c: Tiffany Kersey, Grants Manager – Citrus County

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-05-26 · agenda_item

This item concerns an amendment to a purchase order agreement between Citrus County Fire Rescue and Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. (LSF Health Systems). The original agreement, PO121, was for participation in the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network of Addiction Care. Amendment 100 updated provisions, and now Amendment 101 is proposed to address new guidance from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) regarding Level 2 background screenings for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The amendment will remove an exemption and incorporate updated DCF requirements, with a proposed retroactive effective date of November 1, 2025. Citrus County Fire Rescue has already completed screenings and is working towards full compliance by obtaining its own ORI and OCA number from DCF for future background checks. This item is under review by the Board of County Commissioners for approval. The work involves administrative updates and compliance with background screening regulations, with no direct budgetary impact stated. This opportunity is early in the process, and businesses involved in background screening services, administrative support, or compliance consulting may find value in understanding the county's needs as they move towards full implementation.