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County Administrator's Report 14. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	05/17/2018
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 the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - Michael D. 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 Michael D. Weaver, Escambia County Public Safety Director, to execute the documents necessary to complete the acquisition of this property.

The County Attorney asks that you please note this agreement contains an indemnity provision that is not favorable for the County. However, the State of Florida requires the County to agree to this provision to participate in this program.

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:

Alison Rogers, County Attorney, has reviewed and approved the property actions forms as to it's form and legal sufficiency. The County Attorney asks that you please note this agreement contains and indemnity provision that is not favorable for the County. However, the State of Florida requires the County to agree to this provision to participate in this program.

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
Truck Property Action Form