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File #: 16376   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/27/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/2/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Documents to Effectuate Consolidation of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services With City of Brooksville
Attachments: 1. Interlocal Agreement 09.23.2008, 2. Interlocal Agreement With COB for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Capital Facility Impact Fee Joint Program Admin., 3. Interlocal Agreement With COB Regarding Consolidation of Fire Rescue Services, 4. Interlocal Agreement for Lease of Fire Station Facility, 5. Consolidation of Brooksville Fire Department With Hernando County Fire Services – Presentation, 6. Consolidation of Brooksville Fire Department With Hernando County Fire Services – Presentation, 7. Consolidation of Brooksville Fire Department With Hernando County Fire Services – Presentation
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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 ann...

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