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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 18, 2022
Agenda Item Number: C.2
Agenda Item Summary #10536
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
9:00AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Monroe County, Florida.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Communities across the nation acknowledge the value and
accomplishments of emergency medical providers by designating this week as recognition for their
services to their community.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Annual proclamation.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Proc EMS Week 2022
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 04/26/2022 12:06 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 04/26/2022 12:43 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 04/27/2022 10:23 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/18/2022 9:00 AM
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WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and the members of emergency
medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day,
seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery
rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of
hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency
medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers,
educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians,
trained members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer,
engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their
lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week,
NOW THEREFORE, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners joins with communities
throughout the nation in proclaiming the week of May 15 - 21, 2022 as
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_______________________________________ May 18, 2022
DAVID P. RICE, MAYOR
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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