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  Bay County Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Item Summary

Florida Emergency Medical Services County Grant

DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST/NAME:
Emergency Services Mark Bowen, Emergency Services Director 
MEETING DATE: 12/6/2016 
REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION:
Board to pass a resolution (Exhibit 1) certifying that Bay County's yearly allocation from the Florida EMS Trust Fund, in the amount of $26,839.00.
AGENDA
Emergency Services - Consent
BUDGETED ITEM? Yes
BUDGET ACTION:
None needed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The amount of the grant is slightly lower than budgeted in FY 2017. An adjustment will be made to bring the grant budget in line with the about value.

BACKGROUND:
Each year, the State of Florida distributes to each county, in accordance to population, a share of the state's EMS Grant Trust Fund. Bay County's allotment for this cycle is $26,839.00 and is earmarked for protective gear (helmets, protective jumpsuits) for EMTs and Paramedics to wear during vehicle and other rescues.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Florida Emergency Medical Services County Grant Exhibit 1Exhibit
Florida Emergency Medical Services County Grant Exhibit 2Exhibit