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Fire Services Assistance Agreement (B)
This item is a referral from the City Commission to the Joint City/County Commission Meeting scheduled for August 10, 2015 to review the Fire Services Assistance Agreement Between Alachua County and City of Gainesville for Fire Rescue Services approved October 10th, 2006.
Explanation
On October 10th, 2006, the City and County Commissions entered into a Fire Services Assistance Agreement. The agreement provides for automatic aid by either fire agency within an area referred to as the modified Urban Services Area as the Fire Service Agreement Boundary and excludes the University of Florida’s main campus.
The agreement has not been updated to directly reflect technology changes that now determine unit assignments based on speed, route, and other factors.
The cost of providing the services on a per call basis is calculated and paid monthly based on the combined average cost per response. The monthly reimbursement amounts are reconciled annually to align with actual fiscal year costs.
The agreement references the Fire Service Master Plan, recognized Stations, and response units. Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Squad 2 is not currently included in the recognized units.
The FSAA may be terminated mutually, for cause, or with one year’s notice.
Fiscal Note
This item is for informational purposes, no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission review the Fire Services Assistance Agreement.