File #: 2024-17116   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/31/2024 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/19/2024 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Levy County Department of Public Safety (Budget Impact - Neutral)
Attachments: 1. Levy County Interlocal

 

SUBJECT:

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Request Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Levy County Department of Public Safety (Budget Impact - Neutral)

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INITIATOR:                                                                                                                              DEPARTMENT:

James Banta, Fire Chief                                                                                     Fire Rescue


DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Marion County Fire Rescue requests approval of a new interlocal agreement for mutual aid with Levy County Department of Public Safety to enhance emergency response across county lines. This agreement will enable each department to request assistance to high-priority incidents, ensuring timely and effective responses. This agreement will provide mutual operational benefits, including improve resource availability during concurrent emergencies and contributions to Insurance Services Offices (ISO) ratings. This partnership will ultimately enhance service delivery for the residents of both counties. 

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

Neutral.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve the internal agreement for mutual aid with Levy County Department of Public Safety.

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