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Acceptance of Florida EMS County Grant Award (B)
This item requests approval to accept $54,385 in reimbursement grant funding from the Florida Department of Health EMS Grant Program to be distributed to the City of Gainesville through Alachua County.
Explanation
The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS), annually awards funds from the State EMS Trust Fund to boards of county commissioners to improve and enhance pre-hospital emergency medical services in their counties. The amount allocated to each county is proportional to the amount of traffic fine surcharges collected in the county as a result of motor vehicle infractions.
Alachua County has been allocated $127,697 for the grant period through January 15, 2010. Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) has requested funding to enhance the City's emergency medical services through the purchase of: 1) 13 enhanced response kits and climate controlled drug boxes; 2) 12 paramedic computer training modules and one simulator manikin; and 3) one human patient simulator training unit from the University of Florida. The award will provide reimbursement funding, at minimum, of $54,385 for GFR to purchase the equipment.
Fiscal Note
Reimbursement funds will be received from Alachua County in the amount of $54,385, or greater. There is no required match.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to accept the award and to expend the funds for the items requested.
Alternate Recommendation A: The City Commission not authorize the City Manager to accept the award and expend the funds for the items.