Subject:
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Transfer of three vehicles from the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority to the Pinellas County Sheriff.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the transfer of three vehicles from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority to the Pinellas County Sheriff.
• Tactical paramedics have been embedded with the Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team since 1986.
• On May 19, 2025, the County Administrator approved a new Memorandum of Understanding for the overall program which includes transferring the three tactical EMS vehicles to the Pinellas County Sheriff by September 30, 2025.
• The purpose is to improve efficiency by aligning operations and maintenance under the Sheriff’s Office.
• The vehicles being transferred are a 2023 Ford Transit, a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, and a 2005 Ford Excursion.
• EMS is no longer required to maintain said vehicles. The Sheriff shall be responsible for the maintenance, fuel, and repair of vehicles.
• Proof of title transfer to be provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff.
• This recommended approach ensures the continued public safety use of the assets. This item has no negative fiscal impact on Safety and Emergency Services and this fund will likely see a reduction in operating, maintenance, and fuel costs of approximately $4,800.00 per year. The EMS Fund will also no longer be contributing to the replacement on one vehicle through the Vehicle Replacement Program (VRP). Vehicle replacement funds that have been collected for the replacement of one vehicle and will be credited towards future EMS vehicle purchases. The department is expecting to see a reduction of approximately $6,560.00 annually in VRP contributions.
• The EMS Authority authorizes and directs staff to complete the transfer of the titles and complete all County surplus procedures.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
Summary
Approval of the transfer of three vehicles from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority to the Pinellas County Sheriff. The vehicles contemplated by this transfer are a 2023 Ford Transit, a 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, and a 2005 Ford Excursion.
EMS is no longer required to maintain said vehicles. The Sheriff shall be responsible for the maintenance, fuel, and repair of vehicles.
Proof of title transfer to be provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff.
This recommended approach ensures the continued public safety use of the assets. This item has no negative fiscal impact on Pinellas County and will likely save costs in future years.
The EMS Authority authorizes and directs staff to complete the surplus procedures.
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Background Information:
Tactical paramedics have been embedded with the Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team since 1986.
On May 19, 2025, the County Administrator approved a new Memorandum of Understanding for the overall program which includes transferring the three (3) Tactical EMS vehicles to the Pinellas County Sheriff by September 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Upon the transfer of these three (3) vehicles, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund will realize a reduction in operating, maintenance, and fuel costs related to these vehicles of approximately $4,800.00 per year. The EMS Fund will also no longer be contributing to the replacement on one (1) vehicle through the Vehicle Replacement Program (VRP). Vehicle replacement funds that have been collected for the replacement of one (1) vehicle and will be credited towards future EMS vehicle purchases. The department is expecting to see a reduction of approximately $6,560.00 annually in VRP contributions.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
Fleet Management
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Attachments:
3 Bills of Sale - Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office