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County Administrator's Report 12. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	04/17/2018
Issue: Hazmat Equipment Transfer from Ocean City-Wright Fire Control and Okaloosa County Fire Rescue Organization
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Acquisition of Property from Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District and Okaloosa County Fire Rescue Organization to Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - Mike Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the acquisition of Hazmat Fire Equipment from Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District and Okaloosa County Fire Rescue:

A. Authorize the transfer of the Hazmat Equipment listed on the State of Florida Property Action Form to be transferred to Escambia County Fire Rescue; and

B. Authorize Mike D. Weaver, Escambia County Public Safety Director to execute any documents, subject to Legal review and sign-off, necessary to complete the acquisition of this property without further action of the Board.

WARNING: This Property Action Form includes a hold harmless and indemnification provision. The County Attorney advises against agreeing to these provisions because they may require the County to pay for damages, injuries, and expenses that the County is not otherwise legally obligated to pay.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County Fire-Rescue provides Hazardous Materials Response Team. This team receives funding and equipment through the Department of Homeland Security and the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Recently Okaloosa County has disbanded their Hazardous Materials Response Team which received funding and equipment through these same sources. The listed equipment will be transferred through the State and will greatly enhance the capabilities of ou response team.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

At the request of Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney, the following statement must be noted:

WARNING: This Property Action Form includes a hold harmless and indemnification provision. The County Attorney advises against agreeing to these provisions because they may require the County to pay for damages, injuries, and expenses that the County is not otherwise legally obligated to pay.

The Property Action Form was approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Alison Rogers, County Attorney, on April 4, 2018..

PERSONNEL:

All work associated with this request is being done in-house and no additional staff is required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

These actions are consistent with the provisions of Section 46-139 of the Escambia County code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon board approval, staff will maintain compliance with Section 46-139 of the County Codes.

Attachments
Property Action Form