SUBJECT:
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Request Approval and Execution of the Fourth Amendment to Community Paramedic Program Agreement between Florida Hospital Ocala, d/b/a AdventHealth Ocala, and Marion County Fire Rescue; and Grant Agreement for Community Paramedicine Services (Budget Impact - Revenue of $100,000)
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James Banta, Fire Chief |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County Fire Rescue’s (MCFR) Community Paramedicine approach, mission, and purpose is to reduce health spending while improving the health status of the residents of Marion County. This program assists citizens in finding the resources needed while reducing the utilization of 9-1-1 emergency services and reducing the opiate crisis within our community.
Approving and executing the attached agreements will equate to accepting the award in the amount of $100,000 from Florida Hospital, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation, d/b/a AdventHealth Ocala, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
EMS Revenues of $100,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and execute the Fourth Amendment and Grant Agreement for Community Paramedicine services.
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