Agenda 12/11/2018 Item # 3D112/11/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Christine Boni, Accountant, Administrative Services Department as
the November 2018 Employee of the Month.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of an employee who has made significant
contributions to the organization or to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Christine has been with Collier County for 20 years and works in the Emergency
Management Division.
On a day to day basis, Christine’s work can sometimes be overlooked because all her expertise happens at
her computer, through grant management, finances and budgeting. However, during the Hurricane Irma
event, Christine stepped up by offering to assist the Special Needs program. The hurricane caused great
fear and increased awareness for the medically dependent, frail, and elderly population of Collier County.
Prior to Irma, there were about 1,800 applications on file for the special needs program, and that swelled
to over 2,600 before and during the event. Christine received the five-page applications which needed to
be vetted, logged and processed. Each of those applications was for someone in need and Christine’s
assistance allowed the Special Needs Team in Emergency Services to reach out to every qualified
applicant.
As we all know, the event may have ended, but the work continues; the Special Needs database continues
to be an evolving and growing program for Emergency Management. Due to increased storm activity this
year and on-going emergency education, the Collier County community is continuing to register for this
proactive program. During their yearly mailing, Christine has received hundreds of registrations and has
researched the status of each of the community members registered, as she continues to monitor the
applicant list; following up on applications and post card mailings to assure that we are current in meeting
the needs of our citizens should another event arise, and also so Emergency Services is prepared to offer
assistance at a moment’s notice. Without Christine’s help before, during, and even now, long after the
hurricane, we would not be able to assist as many citizens as effectively and seamlessly as we do now.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Employee of the Month” receives a $150 cash award. Funds for this
are available in the employee's budget cost center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the recognition of Christine Boni as the November 2018
Employee of the Month.
Prepared by: Katie Whittier, Recognition and Retirement Coordinator, Human Resources Division
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12/11/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.D.1
Doc ID: 7272
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Christine Boni, Accountant, Admi nistrative
Services Department as the November 2018 Employee of the Month.
Meeting Date: 12/11/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Name: Katherine Whittier
11/07/2018 7:14 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
11/07/2018 7:14 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Additional Reviewer Completed 11/08/2018 8:38 AM
Administrative Services Department Paula Brethauer Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 11/13/2018 11:47 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 11/13/2018 3:03 PM
County Attorney's Office Katherine Whittier Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 11/07/2018 7:14 AM
Office of Management and Budget Katherine Whittier Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 11/07/2018 7:14 AM
County Attorney's Office Katherine Whittier CAO Preview Skipped 11/07/2018 7:14 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/26/2018 7:30 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/11/2018 9:00 AM
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