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Application for FY 2023-24 State Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Grant for Improvement and Expansion of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services and Associated Resolution
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Florida State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant funds are derived from surcharges levied on fines for the various traffic violations. The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is authorized by Chapter 401, Part 11, Florida Statutes to distribute these funds to the county local governments and their emergency medical services providers. The goal of the program is to improve and expand pre-hospital emergency medical services.
Hernando County’s FY 2024 grant award is $20,643.45 to be expended in FY 2024. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (HCFES) will oversee administration and submittal of the final application requesting eleven (11) automated external defibrillators (AED’s) for the vehicles and offices.
HCFES staff requests Board approval to apply for the grant and the Chairperson’s signature on the application and required resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
FY 2024 grant amount $20,643.45 - Once the grant is awarded a budget resolution will be prepared.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the 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 Chairperson’s signature on the attached application and resolution for FY 2024 grant award.