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RESOLUTION NO. R07- 1L.\ 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CAREER CENTER, INC.,
AND THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH PROVIDING
FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF
STUDENTS IN THE PARAMEDIC AND EMT
PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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WHEREAS, the City's Fire Department continues to grow with the addition of a
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fifth Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport vehicle; and
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WHEREAS, there is a need for additional field training opportunities for the ever
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increase enrollment of students seeking a career in emergency medicine; and
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WHEREAS, with the availability of having this additional ALS transport unit in
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service the department can provide additional field training opportunities which will allow
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the department to include other medical training center students.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
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THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1.
The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
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Section 2.
The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does
27 hereby approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement between the City of
28 Boynton Beach and the Professional Medical Center, Inc., a copy of said Agreement is
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This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of December, 2007.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between PROFESSIONAL
MEDICAL CAREER CENTER, 6415 Lake Worth Road Suite #100, Greenacres, Florida 33463, a
public corporation under the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "PMCC,
INC." and City of Boynton Beach, 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard, Fire Rescue, Boynton
Beach, FL 33435-0310, hereinafter referred to as "DEPARTMENT".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into a contractual arrangement providing for
the education and training of students in the Paramedic and EMT programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto as follows:
1. PMCC, INe., through its facilities at the Professional Medical Career Center,
Inc., has undertaken to educate and train students in the Paramedic and EMT programs.
2. DEPARTMENT agrees not to begin any training programs in the Paramedic and
EMT fields, conducted by the PMCC while this agreement is in effect, without the prior
notification ofPMCC, INC.
3. All programs will be taught according to the NHTSA / D.O.T. curriculum.
4. The control of the program shall reside in the President of the Professional
Medical Career Center, Inc. with the assistance of the Program Coordinator. There shall be
established a Business Partnership Council who will counsel the said President and Program
Coordinator responsible for the program.
5. This agreement shall continue for three (3) years from the date hereof unless
sooner terminated as hereinafter provided and may be renewed at the end of three (3) years by
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the mutual consent of the parties hereto. In the event that either party desires to terminate the
arrangement prior to the three (3) year period, notice is to be given by the party desiring to
terminate to the other party in writing, but such termination shall not be effected until such time
as all then enrolled students have had an opportunity to complete their prescribed program,
although new enrollees shall not be accepted after receipt of notice of termination.
6. In the event that any action, suit or proceeding is commenced with respect to the
interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action, suit, or
proceeding shall be entitled to recover all costs, expenses and fees including, without limitation,
reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by such party in connection therewith in addition to any other
relief to which such party or parties may be entitled.
FURTHER, PMCC, INC. agrees to:
1. Accept eligible students in the program as regular enrollees of the Professional
Medical Career Center, Inc., subject to the rules and regulations of the PMCe.
2. Select a qualified faculty.
3. Provide a PMCC approved course of study.
4. Consult with the designated staff of DEPARTMENT III selecting clinical
experiences for the students of the program. A list of students and their dates of attendance will
be provided to DEPARTMENT by the PMCC.
5. Provide supervision for students participating in clinical experiences at
DEPARTMENT.
6. Adhere to the Policy and Procedures established by DEPARTMENT to include the
Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens and all related OSHA and Infection Control
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Policies.
7. Cooperate with DEPARTMENT staff in all matters pertaining to these
programs.
8. To the extent permitted by Florida law, Section 768.28, PMCC, INC. agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless DEPARTMENT from and against all claims, damages, losses,
judgments, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and costs, if it is necessary for
DEPARTMENT to defend an action arising out of any alleged acts or omissions of the PMCC,
Inc., its agents, servants, employees or paramedic students.
FURTHER, DEPARTMENT agrees to:
1. Provide necessary facilities for clinical experiences for proper Paramedic and/or
EMT instruction.
2. Cooperate in the assignment of students in DEPARTMENT, such assignments to
be made under the supervision of the PMCC faculty.
3. Provide liaison between the DEPARTMENT administrator and the Program
Coordinator.
4. Provide suitable area at DEPARTMENT for conferences and group training
programs for the students.
5. Cooperate in obtaining guest lecturers from the staff of DEPARTMENT on
request of the Program Coordinator or President as schedule permits.
6. Provide all health examinations and immunizations required by the
DEPARTMENT other than the basic physical examination and initial immunization required of
each student upon enrollment.
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7. Cooperate with the PMCC staff in all matters pertaining to these programs.
8. To the extend permitted by Florida law, Section 768.28, DEPARTMENT agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless PMCC, INC. from and against all claims, damages, losses,
judgments, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and costs, if it is necessary for PMCC,
INC. to defend and action arising out of any alleged acts or omissions of the Department
staff. Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by the City of
Boynton Beach.
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following:
FURTHER, BOTH PARTIES agree to:
Require that each Paramedic/EMT student at his/her own expense provide the
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Uniforms
Meals
Laundry Service
Transportation
Physical examination and immunizations
Hospital and medical care
School Accident Insurance or evidence of such insurance protection
Professional Liability Insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
· Copy of Memo of Insurance is attached
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[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Contract begins
07/01/07
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07/0112010
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CAREER CENTER. INC.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
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ATTEST:
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The City of Boynton Beach
City Clerk's Office
100 E BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435
(561) 742-6060
FAX: (561) 742-6090
e-mail: prainitoj@ci.boynton-beach.fJ.us
www.boynton-beach.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Amy McDeavitt
Assistant to the Fire Chief
FROM: Janet M. Prainito
City Clerk
DATE: December 28, 2007
COPY: Central File
SUBJECT: R07-147 - AGREEMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CAREER
CENTER FOR EDUCATION &. TRAINING OF STUDENTS IN THE
PARAMEDIC &. EMT PROGRAMS
Attached for processing is the partially executed original contract mentioned above. As
discussed, please secure the signature required and return the original contract to the
City Clerk's Office for Central File.
Thank you.
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