SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority and City of Clearwater to provide water rescue services to the citizens of Pinellas County, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
The City of Clearwater has purchased one 36 ft. Metalcraft Marine, Inc. Model 32 Rescue Boat. Clearwater Fire & Rescue will use this boat to respond to water rescue emergencies and assist citizens in waters in/around Pinellas County as well as provide closest unit coverage in accordance with the automatic aid agreement.
Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority has agreed to provide $250,000 to the City of Clearwater upon execution of the agreement towards the purchase of the fire boat, Marine 44. Marine 44 has been ordered and is currently under construction. Clearwater Fire & Rescue expects delivery of the replacement fire boat in October 2017.