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Computer System - This hardware and software would be used in all <br />facets of the EMS training program including, but not limited to <br />documentation and course material preparation. It would provide <br />the EMS Training Officer the ability to prepare course outlines, <br />training rosters, base files, certifications, and other <br />training/educational needs. <br />Alphanumeric, raging System Software and Pagers - The paging system <br />software and pagers would upgrade the county's present paging <br />system to alphanumeric capability. Alphanumeric paging is <br />accomplished through both modem and serial connections by sending <br />detailed messages to key personnel. This would allow for priority <br />paging, system log records, information storage, and repeat <br />paging. It would also alleviate the current amount of staff time <br />spent attempting to contact EMS personnel by phone for overtime, <br />standby duty, and emergency coverage. Messages could be directed <br />to_ an individual paramedic, an entire shift, or the entire EMS <br />staff. <br />RECOZOMDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of the FY 93-94 EMS Grant and Resolution <br />to purchase the equipment as noted in the attachments and agenda <br />item. Staff further recommends that the Board of County <br />Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary <br />documents to obtain funds from HRS in the amount of $47,526.13 and <br />authorize budget amendments as required to receive and expend the <br />grant funds for the items noted in the expenditure plan. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, to adopt Resolution 93-169, <br />authorizing the application for funding County <br />Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant awards to be <br />submitted to the State of Florida Department of <br />Health and Rehabilitative Services. <br />Under discussion, Director Wright confirmed that the cellular <br />phone service is a recurring cost and will have to be funded out of <br />County funds in future fiscal years. These recurring costs are <br />expected to be approximately $3,000 per year and represent charges <br />for air time and the monthly base rate for the use of the cellular <br />phones. <br />Commissioner Adams commented that the Bell South Mobility <br />reception is poor in certain parts of the County, and Director <br />Wright mentioned that a new tower is being constructed which should <br />correct that problem. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried unanimously. <br />COPY OF GRANT APPLICATION IS ON FILE <br />IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />31 <br />BOOK <br />SEP 211993 <br />