Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-412

 

Sponsor:  Council President at the Request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction:  April 24, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; TEUS

 

Date of Analysis:  April 26, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Appropriation

 

Bill Summary:  This bill appropriates $261,772.01 ($257,750 from Emergency Medical Services County Grant funds and $4,022.01 from interest earned in 2006 on Emergency Medical Services Grant funds) to provide funding for enhanced and improved pre-hospital emergency medical services for the citizens of Duval County.  The Mayor is requested to appoint the Fire and Rescue Dept. to oversee expenditure of the funds. 

 

Background Information:  This is a continuation grant, with no match required.  Funds are to be used to purchase stretchers, carrier devices, medication refrigerators, storage units, airway management equipment, laptops, projectors, portable screens, and alternative support apparatus.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Emergency Medical Services; Fire and Rescue

 

Fiscal Impact:  $261,772.01 is appropriated by this ordinance

 

Analyst:  Campbell