Tab 2 Fire Service ComparisonProposal Comparison (Fire and Rescue Services)
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Criteria
Service Area
Service Levels
Proposed Service Levels
(Isles of Capri)
Proposed Service Levels
(Ochopee)
Proposed Service Levels
(District One)
Proposed Service Levels
(Goodland)
Staffing Levels
Proposed Staffing Levels
(IoC)
Proposed Staffing Levels
(Ochopee)
Proposed Staffing Levels
(District One)
Service Delivery Locations
Maintenance of Hydrants
Fire Inspection Services
Emergency Mgmt Support
ALS/BLS Programming
Mutual aid
Benefits to County Taxpayers
How does this plan
improve service?
Describe the merits of the
proposed service model
compared to the current
cost model.
Advisory Committees
future capacity/roles
Long Term Sustainability
Five year growth plan
with revenue and
expenditures
Capital replacement and
improvement plans
Current capital equipment
and funding levels -
Maintaining continuity of
service with aging
equipment
Contingency plans for
emergencies, disasters,
unanticipated needs,
and/or
catastrophic failure of
equipment or facilities
Future funding of MM 63
Station
Detailed future planning
efforts
Continuity and Transition
Plans at end of contract
Transition Plan
1) Transition Plan Narrative
2) Transition Plan timeline
Transition Plan timeline (Cont)
3) Coordination/Collaboration with Everglades City
4) Cost management at MM63
5) Managerial compliance responsibilities
6) Conflict resolution plan
7) Progress reporting
Impact on Employees
1) Absorption of current
obligations/
commitments
ldentify any disparate salary or benefit package structures and how the proposer intends to address those disparities.
Cost of Services
1a) Isles of Capri
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1b) Ochopee Fire Control
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1c) Goodland Fire MSTU
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1d) District One MSTU
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1e) TOTAL COMBINED MSTUs
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
o General fund loan payback to
sunset in 3 years. Revenue
from .5 mill increase.
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1F) Capri, Ochopee, District One
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
o General fund loan payback to
sunset in 3 years. Revenue
from .5 mill increase.
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
1g) Ochopee managing Capri
o Total Annual Payroll and
Benefits budget
o Total Annual Operating
o Total Annual Capital
(Equipment)
o Total Annual Reserves
TOTAL
Performa Budget
o Total Cost to Collier County
o Avg Taxpayer Impact for
each of four Districts
o Cost Model Proposed
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
o Isles of Capri
o Ochopee Fire District (MM 63 - Alligator Alley)
o Collier Fire District One
- Fire Marshall/Fire Inspection Services
- Marine Services
- Training Programs
- Advanced Life Support
- Fleet Management/Facilities
- Emergency Management/Disaster Preparation
- Applies only to MM 63 - See cell above for
comments on Service Levels
- See cell above for comments on Service Levels
N/A
Staff
- (9) Firefighters
- (1) Fire Chief
- (1) Admin Assistant
Equipment
- Details of IoC equipment turnover to be worked out
through contract negotiation.
Staff (MM 63 ONLY)
- (9) Firefighters
- (3) Paramedics
Equipment (MM 63 Only)
- Details of IoC equipment turnover to be worked out
through contract negotiation.
Services to be provided by existing GNFD resources.
Existing Stations
Station 20 4798 Davis Boulevard
Station 21 11121 Tamiami Trail East
Station 22 4375 Bayshore Drive
Station 23 6055 Collier Boulevard
Station 24 2795 Airport Pulling Road North
Station 70 4741 Golden Gate Parkway
Station 71 100 13th Street Southwest
Station 72 3820 Beck Boulevard
Station 73 14565 Collier Boulevard
Station 75 (Owned by Collier County) 4590 Santa
Barbara Boulevard
Proposed Expansions
None
Clarifying question #1 Response - Turnover of existing hydrants to the BCC is pending BCC action. If executed, GNFD will only maintain a limited number of fire hydrants located "behind"
the backflow switch that are not owned or maintained by Collier County. As a result of this proposal, the GNFS does not expect to assume any maintenance of County-owned fire hydrants.
Fire Marshall/Fire Inspection services will be provided through the utilization of existing GNFD staff members.
GNFD will incorporate all areas as part of this proposal
into its existing emergency management and disaster preparation activities.
As part of this proposal GNFD will continue the provision of this service level into the additional areas at no additional
costs to the taxpayers of those areas.
Clarifying question #2 Response - GNFD currently participates in the Collier County Local Mutual Aid Agreement. In the event of a catastrophic event, the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
may be invoked.
A service agreement with Collier county is in place to provide fire control, fire prevention and rescue services to sub-areas of Collier Count Fire District One and establish the closest
station response to requests for service.
GNFD is also a participant of a Cooperative Agreement between Collier County and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing for the protection of 321,123 acres of
forest and wildland in Collier County.
GNFD participates in the Statewide Mutual Aid program outlined in Chapter 252, Florida Statute.
It is expected that all existing mutual aid agreements will remain in place
o Establishment of a single management structure
o Efficincy gains through economies of scale
o Removal of artificially imposed boundaries
o enhancement of common medical direction and
operational procedures
See comment above
The current MSTU advisory board [Isles of Capri] would remain in effect until the district is absorbed through legislative action within the GNFD independent district.
Revenue and growth expenditures are contained within the economic modeling provided for each of the proposed service locations. This discussion and graphs are located in the proposal.
The GNFD maintains an adequate contingency fund which allows for the replacement of capital equipment. As part of the recent consolidation of East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Districts,
the GNFD has established a formal capital improvement plan to address long-term fleet and facility needs. A list of current facilities and equipment can be seen in the comment.
See comment above
Upon the merger of East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Districts, the leadership team has established a contingency fund capable of ensuring the sustainability of the GNFD operation. A
priority in the merger of these areas into the GNFD operation is to ensure each of these service providers establishes and maintains an acceptable contingency fund.
Propose working with FDOT and Broward County to secure a long term solution, including the possibility of increasing the toll on Alligator Alley.
Prior to consolidation, the East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Districts each realized a split Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating of 4/9. On May 27th of this year the ISO is
scheduled to conduct an evaluation of the consolidated district. With the consolidated services of both entities it is the belief of the GNFD leadership that an improved ISO rating is
attainable.
Clarifying question #3 Response - GNFD maintains an adequate contingency fund and strategy to allow for the replacement of capital equipment and to address long term infrastructure needs.
GNFD will utilize a merger plan similar to a prior merger to ensure a successful transition for Isles of Capri, Collier District One and Alligator Alley Station 63 operation.
Upon execution of a management services agreement, GNFD staff, elected officials and Union partners will immediately begin to work with BOCC assigned personnel to begin the transition
process for management of the Isle of Capri and Collier District One, as well as the Alligator Alley Station 63
operation. As part of the consolidation of East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Districts, the current leadership team of GNFD developed and implemented a twenty-nine (29) page merger transition
plan.
Upon execution of a contract the GNFD will immediately begin to develop a similar document to serve as a guide during this transition as well. The timeline below depends upon contract
execution and may adjust accordingly.
Task /Activity Date
Contract Execution May 1, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting May 11, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting June 1, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting June 15, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting July 6, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting July 20, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting August 3, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting August 17, 2015
Transition Planning Meeting September 7, 2015
Transfer of Assets September 21, 2015
Assumption of Operation October 1, 2015
Not Applicable
The FY 14 forecast budget for operation of the MM 63 fire station includes 13 personnel at a cost of $1,374,700 and an operating expense of $441,700. Capital equipment costs of $1,442,900
would not be recurring. GNFD proposes to operate the MM 63 fire station with 12 personnel and an annual expenditure budget, including personnel and operating costs, for FY 16 of $1,246,968.
Projected revenue is 100% for FY 16 and 17 and only 75% in FY 18. This reflects the expiration of the current agreement on June 30, 2018. While no additional revenue from this grant
is shown beyond FY 18 in the GNFD model, it is not unreasonable to expect assistance for operating the station from excess tolls beyond that point. This would take legislative action
and GNFD would work with the county and its legislative delegation to enact a change to F.S. 338.26(3)(a)(5) extending the operating grant beyond June 30, 2018. If that does not occur,
GNFD has sufficient financial strength to absorb the costs of operating this station with no added burden to taxpayers.
A. As part of its responsibilities as special government,
GNFD successfully staffs the functions of budget
management, human resources, accounting,
purchasing, and payroll. All aspects of the GNFD are
subject to Florida’s “Sunshine Law.” GNFD has also
successfully developed and managed a variety of grants
(see comment for specific grants.)
B. GNFD currently staffs one (1) Systems and Network
Administrator and one (1) Information Technology
Technician position to support the district emergency
and non-emergency activities. Through recent
consolidation GNFD has successfully consolidated the
records management and data needs of two separate
systems.
C. GNFD will incorporate existing fleet management and
facilties management activities into its operational
plans, policies and procedures.
D. Inventory control and asset management activities are
supported by the Districts use of Mas90 and Filemaker.
Clarifying question #4 Response - GNFD will manage employees under the terms of the CBA under which they were initially employed. Outside of the CBA, all employees will be managed under
GNFD policies and procedures.
If labor management issues arise, GNFD will assume responsibility, representing the interests of Collier County as well as the Fire District. GNFD management will assume all responsibility
to reach a labor agreement with affected employees.
Clarifying question #5 Response - The Fire Chief will attend all county executive level meetings as requested by the County Manager, or desginee, and will attend all County Commission,
Advisory Board and other public meetings necessary to maintain an effective line of communication with local leaders and the public that may be affected by the management agreement and/or
merger. Agreed upon perfomance reports shall be provided to County staff on regular intervals.
o Continued employment of current employees as
members of their respective organizations during year
one of the management and transition period.
o GNFD will work to create one collective barganing unit
during the remaining period of the contract.
o Until then, county employees will not be eligible for
promotion within the GNFD.
o GNFD will manage each of these employees under the
terms of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
under which they were initially employed.
o Outside of the CBA all employees will be managed under
the policies and procedures of GNFD.
o During the term of this agreement current staff will
continue to realize the pay and benefits structures of
any CBA under which they are covered.
o These employees will maintain their seniority levels
within their respective agencies.
o During the transition, as vacancies occur within these
positions replacement personnel will be hired under the
collective bargaining agreement of GNFD.
Clarifying question #6 - Response
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No additional cost based on millage rates outlined below
Phased approach
Year 1 - 2.00 Year 2 - 2.00
Year 3 - 1.75
Year 4 - 1.50 Year 5- 1.50
Each of the years that the Isles of Capri service area is under the GNFD management, the ending fund balance is positive.
NOTE: GNFD's proposal is only for Alligator Alley Station 63 and excludes Everglades City and Port of the Islands
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included above
It is anticipated the $1,442,900 in capital costs would not be recurring and therefore unnecessary to fund.
Considering the current funding source is inclusive of a Florida DOT grant the GNFD does not anticipate additional costs to Collier County.
Not Applicable
0
Because District One MSTU lacks personnel and equipment, the GNFD does not anticipate the necessity to allocate funding to payroll and benefits, operating costs, capital equipment, or
a reserve fund.
0
GNFD proposes to provide coverage to the entire District One at an immediately reduced millage rate from its current 2.0 mils to 1.5 mils
Ochopee Fire Control
o Isles of Capri
o Ochopee Fire District
o Collier Fire District One
o Goodland*
- Becomes part of Collier Fire Rescue District
- Includes traditional fire, marine and rescue services
- Includes Marco Island Airport
- Seeks to replace rescue boat
- Includes fire inspections and permitting operations
- Includes continued ALS-EMS transport
- Seeks to fill open staff positions *
- Becomes part of Collier Fire Rescue District
- Includes traditional fire, marine and rescue services
- Includes Everglades, Oasis and Collier/Dade airport
- Includes Mile Marker 63 operations*
- Becomes part of Collier Fire Rescue District
- Includes traditional fire, marine and rescue services*
- Becomes part of Collier Fire Rescue District
- Services to Include traditional fire, marine and rescue
services*
Staff*
- (6) Firefighters (FTEs)
- (3) Lieutenants (FTEs)
- (1) Daytime District Chief (FTE)
- (6) Volunteer Reserve/Auxiliary Personnel (Maximum)
- (4) Temporary Personnel/Job Bank
- (1) Collier County EMS Transport Ambulance
with fire-fighter paramedic
Equipment
- (2) Class A Engine(s) 2005 E-One-Typhoon C440 -
1500gpm and 750 gallon tanks
- (1) 2008 Ford F250-300gpm and 175 gallon tank with
foam capabilities.
- (1) Chiefs/command vehicle
- (1) Support Utility vehicle
- (1) Breathing Air Re-fill system
- (1) Diving gear cache
- (1) Utility/Evacuation Trailer (1) 3,000ft cache of Large
Diameter Hose
- (14) SCBA's
- (1) Inflatable boat and platform for shallow water
rescue
- (2) Jaws of Life
- (1) ALS Fire Rescue Vessel (Loaner from EMS) with
125gpm
Staff
- (15) Firefighters (FTEs)
- (6) Lieutenants (FTEs)
- (1) District Chief (FTE)
- (1) Chief (FTE)
- (1) Administrative Assistant (FTE)
- (6) Volunteer Reserve/Auxiliary Personnel (Maximum)
- (4) Temporary Personnel/Job Bank
- (1) Collier County EMS Transport Ambulance
with fire-fighter paramedic
Equipment (Stations 60 and 61)
- (3) Engines 1250 gpm with 1000 gallons of water
- (1) Water tender (Tanker) 1250gpm and 2500 gallons of
water
- (1) Attack/Brush unit 250gpm and 450 gallons of water
- (1) Fire Rescue ALS boat with 125gpm.
- (1) Support vehicle/Utility
- (1) Chief's Command vehicle
- (1) District Chief's command vehicle
- (1) Collier County EMS transport ALS Ambulance with
fire-fighter paramedic who are part of the fire
response compliment if needed - Station 60
Equipment (Station 63) (See comment)
Level of Staffing Service(s) for Ochopee Fire Control in a combined business environment providing services to the entire Ochopee Fire Control District, including but not limited to
areas of the District noted as Alligator Alley, District One, Plantation Island, Everglades City, Carnestown and Chokoloskee.
Service elements include:
(2) Brush trucks and one Kubota UTV are capable of
providing service to this area depending upon locations.
(1) Amost daily contact and coordination with State Forestry,
State and Federal Park Services various fire resources
including Tribal public safety agencies.
(1) Ochopee provides saftey service inspections to industrial
processes when requested in District One by oil drilling
operators.
Existing Stations
Station 90 Isles of Capri
Station 60 Everglades City
Station 61 Port of the Isles
Station 66 US 41 East
Station 63 Alligator Alley
Proposed Expansions
Station 62 Goodland*
All Service Areas - Service levels will continue, as appropriate, often teaming with PUD. Efforts may include testing,
flushing, painting, and emergency waterline break(s) response.
Collier County's Public Utility Division worked closely with Isles of Capri Fire during a major water system upgrade project. Those efforts included addressing outages for fire protection
and hydrant placement for service levels.
Inspection services will continue consistent with the Board's direction and Interlocal Agreement with the Growth Management Division - Fire Code Office.
Service levels will continue, as appropriate, for all service areas.
Ochopee and Capri have been actively engaged with the
Emergency Management Plans and EOC activations.
Service levels will continue, as appropriate, for all service areas
There are no anticipated plans or known limitations to Mutual Aid request to other districts in this proposal.
o More dollars are being placed into operations as opposed
to overhead and maintenance.
o Improved asset utilization will reduce replacement costs.
o Stable work force helps ensure staff knows the area.
o Combined MSTU allows for the services of county
government to be utilized for the greatest economy-of-
scale.
Strong engagement between BCC and Citizens, coupled with oversight by the Clerk.
Tremendous economies of scale for overhead, including:
o Fleet maintenance services
o All perils risk and flood insurance
o Legal services
o Medical and dental benefit cost
o Building maintenance management an in-house minor
repair.
o Employee assistance programs
o Employee professional development
o Bulk purchasing and purchasing services
o Information Technology, Public Records Management,
and Cyberthreats.
o Readily available processes for lease-purchase and
commercial governmental lending
o Capital construction project staff
Lower levels of Supervisory and Administrative personnel
Apparatus optimization under the new model will result in reduction in number of reserve vehicles
Reduction in the number of budgetary accounts to manage
Flexible scheduling will lead to reduction in overtime
One MSTU rate spread across a larger area
This proposal recommends a new Advisory Board composed as follows:
o 1 Representative from Everglades City
o 2 Representatives from Isles of Capri
o 2 Representatives from Ochopee (geographically would
include Goodland)
See "comment" for list of typical advisory board topics
o Assume 1 - 1.5% increse in forecasted revenue
o Focus on building reserves for mid and long range capital
replacement
o Expenditure projections should remain flat
o Overall process to include the following:
- Implementation of the Board's Annual Budget Policy
- An intensive review of current and projected fund
balances against current forecast millage rates and
operational needs.
- Review and consultation with the Ochopee, Capri or
Collier Fire District Advisory Committee as proposed to
evaluate staff recommendations and Advisory
Committee concerns.
- As part of annual budgeting and capital needs
projection, a review of asset cost, maintenance cost,
ISO rating and community needs.
- Finally, a formulation of an annual budget with fund
balances, carry forward, and contingencies identified
with constant monitoring and reporting.
Plans to focus on the following:
o Safety and reliability for the designated emergency
purpose.
("Right-tool, Right job, Right time, Right way")
o Purchases that ensure the initial investment was best-
value, appropriate technology, easily maintained, and
suitable for the greatest number of response scenarios.
o Detailed preventative and actual maintenance records are
evaluated by County Fleet and Fire Service professionals.
Maintenance trends and costs are evaluated and input
obtained from the Advisory Committee(s).
o Shift logs capture equipment incidents for supervisory
review, repair escalation or removal of the
equipment/vehicle from service.
o National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) national
standards are consulted.
o Frequent communications with the manufacturer on
any recalls or early indications of possible failure.
o Ochopee has no vehicles and major equipment outside of
normal useful life that have not been budgeted for in the
next fiscal year.
o Capri has no vehicles and major equipment outside of the
normal operating life except for the donated Capri Fire
Rescue Vessel. Currently EMS/BES has relocated a vessel
to continue those operations by and for the Capri area,
and adjacent waters until a study and funding options are
researched.
o Ochopee and Capri have hurricane response plans in place.
o Ochopee, Capri and *Goodland if implemented will have
back-up communications resources from the Emergency
Management - Emergency Operations Center.
o Ochopee, Capri, and if included in this proposal the
services suggested for *Goodland, would address
unanticipated needs, and/or catastrophic failure of
equipment or facilities in the following manner.
- Ochopee, Capri and*Goodland if chosen would have the
full services of the County's resources to resume
operations, which could take place in many forms.
The County and the EOC have extensive resources in-
house and via contractual agreements to make
emergency repairs, relocate to satellite locations,
implement emergency temporary back-up power and if
necessary resume overnight operations and
accommodations within the County's mobile
command center.
- Catastrophic emergency repairs or significant
interruptions to service or injury to personnel is
immediately reported to the Director of Emergency
Services and escalated for appropriate action.
- Should other circumstances generate catastrophic loss
of equipment,the County's mutual aid agreement
would be utilized for the support if possible of nearby
fire departments.
Options for the continued funding are as follows:
o Seek legislative efforts to eliminate the sunset of funding
as proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
o Seek legislative partnership with Broward County who has
a similar operation, but unlike Ochopee has a local tax
base from which to generate local revenue.
o Seek legislative efforts to increase the tolls converting
funding for the operation from FDOT operational funds to
a guaranteed portion of the collected toll.
o Allocate funds from the County's general fund to cover
cost.
o Cease operations
o No anticipated decreases in ISO rating
o If Goodland is added, ISO rating should remain current
o No stations are planned to be closed
o No brown outs or reduction in services are expected at any
level
o No station facilities relocations are planned
o Equipment deployment limited to minor relocations
Ochopee, and the Bureau of Emergency Services foresees no impact, delays, or excessive transition cost associated with its continued operation as either several or a single MSTU as proposed.
o No change in current levels-of-service at the Ochopee and
Capri fire stations
o Except for annual budget updates and Consumer Price
Index (CPD adjustments there would be no changes to the
project funds, reimbursement streams, manpower, or
equipment to the MileMarker 63 -Ochopee Fire Control
operations.
o Combined MSTU and its millage rate would be re-aligned
with current budget policy, account(s) merged, audits
conducted and activities coordinated with Finance, Office
of Management and Budget, and current MSTU's
dissolved by Board action via Executive Summary and
ordinance requirements.
o If Goodland is re-considered in this proposal for a dual
purpose fire/EMS apparatus combination response, staff
would anticipate commencement of service within 120
days, assuming no major opposition.
o All cost associated with operations of the single MSTU
plus the MM63 grant funded operation would require
only minimal accounting cost center changes which could
be timed with the new fiscal year.
o June/July: Formalize the Board's recommended course of
action following the June work session.
o June/July: Should the Board elect to adopt this proposal
with Goodland in this proposal as
recommended, the Board may wish to bring
the *Goodland exclusion amendment and
Executive Summary back to the Board for
re-consideration.
o June/July: Assuming the Board endorses this proposal,
conduct an additional budgetary review with
Office of Management and Budget, and Office
of the County Manager.
o June/July: Report to the Board on any minor fiscal impact
adjustments and address the final millage
rate for the combined district.
o July/Aug: By resolution and or ordinance, revise and
consolidate the enabling ordinances that
originally created Capri, Ochopee, *Goodland,
and District One into a new MSTU entitled
Collier Fire Rescue - MSTU.
o Aug/Sept: Formally notice the former Greater Naples and
Marco Fire Departments of our intent to re-
negotiate the existing Interlocal Agreements.
o Aug/Sept: Ensure that the proposed annexed areas of
Naples Reserve and Fiddlers Creek by the
Greater Naples Fire Rescue District's revised
service boundary, is sealed and on-file with
the County and Appraisers Office.
o Aug/Sept: Make the necessary computer aided dispatch
changes to the Sheriff's 911 dispatch
database.
o Sept/Oct: Provide to the Board a progress report on
implementation.
o Quarterly thereafter: Provide the Board written and/or oral
presentations
The Mayor, Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief will continue to meet periodically to address any operational or concerns of mutual interest. To date there have been no issues
of level of service, or consumer complaints.
The Interlocal Agreement between Collier County and the Florida Department of Transportation includes both a site license for the facility, reimbursement for approved capital equipment,
and manpower cost. Manpower cost are further reimbursed to separate cost centers for Collier County EMS and Ochopee Fire Control for fire and EMS/ALS engine personnel respectively.
Collier County, within its annual approved budget, provides the necessary funds to operate MM63. Ochopee and County staff works at great length with the Grants Management office, Clerk's
Office and other County Departments with respect to procurement and reimbursement of funds. Monthly meetings are held to review all cost with the FDOT financial project team to ensure
that all mutual contractual requirements are met.
Ochopee, Capri and the Bureau of Emergency Services and the components in this proposal including Goodland if reconsidered complies with all the requirements noted above as a Division/Department
under the County Manager's agency.
County Manager's agency complies with all Florida statutory
requirements noted in FL Statute 119, and further recognizes the following County Manager's Agency (CMA's) Policy and
Procedure Manual as providing appropriate governance.
See comment for examples of CMAs.
Conflict resolution will be performed consistent with CMA policies and procedures. Should inter or intra-agency conflicts arise that could not be addressed within the CMA or Ochopee/Capri
existing Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, or bargaining agreement the following considerations are offered.
1. Prompt, professional consultation with all parties to include citizens, employees, counsel and administrative support professionals.
2. Foster a culture that welcomes good faith dissent and encourages conflict resolution through direct negotiation and governmental stewardship
The following options are offered for the Board's consideration.
o Monthly or quarterly written and/or oral reports to the
Board or Staff regarding operations and merger progress
from both Staff and the Advisory Committee.
o Staff and County Commissioner, site visits and ride-along's.
o Social Media "good-news" items recognizing successes of
the program and accomplishments of County Employees.
o Joint workshops between Advisory Committee(s) and
the Board of County Commissioners.
o Development of and submission to the Board an agreed
upon performance metric report for items such as: Calls
for service, average response times, nature of calls, "heat-
maps" for service demand trends, major event after
action repofts, employee cost saving initiatives, etc..
o Updates and presentations to local civic groups.
o Updates and discussion with professional groups such as
the Collier County Fire Chiefs Association, or the Collier
County Public Safety Committee.
Ochopee and Capri as they currently exist; and expanded services if considered by the Board, for *Goodland, would have no effect on current employees as they are already part of the
County government organization. The following is offered for clarification:
o This proposal calls for Collier County's payroll operations to
continue to the current County employees without any
changes in salary, wages, or benefits. Only the revenue
source codes would change.
o Ochopee and Capri employees are governed by the County
Manager's Agency CMA guidance with respect to all
operations, payroll, benefit, discipline and Board's budget
policy.
o There are no new Administrative positions proposed and
no Administrative staff reductions.
o Ochopee and Capri have Board approved bargaining unit
contracts. Staff does not anticipate any hostile contract
amendment request as a result of this proposal.
As a result of the stable operating environment and
budgeted salary operations, there are no employee disparate salary, benefit or retirement package concerns.
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* See second bullet below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 2.5 mills.
o *Taxpayer impact for Isles of Capri is .5 mill increase
approved by Isles of Capri Advisory Committee. Cost per
$100,000 of taxpayer value is $50.00
o No impact to Ochopee, District One, or Goodland
o No special assessments are proposed unless
re-considered for Fire Rescue Vessel.
NOTE: Ochopee Fire Control's proposal includes Alligator Alley, Everglades City and Port of the islands
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$535,500+
* See second and third bullets below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 4.5 mills.
o *4.5 millage is set to include payback to general fund loan
for fire station 61 construction, new rescue/fireboat
motors, and new self contained breathing apparatus for
fire fighting, ( .5 ) millage will sunset after 3 years per BCC
direction upon satisfaction of that special assessment.
o *Taxpayer impact of Ochopee is .5 mill increase approved
by BCC and directed by office of budget and
management. Cost per $100,000 of taxpayer value is
$50.00
o No impact on Isles of Capri, District One, or *Goodland
o No special assessments are proposed unless the fire
rescue vessel replacement is considered
0
89700
0
3600
93300
0
See notes below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 1.2mills.
o No Taxpayer Impact to Goodland
o No impact to Isles of Capri, District One, or Ochopee
0
289400
0
20200
309600
0
See notes below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 2.0 mills.
o No Taxpayer impact for Collier County Fire (District One).
o No impact Isles of Capri, Ochopee, or Goodland.
o Management of District One will include a new contract
for contract services defined by level of service to agencies
that provide service to area based on a percentage value of
total assessment at 2.0 mills.
2543700
545000
54000
90000
147900
3380600
$432,815/$64,000 General Fund
see notes below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by tax
revenue set at 3.0 mills. Taxable revenue of combined
districts is $2,947,178 set at 2016 projections. County
funding from general fund (PILT) of $432,815 is needed to
balance. This funding would drop to an estimated
reduction of $284,915 after 3 years.
o *Taxpayer impact for Ochopee is 1.5 mill decrease or $150
per $100,000 of assessment value.
o *Taxpayer impact for Goodland is 1.8 mill increase or
$180 per $100,000 of assessment value.
o *Taxpayer impact for Collier (District One) is I mill
increase or $100 per $100,000 of assessment value.
o Taxpayer impact for Isles of Capri Fire District is .5 mill
increase or $50.00 per $100,000 assessment value.
2492435
535000
54000
90000
147900
3319335
371771
See notes below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by tax
revenue set at 3.0 mills. Taxable revenue of combined
districts is $2,947,564 set at 2016 projections. County
funding from general fund (PILT) of $371,771 is needed to
balance. This funding would drop to an estimated
$2,231,871 after 3 years.
o *Taxpayer impact for Isles of Capri is .5 mill increase or
$50.00 per $100,000 of assessment value.
o *Taxpayer for Ochopee is 1.5 mill decrease or $150 per
$100,000 of assessment value.
o * Taxpayer impact for Collier Fire (District One) is 1 mill
increase or $100.00 of $100,000 of assessment value.
o Capri managed by Ochopee at 2.5 mills $903,500
o Ochopee managed with $1,415,000
District One merged to Ochopee
o Capri $268,100
o Ochopee $332,100
o Capri $14,000
o Ochopee $29,000
o Capri $272,400
o Ochopee $157,000
o Capri $1, 458,000
o Ochopee $1,933,000
443700
See notes below
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU.
o Funding for Isles of Capri: Funding is by tax revenue set at
2.5 mills for Isles of Capri.
o Funding for Ochopee merged District One : Funding is by
tax revenue of combine district at 4.0 mills
o *Taxpayer impact for Ochopee is .5 mills decrease. Cost
per $100,000 of assessed value is $50.00
o *Taxpayer cost for Collier Fire @istrict One) is 1.0 mill
increase. Cost per $100,000 of assessed value is
$100.00.
o Presently, Ochopee received $535,500 from general
fund to balance operating costs. No county transfer will
be required under this model. County funding from
general fund (PILT) of one time payment $443,700 is
requested to pay of loan for fire station construction,
fire rescue boat motors, and self-contained breathing
apparatus. This is a one-time expenditure and would
relieve the loan burden from Ochopee.
o Contractual Services for areas of present Collier Fire will
be administered via a new agreement.