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DATE: April 22, 2024
TO: Cheri Tamborski
Emergency Services
Mayor Bruce Halle
Fire & Ambulance District 1 Board of Governors
FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
SUBJECT: April 17, 2024 BOCC Meeting
The following item has been executed and added to the record:
C19/1-11 2nd Addendum for (1) year contract extension with Professional Emergency
Services, Inc. for a Medical Director with a five percent(5%) increase from $57,750.00 to
$60,637.50 for air ambulance medical direction and an increase from $60,900.00 to $63,945.00
for ground ambulance medical direction for a total contract amount of$124,582.50.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
cc: County Attorney_
Finance
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
SECOND ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF MONROE COUNTY
FIRE &AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1,
AND
PROFESSIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC.
FOR MEDICAL DIRECTION FOR MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
THIS SECOND ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT ("Addendum") is entered into upon
the date below written by and between Monroe County,Florida,acting through its Board of County
Commissioners ("BOCC"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose main business
address is 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040; the Board of Governors of Monroe
County Fire & Ambulance District 1 (collectively "County") and Professional Emergency
Services, Inc. ("Contractor").
WHEREAS, the County entered into a Professional Services Agreement ("Agreement")
with Professional Emergency Services,Inc. on September 15,2021 for a period beginning October
1, 2021 and continuing through September 30, 2023 ("Initial Term") to provide professional
Medical Director services to Monroe County Fire Rescue; and
WHEREAS,the Agreement allows the parties to extend the employment term; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement was previously extended for one (1) year by way of a First
Addendum for a period beginning October 1, 2023 and terminating September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Employee has satisfactorily performed her duties therefore the parties
desire to update several terms and extend the term of the contract for a period of one year,
becoming effective on October 1, 2024 and terminating September 30, 2025; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
County and Contractor mutually agree as follows:
1. Paragraph 1 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows: This Contract shall
become effective on October 1, 2024, and shall run through September 30, 2025
("Initial Term"), and shall be renewable thereafter at the option of County for three
additional one-year periods. Upon expiration of the Initial Term, County may renew
the contract for up to three additional one-year periods at an increase in the
compensation rate of up to five percent(5%), for each air and ground, at the discretion
of the Fire Chief, over the prior Initial Term, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
2. Paragraph 2.1 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows to reflect a 5% pay
increase for the 2024-2025 term: In return for performance of the duties set forth in the
Agreement, including but not limited to specific duties assigned by MCFR from time
to time, Contractor shall be paid at a rate of $63,945.00 annually to provide ground
ambulance medical direction. Payments shall be made monthly in arrears by County
pursuant to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act after receipt of proper
invoice submitted by Medical Director.
3. Paragraph 2.2 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows to reflect a 5% pay
increase for the 2024-2025 term: In return for performance of the duties set forth in the
Agreement, including but not limited to specific duties assigned by MCFR from time
to time, Contractor shall be paid at a rate of $60,637.50 annually to provide air
ambulance medical direction. Payments shall be made monthly in arrears by County
pursuant to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act after receipt of proper
invoice submitted by Medical Director. Note: This payment is contingent upon
County's decision to continue to operate air ambulance services under its ALS license,
and if, for any reason, County decides not to continue to operate air ambulance EMS
services under its ALS license, then Medical Director shall have no responsibility to
serve as Medical Director for the air ambulance service and County shall have no
liability for this portion of Medical Director's compensation.
All other terms and conditions of the Initial Agreement dated September 15,2021,not inconsistent
herewith, shall remain in full force and effect.
(signatures on next page)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set their hands and seals, in the County of
Monroe,Florida this rday of Mani .,.2024.
17th April
MONROE COUNTY FIR RESCUE
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James Callahan,Fire Chief
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Approved as to form and content: AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 OF
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To Whom It May Concern:
Professional Emergency Services, Inc. is not required to carry Worker's Compensation Insurance
pursuant to FI_ statutes (less than 4 employees).
Professional Emergency Services, Inc. does not own any commercial vehicles and does not carry
general liability insurance.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Sandra Schwemmer, I .O., FACOEP- , FACEP, FAACIE, HCRM
President,
Professional Emergency Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 379
Tavernier, FI.33070
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MONROE COUNTY9 FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
It is requested that the insurance requirements,as specified in the County's Schedule of Insurance
Requirements,be waived or modified on the foll to contract.
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Meeting Date:
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