FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTFIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
OCTOBER 1 2014
PINELLAS COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
12490 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33774
RECITALS:
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THEAGREEMENT ............ was .................... .................., ,,,, ,,,. 2
SECTION 101.
SECTION 102. COOPERATION.
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SECTION 104. SCOPE OF SERVICES 2
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SECTION 201, WORDS AND TERMS
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SECTION 401. FIREFIGHTING APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, 8
SECTION 402. RESPONSE TIME. . ... .... ....... ....... ....,... 9
SECTION 403, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND "i RAINING. >. >,,,,,,,. >. ,......,,,,, .,, ,,..,.....10
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SECTION 406. DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND MUTUAL AID.....,. , ..11
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SECTION 410. FIRE INVESTIGATION. .. ..... .............. 13
SECTION 411. FIRE PREVENTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT.. . ...... 13
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SECTION 413. SHARED RECOGNITION. .. .. . .......14
SECTION 414, REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY - ASSISTANCE .:............ . ....... ...... 14
ARTICLE V.
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SECTION 501. ROLE OF THE FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY........., .....:..............15
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SECTION 503. COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
ARTICLE VI
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SECTION 601. MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS „ »,. , <. <.,,.....16
SECTION 602. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS...,_..........._ ...... _ .... . ....17
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COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROVISIONS ......; ..18
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SECTION 702. USE OF RESERVE FOR FUTURE YEARS ......... ......... .......... .,,,.....,,,18
SECTION 703. WITHHOLDING FUNDS. > ..:.. ......... ........... » >....,.., <,.. 19
SECTION 704.
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FUNDS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR FIRE. PROTECTION SERVICES...,.19
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PROHIB TIONNS AGAINST MORTGAGE OF ASSETS .......................... 0
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SECTION 802. TERMINATION AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS 20
SECTION 803. PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCY , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,; ,,,,,,,.... 22
SECTION 804. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES.. 22
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SECTION 905.
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OTHER DOCUMENTS.
APPLICABLE LAW
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SEVERABILITY 24
CONTRACTOR IS INDEPENDENT CONTRA CTOR ,....... 24
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NO THIRD —PARTY BENEFICIARIES; ASSIGNMENT 24
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FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made this day of ,<h ' � , 2014, between
C.Ze?9/2 - , a Florida municipal corporation ( "Contractor"), and
PINELLAS COUNTY ( "County "), by and through its Board of County Commissioners,
( "Board ").
RECITALS:
1. The Board is the governing body of the Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority created
by Chapter 73 -600, Laws of Florida, for the purpose of establishing and implementing a
permanent plan of fire protection for the County, determine minimum service levels,
establish uniform standards for fire hydrants, implement County-wide reciprocal, mutual,
or outside assistance programs, and to cause to be provided Fire Protection Services
throughout unincorporated County. Chapter 73 -600, Laws of Florida, became an
ordinance of Pinellas County pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Pinellas County Charter in
1980.
2. The Board has determined that a coordinated Fire Protection Services County-wide
system with centralized communications, standardized operating procedures, and
automatic aid is in the best interest of the public's life safety, protection of property and
firefighters' safety and welfare.
3. Pursuant to Chapter 73 -600, Laws of Florida, Chapter 80 -590, Laws of Florida (the
Pinellas County Home Rule Charter), and Chapter 62, Article II, of the Pinellas County
Code (collectively, "Special Act "), the Board has divided the County into fire districts for
the purposes of its regulatory powers and responsibilities, and created municipal services
taxing units ( "MSTUs ") over the unincorporated portions of such districts for tax
assessment purposes, which became operative after the approval by the electors of such
districts at a properly -held referendum by electors in the unincorporated areas of the
County.
4. Board is authorized to enter into agreements for Fire Protection Services, and Contractor
wishes and is able to provide Fire Protection Services within the unincorporated portions of
its fire district or districts (as defined in Appendix A).
5. The Board will compensate Contractor for providing Fire Protection Services within the
unincorporated portions of its fire district or districts (as defined in Appendix A).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms, and conditions
herein set forth to be kept and performed by and between the parties hereto, it is agreed as
follows:
ARTICLE
THE AGREEMENT
SECTION 101. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the obligations and
responsibilities of the Parties hereto with respect to the provision of Fire Protection Services in
the unincorporated areas of the County.
SECTION 102. COOPERATION. The Parties shall cooperate and use all reasonable
efforts, pursuant to the, terms of this Agreement, to facilitate the terms of this Agreement.
Accordingly, the Parties further agree in good faith to mutually undertake resolution of disputes,
if any, in an equitable and timely manner so as to limit the need for costly and time - consuming
adversarial proceedings to resolve such disputes.
SECTION 103. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The following Appendices are attached to and
made part of this Agreement:
Appendix A. Fire Control Districts
Appendix B. Fire Protection Services Contractors
Appendix C. Supplemental Financial Information
This Agreement, together with the foregoing Appendices, constitutes the entire Fire
Protection Services Agreement between the Parties with respect to the provision of Fire
Protection Services, and shall supersede any prior agreement, contract or memorandum of
understanding between the Parties regarding such services. The Parties agree that the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the Appendices, shall govern exclusively
the obligations of the Parties.
SECTION 104. SCOPE OF SERVICES. The services performed under this
Agreement include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Respond with Firefighting Apparatus and Personnel to the scene of a fire, life
safety related emergency, man -made or natural disaster or public service
request.
b. Take command and control of the emergency scene, contain any fire and mitigate
any hazards at a fire scene.
c. Investigate any fire within the Fire District to determine the cause and origin.
d. Inspect all commercial, industrial and multi - family dwellings within the Fire District
for compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
e. Conduct plan reviews, as requested by the County's Building and Development
Review Services Department ( "Building Department "), fire inspections, sprinkler
tests, fire alarm tests and final fire inspections within the Fire District, in
accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Conduct and maintain immediate access to fire pre -plan documents for all
commercial, industrial and multi - family dwellings within the Fire District. Provide
education programs to the public in fire prevention, life safety and disaster
preparedness.
g. Upon notification by the 9 -1 -1 Center of an emergency request, Contractor shall
provide Fire Protection Services in accordance with the Automatic Aid /Closest
Unit Response Agreement. The Firefighting Apparatus and Unit(s) which are
predetermined to be the closest to the emergency scene by the Run Cards then
in effect shall be dispatched without regard to fire district or jurisdictional
boundaries.
h. Response times must meet the minimum standards as established in this
Agreement.
The allotted Firefighting Apparatus must at all times be staffed with a minimum of
three (3) Personnel to operate on all emergency and non - emergency calls.
Apparatus staffing must include at least one firefighter that is trained and
designated as a company officer.
Performance must be consistent with approved fire standards and compliant with
the 600 Series Pinellas County Fire Departments Standard Operating
Procedures.
Conduct of Personnel must be professional and courteous at all times. Crews
must wear uniforms that clearly identify them as fire department employees.
The Contractor is responsible to insure that equipment is maintained for optimal
performance.
m. The Contractor shall require Personnel to gather and enter data into the
electronic fire reporting system furnished by Pinellas County for every incident
responded to by the Contractor. The Company Officer is responsible for insuring
the accuracy and completeness of such reports.
n. Upon notification of a State of Emergency within Pinellas County, Contractor will
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coordinate its firefighting resources with the County's Emergency Operations
Centers corresponding emergency support function desk, given the nature of the
event or disaster, and shall proceed in accordance with applicable plans and
protocols.
Such services, contained herein, shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. The specific terms and conditions of this Agreement shall govern and prevail
over this Section 104.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201. WORDS - AND TERMS. Unless the context otherwise requires,
capitalized terms used herein shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
"Adopted Budget" means Contractor's legislatively or officially adopted budget for the
Fiscal Year, in accordance with Section 409.
"Annual External Audit" means the audit conducted by a certified public accounting
firm retained by Contractor to state, the income, expenditures and fund balances for the prior
Fiscal Year. The Annual External Audit shall include a summary report prepared by
Contractor on forms provided by the County and be attested to by Contractor's auditor.
"Authority" means the Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority, a municipal services
taxing unit established by Chapter 73 -600, Laws of Florida, as amended.
"Automatic Aid /Closest Unit Response Agreement" means the agreement by and
between every political subdivision and fire control district within Pinellas County dated October
16, 1990.
"Budget Request" means the budget request submitted by Contractor, in accordance
with Section 409.
" CAD" means computer aided dispatch.
"Caller" means a person accessing the response system by telephone.
"Contract Year" means, for any given year, the period commencing on October 1 and
ending at midnight on September 30 of the following year.
"County" means Pinellas County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
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"Disaster" means an occurrence of a severity and magnitude that normally or
potentially could result in death, injuries and /or property damage and that cannot be managed
through routine procedures and resources of the Fire Protection System.
"Emergency Request" means a request for emergency services received directly at
the 9-1-1 Center.
"Emergency Response" means, for the purposes of measuring response time
compliance in Section 402, the act of responding to a request for services in which Contractor
determined that emergency lights and sirens will be used.
"Fire District" where capitalized means the unincorporated area of the Fire Control
District(s) designated by Board pursuant to the Special Act and shown on Appendix A attached
hereto and made a part hereof. Where such term is not capitalized, the term, shall mean the
entirety of the incorporated and unincorporated portions of the Fire Control District.
"Fire Equipment" means the equipment and tools necessary to equip and operate
Firefighting Apparatus in accordance with the NFPA guidelines.
"Firefighter" means an individual, trained and certified in accordance with Chapter
633, Florida Statutes, as applicable, that functions as a firefighter, fire officer, or command
officer employed by Contractor.
"Firefighting Apparatus" means emergency vehicles provided by Contractor, which
are constructed and equipped to, meet or exceed NFPA 1901 requirements for an emergency
pumping vehicle. Such vehicles, are used for rapid response to an emergency scene and the
suppression and containment of a fire or other hazard. Firefighting Apparatus may include, but
not be limited to, engines, ladder trucks, or squads, which meet the above requirements.
"Fire Protection Services" means the response of Firefighting Apparatus, Units and
Personnel to the scene of a fire, life safety emergency, man -made or natural disaster or
public service request. Fire Protection Services include the command and control of the
emergency scene, the containment of any fire, and the mitigation of any hazards, and may
include Specialized Rescue. Related services include fire and arson investigation, fire
inspections and code enforcement, and public education.
"Fire Protection System" means the network of organizations, including, but not limited
to, the Board, contractors, and other municipalities and special fire districts within Pinellas
County, established to provide Fire Protection Services.
"Fire Prevention Code" means fire and life safety codes adopted by County and
Contractor, in accordance with Chapter 62, Article Ill, of the Pinellas County Code.
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"Fire Station "? means any facility, designated by Contractor, which houses the
Firefighting Apparatus, Units, and Personnel required to provide Fire Protection Services. The
proposed locations of new fire stations, which may be used to service the unincorporated areas
of the districts, will be reviewed for appropriate service area coverage by the County, and to be
eligible to receive any County funding for such fire station construction, must be approved by
the County.
"First Due Firefighting Apparatus" means Contractor's Firefighting Apparatus, within
Contractor's primary response area, predetermined to be the nearest to the emergency, in
accordance with Section 407 hereof.
"Fiscal Year" means the year commencing on October 1 of any given year and ending
on September 30 of the immediately following year.
"Force Majeure" means any act, event, or condition other than a labor strike, work
stoppage, or slowdown that has had, or may reasonably be expected to have, a direct material
adverse effect on the rights or obligations of either Party under this Agreement, if such act,
event, or condition is beyond the reasonable control of the Party relying thereon as
justification for not performing an obligation, or complying with any condition required, of
such Party under this Agreement, and is not the result of willful or negligent action or a
lack of reasonable diligence of the Party relying thereon. Such acts or events may include,
but shall not be limited to, an act of God, epidemic, landslide, or similar occurrence, an act
of the public enemy, war, blockade, insurrection, riot, general arrest or restraint of
government and people, civil disturbance or similar occurrence.
"NFPA" is Contractor's currently - adopted National Fire Protection Association
guidelines for Personnel, Equipment, Firefighting Apparatus and Units, as may be
amended.
"Party" or "Parties" means either the County or Contractor, or both, as the context of
the usage of such term may require.
"Personnel" means individuals trained and certified in accordance with Chapter 633,
Florida Statutes, as applicable, who function as firefighters, fire officers, fire inspectors, arson
investigators, and command officers employed by Contractor.
"9 -1 -1 Center" means the 9 -1 -1 Regional Communications Center operated and
maintained by the County for the purpose of receiving 9 -1 -1 calls from citizens.
"Response" means the act of responding to a request for services, which act begins
when Contractor's Firefighting Apparatus or Unit(s) is notified of an Emergency Request.
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"Response Time" means the period of time commencing when a Firefighting
Apparatus or Unit is dispatched to an emergency and ending when it arrives on the scene of
the incident.
"Run Cards" means the 9 -1 -1 Center's computer -aided dispatch software
database that recommends based upon the call location, the closest or most appropriate
Firefighting Apparatus and /or Units to respond to the Emergency Request. The Run Cards will
be based upon a predetermined listing of Firefighting Apparatus and Units which Contractor
determined to be the closest by travel time or in the most appropriate order.
"Special Act" means the Chapter 73 -600, Laws of Florida, Chapter 80 -590, Laws of
Florida (the Pinellas County Home Rule Charter), approved on October 7, 1980, and Chapter
62, Article II, of the Pinellas County Code.
"Special Events" means non - emergency events, such as sporting events, parades,
festivals and other group or mass gatherings, which may require Fire Protection Services.
"Specialized Rescue Services" means additional services provided by some
Contractors, which may include, but are not limited to, vehicle extrication, heavy rescue,
hazardous materials first response, hazardous materials mitigation, high -angle and below -grade
technical rescue, marine rescue, dive rescue, and the mitigation of any other situation which
presents an actual or potential danger to life or property.
"Standard Practices" means the actions and practices of Contractor in providing
Fire Protection Services, all applicable rules and regulations, the laws of the State of
Florida, applicable federal laws and regulations, including state and federal
Occupational Safety Health Acts, and the NFPA guidelines.
"State" means the State of Florida.
"State of Emergency" means a Disaster declared by a proclamation of the Federal
Government, the State, the County, or a municipality within the County.
"Uncontrollable Circumstance" means a Force Majeure, a State of
Emergency, or during situations in which the County Dispatch System and /or the Fire
Protection System is not operating under normal response conditions.
"Unexpended Funds" means compensation provided to Contractor in the prior
Fiscal Year that was not expended in the provision of Fire Protection Services. This amount
is reported in the annual external audit.
"Unit(s)" means emergency vehicles provided by Contractor which are
constructed and equipped, as applicable, and are used for rapid response to an
emergency scene which do not meet the NFPA 1901 pumping guidelines. Units may
include, but not be limited to, ladder trucks, squads, reserve pumpers, brush trucks,
water tankers, Specialized Rescue Services units and command or staff vehicles.
SECTION 202. TERMS GENERALLY. Whenever the context may require, any
pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine, and neuter forms. The
words "include," "includes," and including" shall be deemed to be followed by the
phrase "without limitation," except as the context may otherwise require. The words
"agree," "agreement," "approval," and "consent" shall be deemed to be followed by the
phrase "which shall not be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed," except as the
context may otherwise require.
ARTICLE III
RESERVED
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR
SECTION 401. FIREFIGHTING APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT.
ill Obligation to Provide FirefightingAooaratus and Units. At all times
during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the Firefighting Apparatus and
Units necessary to provide all Fire Protection Services. Contractor reserves the right to select
and acquire Firefighting Apparatus and Units used in the performance of this Agreement.
fig Maintenance of Vehicles and Fuel. Contractor shall be responsible for
routine maintenance and repair of all Firefighting Apparatus and Units, and for furnishing
maintenance, equipment, supplies, repairs, spare parts, replacement vehicles, and fuel.
Contractor shall maintain Apparatus and Units in safe and proper working order.
19.1 Staffing of Vehicles. Firefighting Apparatus shall be continuously staffed
with a minimum of three (3) Firefighters.
WI Fire Eaulament. Contractor shall furnish and maintain all Fire Equipment
required to meet the terms of this Agreement. Contractor shall support efforts toward
equipment compatibility and general standardization.
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Lei Communications Equipment. Contractor shall furnish and maintain all
communications equipment including, but not limited to, station radios and encoders, mobile
radios, portable radios, pagers, and cellular phones, as Contractor deems appropriate.
u Command Officers. In addition to the personnel provided in (c) above,
Contractor will provide its own or, through the use of automatic aid, command officers to
respond to incidents within the Fire District.
fgj Standard of Cover. Provide for each type of response the same or greater
level of service in the unincorporated area as Contractor provides for residents and
properties of the incorporated portion of the fire district.
SECTION 402. RESPONSE TIME.
fk Emergency Requests.
Response Time to not less than ninety percent (90%) of all Emergency
Responses which are (1) categorized as a structure fire or a fire alarm; (2) within
Contractor's Fire District; and (3) for which Contractor's Firefighting Apparatus is
predetermined, in accordance with Section 407, to be the First Due Firefighting Apparatus,
shall be within seven (7) minutes and thirty (30)', seconds or less.
Exemptions.
(1) The Response Time requirements in subsection (a) shall not be applicable
to Emergency Responses which occur during periods of Uncontrollable
Circumstances; provided, however, that Contractor shall document said
conditions and shall apply for this exception as provided for in
subparagraph (2) below.
(2) Should Contractor experience an Uncontrollable Circumstance, Contractor
shall, as a- condition shall, as a condition precedent to the right to claim an
uncontrollable Circumstance, notify the County within three (3) business
days of when Contractor becomes aware of the Uncontrollable
Circumstance.
(3) Downgraded calls which occur, based on additional information such as
from 9 -1 -1 Center or first Unit arrival, will be excluded from determining
Response Time performance.
(4) The exemptions provided for in this subsection (b) are exhaustive and no
other cause of poor Response Time performance shall be allowed as
exemption to these Response Time requirements and reporting provisions.
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SECTION 403. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. Subject to annual
budget availability, Contractor shall make available the necessary continuing education and
training for maintaining the skill, competency, and required certifications for all Personnel, as
required, by federal, state, or local regulation.
SECTION 404. STANDARD PRACTICES.
Li Standard Practices. Contractor shall insure that its policies and standard
operating procedures and actions are consistent with those countywide standard operating
procedures approved by the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs Association at all times and shall
correct any deviations.
Ride Alonas. Contractor may allow the County or its representative, in the
performance of their duties, to ride in Contractor's Firefighting Apparatus or Units during
responses to Emergency Requests. Such representatives shall conduct themselves in a
professional and courteous manner, shall not interfere with Contractor's employees in the
performance of their duties, and shall at all times be respectful of Contractor's
employee /employer relationship. The County, or its representatives, shall provide proof of
employment, proof of workers' compensation insurance, and complete any waiver or release
forms which may be required by Contractor prior to riding in Contractor's Apparatus or Units.
Such ride - alongs shall be scheduled or prearranged with Contractor.
j j Special Events. In the event Contractor is called to provide Fire Protection,
Services at a Special Event in its Fire District, Contractor shall be governed by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and such periods of time shall not be excluded
as an Uncontrollable Circumstance.
SECTION 405. PERSONNEL.
(a) Training and Qualifications. All individuals employed by Contractor in
the performance of work under this Agreement shall be trained and qualified at a level
consistent with Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, as required to perform the work the individuals
are to perform, and shall hold appropriate certificates as required by state law.
L% Standard of Conduct. Contractor's Personnel shall conduct themselves
in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Contractor shall address and correct any
departures from its standard of conduct.
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fcl Working Conditions. Contractor shall insure that it is in compliance with
all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding labor conditions, workplace and
working conditions, and environmental safety requirements.
SECTION 406. DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND MUTUAL AID.
(a) Disaster 'Assistance Within Pinellas County. Immediately upon notification
by either Party of a State of Emergency within Pinellas County, Contractor shall commit
such resources as are necessary and appropriate, given the nature of the Disaster, and
shall proceed in accordance with applicable plans and protocols. During or prior to an
impending local or area -wide Disaster the Contractor may withdraw that Jurisdiction's
responses from the Run Card system and retain control locally of all responses of that
agency's emergency units. Normal operation will be resumed by the 9 -1 -1 Center upon
notification by the Contractor. During such periods, Contractor shall be released from the
requirements of Section 402. When Disaster assistance has been terminated, Contractor
shall notify the County that Contractor is able to resume normal operations.
oil Disaster Assistance Outside of Pinellas County., If Contractor provides
Disaster assistance response outside of Pinellas County, it shall be provided in a manner
which does not jeopardize Contractor's ability to render reliable services under this Agreement.
(c) Mutual Aid. Normal (non - disaster related) mutual aid responses outside of
Pinellas County, rendered by Contractor, shall be performed in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
SECTION 407. AUTOMATIC AIDICLOSEST UNIT RESPONSE. Upon notification by
the 9 -1 -1 Center of an Emergency Request, Contractor shall provide Fire Protection Services
in accordance with the Automatic Aid /Closest Unit Response Agreement. The Apparatus and
Unit(s) which are predetermined to be the closest to the emergency scene by the Run Cards
shall be dispatched without regard to Fire District or jurisdictional boundaries. Contractor's
authorized representatives will periodically, or at the request of the County, update their Run
Cards to insure their accuracy and coordinate any changes with any other affected
contractors.
The County, with the consent of Contractor, may update and manage the
applicable Run Cards.
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SECTION 408. FIRE REPORTING SYSTEM. Contractor shall gather and enter data into
the countywide electronic fire reporting system provided by the County for every fire incident
responded to by Contractor's Personnel. Design, procurement, operating costs of this
information system shall be the responsibility of the County.
The database of the electronic fire reporting system shall be fully comprehensive,
including complete and integrated information on all Fire Protection System activities.
Contractor shall require its Personnel to comply with the completion of all fire incident reports
and data entry requirements to insure the accuracy and completeness of such reports, as
approved and periodically revised, by Contractor and the County. The Contractor and County
agree that procedures used to operate the electronic fire reporting system shall not be unduly
burdensome.
Contractor shall have unlimited access, regardless of storage location or medium,
to electronic fire reports generated by Contractor's Personnel and all dispatch - related data
in a mutually- agreeable format:
SECTION 409. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
Lai Annual External Audit. Contractor shall provide the County with the Annual
External Audit, prepared by Contractor's extemal auditor, certifying the amount of monies
received from the County and the actual amount expended by Contractor for Fire Protection
Services for the preceding Fiscal Year. Such annual external audit shall determine any
Unexpended Funds. The Auditor shall attest to the "Supplemental Financial Information"
report in Appendix C. The Annual Extemal Audit and Supplemental Financial Information
shall be submitted to the County within twenty (20) calendar days after its receipt by the
Contractor. Funds paid to Contractor in excess of amounts actually expended shalt be
returned to the County within thirty (30) calendar days of the County's review and
acceptance of Contractor's Annual External Audit.
fig Budsiet Request Submission. Each Year Contractor shall submit to the
County Contractors projected Budget Request for providing Fire Protection Services
described herein. Such budget shall be prepared in accordance with budget preparation
instructions provided each Fiscal Year by the County and shall set forth the costs of
providing the services described herein. The County shall review the budget and may make
recommendations for such changes as it deems necessary or appropriate. Contractors
budget for the subsequent Fiscal Year must be submitted by the date specified by the
County as the Fire District MSTU millage rate will be based on the Board's consideration of
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this budget submission.
u Adopted Budget Submission. Contractor shall submit to the County
Contractors Adopted Budget within ten (10) calendar days after the beginning of the
subsequent Fiscal Year.
isll Capital Expenditures. Contractor shall prepare a capital expenditure plan for
financial planning purposes, which may include, but is not limited to, facility construction and
maintenance, staff and command vehicles, self contained breathing apparatus,
communications, and other vehicle and equipment replacement plans. Contractor shall provide
a brief narrative with the budget submission to identify individual projects and capital equipment
line items. The capital expenditure plan shall project forward a minimum of five (5) Fiscal Years.
Reserve for Future Years. Contractor shall request funds to be reserved for
year's major capital improvement projects, which include land purchase, facility
construction and renovation, ' Firefighting Apparatus and equipment replacement plans.
Contractor shall provide a written project justification, designate the amount to be reserved each
year, and request funding for capital expenditures projecting forward for a minimum of ten (10)
years for Firefighting Apparatus and twenty -five (25) years for fire station construction and land
acquisition costs.
SECTION 410. FIRE INVESTIGATION. Contractor shall investigate all fires within its
Fire District to determine the cause and origin. The investigation of all fires determined to be of
a suspicious nature shall be coordinated with the appropriate law enforcement agency and
other regulatory or investigative agencies, as applicable.
SECTION 411. FIRE PREVENTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT.
(a) Fire Inspections. Contractor shall conduct periodic fire Inspections of all
commercial, industrial, and multi- family dwellings in the Fire District, in accordance with the
Fire Prevention Code. Contractor shall ensure that water flow testing, fire alarm testing,
and other related services or inspections are conducted, as necessary. Any fees charged
by the Contractor for fire inspections shall not exceed those fees charged within the
Contractor's municipal area The County is not responsible for any payments associated
with fire inspections.
(b) Plan Review and Final Fire Inspections. Contractor shall conduct plan
reviews, fire inspections, sprinkler tests, fire alarm tests, final fire inspections, and other
related services in the unincorporated area of the Fire District, in accordance with the Fire
Prevention Code. County shall make building plans available to the Contractor for pickup
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and review. Final inspections shall be on the date and time agreed to by the building
contractor, Contractor's Fire Department and County's Building Department. Any fees
charged by the Contractor for plan reviews and final fire inspections shall not exceed those
fees charged within the Contractors municipal area. The County is not responsible for any
payments associated with plan reviews and final fire inspections.
(c) Code Enforcement Standards. Contractor shall interpret and enforce the
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, as may be amended, in the Fire District, consistent with the
interpretations of the prevailing regulatory authority or the Pinellas County Construction and
Licensing Board. Contractor shall interpret and enforce only the Fire Prevention Code, and
shall not interpret or enforce any building codes in the unincorporated area, except as they
relate to fire or life safety issues.
W Complaint Resolution_ Any complaints received by Board or County from
builders, contractors, property owners, or citizens relating to plan reviews, fire inspections,
sprinkler tests, fire alarm tests, final fire inspections, and other related services in the
unincorporated area of the Fire District, will be forwarded to Contractor for investigation.
Contractor will forward to the County a detailed report concerning the incident, and outline any
appropriate remedial action taken. The County reserves the right to investigate all complaints
and to recommend remedial actions.
lid Property Identification. Contractor shall, as manpower permits, enforce
Chapter 170, Article I, Section 4, of the Pinellas County Code in the Contractor's Fire
District(s) which relates to the requirements for property identification. Contractor shall
enforce the code, at a minimum, for all commercial structures and multi- family dwellings.
SECTION 412. SPECIALIZED RESCUE SERVICES. Contractor may provide
Specialized Rescue Services which include, but are not limited to, vehicle extrication, heavy
rescue, hazardous materials first response, hazardous materials mitigation, high angle and
below grade technical rescue, marine rescue, dive rescue, and the mitigation of any other
situation which presents a danger to public safety, life or property.
SECTION 413. PUBLIC EDUCATION. Contractor is encouraged to make available to
the local community, fire prevention and disaster preparedness education (Le., 9 -1 -1 usage,
burn injury prevention, smoke alarm usage, fire escape planning, and hurricane preparedness).
The programs may be developed by the Contractor or in coordination with the Fire Protection
System or the County.
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SECTION 414. SHARED RECOGNITION. Contractor and the County shall promote,
protect, and enhance the reputation of the County, Contractor, and the Fire Protection System
throughout the term of this Agreement. Any news releases, statements, or public information
given by Contractor's or County's personnel to the public or the media shall be consistent with
the design and operation of the Fire Protection System and include shared positive recognition
of all service providers and system components, as applicable.
SECTION 415. REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. When Contractor
receives a request for emergency assistance from a source other than the 9 -1 -1 Center,
Contractor shall record the address and telephone number of the caller, obtain the location and
nature of the emergency, and shall immediately respond to the request for emergency
assistance, as applicable.. Contractor shall immediately advise the 9 -1 -1 Center of the
information received, and any response initiated.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY
SECTION 501. COUNTY ROLE AS THE FIRE PROTECTION AUTHORITY.
The Authority was established to implement a permanent plan of fire protection for the
County and each of its municipalities including, but not limited to, determining minimum
service levels, uniform standards for fire hydrants, implement County-wide reciprocal,
mutual, or outside assistance programs, and to cause to be provided Fire Protection
Services throughout Pinellas County. Since 1973, the sophistication and utilization of the
entire emergency services system has increased dramatically. In keeping with the spirit of
the Special Act, the County coordinates and facilitates advancements in policies, standards,
technology, and special projects to enhance and improve the Fire Protection System. The
County shall not interfere with the daily operations of Contractor in providing Fire Protection
Services. The County shall perform all, functions as indicated, pursuant to Pinellas County
Home Rule Charter and Chapter 62, Article 11, of the Pinellas County Code and the Pinellas
County Charter.
SECTION 502. AUDIT AND INSPECTION. Representatives of the County may
observe Contractor's operations at any time during normal business hours, and as often as
may reasonably be deemed necessary. Contractor shall make available to County for its
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examination, its records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement, and County
may audit, examine, copy, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and may
make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, inventory records, records of
personnel, daily logs, conditions of employment, and other data related to all matters
covered by this Agreement. County's right to observe and inspect operations or records in
Contractor's business office shall, however, be restricted to normal business hours, and
reasonable notification shall be given Contractor in advance of any such visit. Records
relating to contract activities shall be retained for three (3) years from final payment in each
year County shall pay any reasonable costs for copying any materials requested.
SECTION 503. COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE. County shall furnish
and maintain, at no cost to Contractor, the communications infrastructure which shall
include: emergency (9 -1 -1) and non - emergency telephone access, dispatch communication
services, the public safety radio system, and the, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and fire
reporting computer system.
ARTICLE VI
INSURANCE
SECTION 601. MINIMUM , INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall be self
insured or shall pay for and maintain at least the following insurance coverage and limits as
listed below. Insurance coverage and limits shall be evidenced by delivery to the Board of: a
certificate of insurance executed by the insurer(s) listing coverage and limits, expiration dates
and terms of policies and all endorsements whether or not required by the Board, and listing all
carriers issuing said policies; and, a certified copy of each policy, including all endorsements.
Where applicable, Contractor shall submit to Board a letter from Contractor's Risk Manager
stating that Contractor is self- insured, or the amount of insurance per claim and per occurrence,
any gap and the amount of excess insurance up to its coverage. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary contained in this Agreement, Contractor does not waive any immunity or limitation
of liability it may have under the doctrine of sovereign immunity or Section 768.28 Florida
Statutes. The following insurance requirements shall remain in effect throughout the term of this
Agreement (unless Contractor is self- insured, in which case Contractor shall not be required to
comply with the following insurance requirements):
(a) Provide Workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida Law.
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(b) Provide commercial general liability, employers' liability and commercial vehicle
liability insurance that reflects the limits of liability for governmental entities in
accordance with Section 768.28, F.S., should the State Legislature change these limits,
coverage consistent with law shall be obtained.
(c) Professional Liability Insurance, including errors and omissions, with minimum
limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; if occurrence form is available; or claims made form
with "tail coverage" extending three (3) years beyond the ending date of this Agreement.
In lieu of "tail coverage" the Contractor may submit annually to the Board a current
certificate of insurance proving claims made insurance remains in force throughout the
same three (3) year period. This coverage is subject to statutory and regulatory
requirements of Federal, State or local law.
(d) Personal and/or Bodily Injury including death and property damage liability
Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit insurance in excess of
all primary coverage.
SECTION 602. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. To the extent that
Contractor maintains insurance policies rather than being self- insured, each insurance policy
shall include the following conditions by endorsement to the policy:
(a) Each policy shall require that forty-five (45) days prior to expiration, cancellation,
non- renewal or any material change in coverage or limits, a notice thereof shall be given
to Board. Contractor shall also notify Board within twenty -four (24) hours after receipt of
any notices of expiration, cancellation, non - renewal or material changes in coverage
received by said Contractor from its insurer.
(b) Companies issuing the insurance policy, or policies, shall have no recourse
against Board or County for payment of premiums or assessments for any deductibles
which all are at the sole responsibility , and risk of Contractor.
(c) The Board shall be endorsed to the required policy or policies as an additional
insured, exclusive of professional liability insurance. The additional insured clause
covers the actions of the Contractor while providing services under the terms of this
Agreement.
(d) The policy clause "Other Insurance" shall not apply to any insurance coverage
currently held by the Board or the County, to any such future coverage, or to County's
Self - Insured Retention of whatever nature.
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SECTION 603. LIABILITY. Contractor and Board agree to be fully responsible for their own
acts of negligence or their respective agents' acts of negligence when acting within the scope
of their employment, and agree to be liable for any damages resulting from said negligence.
Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity or the limits of liability
contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, by the Contractor, County or Board. Nothing
herein shall be construed as consent by Contractor or Board to be sued by third parties in any
manner arising out of this Agreement. Contractor is not liable for the causes of action arising
out of the negligence of the Board, its employees or agents, or arising out of the negligence of
any persons or entities contracted by, appointed by, or approved by the Board to provide,
services related to this Agreement (including but not limited to other Contractors). This Section
603 shall survive expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 701. COMPENSATION. The Board shall review and approve
Contractor's Budget Request, in accordance with Chapter 62, Article II, of the Pinellas
County Code, and other applicable law. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. County
shall calculate the annual compensation as the percentage of unincorporated area multiplied
by the lower amount of the initial Budget Request or the Adopted Budget. The percentage of
unincorporated area within the fire district shall be calculated in accordance with Chapter 62,
Article tl, of the Pinellas County Code. The County shall pay Contractor monthly in arrears for
the provision of Fire Protection Services beginning after October 1 of a given Fiscal Year in
the amount of 1/12 of the annual compensation.
SECTION 702. USE OF RESERVE FOR FUTURE YEARS. Subject to Contractor's
substantial compliance with section 409 (d) & (e), upon a written request of Contractor, the
County shall review and provide funding for the County's portion of a capital expenditure from
Contractor's Reserve for Future Years fund held by the County. The County shalt calculate its
portion of the capital expenditure based upon the percentage of unincorporated area within the
fire district, in accordance with Chapter 62, Article II of the Pinellas County Code. The County
shall pay Contractor a single payment upon completion of the project or at agreed -upon
milestones of a major project.
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SECTION 703. WITHHOLDING FUNDS. County may withhold payment to
Contractor if it fails to meet its obligations in accordance with the provisions of Sections 803
and 804 of this Agreement.
SECTION 704. FUNDS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICES. Contractor recognizes that funds provided pursuant to the Agreement are
derived from ad valorem taxes collected from MSTUs, and must be dedicated solely to the
provision of Fire Protection Services. Contractor, therefore, agrees that funding provided
under this Agreement will be used strictly for the provision of the services described herein.
Contractor shall not use funds for non - operating purposes including, but not limited to, gifts,
donations, good will, and travel expenses in excess of rates specified by applicable law,
municipal policy, or Section 112.061, Florida Statutes
SECTION 705. OTHER FUNDS. Money acquired through special programs,
projects, gifts, or funds received through fundraising efforts will not be used by the County to
offset the fire district's Budget Request or the Approved Budget, but shall be used for
direct benefit of the fire district. However, funds from interest earned by the investment of
Fire District funds, and funds from other Fire Protection Services agreements, shall be
used to offset the Fire District's Final Approved Budget. Funds provided to Contractor
through any County EMS Agreement will be used to offset Fire District Budget Request or
Approved Budget if the Contractor's budget process combines both Fire and EMS funding
into one document for review by the County.
SECTION 706. FISCAL NON - FUNDING. The funds to be used for services
performed pursuant to this Agreement are subject to periodic appropriation of funds by
County. If funds are not appropriated by County for any or all of this Agreement, County
shall, not be obligated to pay for any services performed under this Agreement beyond the
portion for which funds are appropriated. Such failure of appropriation shall not constitute a
breach of this Agreement. County agrees to promptly notify Contractor in writing of such
failure of appropriation, and this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal
period for which funds have been appropriated.
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SECTION 707. PROHIBITIONS AGAINST MORTGAGE OF ASSETS. Contractor
agrees that acquisition of capital assets with funds provided under this Agreement shall be by
purchase, lease purchase, or lease and Contractor shall not mortgage or pledge as security
any such assets for any debt without the written consent of County.
ARTICLE Vlll
TERM AND TERMINATION
SECTION 801. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The initial term of this Agreement shall
be for three (3) years, commencing October 1, 2014 and ending at midnight September 30,
2017, unless this Agreement is earlier terminated as provided for herein. This Agreement
may be extended for an additional two (2) year period following the initial term, provided that
Parties mutually agree in writing to such extension which is subject to County and
Contractor approval prior to July 1, 2017. References in this Agreement to "Term" shall
include the initial term of this Agreement and all extensions thereof.
SECTION 802. TERMINATION AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.''
Termination =BV County. County may terminate this Agreement by serving
upon Contractor a ninety (90) calendar day written notice of County's intention to terminate
this Agreement; however, shorter notice may be given if the County determines an
emergency', situation exists requiring such action.
Upon the effective date of termination of the Agreement, the County is not obligated
to pay Contractor for Fire Protection Services, nor is Contractor obligated to provide Fire
Protection Services, as defined in this Agreement.
fig Termination By Contractor. Contractor may terminate this Agreement by
giving to County ninety (90) calendar days' written notice of its intention to terminate.
u Disposition of Assets.
1 Properties Held in Trust. The parties agree that all vehicles,
equipment, and property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, that have been
paid for in full or in part by funds supplied by the County under this or any prior Fire
Protection Services agreement are held by Contractor in trust for the benefit of the
taxpayers of the fire district, and that County has all rights and powers of
enforcement with respect to such trust.
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ii Assets Paid For By County, Upon termination of this Agreement,
Contractor shall retum to County, for the use and benefit of the taxpayers,
all assets purchased with funds provided to Contractor under this or any
prior Fire Protection Services agreement with the County. County will
assume any obligation on such assets which was incurred in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
Ea Assets Paid For By Contractor. Any assets which were purchased
solely with funds other than those provided by County to Contractor under
this, or any preceding Fire Protection Services agreement, shall remain the
property of Contractor.
iluf Assets Paid For jay Both Contractor and County. In case of any
asset purchased under this or any prior Fire Protection Services
agreement with funds of both Contractor and the County, Contractor and
County shall determine the fair market value of such asset, and then
shall prorate such fair market value according to the respective interest
of both Contractor and the County. In the event Contractor desires to
retain said asset, Contractor shall pay to County an amount equal to
County's interest in said asset. In the event that County desires to retain
said asset, County shall pay to Contractor an amount equal to
Contractor's interest in said asset. If neither Contractor nor the County
desires to retain said asset, then the asset will be sold at public sale to
the highest bidder and the net proceeds distributed according to the
respective interest of each of Contractor and the County.
Intancible Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall
also return to County all unexpended monies received from the County,
pursuant to this or prior Fire Protection Services agreements, including monies
in reserve or in any bank account, but not earned as compensation for services
provided.
ttil Date to Retum Assets. The retum of any assets and funds shall be
executed and completed upon the effective date of termination, as specified
in the termination notice.
Lt. List of Assets. In connection with the retum of assets and funds,
Contractor shall submit to County a list of the capital assets, along with a
list of the accounts held in Contractor's name, which are held in conjunction
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with this Agreement.
(viii) Debt Resolution. Contractor is responsible for all pro-rated debts
incurred in the performance of the obligations of this Agreement.
SECTION 803. PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCY. In the event that the County finds
any deficiency in meeting the level of services described herein which affects, or may affect,
the performance of services hereunder, County shall notify Contractor of such deficiency, or
deficiencies, and shall give Contractor thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of such notice
within which to cure such deficiency to the satisfaction of County. County may, in its sole
discretion, extend the cure period. In the event of such extension, Contractor and County
shall prepare an agreement outlining a planned program for curing the deficiency.
SECTION 804. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES. Resolution of any controversy or
dispute that may arise under this Agreement shall be resolved in a timely manner.
shall establish a committee consisting of representatives of Contractor, the
County, and of a fire service provider mutually acceptable to Contractor and the County.
The committee shall meet as the circumstances may deem necessary to resolve
controversies and disputes. If the committee fails to resolve the dispute, either party
may pursue its legal remedies, including, but not limited to, filing a complaint in the
appropriate court possessing competent jurisdiction upon satisfaction of all statutory
conditions precedent thereto.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 901. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. The Contractor will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation or national origin. Contractor agrees that applicants will be employed, and
that employees are treated during employment, (e.g. layoff or termination, promotion, demotion,
transfer, rates of pay and compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship),
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. The
Contractor will post in conspicuous places, available to all employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
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SECTION 902. NOTICES. All notices, consents, and agreements required or
permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing, and, as applicable, shall be transmitted by
registered or certified mail, retum receipt requested, with notice deemed to be given
upon receipt; postage prepaid, and shall be addressed as follows:
If to County: Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services — Fire
Div.12490 Ulmerton Road Largo, Florida 33774
If to Contractor: See Appendix B
SECTION 903. ENTIRE AND COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and all
Appendices hereto, constitute the entire and complete agreement of the Parties with respect
to the services to be provided hereunder. This Agreement, unless provided herein to the
contrary, may be modified only by written agreement duly executed by the Parties with the
same'forrnaiity as this Agreement.
SECTION 904. OTHER DOCUMENTS. Each Party agrees to execute and deliver
any instruments and to perform any acts that may be necessary or reasonably requested in
order to give full effect to this Agreement:
SECTION 905. APPLICABLE LAW. The law of the State shall govern the validity,
interpretation, construction, and performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 906. WAIVER. Unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this
Agreement, no delay or failure to exercise a right resulting from any breach of this Agreement
shall impair such right or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but such may be
exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient. Any waiver shall be
in writing and signed by the Party granting such waiver. If any representation, warranty, or
covenant contained in this Agreement is breached by either Party and thereafter waived by
the other Party, such waiver shall be limited to the particular breech so waived, and shall not
be deemed to waive any other breach under this Agreement.
SECTION 907. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement
shall, for any reason, be determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect,
the Parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith and agree to such amendments,
modifications, or supplements of or to this Agreement, or such other appropriate actions as
shall, to the maximum extent practicable in light of such determination, implement and give
effect to the intentions of the Parties as reflected herein, and the other provisions of this
Agreement shall, as so amended, modified, supplemented, or otherwise affected by such
action, remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 908. CONTRACTOR IS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The Parties
agree that throughout the Term of this Agreement, and during the performance of any
obligations hereunder, Contractor is an independent contractor in all respects and shall
not be the agent, servant, officer, or employee of the County.
SECTION 909. NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES; ASSIGNMENT. This
Agreement is not intended, nor shall it be construed, to inure to the benefit of any third person
or entity not a party hereto, and no right, duty, or obligation of Contractor under this
Agreement shall be assigned to any person, private association or corporation, not - for - profit
corporation, or public body without the prior written consent of the County.
SECTION 910. HEADINGS. Captions and headings in this Agreement are for ease of
reference and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by and through their undersigned
authorized officers, have caused this Agreement to be executed on this day
of Va/a fI 2014.
ATTEST: PINELLAS COUNTY,
Ken Burke, CLERK by and through its goveming body, The
Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners, as the Fire Protection
Cyr Authority
by by: CA-PAN- Se..d
Depvt 6 1
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Chairman
Fire Protection Services Agreement
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the County Attorney
Countersigned:
'—C- 2A)r1e nert\-( f
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Roberti. ette
Assistant City Attorney
Contractor
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
by: N, -Gt/c 674 yi r.
W lam B. Horne II �/
City Manager
Attest:
by: t
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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ii>41ETM P. WAKE, Clark of the Circuit Court and
flcio, Board of County Commissioners,
> ertify that the above and foregoing is a
' d# fr9� ' correct copy of the original as it appears
4 It -thiti official files of the Board of County
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APPENDIX A
FIRE CONTROL DISTRICTS
Fire Control District
Fire Service Contractor
Belleair Bluffs Fire Control District
City of Largo
Clearwater Fire Control District
City of Clearwater
Dunedin Fire Control District
City of Dunedin
Gandy Fire Control District
City of St. Petersburg
Highpoint Fire Control District (West)
City of Largo
Largo Fire Control District
City of Largo
Pinellas Park Fire Control District
City of Pinellas Park
Safety Harbor Fire Control District
City of Safety Harbor
Seminole Fire Control District
City of Seminole
Tarpon Springs Fire Control District
City of Tarpon Springs
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APPENDIX B
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE CONTRACTORS
City of Clearwater
112 South Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL
33756
Attn: Mayor
City of Dunedin P.O. Box 1348
Dunedin, FL 34697 -1348
Attn Mayor
City of Largo
201 Highland Avenue Northeast
Largo, FL 33770
Attn: Mayor
City of Pinellas Park
P.O. Box 1100
Pinellas Park, FL 33780 -1100 Attn: Mayor
City of Safety Harbor
750 Main Street
Safety Harbor, FL 34695 -3597 Attn: Mayor
City of Seminole
9199113' Street North Seminole, FL 33772
Attn: Mayor
City of St. Petersburg
P.O. Box 2842
St. Petersburg, FL 33731 -2842 Attn: Mayor
City of Tarpon Springs 324 Pine Street East
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Attn: Mayor
APPENDIX C
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In accordance with Pinellas County Home Rule Charter and Chapter 62, Article II of the Pinellas County Code and the Fire
Services Agreement, funds provided by Pinellas County to Contractor can only be used in support of fire related adlvIlles.
Therefore, a proportional share of any unspent balance at the conclusbn of a fiscal year are to be returned to Pinellas County
where these funds wiN be retained k a discrete spedal revenue fund for the Fire Dlstrk:L Funds paid to the Contractor in
excess of amounts actually expended shall be retumed to the County within thirty (30) calendar days of the County's review
and acceptance of the Contractor's annual extemal audit
In accordance with Section409(a), the following foam will be provided to Pinellas County within 20 days after receipt by the
Cordractor the year following the audited year together with the Financials.
Contractor Name:
Person Completing
Form: Phone Number:____
Fiscal Year:
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Note: All references are only to the Fire District, end do not include any revenue or expenditures associated with EMS. State
Law and County Code forbid the use of fire funds for EMS ourooses or EMS funds for fire ffohtirto. Le.. fire funds cannot be
used to purchase rescue units. attend EMS related conferences or membership in EMS oroanir etions or to oav salary and
benefits of EMS'oersonnel etc. if the specific items are not documented in the audited financials, please compute the
amount and place it on the (form and attach documentation showing how the information was calculated citing information
contained In the audited financials
To be Completed by Contractor
1. Total Expendftures by Contractor
2 Less;. Other Revenuesreoeived by Contractor'
4. Total Outlay by Contractor (1 less 2).
6. Pinellas County Percentsge `of District '•,/ ='!
8. ;Total PtneIas Cou ty Share (3;
)
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Pinellas County Paid to Contractor;,
i2. Total Due to Pinellas County (
the: District) (S less 5)
8. Fund 9alaneeretained by Contractor x „:;.
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Audit
Page
• Includes interest and other lire protection agreements
revenue •• To be provided by Pinellas County Fire Authority
PLEASE INCLUDEA COPY OF YOUR ANNUAL AUDIT AND ANY OTHER
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AS NEEDED
Signature
Please return completed form to:
or email to:
Date
Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services
Fire Administration
12490 Ulmerton Road
Largo, Ft. 33774
kcervoneeoinellascountv.ora
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