Tab 4 Ochopee ProposalOchopee Fire Control
Response to Proposal
for
Fire Service Operations-
In cooperation with the Collier County Bureau of
Emergency Services - Administrative Services
Department
l\'lastcr Copr
Subnrittcd April 16. 2()15
Table of Contents
Section A
Transmittal Letter........... ...........2-3
Proposal/S i gnature Page( s)
Collier County Fire Services Initial Proposal Request.... ....4-ll
Addendum #1 .12-19
- Signed Signature Page.. ...... I 3
Addendum#2..... .......20-25
- Signed Signature Page... .............20
Addendum #3 ........26-28
Addendum #4..... .....29-30
Note: All Cost and Payment terms are detailed in Section of (VII) a-f
Acknowledgements......... .............3 1
Letters of Recommendation
Ochopee Advisory Board. ................32
IAFF Local 4719. ....rJ
IAFF Local 3670...... ........34
City of Everglades..... .......35
Section B
Response to Collier County Fire Services Proposal Section I (Certain Conditions)........37-41
- Certain conditions of employment for current employees
- Comprehensive Insurance Requirements and Master Certificate
Section C 42
Response to Request for Proposal
I. Service Locations............ .........43-44
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
Section D 4s-46
[. Service Levels
(1) Service Levels
A. Isles of Capri ...............47
B. Ochopee Fire Control......... .......48
C. District One....... .........49
D. *Good1and........... ........50
E. Summary of Proposed Services - Service Levels. . ...51-54
(2) Service Levels
A. Isles of Capri .............55
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1...... .........56-57
C. District One.. .....58
D. *Good1and........... ............59
E. Summary of Proposed Services - Staffing Levels.. .......60-61
(3) Service Location
A. Isles of Capri ...............62
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1...... ...............63
C. *Good1and............ ..........64
D. District One....... ...............65
(4) Maintenance of County Fire Hydrants
A. Isles of Capri ........66
B. Ochopee Fire Control. ...........66
C. District One... ......66
D. *Goodland..... ......66
(5) Fire Inspection Services
A. Isles of Capri ...67
B. Ochopee Fire Control. ................67
C. District One... ........67
D. *Good1and..... ...67
(6) Service Location - Emergency/Disaster
A. Isles of Capri ................68
B. Ochopee Fire Control. ........68
C. District One... ...............68
D. *Good1and..... ....68
(7) ALS/BLS programming
A. Isles of Capri ......69
B. Ochopee Fire Control. .....69
C. District One... ...............69
D. *Good1and..... ..............69
(8) Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts
A. Isles of Capri ...70
B. Ochopee Fire Control. .......70
C. District One... ....70
D. *Goodland. ..........70
Section E 7t
Section F
III. Benefits to Taxpayers
(l) Proposal Plan improves service to taxpayers:
A. Isles of Capri ....72
B. Ochopee Fire Control. .......72
C. District One... ............72
D. *Good1and..... .......72
(2) Describe the merits of the proposed service model compared to the current and
past model. . .
A. Isles of Capri ...73-7 5
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1...... ..........73-75
C. District One....... .....73-75
D. *Goodland....... 73-7 5
(3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the advisory committee... Identiff the
capacity/role the advisory committee will have in proposer's plans
A. Isles of Capri .76-77
B. Ochopee Fire Control........ .......76-77
C. District One....... .....76-77
D. *Goodland.... ..........76-77
78-79
VI. Long Term Stability
(l) Provide five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure projections
A. Isles of Capri ..........80
B. Ochopee Fire Control.... ....80
C. District One. ......80
D. *Goodland......... ...............80
(2) Identify the process of consideration for funding for capital replacement and
improvement for vehicles, vessels, and equipment
A. Isles of Capri ..........81
B. OchopeeFireControl.. ...81
C. District One . ....81
D. *Goodland.... .......81
(3) Identify the current capital equipment and funding levels that the proposer
maintains... how the proposer maintains aging equipment
A. Isles of Capri ...............82
B. Ochopee Fire Control...... ...82
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C.
D.
(4) Provide the proposer's contingency plans for emergencies, disasters, and
Unanticipated needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or facilities
A Isles of Capri ..........83-84
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1......... .83-84
C. District One. ...........83-84
D. *Goodland.......... ..........83-84
(5) The Ochopee Fire Station 63 FDOT grant provides equipment and operating cost
for four years... Describe your contingency plans for the future funding..........85
(6)filta'glffi
:1,ill:,;"i'iT,'Jf .',T,lil','#i.Ixtfill?:""nd/orimprovements
A Isles of Capri .............86
B. Ochopee Fire Control..... ...86
C District One... ...........86
D. *Goodland......... ............86
(7) Identify plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the Contract
A. Isles of Capri ............87
B. Ochopee Fire Control...... .............87
C. District One... ...............87
D. *Good1and........... .........87
Section G 88-89
V. Transition Planning
(l) Provide a Transition Plan narrative from current service delivery to assumption of
service locations
A. Isles of Capri ...........90
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1........ ........90
C. District One....... .......90
D. *Goodland......... ...........90
(2) Provide a timeline of the transition plan
A. Isles of Capri ..........91
B. Ochopee Fire Contro1......... .......91
C. District One. .........91
D. *Goodland......... ....91
(3) If Everglades City is included, describe how proposer will
coordinate/communicate with Everglades City officials to reach service
agreements..... ........92
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(4) If service includes Ochopee Fire Station 63 describe how the proposer will fund
"upfront" cost, manage reimbursement... track and record personnel expenses..93
(5) Provide a nanative or evidence of compliance for the following managerial
responsibilities
A. Isles of Capri ..............94
B. Ochopee Fire Control...... ...........94
C. District One....... ...94
D. *Goodland.... ....94
(6) Provide a conflict resolution plan or resolution
A. Isles of Capri ............95
B. Ochopee Fire Control...... ....95
C. District One....... ...95
D. *Good1and............ .....95
(7) Describe how the proposer intends to communicate progress/performance with
the Board of County Commissioner's staff
Section H
VI. Impact on Employees
(1)
ffi;l:*:xf#3fi1HffiffJ; :l;:* the current management contractuar
A. Isles of Capri ...98
B. Ochopee Fire Control..... ...98
C. District One....... .......98
D. *Good1and............ ............98
(2) Identify any disp arate salary or benefit package, structures and how the proposer
intends to address those disparities
A. Isles of Capri .............98
B. Ochopee Fire Control...... ................98
C. District One....... ................98
D. *Goodland.... ......98
Section I 99
VII. Cost and payment terms
la. Isles of Capri - Only. ....100-101
lb. Ochopee Fire Control - Only.. 102-103
lc. Goodland Fire MSTU - Only...... 104-105
Section J
ld. District One - Only.. ...106-107
le. Isles of Capri, Ochopee, tGoodland, and District One .108-109
1f. Isles of Capri, Ochopee merged with District One....... .110-11I
1g. Ochopee managing Isles of Capri without Collier Fire (District One).....112-ll3
114
Proposer Conclusion and Recommendations... .....115
Reference Information Sources. ............ I I 6
(Available on supplemental CD Provided)
All proposal responses are in Times New Roman font as requested
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Section A
Transmittal Letter
Proposal/Signature Page
Collier County Fire Services Initial Proposal Request
Addendum #1
- Signed Signature Page
Addendum#2
- Signed Signature Page
Addendum#3
Addendum #4
- All cost proposals are noted in Section I (VII) a-g
Acknowledgements
Letters of Recommendation
Ochopee Advisory Board
IAFF Local 4719
IAFF Local 3670
Everglades City
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MASTER COPY
Bureau of Emergency Services Division
April 16,2Al5
Dear Citizens, County Commissioners and Advisory Committee Members:
The Ochopee Fire Control and Bureau of Emergency Services/Administrative Services Departnent is pleased to
provide this proposal to enhance, plan for future years, and continue fire service operations withinthe County
lv[anager's -AdminisEative Services De,parftnent organization. This proposal is being submitted as the work of the
Ochopee and Bureau Statras part of the request forproposal and Board reccomended submission(s). The proposal is
not an official nfimission or endorsement from the County lvlamger or his office.
The Bureau of Emergency Services has provided professional operations of the Isles of Capri Fire and Rescue
MSTU, Ochoppe Fire Control MSTU, Collier County Fire District One, and confiact adminisftation of *Croodland
Horr's Island MSTU since 2004. We have been in contact with Mayor Hamilton and the Ochopee Advisory
Commitee to make them awilre of our intentions to submit a proposal and our approach to service(s). Both parties
have discussed with staffat geat length their desires and we have included the marjority of their desires in this
proposal.
It is our hope that the Board will consider our proposal for a combined MSTU serving all of Ochopee Fire (less the
$ant funded MM63-Allignor Alley Public Safety Center) including Collier Fire District One, Isles of Cap4 and
*Goodland. We recommend that * Goodland be re-considered as an integral part of the single MSTU and receive
expanded services offered by this proposal. Throughout the proposal you will see **Goodland", illustrated in
expanded service level(s) discussions. The Board consideration or re-consideration to include Goodland is totally
optional and should not discount the value of the proposal or scored negatively for the zubmission We have
provided six(6) operationaVfunding scenarios for the Board's consideration that allow for *Goodland to be included
or excluded.
In this proposal we see substrntial merit in re-locating the second Collier County EMS Transport ALS Arnbulance
which is a seasonal unit inthe City of Marco to the heafi of Goodland as a year-around unit. Additionally, with a
combined MSTU, we can place a quick response fire apparatus at Goodlan{ which could respond to either a
Medical or Fire, call-for-service depending on call Upe. No additional fue vehicles will need to be purchased and in
both; a fire call or medical call, the responding unit will be Advanced Life Support capable. This expanded service
does have cost implications for Collier County EMS to the extenJ, of the additonal cost for ayear-around unit
personnel as opposed to the currently budgeted seasonal ambulance strtioned in lvfarco.
The EMS and fire quick response enhancement in*Goodland as we propose, will meet the current the needs of
Marco and be better placed geographically to support zone coverages for CR 951 south and US 4l East. We
propose further investigation to placing the fire and EMS transport vehicle at the County's Goodland Boat
Ramp/Ivlarina and possible utilization or conversion of existing meeting room space. Such an operation, based only
on a preliminary assessement, would have minimal impact to the County's Goodland h[arina- We have not
discussed this concept with the Goodland residents' or Civic Association but would welcome such an opporhmity if
afforded by the Board. We are confident we could provide services from that location and provide minimal
disruption to the tanquility of the Goodland community.
SuEud ge*E!-*'dt It(tt
Odropee Fire. P.O. Box 70. Everglades City 34139
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Transmittal Letter: P age 2
The attached proposal provides significant detail and our best estimates to ensure that, as in any of our public-safety
delivery efforts, that we follow the following tennants:
o Satisfactory levels of stafling and supervision.
. Superior safety equipment for fire-fighter safety and fire suppression effrciency.
o Continuation of all services presently provided.
. Identifiable goals for meeting under-served and expanded levels-of-service demands due to growth.
o Full financial disclosure.
o As the Board has stated, preserve our current county employees in a stable work environment.
o Take fuIl advantage of all governmental economies of scale.
In closing, we want to emphasizethatthe communities of Ochoppe and Capri have great pride in their local fire
department's which formed from community volunteer efforts. The Bureau of Emergency Services has great
respect and appreciation for the citizens of those communities who gave their time, talent, and financial resources to
form their respective local fire districts. We will continue our commitment, as we have since 2004, to welcome
citizen involement, community engagement, progressive fire service(s), and continue to be that "great-neighbof'
that each community can relY uPon.
AIan Mclaughlin, Chief Ochopee Fire Control Dan E. Summers, Director Bureau of Emerg. Svcs.
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February 18,2015
RE: Collier County Fire Service Request
To whom it maY concern:
collier county's Board of county commissioners is seeking best value proposals from local
J.p"nOrnt anO indepenOent firsdistriets for the provision of f{" service to those areas of Collier
County not currenly included in an independent fire district. The full scope of consideration is
detailed in the pages belsw, including the evaluation criteria.
It is the County's intention to following the following timeline:
lnformation meeting at: 2126115.1PM
Procurement Services
3327 Tamiami Trail E
NaPles, Florida 34112
Final Questions and Responses Distributed
Proposals Due (30 daYs)
Su mmarize/review proposals (anticipated)
BCC WorkshoP (anticiPated)
BCC Selection (anticipated regular BCC Meeting)
Negotiate and drafi contrac't (anticipated)
BCC anticipated contract award
ln order to provide a thorough analysis of the proposal submittals in a timely manner, the County is
requesting ihat propoirr's iubmit information in the manner in which it has been requested below.
Thb evatultion iritiria estabtished which will be applied to each proposal is:
. Service Levels - Maximum 25 points
. Benefits to county Taxpayers - Maximum 25 points
' Long Term Sustainability - Maximum 15 points
. Transition Plan - Maximum 10 points
. lmpact on Employees - Maximum 15 points
' Cost of Services - Maximum 10 points
Responses are due no taterthan I2 Noon. Naples. FL. Local Time on March 19.2015' via email to:
Joanne Markiewicz, Director
Procurement Services
3327 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, Florida 34112
Email : ioannemarkiewicz@collieroov. net
Te lephon e: 239-252-897 5
Fax: 239-252-6480
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RE: Collier County Fire Service Request
February 18, 2015
All adclitional information requests, or questions asked, will be provided to all proposers. All proposal
informationwill nJiuniectto Florida Statute 119 [Public Records lawl, and materialswill made
available to the Public.
Thank you for your consideration and we took forward to receiving your proposal on these critical
services in Collier CountY.
Respectfully,
Joanne Markiewicz, Director
Procurement Services
Attachments:
FY15 Budgets
Emptoyee salary and cost of benefits
Labor agreements
District MaP
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collier countv Fire seruices Proposal Request
The collier county Board of county commissioners is seeking best value proposals from local
dependent and independent fire diitricts for fire service (protec{ion, suppression, and prevention) to
those areas of Collier County not currently included in an inoependent fire district. Proposals, and the
resultant agreement with the County, are io include the following considerations:
1" The retention of all affected county employees emploaeq I the time service is assumed with no
change to seniority, seniority in gra{e, Tlary or ranUposition'
2. Continuorr op.riiibns at oiexceeding the County's cunent service levels.
g. Carry and maintain insurance coveragle, lt its own expense, from responsible companies duly
authilrized to do business in the State of Florida as follows:
a) Workers; Co*p"nsation limits shall be on a statutory basis in accordanse with Florida
Statutes, Chafter 440. Workers' Compensation coverage shallbe extended to include
.or.rrgi ior dnims under the Uniteo States Longshoreman and Harbor workers Act. Policy
must include Employers Liability coverage with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each
accident.
b) commeiciat Generat Liabitity : qgqiry tnjury and Property Damage ' $1,000,000 per
occurrence. personal Jn]rrv'- $1,000,000
-pei
occurrence; Products/completed operations
Annualaggregate - $2,00b,CiOO; General Aggregat. fT all claims - $2,000'000.
c) AutomobiiJ t-iioility and physicat Damage - Combined single Lim[ $1.,000,000 per occurrence
ror nooily in;ury ino propi,rty oamagi. comprehe_nsive and Collision coverage shall be
maintained on alt vehicles. Vdnlcbs vilued over$50,000 shall be insured on an agreed value'
d) public Officials Errors and Omissions/Management Liability - $1,000,000 each claim; Annual
aggregat e lor all claims of $2,000,000'
e) Maritime Employer's LiabilityMatercrafr Liability including Protection and lndemnity and Hull
lnsurance - Coverage itrat-ne purchased on watercraft. Maritime Employer's Liability in an
amount of not less than $1,000;000 per occurence including coverage for captajn and crew
members. Hull tnsurance
'shali be purchased to cover damage to the vessel(s) on a full
rePlacement cost basis.
0 property lnsurance - coverage shall be maintained on alt county-owned real and personal
property incorporated as part-qf this proposal. Jhe. groperty insurance shall, at a minimum,
insure igainst perils on an All Risks of Lbss basis. Valdation shall be on a replacement cost
basis.
g) Flood lnsurance - Flood insurance shall be maintained on all County-owned real and personal
property-inCorporated as part oJ this proposal. Limits shall be purchased for the full value of
said pr|pJrtv. ln the evint of toss, thb successful propose_r shall be responsible for the
replacement of property and this responsibility shall not be limited to the limit of insurance
purchased.
h) The Collier County Board of Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder.
D rne coltier couniy Board of commissioners shall be named as additional insured on any
Commercial General Liability Policy.
D The Colliei county Board of commissioners shall be named as a Loss Payee on the
AutomobilePhysiciloamageandPropertylnsurance.policies
k) The amounts ano types of insuranie ioverage shatt conform to the following minimum
requirements w1h thd use of lnsurance Services omce (lSO) forms and endorsements or their
equivalents. lf there are any self-insured retentions or deductibtes under any of the required
coverage, the successful proposer must identify on !!e Certificate of lnsurance the nature and
amount of such self- insurei retentions or de-ductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of
financiallesponsibility ior such obligations. All self-insured retentions or deductibles will be
the sole responsibility of the successful proposer.
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Current Structure and Service Deliverv
There are four dependent fire districts created by Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU) under the
controt of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Two (2), lsles of Capri (loC) and
Ochopee (OFD), operate full-service fire departments, and the other two (2), Collier County Fire
Distriit (Oistrict One) and Goodland/Horr's lsland (Goodland) contract fire services with other existing
departments.
The lsles of Capri Department serves nearly two thousand (2,000) structures and approximately
twenty (20) square miles with twenty-four (24) hour operations of two (2) engines, a squad, a
fire/resiue boat and housing for EMS transport unit and crew operating from one (1) location. Nine
(9 full-time emptoyees: two (2) firefighters and one (1) fire lieutenant per slift) are budgeted to cover
three (3) shifts.anO respond to approximately four hundred seventy five (475) calls peryear. The
cuneni
'budget
(FY1S) also includes a Fire Chief and administrative support position. The Fiscal Year
Zolsbuclgeiis$1 ,924,600. Advaloremtaxesof $1 ,0TT,964arebasedonataxablevalueof
$538,981 ,777 at a rate of two (2.00) mills.
It should be noted that an additional variable within the options contained in this report is the desire for
the Fiddlers Creek residents within the lsles of Capri District to request voluntary annexation into the
Greater Naples Fire District. Fiddlers Creek represents approximately, twelve (12%) percent of the
tax base and revenue currently received by the lsles of Capri Fire District MSTU. Plans are
proceeding to remove this area from the lsles of Capri MSTU effective with the FY16 Budget year.
The Ochopee Fire Control Department serves approximately 3,200 structures and 840 square miles
wilh24 houroperations of two engines, a squad, a fire rescue boat, two stations, housing for one
EMS transport unit and crew. Fifteen fulltime employees cover three shifts responding to
approximaiely 680 calls per year. Administrative and supervisory support is limited to one secretary,
a-Chief and a Battalion Chief. Ochopee Fire also provides services to three airports (Everglades,
Collier-Dade Transitional, and Oasis), marine services covering over 25 miles of shoreline with island
structures, and has several memorandums of understanding to assist with fire service to numerous
federal agencies, parks, preserves and oil fields. The Fiscal Year 2015 budget is $1 ,895,400. Ad
valorem tlxes of $1,231,61 4 are based on a taxable value of $307,903,466 at a rate of 4.00 mills.
Ochopee Fire also oversees a new public safety center located on AlligatorAlley (-ZS1_at mile marker
69. Funding for the operation of this station, including equipment and personnel (9 firefighters and 3
paramedics) is provided for the next three years through a grant from the Florida Department of
Transportation. After four years of funding, an alternative funding source must be identified.
District One in Collier County covers the lands both north and east of the Ochopee Fire District that
are do not fall into another fire district. lt includes additional land consumed by the Everglades
restoration efforts, other infra-structure, and even oil wells. These lands also receive wildfire
suppression efforts from Federal and State operations such as Florida Division of Forestry and others.
oiitiict One currently generates tax revenue of $306,227 based on taxable values of $153,113,391 at
a rate of 2 mills. pr6sently, the County divides that revenue between the Golden Gate, East Naples
(nowthe consolidated Gr6aterNaples Fire District, $161,200), Ochopee ($80,600), and lsles of Capri
Fire Departments ($54,900).
The Goodland/Hon's lsland District generates $93,106 in ad valorem taxes based on taxable values
of $72,g6Z,gg2at a tax rate of 1.2760 mills. Services are contracted to the City of Marco lsland Fire
Department.
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Everglades City is an incorporated charter city and owns the building from which fire services are
curently provided.
Ochopee Fire Station 63 is funded by Florida Department of Transpoftation (FDOT) under a
reimbursement grant.
Gollier CountY Fire Service Tax Value Millage Ad
Valorem
Current
Budqet
lsles of Capri (1Ml 538.981.777 2.0000 1.077,964 1.324.640
Ochooee (146)307.903.466 4.0000 1.231,614 1.895.400
Collier County Fire (148)153.113,391 2.0000 3A6,227 298,000
Goodlandl1l (1491 72.967,382 1.2760 93.1 06 98,300
All MSTUs combined 1,072,966,016 2.708.911 3.616.300
Proposal Submit,tals and Evaluation Criteria
All proposal informationwill be subjectto Florida Statute 119 [Public Resords law], and materialswill
made available to the public. ln orderto provide a thorough analysis of the proposal submittals,
submit the information in the following manner:
l. Service Locations: ldentify the service locations that the proposal addresses. Select one, or
more than one areas to be considered
a. lsles of CaPri
(Prooosal addresses this area)
b. Ochopee Fire District (B1)
(Proposal addresses Everglades City
and Alligator Alley Station 63)
OR
(Proposal addresses only Everglades
City and excludes Alligator Alley
Station 63)
OR
(Proposal addresses only Alligator
Alley Station 63 and excludes
Everglades City)
c. Collier Fire District (District One)
Service Area (Proposal addresses this area)
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d. Goodland Fire Service Area
addresses this area
Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the following:
1) proposed seMce levels, which may include and not be limited to marine services, fire
prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc-
2) irroposed staffing Ievels, which may include and not limited to staffing per shift and
station, supeMsion, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.
3) Service delivery locations.
4) Maintenance of County-owned fire hydrants, if applicable.
5) Fire inspection services.
6i Emergency/disaster preparation, planning and response, which may include and not be '
limited to engagement with Collier County Emergency Management, adherence to the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and tasks from the Emergency
Operations Center during activations, level of disaster drill and emergency exercises,
etc.
7) ALSIBLS programming, which may include and not be limited to medical control efforts,
and medical director programming.
8) Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts.
Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Points)
For the Iocation(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the following:
1) Describe how the proposal / plan improve service for the taxpayers.
2) Discuss the merits of the proposed service model compared to the cunent cost model.
3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the current advisory committees established
under the MSTU for lsles of Capri and Ochopee Fire District. ldentiff the capacity I
role the advisory committee will have in proposer's future plans.
Lonq Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Provide a five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure projections.
2) ldentify the proposer's process for consideration of, and funding for, capital
replacement and improvement plans for equipment, vehicles and vessels.
3) ldentify the current capital equipment and funding levels that the proposer maintains. lf -
equipment has passed its' usefut "life," describe how the proposer maintains continuity
of service with the aging equipment.
4) Provide the proposer's contingency plans for emergencies, disasters, unanticipated
needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or facilities.
5) The Ochopee Fire Station 63 FDOT grant provides equipment and operating cost for
four years, after which an alternate funding source is required. Describe your plans for
the future funding of this operation.
6) Detail any additional future planning efforts such as maintenance and/or improvements
in ISO rating, plans for station closures, service interruptions (brown-outs), new
stations or relocation efforts, personnel and equipment expansionlincreases.
T) ldentiff plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the contract.
Transition Planninq (Maximum of 10 Pointsl
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For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Frovide a ,,transition plan" nanative from current service delivery to assumption of
service locations.
Provide a detailed timeline of that "transition plan."
if'serviiJaiei inctuoes everotaoes gitv, describe how proposer will coordinate /
ty officials to reach a service agreement'
if service includes Ochopee Fire Station Q3, describe how the proposer will fund
requests, track and record personnel and
operating expenses.
provide a narrative (or evidence of compliance) for the following managerial
responsibilities: !_. -- __-r,-^_-.a. Administrative services including but not limited to financial record keeping'
personnel and payroll, grant compliance, and public records management
[compliance wiih pubfiCrecords requests, records retention, records
destruction, etc.);
b. lnformation'tectrnology and communication seMces (email) particularly if
CountY emPloYees are retained;
c. Maintdnanie 6r County-owned or leased facilities and equipment (vehicles,
vessels, and other miscellaneous equipment); and,
d. lnventory control methods an asset management.
Provide a conflict resolution plan or narrative.
Describe how the proposer intends to communicate progles-s_and performa.ncg
itnr*gn reports oi other means) with the County's Board of County Commissioner's or
the management staff.
lgpact on Emplovees lMaximum of 15 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the following:
1i Describe how the proposer intends to absorbthe current management first responder
and administrative staff into the operation; include a brief discussion of payroll,
contractuat obligations, discipline and generat employment rules, regulations and
processes will be addressed.
Z) identify any disparate salary or benefit package structures and how the proposer
intends to address those disparities.
cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum.of 10 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service somments regarding the
following:f) For each service tocation identified in "ltem l. Service Location" that the proposer has
an interest in obtaining, provide a Performa budoet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area:
a Total Annual Payroll and Benefit Budget
(Exoressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual OPerating
(Exoressed in Dollars
E. total Annual Capital (equipment)
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3)
4)
5)
6)
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(Exoressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and enter
total)(TOTAL DOLLARS
2) Using the Performa budget above, identiff the Total Cost to Collier County:
$
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the cunent four districts.
$
4) Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms of payments.
Proposals may be submitted in writing or electronically and must be received in the Procurement
Services office no later than to:
Joanne Markiewicz, Director
Procurement Services
3327 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, Florida 34112
Email : ioannemarkiewicz@collieroov. net
Telephon e: 239-252-897 5
Fax: 239-252-6480
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Adminisfalirc Servitrs Divisim
Procurement Services
Email : joannemarkiewicz@colliergov. net
Telephone: (239) 252-897 5
FAX: (239) 252-6/,80
ADDENDUM 1
Memorandum
Date: March 2,2015
From: Joanne Markiewicz, Director, Procurement Services Division
To: Fire I Rescue ProPosers
Subject: Addendum # 1; Collier County Fire Service Request
The foltowing clarifications are issued as an addendum identifying the following change (s) for the
referenced request for ProPosals:
1. Schedule Update:
Final Questions and Responses Distributed 315115 41112015
Proposals Due (30 days| W 4116115. l?Noon
Summarize/review proposals (anticipated) 4117115 April /Mav 2015
BCC Workshop (anticipated) #l# 61212015
BCC Selection (anticipated regular BCC Meeting) 5l%l#;619/,15 or 612312015
Negotiate and draft contract (anticipated) 6l2gHE JunelJulv 2015
BCC anticipated contract award 7114115
2. Responses are due no later than 12 Noon. Naples. FL. Local Time on fi/[areh49 4116/2015
2015. One paper copy labeled MASTER and one electronic copy of the MASTER should be
detivered. The formatshould be 8 %x11, using 10 or 11 pitch fonts; pages should be
numbered and single sided.
3. Budoeted positions or iob bank emplovees: lsles of Capri currently employees 3 lieutenants
and 2 firefighters. One EMS paramedic-firefighter is also assigned to each shift. Minimum
staffing is 2 loC firefighters per shift fiob bank employees make up any shortfall). During high
season, Dec 1 through Apr 30, due to high call volume loC is staffing each shift with 3 loC
personnel (ob bank employees make up any shortfall). Ochopee station 60 staffs one
lieutenant and two firefighters per shift. There is also an EMS firefighter assigned to the
station. Two employees work on the engine and two on the ambulance. Ochopee station 61 is
staffed with one firefighter and one EMS paramedic/firefighter. There is no ambulance at
station 61.
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4. Describe benefits afforded !o ioP .b!r,nh epplgvees: Job bank employees who work more
) and coverage for Workers' Compensation.
5. tndirect costs (inctuded budget materials) are cunent central administrative costs calculated
and assessed to operating budgets. Administrative services include human resources,
purchasing, County attorney, budget, etc.
There is no need to resubmit budget detail, collective bargaining agreements or the fire district
rnrp Should there be any additional supporting documents that you want to include in the
proposal, ptease submit this as an appendix.
lncluded in this package is the Ochopee Mile Marker 63 contract.
Replace page 4 of the original with Attachment A following this Addendum.
Replace proposal Submittals and Evaluation Criteria with Attachment B following this
Addendum (pages 5 and 6). This Word document is intented to assist with completing the
proposal materials.
10. Sign and date Addendum 1 and return as a part of proposal submittal.
lf you require additional information please contact me at joannemarkiewicz@colliergoc.net.
c: Len Price, Department Head, Department of Administrative Services
please sign below and retum a copy of this Addendum with your submittal for the above
7.
8.
9.
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Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum
Form Revised:411511O
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referenced request.
Attachment A
(Replacement of Page 4)
Current Structure and Service Deliverv - lnformation Purposes Provided bv the Countv
There are four dependent fire districts created by Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU) under the
control of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners. Two (2), lsles of Capri (loC) and
Ochopee (OFD), operate full-service fire departments, and the other two (2), Collier County Fire
District (District One) and Goodland/Hon's lsland (Goodland) contract fire services with other
existing departments.
The lsles of Capri Department serves nearly two thousand (2,000) structures and approximately
twenty (20) square miles with twenty-four (24) houroperations of two (2) engines, a squad, a
fire/rescue boat and housing for EMS transport unit and crew operating from one (1) location.
Nine (9full-time employees: two (2) firefighters and one (1) fire lieutenant pershift) are budgeted to
cover three (3) shifts and respond to approximately four hundred seventy tive (475) calls per year.
The curent budget (FY15) also includes a Fire Chief and administrative support position. The
Fiscal Year 2015 budget is $1 ,324,6A0. Ad valorem taxes of $1 ,077 ,964 are based on a taxable
value of $538,981,777 at a rate of two (2.00) mills.
It should be noted that an additional variable within the options contained in this report is the desire
for the Fiddlers Creek residents within the lsles of Capri District to request voluntary annexation
into the Greater Naples Fire District. Fiddlers Creek represents approximately, twelve (12Yo)
percent of the tax base and revenue currently received by the lsles of Capri Fire District MSTU.
Plans are proceeding to remove this area from the lsles of Capri MSTU effective with the FY16
Budget year.
The Ochopee Fire Control Department serves approximately 3,240 structures and 840 square
miles with 24 hour operations of two engines, a squad, a fire rescue boat, two stations (one in
Everglades City and one on the Port of the lslands), housing for one EMS transport unit and crew
at the Everglades City location. Fifteen fulltime employees cover three shifts responding to
approximately 680 calls per year. Administrative and supervisory support is limited to one
secretary, a Chief and a Battalion Chief. Ochopee Fire also provides services to three airports
(Everglades, Collier-Dade Transitional, and Oasis), marine services covering over 25 miles of
shoreline with island structures, and has several memorandums of understanding to assist with fire
service to numerous federal agencies, parks, preserves and oil fields. The Fiscal Year 2015
budget is $1,895,400. Ad valorem taxes of $1 ,231,614 are based on a taxable value of
$307,903,466 at a rate of 4.00 mills.
Ochopee Fire also oversees a new public safety center located on Alligator Alley (l-75) at mile
marker 63. Funding for the operation of this station, including equipment and personnel (9
firefighters and 3 paramedics) is provided for the next three years through a grant from the Florida
Department of Transportation. After four years of funding, an alternative funding source must be
identified.
District One in Collier County covers the lands both north and east of the Ochopee Fire District that
are do not fall into another fire district. lt includes additional land consumed by the Everglades
restoration efforts, other infra-structure, and even oil wells. These lands also receive wildfire
suppression efforts from Federal and State operations such as Florida Division of Forestry and
others. District One cunently generates tax revenue of $306,227 based on taxable values of
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$1S3, 11g,gg1at a rate of 2 mitls. Presently, the County divides that revenue between the Golden
Gate, East Naples (now the consolidated Greater Naples Fire District, $161,200), Ochopee
($8O,OOO), and lsles of Capri Fire Departments ($54,900).
The Goodland/Horr's lsland Districtgenerates $93,106 in ad valorem taxes based on taxable
vatues ol $T2,g6T,gg?at a tax rate of 1.2760 mills. Services are contracted to the City of Marco
lsland Fire DePartment.
Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum
Form Revised:4115114
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Attachment B
(Replacement for Pages 5 and 6)
Proposal Submittals and Evaluation Criteria
All proposal information will be subjectto Florida Statute 119 [Public Records law], and materials
will made available to the public. ln order to provide a thorough analysis of the proposal
submittals, submit the information in the following manner:
l. Service Locations: ldentify the service locations that the proposal addresses. Select one,
or more than one areas to be considered
a. lsles of Capri
(Proposal addresses this area)
b. Ochopee Fire District (81)
(Proposal addresses Everglades City,
Port of the lslands and Alligator Alley
Station 63)
OR
(82)
(Proposal addresses Everglades City
and Port of the lslands but excludes
Alligator Alley Station 63)
OR
(83)
(Proposal addresses only Alligator
Alley Station 63 and excludes
Everglades City and Port of the
lslands)
c. Collier Fire District (District One)
Service Area (Proposal addresses this area)
d. Goodland Fire Service Area
(Proposal addresses this area)
Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points)
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Proposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine services,
fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc.
2) Proposed staffing levels, which may include and not limited to staffing per shift and
station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.
3) Service delivery locations.
4) Maintenance of County-owned fire hydrants, if applicable.
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5) Fire inspection services.
6) Emergency/disaster preparation, planning and response, which may include and not
be limited to engagement with Collier County Emergency Management, adherence
to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and tasks from the
Emergency Operations Center during activations, level of disaster drill and
emergency exercises, etc.
7) ALS/BLS programming, which may include and not be limited to medical control
efforts, and medical director programming.
8) Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts.
lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Points)
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Describe how the proposal I plan improve service for the taxpayers.
2) Discuss the merits of the proposed service model compared to the current cost
model.
3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the cunent advisory committees
established under the MSTU for lsles of Capri and Ochopee Fire District. ldentify
the capacity / role the advisory committee will have in proposefs future plans.
tV. Lons Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) Provide a five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure projections.
2) ldentify the proposefs process for consideration of, and funding for, capital
replacement and improvement plans for equipment, vehicles and vessels.
3) ldentify the current capital equipment and funding levels that the proposer
maintains. lf equipment has passed its' useful "life,u describe how the proposer
maintains continuity of service with the aging equipment.
4) Provide the proposeds contingency plans for emergencies, disasters, unanticipated
needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or facilities.
5) The Ochopee Fire Station 63 FDOT grant provides equipment and operating cost
for four years, after which an alternate funding source is required. Describe your
plans for the future funding of this operation.
6) Detail any additional future planning efforts such as maintenance and/or
improvements in ISO rating, plans for station closures, service interruptions (brown-
outs), new stations or relocation efforts, personnel and equipment
expansion/increases.
7) ldentify plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the contract.
V. Transition Plannins (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) Provide a "transition plan" narrative from current service delivery to assumption of
service locations.
2) Provide a detailed timeline of that "transition plan."
3) lf service area includes Everolades Citv, describe how proposer will coordinate /
communicate with Everglade City officials to reach a service agreement.
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4) lf service includes Ochopee Fire Station 63, describe how the proposer will fund
"upfront" costs, manage reimbursement requests, track and record personnel and
operating expenses.
5) Provide a nanative (or evidence of compliance) for the following managerial
responsibilities:
a. Administrative services including but not limited to financial record keeping,
personnel and payroll, grant compliance, and public records management
(compliance with public records requests, records retention, records
destruction, etc.);
b. lnformation technology and communication services (email) particularly if
County employees are retained;c. Maintenance of County-owned or leased facilities and equipment (vehicles,
vessels, and other miscellaneous equipment); and,d. lnventory control methods an asset management.
6) Provide a conflict resolution plan or narrative.
7) Describe how the proposer intends to communicate progress and performance
(through reports or other means) with the County's Board of County Commissionefs
or the management staff.
lmpact on Emplovees (Maximum of 15 Points)
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Describe how the proposer intends to absorb the current management, first
responder and administrative staff into the operation; include a brief discussion of
payroll, contractual obligations, discipline and general employment rules, regulations
and processes will be addressed.
2) ldentify any disparate salary or benefit package structures and how the proposer
intends to address those disparities.
Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service Location" that the proposer
has an interest in obtaining, provide a Performa budoet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area:
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit Budget
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and enter
total)(TOTAL DOLLARS
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2) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier County:
$
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
4) Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms of payments.
Proposals may be submitted in writing or electronically and must be received in the Procurement
Services office no later than 12 Noon. Naples Local Time on $areh49April 16. 2015 to:
Joanne Markiewicz, Director
Procurement Services
3327 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, Florida 34112
Email : ioannemarkiewicz@collierqov. net
Te le ph o ne: 239-252-897 5
Fax: 239-252-6480
Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum
Form Revised:4115110 I
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Adminlsfralive Services Depattrnent
Procurement Services Division
Email : joannemarkiewicz@colliergov. net
felephone: (239) 252-897 5
FAX: (239) 2s2-648o
ADDENDUM 2
Memorandum
Date:
From:
To:
Suhiect:
March 24,2015
Joanne Markiewicz, Director, Procurement Services Division
Fire / Rescue ProPosers
Addendum#2; Collier County Fire Service Request
The following clarifications are issued as an addendum identiffing the following_ change (9 forthe
referenced rEquest for proposals. Proposals are due 12 Noon. Naples Local Time on April 16.
2015 las described in Addendum 11.
1. On Marcn 24,2015 (Agenda ltem 16.E.4), the Board of county commissioners voted to
remove the Goodland Fire District MSTU from consideration for proposal purposes.
Agenda ltem 16.E.4. is attached as a reference. Theaffected Goodland Fire District
references have been-$flg@ from newlv Revised Attachment B.
lf you require additional information please contact me at joannemarkiewicz@colliergov.net.
c: Len Price, Department Head, Department of Administrative Services
your submittal for the above
>-*rc"/pEJ
Please sign below and rcturn a copy of this Addendum
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MASTER COPY
CollierCounty Fire Seruice Request Addendum
Form Revised:4115110
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referenced request.
3t24t2015 16,E,4,
E)(ECI]TTVE SI]MIT,IARY
Recommendation to rernove the Goodland Fire District MSTU from consideration for alternative
of lire service.
OBJECTIVEi To continue the provision of fire services for the Goodland Fire District from the Marco
Island Fire Department.
CONSIDERATIONS: On December 9, 2014, the Board directed the County Manager to solicit
proposals for provision of fire service to the County's (4) four Fire District MSTU's from the dependent
and independent fire districts within the County. In accordance with that direction, a proposal request
was sent to the Immokaleg North Collier, and Greater Naples Fire Disfficts as well as to the Counfy's
Bureau of Emergency Services. The due date for submissions wuts March 19, 2015. An inforrnational
meeting was held on February 26, 2015, at which time the agencies requested and the Procurement
Divisi on authorized an extension for submissions to April 16, 2015 .
Subsequent to that meeting, representatives of Marco Island City Council and the Marco Island Fire
Department apprcached the County regarding the Goodland Fire District, which is served via lnterlocal
Agreernent by the Marco Island Fire Deparhnent. Under the terms of this agreement, tax revenues
collected net of costs to the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser and the Tndirect Cost Allocation are
remitted to Marco Island Fire Deparfment in retum for fire service. Call volume is relatively low, with
fewer than 25 fire/rescue calls annually on average. Budgeted net revenue for the last five years is as
follows:FYaALL s99,100
FY20L2 s85,400
FY2013 $77,000 FY20L4 s88,700 FY2015 s94,900
Marco lsland is requesting that the Goodland Fire District be rernoved from consideration for alternative
fire service provision. If this or any other change is granted by the Board, notification will be fonuarded
to the agencies thatreceived proposal requests.
EISCA,L IMPACT: This action will have no impact on the County's budget.
LEGAL CON.SIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority
vote for Board approval.-SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMDNT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIOI{; That the Board removes the Coodland Fire District MSTII from
consideration for proposals for operations and management of the County's dependent fire districts.
PREPARED BY: Len Golden Price, Administrative Services Department Head
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Revised Attachment B
l3t24na15l
(Replacement for Addendum 1, Pages 5 - 8)
Proposal Submittals and Evaluation Criteria
All proposal informationwill be subjectto Florida Statute 119 [PublicRecords lawl, and materials
will'mdde availabrc to the public. ln order to provide a thorough analysis of the proposal
submittals, submit the information in the following manner:
l. Service Locations: tdentiff the service locations that the proposal addresses. Select one,
or more than one areas to be considered
a. lsles of CaPri
(Proposal addresses this area)
b. Ochopee Fire District (B1)
@roposal addresses Everglades City,
Port of the lslands and Alligator Alley
Station 63)
OR
Alligator Alley Station 63)
OR
(B3)
(Proposal addresses only Alligator
Alley Station 63 and excludes
Everglades City and Port of the
lslands)
(Proposal addresses Everglades City
and Port of the lslands but excludes
c, Collier Fire District (District One)
Service Area (Proposal addresses this area)
Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Froposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine services,
fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc-
2) proposed staffing levels, which may include and not limited to staffing per shift and -
station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.
3) Service delivery locations.
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4) Maintenance of County-owned fire hydrants, if applicahle.
5) Fire insPection services.
6i Emergency/disaster preparation, planning and response, which may include and not
be limited io engagement with collier county Emergency Manag,emelt, adherence
to the ComprehEniive Emergency Management Plan and tasks from the
EmergenCy Operations Center diring activations, level of disaster drill and
emergency exercises, etc'
7) Ar-slEls firogrr*ming, which may include and not be limited to medical control
efforts, and medical director programming.
8) Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts.
Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) [escribe how the proposal / plan improve service for the taxpayers.
Z) Discuss the merits oFine proposed service model compared to the cunent cost
model.
3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the current.advisory committees
established under ine UsrU for lstes of Capri and ochopee Fire District. ldentify
the capa cily trole the advisory committee will have in proposer's future plans.
Lonq Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) proviOe a five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure projections,
il ldentify the proposei's process for consideration of, and funding for, capital
replaclmeni ado improvement plans for equipmen!, ve.hicles and vessels.
3) ldbntify the current capital equipment a1d funding levels that the proposer
maintains. lf equipment has passed its' useful "life," describe how the proposer
maintains continuity of service with the aging equipment.
4) provide the proposlr's contingency ptans foi emergencies, disasters, unanticipated
needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or facilities.
5) The Ochopee Fire staiion 63 FDOT grant provides equipmen! a1d operating cost
for four years, after which an alternate funding source is required. Describe your
plans for the future funding of this operation.
6) betait any additional future planning efforts such as maintenance and/or
improvements in ISO rating, ptans for station closures, service interruptions (brown-
ouis;, new stations or relocation efforts, personnel and equipment
exPansion/increases.
7) ldintify plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the contract.
Transition Planninq (Maximum of 10 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) prorliOe a "transition plan" narrative from current service delivery to assumption of
service locations.
2) Provide a detailed timeline of that "transition plan."
Collier County Fire Service Requesl Addendum
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3) lf service.area includes Everolades Citv, describe how proposerwill coordinate /
communicate with Everglade City officials to reach a service agreement.
4) lf service includes Ochopee Fire Station 63, describe how the proposer will fund
"upfront" costs, manage reimbursement requests, track and record personnel and
operating expenses.
5) Provide a narrative (or evidence of compliance) for the following managerial
responsibilities:
a. Administrative services including hut not limited to financial record keeping,
personnel and payroll, grant compliance, and public records management
(compliance with public records requests, records retention, records
destruction, etc.);
b. lnformation technology and communication services (email) particularly if
County employees are retained;
c. Maintenance of County-owned or leased facilities and equipment (vehicles,
vessels, and other miscellaneous equipment); and,
d. lnventory control methods an asset management.
6) Provide a conflict resolution plan or narrative.
7) Describe how the proposer intends to communicate progress and performance
(through reports or other means) with the County's Board of County Commissioner's
or the management staff.
lmpact on Emplovees (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
1) Describe how the proposer intends to absorb the current management, flrst
responder and administrative staff into the operation; include a brief discussion of
payroll, contractual obligations, discipline and general employment rules, regulations
and processes will be addressed.
2) ldentify any disparate salary or benefit package structures and how the proposer
intends to address those disparities.
Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1) For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service Location" that the proposer
has an interest in obtaining, provide a Performa budoet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area:
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit Budget
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and enter
Collier County Fire SeMce Request Addendum
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proposals may be submitted in writing or etectronicallfand must he received in the Procurement
Services office no taterthan 12 Noon. Naples Local Time on{llareh-{$April 16.20151o:
Joanne Markiewicz, Director
Procurement Services
3327 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, Florida 34112
Email : ioannemarkiewicz@collieroov. net
Telephon e: 239-252-897 5
Fax: 239-252-6480
2) Using the Performa budget above, identiff the Total Cost to Collier County:
B) provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
4) Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms of payments.
Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum
Form Revised:4115110
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-ff*c-owq &
Adminisfative Servi€ Departnent
Procurernenl Servrt;o DMsion
Email: joannemarkiewicz@colliergov.net
Telephone: (239) 252-897 5
FAX: (239) 252-6480
ADDENDUM 3
Memorandum
Date: April 2,2015
From: Joanne Markiewicz, Director, Procurement Services Division
To: Fire I Rescue ProPosers
Subject: Addendum # 3; Collier County Fire Service Request
The following clarifications are issued as an addendum to respond to questions:
1) twas informed that a portion of District 1 is in the process of being annexed into Greater
Naptes FRD, resulting in a decrease in the taxable property in District 1. ls that conect, and
if so what is the decrease in taxable value?
Response: This is an uninhabited, unimproved arca. We estimate /oss of rcvenue of
approximately $5,000.
2) I was informed that the county receives payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) from areas of
Ochopee and/or District 1. Where do those payments come from and what are the
amounts?
Response: Payments in Lieu of Taxes" (or PILT) are Fedenl payments to local
governmenfs that help offset /osses in property taxes due to nontaxable Federal lands
within their boundaries. PILT payments help local governments cany out such vital seruices
asfirefighting and police protection, construction of public schoo/s and roads, and search-
and-rescue operations. The payments are made annually for tax-exempt Fedenl lands
administered by the BLM, the National Park Seruice, the U.S. FIsh and Wildlife Seruice (all
agencies of the lnterior Department), the U.S. Forest seruice @art of the U. S. Depaftment
of Agiculturc), and for Fedenlwater prcjects and some military installations. The vast
majoity of these dollars (99'/o) are unrcstricted funds that "a unit of general local
govemment may use for any gavernmental purpose".
3) The revenue detaal, 146 Transfers, 481001 Transfer from 001 General Fund, shows
revenue of $519,900. ls this from the PILT funds and/or other revenue specified for fire
protection? Please provide a breakdown of all sources of these funds?
Response: Thetransferfrom Genenl Fund is notdirectly relatedto P\LTfunds and is in an
amount necessary to balance the budget and ensure adequate firc seruices a/e provided.
ln Fiscal Years FY2006 through FY2011 no tnnsfer was made.
corrier county Fire service ff H??:*lfi!;t
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e)
On the Expense Budget for Collier County Fire Control MSTD (District 1), 850 Remittances,
881400 Remittances to OtherGovernments, there is $154,800 budgeted. Can you provide
a detailed list of what is included in "Remittances to Other Governments" and the dollar
amount assigned for each?
Response: This amount is split evenly between Golden Gate and East Naples Fire Districts
(now one combined Greater Naples Fire Distic| for fire services provided to the distict.
On the Expense Budget for Mile Marker 63 Fire Station, 600, Operating Expense, 634999
Other Contractuat Services, there is $220,500 budgeted. Can you provide a detailed list of
what is included in "Other Contractual Services" and the dollar amount assigned tor each?
Response: Ihis coyers all insurance including workers' compensation, facility, errorc and
amissions, malpnctice, flood, property and casualty, and vehicles.
On Mile Marker 63 Fire Operating expenses, what is included in 644620 Lease Equipment
($25,000) and will that need to be funded next year?
Response: Ihis was for temponrily leasing fire equipment until ours was ready and will not
be needed in subsequent budgets
Ptease provide a breakdown by position with the cost of salaries and benefits for each
position assigned to the Mile Marker 63 station.
Response:
Three (3) Fire Lieutenants
Salary $59,368.54 Benefits $29,372.92
Five (5) Firetighters at base of range
Salary $45,211.79
One (1) Firefighter
Salary $48,200.59
Benefits $25,492.55
Benefits $21,311.78
Please provide the classification of health insurance coverage for each employee for Mile
Marker 63 Fire (either employee only, employee + spouse, employee + children, or family)
Response: Coltier County only uses two classifications of health insumnce covenge, single
or family. For budgeting purposes, all positions arc budgeted at the family covenge nte.
For Ochopee Fire Station #63, there are actually 5 employees with family covenge, 2 with
single covenge, 1 waived covenge and 1 vacant position.
Please provide the classification of health insurance coverage for each employee for
Ochopee (either employee only, employee + spouse, employee + children, or family)
Response: Not including those listed above at Station 63, 11 employees have family
covemge and 4 have single coverage.
10)On Ochopee Operating expenses, what is 634210 lnfo Tech Automation Allocation
($22,900) and will that need to be funded next year?
Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum 3
Form Revised:4115114
2
Page 27
Response: This is an intemal chargeforthe cosf of lT servicesto provide computers,
network seruices, email, stonge, software maintenance, etc. lf lT servrces are to be
provided by the County, then these charges (at whatever updated rute may apply to the
agency) will have to be funded. lf alternative service is propose4 some or all may be
relieved.
11) On Ochopee Operating expenses, what is included in 634999 Other Contractual Services
($20,000) and will that need to be funded next year? Can you provide a list of those
expenditures?
Response:
Weather Bug $5,800 (reimbursed by EOC and ICFD for their share
$3,867)
Target So/ufions $4,110 (reimbursed by ICFD $1,397)(Tnining Prognm)
lmage Trend $ 75A ffire Reports for NFIR)
Motorola Solutions .$ 432 (for Air Cads CCSO system)
Channel lnnovations $2,0AA @ir breather compressor seruice & air testing)
Naples Uryent Care $2,610 (Firefighter physicals fit for duty)
JM Todd $2,685 (Copier Lease and copies)
Call Back Staffing $720 (Scheduling Staff)
11)On Ochopee Operating expenses, what is included in 644650 Lease Purchase Equipment
($32,700) and will that need to be funded next year? Can you provide a list of those
expenditures?
Response: This is for payment on the Water Tender which began in 2012 and is for 10
yearc
lf you require additional information please contact me at joannemarkiewicz@colliergoc.net.
c: Len Price, Department Head, Department of Administrative Services
Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum 3
Form Revised:4115110
3
Page 28
afuc-out*y &
Adminlstuative Seryies Depar[nent
Rocurement SeMces DMs'lon
Email: joannemarkiewicz@colliergov. net
Telephone: (239) 252-897 5
FAX: (239) 252-U8O
ADDENDUM 4
Memorandum
Date: April 3,2015
From: Joanne Markiewicz, Director, Procurement Services Division
To: Fire / Rescue Proposers
Subject: Addendum # 4; Collier County Fire Service Request
The following clarifications are issued as an addendum to respond to questions:
1 . Regarding respon se #2 on Addendum f3, the question was answered in general, but not
as specific as requested. Can you provide a list of the entities within Ochopee FCD and
District 1 that PILT is received from and the dollar amount from each?
Response: See additional Ochopee Fedenl Payment in Lieu of Taxes Fact Sheef attached.
The questions and response period is now closed.
c: Len Price, Department Head, Department of Administrative Services
Collier County Fire Service RequestAddendum
Form Revised 411511O
1
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Provided by the county's office of Management and Budget
ochopee Federal Payment ln Lieu of raxes Fact sheet
Payments in Lieu of Taxes" (or PILT) are Federal payments to local governments that help offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable Federal lands within their boundaries.
"Payments in Lieu of Taxes" (or PILT) are Federal payments to local governments that help offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable Federal lands within their boundaries. The key law that irirplements the payments are Public Law 94-565, dated October 20, 1976. This law was rewriften and amenOeO by public
Law97'258 on September 13, 1982 and codified at Chapter6g, Title 31 of the United States Code.
PILT payments help local govemments carry out such vital services as firefighting and police protection,
construction of public schools and roads, and search-and-rescue operations. The payments are made
annually for tax-exempt Federal lands administered by the BLM, the National Park SLrvice, the U.S. Fish and
tMldlife Service (all agencies of the lnterior Department), the U.S. Forest service (part of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture), and for Federal water projects and some military instailations. plLT payments are
one of the ways that the Federal govemment can fulfill its role of being a good neighbor to local'communities.
According to the Department of lnterior, there are 51 1 ,110 acres of federal lands witfrin Collier County
representing 20olo of the state wide total.
During FY 2011, Collier County received $1,240,307 in General Fund Federal plLT dollars and the vast
majority of these dollars 997o was distributed under Section 6902 which states that'a unit of generat local government may use the payment for any governmental purpose". PILT dotlars based upon historical
records were first received in September 1977 (late in FY 1977), Deposit of PILT dollarsfully within the
General Fund began in FY 92in accordance with Board action in March of that year. Previously dollars were
budgeted either directly within the Ochopee Fire District Fund (146) or split amohg other fundsbaseO upon
budget guidance and other identified parameters.
Federal PILT Payments
Fiscal Year
FY 2000
FY 2001
tY 2002
FY 2003
FY 2AO4
FY 2005
FY 2006
FY 7007
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 201,L
FY 2012
FY 2013
tY 20L4
FY 201s
Octopee
,8Fte
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
3.6988
3.8513
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
4.0000
General Fund
Deposit
54to,zts
Ssgo,169
Sotg,qgt
57A7,541.
5lz7,qsl
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5t45,g1"g
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5L,229,064
SL,z4oFa7
51.,266,939
51,236,794
51.,323,L92
SToo,ooo
Ochopee Ochopee
Transfer Transfer %
5243,4oo 59.26%
Szgo,qoo 49.2L%
537g,60o 6t.zy%
s186,S00 26.36%
5z+z,goo 33.38%
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36.64%
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34.30%
34.90%
3s.a4%
74.27%
O*opee
Taxable Value
S132,6g2,7gg
5t+s,979,640
Stza,oso,ss+
Szot,oog ,g64
5237,334,735
5262,065,694
5330,579,075
5445,131,939
5483,320,005
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5420,740,9L3
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Collier County Fire Service Request Addendum 3
Form Revised:4115110
2
Page B0
Section A Acknowledgements
The Bureau of Emergency Services and Chief Alan Mclaughlin would like to
extend our thanks to all of those thatparticipated and provided assistance.
Ochopee Fire Control
. Chief Alan Mclaughlin
o Ms. Linda Swisher, Administrative Assistant
o Anthony Davis, Advisory Committee Chair
. Ron Gilbert
. James Morris
. McBeth Collins
Isles of Capri Fire Control
. Chief Alan Mclaughlin
. Wayne Martin, Operations Manager
o Linda Swisher, Administrative Assistant
. Matt Crowder Advisory Committee Chair
. Donna Dolan
o Raymond Kane
. Dan Herrington
IAFF - Local 3670 Ochopee Fire
. Jeremy Morgan, President Local 3610
IAFF Local 4719 Isles of Capri Fire
o Jorge Lara, President Local 4719
City of Everglades
. Honorable Mayor Samuel Hamilton
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OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
C/O Joel AnthonY Davis, Chairman
PO Box 7488
NaPles, Fl. 34101
April 2,zOLs
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Collier CountY Government Center
S}ggTamiamiTrail East, 3'd Floor
Naples, Fl.341Lz
Dear Chairrnatr Nance and County Commissioners:
The Ochopee Advisory Committee has long been a part of the discussions associated with the potential
merger or consolidation of fire services. Our Advisory Committee is unanimously against the merger or
dissolution of our Ochopee MSTU in order to have our operations combined with an independent
special district such as the Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District.
We cannot say enough good things about the work done by Ochopee Chief McLaughlin and the County
with respect to updating our fire service, commissioning the Port of the lslands Station and the
extraordinary work on developing the station at Mile Marker 63.
It is our humble opinion, that our fire service operations should be tailored as we as a "comrnunity" see
our need and further develop those needs with our professional Chief and Emergency Services Director-
Our community has supported the special assessment approach for our Port of the lslands Station
renovation. We fully understand that those efforts would not have been successful without the
County,s ability to make the necessary loan and assessment process work for our specific needs. This
effort alone is just one example as to why our fire service efforts should stay within the County
governmenta I oPe ratio ns.
While our Committee has not evaluated to any extent any potential millage rate increases or decreases,
or service impacts, we are in general support of the Ochopee Fire Control District expanding its area of
service under the County to include lsles of Capri and Goodland, as we see an operational benefit of a
combined resource effort.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
J. Anthony Davis, Chairman
Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee
CC: Mayor Sammy Hamilton, Everglades City
Ms. Len Price, Administrative Services
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lncal 4719
ProfessionalFire andMafine Rescue of Isles of Captr
International Association of Fire Fighters
8276 Laurel Lakes Boulevard, Naples Florida
April7,2O15
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail East, 3rd Floor
Naples, FL34112
Dear Ghairman Nance, Commissioners, and County Manager Leo Ochs:
Local4719, Professional Fire and Marine Rescue of lsles of Capri is in full support of the
County's cdntinued operation/expansion of fire services'
Our small fire department has endured economic downturns and political storms that would
f'aru-pui most out of business. Through it all our professionalism, quality of service and
comniitment to our district and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners has
redin;d uncompromised. This has been accomplished through gtL1fi1elg^nlqrs resolve to
pustiiorwarO, thd badership provided to us by Chief Alan McLaughlin, BES Director Dan
Summers, and consistent support from our citizens.
While we may be a smaller agency compared !o olfte-rs, Ye see a true-benefit of a -
consolidated
-county
operated fire-service which will significantly benefit o.ur Capri and
OChopee communiiied (including Goodland), if you grant us the opportunity to work as one
county business unit.
It is our opinion that the Board of County Commissioners is capable of setting the highest and
best enviionment for the master planning and operations of fire rescue services. With minor
modifications, the Bureau of Emergency Services/Ochopee and Capri Fire set the stage.for a
streamlined defivery of fire rescue services. We strongly believe that our operations and the
level of service is elcellent and will continue to consistently improve.
lf the Capri Fire Rescue MSTU is dissolved your public promise to preserve county jobs is
likely to vanish.
please keep in mind that your fire districts and administrative staff have proven track recordd'
in service delivery and responsible fiscal management.
To this end, please accept our sincerest appreciation for allowing our voice to be heard on
this matter which will be of great impact to our firefighters and the communities we serve.
Respectfully Subm itted,
President
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PnoresSIoNAL FrnpprcrirERs oF THE EvencraoBs
ILAF'F'n ocal 3670
P. O. Box 501
Everglades, Florida 34139
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Government Cente r ,
32gg TamiamiTrail East, 3'd Floor
Naples, FL 341,12
RE: MSTU Fire service proposal
Dear Chairman Nance, Commissioners, and County Manager Leo Ochs:
Local 3670 would like to present this letter of support for the County's continued management of fire
services. The county and its staff have provided a high level of service to the residents and employees of
Ochopee Fire. Labor and department management have worked hard together to provide what is best
for the district. ln order to maintain this level of service we feel that the best option is to stay under the
umbrella of Collier County.
ln the last year Ochopee Fire has opened 2 new stations and nearly doubled staffing for the community.
None of this would have been possible without the commitment of Ochopee and County staff.
ln closing we would like to thank you for the opportunity to be heard. We look forward to continuing the
commitment we share with Collier County and its staff.
Thank you,
Jeremy Morgan
M?-h 61n.'^--
P'resident Local 3670
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City tf Eaerglades City
P.O. Box 110, Everglades City, Collier County, Florida 34L39
City Hall 102 Copeland & Broadway
Phone (239) 695-375t
March 30, 2015
Collier County Board of County Commissio4ers
Cotlier County Government Center i:
32gg TamiamiTrait East, 3'd Floor " :, .
Naples, FL34112
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RE: Ochopee/Everglades City-fire Servic,e,elgpos?|, -:. ;.1; ,;,1;;;;' ;
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Board's. rlitmeht thaf olir operations remainsicthstant, or improvements in services are made,
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i business unit ir,-n oVur*h&ing,.1,*nidoii.il qffii$glive ana mitl5fiiilrate hurdles are stabitized re. i'
.i'l;, to. our residents.Thp work by Chief Affi,MCtuughlin,andnBureau Director Dan Summers to modernize
assigning Och ng ochopee Fire Cofitiol witfiililtpeclfic ffit riits;ingeific o iti:i,p,gcifi. ffiffis to our community would be a huge injustice
":'r;. i oiir fire department, minage extreniely, challenging budgets, commission two fire stations in one year '"
.. ,,,,,-,4,i and finally; despite FDOT resistance,rgetthe.MM63 fiie station operational speaks volumes about their .' :';,ri , ,i,,, , :.,... ., , l.. ,,. .i :.i : .,'' , management skill and ability. Our fire service is de i,l is designed to fit our community's need and does not, in ;-'.-i.-:9:..--..--..-.._.._-:.1'....-.].;-.....-"Y.-l:YI..-
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lly request your r
rvice Consolidation
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lih. sontrol of Ochopu., iir" iontrol
,uttajun indeipend"ni tr".tf!i district. rt',. .urffi f;proposed mergers, as a Rescue District MST.U'toan independent spelrial distr
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ness unit is, an overW-figf,ming tSrs,kahd,gntil altLeg.i9"t,g!
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+lii""-t;tui' ,'cbutd reduce,ourrpresent levet of service. .,1;; , ..
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.,,-..,-,,'. Without iiry mjnd'aiory personnel relocatioirio, ..:i!rign r"nt ortside of iheochopeeFireDistrictthat:...&ii:-t: ' I
Mayor
Sammy Hamilton, Jr.
City Clerk
Dottie Srnallwood Joiner
Page
City Attorney
Leo J. Salvatori, Esq.
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ly,rl,s.ee the county,as the'bestjlocatioii to maniee ilie,sbr.-vice oper
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;' ,it ,:'ri.,,.rfjF.tly,,..1,Eee the County as the'bestj'locatiop to mgpage f!re,girvic'e operations as is the case in most ilittiiiffiis'in Ftorida, *t it" ,uintai.qing'ipL,iffiffi.i,:,Uffiir u;r"n., services operationar i' ,#iffiruiew. ;,r,r,.; tr1i,,i. i,;-.1,:j,-;i..:5 irii'it,:iiiffj.i -
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Thank you for your time and consideration. ,: it
sinr","N, d,,ti, , y
Sammy Hamilton, Jr. ,/
Mayor
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B
Section B
Response to Collier County Fire Services Proposal
Section I (Certain Conditions)
Certain conditions of employment for current employees
Comprehensive Insurance Requirements and Master Certificate
MASTER COPY Page 36
B
Sec'tion B Collier Countv Fire Seruices Proposal Request- Ochopee'BES Response to
Certain Conpiderations and fnsurance:
1.. The retention of all affected County employees at the time service is assumed with
no change of to seniority, seniority in-grade, salary rank/position.
Response: Should the Ochopee/Bureau proposal be accepted there will be no
changes to any of the conditions noted aboye. Filling approved FTE vacaneies will
be a priority.
2. Continuous operations at or exceeding the County's current service levels.
Response: Should the County accept the Ochopee/Bureau proposal operations will
be continuous as outlined and expanded when and where approved by the Board
based on reasonable service delivery and funding resources.
3. Carry and maintain insurance coverage, at its own expense, from responsible
companies duly authorized to do business in the State of Florida as follows:
a) Worker's Compensation limits shall be on a statutory basis in accordance with Florida
Statutes, Chapter 440. Worker's Compensation coverage shall be extended to include
coverage for claims under the United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Act.
Policy must include Employers Liability coverage with a limit of not less than 51,000,000
each accident.
Response: This coyerage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs ane apportioned to the MSTU's. The County carries
statutory limits for Worker's Compensation and for acts arising under the United
States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Act.
b) Commercial General Liability- Bodily lnjury and Property Damage - 51,000,000 per
occurrence. Personal lnjury - $1,000,000 per occurrence; Products/Completed
Operations Annual Aggregate- 52,000,000; General Aggregate for all claims- 52,000,000.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. The County carries
$510001000 timits per occurrence and in the aggregate.
c) Automobile Liability and Physical Damage- Combined Single Limit 51,000,000 each
claim; Annual aggregate for all claims of 52,000,000.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. The County carries
$510001000limits per occurrence and in the aggregate.
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d)-public officials Errors and omissions/Management Liability-s1,000,000 each claim;
Annual aggregate for all claims of 52,000,000.
Response: This coyerage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSIU's. The County carries
$510001000 timits per occurrence and in the aggregate'
e) Maritime Employe/s Liability/Watercraft Liability including Protection and lndemnity
and Hull lnsurance - Coverage shall be on purchased watercraft. Maritime Employer's
Liability in an amount of not tess than 51,000,000 per occurrence including coverage for
captain and crew members. Hull lnsurance shall be purchased to cover damage to the
vessel(s) on a full replacement cost basis.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSIU's. Collier County
carries $510001000 in Maritime Liability coverage. Vessels are scheduled under the
County's property insurance policy.
f) property lnsurance- Coverage shall be maintained on all County-owned real and
personal property incorporated as part of this proposal. The property insurance shall, at
a minimum, insure against perils, on an All Risk of Loss basis. Valuation shall be on a
replacement cost basis.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. Real and Personal
property is scheduled under the County's property insurance program.
g) Flood lnsurance- Flood insurance shatl be maintained on all County-owned real and
personal property incorporated as part of this proposal. Limits hall be purchased for the
fuy vatue of said property. ln the event of loss, the successful proposer shall be
responsible for the replacement of property and this responsibility shall not be limited
to the limit of insurance purchased.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded hy the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. In addition, the
County carries a $7510001000 excess flood limit on real and personal property.
h) The Collier County Board of Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. The County is the
owner of the property in question and is the named insured which exceeds
certificate holder status.
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Section B Collier Counw Fire Services Proposal Request- Ochopee/BEs Response to
Certain Considerations and Insurance continued:
i)The Collier County Board of Commissioners shall be named as additional insured on
any Commercial General Liability Policy.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the coltier county Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. The County is the
insured currently, and is therefore, the named insured which exceeds additional
insured status.
jlThe Collier County Board of Commissioners shalt be named as a Loss Payee on the
Automobite Physical Damage and Property lnsurance policies'
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSIU's. The County
purchases replacement cost coverage on all vehicles, including fire apparatus which
exceed $501000 in value. This assures that high value vehicles are replaced with like
kind and quality in the event of loss with no depreciation apptied to the asset. The
County is the owner of the vehicles in question and is the named insured which
exceeds loss PaYee status.
k) The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the following
minirnum requirements with the use of lnsurance Services Office (lSO) forms and
endorsements or their equivalents. lf there are any self-insured retentions or
deductibles under any of the required coverage, the successful proposer must indentify
on the Certificate of lnsurance the nature and amount of such self-insured retentions or
deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such
obligations. Al! self-insured retentions or deductibles will be the sole responsibility of
the successful ProPoser.
Response: This coverage is met or exceeded by the Collier County Risk
Management Division and costs are apportioned to the MSTU's. The Division
commissions an annual actuarial evaluation on its property and casualty risk
management program to assure that it is funded properly. Workers' Compensation
and Liability self insured retentions are funded to the 75ft percentile and the
property self insured retentions are also funded to the 75th percentile. The wind
deductible of $510001000 per named storm is fully funded and total funding
(resewes) for the program currently exceeds the actuarial recommendation.
Page 39
S".tion 1 Collier Counw Fire Services Proposal Request- OchoPee ES RQsPonse to
certain considerations and Insurance continued:
Government Accounting Boald Standards. The SIR's on the required coverage is as
follows:
1) General Liability, Automobile Liabilrty and Public Officials Liability-
$300,000 per occurrence
2l Workers' Compensation- 5500,000
3) Property, Real and Personal- 5Yo per building/$250,000
minimum/$5,000,000 Capped Name Storm Deductible. $50,000 all other
perils
4) Flood- $1,000
5) Automobile Physical Damage- $50,000
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Page 41
Section C
Response to Collier County Fire Services Proposal
Sections II-VI
Response to Request for Proposal
I. Service Locations
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. Goodland
MASTER. CO Page 42
l. Section C - Response to Request for Proposal(Service Locations)
Proposal Submitlals and Evaluation Criteria
All proposal information will be subject to Florida Statute 119 [Public Records lawJ, and
materials witl made available to the public. ln order to provide a thorough analysis of
the proposat submittals, submit the information in the following manner:
Seruice Locations: ldentify the service locations that the proposal addresses. Select
one, or more than one areas to be considered
e. lsles of Capri This proposal oddresses all of the
Isles of Capri MSTa as deftned in
Ordinance or Agreement except
those ore(N pending an
annexation by Greater Naples
Fire and Rescue District
(Proposal addresses this area)
f . Ochopee Fire District This proposal addresses all of the
Ochopee Fire Control and Rescue
District as deJined by Ordinance
or Agreement, which includes all
of the orea referenced as
Everglades City, Port of the
Islonds and Alligator Alley Public
Safery Center at MM63
(Proposal addresses Everglades
City, Port of the lslands and
Alligator Alley Station 63)
OR
Continued to next poge:
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C o ntin ued from pr uio us p ag e No proposalfor this exclusion
(82)
(Proposal addresses Everglades
City and Port of the lslands but
excludes Alligator Alley Station 63)
OR
No proposolfor this exclusion
(83)
(Proposal addresses only Alligator
Alley Station 53 and excludes
Everglades City and Port of the
lslands)
g. Collier Fire District (District One)
Service Area
This proposal addresses all of the
District One as deJined by
Ordinance and/or existing Mutual
Aid or Interlocal agreements
served by the former Golden Gate
Fire Control ond Rescue District,
East Naples-Fire Control and
areas served by Isles of Capri and
Ochopee MSTU.
(Proposal addresses this area)
h. *Goodland Fire Service Area
REMOVED BY BOARD OF COUNW
COMMISSIONERS on March 24,
2A14. Ochopee HAS PROVIDED
DISCUSSION ON THIS SECTION AND
SEEKS RECONSIDERATION OF THIS
SERVICE DEIIVERY. ln all cases
where *Goodland is mentioned as
part of a system wide approach, the
cost and services notes to section I
provide options to include or
exclude the Goodland MSTU.
This proposal addresses oll of the
**Goodland MSTU as dejined by
0rdinsnce and or Interlocsl
agreement of the area cunently
served by the Marco Island
Municipal Fire DepartmenL
(Proposal addresses this area)
Page 44
Section I)
Service Levels for areas referenced in Section C
II.
1.Service Levels
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
E. Summary of Proposed Services
Staffing Levels
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
Services Locations
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
Maintenance of Conty Fire Hydrants
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
Fire Inspection Services
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
Emergency/disaster preparation, planning, and response
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
2.
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4.
5.
6.
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Section D
Service Levels for areas referenced in Section C Continued
7. ALS/BLS programming
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
8. Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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D
il.Seruice Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the tocation(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the fol lowing:
l-(Alproposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine
services, fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc.
Capri's 2015
Millage Rate is
2.00mills.
2015 Taxable
Value is:
$538,981,000
Capri Advisory
Committee
recofilmends a
2.5 millage rate
for 2016.
Capri Fire
MSTU previous
fund reseryes
served the
community well
during the
recessionary
period. Despite
a significant
decrease in
previous yeats'
tax revenue,
Capri will end
this fiscalyear
with
approximateLy
$200,000 in
reserve as a
result of prudent
management.
Service Levels: Location: Section A (Isles of Capril : Ochopee Fire Control and
th" B"r*" "f E*ryrncy Services proposes the formation of Collier Fire Rescue as
one dependent District. fhe re-fonned combined service area of all dependent
districts (includingCapri,Ochopee, District One and *Goodland) would operate as a
Collier County Government business unit within the Bureau of Emergency Services
under the County Manager's AgencY.
Level of Service(s) for Isles of Capri is as follows:
{ Isles of Capri Fire would become part of what we propose naming a blended
MSTU ur ih" "Collier Fire Rescue Districf'. All services presently provided
by the Isles of Capri Fire would continue. Those services include but are not
limited to:
o Atl traditional fire, marine, and rescue services currently
provided.
o All services provided to the County includin g -Marco Island
Airport as a mutual-aid responder with rapid deployment of
class B fire-fighting foam.
o Working with the County Manager's Agency seek funds, via
commercial finantiog, grants, or special assessments to
replace the current fire-rescue boat,recently determined to be
unseaworthy. Continue the use of the Collier County EMS
Boat 80 as the reserve vessel for continued operations until a
replacement vessel is located.
o Continue fire inspections and permitting operations in
accordance with governance by the County's Growth
Management Division and BCC Interlocal agreement.
o Continue ALS engine response attd maintain the on-site
stationed ALS- EMS transPort.
o Aggressively and in accordance with barganing unit
ugr".-tnt(s) and County Manager's policy and procedures
seek pefinanent full-time personnel to fill positions currently
staffed with temporary Personnel.
* Efficiencv Improvement/Expanded Service #1: The Bureau and the
"o*ffiffiort the need for a dedicated senior fire supervisor for
the Isles oi Cupri Station. The OchopeelBureau recommends a fuIl-
time dedicated District Chief.
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Ochopee
Millage Rate
is: 4.O0mills
2Al5 Taxable
Value Est:
$397,903,000
ll. setvice Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
1(Bl, proposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine
services, fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc'
Seryice Levels: Location Section B (Ochonqe) : Ochop_ee Fire Control and the
Bureau of E*"rgsrry S"*ir"s proposes the formation of Collier Fire Rescue as
one dependent Dirtri"t. The re-formed combined service arca of all dependent
districts (includingCapn, Ochopee, District I and *Goodland) would operate as a
Collier County GJve.nment business unit within the Bureau of Emergency Services
under the CountY Manager's AgencY-
Level of Service(s) for Ochopee is as follows:
/ O"hrp*Fire Controt staffed stations (60,61, and 63) would become part
of the Collier Fire Rescue blended MSTU. All services, presently provided,
by Ochopee Fire Control and the Bureau of Emergency Services would be
continued. Those services include but are not limited to:
o Collier County provides approximate|y $1.+ million dollars in
annual funding to MM63 operations of flg:e and EMS
persorulel, supplies and equipment. All operational funding
fro* FDOT is first paid by Collier County and then
reimbursed according to the Board approved lnterlocal
agreement. These efflorts would continue under this proposal.
o all traditional fire and rescue services and trairung cuffently
being provided.
o All marine response services and trainingatthe current
funding level.
Continued close coordination with the Everglades City office
of the Mayor regarding the delivery of municipal services
All servi."t ptorided to the County -EvetgLades, Oasis and
Collier/Dade airPort.
Working with the County Office of Management and Budget,
continue the rc-payment plan/special assessment of loan from
General Fund for the Port of the Isles Ship's store fire-station
renovations. *Ochopee contributed over $605.000 in reserves
and $183.000 in impact fees to allow for the joint purchase
use by Ochopee Fire and Countv Parks'
Page 48
District One
Millage Rate is:
2 mills
Current Taxable
Value is
$153,113,000
ll. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points l continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
1(C) Proposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine
services, fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc.
Serviee Levels: Location Section C (District One MSTU ) : Ochopee Fire
Control and the Bureau of Emergency Services proposes the formation of
Collier Fire Rescue as one dependent District. The re-formed combined service
area of all dependent districts (including Capri, Ochopee, District One and
*Goodland) would operate as a Collier County Government business unit within
the Bureau of Emergency Services under the County Manager's Agency.
Level of Service(s) for District One is as follows:
,/ For clarity, the current MSTU serving the primary uninhabited lands is
also known in the annual budget as Collier Fire District One, and has
been named such for several decades. Similarly, this arca, which
includes Keeywadin Island, has been served by contracted service by
both dependent and independent fre district(s) who receive a flat annual
fee for services from the MSTU revenue. Calls for service in this area
are [ow. Primary occupancy of this area includes utilities, irrigation, oil
wells, some preserves, hunting camps, and as many as 30 "wilderness"
homes are full or part-time occupancy. Some of the lands are part of the
Everglades restoration efforts including, but not limited to, (Picayune
State Park, Collier-seminole, Panther, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve and
Big Cypress) Water rescue, carnplcamping structure fires, and lost
person(s) comprise most of the calls for service in this area.
,/ All services, presently provided, by Ochopee Fire Control, and Isles of
Capri, would be continued along with existing mutual aid agreements and
usual and custoffiary responses by State or Federal Park(s), State Division
of Forestry and others. Greater Naples Fire, by Board action will receive
significant revenues from the future impact fees and ad-volrem taxes
from the Naples Reserve PUD currently in development. Any re-
programming of District One funds will not be punitive to Greater
Naples.
{. Efficiency Improvement/Expanded Services #2: Eliminate
the flat fee for District One services currently being paid to
Ctreater Naples Fire as they will be made being made
"whole" from the Naples Reserve PUD. Those funds and a
unified District I combined boundary with Capn, Ochopee
and *Goodland can facilitate a consolidated operation.
Currently District
One distributes
all MSTU
revenue as
follows: Greater
Naples$l61,200,
Ochopee$80,600
Isle of Capri -
$54,900.
Greater Naples,
recent acquisition
of Naples
Heritage - PUD
will provide
substantial
revenue increases
to Greater Naples
Fire. Naples
Reserve current
taxable value is
approx $5.8m.
Ochopee
provides service
to 70Yo of the
district land mass
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ll, Seruice Levels ( Maximum of 25 pointsl continued:
1 (D)._proposed service levels, which may include and not be limited to marine
services, fire prevention and inspection services, training programs, etc.
*On Marchz4do the Board via
Executive Summary removed
*Goodland from
consideration as Part ofthe
fire service consolidation
proposal. This section is
included only as a courtesY to
demon str ate the overall
master planning effort of this
proposal and should be
eliminated from scoring if not
reconsidered by the Board It
should be noted by
elimination of this MSTU, in
the consolidation efflort,
foregoes an opportunitY for
*Goodland residents to have
expanded service delivery. ln
all cases where *Goodland is
mentione d, f or claritY, does
not constitute an invalid
proposal.
The *Goodland MSTU
Millage Rate isl. L.276
Current taxable value is
s72,967,000
Serwice Levels: Location Section D (Goodland) : Ochopee Fire Control and
the Bureuu of fr*rgency Services proposes the formation of Collier Fire
Rescue as one dependent District. The combined service area of all dependent
districts (including Capri, Ochopee, District 1 and *Goodland) would operate
as a Collier County Government business unit with the Bureau of Emergency
Services under the County Manger's Agency.
Level of Service(s) for *Goodland is as follows:
*Goodland currently receives fire rescue services from the City of
Marco via aninterlocal agreement and funded by the County's
*Goodland MSTU lerry. The City of Marco has been providing these
services for many years and the former Marco *Goodland Volunteer
Fire Department has its original roots in the *Goodland Community
before becoming apaid organizati.on within the City of Marco Island.
Presently, there are no fre, rescue, or EMS services housed in the heart
of the *Goodland Community. *Goodland itseHremains a pivotal and
strategic location for the possibility of improved fire and EMS
response coverage between the southern 951 corridor and the
southeastern 4l corridor with San Marco Rd, SR 92 as the connector.
* Efficiencv Improvement/Expanded service, #li Joint collier
Fire Res"re urd Coilio EMS staffing is propos ed at this location by
the BureaulEMS by stationing a Collier County ALS Transport
Ambulance at the *Goodland Manna and a quick response fire
vehicle. This strategic location provides a year-around second
transport unit within close proximity to Marco when a medical
call is dispatched. Presently Marco has only one year-around
stationed EMS Transport Unit and a seasonal unit on a 12 hour
basis. While EMS would have some minimal additional cost, the
ALS Transport Ambulance unit is well-placed for future growth
and demands for zone coverage both along southern sections of
95 1 and eastern sections of US 41. Two vehicles will be
stationed at this location. Depending upon the alarm type, either
vehicles will be deployed and in all cases, both vehicles will be
ALS equipped.
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Sectlon ll:. ltem [L,A-D} Summaru of Proposed Seruices-
Service Levels
1. All services to the current Ochopee Fire Control MSTU and Capri MSTU would be
maintained, as they presently exist and referenced in previous sections. Budget(s),
projections, economies of scale are noted later in this report.
2. All "first responder and first-due" fire service delivery elements will continue as they
have been provided to Ochopee and Capri. One combined-Ochopee and Capri, District 1
and *Goodland, MSTU would likely reduce some capital cost as now reserve apparatus
and equipment can be shared across the larger district. Substantial economies-of-scale
are shared by combining this business unit as a larger district with a larger pool of
apparafus, resources and personnel.
3. Collier County would continue the annual funding agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for the continued reimbursement of capital and operating
cost at the Ochopee Mile Marker 63-Public Safety Center. The agreement; while
transferable does require approximately 1.4 million dollars to operate annually. All
purchased equipment is titled to the County. FDOT typically reimburses approved
operating cost approximately every 9-10 weeks for the prior 4 week operational period.
The FDOT will suspend its reimbursement in 2018 in accordance with approved statutory
requirements unless other funding arrangements are made. This ALS fire ressue station
is busy with major interstate accidents, walk-in patients, and land-based search and
rescue calls for service. Response times to the Alley have improved by almost7}%
4. Collier County EMS will continue as long as mutually convenient, to loan its EMS
rescue vessel for both fire and rescue support to the Isles of Capri for marine BES
services while efforts are being made to find a suitable replacement vessel for the Capri
district operations, The Bureau will continue efforts to find a suitable replacement vessol
if the proposal is awarded. Such efforts will consist of gr:ant and possible joint caprtal
proj ect funding initiatives
5. Ochopee Fire Control and Isles of Capri will continue to promote and expand life-
safety and fire prevention public outreach efforts, by Bureau mandate. Capri and
Ochopee have served as o'great neighbor" - flre department(s) with free blood pressure
checks, free smoke alarm assistance, frequent open houses, school and scout tours, and
static displays, as well as serving as a disaster recovery resource location.
6. In2014, the Board of County Commissioners directed all new construction fire code
approvals to be managed by the Growth Management Division. Ochopee and Capri
when blended as Collier Fire Rescue District (CCFRD) will continue its courtesy and
appropriate statutory inspections and provide technical or safety reviews upon request to
both residential and commercial interest.
Page 51
Section II: Item (lA-D) Sqmmarv of Proposed Services
Service Levels continued:
7. Ochopee and Capri will continue to meet and exceed all State of Florida mandated fire
personnel taining standards. Ochopee and Capri personnel take full advantage various
professional development programs offered by the Collier County Human Resources
bepartment. It is of special note that we recognize the graduation of Chief Mclaughlin
ur u Cr.tified Public Manager (CPM). Our Capri Operations Manager, while presently a
contract employee is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer
program. Many of our Capri and Ochopee Fire Fighters are specially trained in marine
fire fighting, specializedboat handling, and as rescue divers.
8. Capri and Ochopee presently share the same standard operating policies and career
progression efforts. Where appropriate, common elements also exist with Collier County
EMS.
g. Ochopee and Capri have extensive use of on-line training program provided by
several nationally recognized web-hosted services and agencies. These include US
Department of Transportation, FEMA, National Fire Administration, National Fire
protection Association and Florida Department of Transportation. Ochopee and Capri
merged/combined as a single business unit under Collier County as Collier County Fire
Rescue would allow for an orderly career progression based on fiaining, education,
including training reimbursements, career placement testing and testing for promotion.
Ochopee and Capri also engage in continuing education efforts provided by Collier
County Human Resources, Collier County EMS, and Collier County Emergency
Management. Ochopee Fire is the host for Target Solutions@, which is a powerful on-
line fire/EMS training education system, that ensures state, federal, and Insurance
Services Or ganization (ISO) compliance.
10. Collier County's ongagement in Fire Service both as current operations and proposed
in this submittal provide excellent economies of scale with respect to overhead cost and
best value for the taxpayers. Just a few exarnples of best value include: (A). Fleet
overhead is shared among the second largest fleet operations in the County. (B) Human
Resources- reeruiting, on-boarding, professional development, employee assistance and
labor relations, etc., those lower cost are spread agency-wide across all county operations.
(C) Insurance- malpractice, safety audits, facilities, and portable equipment insurance is
substantially lower because of our market/purchase power with the County's vast
operations and professional Risk Management operations.
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Section II: Item (1) Summarv of Pronosed Services
Service Levels continued:
I 1. Current fire service employees, have a reasonable level of comfort in the stability of
their jobs, health and medical insurance, reliability in the Florida Retirement System
GRS) and a history of fair treatment. It is highly unlikely that transferred County
employees to a new organizationwill maintain their seniority and rank. The impact if any
to current or new retirement's systems is unknown.
12. The Board of County Commissioners through its budget policy provides the best
means of public engagement in determining millage rates and levels of service. In all
cases, over the past l l years, the Board, County Manager, and its designees have fulfilled
the level of service in accordance with the available Board approved budget. Level of
service standards have always been a component of the Board's annual review within the
AUIR review.
13. Collier County Department of Emergency Management under the Bureau of
Emergency Services has facilitated and coordinated numerous FEMA, Fire Act and
Stafford Act grants to support the Districts. It is highly likely that had Emergency
Management not provided the staff support and grant initiatives, that the Capri station
would have been in significant danger due to the shoreline erosion. This shoreline
erosion and stabilizationwas mitigated by an Emergency Management mitigation project
team, from which all staff resources and project management, in a highly competitive
gant environment were provided free of charge. The Bureau's and County Manager's
Grant's office provides a high level of grant research and support to various special
project initiatives that would be utilized by the combined district.
14. Collier County's Facility Services, provides a comprehensive list of facility support
services that saves large sums of money to the Ochopee and Isles of Capri MSTU, just in
procurement cost alone. The services provided include, but are not limited to the
following: On-Call HVAC services, daytime HVAC-structural, electrical, and plumbing
trades. Occupant and guest security services, project management support, bay door
maintenance, generator maintenance, insurance and repair coordination following storms,
fires or lighting strikes. Scheduled painting and roof repair management and other special
services are also included.
* 15. Expanded Seryice Oples of Capri) This proposal highly recommends and
would implement the hiring of a full-time, fire-ground qualified senior chief officer,
at the Assistant/District Level to serve at the Isle of Capri Station. This individual
would report to the Chief of Collier County Fire Rescue. This individual would be
expected to live in Collier County and be available respond to major incident(s) after
hours if requested. The cost for this position will be discussed in the financial section
to follow and remains presently budgeted in both the 2015 and 2016 proposed.
Collier County Human Resources already has a job classification (class code 14435,
pay grade 25) for this position that would facilitate a timely on-boarding process.
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Section II: Item (lA-D) Summary of Proposed Services
Service Levels continued:
* 16. Expanded Senrice (Ochopee/*Goodland) Under the combined organization
Collier County Fire Rescue District (CCFRD) we propose expanding services in a
graduated manner to the *Goodland Community with a Collier County EMS ALS
Transport Unit and fre services squad to be based in the heart of *Goodland.
Currently a review is underway to possibly house a two man crew within some minor
reserve or underused meeting space at the County Boat Ramp Ships Store Marina.
The *Goodland residents are long overdue for expanded services with a local quick
response (ALS) element within their community. A Collier County EMS ALS
transport unit based at *Goodland would enhance EMS services by providing Marco
with a second year-around unit that is strategically placed to address zone coverage
for areas along US 41 South and SR 951 South. While EMS will incur some
additional cost, Marco, *Goodland and US 4l resident(s) would gain improved year
-around services. A small fue apparatus (Squad) would also be placed at this
location should the call type be a non-medical event. In either case, the appropriate
vehicle would be deployed, as an ALS resources.
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The current Isle of
Capri Station
remains a cntical
location for the
delivery of services
to Capri, Marco and
Fiddlers Creek. The
Station's waterfront
dock for marine
response and on-site
helipad are
invaluable response
elements for this
section of the county.
Combining
personnel and
business operations
between Ochopee,
Capn, and
expanded services
at *Goodland,
would provide
increased
purchasing
efficiencies and
provide greater
career development
options for staff.
ll. Service levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
(2) Proposed staffing levels, which may include and not limited to staffing
per shift and station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time,
etc.
Staffins Levels. Stations. Shifts etc: Section (2) A (Isles of Capri-Station 90) :
The Bureau, proposes the formation of Collier County Fire Rescue. The re-formed
combined service area of all dependent districts (includirrg Capri) would operate as a
Collier County Government business unit within the Bureau of Emergency Services
under the County Manager's Agency. Staffing would remain at the typical shift
pattern of on-24 hours and off-48 hours, with a District Chief typically working
normal business hours and special events.
Level of StafiFrng ServiceG) for Isles of Capri station in a combined business
environment is proposed as follows:
Service elements include:
o 6 (FTE's) as fire-fighters on apparatus delivering response-
depending on-call for service Epe, primarily with 1 Engine.
o 3 FTE's as Lieutenants(s) on apparatus as part of response crew.. The Engine will consist of (1) Ltand(2)FteFighters.. The Engine will be staffed as an Advanced Life Support-
Engine carrying a "swap" Fire-Fighter Paramedic.r Automatic Aid and Mutual Aid would continue with
multiple apparatus response(s) from nearby districts such as
Greater Naples and Marco Island based on call-type.
o 1 FTE as Daytime District Chief - Proposed with adequate existing
budget and Board approved FTE. Daytime operations are currently
managed with a conhact fire service qualified operations manager.
o 6 Volunteer Reserve/Auxiliary Personnel (Maximum)
'#*f,fJ:TuJ;i:H:ig,t?iT;Iii?.,1ffi
"Ti'x1,?1;l'u'
o Collier County EMS Transport Ambulance with fire-fighter
paramedic to compliment flre response if needed.
o ISO Rating of 4.
Apparatus and Equipment Overview: - Station 90
(2) Class A Engine(s) 2005 E-One-Typhoon C440 -1500gpm and750 gallon
tanks. l8 year service life in excellent condition with foam capabilities
(1) 2008 Ford F250-300gpm and 175 gallon tank with foam capabilities.
(1) Chiefs/command vehicle (1) Support Utility vehicle
( I ) Breathing Air Re-fill system ( I ) Divin g geff 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
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Only 55 independent
fire control districts
operate in the State
of Florida out of
approximately 600
fire departments in
the State. Source:
Florida Dept. of
Economic
Opportunity.
tl. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the fol lowing:
Z. proposed staffing levels, which may include and not limited to staffing per
shift and station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc
ffins Lev tations, Shi ion 2 Fire Con - Stations
@indtheBureau,propoSeStheformationofCol1ierCountyFire
R.r.*. The re-formed combined service area of all dependent districts (including
Ochopee) would operate as a Collier County Government business unit within the
Bureau of Emergency Services under the County Manager's Agency. Staffing would
remain at the typical shift pattern of on-24 hours and off 48 hours. Presently Ochopee
is served with a Chief and District Chief providing supervision to all (3) Ochopee
Stations. Chief Mclaughlin is also providing interim supervision to the Isles of Capri
Station in conjunction with a contract Operations Manager. The Administrative
Assistant to Ochopee Fire is handling all financial matters of the Capri Fire District.
Level of Staffing Service(s) for Ochopee Fire Control in a combined business
invironment providing services to the entire Ochopee Fire Control District, including
but not limited to areas of the District noted as Alligator Alley, District 1, Everglade
City, Plantation Island, Everglades City, Carnestown and Chokoloskee. District
provides a Class 4 ISO rating in most parts of the fire district.
o Generator equipped station within Everglades City. Building
maintained by the County, owned by Everglades City. (Station 60).
o Generator equipped station owned by Collier County at the Pon of the
Isles. (Station 61). Shared purchase with Ochopee Fund Reserves and
General Fund Parks funds. Special assessment to Ochopee Fire
District for minor renovation cost.
Generator equipped station owned by Florida Department of
Transportation, leased to the County via interlocal agreement on I-75
Alligator Alley. (station 63). NOTE NO MSTU FUNDS ARE
PROGRAMMED FOR Station 63. A1l operational funding is from
FDOT grant.
Utility Building/fallback station on US 4l east. Deed restricted
donation and use, provides storage location for equipment, hurricane
re-location due to elevation and command coordination efforts for
wildfire or major incident at the TNT Collier Dade Airport. (Station
66)
Service elements included are continued on the next page.
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Staffins Levels. Stations. Shifts: Section 2 B-Ochopee Fire Control Continued:
Service elements continued from previous page for all Ochopee services.
o 15 (FTE's) as fire-fighters on apparatus delivering response-
dependent upon call type.
o 6 FTE's as Lieutenants(s) on apparatus as part of response crew.
. Station 63, Station 61 and Station 60 are ALS engines
carrying a "swap" Fire-Fighter Paramedic.
. Minimal deployment is 1 engine with I Lt. and 2
Firefighters.
FTE District Chief
FTE Chief
o
o
Miami- Dade Fire
Rescue is an
excellent example
of a Dependent
Fire District,
which is governed
by its Board of
County
Commissioners.
o 1 Administrative Assistant providing support to multiple budgets
including Station 63 grantfunds, Station 60, Station 61 and Isles of
Capri Station 90.
o 6 Volunteer Reserve/Auxiliary Personnel (Maximum)
o (4) Temporary Personnel/Job Bank, who have limited benefit(s)
depending on length of service who provide staffing for shift
vacancies.
o All Ochopee stations meet the NFPA and BCC rural standard AUIR
requirements.
o Station 63 has improved Alligator Alley response times by a factor
of approximately 7 0%-80%.
Apparatus and Equipment Overview for Stations 60 & 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
(l) Collier County EMS transport ALS Ambulance with fire-fighter paramedic who
are part. of the fire response compliment if needed - Station 60
Apparatus and Equipment Overview for Station 63- Alligator Alle-rr
(l) Heavy Rescue with 500gpm and 500 gallons of water
(1) Brush truck with 250gpm and 400 gallons of water
(1) F-250 utility and traffic control assist
( 1) Kubota UTV with EMS medical module for medical service to Florida trail and
vicinity.
( I ) Heavy Rescue equipment cache including Jaws of Life, Compressed Air lifting
devices, water lcanal rescue specialized equipment. Specialized vehicle design
includes patient/multiple victim holding area.
)
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tl. Service Levets (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
2. proposed staffing levels, which may include and not limited to staffing
per shift and station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time,
' '' -i.-
Staffine Levels. Stations. Shifts: Section 2 C-District One MSTU: Ochopee and the
Bureau, p.opor.r th. formation of Collier County Fire Rescue. The re-formed combined service
area of ull d.p.ndent districts (including District One) would operate as a Collier County
Govemment business unit within the Bureau of Emergency Services under the County
Manager,s Agency. Staffing would remain at the typical shift pattern of on-24 hours and off 48
hours] presently bistrict One is served with a Chief and District Chief providing supervision to
all (3) Ochopee Stations and an Interlocal agreement between the newly re-named Greater
Napies Fire Control and Rescue District. It must be noted that the District One MSTU has few
inhabitants and pennanent residential structures. Various parklands, oil wells and crude oil
separation systems, and other utility and infra-structure comprise the bulk of the tangible
property tax revenue. Calls for service are low, but typically require extensive use of multi-
agency resources for a safe and timely response. Calls for assistance by Ochopee, Capri, and
the Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District indicate approximately 50 responses
annually. Accesi to these areas is remote and typically managed by the agency that may have
the closest access depending on the road access points and whether the call for service is north
or south of the InterJtate. The Ochopee Fire District includesthe north side of the Interstatel5
from Mile Marker 83 to Mile Marker 47 aswell as areas east and west of SR 29 and includes an
areathatextends from Collier Seminole State Park to Monroe County andl-75.
Level of Staffing Service(s) for Ochopee Fire Control in a combined business environment
prwiding services to the entire Ochopee Fire Control District, including but not limited to areas
tf tn. Dirtri.t 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.
1i; 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.
Soecial Note:
-
Ochopee and the Bureau have not observed any operational or service deficiency for the remote
areas of District One. The proposed Naples Reserve PUD transfer of fire protection by the
Board to the Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District requires the District One boundary
to be re-drawn customaiily by the receiving fire operations agency. The remaining District One
should be inclusive of the proposed Collier Fire Rescue District.
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It. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
Z. proposed staffine levels. which may include and not limited to staffing per shift
and station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.
*On March24th the
Board via Executive
Summary removed
*Goodland from
consideration as part of
the fire service
consolidation proposal.
This section is included
only as a courtesY to
demonstrate the overall
master planning effort of
this proposal and should
not be eliminated from
scoring if not
reconsidered by the
Board.
Staffins Levels. Stations. Shifts: Section 2 D *Goodland: Ochopee and the ':
Bureau, proposes the formation of Collier County Fire Rescue. The re-formed
combined service area of all dependent districts (including *Goodland MSTU)
would operate as a Collier County Government business unit within the Bureau of
Emergency Services under the County Manager's Agency. We propose this base
of operations to be referenced as Station 66.
Backsround Information :
Presently, the City of Marco Island is under an Interlocal Agreement receives
funding to provide Fire Service to Goodland. The Interlocal agreement does not
mandaie a level of service, nor address community services or quantiff fire
service inspection processes.
Level of Staffing Services:
o While not confirmed, it is anticipated that Marco Fire provides at least a single
engine initial response followed by aerial apparatus if the call type warrants.
o Reiponse time information is dependent upon calls for service, in order of
prioiity to the City of Marco Island, followed by mutual aid response from
Isles of Capri, Greater Naples, and then Ochopee.
The OchopeelBES proposal highly recommends the placement of a Quick
Response Vehicle and a Collier County EMS-ALS Transport Ambulance in the
heart of Goodland.
The QRV would be placed at the Collier County *Goodland Marina and Boat
ramp where adequate space is available.
The QRV would have incipient fire, scene size-up and ALS capability.
Staffing is supported by (1) Ochopee Fire Fighter and (1) Collier County EMS
fi re-fi ghter parame dic 24xl x3 65 .
The QRV would be an invaluable asset to provide quick ALS response to
back-up concurrent calls in Marco as well as State Road 92 up to IJS 41.
We deem the response times to *Goodland could be improved by at least 50%
Minor cost would be incurred to allow the QRV to be placed at the marina.
Supervision would be easily managed by the Ochopee District Chief and the
Isles of Capri District Chief as the agencies become one business unit.
o
o
o
o
o
)
I of Staffin
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Section ll ltem (2 A-Dl Summorv of Pronaced Services-
Service Levels
(proposed staffine tevels. which may include and not limited to staffing per shift and
station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.)
l. Line staffing levels in this proposal that serve Ochopee Fire Station 60, Station 61 and
Station 63 are not changed for this proposal. However, we do note the desire by our fire-
fighters and NFPA recommended standards to increase in future years, an additional man
tJfirst responding engine companies. We will note this goal in our long range planning
while monitoring future ad-valorem growth. [n some cases we can address additional
manpower needs in a seasonal fashion and for special events with temporary personnel.
If Ochopee, Capri, District One and *Goodland become one business unit as proposed the
availability to staff the entire District "on-demand" becomes quite simple as there are
additional personnel in the global employee pool.
2. Line staffing levels in this proposal that serves the Isles of Capri Station 90 are
unchanged with the exception of making the current contractual operations manager, a
p.*unirt hire as a Distiict Chief. There are significant benefits to this effort, as it
provides an additional supervisor for not only the Isles of Capri, which would be his/her
l,home-base" station, it also provides supervisory support to the Ochopee station houses,
should the Chief or the Ochopee District Chief be on leave, or additional
command/supervisory resources are needed. This scenario assumes the combined MSTU
business unit of one District known as Collier Fire Rescue.
3. This proposal recommends the expanded service of adding a response unit vehicle and
Cotlier
-County
medic rescue EMS Transport Ambulance and two personnel referenced as
a euick Response Vehicle (QRV) to the heart of Goodland. Staffing would come from
the single bllnded MSTU funding stream and the Paramedic Fire Fighter from Collier
County EMS. This unit provides an invaluable cost savings effort to support response
zofle.-or.rug. between Marco and US 47 via San Marco Road. This QRV could reduce
the numb.. of zofle coverage "trips" made to Marco Island that does not result in an
emergency call or EMS transport services.
3a.Itshould be noted that if the combined/single MSTU is awarded, then the QRV for
*Goodland would not have to be purchased, as a QRV/Squad is on-station at Ochopee,
which could be easily relocated. Start-up cost would be limited to ALS drug kit, and
heart-monitor defibrillator. The seasonal spare Collier County EMS Transport
Ambulance would be relocated to Goodland for year-round use.
4.Inall cases the existing and proposed staffing, (including Goodland) would be County
employees working in harmony with County Policy and Procedures and the approved
bargaining unit contracts. Such efforts would support career development opportunities
andoptional station rotations for skill-set maintenance by fire fighters and paramedics.
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Section llz ltem (2 A-Dl Summarv of Prooosed Services'
Service Levels continued:
(proposed staffine levels. which may include and not limited to staffing per shift and
station, supervision, apparatus and equipment, response time, etc.)
5. In all cases the services proposed by Ochopee/BEs are inclusive of the insurance, risk
management, fleet operations, legal services, facility services, wage, benefit and
retirement consistent with all County employees.
6. In all cases response times for all districts are evaluate for performance and trends
reviewed. Most noteworthy is the dramatic improvement in response times for the Mile
Marker 63, Station 63 on Alligator Alley. This station has improved response times for
concurrent calls for service in the City of Everglades and Port of the Isles as those units
are no longer called to the Alley for service. Response times for the Isle of Capri are not
a question dr. to its central location on the island. Service levels to Fiddlers Creek were
n.r.r in question by the residents who received service from Isles of Capri.
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It. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
3. Service delivery locations:
Service Delivery Locations: (Station 90)
3,A.) Isles of Capri Fire-175 Capri Boulevard, Naples, FI
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ll. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding the
following:
3. Service delivery locations:
Service Delivery Locations :
38) Ochopee Fire Control- Stations 66. 60. 61. and 63
\
Station 66 US 41 East Station 60- Everglades City
Station 61 Port of the lsles Station 63 -MM63 !-75
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ll. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
3. Service delivery locations: Proposed Expansion
(3C) Proposed Expansion of Service for Goodland-Proposed Station
#62.
The Bureau proposed under a combined business unit proposes further
investigation of placing a Collier County EMS Transport Unit and
Quick Response Fire Vehicle with (2) personnel qualified to operate
both apparatus, depending upon call type at the *Goodland Marina
and Ships Store.
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It. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
3. Service delivery locations: District One
(3D) Proposed Expansion of Service for District One.
There are no proposed expansions of services for District One.
Ochopee staff and Bureau of Emergency Services will
continuously evaluate calls for service and any escalation in
hazard or life safety vulnerability. The Bureau will report to the
Board on any operational concerns. The Board is requested to
keep Ochopee Fire/BES appraised of any changes in known
conditions of oil drilling activities or other growth activity that
would warrant expanded services.
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It. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Pointsl continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
4. Maintenance of County Owned fire hydrants if applicable.
Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
applies:
./ochopeeandCapricomplywithallCountyrequestsforhydrant
assistance on a 24 hour a day basis. Such 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
o Ochopee Fire works closely with the City of Everglades to
address any hydrant needs in the same fashion as Capri.
:
oCapriandochopeedonothavetheresourceSaSinthecase
withmostagenciestopermit,purchase,install,orrepair
hydrants; however, Ochopee and Capri provide technical
assistance anytime and frequently assist in new development
designs.UnlikeotherdistrictsochopeeandCapridonot
charge for annual hydrant inspections and testing.
,/ Ochopee has significant expertise in rural water supply strategy and
tactics. Such efforts include the ability to draft water from canals or
creeks,establishwatershuttleoperationsandcoordinatedry-hydrant
systems with public and private entities
. ,.,;,:1,1
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Il. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
5. Fire lnspection Services.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B) Ochopee.
(C) Goodland. and (DlDistrict One. the following services
discussion applies:
'/ Capri Fire, Ochopee Fire provides inspection services
consistent with the Board's direction and Interlocal
Agreement with the GroMh Management Division - Fire
Code Office.
Frequent courtesy and commercial inspections are
provided as well as technical assistance with new
projects and developments,
Calls for Safety Inspections in District One are
low, but typically handled by the Ochopee Fire
Chief.
*Goodland fire inspections are presently managed
by the Marco Island Fire Department.
Should *Goodland be re-considered as part of this
proposal; permitted Inspection Services will be consistent
with the Board's Interlocal Agreement.
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tl. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
6. Emergency/disaster preparation, planning and response, which may include
and not be limited to engagement with Collier County Emergency Management,
adherence to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and tasks from
the Emergency Operations Center during activations, level of disaster drill and
emergency exercises, etc.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-
Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C) Goodland. and (D) District One. the
following services discussion applies :
./ Ochopee and Capri have been actively engaged with the
Emergency Management Plans and EOC activations. While
these departments have few resources to commit to support
large exercises and drills in-town, they always engage in after-
action discussions and actively participate in various Chief s
and Operations Committees to share lessons' learned.
Working with the Department of Emergency
Management, the annual participation in public safety
planning for special events such as the Seafood Festival
and Canoe Races provides a venue for incident command
system training, exercising and reviewing components of
the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Ochopee and Capri fire stations were key recovery
coordination centers and commodity distribution sites for
their respective community during previous hurricanes.
Those disaster task(s) operated flawlessly and were
critical in many cases to life-saving efforts.
\
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ll. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
7. ALS/BLS programming, which may include and not be limited to medical
control efforts, and medical director programming.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C)
Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
:
applies:
,/ Ochopee Fire and Capri Fire have been engaged with Collier
County,sEMS/ALSEngineSwapprogramsinceitsinception.
Ochopee and Capri follow all Collier County EMS and Collier
County Medical Director guidance on all pre-hospital care matters.
Ochopee and Capri Fire have also ensured that any marine/vessel
response is also an ALS environment under the Collier County EMS
Ochopee and Capri have actively supported the training of Citizen :
Emergency Response Team(s) CERT, in previous years by
providing first aid training and practice in basic personal and family
fire safety, building collapse, and civilian search and rescue.
J
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ll. Service Levels (Maximum of 25 Points) continued:
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the fol lowing:
8. Mutual Aid intentions or limitations to other districts.
;-.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C)
Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
applies:
./ There are no anticipated plans or known limitations to Mutual
Aid request to other districts in this proposal. It should be noted
that all dependent, municipal, and independent fire districts
periodically re-evaluate and adjust their response to Automatic
Aid, which is different than Mutual Aid.
,/ Ochopee, Capri and the combined business unit if applicable will
always respond to request for mutual aid, as long as some
appropriate resource is available properly located in the district
to respond to concurrent calls for service. "Mutually" we expect
to receive services from others in accordance with current
agreements.
,/ Capri Fire District did reduce its commitment to Automatic Aid
to the Marco Island Fire Department due to the near punitive
cost of augmenting Marco's first or second engine company
manpower shorlages on initial alarms. It should be noted that
Capri remained alert and ready to respond, should any fire
potential be verified upon Marco's arrival. Capri is dispatched
automatically on all structure fires or second alarm request. Isles
of Capri still responds to Marco ten (10) times for each call
Marco responds to Isles of Capri.
)
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III.
Section E
Benefits to Taxpayers
l. Proposal Plan Improves service to taxpayers:
A. Isle of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
2. Describe the mertis of the proposed service model compared to the current
and past model..
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
3. Describe if the proposal includes retaiing the advisory committee..
Identify the capacity/role the advisory committee will have in prosper's plans
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the fo I lowing:
1) Describe how the proposal/plan improves service for the taxpayers.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri"(B)Ochopee.
(C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services
discussion applies:
,/ If the proposal with or without the *Goodland service
expansion recommendation, the taxpayer can expect the
following service improvements.
o More dollars are being placed into operations as opposed to
overhead and maintenance, thereby improving service by
better assets and resources for a more reliable response.
Reduced impact of capital equipment replacement cost as
apparatus utilization can be improved.
Stable work force with long-term career aspirations helps
to ensure "your responder knows your area" which in-turn
improves service.
This proposal seeks expanded services in *Goodland, if
approved residents will have faster response services. The
enhanced combined district has fire and EMS resources
better positioned for response and zone move-ups.
A combined MSTU allows for the services of county
goveffrment to be utilized for the greatest economy-of-
scale.
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lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the fol lowing:
2) Describe the merits of the proposed service model compared to the
current cost model.
Collier County -
Ochopee, Capri and the
Bureau have successfully
managed, with the
Board's help and the
County Manager to
navigate recessionary
periods without levels of
service decrease(s) and
without the use of FEMA
staffing grants that
sunset. Fort Myers Fire
Department is challenged
with losing almost 2l
firefighters by using
manpower grants instead
of sustainable budget
policy to ensure
continuity of operations.
Collier County's annual
approximate cost per
firefighter is $74,000
fully burdened with all
benefits and retirement
contributions, etc.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee.
(C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services
discussion applies:
,/ This proposal demonstrates the following merits for one proposed
MSTU business unit in County government:
1. Collier County has been managing and operating the
dependent districts of Isle of Capri and Ochopee Fire Control
for over 25 years. In all cases, the Board and community have
remained engaged in levels of service discussions and the
Board's oversight in all budgetary matters, as been the normal
course of operations. The County and the Board's budget
policy, Clerk oversight and professional management would
continue to give the citizen highest and best value for services.
2.The dependent district's are fully engaged in all "overhead
and maintenance" cost which have an economy-of-scale, that
independent district's likely cannot obtain. A list of those
economies-of-scale services include but are not limited to:
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 Employeeprofessionaldevelopment
o Bulk purchasing and purchasing services
o Information Technology, Public Records Management,
and Cyberthreats.
o Readily available processes for lease-purchase and
commerc iallgovernmental lending.
o Capital construction project staff J
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lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl For the location(s) identified above,
provide specific service comments regarding the following:
2) Describe the merits of the proposed service model compared to the
current cost model continued:
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C)
*Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
applies:
./ This proposal demonstrates the following merits for one proposed
MSTU business unit in County government continued:
An informal analysis of the
averages of all 5 fire control
districts in Collier County
from 2010-201 1 generated
a combined millage levy of
$63,000,000 with 2l fite
stations with an average
relative cost per station of
$3,000,000. Noting the
difference in man-power,
call- volume, and urban and
rural service delivery, the
current Ochopee and Capri
operations cost are
approximately $ 1,200,000.
This general approximation
supports the generally
higher millage rate, but an
equal or better cost-
effective delivery of service
per-capita.
3. Collier County by integrating the Bureau of Emergency Services
as the administrative arm of the Ochopee and Capri Fire Districts,
has substantially reduced the number of Supervisory and
Administrative personnel. Collier County likely has bli proportion
1/3rd of the administrative staff of the independent fire districts
because most of the fire service support operations are part of
Countv government operation s.
4. Should the Board support the concept of a single MSTU to
operate Ochopee, Capri, District One and with or without Goodland,
the following operational benefits are identified:
o Presently, each respective MSTU has limitations for
personnel and equipment sharing, specifically, Ochopee
and Capri. Should the Board support a single MSTU
concept, fire apparatus could be more easily re-apportioned
across a larger district. Under or over utilized apparafus
could be re-located to maximize service life and reserve
apparatus more freely utilized. Simply the number of
reserve vehicles could be reduced.
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tlt. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
2) ) Describe the merits of the proposed service model compared to the
current cost model continued:
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B) Ochopee. (C)
*Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
applies:
5. Combining the MSTU's into one business unit will reduce the number of
budgetary accounts the County will have to manage. Should the proposal be
adopted as presented, only two accounts will be needed to administer all fire
senrices. One for the current Ochopee, Capri, District One and the
discussed/optional *Goodland MSTU. The second account is the FDOT
Funded Mile Marker 63 Public Safety Center that will always have a
separate account as grant-funded reimbursement accounts are managed
differently. The account function reductions will save the county staff time.
6. Should Ochopee and Capri become one business unit as proposed, this
would allow a more flexible manning schedule to be available to
management. Seasonal or disaster staffing could be adjusted, fewer people
would be assigned overtime, and the pool of firefighters (both full-time and
temporary) from both Districts' would then be available to cover shift
vacancies. Pending re-consideration of expanded services (3 fire fighters)
for*Goodland, requires no additional administrative staff, full-time or
temporary staff for implementation. The requested (3) full-time fire-fighter
paramedics fiom EMS, likely could come from expanding existing part-time
personnel currently augmenting the Marco seasonal EMS.
T.Later in our proposal we outline a slight millage increase to some of the
MSTU's and a decrease to another. The end-product is one MSTU rate
spread across a larger area. Our service expansion is very reasonable and
affordable. One of the MSTU's Capri- has already endorsed a millage
increase. [t allows for expansion and to the extent possible a "leveling" of
service resources to these rural areas, without effecting response time(s).
The simple aspect of building one contingency or reserve fund as opposed to
rnultiple fund reserves for a separate district's seems worthy itself of the
County's engagement.
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lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Pointsl
3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the current advisory
committees established under the MSTU for lsles of Capri and Ochopee Fire
District. ldentify the capacity / role the advisory committee will have in
proposer's future plans.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(3) Ochopee. (C)
*Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion applies:
'/ Ochopee and Capri MSTU's have Board of County Commissioner
appointed Advisory Committee members. Those members are noted in
the Acknowledgement section of this report.
* Should the Board consider combining the MSTU's of Ochopee,
Capri, *Goodland Committee and District One, 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)
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u,
T/.l-)
Eri
lll. Benefits to Taxpavers (Maximum of 25 Points)
3) Describe if the proposal includes retaining the current advisory
committees established under the MSTU for lsles of Capri and Ochopee Fire
District. ldentify the capacity / role the advisory committee wi!! have in
proposer's future plans continued:
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B) Ochopee. (C)
*Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion
applies:
,/ Ochopee and Capri's respective Advisory Committees and staff
have an established and professional working relationship on fire
service delivery issues. Meetings are formally noticed, minutes are
kept and filed with the Board and Clerk. Each meeting has time
scheduled for public comment. Periodically, Sunshine Laws are
reviewed with new Advisory Committee members by the County
Attorney's office.
* Topics typically addressed at Advisory Committee meetings
include and recommended in this proposal include:
o Number of response(s)
o Types of responses (Medical, Fire, Public Assist, etc)
o General report of challenging or unusual response
circumstances and corrective actions if needed.
o Apparatus and equipment conditions and reports of
unexpected conditions and how they are being repaired or
mitigated.
o Quarterly budgetary reports against forecast.
o Proposed capital replacement plans for short and mid-term
planning.
o Expanded services if warranted, technology and items for
fire-fighter safety and improved response efficiencies.
o Training and promotional announcements to recognize
staff.
o Ride-alongopportunities
o Scheduled, individual site-visits with staff to various
stations or mutual concerns.
o When requested by a Advisory Committee member the
Chief or Director participates in meetings with elected
officials.
o Discussion of special events or community events that
involve fire service "good-neighbor" assistance or
participation.
o Public comment, discussion and areas of concern for
improvement.
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Section F
IV. Long Term Stability
l. Provide five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure projections
A Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
2. Identify the process of consideration for funding for capital replacement and
improvement for vehicles, vessels, and equipment.
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
3. Identify the current capital equipment and funding levels that the proposer
maintains... how the proposer maintains aging equipment
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
4. Provide the proposer's contingency plans for emergencies, disasters, and
Unanticipated needs, andior catastrophic failure of equipment or facilities
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
5. The Ochopee Fire Stateion 63 FDOT grant provides equipment and operating
cost for four years.. Descripe your cotingency plans for the future funding...
A. Ochopee Fire Station 63
6. Detail any additional future planning efforts such as maintenance and.or
improvements in ISO rating, plans for station closures, service interruption...
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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F
Section F
IV. Long Term Stability Continued
7. Identify plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the
Contract
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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tv.Lone Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rd ing the following:
1) Provide a five-year growth plan with revenue and expenditure
projections.
Ochopee, Capri and the
expanded services if
awarded, are easy to
budget and review.
Curuent equipment is well
within service life with
the exception of the
donated Isles of Capri Fire
Rescue Vessel, which has
been released for surplus
sale. We have had few
unexpected catastrophic
capital equipment failures,
and had good support
from the County and the
Board for those
emergency needs when
they occurred.
Our joint Fire and BES
grant funded efforts have
contributed signifi cantly
toward keeping capital
equipment and fleet
modern and reliable.
Capri and BES are
evaluating the current
marine services and
seeking funding
alternatives for a
replacement vessel while
the EMS/BES vessel is
being utilized.
For the (A)Capri,(B)Ochopee, (C)*Goodland, and (D) District
One, the following five year growth plan with revenue and
expenditure projections discussion follows:
,/ We recognize the early phases of an improving economy with
intentions to build fund reserves for mid range and long-range
capital replacement. While we await 2016 estimated taxable
values, Ochopee, Capri, District One and *Goodland
budgetary efforts will be guided by an approximately 1-
l.st/, annual increase in forecasted revenue over the next
five years.
,/ Expenditure projections, just as operating expenses have
remained essentially "flat". Minor wage adjustments, benefit
cost, CPI, , etc. if these services are continued to be operated
by the County have the advantage of being part of the Board's
overall budget strategy.
o Our processes currently include implementation of the
Board's Annual Budget Policy.
o An intensive review of curent and projected fund
balances against current forecast millage rates and
operational needs.
o Review and consultation with the Ochopee, Capri or
Collier Fire District Advisory Committee as proposed
to evaluate both staff recommendations and Advisory
Committee concerns.
o As part of annual budgeting and capital needs
projection a review of asset cost, maintenance cost,
any opportunities for ISO rating improvements and
community needs are further discussed and evaluated.
o Finally, a formulation of an annual budget with fund
balances, carry forward, and contingencies identified
with constant monitoring and reporting thru budgetary
execution.
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lV. Lons Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the fol lowing:
2) ldentify the proposer's process for consideration of, and funding for,
capital replacement and improvement plans for equipment, vehicles
and vessels.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-
Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the
following services discussion applies:It should be noted that
items such as fire hose,
large diameter supply fire
hose, nozzles and other
hand equipment may meet
the accounting
classifi cation of capital
equipment. The lifecycle
of those items are totally
dependent upon frequency
of use and environmental
conditions. In most cases,
annual replacement
allowances are established
to provide contingencyl
reserve inventory.
Ochopee, Capri, BE,S and
the County's Purchasing
Department are formally
engaged in all capital
procurements for the
MSTU Fire District's. All
of the Board's purchasing
policies apply to the
MSTU ensuring best
value in all acquisitions.
,/ Collier County's Capri and Ochopee MSTU, take great
pride in the maintenance and care of its equipment,
apparatus, vehicles and vessels, as all of these efforts have
life saving or life-safety concerns for our citizens and
responders. Our capital replacement and improvement
efforts are managed by these principals.
Safety and reliability for the designated emergency
purpose. ("Right-tool, Right job, Right time, Right
way")
Well-researched and thought-out purchases to ensure
the initial investment was best-value, appropriate
technology, easily maintained, and suitable for the
greatest number of response scenarios.
Detailed preventative and actual maintenance records
are evaluated both by our County Fleet and Fire
Service professionals. Maintenance trends and
maintenance cost are evaluated. Results and input is
sought from the Advisory Commiuee(s) and Fleet
Director.
Shift logs report any equipment incidents for
supervisory review, repair escalation or removal of the
equipment/vehicle from service.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) national
standards are consulted.
Frequent communications with the manufacturer on
any recalls or early indications of possible failure.
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lV. Lone Term SustainabiliW (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
3) ldentify the current capital equipment and funding levels that the proposer
maintains. lf equipment has passed its' useful "life," describe how the proposer
maintains continuity of service with the aging equipment.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri"(B)Ochopee.
(C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services
discussion applies:Radio systems both mobile
and portable are part of a
pending Countywide upgrade
initiative to meet new FCC
digital requirements. Older
analog two-way radios are
ending their lifecycle and
manufacturers support period.
Life cycle of the new radios
are expected to be l0 years,
less annual battery
replacement under normal
public safety conditions.
Ochopee has modernized 75%
of its radios to meet the future
digital requirements.
Ochopee Fire Control has no vehicles and major equipment
outside of normal useful life that have not been budgeted for in
the next fiscal year. Recent replacement vehicles and equipment
include the recent acquisition of national standard Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus and the replacement of one staff/command
vehicle.
Capri has no vehicles and major equipment outside of the normal
operating life except for the donated Capri Fire Rescue Vessel.
The community and Advisory Committee is in support of
replacement as marine rescue and marine fire calls for service are
moderate. 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 From 2009-2015, the Ochopee MSTU did not have sufficient
reserves from which to re-institute a scheduled replacement
plan for end of service life equipment. Ochopee had only
two capital replacement emergent needs during this period
and effective budget efforts allowed; even in a down
economy, those items to be replaced.
o From 2003 until 2009, Ochopee, Capri and the Bureau of
Emergency Services worked hard to seek grants and make
wise investments to modernize the primary fire apparatus that
was previously long overdue for replacement and safety
modernization. Because of that effort the general condition
of all apparatus with the remaining equipment exception of
the Marine Response vessel at the Isles of Capri, has at
"minimum" a 5 year service life.
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lV. Lone Term SustainabiliW (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
4) Provide the proposer's contingency plans for emergencies, disasters,
unanticipated needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or
facilities.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee. (C) '''
*Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services discussion applies:
,/ochopee,Capri,andifincludedinthisproposaltheservicessuggested
for*Goodland,wouldaddressemergenciesanddisastersinthefol1owing
manner.
o Ochopee and Capri have hurricane response plans approved by the
Director of Emergency Services that call for the relocation of
essential records, computers and other vital systems to minimize
loss, and expedite recovery and restoration of fire house operations.
Collier County's IT Department maintains back-up copies of all
county records. Ochopee and Capri have the ability on-line to
conduct most of their financial transactions both at their facilities,
remotely on laptops and full computer functions at the Emergency
Services Center.
o Ochopee, Capri and *Goodland if implemented will have back-up
communications resources from the Emergency Management -
Emergency Operations Center. Those resources include additional
portable and mobile radios on various fi'equencies; disaster activated
cellular phones, the County's Mobile Command and Coordination
Vehicle, State of Florida Larv Enforcement Radio System resources,
Amateur Radio and FRS systems.
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IV. Lone Term SustainabiliW (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rd ing the following:
4l Provide the proposer's contingency plans for emergencies, disasters,
unanticipated needs, and/or catastrophic failure of equipment or
facilities continued.
.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri.(B)Ochopee.
(C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the following services
discussion applies:
,/ Ochopee, Capri, and if included in this proposal the services
suggested for *Goodland, would address unanticipated needs,
and/orcatastrophicfailureofequipmentorfaci1itiesinthe
following manner.
oochopee,Capriand*Goodlandifchosenwouldhavethe
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.
oCatastrophicemergencyrepairsorsignificantinterruptions
to service or injury to personnel is immediate reported to
the Director of Emergency Services. This escalation allows
foremergencyreSponSeactionsandauthoritytoescalate
services or make minor emergency expenditures to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the community and our
employees. The County Manager is then notified and
consulted for additional direction and emergency
:
expenditure authority if needed. This effort is reported to
theBoardattheearliestopportunityfol1owedbyan
Executive Summary of emergency efforts if warranted.
o Should other circumstances generate catastrophic loss of
equipment,theCounty,smutualaidagreementwou1dbe
utilized for the support if possible of nearby fire
departments. Collier County is a subscriber to the State of :
Floridamutualaidagreementandtherequestforoutof
county mutual aid can be initiated by the Fire Chief and the
:
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!:trlnJ"J d ll,mi+t{
Mutual-Aid Agreements
.NIMS slales thal:
- Mulual-arc agreemenls tlg lhe means
for one junsl ction lo Proylde
resources fa:ihhes, services. and
other requued support to another
iunscl c:ion ,luring an rncidenl
- Each lurrsdict,cn sfcu c be p31y lo a
rnutr,al-arc agreemenl $rlh appr;ptrate
lunsd;!ons f'om whrcl iey €xpecl lc
recer.'e o. to ,vh ch they expeci to
provrde assrslarce during an incidenl
lV. Lone Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
5) The Ochopee Fire Station 63 FDOT grant provides equipment and
operating cost for four years, after which an alternate funding source is
required. Describe your plans for the future funding of this operation.
,/ The Ochopee Fire Station 63, at Mile Marker 63 Public Safety
Center has been an essential facility and response center need in
Collier County for over two decades. As traffic and population
has grown, this desolate section of interstate has seen a high
proportion of serious traumatic deaths, injuries, and at least one
National Transportation Safety Board multi-fatality
investigation. The Board of County Commissioners in Collier
County worked very hard for years with Fire and Emergency
Services staff and local legislative representatives to persuade
and get legislative approval for FDOT funding for construction
and operations. The station has been built and operations
commenced in January of this year with reserve and rental
apparatus. All equipment and vehicles have been received and
the station has seen higher than originally forecasted calls for
service. The station has provided a dramatic improvement in
response times along the Alley.
Funding for MM63 is subject to a sunset by the current
legislation as imposed by FDOT in 2018. 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
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lV. Lone Term SustainabiliW (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
6) Detail any additional future planning efforts such as maintenance
and/or improvements in ISO rating, plans for station closures,
service interruptions (brown-outs), new stations or relocation
efforts, personnel and equipment expansion/increases.
*On March24't' the Board via
Executive Summary removed
* Goodland from consideration
as part of the fire service
consolidation proposal. This
section is included only as a
courtesy to demonstrate the
overall master planning effort of
this proposal and should be
eliminated from scoring if not
reconsidered by the Board. ln
all cases where *Goodland is
mentioned, for clarity, does
not constitute an invalid
proposal.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-
Capri^(B)Ochopee. (C) *Goodland. and (D) District One. the
following services discussion applies:
,/ Since the formation of the Bureau of Emergency Services,
the entire management team of Collier County EMS,
Collier County Emergency Management, Ochopee Fire
Control MSTU, Isle's of Capri Fire Control MSTU, has
worked cooperatively to capitalize on both singular and
joint agency opportunities for improvement and
efficiency. These efforts continue to be wide-ranging
from efforts such as improved ISO ratings, joint facility
planning and maximizing manpower and equipment
resources.
The following responses apply to this question:
o There are NO anticipated decreases in current
Insurance Services Organization rating for fire
insurance.
o If *Goodland is re-considered as a Collier County Fire
Rescue District- combined MSTU, its ISO is expected
to remain at its current level.
o No stations are planned to be closed, one station-
*Goodland if re-considered would be an expanded
service at the *Goodland Marina if so allowed.
o No brown-outs or reductions in services is expected at
any level. Should the organizations be a combined
MSTU, a larger pool of employees would be available
to assist with periodic extreme emergencies such as
hurricanes.
o No station facility re-locations.
o Equipment deployment would be limited to minor re-
locations primarily due to maintenance, spare's
episodic emergency demand or under/over-utilization
to extend service life.
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tv.long Term Sustainabilitv (Maximum of 15 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rd ing the following:
7) ldentify plans for continuity and transition of operations at the end of the
contract.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri(B) Ochopee, (C)
*Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion
applies:
,/ 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. The
following discussion is offered:
o Ochopee, Capri, District One and *Goodland if re-considered
are already governmental units, as an existing MSTU of the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
Administrative Services Department- Bureau of Emergency
Services and as such would not need any contractual
document from which to operate.
If the Board does elect to contract services with an
lndependent Taxing District, a very detailed Interlocal
Agreement would be needed with special attention to current
employees salary and benefit protection as the Board
required. Staff recommends that if any of the service
delivery is contracted for to the Independent or Municipality
that a fuIl-time staff professional from the County be
assigned to monitor such a contract with regard to
performance standards, level of services, and risk
management.
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Section G
V. Transition Planning
l. Provide a Transition Plan narrative from current service delivery to
assumption of service locations
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
2. Provide a timeline of the Transition Plan
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
3. If Everglades City is included, describe how proposer will
coordinate/communicate with Everglades City officials to reach service
agreements
A. Ochopee/Everglades City
4. If service includes Ochopee Fire Station 63 describe how the proposer will
fund "upfront" cost, manage reimbursement.. track and record prsonnel
expenses
A. Ochopee/Everglades City
5. Provide a nanative or evidence of compliance for the following managerial
responsibilites
f ,.][u::i1i."..,",
C. District One
D. *Goodland
6. Provide a conflict resolution plan or resolution
A Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C District One
D. *Goodland
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Section G
V. Transition Planning Continued
7. Describe how the prosposer intends to communicate progress/performance
with the Board of County Commissioner's Staff
f 3:il::itlc.*..r
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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G
V.Transition Plannins (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
1) Provide a "transition plan" narrative from current service delivery to
assumption of service locations.
Ochopee and Capri have
worked carefully with the
Clerk's office recently to
ensure a detailed and
accurate fixed asset
inventory. This recent
inventory review allowed
many end of service life
items to be finally
disposed of and improve
our equipment labeling
and inventory
management.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri,(B) Ochopee,
(C) *Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion
applies:
,/ The Ochopee, and Bureau of Emergency Services management team
that includes Isles of Capri, hopes the Board will look favorable upon
a combined (single) MSTU for the proposed Collier County Fire
Rescue MSTU. Assuming the Board employs a combined single
MSTU and the separate Grant Funded MM63-Ochopee/Alligator
Station, the following actions summarize our transition plan efforts.
No change in current levels-of-service at the Ochopee and Capri
fire stations.
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 Mile
Marker 63 -Ochopee Fire Control operations.
Should the Board direct the consolidation of the fire based
MSTU's as reference above, the 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.
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 to using the Goodland Marina site as a possible
response base.
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.
-/
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V. Transition Plannins (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments regarding
the following:
2l Provide a detailed timeline of that "transition plan."
Ochopee Fire Control,
Capri Fire, Bureau of
Emergency Services and
Emergency Medical
Services generally
operate on a functionally
consolidated basis today.
Numerous business
processes are the same.
The Bureau's
management team would
continue efforts to
maximize service
efficiencies while
ensuring that various
funding streams are
managed appropriately
under the guidance of
the annual Budget
Ordinance
Since both organizations
have publically
supported
the County's continued
operations, it has
indicated to us that the
Capri Local 4719 would
merge with Ochopee
3719
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri, (B) Ochopee, (C)
*Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion applies
For all service areas following the anticipated Board's work session in June
of 2015 on this report, the following transitional and action plan is proposed:
All dates are approximate based on the Board's calendar. Other agency
deadlines may include but not be limited to: Collier County Property
Appraiser, Collier County Tax Collector, Florida Legislature for adoption of
Independent District mergers.
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/August: 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 August/September: Formally notice the former Greater Naples and
Marco Fire Departments of our intent to re-negotiate the existing
Interlocal Agreements.
o August/September: 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 August/September: Make the necessary computer aided dispatch
changes to the Sheriff s 911 dispatch database.
o September/October: Provide to the Board a progress report on
implementation.
o Quarterly thereafter: Provide the Board written and/or oral
presentation(s).
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V. Transition Plannins (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
3 ) lf service area includes Everglades Citv, describe how proposer will coordinate /
communicate with Everglade City officials to reach a service agreement.
,/ This proposal recommends the continued operation of Ochopee
Fire Control as the lead fire service agency within the Bureau of
Emergency Services. The proposal as previously referenced
continues funding and operations with a combined MSTU fund
operating Ochopee, Capri, District One and *Goodland if re-
considered. Ochopee Fire Station 63 on Alligator Alley would
continue to operate with the State's Interlocal Agreement and
reimbursement for services and operations.
Collier County (Ochopee Fire Control) and Bureau of
Emergency Services have enjoyed an excellent working
relationship with Everglades City and Mayor Hamilton for
over 12 years. Everglades City owns the building that
Ochopee Fire Control occupies in Everglades City with the
County managing building repairs and upkeep. Everglades
City station staff work closely and professionally with the
Mayor's staffto address any fire service operational
concerns. The Everglades City station has been the
cornerstone of the community since its inception in 1975.
The Mayor, Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief
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.
J
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V. Transition Plannine (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
4l lf service includes Ochopee Fire Station 63, describe how the proposer will fund
"upfront" costs, manage reimbursement requests, track and record personnel
and operating expenses.
Ochopee and County
Staff have processed
over $3.lm in grant
funds for equipment,
vehicles, supplies,
operational cost, and
manpower for a fully
funded and highly
functional public safety
center on Alligator Alley
I-7 5, mm63.
This station has relieved
the Everglades
CitylOchopee Station of
excessive miles for
response to the Alley
and dramatically
improved response
times. In many cases
responses were up to 51
miles in one direction
before the new station
was constructed.
. ' ll
'/ This proposal recommends the County, Ochopee and Bureau of
Emergency Services management team continue the operations of
Mile Marker 63 Ochopee Fire Station 63 in the current business
operations format. 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.
o The Board of County Commissioners approved this effort and the
lnterlocal Agreement. The Commissioners worked for years with
the local legislative delegation to complete this initiative. "IJp-
front" funding is provided by the Board's annual budget. Funds
from FDOT are reimbursed based upon approved expenditures
approximately every 5-6 weeks. Collier County made certain
funds available during the start-up period between the State and
County's different fiscal year(s). The State reimbursed the County
for the initial start-up cost.
o 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. This effort has been
highly successful to date.
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V. Transition Plannine (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
5) Provide a narrative (or evidence of compliance) for the following managerial
responsibilities:
a. Administrative services including but not limited to financial
record keeping, personnel and payroll, grant compliance, and
public records management (compliance with public records
requests, records retention, records destruction, etc.);
b. lnformation technology and communication services (email)
particularly if County employees are retained;
c. Maintenance of County-owned or leased facilities and
equipment (vehicles, vessels, and other miscellaneous
equipment); and,
d. lnventory control methods and asset management.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri,(B) Ochopee, "' '
(C) *Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion
applies:
'/ Ochopee, Capri and the Bureau of Emergency Services and the
components in this proposal including *Goodland if re-
considered 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 I 19, and further recognizes the
following County Manager's Agency (CMA's) Policy and
ProcedureManualasprovidingappropriategoVefflance.For
brevity, the CMA's titles are noted below. Complete CMA's are
available upon request and posted on the County's lntranet site.
,
CMA's meeting or exceeding the requirements noted above,
include but are not limited to:
o CMA-1200 Media, Public Relations, Social Media
o CMA 5200 Posting Notices
o CMA 531 1 Code of Ethics
o CMA 53 I 1.1 Standards of Conduct
o CMA 5313 Public Records Request Management
o CMA 53 l5 Inspection of Personnel Records
o CMA 5319 Performance Evaluation
o CMA 5401 Procurement of Information Technology
o CMA 5600 Real Property Inventory Control
o CMA 5805 Eligibility to Drive County-owned Vehicles
o CMA 5809 Managing Personal Property and Consumable
Supplies
o Ochopee and Isles of Capri- Standard Operating Guidance
/
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V. Transition Plannins (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
6) Provide a conflict resolution plan or narrative.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri,(B) Ochopee, (C)
*Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion applies:
'/ Ochopee, Capri and the Bureau of Emergency Services has the following
conflict resolution processes in place from the County Managers' Agency
CMA policies and procedures. Such policies may include but not be limited
to:
o Regarding Employee/Employer/Supervisor conflict:
o CMA 531 1 Code of Ethics
o CMA 53 I I . I Standards of Conduct
o CMA 5317 Labor Agreement
o CMA 5319 Performance Evaluation
o CMA 5322 Separation
o CMA 5387 Prohibition of Workplace violence
o CMA 5906 Audit and Review
Should inter or intra-agency conflicts arise that could not be addressed within
the CMA or OchopeelCapri 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.
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V. Transition Plannine (Maximum of 10 Pointsl
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
7l Describe how the proposer intends to communicate progress and
performance (through reports or other means) with the County's
Board of County Commissioner's or the management staff.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A)-Capri,(B)Ochopee, (C)
*Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion applies:
Ochopee, Capri, the Bureau and the pending consolidation of MSTU's as
described earlier in the report, welcome the opportunity to provide periodic
updates the Board of County Commissioners. The following options are
offered for the Board's consideration.
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.
Staff and County Commissioner, site visits and ride-along's.
Social Media "good-news" items recognizing successes of the
program and accomplishments of County Employees.
Joint workshops between Advisory Committee(s) and the Board of
County Commissioners.
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..
Updates and presentations to local civic groups.
Updates and discussion with professional groups such as the Collier
County Fire Chiefls Association, or the Collier County Public Safety
Committee.
o
o
o
o
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Section I{
VI. Impact on Employees
1. Describe how proposer intends to absorb the current management...
contractual obligations, finances, regulations, etc. . .
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
2. Identify any disparate salary or benefit package, structures and how the
proposer intends to address those disparities.
A. Isles of Capri
B. Ochopee Fire Control
C. District One
D. *Goodland
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H
Vl. lmpact on Emplovees (Maximum of 15 Pointsl
For the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
1-) Describe how the proposer intends to absorb the current
management, first responder and administrative staff into the
operation; include a brief discussion of payroll, contractual
obligations, discipline and general employment rules, regulations
and processes will be addressed.
2l ldentify any disparate salary or benefit package structures and how
the proposer intends to address those disparities.
For all service areas identified in this proposal (A) - Capri,(B)Ochopee,
(C) *Goodland, and (D) District One, the following services discussion
applies:
,/ 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
Admin istrative 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.
o 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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Section I
VII. Cost and Payment Terms
1. For each service location identified in item 1. Service location that the proposer has
an interest in obtaining provide a performa budget
la. Isles of Capri - Only
lb. Ochopee Fire Control - Only
lc. Goodland Fire MSTU - Only
1d. District One - Only
1e. Isles of Capri, Ochopee, *Goodland, and District One
lf. Isles of Capri, Ochopee merged with District One
19. Ochopee managing Isles of Capri without Collier Fire (District One)
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Vlt. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
regarding the following:
1, (l-a) lsles of Capri: For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service
Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a
Performa budeet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: lsles of Capri Fire Control District MSTU as
established by County Ordinance.
a. TotalAnnual Payroll and Benefit
Budget
s903,5oo
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating Sz68,too
(Expressed in Dollars
c. TotalAnnual Capital (equipment)St+,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves $zts,8oo
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
Sl,458,ooo
(TOTAL DOLLARS
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms
ISLES OF CAPRI - Performa Budeet
1) (a) lsles of Capri: For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service
Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a
Performa budget that includes the following:
2) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier
County:
S o.oo
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
S *See notes below
4l Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 2.5 mills.
. *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
. No impact to Ochopee, District One, or *Goodland
. No special assessments are proposed unless re-considered for
Fire Rescue Vessel.
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rd ing the following:
1) (1b)-Ochopee Fire Control: For each service location identified in
"ltem l. Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in
obtaining, provide a Performa budeet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: Ochopee Fire Control District MSTU as
estabtished by County Ordinance
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit
Budget
5L,4Ls,zoo
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating :
*included are indirect cost and revenue
tra nsfe rs
S331,600
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)s29,000
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves Sz,6oo
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
S1,931,300
(TOTAT DOLLARS
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms
OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL - Performa Budeet
1) (1b)-Ochopee Fire Control: For each service location identified in "ltem
l. Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining,
provide a Performa budset that includes the following:
2) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Tota! Cost to Collier
County:S Ssgs,soo
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
S *see notes below
4) Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 4.5 mills.
. *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.
. *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
. No impact Isles of Capri, District One, or *Goodland
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
1) (1c) *Goodland Fire MSTU: For each service location identified in
"ltem l. Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in
obtaining, provide a Performa budget that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: Goodland Fire MSTU
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit
Budget
So
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating Sgg,zoo
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)So
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves S3,600
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
s93,ooo
(TOTAL DOLLARS
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms
GOODLAND FIRE MSTU - Performa Budeet
1) (1b)-Goodland Fire MSTU: For each service location identified in "ltem
l. Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining,
provide a Performa budget that includes the following:
2) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier
County:
SSO
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
S *see notes below
4l Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 1.2mills.
. No Taxpayer Impact to Goodland
. No impact Isles of Capri, District One, or Ochopee
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service
comments regarding the following:
1) (1d) For District One: For each service location identified in "!tem l.
Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining,
provide a Performa budget that includes the following:
ldentify Seruice Area: Collier County Fire District One MSTU as
established by County Ordinance
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit
Budget
So
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating S289,+oo
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)so
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves s20,2oo
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
s309,600
(TOTAL DOLLARS
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Vll. Cost and Payment Terms
Collier Fire District One MSTU - Performa Budget
1) (Ld) For Collier Fire District One: For each service location identified in
"ttem l. Service Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining,
provide a Performa budget that includes the following:
2l Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier
County:
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
S See Notes Below
4l Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by Tax
revenue set at 2.0 mills.
. No Taxpayer impact for Collier County Fire (District One).
o No impact Isles of Capri, Ochopee, or *Goodland.
. 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.
SO
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Vtlt. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service comments
rega rding the following:
1) (1e) For all combined MSTU: lsles Capri, Ochopee. *Goodland and
District One: For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service
Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a
Performa budget that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: lsles of Capri, Ochopee *Goodland and Collier
Fire District One service areas for all fire MSTUs as established by
County Ordinance
a. Total Annual Payroll and Benefit
Budget
52,s43,70o
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating s454,000
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)Ss+,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves sgo,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
*lncluded is 5147,900 for general fund
loan payback to sunset in 3 years.
S3,380,600
(TOTAL DOLLARS
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VII. Cost and Payment Terms
ISLES OF CAPRI. OCHCOPEE. *GOODLAND AND DTSTRICT ONE -
2)
1) (1e) For all combined MSTU: Capri, Ochopee, *Goodland and District
One: For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service Location"
that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a performa
budset that includes the following:
Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total cost to collier
County:
S 5432.815'64.ooo eeneral fund
Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
See Notes Below
Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
o Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by tax
revenue set at 3.0 mills. Taxable revenue of combined districts is
5219471785 set at2016 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.
. *Taxpayer impact for Ochopee is 1.5 mill decrease or $150 per
$100,000 of assessment value.
. *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.
. *Taxpayer impact for Isles of Carpi Fire District is .50 or $50.00
per $100,000 assessment value.
3)
4')
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service
comments regarding the following:
1) (1f) For Capri, Ochopee and District One: (*Goodland is not
included in this option) For each service location identified in "ltem
l. service Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining,
provide a Performa budeet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: lsles of Capri, Ochopee Fire, merged with
Collier Fire District One
a. TotalAnnual Payrol! and Benefit
Budget
52,492,43s
(Expressed in Dollars
b. Total Annual Operating Ss3s,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)Ss+,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
d. Total Annual Reserves Sgo,ooo
(Expressed in Dollars
Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and
enter total)
$3,319,335
(TOTAL DOLLARS
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms
CAPRI, OCHOPEE AND DISTRICT ONE - Performa Budget
1) (1f) For Ochopee, Capri, and District One: (*Goodland is not included in
this option) For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service
Location" that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a
Performa budset that includes the following:
2) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier
County:
S Sttt;tt
3) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
L *See Notes Below
4l Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU. Funding is by tax
revenue set at 3.0 mills. Taxable revenue of combined
districts is $21947,564 set at 2016 projections. County
funding from general fund (PILT) of $371,771 is needed to
balance. This funding would drop to an estimated$2231871
after 3 years.
. *Taxpayer impact for Isles of Capri is .5 mill increase or
$50.00 per $100,000 of assessment value.
. *Taxpayer for Ochopee is 1.5 mill decrease or $150 per
$100,000 of assessment value.
. *Taxpayer impact for Collier Fire (District One) is 1 mill
increase or $100.00 of $100,000 of assessment value.
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms (Maximum of 10 Points)
For each of the location(s) identified above, provide specific service
comments regarding the following:
L. (1e ) For Ochopee manaeine lsles of Capri without Collier Fire (District
One): For each service location identified in "ltem l. Service Location"
that the proposer has an interest in obtaining, provide a Performa
budeet that includes the following:
ldentify Service Area: Ochopee managing lsles of Capri without District One.
TotalAnnual Payroll and Benefit Budget
a. Capri managed by Ochopee at 2.5 mills
b. Ochopee managed with District One
merged to Ochopee
s903,500
S1,415,000
b. Total Annual Operating
a. Capri
b. Ochopee
s268,100
Sg3z,too
c. Total Annual Capital (equipment)
a. Capri
b. Ochopee
St+,ooo
Szg,ooo
d. Total Annual Reserves
a. Capri
b. Ochopee
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Budget TOTAL (Add items a - d and enter total)
a. Capri
b. Ochopee
S1,458,000
s1,933,000
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Vll. Cost and Pavment Terms
Ochopee manaeins Capri without Collier Fire (District One)
1) Using the Performa budget above, identify the Total Cost to Collier
County:
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2) Provide average taxpayer impact for each of the current four districts.
S *See Note Below
3) Describe the cost model proposed to fund this proposal and the terms
of payments.
. Cost model is tax assessment by MSTU.
. Funding for Isles of Capri: Fundy is by tax revenue set at2,5
mills for Isles of Capri
. *Funding for Ochopee merged District One : Funding is by tax
revenue of combine district at 4.0 mills
. *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.
. 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 @ILT) of
onetime 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.
. Contractual Services for areas of present Collier Fire will be
administered via a new agreement.
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Section J
Proposer Conclusions and Recommendation
Reference Informatition Sources
(Available on supplemental CD Provided)
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PROPOSER CONCTUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ochopee Fire and the Bureau of Emergency Services recommends that the Collier
County's County Manager's office-Administrative Services Department/Bureau of
Emergency Services continue operations of the fire districts proposed in this report. lt
should be noted that throughout these reviews and conversations with various
client/customers constituents; quality, level, and timeliness of service has never been
brought into question. We fully support periodic reviews and community engagement
to make sure we are providing the best services possible.
It is our hope that the Board will consider our proposal for a combined MSTU serving all
of Ochopee (Less the grant funded MM63-Alligator Alley services) including Collier Fire
District One, lsles of Capri and *Goodland. We strongly recommend that Goodland be
re-considered as an integral part of the single MSTU and therefore be eligible to receive
the expanded services we suggest that would support both Goodland and Marco lsland
for quick response ALS Fire and/or ALS EMS transport services depending upon the call
for service "type". This joint service operation at Goodland does have cost ramifications
for the EMS Fund. However, the cost impact for EMS is likely minimal in the scheme of
current service demands and increase levels of service for the seasonal EMS Transport
unit already deployed to Marco lsland.
The Board and the County Manager's office provides, in our opinion, the best
economies-of-scale for all wage, benefit, administration, fleet, risk, equipment-
utilization, better use of reserves and resources, and accountability for all dollars
expended. The Bureau of Emergency Services is well positioned to not only continue
operations but also expand and mold future consolidated fire functions.
Our research of fire service models in Florida trends to the county or municipal fire-
district type operations under an MSTU revenue model. lndependent District's for fire
service seem to prevail in SW. Florida. Most of the County's we compare ourselves to;
with the exception of Lee County, generally do not have lndependent Fire District's.
Finally, our cost model proposals noted in earlier sections of this report were
approached using 2015 operational cost as well as best estimate at the current time for
2016 taxable values, to be as conservative as possible. ln all cases, the Board operated
fire service and associated millage rates, especially after the first year of a consolidated
County operated MSTU, allows the Board to adjust millage rates annually based on
operational needs, taxable value, and justifiable capital replacement. We feel this
approach gives the Board of County Commissioners and MSTU Advisory Committees',
the best business-model approach. Should our proposal be considered, budget
submissions, especially under a single MSTU would be further detailed and analyzed
with the County Manager's office and Office of Management and Budget as part of the
Board's annual budget review and subsequent approval.
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REFERENCE INFORMATION
(See accompanying CD)
A. 2014 AUIR Maps
l. Collier County Fire District
2. Isles of Capri Fire Control
3. Goodland Service Area
4. Ochopee Fire control
B. Organizational Charts
C. Isles of Capri
MSTII Creation Ordinance
D. Collier County Fire Control
District 1 Amendment Ordinance
E. Ochopee/Everglades City
MSTU Amendment
F. Inter Local Agreement
Goodland MSTU and City of Marco
G. Executive Summary
Regarding Fire Service Consolidations
11 June 2013
H. Board Minutes
Operations and Management of County's dependent Districts
Decemb er 9,2014
I. 2015 Budget Coversheets
1. Isles of Capri
2. Ochopee
3. Goodland Fire
4. District 1
J. Fiddlers Creek
MSTII proposed annexation to Greater Naples Fire Rescue
K. Alligator Alley
Mile Marker 63 Agreement
L. Isles of Capri Collective Bargaining Agreement
M. Ochopee Fire Control Bargaining Agreement
N. Florida Statute 191
Intergovernmental Coordinator and Collier County Fire Control
O. Florida Statute 171
Interlocal Services
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