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County Attorney's Report 7. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	10/15/2020
Issue: Interlocal Agreement with the SRIA Relating to EMS
From:	KRISTIN HUAL
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Interlocal Agreement with the SRIA Relating to EMS.

At the request of Commissioner Robert Bender, that the Board take the following action regarding the Interlocal Agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the Santa Rosa Island Authority relating to the funding of Emergency Medical Services on Santa Rosa Island:

A. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Santa Rosa Island Authority relating to the funding of Emergency Medical Services on Santa Rosa Island; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

On September 15-16, 2020, the Pensacola Bay "Three Mile" Bridge sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Sally, and the span will be closed for an indeterminate length of time. To ensure a timely response for emergency transport on Santa Rosa Island, effective September 22, 2020, the County deployed and will maintain a fully staffed ambulance at the Pensacola Beach Fire Station to provide full-time emergency medical services (EMS) on Santa Rosa Island.

In accordance with the terms of the Interlocal Agreement, effective September 22, 2020, the SRIA will reimburse the County for the cost to provide two EMS specialists performing 12-hour rotational shifts, 24-hours per day on Santa Rosa Island in an amount not to exceed $26,824.00 per month. Unless earlier terminated by the parties, the term of the Agreement shall expire on October 1, 2021.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Interlocal Agreement was drafted by Senior Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Public Safety Department will remit monthly invoices with supporting documentation to the SRIA.

Attachments
Interlocal Agreement