R25-267 RESOLUTION NO. R25-267
1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH
3 THE AMERICAN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE, ALSO KNOWN AS
4 AMHEALTH, FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN AND
5 PARAMEDIC STUDENT RIDE TIME PROGRAM WITH BOYNTON BEACH
6 FIRE RESCUE; AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
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9 WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the American Healthcare Institute, also known as
10 AmHealth, EMT and Paramedic students to complete their required clinical ride times with
11 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue.These ride-alongs are a vital part of the students'educational journey,
12 offering them hands-on, real-world experience in the field. Under the supervision of our
13 experienced personnel, students gain practical skills and, as they progress through their
14 curriculum and receive sign-offs from their respective schools, students are permitted to assist
15 lead paramedics in providing patient care. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue has a long-standing history
16 of supporting student education, having partnered with Palm Beach State College (PBSC)for over
17 20 years. Extending this opportunity to AmHealth students will continue to support our mission
18 of excellence in emergency medical services while fostering the growth of future EMS providers;
19 and
20 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
21 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve an Affiliation Agreement with the
22 American Healthcare Institute, also known as AmHealth, for the Emergency Medical Technician
23 and Paramedic Student Ride Time Program with Boynton Beach Fire Rescue.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
26 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
27 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
28 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
29 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
30 approve an Affiliation Agreement with the American Healthcare Institute, also known as
31 AmHealth, for the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Student Ride Time Program with
RESOLUTION NO. R25-267
32 Boynton Beach Fire Rescue (the "Agreement"), in form and substance similar to that attached as
33 Exhibit A.
34 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
35 authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The Mayor is further authorized to execute any
36 ancillary documents required under the Agreement or necessary to accomplish the purposes of
37 the Agreement, including any term extensions as provided in the Agreement, provided such
38 documents do not modify the financial terms or material terms.
39 SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall retain the fully executed Agreement as a public record
40 of the City. A copy of the fully executed Agreement shall be provided to Kori Grant to forward to
41 AmHealth.
42 SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
43 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-267
45 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of OI` r 2025.
46 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
47 YES/ NO
48 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton
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50 Vice Mayor-Woodrow L. Hay
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52 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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54 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin -Atezeif*
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56 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley
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AFFILIATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement made and entered into on this date of 08/25/2025
between Boynton Beach Fire Rescue , referred to as "Ride/Clinical Facility," and
American Healthcare Institute (aka AmHealth) at 5205 Greenwood Ave, Suite 280, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33407 a public corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to
as "Institute".
Whereas the parties hereto desire to enter into a contractual arrangement providing education
and training of students in the Institute's programs.
NOW THEREFORE, It Is Agreed Between the Parties as Follows:
1. The Institute has undertaken to educate and train students in all programs.
2. The programs shall be under the auspice of the Institute, as defined in Florida
State
Statutes Chapter 401,Administrative Code 64E-2.036 and464.019(1)(g)(h),464.019(1)(f)(g),464.019
and 120.60, Training Program.
3. This agreement shall continue for three (3) years and may be renewed annually by the
mutual consent of both parties. This agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, but such termination shall not be effective as to the then
enrolled students who shall have an opportunity to complete their semester/program.
The Institute Further Agrees To:
1. The Institute hereby represents that it has complied and shall continue to comply with
all applicable Federal and State statutes and local ordinances. Further, the Institute shall be
solely responsible for obtaining and complying with all necessary permits, approvals and
authorizations required for the training programs, which are the subject of this Agreement from
any federal, state, regional, county, or city agency.
2. Ensure that students in the program are subject to and comply with the rules and
regulations of the Institute and receive the training and certification required by Statutes Chapter
401, Administrative Code 64E-2.036 and 464.019 (1)(g)(h), 464.019 (1)(f)(g), 464.019 and 120.60,
Training
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Program and Ride/Clinical Facility.
3. Adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Ride/Clinical Facility to
include Exposure Control Plan for Blood Borne Pathogens and all related Infectious Control Policies.
4. Consult with the Ride/Clinical Facility designee selecting ride/clinical experiences for
the students of the program. However, the Institute acknowledges and hereby agrees that such clinical
experiences shall ultimately be decided by the clinical site and as the circumstances may permit.
5. Provide a list of students and the dates for which such students are expected to
participate in the ride/clinical experiences to the Ride/Clinical Facility.
6. The Institute shall ensure that each student provides at his or her own expense the
following: (a) Uniforms (b) Laundry service (c) Transportation (d) Meals (e) Physical examination (f)
Required immunizations (g) Hospital and medical treatment (i) Personal/private accident insurance or
evidence of such protection so as to include Professional Liability Insurance coverage of not less than
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $3,000,000.00 aggregate. Such insurance shall specifically include
the Ride/Clinical Facility as an additional insured.
7. No student shall perform any procedure(s) on a patient unless such student has
previously demonstrated sufficient competency at such procedure(s) to satisfy any federal, state,
regional, county, city and/or educational requirement(s) for the performance of such procedure(s).
The Ride/Clinical Facility Further Agrees To:
1. Provide the necessary facilities for ride/clinical experiences for all students.
2. Cooperate in the assignments of the students at the Ride/Clinical Facility with staff of
the Institute, however; such assignments shall be in accordance with the Ride/Clinical Facility's
established shifts, available qualified supervisory personnel, and station availability.
3. Provide liaison between the Ride/Clinical Facility administrator and the Institute
Program Director/Coordinator.
4. Provide for supervision at all times of students while participating in the ride/clinical
setting at the Ride/Clinical Facility.
Both Parties Further Agree as Follows:
1. No student shall in connection with this agreement or performance of services
hereunder have a right to or claim for any wages, salary, or any other form of compensation,
unemployment compensation, civil service or other employee rights,privileges and/or benefits granted
by operation of law or otherwise.No student shall be deemed an employee of the Ride/Clinical Facility,
for any purpose, during the performance of services hereunder.
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2. Neither party to this Agreement nor their respective officers, agents,representatives, or
employees shall be deemed to have assumed any liability for the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions
of the other.
3. To the extent permitted by law, the Institute, shall indemnify and save harmless and
defend the Ride/Clinical Facility, its agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all
claims, liability, losses, and/or causes of action which may arise from any negligent act or omission of
the Institute, its students, agents, servants, or employees in the performance of services under this
Contract. Nothing in this provision shall be construed as consent by the Ride/Clinical Facility to be
sued.
4. This Agreement and any dispute, disagreement, or issue of construction, declaration or
interpretation arising hereunder whether relating to its execution, its validity, the obligations provided
herein, performance or breach shall be governed and interpreted according to laws of the State of
Florida. If any action, whether in law, equity or otherwise is brought for the interpretation or
enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation
in connection with any provision of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall
be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and all expenses (including taxes) even if
not taxable as court costs (including, without limitation, all such fees, costs and expenses incident to
appeals), incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which such party or
parties may be entitled.
5. The Ride/Clinical Facility and the Institute, agree that this Agreement sets forth the
entire agreement between the parties, and that there are no promises or understandings other than those
stated herein. None of the provisions, terms and conditions contained in this Agreement may be added
to, modified, superseded, or otherwise altered, except by written instrument executed by the parties.
6. This agreement shall not be construed more strongly against either party regardless of
who was more responsible for its preparation.
7. In the event that any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or provision hereof is held
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Agreement and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
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AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT WITH FACILITY AND INSTITUTE
Name of Facility: Boynton Beach Fire Rescue
Address: 2080 High Ridge Rd
City, State, Zip Code: Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Robert Bonds, CEO
Robert Bonds (Print Name)
Robert Bonds (Signature)
11/17/2023
Date
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