Consider and take appropriate action on an interlocal agreement with City of Pflugerville for one-time funding in the amount of $600,000, to be used by City of Pflugerville for provision of ambulance transport and advanced life support emergency medical services using Travis County ESD #2 exclusively as its provider. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Shea)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

On September 3, 2025, under agenda Item No. BH-21, the Commissioners Court authorized the expenditure of $600,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026 as one-time funds to provide City of Pflugerville, at its request, support for City’s transition to Emergency Services District No. 2 for provision of emergency medical services within the city limits. In a letter to the Court dated June 19, 2025, in which it requested these funds from County, the City noted that, “Travis County’s contribution would allow us to make the transition from a private to a more robust and higher quality public EMS system.” <br><br>The Travis County Commissioners Court’s priority is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County. The Court is authorized to expend funds toward the provision of emergency ambulance service in the County pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 774. Such expenditure serves a public purpose. <br><br>