COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agreement between the City of Edgewater, Florida and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service to provide equipment for wildfires.
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DEPARTMENT:
Edgewater Fire Rescue
SUMMARY:
The Florida Forest Service handles the dispensation of federal surplus equipment from the Department of Defense and other agencies. They lease this equipment for no cost to local "cooperators" including those helping to manage the threat of wildfire through direct prescribed fire and other fire hazard mitigation activities.
The City of Edgewater participates in a Cooperative Equipment Loan Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service. While the existing agreement automatically renews from year to year, the Florida Forest Service asked the city to execute the updated version of their form and return to the State for final signature.
The City of Edgewater is currently utilizing a 1978 AM GEN M35A3 Cargo Truck 6X6.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Cooperative Equipment Loan Agreement between the City of Edgewater and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service.