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Agreement for Tactical Medic Services Between Alachua County Sheriff's Office and Gainesville Fire Rescue (B)
This item recommends that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement Between the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and Gainesville Fire Rescue Department (GFR) for use of the GFR Tactical Medical Support Team.
Explanation
On February 16, 2009, Fire Chief William Northcutt notified the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) that the City of Gainesville would not be able to continue to provide Tactical Medical Support Team (TMST) services without financial support from the law enforcement entities specifically relating to personnel services cost recovery. Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) staff worked with ACSO (staff) to develop an agreement that provides for the financial support of GFR TMST services provided to ACSO for training and tactical operations. The agreement allows GFR to bill ACSO for costs associated with deployment of both on-duty and off-duty personnel where costs in excess of normal operations are incurred.
Fiscal Note
There is no cost to the City of Gainesville.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission not authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.