2007-026 To Enter Into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for Participation in the Public Access Defibrillator ProgramTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2007-026
A By-law to Enter Into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the
County of Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for Participation
in the Public Access Defibrillator Program
WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws with respect to the health, safety and well-
being of persons;
AND WHEREAS Section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
states that it is the role of Council to ensure that the administrative policies, practices
and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council;
AND WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte deems it
desirable to enter into a Letter of Understanding with The Corporation of the County of
Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for participation in the Public
Access Defibrillator Program;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Letter of Understanding
attached hereto as Schedule "A" and forming part of this By-law.
2. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28T" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 28T" DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2007.
THE CO_ RPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2007-026
Township of Oro-Medonte
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Letter of Understanding ;
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The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte has learned that the
Corporation of the County of Simcoe, through the County of Simcoe Paramedic
Services (hereinafter called the CSPS) has developed the framework for a public
access defibrillator program and has the necessary infrastructure and
community support in place (hereinafter called PAD program).
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte has declared an interest
to participate in the PAD program with the Corporation of the County of
Simcoe and the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services for the supply of one
(1) AED unit(s), inclusive of wall cabinet(s) and (2) year service agreement.
It is mutually understood that the ownership of said AED unit(s) will remain
the property of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe.
The Township of Oro-Medonte wishes to place an AED in the Oro-Medonte
Community Arena location with the understanding that the Township of Oro-
Medonte will be responsible for the following;
1) Installation of wall cabinet and AED unit is the responsibility of the (facility).
2) Provide designated emergency contact name and phone number(s) to
the PAD program coordinator.
3) Provide the required information for registration with the PAD program
and emergency response dispatch center.
4) Inform PAD program coordinator of designated staff responsible for
responding to cardiac arrests within the facility that will participate in
required training.
5) The facility /municipality must have an appropriate emergency response
plan in place to participate in this program.
6) Perform and record regular /weekly inspection on each AED unit and
provide PAD program coordinator with the necessary documentation.
7) Inform PAD program coordinator affer the use of each AED unit.
8) Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the PAD program.
9) Any maintenance required outside of the two year service agreement for
the AED unit. The costs to extend the service agreement beyond the
initial two year period will be the responsibility of the facility.
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It is also understood that CSPS will be responsible for the following:
1) Make recommendations on the location for installation of AED unit(s), wall
cabinet and signs within proposed facility through a site inspection.
2) Arrange for the delivery of the AED unit to the designated facility.
3) Provide basic life support (BLS), CPR and AED training for staff responsible
for responding to cardiac arrests within the facility.
4) Facilitate the maintenance of AED through manufacturer for a two year
period from date of installation. The costs to extend the service
agreement beyond the initial two year period will be the responsibility of
the facility.
5) Registration of the facility address with the PAD program and emergency
response dispatch center.
6) Provide Quality Assurance activities that include but are not limited to :
1. The periodic review of the organizations failure prevention program.
2. The downloading and review of event data after the use of the
AED.
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
H.S. Hughes, May r COUNTY OF MCO
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