Agenda 10/22/2019 Item #5A (Lifetime Achievemnt Award)10/22/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Presentation by Commissioner Bill McDaniel recognizing Commissioner Donna Fiala as the
recipient of the 2019 Transportation Disadvantaged William G. and Budd Bell Lifetime
Achievement Award.
OBJECTIVE: Recognize Commissioner Donna Fiala for the lifetime achievement award received on
September 18, 2019.
CONSIDERATIONS: Each year, the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD)
recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a long-term leadership role in advocating transportation
issues.
Commissioner Fiala has served as the Chair/Leader of the Collier County Local Coordinating Board
(LCB) for Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) for 17 years. She has provided leadership and guidance to
the LCB through changing membership and through changing policies and processes.
As the Chair of the LCB, she has guided many changes to the TD service. The most prominent was for
the County to take over as Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC). With that takeover, she has
been an advocate for funding the TD program. Ensuring that even during the recession, the TD
population still had consistent, affordable access to transportation.
Commissioner Fiala is one of the longest serving Chairs of LCBs statewide. She has gone above a nd
beyond the requirements of a LCB chair by tirelessly listening to users, providers, the TD Commission
and making recommendations for service as she sees appropriate. Through her dedication and oversight,
Commission Fiala has helped make sure that the TD services run smoothly, effectively and efficiently for
the users in Collier County. Through her advocacy, she has ensured that the TD population in Collier
County has access to services that improve quality of life. During the economic downturn, she remained
a champion for those who needed special transportation the most. She continued to speak for the
Transportation Disadvantaged amidst financial challenges that were faced by local governments.
On September 18, 2019, during the 40th Annual Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Award
Program, the Florida CTD recognized Commissioner Donna Fiala as the recipient of the William G and
Budd Bell Lifetime Achievement Award.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed with pleasure by the County Attorney,
raises no legal issues, and requires majority support for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
executive summry.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board recognize Commissioner Donna Fiala as the recipient of the
William G. and Budd Bell Lifetime Achievement Award.
Prepared By: Brandy Otero, Collier MPO Principal Planner
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10/22/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.A
Doc ID: 10290
Item Summary: Presentation by Commissioner Bill McDaniel recognizing Commissioner Donna
Fiala as the recipient of the 2019 Transportation Disadvantaged William G. and Budd Bell Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Meeting Date: 10/22/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Senior – Metropolitan Planning Organization
Name: Brandy Otero
09/24/2019 10:49 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Executive Director - MPO – Metropolitan Planning Organization
Name: Anne McLaughlin
09/24/2019 10:49 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Metropolitan Planning Organization Anne McLaughlin Additional Reviewer Completed 09/24/2019 10:57 AM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Level 1 Reviewer Completed 09/24/2019 11:15 AM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 09/24/2019 11:16 AM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Department Head Review Completed 09/24/2019 11:16 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/25/2019 3:24 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/04/2019 10:28 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 10/04/2019 4:59 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/12/2019 10:14 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/22/2019 9:00 AM
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