Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Rebecca MacDougall
Department: Medical Examiner and Trauma Services
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County ("County") and Legacy Donor Services Foundation ("Foundation"), for the recovery of anatomical gifts of human tissue from deceased bodies under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner, for an initial five-year term; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement; and authorize the Contract Administrator to renew the Agreement for up to five one-year terms, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required for the execution of this Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides Foundation access to deceased bodies under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner for purposes of recovering human tissue at no cost to the County.
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Previous Action Taken
Previous Revocable License Agreement dated August 11, 2015, when the company was formerly known as UMTB Donor Services Foundation.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE ACTION.
This item seeks approval of an agreement that provides Foundation with access to County Medical Examiner facilities for recovery of human tissue for transplantation, fabrication, research, and medical education purposes with consent from the legal next of kin or though previously provided consent in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Foundation will pay the County $250.00 per each recovery and provide all necessary staff and supplies to accomplish the entire procurement.
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