Item H2
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 19.2001
Division: Public Safety
Bulk Item: Yes
No X
Department: Public Safety
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Marathon concerning provision of fire rescue and emergency medical services within and adjacent to the
municipal boundaries ofthe City of Marathon on a month-to-month basis, effective January 1, 2002
ITEM BACKGROUND: At their September 19, 2001 meeting, the Board approved an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Marathon concerning provision offire rescue and emergency medical
services within and adjacent to the municipal boundaries of the City of Marathon, on a quarterly basis,
effective October 1, 2001. The agreement provided for the agreement to be extended on a quarterly
basis; however, Craig Wrathell, City Manager, has requested that the agreement be extended for only
one month, effective January 1,2002.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC/BOG ACTION: Same as above
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: The amendment provides for the agreement to be
renewed on a month-to-month basis.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty YES
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James R. "Reggie" Paros
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DMSION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
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To Follow
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DISPosmON:
AGENDA ITEM # /-#02.-
Revised 2/27/01
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
AND
CITY OF MARATHON
This Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement, originally effective September 19,
2001, hereinafter called "Amendment", is made by and between the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District, hereinafter "District", and the City of Marathon,
hereinafter "City", for the delivery of fire rescue and emergency medical services within
and adjacent to the municipal boundaries of the City of Marathon.
WHEREAS, the District and the City desire to enter into this Amendment to
continue to provide for the delivery of fire rescue and emergency medical services within
and adjacent to the municipal boundaries of the City; and
WHEREAS, the respective elected bodies of the District and the City find the
method of delivery of the fire rescue and emergency medical services set forth in this
Amendment is in the interest of the public and can be best accomplished through
coordination of the provision of such services as set forth herein;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions set
forth herein, the District and the City do hereby agree to amend the September 19, 200 I
Agreement as follows:
SCOPE:
1. The District agrees to provide Fire Suppression and Rescue Services to the City in
the incorporated areas from the south end of Tom's Harbor Bridge to Banana Boulevard
(Valhalla Beach).
2. The District agrees to provide Fire Suppression and Rescue Services to the City
on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis during the term ofthis
Agreement. The level of service provided to the City shall, at minimum, be equal to the
average historical level of services provided by the applicable departments in other areas
of Monroe County.
3. The District will provide Emergency Medical Services to the City within the
boundaries of Marathon and Key Colony Beach.
4. The District will provide Emergency Medical Services to the City on a twenty-
four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis during the term of this Agreement. The level
of service provided shall, at minimum, be equal to the average historical level of services
provided by the applicable departments in other areas in Monroe County, in accordance
with all applicable local and state rules and regulations.
5. The District shall provide one (1) primary and one (1) back-up rescue/transport
vehicle at Marathon Fire Station #2 and at Conch Key Station. The back-up vehicle is
not staffed.
6. The District and City will provide automatic and mutual aid to one another for
applicable emergency incidents.
7. Upon termination of services under this agreement and any extension hereof and
subsequent contract for such services, the District will transfer to the City at no cost its
right, title, and interest to the following ambulance units: 1999 Ford Ambulance, County
ill #1416-121 and 1993 Ford Ambulance #141602-16, and their associated equipment.
In the event any of the ambulances or associated equipment are destroyed, damaged,
stolen, lost or removed from service during the term of this Agreement, the District shall
replace said unit or equipment with unit or equipment of equal or greater value. This
provision is not intended to apply to the normal wear and tear placed on the vehicle or
equipment stemming from its normal course of service. Should there be disagreement
among the parties, the issue shall be resolved as provided by Chapter 164, Florida
Statutes,
TERM
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1. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for the-fir:st quarter of Fiscal Year
2002, a period commencing October 1, 2001, and thence on a month-to-month basis,
unless terminated earlier under this Agreement.
PAYMENTS AND FEES
1. The City shall pay the District $44,350.00 per month for Emergency Medical
Services within the boundaries of Marathon and Key Colony Beach during FY 2001-
2002. The City is not entitled to receive any of the funds from transport fees generated
by the District during the term of this Amendment.
2. The City shall pay the District $3,412.50 per month for Fire Suppression and
Rescue Services in the incorporated area of Conch Key Fire's response zone during FY
2001-2002.
3. Payment will be made on a monthly basis and paid in arrears.
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EARLY TERMINATION:
1, Either party may terminate this Agreement without caus{~pon giving to the other
at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice of the effective termination date. Either
party may terminate the Agreement for cause upon giving the other party written notice
of the breach and providing five days during which to cure the breach. If the breach is
not cured within the five day period, the non-breaching party may give the breaching
party written notice of early termination effective immediately upon receipt of said
notice.
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Notice under this Agreement shall be given to the City by sending written notice
to Craig Wrathel~ City Manager, c/o Moyer & Associates, 210 North University Drive,
Suite 301, Coral Springs, Florida 33071, and notice shall be given to the District by
sending written notice to James L. Roberts. County Administrator, 1100 Simonton Street,
Key West, Florida 33040.
This Amendment supersedes the original Agreement dated September 19, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
day and year written below their names.
DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF
THE LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE TAXING
DISTRICT
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY 1.. KOLHAGE BY:
Yvonne Harper, Chairman
DATE:
BY:
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
gn:
CITY OF MARATHON
ATTEST:
BY:
BY:
Robert Miller. Mayor
City Clerk
DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUffiCIENCY:
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County no y
By:
City Attorney
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Notice under this Agreement shall be given to the City by sending Written notice
to Ctaig Wrathell, City Manager. c/o Moyer & Associates, 210 Nonb University Drive,
Suite 301, Coral Springs, Florida 33071, and notice shall be given to the District by
sending written notice to Jam.. L. Roberts, County Administrator, 1100 Simonton Street,
Key West, Florida 33040.
This Amendment supersedes the interlocal agreement between the parties dated
September 19,2001. However, except as specifically provided for in this Amendment, in
aU other respects the tenns and conditions of the original Agreement dated October 1,
2000 remains in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
day and year written below their names.
DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF
THE LOWER AND MIDDLE KEyS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE TAXING
DISTRICT
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE BY:
Yvonne Harper, Chainnan
BY:
DATE:
Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
A TrEST:
CITY
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CITY OF MARATHON
BY:
BY:
Robert MiHer, Mayor
City Clerk
DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
BY~
County A ey
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
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City Attorney
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