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Agreement with the City of Madeira Beach to provide advanced funding toward the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services station.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of a funding agreement between Pinellas County and the City of Madeira Beach (City) toward the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station.
• The County and the Redington communities have determined the need for an EMS station to serve the Redington Beaches and Madeira Beach. The City and County desire for the City to manage the design and construction of the Redington EMS Station to be located at 190 173rd Avenue East, North Redington Beach, FL 33708.
• The City provides fire rescue services and is under contract with the County EMS and will staff the Redington EMS Station and be the service provider.
• The County has Penny for Pinellas funds, which are being made available to provide funding assistance for the construction of the new EMS station. The County has agreed to enter into this agreement to provide advanced funding to the City for such design and construction.
• The actual cost to the County shall not exceed the project cap of $7,400,000.00 without an amendment to this agreement, subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
• County funds may be used by City for the following to include, but not limited to, engineering, site preparation including soil and/or environmental testing, design, construction, and associated costs directly related to the project.
• The term of this agreement shall commence on the date approved and signed by the County and shall end on September 30, 2026.
• Funding is budgeted under the Redington Beach Rescue Station Project 002996A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,400,000.
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:
Summary
Agreement with the City of Madeira Beach to provide funding of up to $7,400,000.00 to assist the City in their construction of a new Redington EMS Station to be located at 190 173rd Avenue E, North Redington Beach, FL 33708.
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Background Information:
The County and the Redington communities have determined the need for a new EMS station to serve the Redington Beaches and Madeira Beach. The City provides fire rescue services and is under contract with the County for emergency medical services (“EMS”) and will staff the Redington EMS Station and be the service provider, and the City and County desire for the City to manage the design and construction of the new Redington EMS Station.
County has agreed to enter into this Agreement to provide funding to the City for such design and construction of a new Redington EMS Station to be located at 190 173rd Avenue E, North Redington Beach, FL 33708.
City shall provide documentation to include purchase orders, invoices, and proof of payment to account for the actual expenses incurred during the design and construction of the Project. Such documentation shall include a cover letter and detailed use of the funding draw by recapping the expenses. City shall remit documented expenses to the County periodically during each fiscal year up to the cap for each fiscal year and subject to the Project cap.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is budgeted under the Redington Beach Rescue Station Project 002996A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $7,400,000.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Madeira Beach
Attachments:
Agreement
Letters of Support