SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Life Support Ambulance Standby Services for Equestrian Events between ARENA HORSE SHOWS of Ocala, L.L.C. and Marion County, Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
James Banta, Fire Chief Fire Rescue
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
ARENA HORSE SHOWS of Ocala, L.L.C. (ARENA) hosts multiple equestrian events in Marion County each year at the World Equestrian Center. The equestrian events are of an elite caliber and are of significant interest and, accordingly, draw large crowds of people and animals. ARENA recognizes the dangers inherent in large crowds of people and animals, particularly at equestrian events, and seeks to have emergency medical services on standby to provide for its spectators, guests, invitees, exhibitors, participants, vendors, and any other similarly situated persons. Marion County Fire Rescue supports ARENA’s concern for the welfare of its attendees and wishes to obligate itself to perform standby emergency medical services according to the terms and conditions specified in this agreement. This is a continuation of an existing contract that was active from 2021-2024. The contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend up to 3 times for a period of 1 year.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Life Support Ambulance Standby Services for Equestrian Events between ARENA HORSE SHOWS of Ocala, L.L.C. and Marion County, Florida.
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