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Budget Resolution Funding Community Paramedicine Program With Lutheran Services Florida, Inc., d/b/a LSF Health Systems
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Fire Rescue requested funding for the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Community Paramedicine Program from the Florida Opioid Allocation and Statewide Response Agreement for Non-Qualified County funding distributed by Department of Children and Families through Lutheran Services, Florida, d/b/a LSF Health Systems. The Board approved Purchase Order Agreement PO130-1 with LSF on September 10, 2026 for FY26.
Funding was requested in the amount of $890,574 for the Mobile Integrated HealthCare Community Paramedicine Program was approved in the amount of $830,574 by LSF, which included one (1) additional FTE. Above funding amount is budgeted in the department’s FY 27 budget. Due to timing, the reduced awarded amount adjustment did not make the carry forward list. A Budget Resolution recognizing funding for the Community Paramedicine Program is attached and corrects reserves for the reduced amount.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding In the Amount of $830,574 shall be recognized in the following accounts:
Revenue:
Fund - State Grant- B131, Department: HCFR Rescue - 141, Group: 30229, Area: 30, Function: 00000, Account: State Grant - Public Safety - 334200
Expense:
Fund: State Grant- B131, Department: HCFR Rescue - 141, Group: 30229, Account: various accounts
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Budget Resolution to fund the Community Paramedicine program.