SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval and Execution of Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Life Support Ambulance Standby Services for Swimming Events Between National Council of Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral)
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James Banta, Fire Chief |
Fire Rescue |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) hosts multiple swimming events in Marion County each year at the Florida Aquatic Swimming and Training (FAST) Center; and the swimming events are an elite caliber with significant interest and, accordingly, draw large crowds of people. YMCA recognizes the dangers inherent in large crowds of people and aquatic athletics, particularly at swim events, and seeks to have emergency medical services (EMS) on standby to provide for its spectators, guests, invitees, exhibitors, participants, vendors, and any other similarly situated persons. The County supports YMCA’s concern for the welfare of its attendees and wishes to fulfill the obligations by providing standby emergency medical services.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Standby Servies for Swimming Events Between National Council of Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America and Marion County.
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