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Approve state EMS license for Falck Southwest Corp. to provide ambulance service in Richardson
What this is
The council is asked to approve the issuance of a Texas Department of State Health Services EMS license to Falck Southwest Corp. (doing business as Falck) and authorize the required letter of notification, allowing Falck to legally provide emergency medical services in Richardson.
Why it matters
This license is required for Falck to operate ambulances in the city, directly affecting emergency medical response available to residents.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — March 3, 2025 meeting
- March 3, 2025 Vote taken — March 3, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 3, 2025
Approve EMS license issuance and authorize notification letter
Official agenda language
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF A TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES EMS LICENSE TO FALCK SOUTHWEST CORP. DBA FALCK FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS AND LETTER OF NOTIFICATION THEREOF.
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