SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Grant Agreement for Community Paramedicine Services between the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and Marion County (Budget Impact - Revenue of $100,000)
Body
INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
James Banta, Fire Chief Fire Rescue
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 Marion County residents. 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.
On January 21, 2025, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners (MCBCC) approved the Third Amendment to Community Paramedic Program agreement to accept the awarded funds 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.
This grant agreement for Community Paramedicine services is to approve the agreement between MCBCC and the Community Foundation to accept the funds that are awarded from AdventHealth Ocala.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Revenue of $100,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Grant Agreement for Community Paramedicine Services between the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County and Marion County.
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