HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-089 AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between PALM BEACH STATE
COLLEGE, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33461, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COLLEGE" and Indian River County Fire Rescue,
4225 23rd Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter referred to as "DEPARTMENT".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into a contractual arrangement providing for the
education and training of students in the Paramedic and EMT programs.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach State College has undertaken to educate and train students in the
Paramedic and EMT programs, which shall be under the auspice of Health Sciences.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto as follows: The control of the
program shall reside in the President of the Palm Beach State College with the assistance of the
EMS Program Supervisor under the auspice of Health Sciences. There shall be established a
Business Partnership Council who will counsel the said President and Supervisor responsible for
the program.
COLLEGE agrees to:
1. Accept eligible students in the program as regular enrollees of the Palm Beach State
College, subject to the rules and regulations of the College.
2. Select a qualified faculty.
3. Provide a College approved course of study.
4. Consult with the designated staff of DEPARTMENT in selecting clinical experiences for
the students of the program. A list of students and their dates of attendance will be
provided to DEPARTMENT by the College.
5. Provide supervision for students participating in clinical experiences at DEPARTMENT.
6. Adhere to-the Policy and Procedures established by DEPARTMENT to include the
Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens and all related OSHA and Infection
Control Policies.
7. Cooperate with DEPARTMENT staff in all matters pertaining to these programs.
8. To the extent permitted by Florida Statute 768.28, the COLLEGE agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless DEPARTMENT from and against all claims, damages, loses,
judgments,and expenses,including all reasonable legal fees and costs, if it is necessary for
DEPARTMENT to defend an action arising out of any alleged acts or omissions of the
COLLEGE, its agents, servants or employees.
9. Require that each Paramedic/EMT student at his/her own expense provide the following:
a. Uniforms
b. Meals
c. Laundry Service
d. Transportation
e. Physical examination and immunizations.
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f Hospital and medical care.
g. School Accident Insurance or evidence of such insurance protection.
10. Obtain and maintain, through the Florida College System Risk Management Consortium
(FCSRMC), shall obtain and maintain occurrence-type professional liability insurance
coverage in amounts not less than $2,000,000 per incident and $5,000,000 annual
aggregate covering students and any faculty members for instruction/supervision of
students only. The College shall provide a certificate of insurance to the DEPARTMENT
evidencing such insurance coverage if required by the DEPARTMENT. Should any of the
above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, notice will be
delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.
DEPARTMENT agrees to:
1. Provide necessary facilities for clinical experiences for proper Paramedic and/or EMT
instruction.
2. Cooperate in the assignment of students in DEPARTMENT, such assignments to be
made under the supervision of the College faculty.
3. Provide liaison between the DEPARTMENT administrator and the EMS Program
Supervisor under the auspice of Health Sciences.
4. Cooperate with the College staff in all matters pertaining to these programs.
5. To the extent allowed by law, indemnify and hold harmless COLLEGE from and against
all claims, damages, losses,judgments, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and
costs if it is necessary for COLLEGE to defend an action arising out of any alleged acts
or omissions of DEPARTMENT staff.
6. Provide suitable area at DEPARTMENT for conferences and group training programs for
the students.
7. Cooperate in obtaining guest lecturers from the staff of DEPARTMENT on request of the
EMS Program Supervisor under the auspice of Health Sciences as schedule permits.
8. Not begin any training programs in the Paramedic and EMT fields while this agreement
is in effect without the prior notification of COLLEGE.
BOTH PARTIES agree:
1. The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall continue for three (3) years from the last date
signed. At the end of the term and any Tenn Extension (as defined herein), the term shall
automatically be extended for additional terms of one (1)year each(a"Term Extension"),
unless either party provides the other with written notice of termination with or without
cause upon at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice. Such termination shall not be
effective until such time as all then enrolled students have had the opportunity to complete
their prescribed program such completion not to exceed twelve(12)months,although new
enrollees shall not be accepted after receipt of notice of termination.
2. �y jointly agreed upon amendments can be incorporated into this agreement in writing
d signed by both parties at any time.
3. To affirm they do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender,age or
Handicap.
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PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Bob Solari, Chairman �yppr�M SS�o F
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Approved: June 7, 2016
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ATTEST: ?a
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Cocoll
By:
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eputy Clerk
proved:
seph A. Baird, County Administrator
Approvi d as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney
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