Item C02
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 19, 2009
Division: Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person/Phone #: Darice Hayes / 6004
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of an Agreement with the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine (UM), Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education (GCRME), designating Monroe
County Fire Rescue (MCFR) as a satellite training site to offer American Heart Association (AHA) Basic
Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) courses.
ITEM BACKGROUND: In June of 2007, Monroe County entered into an agreement with UM, GCRME
designating MCFR as a satellite training site to offer BLS and ACLS courses. UM has increased the fees
charged for the services they provide in May of 2009. In view of the foregoing, a new Agreement had to be
drawn up to incorporate these modestly increased fees. MCFR desires to continue acting as a satellite
training site and therefore wishes to enter into this new agreement with UM, GCRME effective August 19,
2009 (MCBOCC meeting date).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: At the February 15,2006 Board of County Commissioner's
(BaCC) meeting the Board granted approval of an Agreement with the UM, and the BaCC for MCFR to
act as a satellite training site of the UM for AHA approved courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) for the period beginning March 01,2006 through February 28,
2007.
At the August 15,2007 Board of County Commissioner's (BaCC) meeting the Board granted approval of
an Agreement with the UM, and the BaCC for MCFR to continue to act as a satellite training site. This
Agreement commenced on June 1, 2007 and would renew automatically for successive one year terms.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: The Agreement, which has incorporated the fee increase,
shall commence on August 19,2009 and renew automatically for successive one (1) year terms or until
earlier terminated by either party as set forth in Section III (C) of the Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Agreement maintains affiliation requirements for in-county
instructors, and it allows them to teach in-county courses both in a timely and cost efficient manner. In
view ofthe strict budget constraints facing the County presently, Fire Rescue staff recommends that this
Agreement be approved.
TOTAL COST: $900.00 INDIRECT COST: N/A BUDGETED: Yes X No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE: N/ A
COST TO COUNTY: $900.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ad Valorem Taxes
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REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty tJj)7 OM:r;urchasing ______ Risk ManagemexYl J-- -
DOCUMENTATION: Included YES
DISPOSITION:
Not Required ______
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract with: University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine
Contract #_
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
August 19,2009
Ongoing
Contract Manager: Darice Hayes
(Name)
6004
(Ext.)
Fire Rescue 1 Sto #14
(Department/Stop #)
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A enda Deadline: 8/4109
CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 900.00
Budgeted? Yes[g] No D Account Codes:
Grant: $
County Match: $
Current Year Portion: $ $ 900.00 (FYlO)
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AGREEMENT FOR SATELLITE TRAINING CENTERS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
GORDON CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN MEDICAL EDUCATION,
DIVISION OF PREHOSPIT AL AND EMERGENCY HEAL THCARE
This Agreement is entered into this day of ,2009, by and between the
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Gordon Center for Research in Medical
Education, Division of Pre hospital and Emergency Healthcare, a not-for-profit organization,
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as
"GCRME") and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners for Monroe County Fire
Rescue (hereinafter referred to as "SATELLITE").
WHEREAS, the GCRME is authorized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a training
center;
WHEREAS, the SATELLITE desires to act as a satellite training site of the GCRME for AHA
courses in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),
WHEREAS, the GCRME is authorized to designate and monitor a facility as a satellite training
center;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and in further consideration of the
mutual benefits and promises contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The GeRME shall:
A. Monitor compliance with AHA training requirements for courses and
curriculum conducted by SATELLITE as a Satellite Training Site. GCRME
shall have authority to terminate SATELLITE'S designation as a satellite
training center ifGCRME determines, in its sole discretion, that SATELLITE is
not in compliance with AHA training requirements.
B, Verify that standards for equipment, materials, supplies, files and the satellite
training site are maintained by making an initial and then annual follow-up visit
to the satellite-training site, which will be scheduled in advance at a mutually
convenient time.
C. Submit all required data and/or reports for satellite training sites to the AHA and
maintain a file of each instructor teaching BLS and ACLS courses on behalf of
SATELLITE.
D, Agree to be designated as the primary Training Center.
E, Provide the SATELLITE with AHA course completion cards one week
following receipt of a properly completed roster and course outline, including
instructor assignments for each course taught by the SATELLITE.
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F. Enter and maintain data for the SATELLITE courses in the GCRME's Training
Center computerized database.
G. Bill the SATELLITE for fees and costs as described in this Agreement. The
fees and costs may be changed by GCRME at any time, GCRME shall provide
thirty (30) days notice to SATELLITE of any changes to the fees and costs
within its control.
H. Request payment yearly for the affiliation fee. Request payment upon
completion of each course taught by SATELLITE for AHA card costs and per
student processing fees through submission of a properly completed invoice.
L Update instructors' information entered in the database who have designated
GCRME as their primary training center regarding AHA course changes,
science guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with AHA guidelines.
II. The SATELLITE shall:
A. Designate a BLS and ACLS Instructor as the Training Center Coordinator(s) for
the SATELLITE as a Satellite Training Site,
B. Provide staff to serve as BLS and ACLS instructors for SATELLITE courses
and require that all instructors for SATELLITE designate GCRME as their
primary training center or. provide to the GCRME, prior to conducting any BLS
or ACLS training session, documentation of their affiliation with an AHA
approved primary training center.
C. Provide the GCRME with a master list of all SATELLITE instructors and
expirations dates of said instructors' BLS and ACLS Instructor Certification(s).
D, Agree to require that all instructors fulfill the roles and responsibilities of an
instructor as outlined by AHA in the BLS and ACLS Instructor Manuals.
E, Maintain the following documents for each course provided for three (3) years:
course outline, attendance records with contact hours granted, all rosters with
the written examination scores, education program/class evaluation tally forms,
skills evaluation for each student.
F. Submit the following documentation to the GCRME upon completion of each
course provided by the satellite training site: course outline, attendance records
with contact hours granted, roster with written examination scores, education
program/class evaluation tally forms.
G, Purchase necessary AHA textbooks for the BLS and ACLS courses and obtain
all supplies/ materials/equipment needed for the courses,
H. Clean and maintain equipment used for the courses according to AHA
standards.
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I. The SATELLITE is a state agency subject to limited liability under Section
768.28, F.S., and maintains adequate insurance to respond to any liability in
excess thereof. To the extent authorized by Section 768,28 F.S., SATELLITE
shall indemnifY, defend and hold harmless GCRME, and GCRME's agents,
trustees, executors, personal representatives, general partners, limited partners,
and attorney-in-fact, of and .from any and all fines, claims, demands, liability,
cost or expense (including but not limited to attorney's fees) and causes of
action, of every nature whatsoever brought by any person or entity, arising or
growing out of, directly or indirectly, the following (i) the occupation or use of
the Premises, the Building, or the Property and every part thereof, by
SATELLITE, (ii) any breach or violation of this Agreement by SATELLITE, or
(iii) the conduct of SATLLITE'S business. For all purposes of the
indemnification granted herein, the claims, demands, acts or omissions of
SATELLITE'S contractors, employee, agents, servants, guests, clients and
invitees shall be deemed to be those of the SATELLITE. In any such event, the
comparative negligence on the part of the GCRME or its representatives shall
not in any way limit or effect SATELLITE'S obligation under this
indemnification,
J. IndemnifY, defend and hold harmless the GCRME, from any and all losses,
claims, expenses, liabilities and causes of action arising out of the negligence of
the SATELLITE in connection with the operation of this Agreement.
K. Remit payment to the GCRME within thirty (3Q) days of receipt of invoice as
follows:
Annual Training Center affiliation fee .........................................$400.00
Per student processing fee.." .................................... .............,.."",." ...4.00
Unit cost of each AHA card.......... Published price in effect on class date
The unit cost of each AHA card is in the control of and published by the
American Heart Association and its designated distributors. SATELLITE
understands and agrees that the GCRME will charge the unit price in effect on
the date of the class for which it is requested.
The GCRME must provide a minimum of thirty (30) days notice in writing to
SA TELLITE of any change in the per student processing fee, The GCRME is
to provide written notice to SATELLITE at least thirty (30) days prior to the
renewal of this agreement of any change in the annual training center affiliation
fee,
III. The GCRME and SATELLITE mutually acknowledge and agree:
A. This Agreement shall commence on
for successive one (1) year terms,
,2009 and renew automatically
B. SATELLITE will be considered in default of this agreement in the event
invoices go unpaid for more than 90 days past the date issued, and the GCRME
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may suspend at that time any or all services to the SATELLITE as described in
this agreement until all outstanding charges are satisfied,
C. This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either party with no less
than thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Said notice shall be
delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of
receipt. Said notice shall be delivered to the contact person for the appropriate
party in accordance with Section III, Paragraph E of this Agreement. Should
this Agreement be terminated by either party, SATELLITE agrees to satisfy all
outstanding charges due at the time of termination within thirty (30) days.
D. The GCRME will notify the SATELLITE immediately should its status as a
Training Center for the American Heart Association change.
E. Every notice in this Agreement shall be in writing and directed to the respective
contact persons and addresses set forth below:
To the Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education (GCRME)
Humberto M. Speziani
1507 Levante Avenue Rm 327
Coral Gables, FL 33146
And
Angel Brotons
1120 N.W. 14th Street
Miami, FL 33136
Mailing:
P,Q. Box 016960 (D-41)
Miami, FL 33101
For MOlioe County Fire Rescue
Gary Boswell
MOlioe County Fire Rescue
49063 S1. Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
F. Both parties agree that this Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties and that there are no conditions or limitations to this undertaking except
those stated herein.
G. This Agreement may only be amended by written consent of both parties, No
alteration, change or modification shall be binding or effective unless executed
in writing and signed by both parties hereto,
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H. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Florida. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall
be Miami-Dade County, Florida.
1. The failure by any party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this
Agreement, or any rights with respect hereto, or to exercise any election herein
provided, shall in no way be considered to be a wavier of such provision, rights
or elections, or in any way affect the validity of this Agreement.
1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to permit the assignment by either
party of any rights or obligations hereunder, and such assignment is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of both parties.
K. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid for any reason, the other
provisions of this Agreement shall remain in effect, insofar as is consistent with
the law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
undersigned officials as duly authorized,
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
By:Humberto M, Speziani
Vice President for Business Services
University of Miami
FOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
George Neugent, Mayor
[SEAL]
Date:
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOHLAGE, CLERK
By:
Deputy Clerk
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NATJLEENE IN, CASSEL
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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