HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-039CINDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this 15th day of February, 2022, by and between
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special district,
whose mailing address is 4225 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY and
EASTERN FLORIDASTATE COLLEGE, whose mailing address is 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa,
Florida, 32922, hereinafter EFSC, do hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, EFSC offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians
(EMT) and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, students who attend EFSC are encouraged to obtain "on the job training" by
conducting ride -a -longs with EMTs and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY as entered into other Affiliation Agreements for ride -a -long
training for EMT and paramedic students enrolled in similar certified programs; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY deems this to be a valuable training tool for potential future
employees,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference in this
Agreement.
2. The COUNTY shall permit EFSC students to participate in ride -a -longs with EMTs and
Paramedics at the discretion and convenience of the COUNTY.
3. This Agreement shall be effective from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027 and will
automatically renew for two additional five year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the
parties.
4. Neither the COUNTY nor EFSC shall charge any fees under this Agreement.
5. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination in the selection or the placement of
students in the ride -a -long program.
6. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
7. The COUNTY will provide, at the participating student's expense, emergency care for
injuries or acute illness while participating with the COUNTY at a ride -a -long session.
8. The parties will each designate a person or persons to coordinate as a liaison for the ride -
a -long program.
9. EFSC shall provide the COUNTY with a list of eligible participants for the ride -a -long
program prior to the start of each program, It shall be the duty of EFSC to ensure the participants
have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience.
10. Subject to 768.28 and the dollar limitations referenced therein, no matter the cause of
action, EFSC does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY
and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all claims, demands, suits, actions,
judgments, and executions for damages, of any and every kind, including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused by, arising
out of, or relating in any manner to the activity of any student. EFSC shall not indemnify the
COUNTY for COUNTY'S own negligent acts or omissions. Nothing herein shall constitute a
waiver of sovereign immunity or any available affirmative defenses by EFSC. Each student
participating shall sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon
request).
11. EFSC shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement and any renewal,
liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional liability) for claims, damages,
or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the activities of the
participants carried out under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis
in amounts no less than $3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and the COUNTY shall be
an additional named insured under such general and professional liability policy or policies. EFSC
shall submit certificates of insurance to the COUNTY evidencing such insurance at the time of
the execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the COUNTY or Fire/EMS Service. EFSC
agrees that the COUNTY will receive no less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to
cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the insurance coverages described herein.
12. EFSC will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. EFSC will submit this
calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date.
13. Specific Responsibilities of the COUNTY. it shall be the responsibility of the COUNTY
to:
A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities
and its policies and procedures.
B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision.
C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care.
D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the
Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives.
14, Specific Responsibilities of the Participant (Student). It shall be the responsibility of
the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to:
A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY. Provide the necessary
and appropriate uniform while on duty at the Fire/EMS agency
B. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing
any material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the
Agreement.
C. Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the COUNTY prior to commencing his/her
experience within the Fire/EMS Agency.
D. At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in all
respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets.
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15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request
EFSC to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or
personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY or is detrimental
to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if they cannot
accommodate the student at scheduled time.
16. Modification of Agreement. Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual
consent of both parties, in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date and
the signatures of parties agreeing to the modification.
17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be
available at the Corporate office of EFSC and in the offices of the COUNTY.
18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to
confidential, privileged information. EFSC understands the sensitive nature of this information
and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential
patient information. EFSC agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends
to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information.
EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
By:
Printed name: Dean Steve Salvo
Title:Dean, Public Safety Institute
Date: October 11, 2022
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY i c�ohiM�'
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
By:
Date Approved: February 15, 2022 '
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Approved:
By:
Micha . Zito, Interim County Administrator
Appro e s to For nd L I ffici
By:
illiam . DeBraa , Deputy County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH TREASURE COAST MEDICAL INSTITUTE INC.
This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and
between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special
district, whose mailing address is 4225 43 Id Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter COUNTY
and TREASURE COAST MEDICAL INSTITUTE, INC., a Florida corporation, whose address is
4172 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947, hereinafter TCMI do hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, TCMI offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians
(EMT) and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, students who attend TCMI are encouraged to obtain "on the job training" by
conducting ride -a -longs with EMTs and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY as entered into other Affiliation Agreements for ride -a -long
training for EMT and paramedic students enrolled in similar certified programs; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY deems this to be a valuable training tool for potential future
employees,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference in this
Agreement.
2. The COUNTY shall permit TCMI students to participate in ride -a -longs with EMTs and
Paramedics at the discretion and convenience of the COUNTY.
3. This Agreement shall be effective from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027 and will
automatically renew for two additional five-year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the
parties
4. Neither the COUNTY nor TCMI shall charge any fees under this Agreement.
5. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination in the selection or the placement of
students in the ride -a -long program.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
T The COUNTY will provide, at the participating student's expense, emergency care for
injuries or acute illness while participating with the COUNTY at a ride -a -long session.
8. The parties will each designate a person or persons to coordinate as a liaison for the ride -
a -long program.
9. TCMI shall provide the COUNTY with a list of eligible participants for the ride -a -long
program prior to the start of each program. It shall be the duty of TCMI to ensure the participants
have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience.
10. TCMI does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and
its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments,
and executions for damages, of any and every kind, including reasonable attorney's fees and
costs, and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused by, arising out of, or
relating in any manner to the activity of any student. Each student participating shall sign the
attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request).
11. TCMI shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement and any renewal,
liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional liability) for claims, damages,
or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the activities of the
participants carried out under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be on an occurrence basis
in amounts no less than $3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and the COUNTY shall be
an additional named insured under such general and professional liability policy or policies. TCMI
shall submit certificates of insurance to the COUNTY evidencing such insurance at the time of
the execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the COUNTY or Fire/EMS Service. TCMI
agrees that the COUNTY will receive no less than thirty (30) days written notice prior to
cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the insurance coverages described herein.
12. TCMI will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. TCMI will submit this
calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date.
13. Specific Responsibilities of the COUNTY. It shall be the responsibility of the COUNTY
to:
A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities
and its policies and procedures.
B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision.
C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care.
D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the
Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives.
14. Specific Responsibilities of the Participant (Student). It shall be the responsibility of
the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to:
A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY. Provide the necessary
and appropriate uniform while on duty at the Fire/EMS agency
B. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing
any material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the
Agreement.
C Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the COUNTY prior to commencing his/her
experience within the Fire/EMS Agency.
D. At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in all
respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets.
15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to request
TCMI to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or
personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY or is detrimental
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to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if they cannot
accommodate the student at scheduled time.
16. Modification of Agreement. Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual
consent of both parties, in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date and
the signatures of parties agreeing to the modification.
17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be
available at the Corporate office of TCMI and in the offices of the COUNTY.
18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to
confidential, privileged information. TCMI understands the sensitive nature of this information
and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential
patient information. TCMI agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends
to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information.
TREASURE COAST MEDICAL IWTITUTE, INC.
By:
Printe name: Kwi+� ,rink �✓�
Title: q[eSj*,,4'
Date: —7 I Z1 1 2023
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
By:
Chairman
Date Approved: February 15, 2022
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Approved:
By:
Mich C. ito, Interim County Administrator
Approv s orm Le ff' enc .
By:
William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC.
This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and
between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special
district, whose mailing address is 4225 43,d Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter
COUNTY and MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC., 7741 N Military Trail, Suite 4/5 Palm
Beach Gardens, FL 33410, hereinafter MCA do hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, MCA offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians
(EMT) and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, students who attend MCA are encouraged to obtain "on the job training" by
conducting ride -a -longs with EMTs and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY as entered into other Affiliation Agreements for ride -a -long
training for EMT and paramedic students enrolled in similar certified programs; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY deems this to be a valuable training tool for potential future
employees,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference in this
Agreement.
2. The COUNTY shall permit MCA students to participate in ride -a -longs with EMTs and
Paramedics at the discretion and convenience of the COUNTY.
3. This Agreement shall be effective from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027 and will
automatically renew for two additional five-year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the
parties.
4. Neither the COUNTY nor MCA shall charge any fees under this Agreement.
5. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination in the selection or the placement of
students in the ride -a -long program.
6. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
7. The COUNTY will provide, at the participating student's expense, emergency care for
injuries or acute illness while participating with the COUNTY at a ride -a -long session.
8. The parties will each designate a person or persons to coordinate as a liaison for the
ride -a -long program.
9. MCA shall provide the COUNTY with a list of eligible participants for the ride -a -long
program prior to the start of each program. It shall be the duty of MCA to ensure the
participants have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience.
10. MCA does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY
and its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all claims, demands, suits, actions,
judgments, and executions for damages, of any and every kind, including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused by, arising
out of, or relating in any manner to the activity of any student. Each student participating shall
sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request).
11. MCA shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement and any renewal,
liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional liability) for claims,
damages, or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the
activities of the participants carried out under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be on an
occurrence basis in amounts no less than $3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and the
COUNTY shall be an additional named insured under such general and professional liability
policy or policies. MCA shall submit certificates of insurance to the COUNTY evidencing such
insurance at the time of the execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the COUNTY or
Fire/EMS Service. MCA agrees that the COUNTY will receive no less than thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the insurance
coverages described herein.
12. MCA will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. MCA will submit this
calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date,
13. Specific Responsibilities of the COUNTY. It shall be the responsibility of the
COUNTY to:
A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities
and its policies and procedures.
B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision.
C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care.
D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the
Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives.
14. Specific Responsibilities of the Participant (Student). It shall be the responsibility of
the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to:
A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY. Provide the necessary
and appropriate uniform while on duty at the Fire/EMS agency
B. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing
any material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the
Agreement.
C. Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the COUNTY prior to commencing
his/her experience within the Fire/EMS Agency.
D. At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in all
respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets.
15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to
request MCA to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients
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or personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY or is
detrimental to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if
they cannot accommodate the student at scheduled time.
16. Modification of Agreement. Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual
consent of both parties, in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date
and the signatures of parties agreeing to the modification.
17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be
available at the Corporate office of MCA and in the offices of the COUNTY.
18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to
confidential, privileged information. MCA understands the sensitive nature of this information
and affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential
patient information. MCA agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends
to the wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information.
MEDICAL CAREER ACADEMY, INC.
APrinted �n�ame:
Title: 0,100
Date: O
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
By:
H. EanhibT Chairman
Date Approved: Februa�15,20222022
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller
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�� ,!,Clerk
Approved:
By:
Mi a . Zito, Interim County Administrator
Approved as to Form andLe ie
By:
William K. DeBraal, eputy County Attorney
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH HCI COLLEGE LLC
This Affiliation Agreement is entered into this day of , 2022, by and
between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, a dependent special
district, whose mailing address is 4225 431d Avenue, Vera Beach, FL 32967, hereinafter
COUNTY and HCI COLLEGE LLC, 1764 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL
33409 hereinafter HC1 do hereby agree as follows:
WHEREAS, HCI offers certification programs for both emergency medical technicians
(EMT) and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, students who attend HCI are encouraged to obtain "on the job training" by
conducting ride -a longs with EMTs and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY as entered into other Affiliation Agreements for ride -a -long
training for EMT and paramedic students enrolled in similar certified programs; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY deems this to be a valuable training tool for potential future
employees,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties do agree as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference in this
Agreement.
2, The COUNTY shall permit HCI students to participate in ride -a -longs with EMTs and
Paramedics at the discretion and convenience of the COUNTY.
3. This Agreement shall be effective from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027 and will
automatically renew for two additional five-year periods thereafter by the mutual consent of the
parties.
4. Neither the COUNTY nor HCI shall charge any fees under this Agreement.
5. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination in the selection or the placement of
students in the ride -a -long program.
6. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
7. The COUNTY will provide, at the participating student's expense, emergency care for
injuries or acute illness while participating with the COUNTY at a. ride -a -long session.
8. The parties will each designate a person or persons to coordinate as a liaison for the
ride -a -long program.
91. HCI shall provide the COUNTY with a list of eligible participants for the ride -a -long
program prior to the start of each program. It shall be the duty of HCI to ensure the participants
have the necessary training prerequisites to maximize the experience.
10. HCI does undertake and agree that it will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY and
its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from all claims, demands, suits, actions,
judgments, and executions for damages, of any and every kind, including reasonable attorney's
fees and costs, and by whomever and whenever made or obtained, allegedly caused by, arising
out of, or relating in any manner to the activity of any student. Each student participating shall
sign the attached Hold Harmless Agreement (copies will be furnished upon request).
11. HCI shall procure and maintain, during the term of this Agreement and any renewal,
liability insurance to cover any and all liability (including professional liability) for claims,
damages, or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind of nature arising out of the
activities of the participants carried out under this Agreement. Such insurance shall be on an
occurrence basis in amounts no less than $3,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal injuries and the
COUNTY shall be an additional named insured under such general and professional liability
policy or policies. HCI shall submit certificates of insurance to the COUNTY evidencing such
insurance at the time of the execution of this Agreement, and as requested by the COUNTY or
Fire/EMS Service. HCI agrees that the COUNTY will receive no less than thirty (30) days
written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or non -renewal of any of the insurance
coverages described herein.
12. HCI will coordinate a calendar with students name and dates. HCI will submit this
calendar to the COUNTY by an agreed upon date.
13. Specific Responsibilities of the COUNTY. It shall be the responsibility of the
COUNTY to:
A. Provide an appropriate orientation of participants in connection with its facilities
and its policies and procedures.
B. Provide opportunities for a learning experience with appropriate supervision.
C. Retain ultimate responsibility for patient care even if a student gives that care.
D. Designate a preceptor (or coordinator) from its staff to act as the liaison with the
Agency in this Agreement, as appropriate to the learning objectives.
14. Specific Responsibilities of the Participant (Student). It shall be the responsibility of
the participant(s) assigned through this Agreement to:
A. Comply with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY. Provide the necessary
and appropriate uniform while on duty at the Fire/EMS agency
B. Obtain prior written approval of both parties to this Agreement before publishing
any material related to the learning experience provided under the terms of the
Agreement.
C. Sign a "Hold Harmless Agreement" with the COUNTY prior to commencing
his/her experience within the Fire/EMS Agency.
D. At all times wear the appropriated badge on every clinical, and comply in all
respects with the student requirements set forth in the requirements Sheets.
15. Request for Withdrawal of Participant. The COUNTY shall reserve the right to
request HCI to withdraw any participant from its facilities whose conduct or work with patients or
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personnel is not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the COUNTY or is
detrimental to patients or others. The COUNTY reserves the right to send any student home if
they cannotaccommodate the student at scheduled time.
16. Modification of Agreement. Modification of this Agreement may be made by mutual
consent of both parties, in writing, and attached to this Agreement and shall include the date
and the signatures of parties agreeing to the modification.
17. Copies of Agreement. Copies of this signed Agreement shall be placed on file and be
available at the Corporate office of HCI and in the offices of the COUNTY.
18. Confidential Information. Ride -a -long program participants will be exposed to
confidential, privileged information. HCI understands the sensitive nature of this information and
affirmatively asserts it has trained each participant concerning privileged and confidential patient
information. HCI agrees that its indemnity and hold harmless to the COUNTY extends to the
wrongful release of confidential and privileged patient information.
HCI COLLEGE LLC
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT .oJ���• �o^,F� .
By:
Jo H. Ear airman
Date Approved: February 15, 2022 •'���;fR Couc?'
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Dej�6ty Clerk
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Approved:
By:
c I C. Zito, Interim County Administrator
Approve s t Form d L i y:
By:
William K. 15eBraal, Deputy County Attorney