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County Administrator's Report 15. 1.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), EMS Matching Grant Application - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), EMS Matching Grant Application for 2015/2016, in the amount of $32,700, with a 25% County Match, for the purpose of providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to each Escambia County Emergency Specialist:
A. Approve the EMS Matching Grant Application; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Grant Application and all related documents.
[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Account Code 55201, Operating Supplies] |
| BACKGROUND: |
| This grant program provides 75% of state funding for approved projects which clearly improve and expand EMS. This project requests funding to purchase PPE, compliant with documented industry standards, for every full-time Emergency Medical Specialist position, plus a surplus that can be rotated among the relief positions . The PPE currently being used by EMS field personnel is has exceeded its service life.This PPE will provide an appropriate level of protection for hazards routinely experienced by our personnel. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| If the project is approved by Florida Department of Health, Escambia County EMS will be responsible for the 25% local match in the amount of $8,175. Although not planned for in this fiscal year's budget, funding is available in Fund 408 (Emergency Medical Services) for this match amount. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| On January 27, 2015, Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, approved the document as to form and legal sufficiency. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| This complies with the Board's Competitive Grant Application Policy. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Deadline for submittal of the application packet is 4:00 p.m., March 13, 2015, with evaluation and final award decisions to be made by June 2015. Tamika Williams, Public Safety Business Operations Manager, will ensure submittal is received by the established deadline and will handle any subsequent matters related to the application and/or possible award. |
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