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BCC Minutes 06/02/2015 W (Fire Service) BCC WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES June 2, 2015 June 2, 2015 MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING Naples, Florida, June 2, 2015 LET IT BE REMEMBERED the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 1:00 PM in a WORKSHOP SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, Naples, Florida with the Following members present: CHAIRMAN: Tim Nance Donna Fiala Penny Taylor Tom Henning Georgia Hiller (Absent) ALSO PRESENT: Leo Ochs, County Manager Jeff Klatzkow, County Attorney Troy Miller, TV Operations Manager Tim Durham, Executive Manager, Corporate Business Operations Len Golden-Price, Administrative Services Department Dan Summers, Bureau of Emergency Services Alan McLaughlin, Chief, Ochopee Fire Control District Kingman Schuldt, Chief, Greater Naples Fire District (GNFD) Jeff Page, Chairman, Board of GNFD Commissioners Nicole Chesser, Executive Assistant, GNFD 1 June 2, 2015 Any persons in need of the verbatim record of the meeting may request a copy of the video recording from the Collier County Communications and Customer Relations Department or view online. 1. Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Review and Discussion of Fire Service Proposals Mr. Ochs reported that the purpose of the Workshop was to allow presentations of proposals for Management of Fire Service for the Isles of Capri Fire District, Collier County Fire District One and the Ochopee Fire Control and Rescue District. The item will be presented for formal action at the next Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Ms. Golden-Price reported that the Request for Proposals were a directive of the BCC in December of 2014. Proposals were received from the Greater Naples Fire and Rescue District and Collier County, Bureau of Emergency Management Services. She prepared a detailed comparison of the service proposals for information purposes. Chief Schuldt,Jeff Page and Nicole Chesser presented for the Greater Naples Fire District. Chief Schuldt presented the Slideshow"Collier County Fire Service Proposal, June 2, 2015" highlighting: • The Greater Naples Fire District was established in 2014 via a merger of the East Naples and Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue Districts. • They have a $28M budget, operate 10 fire stations and employ 163 persons. • They garner their revenue via a 1.5 mil tax, fire inspection and impact fees. • They provide services such as fire control and rescue services, Advance Life Support, water rescue and Hazmat control. • They control 285 square miles and respond to approximately 17,000 annual calls for service. • The proposal includes Collier County Fire District One, Isles of Capri and Alligator Alley (MM63) Fire Station (funded by a FDOT Grant). • They chose not to include Ochopee Fire Control District in their proposal as further clarification is required on some issues. • The Collier County Fire District One has no active fire stations and is serviced jointly by Greater Naples Fire District (70 percent) and Ochopee Fire District. They also currently respond to Alligator Alley (Mile marker 82— 105). • The GNFD is better suited to service Collier County Fire District One given the access to the area is through lands under the auspices of the GNFD. • The transition would be divided into two Phases: Phase I —The first year which would maintain the existing management/employment structure of the Districts/Alligator Alley (including maintaining the existing personnel status and bargaining agreements). Phase II- years 2 and 3, transitioning the existing structure of the managed districts into the overall administration of Greater Naples Fire District with total merger anticipated in the future. • The millage rates proposed will be 1.5 mil for all Districts (Isles of Capri and Collier County Fire District One are currently 2.0 mil). Dan Summers and Chief McLaughlin presented for Collier County. 2 June 2, 2015 Mr. Summers presented the Slideshow "Ochopee Fire Control Response to Request for Proposal for Fire Service" highlighting: • The proposal is a Staff response to the RFP, not a directive or endorsement of the County Manager. • The Bureau of Emergency Services currently manages Ochopee Fire Control—MSTU, Isles of Capri Fire Control—MSTU and provides service to portions of Collier County Fire District One and Goodland Fire District. • The Isles of Capri and Ochopee Districts became MSTU's in 1975 and 1977 and have been managed by the Bureau of Emergency Services since 2004 • The concept would be for the areas to be managed via the MSTU format which is a trend throughout the State. • The employees would be County employees and no loss of jobs would occur with implementing the proposal. • Under the current management: • Ochopee and Capri have always met or exceeded service levels in accordance with AUIR. • Experienced improved ISO ratings. • Fixed the under served areas of Alligator Alley and Port of the Islands. • Maintained/followed budget guidance. • Participated in ALS engine programs (Ochopee 2009 and Capri 2007). • Integration within the Bureau provides best-value during regular business operations, especially during times of major emergency. The proposal incorporates the following two recommendations: Highest: Combine Ochopee, Capri, Goodland, and District One into one (1) MSTU business unit and continue to operate as a division within Administrative Services-Bureau of Emergency Services. Second: Merge the Ochopee, Isles of Capri and Collier County Fire District 1 into one MSTU and continue to operate as a division within Administrative Services-Bureau of Emergency Services with a millage rate up to 3.0. The following was noted under Board Member discussions: • Under County Staff, proposal millage rate increases. • It may be beneficial to remap Collier County Fire District One based on existing needs and/or service areas. • The proposals should be amended to reflect incorporating the service are for Collier County Fire District One into each of the existing districts based on their service areas under the inter-local agreement(s). Speakers Jeri Newhouse, Isles of Capri resident noted that both proposals are well prepared but expressed concern about the financial impact on area residents and prefers the GNFD proposal. Jeremy Morgan, Local 3670 requested clarification on the status of the personnel at Station 63 on Alligator Alley should the station come under the management of GNFD. Chief Schultz reported that there would be no changes in the staffing during the transition phase as outlined in his presentation. 3 June 2, 2015 Trenton Mading, Local 2396 noted that a lot of knowledge was garnered during the merging of the East Naples Fire District and Golden Gate Fire District into the Greater Naples Fire District which will be beneficial should a transfer of management services occur. Jorge Lara, Local 4719 reported that the Isles of Capri personnel are prepared to conduct themselves in a professional manner and abide to any decision made regarding management of the District. 3. Public Comment None There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of the chair at 2:55 P.M. COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTYCQM.MISSIONERS Chairman, Tim Nance ATTEST DWIGHT E. t OCK,CLERK ost. 'Attest as to Chairman L signature only. . J These minutes approved by e Board/Committee on �/ Z3//-5 as presented ✓ or as amended 4