HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2026-19 Approving Palm Beach County EMS Grant AgreementRESOLUTION 2026-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE RECEIPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County receives grant funds administered by the Department of Health
pursuant to Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, to dispense EMS trust fund monies to counties
throughout the State of Florida to improve and expand pre -hospital emergency medical services;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 401.113, Florida Statutes, Palm Beach County wishes to
distribute the funds it receives from the State to EMS providers within Palm Beach County to
reimburse licensed municipal EMS providers for the purchase of EMS equipment, medications,
supplies, or training; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the grant program, Palm Beach County is requiring the
execution of a five-year Agreement, and the Village Council determines that approval and
execution of the Agreement is in the best interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and are incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the Agreement for EMS Grant Funding with
Palm Beach County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and authorizes
the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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D ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY, 2026.
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