Item I2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April I? 18.2002
Division:
Public Safety
Bulk Item: Yes ----X- No
Department: Fire Rescue
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Automatic Aid Agreement between Board of County
Commissioners of Momoe County, Florida and various fire service providers in Momoe County
concerning closest unit response.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Automatic Aid or Closest Unit Response is a system whereby fire service
providers assist neighboring providers in controlling or extinguishing fires or other emergencies when
a quicker response may be provided due to being closer or more available. This practice is already
being successfully carried out throughout the county, however it is necessary to have an executed
agreement in place. Therefore, an agreement was prepared and routed to all fire service providers
within Momoe County requesting their execution.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: New.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
.00
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY: .00
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty Yes
Included X To Follow_ Not Required_
(Documentation included with BOG item)
AGENDA ITEM # -L-4/_
Risk Management Yes
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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DOCUMENTATION:
DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/01