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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to complete the Annual Performance Appraisal for the County Manager.
OBJECTIVE: To complete the performance appraisal of the County Manager.
CONSIDERATIONS: The County Manager reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
In order to ensure that the County Manager's work performance is coordinated with the
direction of the full Board, an annual appraisal and merit consideration are provided in the
County Manager Employment Agreement.
The annual work plan (Action Plan) was previously developed by the Board. The County
Manager has been available to meet individually with Commissioners and has provided a self-
appraisal relating to the performance standards for review.
The County Manager Employment Agreement provides that on the date general wage
adjustments are granted generally to Collier County employees,the County Manager's base
salary shall be modified to reflect the general wage adjustment granted to other County
employees. If a satisfactory performance rating is provided by the Board of County
Commissioners, merit pay shall be awarded from 3% minimum to a 10% maximum. Per the
Employment Agreement, all such merit adjustments shall be included in the County Manager's
base salary. However,to be consistent with the adopted FY2014 budget guidance,the County
Manager voluntarily requests that no merit pay be considered.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are appropriated in the County Manager Office budget.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
item.
RECOMMENDATION: The Board of County Commissioners completes the annual performance
appraisal process for the County Manager.
Submitted by: Leo E. Ochs,Jr., County Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.11.J.
Item Summary: Recommendation to complete the Annual Performance Appraisal for the
County Manager. (Leo E. Ochs,Jr., County Manager)
Meeting Date: 9/24/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
9/18/2013 8:16:27 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
9/18/2013 8:16:28 AM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 9/18/2013 5:53:13 PM
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commissioner Donna Fiala
District 1
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Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Performance Evaluation
Leo E. Ochs, Jr. County Manager
The County Manager's Employment Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners
provides for an annual evaluation of the County Manager's performance. Historically, this
performance has been measured against performance objectives set forth in that year's annual
Action Plan, by rating each of the performance objectives on a 1 to 3 scale, with 1 being Below
Standards; 2 being Meets Standards; and 3 being Exceeds Standards. Guidelines for scoring the
evaluation applying this scale are enclosed. Individual evaluations are then totaled and averaged
to determine the Board's collective position.
The County Manager is tasked with carrying out the policy direction provided by the Board of
County Commissioners. The position functions as the CEO, providing leadership and direction
over the day-to-day operations and management of the employees of the Board of County
Commissioners. The following Action Plan describes goals and performance expectations for
the County Manager for fiscal year 2013. These goals are based on the broad areas generally
expected to be performed by the Chief Executive Officer as well as specific areas of
organizational focus for this rating period.
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Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
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Score Result
1 • Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few areas
Below • Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
Standards organization's key business requirements
• Improvement trends and/or good performance levels reported for most
areas of importance to the organization's key business requirements
2 • No pattern of adverse trends and no poor performance levels in areas of
Meets importance to the organization's key business requirements
Standards • Some trends and/or current performance levels--evaluated against
relevant comparisons and/or benchmarks--show areas of strength and/or
good to very good relative performance levels
• Business results address most key customer,market, and process
requirements
• Current performance is excellent in most areas of importance to the
3 organization's key business requirements
Exceeds • Excellent improvement trends and/or sustained excellent performance
Standards levels in most areas
• Evidence of industry and benchmark leadership demonstrated in many
areas
• Business results fully address key customer, market, process, and action
plan requirements
Final Standard Rating Scale Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
1.00— 1.66 1.67—2.33 2.34-3.00
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County Manager Self-Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2013
1. Leadership and Organizational Direction- To provide clear and consistent direction to the County
workforce; to consistently display professionalism and personal and business ethics consistent with
Agency guiding principles; to maintain focus and commitment to long range strategic planning as the
key to achieving Agency's vision and mission;to achieve organizational results through the collective
efforts of a knowledgeable and motivated workforce; to implement strategies, plans and tactics to
effectively achieve operational and program goals and objectives; to anticipate and analyze problems
and to develop effective and innovative solutions.
A dedicated, professional and talented senior leadership team continues to effectively direct and
motivate the County workforce to carry out the policy directives and operational objectives of the
BCC. Major program and service goals and objectives are aligned around the Board's strategic plan
and Division 5 year business plans. Division business goals are, in turn, incorporated into each
department's annual work program and individual employee performance objectives and key result
targets. Several important long range planning initiatives have been completed and/or are progressing
as planned including the following: submission of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions for the
County's remaining 10 water basin areas to reflect updated topographical data, updates to the flood
plain management plans, transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, adoption of the LDC
Administrative Code and the capital asset management plan. The County Manager, with BCC
endorsement, has reorganized several operating departments during this review period to better align
functions with strategic goals, optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve accountability.
(Please see Tab 1A for specific references)
The staff has also developed and implemented cost effective, innovative solutions to a numbers of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period. (Please see Tab 1B
for specific references)
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• 2. Operational Effectiveness -To implement plans and effectively deploy or g anizational resources to
achieve operational objectives; to implement best management practices and business systems
designed to maintain quality service, control costs and improve customer satisfaction; to implement
business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality of products
and services; to implement policies, procedures and reporting systems to insure fmancial and
operational accountability and internal controls.
The County Manager continues to place a strong emphasis on management practices and business
systems that help our organization improve service, control costs and delight our customers.
Performance measurement and benchmarking have been integrated into our strategic, operational and
financial planning efforts. Business process improvement initiatives continue to be implemented in
an effort to eliminate waste and improve the quality of our services. Management conducts formal
assessments of our business risks and has enacted measures to improve our financial and operational
accountability. (Please see Tab 2A for specific references)
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3. Performance Management and Workforce Development — To recruit and retain talent needed to
provide best value services to customers;to maintain a comprehensive personnel management system
fully compliant with applicable employment and labor relations laws; to maintain a market based
compensation and benefit program;to maintain a performance management system fully aligned with
agency strategic and operational plans featuring measurable performance objectives, best practices
and industry benchmark comparisons; to provide comprehensive employee training and skill
enhancement programs, including an effective succession planning program to identify and train mid
managers with the desire and ability to step into senior management positions.
The Agency's leadership team proactively manages all facets of personnel management to insure our
ability to recruit and retain employees, provide competitive pay and benefit programs and maintain
compliance with relevant labor and employment laws. Despite constrained resources, the HR
department has continued to offer effective recognition programs, in-house training offerings and a
formal succession planning program for aspiring future leaders. The Risk Management Department
continues to deliver a self-insurance and loss prevention program that is market competitive,
actuarially sound and accountable. (Please see Tab 3A for specific references)
Below Meets Exceeds
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Commissioner Comments:
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• 4. Policy Execution and Support to the Board—To effectively implement directives and policy of the
Board; to timely and effectively respond to Board requests for information or assistance; to insure
BCC meeting agenda materials are accurate, thorough, accessible, clearly written and contain
appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal review; to provide recommendations for new
and/or improved Board policies and ordinances; to provide effective staff support to BCC Advisory
Boards and Committees; to assist the Board with preparation and execution of the County's federal
and state legislative programs;to provide the BCC with timely,accurate reports concerning matters of
importance to County government.
Staff responses to BCC inquiries and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough,
with very few exceptions. Commissioners have 24/7 accessibility to the County Manager via
personal meetings, e-mail communications and telephone contact. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that executive summaries are accurate, thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and
sufficient financial analysis and legal review. Staff has also worked effectively to execute numerous
policy and program initiatives directed by the Board during this review period under tight deadlines.
(Please see Tab 44for specific references)
Staff has also worked effectively with our state and federal lobbyist and the Florida Association of
Counties to insure the Board's legislative priorities were advanced in Tallahassee and Washington.
Noteworthy accomplishments include timely and complete staff work associated with the
implementation of RESTORE ACT organization and project evaluation/submittal processes and
collaborative work by staff, our legislative delegation and our state lobbyist to defeat attempts by
FDOT officials to modify previous legislation providing State funding of County operational
expenses associated with the new Alligator Alley/MM63 Public Safety facility.
Below Meets Exceeds
Standard Standard Standard
1 2 3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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5. Budget and Financial Management - To prepare a balanced budget in accordance with Board
established budget guidance; to make the best possible use of public funds with the awareness of the
need to operate efficiently and effectively; to proactively monitor and manage fiscal activities,
including reserve levels and revenue forecasts; to actively manage the County's debt structure and
financing mechanisms; to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts on internal audits and the
preparation of the CAFR.
The County Manager and staff have worked prudently and effectively to conservatively manage the
financial affairs of the Agency during some very challenging economic conditions. Based on BCC
guidance, staff produced a FY2013 budget that maintained the general fund millage rates;
significantly increased general fund reserves; maintained a policy compliant debt position; satisfied
state unfunded mandates; preserved front line operating services without the need for layoffs or
facility closures and allocated dollars to high priority asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive
management of the debt portfolio over the past three years has resulted in the refinancing of$289M in
outstanding general governmental and revenue bond debt which reduced the cost of borrowing by
$16M and maintained the Agency's investment quality credit rating. (Please see Tab 5A for specific
references)
The Board received a favorable year ending 2012 Consolidated Annual Financial Report(CAFR)and
continues to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts to address and correct findings on internal
audits.
Below Meets Exceeds
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• 6. Capital Improvements and Asset Management - To responsibly plan, construct and maintain the
County's critical public infrastructure and capital assets to ensure sustainability for the future; to
annually conduct the combined AUIR/CIE review of service levels and capital improvements with the
CCPC and BCC; to insure capital projects and contracts are managed in full compliance with BCC
policies and agency guidelines; to implement and evaluate the potential of the approved pilot asset
management system and develop funding recommendations to sustain the quality of the County's
established infrastructure and facilities.
All capital projects authorized in the FY 2013 budget are proceeding on schedule and within budget.
(Please see Tab 6A for speck references)
Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report to the BCC in
December, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated, comprehensive review of the capital
program that addresses level of service standards, specific project details and complete funding plans.
The County Manager has insured that critical infrastructure and equipment maintenance and
replacements were funded in the FY2013 and the proposed FY2014 budgets.
The agency's administration of contracts and payment processes has shown marked improvement
during this review period. As a result of the implementation of several new internal controls,
automated tracking systems and ongoing staff training, the number of payment irregularities and
questioned changes to contracts and work orders has been greatly reduced. Staff continues to look for
opportunities to improve procurement practices, contract management, value engineering, change
order utilization and contractor performance compliance associated with capital projects
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inoe 7. Public Information and Community Relations -To sustain public trust and confidence in County
government; to promote transparency and public involvement in County government; to meet
regularly with citizens, civic groups, businesses and homeowner associations; to ensure that public
requests for information and assistance are responded to in a timely and accurate manner; to improve
knowledge of government programs and services and encourage citizen participation by providing
understandable and complete information to the public; to work collaboratively with other
governmental and non-profit organizations to achieve common goals and mutual interests.
The County Manager continues to promote public trust and confidence in county government through
numerous public speaking engagements,television interviews, service on community leadership
organizations and frequent outreach to numerous civic,business and educational institutions and
associations. The Office of Communication and Customer Relations efficiently and effectively
handles a large volume of citizen service and public records requests. The Agency Issue
Management System(AIMS)continues to provide a fast, reliable method for the disposition of
constituent service requests and complaints. A concerted effort has been made to improve the
public's knowledge of the responsibilities and activities of their county government using a variety of
communication tools. In addition to traditional print and media outreach, staff has significantly
expanded the use of social media,the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer. We have expanded the use of Twitter and Facebook to
communicate a wide variety of good news and information about programs and special events. We
now have over 1,300 people following our daily tweets on Twitter and over 1,000 "likes"on
Facebook. We are also reaching thousands of people through our YouTube channel. This past year,
over 14,000 viewers watched instructional videos on such topics as E Permits, Intersection Pre-
( emption Devices,and Home-Based Businesses.
We are moving forward with cleaner, user-friendly enhancements to the County's website. These
enhancements are scheduled to be completed in September. Design plans include user friendly drop-
down menus containing important informational links for Residents,Visitors, and those interested in
Doing Business in Collier County. In addition, users will find a new section focusing on Open
Government and a section for"Bill Pay"where users will have easier access to pay for permits,utility
bills,traffic tickets, EMS bills,and vehicle registrations. The new, easy to navigate design, strives to
increase our website's first-time visitors while engaging existing users with new content.
The County Manager has also developed and nurtured effective working relationships with officials
in the Constitutional Offices, municipal governments, independent fire districts, water management
district and our local state legislative delegation in order to advance our common goals and mutual
interests.
Below Meets Exceeds
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Commissioner Comments:
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Significant Operational Initiatives for FY 2012:
A. Economic Development Program — Consistent with BCC direction, implement additional
strategies,programs and services to promote a better business climate in Collier County.
The new Business and Economic Development Director began work on February 1, 2013. In
addition to assessing the local business climate, establishing relationships with key business and
community leaders and building a start-up operation, staff has been working to formalize local
and regional partnerships to implement Board policy directives and refine economic development
program proposals that will help build a prosperous, sustainable local economy. A new set of
economic incentives proposals received initial BCC endorsement in March and will be presented
for final approval in September. Additional BCC directives to pursue local economic
development partnerships, review additional economic incentives, further review impact fees and
evaluate additional programs and tools to facilitate business attraction are all well underway and
planned for BCC presentation this Fall. (Please see Tab Al for specific references)
With respect to the regulatory environment, staff has continued its efforts to execute a business
model that facilitates business development, while maintaining the community's extraordinary
quality of life. Examples of actions taken to improve the business climate include proposed
revisions to streamline the LDC, revisions to the Building Code, expedited and automated
building plan review and inspection services, impact fee rate reductions, one-stop Business
Center services and frequent industry and community education forums. Feedback from
numerous customers indicates that our improvements are indeed noticeable and recognized by the
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industry. (Please see Tab A2 for specific references)
Below Meets Exceeds
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B. Emergency Medical Services—Continue to work collaboratively with community stakeholders
and policy-makers to evaluate the dynamic pre-hospital emergency medical services delivery
system in Collier County.
A considerable amount of staff time and effort has been directed toward support of the new
Public Safety Authority which began meeting this past October. EMS Department management
has been an active participant in all PSA matters and continues to work cooperatively with
independent fire districts and municipal fire departments to address specific concerns and
requests for more customized service delivery methods in their respective jurisdictions,
including consideration of alternatives to reduce the number of apparatus responding to
9-1-1 calls. Dispatch and response protocols have been modified in certain areas and quality
assurance standards have been improved. EMS staff is also in discussions with fire districts that
do not currently provide ALS engines to determine if there is a viable way to extend the program
into those areas. Staff continues to improve customer satisfaction through injury prevention,
public education and knowledge of the EMS system, including promoting the utilization
of civilian ownership and utilization of Automated External Defibrillators.
Below Meets Exceeds
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C. Asset Management — Enhance efforts to build an asset management capability in the Agency
that will provide complete visibility on the investments required over time to protect and preserve
the infrastructure and other critical assets of the organization.
On September 13,2011,the Board authorized staff to proceed with the development of an
Enterprise Asset Management(EAM)program that will be scalable and adaptable to county-wide
implementation. The Public Utilities Division is the lead for the agency with five, full-scale
demonstration projects that are scalable, adoptable, and flexible with common user interface
based on our current agency-wide GIS system. The Division is at the point of procurement and
will brief the Board in detail at the workshop on October 1.2013. (Please see Tab CI for specific
references)
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D. Grant Program Management - Conduct a thorough assessment of the current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and risks inherent in the Agency's existing grant programs and
implement structural and functional changes to improve accountability, compliance and internal
controls.
FY2013 marked the second year of operation for the agency's Grants Compliance Office. The
County Manager established the Grants Compliance Office, effectively centralizing all
administrative grant compliance functions at the corporate level under the Office of Management
and Budget, in February 2012. As a result, designated"grant controllers" have been deployed in
key operating units to implement consistent business processes and internal controls and carry out
corrective actions. The FY12 over FYI 1 Single Audit Report resulted in four (4) fewer findings
and significant recluptions in the severity of findings. Adverse findings were eliminated all
together. Full compliance assessments of all grant programs are in progress and expert technical
assistance is being utilized to certify compliance in each area
Procuring goods and services was identified as a key control activity. The OMB Grants
Compliance Office partnered with the Purchasing Department to develop a position to work as an
extension of the OMB Grants Compliance Office to ensure single audit compliance when
procuring goods and services with grants funds. This full time position works closely with all
Purchasing agents who ensure and are most familiar with Florida Statute and the Departments
that must be compliant with unique Federal and State grantor requirements. This position
develops and implements consistent countywide practices and protocols for single audit
compliance as set forth by the OMB Grants Compliance Office including standardization of
provisions packages,forms and SAP contract files that serve as the audit trail.
While a solid foundation has been laid to allow current and future grant requirements to be
proactively managed, several compliance issues still exist with some legacy grant projects that
will require additional time to correct. Of particular note during this review period is the marked
improvement and documented progress in the management of the Housing and Human Services
grant programs under new department leadership. (Please see Tab D1 for specific references)
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• County Manager Self-Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2013
1. Leadership and Organizational Direction- To provide clear and consistent direction to the County
workforce; to consistently display professionalism and personal and business ethics consistent with
Agency guiding principles; to maintain focus and commitment to Iong range strategic planning as the
key to achieving Agency's vision and mission;to achieve organizational results through the collective
efforts of a knowledgeable and motivated workforce; to implement strategies, plans and tactics to
effectively achieve operational and program goals and objectives; to anticipate and analyze problems
and to develop effective and innovative solutions.
A dedicated, professional and talented senior leadership team continues to effectively direct and
motivate the County workforce to carry out the policy directives and operational objectives of the
BCC. Major program and service goals and objectives are aligned around the Board's strategic plan
and Division 5 year business plans. Division business goals are, in turn, incorporated into each
department's annual work program and individual employee performance objectives and key result
targets. Several important long range planning initiatives have been completed and/or are progressing
as planned including the following: submission of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions for the
County's remaining 10 water basin areas to reflect updated topographical data, updates to the flood
plain management plans, transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, adoption of the LDC
Administrative Code and the capital asset management plan. The County Manager, with BCC
endorsement, has reorganized several operating departments during this review period to better align
• functions with strategic goals, optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve accountability.
(Please see Tab IA for specific references)
The staff has also developed and implemented cost effective. innovative solutions to a numbers of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period. (Please see Tab 1B
for specific references)
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2. Operational Effectiveness -To implement plans and effectively deploy organizational resources to
achieve operational objectives; to implement best management practices and business systems
designed to maintain quality service, control costs and improve customer satisfaction; to implement
business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality of products
and services; to implement policies, procedures and reporting systems to insure financial and
operational accountability and internal controls.
The County Manager continues to place a strong emphasis on management practices and business
systems that help our organization improve service, control costs and delight our customers.
Performance measurement and benchmarking have been integrated into our strategic, operational and
financial planning efforts. Business process improvement initiatives continue to be implemented in
an effort to eliminate waste and improve the quality of our services. Management conducts formal
assessments of our business risks and has enacted measures to improve our financial and operational
accountability. (Please see Tab 2A for specific references)
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3. Performance Management and Workforce Development — To recruit and retain talent needed to
provide best value services to customers;to maintain a comprehensive personnel management system
fully compliant with applicable employment and labor relations laws; to maintain a market based
compensation and benefit program; to maintain a performance management system fully aligned with
agency strategic and operational plans featuring measurable performance objectives, best practices
and industry benchmark comparisons; to provide comprehensive employee training and skill
enhancement programs, including an effective succession planning program to identify and train mid
managers with the desire and ability to step into senior management positions.
The Agency's leadership team proactively manages all facets of personnel management to insure our
ability to recruit and retain employees, provide competitive pay and benefit programs and maintain
compliance with relevant labor and employment laws. Despite constrained resources, the HR
department has continued to offer effective recognition programs, in-house training offerings and a
formal succession planning program for aspiring future leaders. The Risk Management Department
continues to deliver a self-insurance and loss prevention program that is market competitive,
actuarially sound and accountable. (Please see Tab 3A for specific references)
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4. Policy Execution and Support to the Board—To effectively implement directives and policy of the
Board; to timely and effectively respond to Board requests for information or assistance; to insure
BCC meeting agenda materials are accurate, thorough, accessible, clearly written and contain
appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal review; to provide recommendations for new
and/or improved Board policies and ordinances; to provide effective staff support to BCC Advisory
Boards and Committees; to assist the Board with preparation and execution of the County's federal
and state legislative programs;to provide the BCC with timely,accurate reports concerning matters of
importance to County government.
Staff responses to BCC inquiries and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough,
with very few exceptions. Commissioners have 24/7 accessibility to the County Manager via
personal meetings, e-mail communications and telephone contact. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that executive summaries are accurate, thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and
sufficient financial analysis and legal review. Staff has also worked effectively to execute numerous
policy and program initiatives directed by the Board during this review period under tight deadlines.
(Please see Tab 4A for specific references)
Staff has also worked effectively with our state and federal lobbyist and the Florida Association of
Counties to insure the Board's legislative priorities were advanced in Tallahassee and Washington.
Noteworthy accomplishments include timely and complete staff work associated with the
implementation of RESTORE ACT organization and project evaluation/submittal processes and
collaborative work by staff, our legislative delegation and our state lobbyist to defeat attempts by
FDOT officials to modify previous legislation providing State funding of County operational
expenses associated with the new Alligator Alley/MM63 Public Safety facility.
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5. Budget and Financial Management - To prepare a balanced budget in accordance with Board
established budget guidance; to make the best possible use of public funds with the awareness of the
need to operate efficiently and effectively; to proactively monitor and manage fiscal activities,
including reserve levels and revenue forecasts; to actively manage the County's debt structure and
financing mechanisms; to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts on internal audits and the
preparation of the CAFR.
The County Manager and staff have worked prudently and effectively to conservatively manage the
financial affairs of the Agency during some very challenging economic conditions. Based on BCC
guidance, staff produced a FY2013 budget that maintained the general fund millage rates;
significantly increased general fund reserves; maintained a policy compliant debt position; satisfied
state unfunded mandates; preserved front line operating services without the need for layoffs or
facility closures and allocated dollars to high priority asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive
management of the debt portfolio over the past three years has resulted in the refinancing of$289M in
outstanding general governmental and revenue bond debt which reduced the cost of borrowing by
$16M and maintained the Agency's investment quality credit rating. (Please see Tab 5A for specific
references)
The Board received a favorable year ending 2012 Consolidated Annual Financial Report(CAFR) and
continues to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts to address and correct findings on internal
audits.
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6. Capital Improvements and Asset Management - To responsibly plan, construct and maintain the
County's critical public infrastructure and capital assets to ensure sustainability for the future; to
annually conduct the combined AUIRJCIE review of service levels and capital improvements with the
CCPC and BCC; to insure capital projects and contracts are managed in full compliance with BCC
policies and agency guidelines; to implement and evaluate the potential of the approved pilot asset
management system and develop funding recommendations to sustain the quality of the County's
established infrastructure and facilities.
All capital projects authorized in the FY 2013 budget are proceeding on schedule and within budget.
(Please see Tab 6A for specific references)
Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report to the BCC in
December, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated, comprehensive review of the capital
program that addresses level of service standards, specific project details and complete funding plans.
The County Manager has insured that critical infrastructure and equipment maintenance and
replacements were funded in the FY2013 and the proposed FY2014 budgets.
The agency's administration of contracts and payment processes has shown marked improvement
during this review period. As a result of the implementation of several new internal controls,
automated tracking systems and ongoing staff training, the number of payment irregularities and
questioned changes to contracts and work orders has been greatly reduced. Staff continues to look for
opportunities to improve procurement practices, contract management, value engineering, change
order utilization and contractor performance compliance associated with capital projects
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7. Public Information and Community Relations - To sustain public trust and confidence in County
government; to promote transparency and public involvement in County government; to meet
regularly with citizens, civic groups, businesses and homeowner associations; to ensure that public
requests for information and assistance are responded to in a timely and accurate manner;to improve
knowledge of government programs and services and encourage citizen participation by providing
understandable and complete information to the public; to work collaboratively with other
governmental and non-profit organizations to achieve common goals and mutual interests.
The County Manager continues to promote public trust and confidence in county government through
numerous public speaking engagements,television interviews, service on community leadership
organizations and frequent outreach to numerous civic, business and educational institutions and
associations. The Office of Communication and Customer Relations efficiently and effectively
handles a large volume of citizen service and public records requests. The Agency Issue
Management System(AIMS)continues to provide a fast, reliable method for the disposition of
constituent service requests and complaints. A concerted effort has been made to improve the
public's knowledge of the responsibilities and activities of their county government using a variety of
communication tools. In addition to traditional print and media outreach, staff has significantly
expanded the use of social media,the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer. We have expanded the use of Twitter and Facebook to
communicate a wide variety of good news and information about programs and special events. We
now have over 1,300 people following our daily tweets on Twitter and over 1,000"likes"on
Facebook. We are also reaching thousands of people through our YouTube channel. This past year,
over 14,000 viewers watched instructional videos on such topics as E Permits, Intersection Pre-
. emption Devices,and Home-Based Businesses.
We are moving forward with cleaner, user-friendly enhancements to the County's website. These
enhancements are scheduled to be completed in September. Design plans include user friendly drop-
down menus containing important informational links for Residents, Visitors, and those interested in
Doing Business in Collier County. In addition, users will find a new section focusing on Open
Government and a section for`Bill Pay"where users will have easier access to pay for permits, utility
bills,traffic tickets, EMS bills,and vehicle registrations. The new, easy to navigate design, strives to
increase our website's first-time visitors while engaging existing users with new content.
The County Manager has also developed and nurtured effective working relationships with officials
in the Constitutional Offices, municipal governments, independent fire districts, water management
district and our local state legislative delegation in order to advance our common goals and mutual
interests.
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Significant Operational Initiatives for FY 2012:
A. Economic Development Program — Consistent with BCC direction, implement additional
strategies,programs and services to promote a better business climate in Collier County.
The new Business and Economic Development Director began work on February 1, 2013. In
addition to assessing the local business climate, establishing relationships with key business and
community leaders and building a start-up operation, staff has been working to formalize local
and regional partnerships to implement Board policy directives and refine economic development
program proposals that will help build a prosperous, sustainable local economy. A new set of
economic incentives proposals received initial BCC endorsement in March and will be presented
for final approval in September. Additional BCC directives to pursue local economic
development partnerships, review additional economic incentives, further review impact fees and
evaluate additional programs and tools to facilitate business attraction are all well underway and
planned for BCC presentation this Fall. (Please see Tab Al for specific references)
With respect to the regulatory environment, staff has continued its efforts to execute a business
model that facilitates business development, while maintaining the community's extraordinary
quality of life. Examples of actions taken to improve the business climate include proposed
revisions to streamline the LDC, revisions to the Building Code, expedited and automated
building plan review and inspection services, impact fee rate reductions, one-stop Business
Center services and frequent industry and community education forums. Feedback from
numerous customers indicates that our improvements are indeed noticeable and recognized by the
industry. (Please see Tab A2 for specific references)
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B. Emergency M edical Services—
Continue to work collaboratively with community stakeholders
and policy-makers to evaluate the dynamic pre-hospital emergency medical services delivery
system in Collier County.
A considerable amount of staff time and effort has been directed toward support of the new
Public Safety Authority which began meeting this past October. EMS Department management
has been an active participant in all PSA matters and continues to work cooperatively with
independent fire districts and municipal fire departments to address specific concerns and
requests for more customized service delivery methods in their respective jurisdictions,
including consideration of alternatives to reduce the number of apparatus responding to
9-1-1 calls. Dispatch and response protocols have been modified in certain areas and quality
assurance standards have been improved. EMS staff is also in discussions with fire districts that
do not currently provide ALS engines to determine if there is a viable way to extend the program
into those areas. Staff continues to improve customer satisfaction through injury prevention,
public education and knowledge of the EMS system, including promoting the utilization
of civilian ownership and utilization of Automated External Defibrillators.
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C. Asset Management — Enhance efforts to build an asset management capability in the Agency
that will provide complete visibility on the investments required over time to protect and preserve
the infrastructure and other critical assets of the organization.
On September 13,2011,the Board authorized staff to proceed with the development of an
Enterprise Asset Management(EAM)program that will be scalable and adaptable to county-wide
implementation. The Public Utilities Division is the lead for the agency with five,full-scale
demonstration projects that are scalable,adoptable, and flexible with common user interface
based on our current agency-wide GIS system. The Division is at the point of procurement and
will brief the Board in detail at the workshop on October 1, 2013. (Please see Tab Cl for specific
references)
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D. Grant Program Management - Conduct a thorough assessment of the current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and risks inherent in the Agency's existing grant programs and
implement structural and functional changes to improve accountability, compliance and internal
controls.
FY2013 marked the second year of operation for the agency's Grants Compliance Office. The
County Manager established the Grants Compliance Office, effectively centralizing all
administrative grant compliance functions at the corporate level under the Office of Management
and Budget, in February 2012. As a result, designated"grant controllers" have been deployed in
key operating units to implement consistent business processes and internal controls and carry out
corrective actions. The FY12 over FY11 Single Audit Report resulted in four(4) fewer findings
and significant reductions in the severity of findings. Adverse findings were eliminated all
together. Full compliance assessments of all grant programs are in progress and expert technical
assistance is being utilized to certify compliance in each area
Procuring goods and services was identified as a key control activity. The OMB Grants
Compliance Office partnered with the Purchasing Department to develop a position to work as an
extension of the OMB Grants Compliance Office to ensure single audit compliance when
procuring goods and services with grants funds. This full time position works closely with all
Purchasing agents who ensure and are most familiar with Florida Statute and the Departments
that must be compliant with unique Federal and State grantor requirements. This position
develops and implements consistent countywide practices and protocols for single audit
compliance as set forth by the OMB Grants Compliance Office including standardization of
provisions packages,forms and SAP contract files that serve as the audit trail.
• While a solid foundation has been laid to allow current and future grant requirements to be "
proactively managed, several compliance issues still exist with some legacy grant projects that
will require additional time to correct. Of particular note during this review period is the marked
improvement and documented progress in the management of the Housing and Human Services
grant programs under new department leadership. (Please see Tab DI for specific references)
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Donna Fiala Georgia A.Hiller,Esq. Tom Henning Fred W.Coyle Tim Nance
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 16,2013
To: Leo Ochs,County Manager
From: Commissioner Tom Henning,District 3
Re: County Manager Annual Evaluation
County Manger it is without question I can say that throughout the last year this agency has successfully
service Collier County citizens under your great leadership.
This year,you put the FEMA flood maps live online providing greater access to information for residents.
This was a great service benefiting property owners who live here year round as well as our part-time
property owners.
Appointing Jeff Wright to administer Code Enforcement will pay dividends for years to come as he has a
legal background and has clearly demonstrated his high q ualifications for the po sition alre ady.
As County Manager,you have continued to accommodate the County Commissioners by continuing
items on the agenda respecting our individual concerns and have edited through agenda changes with
showing true partnership.The county staff has provided exemplary service to my office answering
questions,providing information and meeting with citizens.
I look forward to working with you in the coming years. Therefore, I grade your performance evaluation
as"exceeding standards,"a level 3 ranking,in all categories uniformly.
For the upcoming fiscal year,I would like two key focuses to be added to your agenda.
The first key focus is to have a checks and balance system at Parks and Recreation for monetary
expenditures and to treat all county fiscal planners and staff with the same manner within the county's
present and future purchasing policy,being aware the purchasing policy may become more stringent
and address many of our fiscal concerns.
A second key focus is to provide cost effective health insurance for the employees.As you are already
working on potential cost savings measures,I request the County Manager and staff look at other health
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care options as may be necessary as a result of health care law changes and to ensure that employees
receive the best possible insurance without cost increases or with minimal cost increases.
Thank you for your continued desire to serve as County Manager and for leading this county and this
agency into a positive,strong future.
Commissioner Tom Hennin:, :• •'ct.3
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Commissioner Fred Cole
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EVALUATION FOR LEO OCHS
Mr.Ochs has once again earned an evaluation which exceeds standards. I
am pleased with his leadership, management, fiscal responsibility and
service to the public.I believe there are two areas where he should spend
additional effort for the next few years.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. Leo must develop leaders among
his staff who can assume key positions as retirement and attrition produce
vacancies. There are some excellent candidates, but the "bench strength" is
not very deep across the board.
MISSION FOCUS. Working for 5 bosses is an almost impossible
task. Leo has been successful so far in balancing the conflicting and
constantly changing positions of Commissioners without disrupting the
primary mission, but the negative impact on moral is real. The pressure will
likely increase over-the next few years. Leo will need to resist the
temptation to compromise important principles just to try to achieve
harmony with members of the Board. Service to the public is paramount
and should not be compromised for any other goal.
Fred Coyle
September 16, 2013
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County Manager Self-Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2013
1. Leadership and Organizational Direction- To provide clear and consistent direction to the County
workforce; to consistently display professionalism and personal and business ethics consistent with
Agency guiding principles;to maintain focus and commitment to long range strategic planning as the
key to achieving Agency's vision and mission;to achieve organizational results through the collective
efforts of a knowledgeable and motivated workforce; to implement strategies, plans and tactics to
effectively achieve operational and program goals and objectives;to anticipate and analyze problems
and to develop effective and innovative solutions.
A dedicated, professional and talented senior leadership team continues to effectively direct and
motivate the County workforce to carry out the policy directives and operational objectives of the
BCC. Major program and service goals and objectives are aligned around the Board's strategic plan
and Division 5 year business plans. Division business goals are, in turn, incorporated into each
department's annual work program and individual employee performance objectives and key result
targets. Several important long range planning initiatives have been completed and/or are progressing
as planned including the following: submission of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions for the
County's remaining 10 water basin areas to reflect updated topographical data, updates to the flood
plain management plans, transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, adoption of the LDC
Administrative Code and the capital asset management plan. The County Manager, with BCC
endorsement, has reorganized several operating departments during this review period to better align
functions with strategic goals,optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve accountability.
(Please see Tab IA for specific references)
The staff has also developed and implemented cost effective, innovative solutions to a numbers of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period. (Please see Tab lB
for specific references)
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2. Operational Effectiveness -To implement plans and effectively deploy organizational resources to
achieve operational objectives; to implement best management practices and business systems
designed to maintain quality service, control costs and improve customer satisfaction; to implement
business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality of products
and services; to implement policies, procedures and reporting systems to insure financial and
operational accountability and internal controls.
The County Manager continues to place a strong emphasis on management practices and business
systems that help our organization improve service, control costs and delight our customers.
Performance measurement and benchmarking have been integrated into our strategic, operational and
financial planning efforts. Business process improvement initiatives continue to be implemented in
an effort to eliminate waste and improve the quality of our services. Management conducts formal
assessments of our business risks and has enacted measures to improve our financial and operational
accountability. (Please see Tab 2A for specific references)
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3. Performance Management and Workforce Development—To recruit and retain talent needed to
provide best value services to customers;to maintain a comprehensive personnel management system
fully compliant with applicable employment and labor relations laws; to maintain a market based
compensation and benefit program;to maintain a performance management system fully aligned with
agency strategic and operational plans featuring measurable performance objectives, best practices
and industry benchmark comparisons; to provide comprehensive employee training and skill
enhancement programs, including an effective succession planning program to identify and train mid
managers with the desire and ability to step into senior management positions.
The Agency's leadership team proactively manages all facets of personnel management to insure our
ability to recruit and retain employees, provide competitive pay and benefit programs and maintain
compliance with relevant labor and employment laws. Despite constrained resources, the HR
department has continued to offer effective recognition programs, in-house training offerings and a
formal succession planning program for aspiring future leaders. The Risk Management Department
continues to deliver a self-insurance and loss prevention program that is market competitive,
actuarially sound and accountable. (Please see Tab 3A for specific references)
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4. Policy Execution and Support to the Board—To effectively implement directives and policy of the
Board; to timely and effectively respond to Board requests for information or assistance; to insure
BCC meeting agenda materials are accurate, thorough, accessible, clearly written and contain
appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal review; to provide recommendations for new
and/or improved Board policies and ordinances; to provide effective staff support to BCC Advisory
Boards and Committees; to assist the Board with preparation and execution of the County's federal
and state legislative programs;to provide the BCC with timely,accurate reports concerning matters of
importance to County government.
Staff responses to BCC inquiries and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough,
with very few exceptions. Commissioners have 24/7 accessibility to the County Manager via
personal meetings, e-mail communications and telephone contact. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that executive summaries are accurate, thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and
sufficient financial analysis and legal review. Staff has also worked effectively to execute numerous
policy and program initiatives directed by the Board during this review period under tight deadlines.
(Please see Tab 4A for specific references)
Staff has also worked effectively with our state and federal lobbyist and the Florida Association of
Counties to insure the Board's legislative priorities were advanced in Tallahassee and Washington.
Noteworthy accomplishments include timely and complete staff work associated with the
implementation of RESTORE ACT organization and project evaluation/submittal processes and
collaborative work by staff, our legislative delegation and our state lobbyist to defeat attempts by
FDOT officials to modify previous legislation providing State funding of County operational
expenses associated with the new Alligator Alley/MM63 Public Safety facility.
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5. Budget and Financial Management - To prepare a balanced budget in accordance with Board
established budget guidance; to make the best possible use of public funds with the awareness of the
need to operate efficiently and effectively; to proactively monitor and manage fiscal activities,
including reserve levels and revenue forecasts; to actively manage the County's debt structure and
financing mechanisms; to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts on internal audits and the
preparation of the CAFR.
The County Manager and staff have worked prudently and effectively to conservatively manage the
financial affairs of the Agency during some very challenging economic conditions. Based on BCC
guidance, staff produced a FY2013 budget that maintained the general fund millage rates;
significantly increased general fund reserves; maintained a policy compliant debt position; satisfied
state unfunded mandates; preserved front line operating services without the need for layoffs or
facility closures and allocated dollars to high priority asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive
management of the debt portfolio over the past three years has resulted in the refinancing of$289M in
outstanding general governmental and revenue bond debt which reduced the cost of borrowing by
$16M and maintained the Agency's investment quality credit rating. (Please see Tab 5A for specific
references)
The Board received a favorable year ending 2012 Consolidated Annual Financial Report(CAFR)and
continues to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts to address and correct findings on internal
audits.
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6. Capital Improvements and Asset Management- To responsibly plan, construct and maintain the
County's critical public infrastructure and capital assets to ensure sustainability for the future; to
annually conduct the combined AUIR/CIE review of service levels and capital improvements with the
CCPC and BCC; to insure capital projects and contracts are managed in full compliance with BCC
policies and agency guidelines; to implement and evaluate the potential of the approved pilot asset
management system and develop funding recommendations to sustain the quality of the County's
established infrastructure and facilities.
All capital projects authorized in the FY 2013 budget are proceeding on schedule and within budget.
(Please see Tab 6A for specific references)
Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report to the BCC in
December,after CCPC review,which will provide an integrated,comprehensive review of the capital
program that addresses level of service standards,specific project details and complete funding plans.
The County Manager has insured that critical infrastructure and equipment maintenance and
replacements were funded in the FY2013 and the proposed FY2014 budgets.
The agency's administration of contracts and payment processes has shown marked improvement
during this review period. As a result of the implementation of several new internal controls,
automated tracking systems and ongoing staff training, the number of payment irregularities and
questioned changes to contracts and work orders has been greatly reduced. Staff continues to look for
opportunities to improve procurement practices, contract management, value engineering, change
order utilization and contractor performance compliance associated with capital projects
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7. Public Information and Community Relations-To sustain public trust and confidence in County
government; to promote transparency and public involvement in County government; to meet
regularly with citizens, civic groups, businesses and homeowner associations; to ensure that public
requests for information and assistance are responded to in a timely and accurate manner;to improve
knowledge of government programs and services and encourage citizen participation by providing
understandable and complete information to the public; to work collaboratively with other
governmental and non-profit organizations to achieve common goals and mutual interests.
The County Manager continues to promote public trust and confidence in county government through
numerous public speaking engagements,television interviews,service on community leadership
organizations and frequent outreach to numerous civic, business and educational institutions and
associations. The Office of Communication and Customer Relations efficiently and effectively
handles a large volume of citizen service and public records requests. The Agency Issue
Management System(AIMS)continues to provide a fast,reliable method for the disposition of
constituent service requests and complaints. A concerted effort has been made to improve the
public's knowledge of the responsibilities and activities of their county government using a variety of
communication tools. In addition to traditional print and media outreach,staff has significantly
expanded the use of social media,the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer. We have expanded the use of Twitter and Facebook to
communicate a wide variety of good news and information about programs and special events. We
now have over 1,300 people following our daily tweets on Twitter and over 1,000"likes"on
Facebook. We are also reaching thousands of people through our YouTube channel. This past year,
over 14,000 viewers watched instructional videos on such topics as E Permits, Intersection Pre-
emption Devices,and Home-Based Businesses.
We are moving forward with cleaner,user-friendly enhancements to the County's website.These
enhancements are scheduled to be completed in September. Design plans include user friendly drop-
down menus containing important informational links for Residents,Visitors,and those interested in
Doing Business in Collier County. In addition,users will find a new section focusing on Open
Government and a section for"Bill Pay"where users will have easier access to pay for permits,utility
bills,traffic tickets,EMS bills,and vehicle registrations. The new,easy to navigate design, strives to
increase our website's first-time visitors while engaging existing users with new content.
The County Manager has also developed and nurtured effective working relationships with officials
in the Constitutional Offices, municipal governments, independent fire districts, water management
district and our local state legislative delegation in order to advance our common goals and mutual
interests.
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Significant Operational Initiatives for FY 2012:
A. Economic Development Program — Consistent with BCC direction, implement additional
strategies,programs and services to promote a better business climate in Collier County.
The new Business and Economic Development Director began work on February 1, 2013. In
addition to assessing the local business climate, establishing relationships with key business and
community leaders and building a start-up operation, staff has been working to formalize local
and regional partnerships to implement Board policy directives and refine economic development
program proposals that will help build a prosperous, sustainable local economy. A new set of
economic incentives proposals received initial BCC endorsement in March and will be presented
for final approval in September. Additional BCC directives to pursue local economic
development partnerships,review additional economic incentives,further review impact fees and
evaluate additional programs and tools to facilitate business attraction are all well underway and
planned for BCC presentation this Fall. (Please see Tab Al for specific references)
With respect to the regulatory environment, staff has continued its efforts to execute a business
model that facilitates business development, while maintaining the community's extraordinary
quality of life. Examples of actions taken to improve the business climate include proposed
revisions to streamline the LDC, revisions to the Building Code, expedited and automated
building plan review and inspection services, impact fee rate reductions, one-stop Business
Center services and frequent industry and community education forums. Feedback from
numerous customers indicates that our improvements are indeed noticeable and recognized by the
industry. (Please see Tab A2 for specific references)
Below Meets Exceeds
Standard Standard Standard
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B. Emergency Medical Services—Continue to work collaboratively with community stakeholders
and policy-makers to evaluate the dynamic pre-hospital emergency medical services delivery
system in Collier County.
A considerable amount of staff time and effort has been directed toward support of the new
Public Safety Authority which began meeting this past October. EMS Department management
has been an active participant in all PSA matters and continues to work cooperatively with
independent fire districts and municipal fire departments to address specific concerns and
requests for more customized service delivery methods in their respective jurisdictions,
including consideration of alternatives to reduce the number of apparatus responding to
9-1-1 calls. Dispatch and response protocols have been modified in certain areas and quality
assurance standards have been improved. EMS staff is also in discussions with fire districts that
do not currently provide ALS engines to determine if there is a viable way to extend the program
into those areas. Staff continues to improve customer satisfaction through injury prevention,
public education and knowledge of the EMS system, including promoting the utilization
of civilian ownership and utilization of Automated External Defibrillators.
Below Meets Exceeds
Standard Standard Standard
1 2 3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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C. Asset Management — Enhance efforts to build an asset management capability in the Agency
that will provide complete visibility on the investments required over time to protect and preserve
the infrastructure and other critical assets of the organization.
On September 13,2011,the Board authorized staff to proceed with the development of an
Enterprise Asset Management(EAM)program that will be scalable and adaptable to county-wide
implementation. The Public Utilities Division is the lead for the agency with five,full-scale
demonstration projects that are scalable, adoptable,and flexible with common user interface
based on our cun-ent agency-wide GIS system.The Division is at the point of procurement and
will brief the Board in detail at the workshop on October 1,2013. (Please see Tab CI for specific
references)
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D. Grant Program Management - Conduct a thorough assessment of the current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and risks inherent in the Agency's existing grant programs and
implement structural and functional changes to improve accountability, compliance and internal
controls.
FY2013 marked the second year of operation for the agency's Grants Compliance Office. The
County Manager established the Grants Compliance Office, effectively centralizing all
administrative grant compliance functions at the corporate level under the Office of Management
and Budget, in February 2012. As a result,designated "grant controllers"have been deployed in
key operating units to implement consistent business processes and internal controls and carry out
corrective actions. The FY12 over FYI 1 Single Audit Report resulted in four(4) fewer findings
and significant reductions in the severity of findings. Adverse findings were eliminated all
together. Full compliance assessments of all grant programs are in progress and expert technical
assistance is being utilized to certify compliance in each area
Procuring goods and services was identified as a key control activity. The OMB Grants
Compliance Office partnered with the Purchasing Department to develop a position to work as an
extension of the OMB Grants Compliance Office to ensure single audit compliance when
procuring goods and services with grants funds. This full time position works closely with all
Purchasing agents who ensure and are most familiar with Florida Statute and the Departments
that must be compliant with unique Federal and State grantor requirements. This position
develops and implements consistent countywide practices and protocols for single audit
compliance as set forth by the OMB Grants Compliance Office including standardization of
provisions packages, forms and SAP contract files that serve as the audit trail.
While a solid foundation has been laid to allow current and future grant requirements to be
proactively managed, several compliance issues still exist with some legacy grant projects that
will require additional time to correct. Of particular note during this review period is the marked
improvement and documented progress in the management of the Housing and Human Services
grant programs under new department leadership. (Please see Tab DI for specific references)
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Commissioner Tim Nance
District 5
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Leo E. Ochs, Jr. County Manager
The County Manager's Employment Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners
provides for an annual evaluation of the County Manager's performance. Historically, this
performance has been measured against performance objectives set forth in that year's annual
Action Plan, by rating each of the performance objectives on a 1 to 3 scale, with 1 being Below
Standards; 2 being Meets Standards; and 3 being Exceeds Standards. Guidelines for scoring the
evaluation applying this scale are enclosed. Individual evaluations are then totaled and averaged
to determine the Board's collective position.
The County Manager is tasked with carrying out the policy direction provided by the Board of
County Commissioners. The position functions as the CEO, providing leadership and direction
over the day-to-day operations and management of the employees of the Board of County
Commissioners. The following Action Plan describes goals and performance expectations for
the County Manager for fiscal year 2013. These goals are based on the broad areas generally
• expected to be performed by the Chief Executive Officer as well as specific areas of
organizational focus for this rating period.
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Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1 • Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few areas
Below • Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
Standards • organization's key business requirements
• Improvement trends and/or good performance levels reported for most
areas of importance to the organization's key business requirements
2 • No pattern of adverse trends and no poor performance levels in areas of
Meets importance to the organization's key business requirements
Standards • Some trends and/or current performance levels--evaluated against
relevant comparisons and/or benchmarks--show areas of strength and/or
good to very good relative performance levels
• Business results address most key customer,market,and process
requirements
• Current performance is excellent in most areas of importance to the
3 organization's key business requirements
Exceeds • Excellent improvement trends and/or sustained excellent performance
Standards levels in most areas
• Evidence of industry and benchmark leadership demonstrated in many
areas
• Business results fully address key customer,market,process,and action
plan requirements
Final Standard Rating Scale Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
1.00- 1.66 1.67-2.33 2.34-3.00
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• County Manager Self-Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2013
1. Leadership and Organizational Direction- To provide clear and consistent direction to the County
workforce; to consistently display professionalism and personal and business ethics consistent with
Agency guiding principles;to maintain focus and commitment to long range strategic planning as the
key to achieving Agency's vision and mission;to achieve organizational results through the collective
efforts of a knowledgeable and motivated workforce; to implement strategies, plans and tactics to
effectively achieve operational and program goals and objectives; to anticipate and analyze problems
and to develop effective and innovative solutions.
A dedicated, professional and talented senior leadership team continues to effectively direct and
motivate the County workforce to carry out the policy directives and operational objectives of the
BCC. Major program and service goals and objectives are aligned around the Board's strategic plan
and Division 5 year business plans. Division business goals are, in turn, incorporated into each
department's annual work program and individual employee performance objectives and key result
targets. Several important long range planning initiatives have been completed and/or are progressing
as planned including the following: submission of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions for the
County's remaining 10 water basin areas to reflect updated topographical data, updates to the flood
plain management plans, transmittal of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, adoption of the LDC
Administrative Code and the capital asset management plan. The County Manager, with BCC
endorsement, has reorganized several operating departments during this review period to better align
functions with strategic goals, optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve accountability.
• (Please see Tab 1A for specific references)
The staff has also developed and implemented cost effective, innovative solutions to a numbers of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period. (Please see Tab IB
for specific references)
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2. Operational Effectiveness -To implement plans and effectively deploy organizational resources to
achieve operational objectives; to implement best management practices and business systems
designed to maintain quality service, control costs and improve customer satisfaction; to implement
business process improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency and quality of products
and services; to implement policies, procedures and reporting systems to insure financial and
operational accountability and internal controls.
The County Manager continues to place a strong emphasis on management practices and business
systems that help our organization improve service, control costs and delight our customers.
Performance measurement and benchmarking have been integrated into our strategic, operational and
financial planning efforts. Business process improvement initiatives continue to be implemented in
an effort to eliminate waste and improve the quality of our services. Management conducts formal
assessments of our business risks and has enacted measures to improve our financial and operational
accountability. (Please see Tab 2A for specific references)
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3. Performance Management and Workforce Development — To recruit and retain talent needed to
provide best value services to customers;to maintain a comprehensive personnel management system
fully compliant with applicable employment and labor relations laws; to maintain a market based
compensation and benefit program;to maintain a performance management system fully aligned with
agency strategic and operational plans featuring measurable performance objectives, best practices
and industry benchmark comparisons; to provide comprehensive employee training and skill
enhancement programs, including an effective succession planning program to identify and train mid
managers with the desire and ability to step into senior management positions.
The Agency's leadership team proactively manages all facets of personnel management to insure our
ability to recruit and retain employees, provide competitive pay and benefit programs and maintain
compliance with relevant labor and employment laws. Despite constrained resources, the HR
department has continued to offer effective recognition programs, in-house training offerings and a
formal succession planning program for aspiring future leaders. The Risk Management Department
continues to deliver a self-insurance and loss prevention program that is market competitive,
actuarially sound and accountable. (Please see Tab 3A for specific references)
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4. Policy Execution and Support to the Board—To effectively implement directives and policy of the
Board; to timely and effectively respond to Board requests for information or assistance; to insure
BCC meeting agenda materials are accurate, thorough, accessible, clearly written and contain
appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal review; to provide recommendations for new
and/or improved Board policies and ordinances; to provide effective staff support to BCC Advisory
Boards and Committees; to assist the Board with preparation and execution of the County's federal
and state legislative programs;to provide the BCC with timely,accurate reports concerning matters of
importance to County government.
Staff responses to BCC inquiries and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough,
with very few exceptions. Commissioners have 24/7 accessibility to the County Manager via
personal meetings, e-mail communications and telephone contact. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that executive summaries are accurate, thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and
sufficient financial analysis and legal review. Staff has also worked effectively to execute numerous
policy and program initiatives directed by the Board during this review period under tight deadlines.
(Please see Tab 4Afor specific references)
Staff has also worked effectively with our state and federal lobbyist and the Florida Association of
Counties to insure the Board's legislative priorities were advanced in Tallahassee and Washington.
Noteworthy accomplishments include timely and complete staff work associated with the
implementation of RESTORE ACT organization and project evaluation/submittal processes and
collaborative work by staff, our legislative delegation and our state lobbyist to defeat attempts by
FDOT officials to modify previous legislation providing State funding of County operational
expenses associated with the new Alligator Alley/MM63 Public Safety facility.
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5. Budget and Financial Management - To prepare a balanced budget in accordance with Board
established budget guidance; to make the best possible use of public funds with the awareness of the
need to operate efficiently and effectively; to proactively monitor and manage fiscal activities,
including reserve levels and revenue forecasts; to actively manage the County's debt structure and
financing mechanisms; to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts on internal audits and the
preparation of the CAFR.
The County Manager and staff have worked prudently and effectively to conservatively manage the
financial affairs of the Agency during some very challenging economic conditions. Based on BCC
guidance, staff produced a FY2013 budget that maintained the general fund millage rates;
significantly increased general fund reserves; maintained a policy compliant debt position; satisfied
state unfunded mandates; preserved front line operating services without the need for layoffs or
facility closures and allocated dollars to high priority asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive
management of the debt portfolio over the past three years has resulted in the refinancing of$289M in
outstanding general governmental and revenue bond debt which reduced the cost of borrowing by
$16M and maintained the Agency's investment quality credit rating. (Please see Tab 5A for specific
references)
The Board received a favorable year ending 2012 Consolidated Annual Financial Report(CAFR) and
continues to work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts to address and correct findings on internal
audits.
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6. Capital Improvements and Asset Management - To responsibly plan, construct and maintain the
County's critical public infrastructure and capital assets to ensure sustainability for the future; to
annually conduct the combined AUIR/CIE review of service levels and capital improvements with the
CCPC and BCC; to insure capital projects and contracts are managed in full compliance with BCC
policies and agency guidelines; to implement and evaluate the potential of the approved pilot asset
management system and develop funding recommendations to sustain the quality of the County's
established infrastructure and facilities.
All capital projects authorized in the FY 2013 budget are proceeding on schedule and within budget.
(Please see Tab 6A for specific references)
Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report to the BCC in
December, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated, comprehensive review of the capital
program that addresses level of service standards, specific project details and complete funding plans.
The County Manager has insured that critical infrastructure and equipment maintenance and
replacements were funded in the FY2013 and the proposed FY2014 budgets.
The agency's administration of contracts and payment processes has shown marked improvement
during this review period. As a result of the implementation of several new internal controls,
automated tracking systems and ongoing staff training, the number of payment irregularities and
questioned changes to contracts and work orders has been greatly reduced. Staff continues to look for
opportunities to improve procurement practices, contract management, value engineering, change
order utilization and contractor performance compliance associated with capital projects
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7. Public Information and Community Relations - To sustain public trust and confidence in County
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government; to promote transparency and public involvement in County government; to meet
regularly with citizens, civic groups, businesses and homeowner associations; to ensure that public
requests for information and assistance are responded to in a timely and accurate manner; to improve
knowledge of government programs and services and encourage citizen participation by providing
understandable and complete information to the public; to work collaboratively with other
governmental and non-profit organizations to achieve common goals and mutual interests.
The County Manager continues to promote public trust and confidence in county government through
numerous public speaking engagements,television interviews, service on community leadership
organizations and frequent outreach to numerous civic, business and educational institutions and
associations. The Office of Communication and Customer Relations efficiently and effectively
handles a large volume of citizen service and public records requests. The Agency Issue
Management System (AIMS)continues to provide a fast,reliable method for the disposition of
constituent service requests and complaints. A concerted effort has been made to improve the
public's knowledge of the responsibilities and activities of their county government using a variety of
communication tools. In addition to traditional print and media outreach, staff has significantly
expanded the use of social media,the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer. We have expanded the use of Twitter and Facebook to
communicate a wide variety of good news and information about programs and special events. We
now have over 1,300 people following our daily tweets on Twitter and over 1,000 "likes"on
Facebook. We are also reaching thousands of people through our YouTube channel. This past year,
over 14,000 viewers watched instructional videos on such topics as E Permits, Intersection Pre-
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We are moving forward with cleaner, user-friendly enhancements to the County's website. These
enhancements are scheduled to be completed in September. Design plans include user friendly drop-
down menus containing important informational links for Residents,Visitors, and those interested in
Doing Business in Collier County. In addition, users will find a new section focusing on Open
Government and a section for"Bill Pay"where users will have easier access to pay for permits, utility
bills,traffic tickets, EMS bills,and vehicle registrations. The new,easy to navigate design, strives to
increase our website's first-time visitors while engaging existing users with new content.
The County Manager has also developed and nurtured effective working relationships with officials
in the Constitutional Offices, municipal governments, independent fire districts, water management
district and our local state legislative delegation in order to advance our common goals and mutual
interests.
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Significant Operational Initiatives for FY 2012:
A. Economic Development Program — Consistent with BCC direction, implement additional
strategies,programs and services to promote a better business climate in Collier County.
The new Business and Economic Development Director began work on February 1, 2013. In
addition to assessing the local business climate, establishing relationships with key business and
community leaders and building a start-up operation, staff has been working to formalize local
and regional partnerships to implement Board policy directives and refine economic development
program proposals that will help build a prosperous, sustainable local economy. A new set of
economic incentives proposals received initial BCC endorsement in March and will be presented
for final approval in September. Additional BCC directives to pursue local economic
development partnerships, review additional economic incentives, further review impact fees and
evaluate additional programs and tools to facilitate business attraction are all well underway and
planned for BCC presentation this Fall. (Please see Tab AI for speci is references)
With respect to the regulatory environment, staff has continued its efforts to execute a business
model that facilitates business development, while maintaining the community's extraordinary
quality of life. Examples of actions taken to improve the business climate include proposed
revisions to streamline the LDC, revisions to the Building Code, expedited and automated
building plan review and inspection services, impact fee rate reductions, one-stop Business
Center services and frequent industry and community education forums. Feedback from
numerous customers indicates that our improvements are indeed noticeable and recognized by the
industry. (Please see Tab A2 for specific references)
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B. Emergency Medical Services —Continue to work collaboratively with community stakeholders
and policy-makers to evaluate the dynamic pre-hospital emergency medical services delivery
system in Collier County.
A considerable amount of staff time and effort has been directed toward support of the new
Public Safety Authority which began meeting this past October. EMS Department management
has been an active participant in all PSA matters and continues to work cooperatively with
independent fire districts and municipal fire departments to address specific concerns and
requests for more customized service delivery methods in their respective jurisdictions,
including consideration of alternatives to reduce the number of apparatus responding to
9-1-1 calls. Dispatch and response protocols have been modified in certain areas and quality
assurance standards have been improved. EMS staff is also in discussions with fire districts that
do not currently provide ALS engines to determine if there is a viable way to extend the program
into those areas. Staff continues to improve customer satisfaction through injury prevention,
public education and knowledge of the EMS system, including promoting the utilization
of civilian ownership and utilization of Automated External Defibrillators.
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C. Asset Management — Enhance efforts to build an asset management capability in the Agency
that will provide complete visibility on the investments required over time to protect and preserve
the infrastructure and other critical assets of the organization.
On September 13,2011,the Board authorized staff to proceed with the development of an
Enterprise Asset Management(EAM)program that will be scalable and adaptable to county-wide
implementation. The Public Utilities Division is the lead for the agency with five,full-scale
demonstration projects that are scalable, adoptable, and flexible with common user interface
based on our current agency-wide GIS system. The Division is at the point of procurement and
will brief the Board in detail at the workshop on October 1, 2013. (Please see Tab CI for specific
references)
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iD. Grant Program Management - Conduct a thorough assessment of the current strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and risks inherent in the Agency's existing grant programs and
implement structural and functional changes to improve accountability, compliance and internal
controls.
FY2013 marked the second year of operation for the agency's Grants Compliance Office. The
County Manager established the Grants Compliance Office, effectively centralizing all
administrative grant compliance functions at the corporate level under the Office of Management
and Budget, in February 2012. As a result, designated "grant controllers" have been deployed in
key operating units to implement consistent business processes and internal controls and carry out
corrective actions. The FY12 over FY11 Single Audit Report resulted in four(4) fewer findings
and significant reductions in the severity of findings. Adverse findings were eliminated all
together. Full compliance assessments of all grant programs are in progress and expert technical
assistance is being utilized to certify compliance in each area
Procuring goods and services was identified as a key control activity. The OMB Grants
Compliance Office partnered with the Purchasing Department to develop a position to work as an
extension of the OMB Grants Compliance Office to ensure single audit compliance when
procuring goods and services with grants funds. This full time position works closely with all
Purchasing agents who ensure and are most familiar with Florida Statute and the Departments
that must be compliant with unique Federal and State grantor requirements. This position
develops and implements consistent countywide practices and protocols for single audit
compliance as set forth by the OMB Grants Compliance Office including standardization of
provisions packages, forms and SAP contract files that serve as the audit trail.
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proactively managed, several compliance issues still exist with some legacy grant projects that
will require additional time to correct. Of particular note during this review period is the marked
improvement and documented progress in the management of the Housing and Human Services
grant programs under new department leadership. (Please see Tab Dl for specific references)
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Below are the standards for scoring the self-appraisal. These should help you decide on how to grade
each of the areas on my KRA/appraisal form.
Score Result
1 • Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few areas
Below • Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
Standards organization's key business requirements
• Improvement trends and/or good performance levels reported for most
areas of importance to the organization's key business requirements
2 • No pattern of adverse trends and no poor performance levels in areas of
Meets importance to the organization's key business requirements
Standards • Some trends and/or current performance levels--evaluated against
relevant comparisons and/or benchmarks--show areas of strength and/or
good to very good relative performance levels
• Business results address most key customer, market, and process
requirements
• Current performance is excellent in most areas of importance to the
3 organization's key business requirements
Exceeds • Excellent improvement trends and/or sustained excellent performance
Standards levels in most areas
• Evidence of industry and benchmark leadership demonstrated in many
areas
• Business results fully address key customer, market, process, and action
plan requirements
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Rating Scale
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FY2012 Action Plan Goals
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
LEADERSHIP AND Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
ORGANIZATIONAL
DIRECTION
2 3 3 2.5 2.5
OPERATIONAL Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
EFFECTIVENESS Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
2 3 3 2.5 2.5
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
PERFORMANCE Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
MANAGEMENT AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
2.5 3 _ 3 2.5 2.5
POLICY EXECUTION AND Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
SUPPORT TO THE BOARD Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
2 3 3 2.33 2.5
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
MANAGEMENT
2.5 3 3 2.5 3
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
ASSET MANAGEMENT Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
2.5 2.5 3 2.5 2
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Significant Operational Initiatives for FY 2012 400 t
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
PROGRAM Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
2.5 3 3 2.0 2
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
SERVICES
2.5 2.5 3 2.5 3
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
ASSET MANAGEMENT Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
2 2.5 3 2.5 2.5
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
GRANT PROGRAM Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
MANAGEMENT
2 3 3 2.3 2.5
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Tally Sheet
Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm. Comm.
Fiala Hiller Henning Coyle Nance
Average Grade/Commissioner 2.23 2.86 3.00 2.40 2.55
Final Standard Rating Scale Needs Meets Exceeds
Improvement Expectations Expectations
1.00-1.66 1.67-2.33 2.34-3.00
Overall Average Grade 2.61
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