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Extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team agreement with the City of Largo.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team (PCHMRT) agreement with the City of Largo.
• Funding in the amount of $94,200.00 is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fire Regional Services Program Budget, within the General Fund Budget for Safety and Emergency Services.
• This is an increase in medical exams of $3,800.00 or 4.2% from the FY22 amount for these same services.
• Article VIII, Section 801, of the PCHMRT agreement provides for an option for renewal of the term for an additional five-year period following the initial term.
• The contractor and the County agree that, except as provided herein, upon approval of this extension, all terms of the PCHMRT agreement will remain in force and effect as if the original term extended to September 30, 2027.
• The summary of updates for this extension include:
a.) Added definition for Advanced Practice Paramedics
b.) Added definitions for various categories of Hazmat Instructors
c.) Requirements for Advanced Practice Paramedics
d.) Added Logistics Liaison
e.) Added Medical Liaison
f.) Clarifies the training reimbursement amounts
g.) Adjusts reimbursement for medical exams from $400.00 to $600.00 per person
h.) Clarifies authorized travel procedure
i.) Updates reimbursement for training instructors
j.) Updates vehicle replacement schedule
k.) Updates Appendix C Equipment
l.) Updates Appendix D Supply Inventory
• The effective date of this extension shall be retroactive to October 1, 2022 for reimbursement purposes.
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
Extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team (PCHMRT) Agreement with the City of Largo.
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Background Information:
Article VIII, Section 801, of the PCHMRT Agreement provides for an option for renewal of the term for an additional five (5) year period following the initial term.
The Contractor and the County agree that, except as provided herein, upon approval of this Extension, all terms of the PCHMRT Agreement will remain in force and effect as if the original term extended to September 30, 2027.
In addition to the extension of the term the summary of updates for this extension include:
- Added definition for Advanced Practice Paramedics
- Added definitions for various categories of Hazmat Instructors
- Requirements for Advanced Practice Paramedics
- Added Logistics Liaison
- Added Medical Liaison
- Clarifies the training reimbursement amounts
- Adjusts reimbursement for medical exams from $400 to $600 per person
- Clarifies authorized travel procedure
- Updates reimbursement for training instructors
- Updates vehicle replacement schedule
- Updates Appendix C Equipment
- Updates Appendix D Supply Inventory
The effective date of this Extension shall be retroactive to October 1, 2022 for reimbursement purposes.
Fiscal Impact:
The FY23 fiscal impact is a not to exceed amount of $94,200 made up of the following three (3) components:
• Hazardous Materials Training and Instructor costs $72,800
• Hazardous Materials Team Member annual physicals $11,400
• Hazardous Materials Team Member Travel costs $10,000
This reimbursement-based agreement is projected to total $505,061 over the 5-year service period (FY23 through FY27). Beginning in FY24, the agreement includes a 5.0% annual inflationary increase for costs associated with staff and instructor time devoted to training (overtime and backfill for shift coverage).
Funding to support these services is included in the FY23 Fire Regional Services Program Budget, within the General Fund Budget for Safety and Emergency Services.
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
City of Largo
Attachments:
Extension of Hazardous Material Team Agreement - Largo