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The Vice Chairman recessed the meeting briefly at 11:05 A. M. and the Board reconvened at 11:12 A. M. with all members present APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT The Board reviewed memo from Emergency Services Director Doug Wright dated August 19, 1992: TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James Chandler County Administrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Department of Emergency Services DATE: August 19, 1992 SUBJECT: Approval of FY 92-93 EMS Grant It is respectfully requested the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next scheduled meeting. - DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), is authorized by Chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes, to distribute county grant funds. The funds are then made available to eligible county governments to improve and expand their pre -hospital emergency medical services. The grant program is an innovative process which enables EMS agencies to enhance EMS systems through the Board of County Commissioners. The EMS Grant has been prepared describing program needs and proposing grant objectives as well as time frames for completion. Although submission of the grant is being undertaken, the State EMS Office has advised staff that the grant funds may be fully distributed, partially distributed, or not distributed at all to county governments. The governing factor is dependant upon the financial status of the State after October 1, 1992, and actions of the Governor. The grant application is being submitted in the hope that the funds will be released to local governments and having the application on file will assure Indian River County of its allocation if'the funds are distributed. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The county grant funds are derived from surcharges on various traffic violations. Funding in the amount of $35,358.03 has been allocated to Indian River County for FY 92-93. The grant funds will be utilized as indicated in the grant for equipment and services to improve and expand the Advanced Life Support EMS pre- hospital system. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the FY 92-93 EMS Grant and resolution to purchase the equipment and services as noted in attachments. Staff- further recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents to obtain funds from -HRS in the amount of $35,358.03 and authorize budget amendments as required to receive and expend the grant funds. 45 BOOK 87 FAGS 450 m