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Agreement for Medical Director Services for Gainesville Fire Rescue (B)
This item requests approval to execute the agreement between the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida Board of Trustees for EMS Medical Director Services to meet statutory requirements for the provision of advanced life support services by Gainesville Fire Rescue.
Explanation
The Fire Rescue Department has successfully provided (ALS) emergency medical services since January 1990. Florida State Statute 401.265 Medical Directors requires each ALS provider to employ or contract with a medical director. The original "Agreement for Medical Director Services Between the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida" went into effect in September 1989 and provides the City with medical direction for emergency medical services. The term of the current agreement closes June 30, 2017.
A new agreement, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, with one automatic renewal for an additional three-year period has been prepared.
Fiscal Note
Funding for the agreement in the amount of $19,500 annually for a total of $117,000 over a six-year period will be included in the department’s Professional Services budget to be paid quarterly in the amount of $4,875.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all related documents subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.