R-26-0002 : A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL DIRECTION SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE-RESCUE (“FIRE”), WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AN AGENCY AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("HEALTH TRUST") FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS WITH ONE (1) OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM FIRE ACCOUNT CODE 00001.181000.531000.0000.00000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT THE TIME OF NEED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, AND EXTENSIONS SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), INCLUDING, THE CITY OF MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.

Summary

This resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a five-year Interlocal Agreement with the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County for medical direction services for the City's Department of Fire-Rescue. This agreement, with an estimated annual cost of $340,717.00, ensures continuous medical oversight and training for the City's Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), fulfilling requirements under Florida State Statute 401.265. The services are structured across four tiers, including a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and Primary/First Response Radio Physicians, who provide 24/7 medical control, protocol development, quality assurance, and support for specialty teams like Dive, HazMat, and SWAT. The agreement also extends medical direction services to the Village of Key Biscayne's Fire-Rescue. This partnership continues a 40-year relationship between the City and the Health Trust, with an option to renew for an additional two years. Funding will be allocated from the Fire Account Code 00001.181000.531000.0000.00000.

Citizen Impact

This agreement ensures that City of Miami Fire-Rescue paramedics and EMTs receive continuous, high-quality medical oversight and training, directly impacting the effectiveness and safety of emergency medical services provided to all residents. It guarantees compliance with state medical standards, leading to improved patient care during emergencies.

Confidence

high