911 Interlocal Agreement 1991-92 v INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the City of Jacksonville Beach, the City
of Atlantic Beach, the City of Neptune Beach, hereinafter referred to as the
"Cities"and the City of Jacksonville; and
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into dialogue pursuant to creating a
distribution formula for dividing the proceeds collected via the 9-1-1 User Fee to be
used to pay a portion of the salaries and related expenses for 9-1-1 Call-Takers for
that portion of their time spent answering and handling 9-1-1 calls under the
provisions of Section 365.171, Florida Statutes, as authorized to be imposed by the
governing body of Duval County; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Jacksonville acting as the governing
body of Duval County, Florida has increased the 9-1-1 User Fee to $.31 per month for
the present fiscal year 1991-92 and has authorized the fees collected to be used to
fund an Interlocal Agreement wherein the Cities will receive their pro rata share to
be used for a lawful purpose; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are entering into this Interlocal Agreement
pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Section 365.171, Florida
Statutes,
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed:
1. Each of the parties hereto shall receive a distribution proportion of the
9-1-1 User Fee in the percentage amount calculated by taking the total Call-Taker's
salary and benefit budget from each party. Utilizing the formula that at least 25% of
the Call-Taker's time is spent handling 9-1-1 calls, taking 25% of that amount as the
"base salary,"and adding 30% of that base salary figure for benefits.
2. -Fees collected shall be remitted to the Tax Collector on behalf of Duval
County and a portion shall be remitted to the respective City Manager or Finance
Director or his/her designee on a quarterly basis.
3. The 9-1-1 User Fees collected and distributed as provided herein and
more particularly described in Attachment A which is attached hereto and by this
reference made a part hereof shall be utilized only for salaries and associated
expenses, as provided for in Section 365.171, Florida Statutes.
4. Each party accepting funds hereby agrees to provide an audit or
accounting of such funds and how they were expended in accordance with
Section 11.45, Florida Statutes.
Executed as of the dates indicated hereinbelow by the parties hereto.
ATTEST: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
C. A. Hester
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ATTEST: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH
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ATTEST: CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH
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City C1 1 k Beck E. Engstrom sMayor John C. Kowkabany
Date: January 6, 1992
Form approved:
Assistant Counsel
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10/17/91
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ATTACHMENT A
The amount approved for each party is designated below:
PSAP SALARY TRAINING SECURITY
Neptune Beach $ 20,150 $ 500 $3,000
Atlantic Beach $ 28,286 $ 500 $3,000
Jacksonville Beach $ 68,440 $1,000 $3,000
City of Jacksonville
(Eire & Rescue) $102,747
City of Jacksonville
(Sheriff's Dept.) $203,108
These amounts were derived by taking the total call-taker salary and benefit budget
from each party. Utilizing the formula that at least 25% of the call-taker time is
spent handling 9-1-1 calls,taking 25%of that amount as the "base salary".
Adding 30%of that base salary figure for benefits.
Salary x 25% = n = base salary
n x 30% = b = benefits
n + b = salary relief
Since training and building modifications are already a part of the City of
Jacksonville budget these items were not included for Sheriff and Fire Depts.
Salary Relief
Florida Statute 365.171 provides for the 9-1-1 User Fee to be utilized to pay for
salaries and associated expenses for 9-1-1 call-takers for that portion of their time
spent answering, handling and transferring 9-1-1 calls. For the purposes of this
agreement this shall be estimated at 25% and benefits or associated expenses shall be
estimated at 30%of that figure.
Salary relief is included in the state statute in order to assure that all 9-1-1 Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) meet the 2 ring 10 second answering criteria as
specified in the state 9-1-1 technical and operational standards. Each 9-1-1 PSAP
must meet this operational criteria in order to be eligible for salary relief. Agencies
utilizing 9-1-1 funds for salary relief shall exempt such 9-1-1 call taker positions from
any hiring freeze or personnel cut.
Training
Training expenses for PSAP personnel for handling 9-1-1 calls. This may include in-
service training, as well as out-of-town and local training seminars pertinent to the
handling of 9-1-1 calls and matters essential to the operation of a 9-1-1 PSAP.
Building Modifications
Building Modifications may be necessary to meet State of Florida security
requirements for a 9-1-1 PSAP. Each PSAP shall determine the nature of the
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modifications appropriate for its operating needs. Proposed modifications must be
approved by the 9-1-1 Operations Committee and the 9-1-1 Coordinator in order to be
eligible for reimbursement from 9-1-1 User Fee Funds. Modifications will be
reimbursed up to a maximum of$3,000.00. Services or materials shall be obtained
through all applicable and proper purchasing procedures and competitive bidding
practices.
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