Submitted By: Buck Lovell
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Presentation By: Doug Peebles
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Department: Electric Utility
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a Mutual Aid Agreement with Florida Municipal Power Agency for Leased Employee Services in an amount not to exceed $90,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Florida Municipal Power Agency’s (FMPA) leased employee program allows experienced industry professionals to provide essential services to FMPA’s utility members. Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) occasionally requires temporary personnel support in various roles. Through this program, OEU may fill these roles with qualified professionals employed by FMPA and leased to OEU as needed. Areas of support may include engineering, compliance management, construction, administrative and operational leadership, and technical observation.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Ocala Electric Utility requests approval to utilize the Mutual Aid Agreement for Leased Employee Services with FMPA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the leased employee program is included in individual projects and impacts multiple accounts in the approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
Employment agreements are exempt from competition under Procurement Policy PRO-070. This Agreement has been reviewed by the Procurement & Contracting Officer in compliance with City policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny