Subject:
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Resolution to receive Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund monies for pre-hospital emergency medical services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the resolution certifying that monies received from the State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trust Fund will be used to improve and expand pre-hospital emergency medical services.
• The State of Florida dispenses funds annually from the EMS Trust Fund to Boards of County Commissioners upon their application to the State. These funds cannot supplant existing County EMS budget allocations.
• The grant rules require the Board of County Commissioners to submit a Resolution each year specifying the grant funds will be used to improve and expand the county pre-hospital EMS systems.
• Grant revenue of $122,074.00 will be awarded by the State EMS Trust Fund to Pinellas County EMS upon application. No matching funds are associated with this grant.
• These funds will be used toward the procurement of an EMS Rehab Operations support vehicle. This rehabilitation unit will assist in assuring that all personnel can recover properly and receive medical monitoring while involved in all hazard operations by providing personnel cooling, hydration, nutrition, decontamination shower, rest room, tents, fans, chairs and coolers with ice & water.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the grant application.
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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
The State of Florida dispenses funds annually after the end of the state's fiscal year for the prior year from the EMS Trust Fund to Boards of County Commissioners upon their application to the State. These funds cannot supplant existing County EMS budget allocations. The grant rules require the Board of County Commissioners to submit a Resolution each year specifying the grant funds will be used to improve and expand the county pre-hospital EMS systems.
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Background Information:
The Florida Emergency Medical Services Grant Act (Chapter 401, F.S.) specifies the sixty-seven Counties are the grant recipients. As such, the Board of County Commissioners and not the EMS Authority must apply for this grant.
For FY21, the award will be for $122,074.00 and will be used toward the procurement of an EMS Rehab Operations support vehicle. This vehicle will provide personnel cooling, hydration, nutrition, decontamination shower, rest room, tents, fans, chairs and coolers with ice & water. It is important that all personnel receive appropriate decontamination, rest, relief from extreme climatic conditions, cooling, hydration, calorie and electrolyte replacement, medical monitoring and emergency medical care if needed. This rehabilitation unit will assist in assuring that all personnel can recover properly and receive medical monitoring while involved in all hazard operations.
Fiscal Impact:
Grant revenue of $122,074.00 will be awarded by the State EMS Trust Fund upon application. No Matching Funds are associated with this Grant. Unused grant revenue from last year’s award estimated at $309,471.26 will also be used for this purpose. The revenue and expense were anticipated and included in the FY21 Budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Health - Emergency Medical Services Program
Attachments:
Resolution
EMS County Grant Application