as they become effective but, in the event that the Parties are
unable to reach agreement on such a modification, either Party will have the right to terminate this
BAA upon 30- days' prior written notice to the other Party.
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[Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.] / [ACCEPTED
AND AGREED:]
Covered Entity:
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By:
Name: William Johnson_
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: 05/31 /2026
Business Associate
By:
Name: Rey Phelps
Title: City Manager
Date: /-%' 2w
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name: _Raymond Hill
Title: Interim Fire Chief
Approved as to Form and Legality
By:
Name: Taylor C. Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the
person responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
By:
Name: Ryan Zelazny
Title: Fire Deputy Chief - Operations
City Secretary:
By:
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: City of Haltom City First Responder and Provider Agreement
Subject of the Agreement:
Obligates each jurisdiction to comply with the terms of their respective EMS Interlocal Agreement.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 0 No ❑
If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date:
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date:
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No ED
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 0 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder:
rder:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.