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Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
April 19, 2023
Agenda Item Number: B.5
Agenda Item Summary #11997
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 1
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
9:OOAM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 21-27, 2023 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: N/A-Presentation.
DOCUMENTATION:
Proc EMS Week Draft 2023
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Christina Cory Completed 04/04/2023 11:08 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 04/04/2023 11:29 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/19/2023 9:00 AM
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"Emergency Medical Services Week"
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
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WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of N
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 21 -27, 2023 as
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"Emergency Medical Services Week"
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CRAIG CATES, MAYOR
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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