Okaloosa County BOCC — September 15, 2015 — Amendment to Medical Examiner Agreement — agenda request

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: September 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Paul Lawson SUBJECT: Amendment to Medical Examiner Agreement DEPARTMENT: Public Safety BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval of the amendment to the Medical Examiner Agreement, which renews the contract for one (1) additional year from October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. BACKGROUND: In compliance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 406, the Board of County Commissioners provides an annual budget and contracts for medical examiner services with the District I Medical Examiner’s Officer. This year’s budget approved by the Board is $482,535.00, which is an increase of $8,513.00 from the current year’s contract. As outlined in the contract, the District I Medical Examiner’s Office will pay the vendor invoices directly and then submit an invoice with the appropriate documentation to Okaloosa County for reimbursement. The Medical Examiner’s Office provides important services to Okaloosa County citizens and law enforcement agencies. The District I Medical Examiner’s Office has always assured it will serve Okaloosa County in accordance with the provisions of the pertinent statutes and applicable rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Staff support to the Medical Examiner’s Office at the Fort Walton Beach morgue is provided by the District I Medical Examiner and is under her direct administration/supervision. OPTIONS: Approve or disapprove. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the amendment to the agreement for Medical Examiner Services with Dr. Andrea Minyard, District I Medical Examiner, for medical examiner services to Okaloosa County for Fiscal Year 2015-16. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: John Hofstad, County Administrator