HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-26RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE BREVARD
COUNTY FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM AN ESSENTIAL AND
CRITICAL SERVICE; ENCOURAGING THE BREVARD COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO FULLY FUND THE
FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM BETWEEN BREVARD
COUNTY AND ITS MUNICIPALITIES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION,
WHEREAS, Brevard County has established an emergency medical response system for
its citizens that is based upon a two- tiered response system, which incorporates municipal fire
rescue departments (and in some cases municipal police departments) providing first response
Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Enhanced First Responder emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of Brevard county have invested significant resources,
including financial resources, in upgrading their first response capabilities from Basic Life
Support (BLS) service to Advanced Life Support (ALS) service and maintaining this level of
service; and
WHEREAS, Brevard county has become reliant upon municipal ALS service for the
timely response to medical emergencies; and
WHEREAS, 'according to the Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) Department,
municipal ALS units are usually on scene providing definitive patient care prior to the arrival of a
BCFR transport unit; and
WHEREAS, in emergency medical service response time is critical and minutes — if not
seconds --- delayed can cost lives; and
WHEREAS, most personnel assigned to BCFR transport units are dual role trained and
certified in both fire and EMS. The county collects ad valorem taxes from every parcel in
Brevard county, and it is recognized that municipalities financially support a portion of BCFR fire
operations; and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with countywide EMS protocols, municipal EMS personnel
provide support in the back of the ambulance for critical patients in order to provide the best
chance for patient survival; and
WHEREAS, the funds received by the municipalities through the first responder program
are essential to the continued delivery of First Responder Services; and
WHEREAS, should Brevard County cease funding, either in its entirety or a significant
portion of the First Responder Program, municipalities may no longer be able to purchase
necessary equipment and supplies to sustain an ALS service program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the Brevard County First Responder Program is an essential and
critical service provided to the citizens of Brevard County.
SECT 2. -That the Brevard County Board of county Commissioners is encouraged to
fully fund the First Responder Program in the FY 2010 budget and in future budgets and
distribute funds to municipalities to continue their first responder services.
SECTION 3. That the city Manager is hereby authorized to transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Board of County commissioners.
SECTION 4. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption in
accordance with the Charter of the city of cape Canaveral.
SECTION 5. That this resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 18 th day of August, 2009.
(Signature Page to Follow)
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Mia oforth, Acting f3p City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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Rocky Randels, Mayor
Name For Against
Robert Hoog
Second
Buzz Petsos
X
Rocky Randels
X
Shannon Roberts
Motion
Betty Walsh
X
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