HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-053 BSO Fire Services First AmendmentRESOLUTION NO. 2026-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE, FOR
MEDICAL, FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES IN
ORDER TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FIRE INSPECTORS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on or about October 21, 2025, Broward sheriff’s Office (BSO) and the
CITY entered into an Agreement for emergency medical, fire protection and fire prevention
services (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, over the past three years the City has modified its zoning code, which has
decreased height and intensity; and
WHEREAS, many of the larger development projects that were previously approved
have completed construction, thus requiring less fire inspections; and
WHEREAS, the City is experiencing a substantial decrease in building permits and fire
inspections; and
WHEREAS, based upon lower demand the City is seeking to decrease the number of fire
inspectors; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA;
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified, made a part of and
incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute the First
Amendment to the Agreement between the City and BSO for emergency medical, fire protection
and fire prevention services. A copy of the Amendment is attached as Exhibit “A” and made a
part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 3. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the Agreement for fire services which are deemed necessary and in the best interests
of the City.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect 10 days after
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on April 28, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous _X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY
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FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FIRE PROTECTION
AND FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES
This First Amendment is entered into this _____ day of April, 2026 by and between the
Broward Sheriff’s Office (hereinafter referred to as “SHERIFF”) and the City of Dania
Beach, FL (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”).
WHEREAS, on or about October 1, 2025, SHERIFF and the CITY entered into an
Agreement for Fire Rescue Services; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has requested to remove three Fire Safety Inspector positions
from the staffing complement for Fiscal Year 26/27.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. The foregoing recitations are true and correct and are incorporated by reference.
2. Effective October 1, 2026, the staffing levels will be adjusted to reduce the
number of Fire Safety Inspectors to two (2) as reflected in Exhibit “A” to the
First Amendment, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
3 Section 35, b, 3 is modified as follows: BSO shall strive to perform eighty
percent of annual inspections of multifamily residential and commercial
properties required to be inspected in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention
Code and the Broward County Local Fire Code amendment. . The CITY shall be
responsible for the billing and collection of such services.
4. Except as modified herein, all remaining items and conditions of the Agreement,
shall remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto executes this First Amendment
through its duly authorized representatives as set forth below.
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE
________________________________ Date:______________________
DR. GREGORY TONY, Sheriff
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
subject to the execution by the parties:
By: _____________________________
TERRENCE O. LYNCH, General Counsel
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
ATTEST:
By: __________________ By:
ELORA RIERA, MMC, City Clerk JOYCE L. DAVIS, Mayor
____ day of_____________, 2026.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:_________________________ ____________________________
ANA M. GARCIA, ICMA-CM, EVE A. BOUTSIS, City Attorney
City Manager
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