Title
Airport Fire Rescue and Police Services (B)
This item recommends an amendment to the City's agreement with the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) for the provision of fire rescue and police services.
Explanation
The City Commission approved a new agreement with GACRAA on September 18, 2008. Prior to execution of the agreement, GACRAA requested that the agreement be modified to include a reciprocal indemnification for GACRAA. GACRAA agreed to execute the agreement as approved by the City Commission in the interim but requested that the Commission consider and approve an amendment to the agreement to provide the indemnification. The Commission approved agreement which includes a GACRAA indemnification for the City has been executed by both parties.
The City Attorney's Office has drafted an amendment to the agreement to provide the requested indemnification.
Fiscal Note
Reciprocal indemnifications are common practice in these types of agreements. There is no expected fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the amendment to the GACRAA agreement providing the requested indemnification.
Alternative Recommendation
The City Commission not approve the requested amendment to the GACRAA agreement.