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Council approves one‑year extension of Barrier Island Ocean Rescue contract
Summary
Council approved a one‑year extension of the Barrier Island Ocean Rescue (Island Beach Services LLC) contract under the existing agreement; council praised the organization’s professionalism and asked staff to address minor contract clarifications before the next rebid.
The council approved a one‑year extension to the Barrier Island Ocean Rescue contract (Island Beach Services LLC), a one‑year renewal allowed under the existing contract.
Councilmember Farrell, chair of Ways & Means, and staff noted the rescue provider’s high professionalism and few complaints. The extension runs from Feb. 6 of this year to the same date next year; staff said a future rebid will be the appropriate time to address several contract‑form clarifications and to ensure the municipal contract conforms with standard town contract language.
Council discussed related equipment upgrades (the purchase of drone software was noted as pending) and staff said the town will own the software when purchased. Members observed Barrier Island Ocean Rescue produced a useful post‑storm video demonstrating capabilities; staff said they would make the video available to council and the public.
The council voted in favor of the one‑year extension.
