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Extension of the Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team Agreement with the Cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the extension of the Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team (TRT) Agreement between the County and the Cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg.
• The current TRT Agreement was executed on September 27, 2016 and is due to expire on September 30, 2020 with an option for a five-year renewal.
• Article IX, Section 903 provides that the Parties may modify the Agreement by written agreement duly executed by the Parties with the same formality and it is the desire of the Parties to modify the terms of the TRT Agreement to allow for a one year extension with a new expiration date of September 30, 2021 and hereby agree to waive the provision of the TRT Agreement which provides for a five year renewal term.
• The Contractors and the County have mutually agreed to evaluate the training program and funding levels to meet the various technical rescue training components including trench rescue, structure collapse, urban search and rescue, high angle / rope rescue, swift water rescue, machinery and industrial extrication, and technical rescue medical specialist during the next fiscal year.
• The Contractors and the County agree that, except as provided herein, upon approval of this Extension, all terms of the TRT Agreement will remain in force and effect as if the original term extended to September 30, 2021.
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
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One-year extension of the Technical Rescue Team Agreement between the County and the Cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg.
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Background Information:
The current TRT Agreement was executed on September 27, 2016 with an effective date for reimbursement purposes retroactive to October 1, 2015. The current expiration of the agreement is September 30, 2020 with the option for an additional five-year extension.
Article IX, Section 903 of the TRT Agreement provides that the Parties may modify the Agreement by written agreement duly executed by the Parties with the same formality and it is the desire of the Parties to modify the terms of the TRT Agreement to allow for a one (1) year extension with a new expiration date of September 30, 2021 and hereby agree to waive the provision of the TRT Agreement which provides for a five (5) year renewal term.
The Contractors and the County have mutually agreed to evaluate the training program and funding levels to meet the various technical rescue training components including trench rescue, structure collapse, urban search and rescue, high angle / rope rescue, swift water rescue, machinery and industrial extrication, and technical rescue medical specialist during the next fiscal year.
The Contractors and the County agree that, except as provided herein, upon approval of this Extension, all terms of the TRT Agreement will remain in force and effect as if the original term extended to September 30, 2021.
Fiscal Impact:
Annual expenditure of up to $225,600.00 in compensation to the contractors is consistent with the FY21 Tentative Budget for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund and Fire Regional Services cost center within the General Fund. Additional operating and capital expenditures of $287,030.00 are included in the FY21 Tentative Budget per the appendices in the original Technical Rescue Team Agreement.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Clearwater
City of Largo
City of Pinellas Park
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
2020 Extension of Technical Rescue Team Agreement
2016 Technical Rescue Team Agreement