Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request Approval of Florida Department of Emergency Management Agreement for Generator
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Presenter:
Hal Grieb
Description:
Request Approval of Florida Department of Emergency Management Agreement for Generator
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Florida Department of Emergency Management Agreement for Generator, as presented and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Fixed costs for quarterly inspections, annual preventative maintenance, and annual load bank testing - $1,200. Operating costs will vary depending on usage, but are not expected to exceed $1,000 annually.
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Background:
The Florida Department of Emergency Management has requested Alachua County house a portable generator as a regional asset to be shared upon request for natural disaster and other emergency situations. The term of the MOA is 19 years but may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice. If the County wishes to terminate the MOA, the County would be responsible for the cost for transporting the generator to a location selected by the State within the State of Florida. In general, the MOA provides that the State will furnish a generator to the County and the County will be permitted to use the generator, including for both normal governmental operations and declared states of emergency. During a declared state of emergency, the County would be required to prioritize the use of the generator(s) in accordance with the provisions of the MOA (e.g., nursing homes; assisted living facilities). The County will be responsible for the cost of operating the generator while it is in the possession of the County and also for the cost of storing, maintaining and repairing the generator in accordance with all warranty requirements while it is in the possession of the County, and for submitting annual reports to the State regarding said operation, maintenanc...
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