Subject:
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Interlocal Agreement with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District to provide British Petroleum Economic Settlement Funds to support the District’s purchase of a water rescue unit.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Interlocal Agreement with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District to provide British Petroleum (BP) Funds to support the District’s purchase of a water rescue unit.
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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
Summary:
In accordance with the Board’s approval of BP projects and associated funding for each project on December 13, 2016, this Interlocal Agreement with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District will provide $150,000.00 to the District to support the purchase of a water rescue unit to enhance and improve countywide water rescue capabilities.
Background/Explanation:
The East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District will utilize this watercraft to respond to water rescue emergencies and to assist citizens on Lake Tarpon as well as to provide closest unit coverage anywhere in Pinellas County in accordance with the automatic aid agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
This Interlocal Agreement provides $150,000.00 from the $7.1 million BP Economic Settlement Funds. The funding has been appropriated for this purpose in the FY2017 Budget. The County shall have no obligations related to maintenance, operation, and/or any other activity yielding a fiscal impact.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Interlocal Agreement is granted under Resolution No. 16-90 adopted on December 13, 2016.
Staff Member Responsible:
Craig A. Hare, Director, EMS & Fire Administration
Partners:
East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District
Attachments:
Water Rescue Interlocal Agreement
Photo of Watercraft