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Introduced �y Temp. Reso # 1870
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R- =�
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BY
BROWARD COUNTY WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF TAMARAC.
WHEREAS, that agreement by and between Broward County and the City of
Tamarac provides that said Agreement may be extended for a one yeAr period by
concurrence of the parties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac desires to extend said Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
SECTION 1:That the City of Tamarac hereby expresses its desire to
extend its existing Agreement between Broward County and Tamarac for emergency
medical services by Broward County within the municipal limits of Tamarac
for an additional term of one year. The appropriate City Officials are
authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to extend the Agreement.
SECTION 2:1-his Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of �,1981.
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ATTEST:
Asst. My Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved
the form and correctness of this
RESOLUTION.
OAL'W�' MAYOR:
CITY ATTORNEY DISTRICT
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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AGREEMENT
Between
BROWARD COUNTY
and
CITY OF TAMARAC
PROVIDING FOR
LOCATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL UNITS
WITHIN MUNICIPAL L IM,ITS
AGREEMENT
Between
BROWARD COUNTY
and
CITY OF TAMARAC
PROVIDING FGR
LOCATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL UNITS
WITHIN MUNICIPAL LIMITS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
, 19 , by and between:
BROWARD COUNTY, a body politic
and corporate, a political subdivision
of the State of Florida, hereinafter -
referred to as the COUNTY;
and
CITY OF TAMARAC ,
a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, hereinafter
referred to as the MUNICIPALITY.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Broward County has an obligation to provide emergency
medical services within the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF TAMARAC wishes to have emergency
medical vehicles stationed within its jurisdictional limits; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF TAMARAC has suitable accoinrnuda-
tions to house the vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the establishment and maintenance of life saving acid dis-
ability preventing Emergency Medical Services within the MUNICIPALITY, will
aid in the reduction of morbidity and mortality from accidents, sudden or,
acute illnesses, and other medical emergencies and will improve the quality of
emergency medical service; and
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WHEREAS, both the COUNTY and MUNICIPALITY deem the execu-
tion of this Agreement to be in the best interest of the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the MUNICIPALITY; NO1%, THEREFORE,
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises herein contained and
other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which
is hereby
ack.novt-
ledged, it is hereby agreed by and between the parties as
follows:
1. COUNTY TO PROVIDE EMS UNIT(S)
The COUNTY agrees to locate within the juri_,d;ctional
limit_,
of the
MUNICIPALITY intensive care vehicle(s) 'equipped and
r-nanned to
provide
advanced life support emergency medical services as
defined by
Florida
State Laws.
2. HOUSING BY AUTHORITY
The MUNICIPALITY agrees to provide suitable accommodations at its
expense for the above -described vehicle(s) and Paramedics "lhile on duty
at MUNICIPALITY for the duration of this Agreement or until this
Agreement is modified in writing by the parties. The MUNICIPALITY
ill pay all utilities, including but not limited to telephone, water and
electricity, and all costs of upkeep and maintenance.
While not in an emergency call response status, Br•o\%Ard t:vunL-y Para-
medics will assist in routine housekeeping duties of the facility.
3. COUNTY'S PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
The COUNTY agrees to be responsible for all expenses incurred in main-
taining the vehicle(s) and its equipment including the installation c:nd
maintenance of land line communication systems and other appropriate
Emergency Medical Services alerting devices and equipm-nt necesszjr•y to
the efficient operation and coordination of tht systern.
4. LIFE SUPPORT VEHICLE DISPATCH
All requests by the police and fire departments of the MUNICIPALITY
for life support vehicles shall be forwarded through the C.(A!NTY":) 119111,
Communications System for coordination.
5. ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY SCENE RESPOW�IBIL11IES
Upon the arrival at any accident or emergency scene requiring Err ercjerrcy
Medical Services, the Paramedics shall perform their IifE stahilizing a-rld
support functions. The police and fire departments of the MUNICIPALITY
will exercise control and supervision over any accident or emergency
scene until the arrival of the Paramedics and will continue to provide
support services as long as they are needed.
6. DISPATCH OF VEHICLES
The COUNTY reserves the right to dispatch such intensive care vehicles
as may be located within the MUNICIPALi i'Y to areas outside the juris-
dictional limits of the MUNICIPALITY only ,hen needed on a "back-up"
basis and when NOT in use within the MUNICIFALITY'S jurisdictional
limits.
7. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days
written notice, which notice shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested. Notices required shall be sent to:
COUNTY:
County Administrator
Room 248, Broward County Courthouse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
MUNICIPALITY:
CITY OF TAMARAC
City Manager
5811 N.W. 88 Avenue
Tamarac, Florida
8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective for one (1) year from the dote of
execution and may be extended for a lil<, period each year by ;1utu611
concurrence of the parties.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
The COUNTY will at all times hereafter- indemnity and hold harmless to
the fullest extent provided by law, the CITY, its officers, agents and
employees, against any claims or losses resulting from the negligence of
the COUNTY'S paramedics relating to the maintenance of or the living in
the facility provided by the MUNICIPALITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and e\ec.uted
this Agreement on the respective dates under each signature: BROWARD
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COUNTY through its BOARD OF COUNTY Ci �MMISSIONERS, signing by and
through its Chairwoman, authorized to execute ;n;e b' Board action On the
day of , 19 , and ME CITY OF TAMARAC _ ,
signing by and through its Mayor- or City f0anger, duly auth0r•ized to
execute same.
ATTEST:
County Administrator and Ex-
Officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners of
Broward County, Florida
COUNTY
BROWARD COUNTY, through its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By
ANNE L. KOLB, Chairworr,an
day of , 19
This clOCUrnent prepared by
Office of General Counsel
for Broward County, Florida
HARRY A. STEWART, General Counsel
Room 248, Courthouse
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(305) 765-5105
By
SI A�<UtN L. f+1URF'Hl" - --
A55istant General Couri_el
MUNICIPALITY
WITNESS: CITY OF
Laura tuurmans, cting ity
��% Manager
CarolA A. Evans Asst.Cit Clerk
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TAMARAC
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day of
By
Lara Z. Vuurmans, Acting City Manager
a:day of�Qit 1981.
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