Ordinance 2014-37 ORDINANCE NO. 2014 - 37
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2012-
23, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY, BY
RECONSTITUTING ITS MEMBERSHIP TO FIVE CITIZENS AND
ELIMINATING THE MEDICAL DIRECTORS SUBCOMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2012-23, which created the Collier County Public Safety Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board created the Public Safety Authority as an Advisory Board
intended to assume the duties and responsibilities of the then current County Emergency Medical
Services Policy Advisory; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend Ordinance No. 2012-23 by reconstituting the
Public Safety Authority to a five member citizens committee with members having no affiliation
with any hospital, fire district, EMS, municipality or the Collier County Sheriff's Office, and by
eliminating the Medical Directors Subcommittee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2012-23.
Section One is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION ONE. Creation, purpose, powers and duties of the Collier County Public Safety
Authority.
There is hereby created the Collier County Public Safety Authority (hereinafter the
"Authority"). The Authority is created as an Advisory Board and shall have the following
purposes, powers and duties:
1. To assist the Board of County Commissioners, municipalities, fire departments,
and law enforcement agencies, including the Collier County Sheriff's Office and hospitals, with
issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services within all of Collier County.
2. To hear issues associated with pre-hospital emergency medical services when
requested by a participating agency and make written recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners and involved agencies.
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3. To work to improve and enhance pre-hospital emergency medical care within
Collier County with thorough study, education, and system-wide participation by the response
agencies and the local medical community as noted above.
4. To make its special knowledge and expertise available to any and all agencies
upon request of the governmental board or agency when so charged during regular board
meetings.
5. To serve as a catalyst to effect cooperative arrangements for improving and best
utilizing emergency medical resources in Collier County, utilizing the resources of all municipal,
dependent and independent fire organizations, 911 call centers, law enforcement agencies and
the public.
6. To make recommendations, as warranted, regarding first responder programs,
training programs, communication systems, and other appropriate facilities and services that
positively impact on the delivery of emergency medical services.
7. To assist in the development of Interlocal Agreements and appropriate standards
of care provided by all agencies so as to adjust levels of service commensurate with the needs of
citizens of Collier County. Such efforts shall be in a cooperative fashion so as to implement
those changes consistently countywide by all appropriate agencies.
8. All organizations represented that comprise the Public Safety Authority will
efforts have an impact on the delivery of pre hospital emergency medical services.
9. All members of the Authority, except those citizens appointed by the Board of
the Collier County Sheriff's Office, County EMS, shall contribute annually to an account
may be drawn during the fiscal year. Administrative costs are limited to the cost of reproduction
of documents and minutes, postage, electronic media, secretarial support, court reporters, and
-- - -- Authority and its technical sub committees when approved by
the Authority. The Authority shall establish a policy and approve a self imposing budget to
County and the Clerk of Courts. Failure to pay the annual administrative cost share shall, after
90 days, be reported to the Board of County Commissioners for determination of fact and
continuance of membership. Organizations including, but not limited to, the Collier County
• - - - • - - • • - - - -•operations, shall be charged as one agency contributing funds. Similarly, the City of Naples
Police and Fire organization with its respective 911 center shall be charged as one agency
contributing funds.
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4-0- 8. The Authority may convene technical working groups from the community
periodically to address the following:
a. Community education and awareness.
b. Emergency medical dispatch.
c. Trauma triage and care.
d. Pre-hospital emergency medical training.
e. Clinical coordination and quality outcomes.
f. Field coordination and operational concerns.
44 9. The Authority will develop general guidelines and scope(s) of study for the
technical working groups identified above. Membership of the technical working groups noted
above may not exceed 50% participation by a member(s) of the Authority and membership on a
technical working committee shall be formally recognized by the Authority before receiving a
request for work or input. Specific guidance and charge will be given to technical working
groups at regularly scheduled Public Safety Authority meetings. Such guidance shall not be in
conflict with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or other laws of the State
of Florida, local or state regulations, and local ordinances. Designation of persons filling
temporary or standing committees shall be approved by the Authority and their charge clearly
stated. Written reports of findings and oral presentations to the Authority will be duly recorded
and submitted on behalf of the body.
10. To perform or assist with any other function or duty as requested by the Board.
SECTION TWO: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION TWO OF ORDINANCE NO. 2012-23.
Section Two is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION TWO. Appointment and Composition; Terms of Office; Attendance and Filling
Vacancies.
The Authority shall be composed as follows:
The Public Service Authority will be a five member citizens committee with members
having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district, EMS, municipality or Collier County
Sheriffs Office
1. The Collier County EMS Medical Director or designee.
2. The Medical Director or designee of each non transport agency holding a Class
III Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity or designee.
of-the Physicians Regional Healthcare System Medical Center organization or designee.
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1. An active Emergency Department physician representing the collective campuses
of the NCH Healthcare System organization or designee.
5. A senior staff representative from the Collier County Sheriffs Office, as
recommended by the Sheriff.
6,--A-representative from one of the municipal police departments (City of Naples or
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enforcement representation from a municipal law enforcement agency shall be "rotated" by
filling alternate terms.
7. A representative from the Collier County Fire Chiefs Association. Such fire
service representation shall be chosen from a municipal, dependent or independent fire district.
County Fire Chiefs Association.
S . The Chief or designee from Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
9. A full time Florida certified and actively practicing Emergency Medical
Technician who is providing pre hospital care services within either a dependent, municipal or
independent fire district who is not a member of Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
10. A full time Florida certified and actively practicing Emergency Medical
. - -- :ency Medical Services, selected by the
County Manager or designee.
11. A full time Florida certified and actively practicing Paramedic who is providing
pre hospital care services within either a dependent, municipal or independent fire district who is
not a member of Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
12. A full time Florida certified and actively practicing Paramedic who is providing
selected by the County Manager or designee.
13. A hospital administration representative from the NCH Healthcare System
11. A hospital administration representative from the Physician's Regional Hospital
organization.
4-5 . Three citizen representatives whose applications may include an interview by the
Public Safety Authority. The Public Safety Authority will make recommendations to the Board
of County Commissioners for their appointment. Such interviews and recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the Public Safety Authority shall be the
Authority's first order of business to ensure a complete roster of membership before other
business can be conducted. Citizen representatives shall not have a fiduciary relationship with
Terms for all Authority members shall be four years.
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SECTION THREE: DELECTION OF SECTION THREE OF ORDINANCE NO.
2012-23.
Section Three is deleted in its entirety as follows:
SECTION THREE. Medical Directors Subcommittee.
It is the intent of the Board that to the extent possible, pre hospital emergency medical
services operate at a uniform level of care throughout all of Collier County. Accordingly, at or
shortly following its first meeting, the Authority will take the following action:
1. Create a permanent Medical Directors Subcommittee, chosen by the Authority_
and comprised of:
(a) Voting Members:
(1) A Medical Director from each pre hospital C.O.P.C.N holder.
(2) One Emergency Department Physician from each hospital provider currently
organizations).
(3) One physician or designee from the Regional Trauma Center.
(b) Non voting, advisory members:
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County Manager or designee.
(2) An Emergency Medical Technician from Collier County Emergency Medical
Services, chosen by the County Manager or designee.
(3) A Paramedic chosen by the Collier County Fire Chiefs Association. Such fire
service representation shall be chosen from a municipal, dependent or independent fire district.
(1) An Emergency Medical Technician chosen by the Collier County Fire Chiefs
Association. Such fire service representation shall be chosen from a municipal, dependent or
independent fire district.
2. The Chairperson of this Subcommittee shall advise and counsel the Authority
regarding the training, performance, testing and certification of all agency represented
en crgency responders. The Authority may from time to time create, disband, or utilize an
existing subcommittee to engage in discussions regarding training, performance, testing, and
Public Safety Authority.
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SECTION FOUR: AMENDMENTS TO SECTION SIX OF ORDINANCE NO.
2012-23.
Section Six is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION SIX: Officers; Quorum; Rules of Procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Authority shall elect a chairman and
vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one year term with eligibility
for reelection. At the end of each term, the Chair shall prepare and submit to the Board and the
County Manager an annual report describing the activities of the Authority.
The presence of eight-or-mere a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum of the
Authority necessary to take action and transact business.
The Public Safety Authority shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt by-
laws for doing its work and conducting its business as provided by county ordinances. The by-
laws shall include, but not be limited to, its general procedure, funding, and expenditures. The
Authority shall operate in the Sunshine, and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions,
findings, and determinations. Copies of all of the Authority minutes, resolutions, reports, and
exhibits shall be filed with the Board of County Commissioners and or its Clerk when
appropriate.
SECTION FIVE: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION SIX: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered
or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION SEVEN: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by a vote of a majority of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this('{ day of Oo i€-- , 2014.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT o STATE
RICK SCOTT KEN DETZNER
Governor Secretary of State
October 20, 2014
Honorable Dwight E. Brock
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Collier County
Post Office Box 413044
Naples, Florida 34101-3044
Attention: Teresa L. Cannon, BMR Senior Clerk
Dear Mr. Brock:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 14-37, which was filed in this office on October 20, 2014.
Sincerely,
Ernest L. Reddick
Program Administrator
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270 • Facsimile: (850) 488-9879
www.dos.state.fl.us