Subject:
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Amendment to the Emergency Medical Services Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreement with the City of Largo.
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Recommended Action:
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Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, approve Amendment 1 to the EMS Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Agreement with the City of Largo.
• The Authority has determined that Squad 38, which serves the Largo EMS District, should be added as an additional Authority funded unit.
• A funding increase in the amount of $203,574.00 for 50% cost of Squad 38 is consistent with the Board-approved decision package added to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Tentative Budget for the EMS Fund.
• Section 708(a) of the ALS First Responder Agreement provides for the approval of Authority funded units.
• Fiscal impact for FY22 is approximately $423,500.00 for fully funding the additional unit. This unit will be funded in future years with costs increasing based on inflation.
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
Section 708(a) of the ALS First Responder Agreement provides for the approval of Authority funded units. The Authority has determined that Squad 38 which serves the Largo EMS District is an appropriate additional Authority Funded Unit.
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Background Information:
On September 24, 2019 the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the EMS Authority, approved the current ALS First Responder agreement with the City of Largo. The current agreement will expire on September 30, 2024.
The EMS Authority and the City of Largo now desire to execute Amendment No.1 to their ALS First Responder Agreement. This amendment reflects funding adjustments for FY21.
Fiscal Impact:
A funding increase in the amount of $203,574.00 for 50% cost of Squad 38 is consistent with the FY21 Tentative Budget for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fund. Starting in FY22, the unit will be funded at 100% cost of approximately $423,500.00 annually (plus inflation).
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Largo
Attachments:
ALS First Responder Agreement, Amendment 1 - Largo
2019 ALS First Responder Agreement - Largo