SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter, and Seminoles Counties for Cost Share of Medical Examiner’s Services and Related Matters (Budget Impact - None)
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Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County entered into a five-year (5) Interlocal Agreement for Medical Examiner Services and related matters with the District 5 Counties (Lake, Marion, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus) and District 24 (Seminole) on September 27, 2024, effective October 1, 2024.
Section 6 of the current Interlocal Agreement sets forth Seminole County’s specific responsibilities under the Agreement, including separate funding responsibilities for the hiring and training of Seminole County investigators, transportation services, indigent care, and cremation services.
The parties desire to amend certain provisions of the Agreement to clarify and align the parties’ operational responsibilities with current practices. Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Sumter, and Seminole Counties have each approved the proposed amendment.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter (Medical Examiner District 5), and Seminole Counties (Medical Examiner District 24) for cost share of medical examiner’s services and related matters.
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