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Documents to Effectuate Consolidation of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services With City of Brooksville
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The City of Brooksville (City) requested a proposal from Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (HCFR) under the Board of County Commissioners for consolidation of services with the Brooksville Fire Department (BFD). The attached documents establish that those services within the boundaries of the City of Brooksville will be provided by HCFR beginning 8:00 AM on October 1, 2025.
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brooksville and Hernando County Regarding Consolidation of Fire Rescue Services
This agreement governs the consolidation of services and the transition of personnel, facilities, equipment and assets. Additional provisions address fire hydrant maintenance and fire inspections. Compensation to Hernando County for FY 2026 will be $1,478,341.89 payable in 12 equal monthly installments. Beginning FY 2027, the County shall levy and collect fire assessments, using the same calculation methodology, from City property owners in the same manner as applied to property owners in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facility Impact Fee Joint Program Administration
Per the terms of this agreement, a study will be performed in FY 2026 to update and include the City of Brooksville in Hernando County’s Fire/EMS Impact Fees.
Interlocal Agreement for Lease of Fire Station
Under the terms of an existing 2008 Interlocal Agreement with the City of Brooksville, HCFR currently shares the use of the City’s Fire Rescue Station located at 85 Veterans Avenue. With the consolidation, that cohabitation agreement will be replaced with the attached lease which allows for the termination of the cohabitation agreement as of September 30, 2026. The cost will be $1.00 for FY 2026, after which time it will be $12.00 per square foot for a total annual rent of $145,896.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Once the agreement is signed by both parties, a budget resolution will be brought to the Board for signature.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on all three Interlocal Agreements in order for HCFR to provide fire protection and emergency medical services within the City of Brooksville as of October 1, 2025.