Agenda 09/22/2020 Item #11F (County Manager Annual Performance Appraisal)09/22/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept the completed 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 FY2021 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 accepts the completed annual
performance appraisal process for the County Manager.
Submitted By: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. CM's 2020 Self -Appraisal Final (PDF)
2. Commissioner Fiala - District 1 (PDF)
3. Commissioner Solis - District 2 (PDF)
4. Commissioners Saunders - District 3 (PDF)
5. Commissioner Taylor - District 4 (PDF)
6. Commissioner McDaniel - District 5 (DOCX)
7. FY2021 Grading Pages and Tally Sheet (DOCX)
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09/22/2020
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: I LF
Doe ID: 13601
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the completed Annual Performance Appraisal for the
County Manager. (Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager)
Meeting Date: 09/22/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager — County Manager's Office
Name: MaryJo Brock
09/16/2020 2:40 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager — County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
09/16/2020 2:40 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget MaryJo Brock
County Attorney's Office MaryJo Brock
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Level 4 County Manager Review
Meeting Pending
Skipped 09/16/2020 11:02 AM
Skipped 09/16/2020 11:02 AM
Completed 09/16/2020 2:55 PM
09/22/2020 9:00 AM
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LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION
Objective #1:
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 organizationa
results through the collective efforts of a
knowledgeable and motivated workforce; tc
implement strategies, plans and tactics to
effectively achieve operational and prograrr
goals and objectives; to anticipate and
analyze problems and to develop effective
and innovative solutions.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 2
The County Manager routinely evaluates the
organizational structure of the agency and
looks for ways to optimize performance. Thi!
year operations support team members from
the Tourism Division, Community
Redevelopment Areas, Economic
Development, and Pelican Bay Services
Division have been centralized into a broade
support team for each of the Executive
Office divisions to utilize and build upon the
skills of team members already assigned to
those divisions. The goal is to be more
strategic, efficient, and effective in how we
manage our resources.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 3
The agency presented opportunities to
insource certain functions related to
landscape maintenance and facilities
maintenance to the Productivity Committee.
Each of the programs will require initial
setup cost but will quickly recapture these
cost through cost savings and stabilized cost
to perform work. In addition, these program
will allow the County to be more agile when
responding to smaller landscape median
projects and routine facilities projects. The
Committee supported each of these
i nsou rci ng projects. The agency will seek the
committee's feedback regarding other
opportunities in the agency as they arise.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 4
The agency has successfully utilized Direct
Material Purchases (DMP) on recent projects.
Through this process the County can take
advantage of their tax-exempt status to
directly purchase materials for public works
construction projects and often at lower cosl
than these materials could otherwise be
obtained. Seeing the value that this process
has had on recent projects and in
coordination with the Clerk of Courts team
the agency will utilize this process more
often on future projects.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 5
In compliance with social distancing guidanc(
from the Department of Health and CDC and
to help ensure safety, Collier County
planned, organized, and executed more than
680 Virtual/Zoom meetings from May th rougr
mid -August 2020. During this time, more than
20 hybrid remote BCC and Advisory Board
Meetings were held ensuring the BCC and
other essential meetings and business could
continue in a safe manner. Through these
virtual public meetings members of, the
public had the opportunity to provide their
comments remotely, as well as in person.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 6
In response to COVI D-19 Facilities
Management posted signage around the main
campus and remote locations signifying socia
distancing and implementing additional
cleaning protocols. Additionally, hand
sanitizing dispensers were installed
throughout County facilities, plexiglass
barriers in customer frequented areas were
installed, and masks were provided for
employees. Despite supply shortages,
Facilities Management ensured that our
buildings and the staff inside are safe to
welcome and serve the residents of Collier
County.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 7
In response to library patrons being unabld-WIIIIIIIIIII visit Collier Libraries, Collier resident!
were able to self -register for a Collier County
Public Library card and reserve materials that
were then made available for curbside pick-
up. Over 1,500 new cards were issued through
self -registration and over 18,000 library material
have been picked -up by patrons using the
curbside service. As Libraries have begun to
reopen, curbside pick-up has continued for any
patron requesting the service.
In addition, the Library Division shifted services
to telephone reference, online chat access to
library staff through Ask -a- Librarian, eBook
check-out, online database access, and virtual
programming, including the Library's annual
summer reading program. Library staff have
answered over 24,000 questions via telephone
and online chat; patrons have checked -out over
200,000 eBook titles; and over 96,000 people
have participated in 369 virtual programs ranging
from youth storytime to adult book discussions
through the Library's Facebook site. Use of
online databases and eBook circulation is up 41
over the same time period last year.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 8
The Growth Management Department (GMDj-'W,
enhanced the method by which online payments
are made through the public portal. Fees on the
portal are now itemized, and customers can
select fees across permits by adding them to
their shopping cart to expedite payments.
Customers can make payments for Building,
Planning, Contractor Licensing, Code
Enforcement, Records, or miscellaneous fees
using credit cards or via Automated Clearing
House (ACH). Payments can be made on any
device, including personal computers,
smartphones, or tablets, and now post real-time
to CityView, GMD's land development software
program.
The convenience processing fee was lowered
from 3.20% to 2.89% for credit card transactions
and $1.00 to $.50 for ACH transactions. The
maximum payment per transaction was raised
from $30,000 to $1001000.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 9
The Collier 311 Program is growing and
continues to provide Collier County residents
and visitors easy access to the full scope of
government services available. This year,
more than 30,000 phone calls were made to
Collier 311 and thousands of callers had their
issues addressed and resolved immediately.
When additional assistance was needed, a
service request was created and moved
forward for resolution by appropriate county
staff members.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 10
In support of the CARES program, which will
distribute $67M in federally awarded
funding, a CollierCARES call center was
established to assist individuals and
businesses applying for financial support as a
result of the COVI D-19 pandemic. The call
center staff consists of existing Collier
County employees who received training and
provide live customer support to Collier
County individuals and businesses who
qualify for and can benefit from the
initiative. The team has addressed 735
service requests since the CollierCARES
program launched on July 27, 2020.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 11
This year the agency's Enterprise Content
Management (ECM) System was
upgraded. This update included moving ove
1,000,000 files and associated metadata as
well as rebuilding various automated
business processes (workflows) in the new
system. The effort helps to significantly
reduce costs associated with offsite records
storage and improves efficiency by reducing
the time required to access documents and
records.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 12
The HR Employment Operations group
oversaw configuration of the HR/Payroll
system to allow for new coding related to the
Families First Coronavi rus Response Act
(FFCRA), enacted on April 1, 2020, for
expanded FMLA and Emergency Paid Sick
Leave. The section has been responsible for
tracking and administration of the additional
leaves for County employees impacted by
COVID from that date forward. They have
ensured that updates and changes to
practices, based on CDC and Department of
Health guidance, have been communicated
to staff across the organization as the
response evolves.
The Talent Acquisition section continue to
hire new staff throughout the pandemic and
launched online on -boarding software to
process summer camp hires. The Talent
Development section implemented an online
New Employee Orientation process utilizing
the Collier University platform, ensuring
there was no disruption to the hiring process
or the County's ability to fill jobs as needed.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 13
For the first time foam recycling is being
offered in Collier County at the North Collier
Recycling Drop Off Center. The Solid Waste
Division obtained a $50,000 grant to start
this recycling program for polystyrene foam
products consisting of foam packing, foam
coolers, takeout containers, and egg cartons,
The foam will be processed into blocks and
sold to third -party companies that use it to
manufacture products. This initiative helps
to preserve the environment and keeps
Collier County green.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION 1 14
This year Solid Waste expanded collection
routes with the addition of CNG trucks and
staff at no cost to the County. Waste
Management of Florida utilizes 79 routed
compressed natural gas (CNG) trash trucks
within Collier County to collect residential
curbside garbage. This represents 91 % of the
current routed fleet. The goal is to have the
entire fleet converted to CNG by 2023. The
benefits of CNG vehicles is that they are
quieter, emit 90 percent fewer pollutants,
and require fewer oil changes.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Objective #2:
To implement plans and effectively deploy
organizational resources to achieve
operational objectives; to implement best
management practices and business system
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.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
16
The County Manager's Agency has had a busy 2020 qw
handling the spring wildfire disaster declaration and
COVID 19. The County's Emergency Operations Center hz
been operating concurrently since the spring and
activated virtually since March to support COVID 19
response efforts. The agency has coordinated with the
Department of Health to provide regular updates and
support to the Board regarding COVID 19's status. In
addition to supporting numerous Health Department
COVID testing and sheltering efforts, the County's
Emergency Management Division (EM) continued to
operate as the County's Logistical Staging Area for all
FEMA and State supported Personal Protective Equipmen
(PPE). To date, EM has distributed 850,000 pieces of PPE
to 85 agencies within Collier County.
Emergency Management has augmented local food banks
with periodic support from the Florida Division of
Emergency Management and worked tirelessly to address
COVID concerns for hurricane shelter and EOC operations
if needed. In preparation for potential activation for
Hurricane Season the Emergency Operations Center was
prepared to promote appropriate social distancing and
plans have been made to limit capacity while still being
able to respond to an event.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
17
The Collier County Public Library assisted
The Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity with the distribution of
unemployment application forms and mailinc
envelopes to Florida residents from April
14th - July 31st. The applications were
available in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Residents were able to pick-up materials at
an unstaffed table outside seven (7) library
entrances from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
- Friday. Library staff were available online
through Ask -A -Librarian and via telephone
refence to answer questions and assist
applicants. Almost 4,000 applications were
distributed. Applicants were able to drop off
the sealed envelope at one of four FedEx
stores offering free mailing.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 1 18
Collier County's Community and Human
Services Division launched its new "Housing
Affordability" website,
www.CollierCountyHousing.com. The websit
provides residents or those looking to
relocate, resources such as housing options
and assistance. Providing access to
affordable housing closer to jobs reduces
commute times and costs, increases quality
of life and assists in supporting a healthy
local economy.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
19
Collier County Parks met all 151 standards
associated with the Commission for
Accreditation of park and recreation
agencies (CAPRA) in its 5-year site visit
review. Additionally North Collier Regional
Park was showcased by the Florida
Recreation and Parks Association (FRPA) for
the installation of the four artificial turf
fields. This recognition is given for new or
renovated recreation spaces that are deemec
outstanding in their serving their respective
community. In recognition of their life saving
efforts, several lifeguards at Golden Gate
Community Park received Phoenix Awards,
and the division received the Red Cross
Presidential Award signed by President
Trump.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 1 20
This year the Building Plan Review &t
Inspection Division
• Conducted 210,060 inspections on buildings
and renovations
• Issued over 47,250 permits (72% Electronic
Plan Review)
• Conducted over 83,507 plan reviews
• Issued 44,389 certificate of completion /
occupancy
As we continue to follow COVI D-10 CDC
guidelines for social distancing to protect ou
residents, contractors, and inspectors; the
Live and Recorded Video Inspections progran
was implemented. This program allows
minimum human interaction while optimizini,
levels of service. This program was
developed in conjunction with the building
industry, residents, contractors and building
inspectors.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
21
This year the Development Review Division:
• Conducted 30,000 inspections on
infrastructure (consistent volume from last
year)
• Issued over 1,700 right-of-way permits (6%
increase from last year)
• Conducted over 9,150 Development Permit
plan reviews with a 98% on time efficiency
(exceeding 95% target)
• New subdivisions created increased from 32
to 33 (3% increase)
• Developer Sponsored Capital Improvements
Projects
• Logan Bridge Expansion (GL Homes) - substantiall}
complete
• Goodlette Road Widening Improvements (Arthrex)
- under construction
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
22
The County's three diverse general avia ion " ...�.,
airports: Marco Island Executive Immokalee Regional
and p Everglades Airpark offer unique, ue et critical
function gn su ortin the local econom . The
benefits that stretch ar beyond airporty rounds as
activitycontinues to row at a recrd setting ace.
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A few interesting facts about the Collier County
Airport Authority:
Revenues have grown to a record 4.7 million
projected this year, supporting 10 % of the airports
operations
The Airports have become home to new businesses
including
Collier County's Culinary Accelerator,
• air charter and aircraft maintenance operators,
a flight training scholarship program in conjunction with th
Collier County School District,
• and the first fli ht school in the history of the Immokalee
Regional AirpP
Several large improvement projects have also been
completed, or are underway,
The rehabilitation of runways and taxiways in Immokalee,
• Ongoing construction of the Marco Airport's $16 million
terminal redevelopment.
The airports have provided employment to hundreds
and facilitate visitors endin �n the communityin
support the tourism i odustryNhe Airports have
combined estimated $73 million annual economic
impact, according to the Florida Department of
Transportation.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
23
The Collier County South Regional Water Treatment
Plant recently received the 2019 Drinking Water Plant
Excellence Award from the Department of
Environmental Protection, South District. The award i!
in recognition of outstanding treatment plant
operation, maintenance, and compliance. The South
Plant previously received this award in 2010. The
Collier County Water Division has also won the Best
Tasting Drinking Water contest from the American
Water Works Association many times, most recently
the regional award in 2019 and the state award in
2012.
The Water -Sewer District was also awarded the
following prestigious industry awards.
The Southeast Desalting Association awarded South
Collier Regional Water Treatment Plant Chief
Operator Tim James with its Chief Operator of the
Year.
• The Florida Water Environment Association awarded
The North East Service Area Wastewater Treatment
Facility with the Earle B. Phelps award for
outstanding operation.
• The Public Utilities Department Water Distribution
team was awarded the Distribution System of the
Year by the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
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Wireless bar code scanning was implemented
by Public Utilities at its main warehouse
locations. This technology improves inventor)
accuracy, allows for real time system
transactions, and greatly reduces the need
for manual transactions. Staff can focus their
time on more value-added services with the
new capability to record transactions at the
point of use. The addition of the barcode on
the inventory items will also make it possible
for service technicians to take advantage of
the scanning technology in the field.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
25
Real Property Management responded to
1,083 internal Et external requests and
acquired property interests valued in excess
of $31 Y 865,176. Property sales and grants of
easements were valued at $140, 100. Real
Property prepared and reviewed 96
appraisals, prepared 12 cost estimates and
responded to 29 value inquiries. The team
managed 129 active leases with receivable
and payable rents totaling $1, 084, 748.
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
EMS responded to over 44,000 calls for
service and transported nearly 30,000
patients to the hospital. Medical protocols
and operations were modified during the
COVI D 19 pandemic and implemented
telemedicine to reduce the number of
transports to emergency rooms. EMS has
transported 382 positive COVI D patients to
the hospital since March 1st. EMS maintains
County -Wide Response time of 8 minutes or
less 90% of the time. To support service
delivery software was purchased to analyze
EMS response data to improve response
times. In addition a new station at Hacienda
Lakes was constructed and 5.6 acres was
acquired to build a joint EMS /Fire Station at
Golden Gate Blvd and Desoto Blvd. A new
helicopter was put into service to improve
safety and provide rapid trauma transport to
Collier County residents and visitors. The
Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation rate was 35%,
significantly above the national average of 8.
10% .
OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
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Human Resources continues to explore opportunities
to streamline processes and bring best practices to th
organization. Followinga successful RFP process, the
final steps are underway to transition from a '
temporary employment model in-house to a
contracted services model with an external vendor foi
FY21 when additional staffing resources are required.
The Division is also beginning the process of
documentingtime and attendance protocols agency -
wide in preparation for transitioninin the futre t
full automated and integrated solution.
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When operating requirements changed late in March
2020, the Human Resources team quickly responded,
implementing online on -boarding software to process
required paperwork to bring on newly hired staff for
Parks summer camps. Within a two -week period, we
also transitioned from in -person, classroom -based NeN
Employee Orientations NEO to offerin NEO virtuall
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using Collier University, the County. Learningg
Management System. This shift required ycollaboration
between the Divisions IT Facilitis Management Risk
Management and HR to be successful and thou I it
was new, the organization quickly adapted to this neon
learning 'model. g q y p
In the area of compensation, the section has
completed several targeted position reviews
throughout the year to bring up starting pay for
positions in hard -to -fill areas such as Iq din Review
and CDL-re uired classifications. g
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Objective #3:
To recruit and retain talent needed to
provide best value services to customers; tc
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. M
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 29
The County Manager and the senior
leadership team routinely recognize
exceptional performance and service to the
County through:
•Monthly service awards
•Values in practice (VIP) program
•Public recognition on Board agendas
These opportunities are used to identify
positive behavior and reinforce the agency's
commitment to professionalism, ethical
business practices, and following our guiding
principles.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 30
EMS maintained and expanded Battalion
Chief succession program to provide training
and assure quality personnel are trained and
gain experience to fill future vacancies
within EMS Management. Successfully
promoted an employee from this program to
Battalion Chief. Additionally, a Captain
Succession Program was created and
implemented to provide training and assure
quality personnel are trained and gain
experience to fill future vacancies within the
EMS Training team. This year the Medical
Director re-credentiali ng with all EMS
employees was successfully completed. This
program assures employees are continually
studying protocols.
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 31
Since the start of FY2020, the organization ha`
recruited for over 500 permanent and temporary
positions, receiving in excess of 13,000
employment applications. To ensure we are
getting the best qualified candidates, we
implemented Job Boost to expand our reach on
several national job boards. Both the High School
and Undergraduate Internship programs were
able to continue in spite of the pandemic, with
three college -level interns working in various
divisions in the organization, and five high school
interns placed during summer 2020.
To reduce the expense of travel and time away
from the workplace, HR offered a session on -site
of the Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certification Boot Camp in early 2020. Plans are
in place to schedule another session early in
2021. The Certified Public Manager (CPM)
program is still going strong, having transitioned
from aclassroom-based to virtual format for the
sessions scheduled since March 2020. A cohort of
24 BCC employees are scheduled to graduate
with their CPM designation in September 2020.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 32
The agency continues to leverage technology
to provide professional development in a
virtual format to all County staff members. A
library of over 2000 titles is available througl
Cornerstone OnDemand (branded internally
as Collier University). The platform is used tc
complete mandatory training on a monthly
basis but is also available for team members
to sharpen their skills with myriad
leadership, technical, or skill -focused
courses. We also transitioned to virtual
education opportunities for County staff on
retirement, from FRS, ICMA and Nationwide.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I 33
BOARD
Objective #4:
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.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I 34
BOARD
The County had several successful endeavors during 7
the 2019-20 legislative cycle that were later impacted
by the cost of the COVI D-19 pandemic.
• Our lobbyists were able to secure over $1.2 million
from the Legislature for County projects in Golden
Gate City, Goodland, and on the Cocohatchee River
only to see them vetoed by the Governor along with
many local projects in the state budget.
• We successfully obtained coveted written support
from the Director of the Florida Division of
Emergency Management, Jared Moskowitz, for our
Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation
(CDBG-MIT) application for hardening of the new
sports complex field house to dually serve as a South
Florida Regional Emergency Shelter and Continuing
Operations Center.
• We also secured a commitment from the Executive
Director of the Florida Department of Veterans
Affairs to visit the proposed State Veterans' Nursing
Home site at the old Golden Gate Golf Course
property once the pandemic subsides.
• A successful defense was mounted to onerous
legislation in Tallahassee, paring down an impact fee
bill to the point of current County compliance and
assisted partnered organizations in the defeat of
preemption measures that would have negatively
impacted County coffers and oversight.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I 35
BOARD
Legislative continued:
*At the federal level, we did our part in
supporting the Everglades and outflow
water quality and control by meeting with
the Army Corps of Engineers at the Pentago
to expedite the permitting on the
Stormwater Treatment Area component of
the Everglades Agricultural Area. We also
met with the Department of the Army and
our congressional delegation to advance
I mmokalee Regional Airport on the Federal
Unfunded Requirements List to build a
National Guard Readiness Center.
*As COVI D-19 spread, our legislative team
monitored and reported on all Executive
Orders issued by the Governor and state
agencies in addition to federal legislation
passed by Congress to support our
community. The team was also responsible
for the creation and updating of the COVI D-
19 business and individual program services
listings on our County website to help our
residents find appropriate local, state, and
federal assistance. �.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I 36
BOARD
This Year the Board adopted the Mental
Health and Addiction Services Five -Year
Strategic Plan for the County. The plan is the
culmination of a year long study by the
Mental Health and Addiction Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee. This fall staff will bring the
Board the site feasibility and cost assessment
study for development of a Central Receiving
Facility for final direction before proceeding
with construction. A comprehensive strategy
to leverage Federal, State, County, and
private funds will be used to implement the
plan.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I 3�
BOARD
This Year a partnership was formed with
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to
provide programming at the Naples
Accelerator for Collier entrepreneurs. This
partnership takes advantage of the resource!
that FGCU can provide through the
university's Entrepreneurship Faculty. The
accelerator helps local business by providing
training through their flexible Et
comprehensive 6-month program. At the end
of the program companies are showcased to
the public and potential investors in a
"Demo -Day". The program is free, if
companies operate their business in Collier
County.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE
BOARD
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The County was unanimously awarded $7.8
million to fund affordable housing by the
Florida Housing Finance Corporation's board
of directors. This is the first time in more
than 10 years that Collier County has
received state f undi ne for affordable housi ni
development. The future Bembridge
apartments, located on county -owned
property along Santa Barbara Boulevard just
north of Davis Boulevard, will be an 82-unit
apartment community that will serve
residents of Collier County earning between
30 and 80 percent of the county's area
median income.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE 139
BOARD
The 163-acre Golden Gate Golf Course was
purchased this year. The County has hired a
planning and engineering firm to complete
the Intent to Conversion and rezone
processes required to develop the property.
Staff is currently negotiating contracts with
the two Board selected vendors that will
develop a Golf and Entertainment componen
and Essential Services Housing facility. The
Community Foundation, Moorings Park, and
Richard M Schultz Family Foundation will
contribute $10M towards the development of
the Essential Services Housing facility to
provide affordable housing in the County.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I40
BOARD
The County purchased the HHH Ranch an
approximately 967-acre facility comprised of
sending and receiving lands. This property
will allow for a realignment the extension of
as contemplated in the Wilson Blvd through
the Wilson-Benfield Corridor study.
Realignment of the road will minimize the
environmental impacts, reduce right of way
acquisition, and lower construction cost. The
site is also contemplated to be used to
develop a workforce housing complex further
supporting the Boards commitment to
support housing that is affordable and
environmental preservation.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I41
BOARD
Bear -Resistant Containers were made
available to county residents for the first
time on February 14, 2020. This is part of
Collier County's BearWise initiative which
seeks to educate residents on ways to
minimize interactions with bears. Trash is
one of the biggest causes of human -bear
interactions.
The containers have a locking mechanism
that helps to keep bears out of your trash.
The first 400 containers will be available at
the subsidized price of $115 on a first come,
first served basis. That is about half the
market rate. Collier County was able to offe
this sweetheart of a deal thanks to a grant
from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I42
BOARD
The Florida Department of Health in Collier
County (DOH -Collier) is the lead agency regardin
the COVID-19 response. We have set up and
continue to staff a 7 day per week, 9a-5p phone
bank and screening line for residents who have
concerns regarding COVID-19. Epidemiologists
work to provide residents with their COVID test
results and conduct extensive contact tracing
efforts. Health Educators provide outreach such
as visiting local businesses to provide information
on COVID-19 and masks. As of August 18, 2020,
Health Educators have visited 402 businesses,
distributed 2,050 pieces of educational material,
and provided over 3,000 masks. Additionally,
DOH -Collier has distributed 135,000 masks to
community partners. DOH -Collier
Communications is in constant contact with
community partners and the media to ensure
consistent messaging and transparency.
Furthermore, DOH -Collier staff provides no cost,
no referral testing to the community at several
locations in Collier County to ensure that resident
have access to testing.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I43
BOARD
Collier County's natural resources, especially
our surface and groundwaters are a driving
force in our local economy. In the interest of
protecting Collier County's water quality for
recreational purposes and drinking water
supplies, Pollution Control developed an
updated ordinance to repeal and replace a 30
year -old ordinance. The new Pollution Contrc
and Prevention ordinance gives the County
authority to require site clean up after a
pollution event occurs as well as require
polluters to use best management practices tc
prevent future pollution.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I �
BOARD
Every ten years, the census is conducted by
the U.S Census Bureau. Since 1790, the
Census Bureau has used the data collected t(
allocate resources based on population
growth and changing demographics. The
census helps determine how billions of dollars -
in funding is allocated to communities and will
also establish how many seats in Congress
the State of Florida will receive.
Collier County Government has been working
with key partners including the Census
Bureau, Collier County School Board and the
NAACP to raise awareness of the importance
of the 2020 Census. Promotional efforts havE
included: social media posts, translation of
materials and flyers, radio interviews, food
distribution coordination, managing marketing
efforts for the Census on Collier County's
website, mobile signage messaging, press
releases, and recorded messages in English,
Spanish, and Creole on Collier County
Transportation (CAT) buses.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I45
BOARD
This year the volumes of water produced, and
wastewater processed are our highest on
record and remained in 100% regulatory
compliance with all local, state and federal
agencies and maintained all laboratory
certifications. The Collier County Water -Sewer
District distributed approximately 8.69 gallons
of potable water. The total wastewater plant
flows were approximately 6.35 billion gallons
received. Approximately 5.5 billion gallons of
reclaimed/reuse water was distributed.
The Water and Wastewater Divisions met all
local, state and federal guidelines related to
COVID-19 and continued to operate 24/7
throughout the pandemic. Field teams have
executed plans for enhanced social distancin
to meet operational needs and relocated to
various positions within the CCWSD.
POLICY EXECUTION AND SUPPORT TO THE I46
BOARD
The Facilities division initiated the
development of the county -wide master spacE
plan which was presented to the Board at a
workshop on June 4, 2019. The master space
plan established a vision, mission, and
guiding principles for future space planning as
well as core campuses dispersed throughout
the County. Facilities has implemented the
space management system "I nvision55 to
monitor and manage the use of county
operated facility space. New vertical space
standards were developed, and campus
sequencing is being developed to organize
and track all space moves county -wide. Spac(
consolidation resulted in the freeing -up of a
potential 12,000 SgFt in building F.
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 47
Objective #5:
To prepare a balanced budget in accordanc(
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; t
work cooperatively with the Clerk of Courts
on internal audits and the preparation of
the CAFR.
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4P
Collier County has received the Distinguish
Budget Presentation Award for its 2018
budget from the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA). The award is
the highest form of recognition in
governmental budgeting and marks the 32n,
straight year Collier County has received tr
GFOA honor.
In order to receive the budget award, the
county is required to satisfy nationally
recognized guidelines for effective budget
presentation. The guidelines are designed
assess how well the budget serves as a poli
document, a financial plan, an operations
guide and a communications device. Budg(
documents must be rated `proficient' in all
four categories to receive an award."
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 49
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The budget document continues to be developed
with maximum flexibility which the Board has
endorsed as a hallmark County fiscal philosophy
and which has received favorable recognition
from the Rating Agencies and consumers of the
County's financial information reflected in the
County's excellent investment quality credit
rating.
A major component of financial flexibility is
strong reserves and each year general
governmental and business operation reserves are
set appropriately within Board adopted budget
policy parameters thus protecting the County's
strong cash position at year end and providing,
.
fiscal protection to fund unforeseen events lie
natural disasters, economic downturns whether
cyclical or caused by a pandemic, changes
and other unforeseen events. The �olicy
ouny
continues to maintain a policy compliant debt
position and new strate is overnmental
tlebt can be issued for iAenVenerat
ified infrastructure
improvements and strategic initiatives based
upon Board policy. Enterprise operations remain
financially strong and the County's general
financial position is reflective of its implied
Aaa/AAA general corporate credit rating from
Moody's and Standard and Poor's.
11.F.1
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
50
The Water -Sewer District has held a AAA
bond rating from Fitch since 2014 and Aaa
from Moody's since 2019 which allows the
County to maintain affordable user rates and
allows the utility to borrow at favorable
interest rates. Continued strong credit
fundamentals reflects Fitch and Moody's
expectation that the utility will manage
through growth pressures and continue to
post strong financial and operational metric
while maintaining manageable debt levels.
11.F.1
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The infrastructure sales surtax that was
approved by voters began to be collected on
January 1, 2019. As of August 19, 2020. The
total revenue the State has reported is
$132,077,738.82. Based on the State
distribution formula the Board of County
Commissioners has received approximately
$119M with the remaining $12.9M distribute(
to the other three municipalities.
Additionally, the total interest collected by
the County at this time is $1.1M.
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
52
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
has approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant for
the Collier County Water -Sewer District in
the amount of $3,351,708 for the purchase
and installation 53 emergency generators to
supply uninterrupted power at critical
wastewater pump stations to reduce and/or
mitigate the damage that might otherwise
occur from severe weather or other hazards.
Matching county funds bring the total grant
to $4, 5101000.
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 53
This year marks the eighth year without a
health insurance rate increase. This
consistency has conservatively saved
$9,000,000 over this eight -year period. The
incidence of nicotine use in the County's
insured population has been reduced to 7% a
decrease of nearly 10% in the past 10 years.
The County has successfully maintained
allocated Workers' Compensation premiums
at 1.3% of total payroll for five years in a roN
nearly half of the average experience
modification rate.
The County has processed and paid
approximately $20 million in Hurricane Irma
Claims as of August 1, 2020. The open claims
count are just 0.9% of the initial 829 claims.
11.F.1
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Since Hurricane Irma on September 2017, t
County has been working with FEMA and FE
to obtain reimbursement for expenses
associated with damages caused by the
hurricane.
•The County has 124 active projects with
FEMA
•FEMA has obligated funding for 119 projec
•Awarded amount $ 71,805,212.35
The Government Affairs team also assisted
County departments by getting a long -
pending Hurricane Irma debris mission
extension request dislodged from FDEM/FE
which will provide the County an extra $6
million in reimbursement.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 55 �
Objective #6:
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 AU I R/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 th
approved pilot asset management system
and develop funding recommendations to
sustain the quality of the County's
established infrastructure and facilities.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 56 I
Staff initiated 29 projects, th5Tthe
Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight
Committee (ISCOC) validated through 10
meetings. Projects validated by the
committee have included six roadway and
transportation projects, three Hurricane
resiliency projects, and 20 Capital equipmen
projects for the Sheriff's Office and County
facilities. These Capital Equipment projects
include roof systems, HVAC systems, and Jail
facility improvements. These validated
projects represent a total of approximately
$232M in improvements.
As the Surtax Program continues to provide
new equipment and replace outdated major
infrastructure systems countywide, Facilities
Management is using this opportunity to wort
towards balancing its asset management
inventory through preventative maintenance
measures via the work order system
(CityWorks) as well as through extended
warranty negotiations with vendors and
installers.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 5� I
South Beach was refurbished with
approximately 80,000 Cubic yards of sand.
Additionally, the Turkey Bay, Wiggins
Channel, and Caxambas Pass were dredged.
The sand dredged from these projects was
pumped to the nearshore (tidal zone) south
of Barefoot Beach to replenish eroded sand
from that area. The dredging work was
required by the Department of
Environmental Protection permit to be
completed before sea turtle nesting season
begins on May 1. The $2.35 million project
was completed the spring of 2020. Funding
came from Tourist Development Taxes and
partially from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection's Local Governmen
Funding Program. The project was completes
on April 8, 2020.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 58 I
Phase Two and Phase Three of the Vanderbilt
Beach Utility Conversion Project were
completed by the Vanderbilt Beach
Beautification MSTU on January 15, 2020.
The project focused on the burial of 5.9
miles of overhead utility lines for a cost of
$6.3 million. Phase I on Gulf Shore Drive was
completed in 2013. Phase Four of the projec-
wi ll begin in the Spring and will focus on the
portion of Vanderbilt Drive between Bluebi ll
Avenue and Wiggins Pass. Once completed,
9.1 miles of overhead utilities will be buried
providing hurricane hardening and enhanced
beautification for the community.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 59 I
The Immokalee CRA was award $300,000 from
CHS CDBG FY 20/21 grant funds to complete
Phase 2 of the South Immokalee Sidewalk Master
Plan . This phase will include approximately
2,453 linear feet of sidewalk connecting
residential development to commercial and
recreational opportunities. The $821,756
construction contract was awarded in July 2020
and construction is expected to be completed the
begin the first quarter of FY21.
Additionally, Construction began on the $2.3
million FDOT Main Street Pedestrian Safety
Project in May 2020. The purpose of the project
is to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety by
installing a new traffic signal at 3rd Street, two
flashing beacons, new streetlights, drainage
improvements, and sidewalk enhancements. The
CRA coordinated with FDOT to upgrade the new
streetlights to include banner brackets to
accommodate holiday attachments on 30 poles
along this corridor. Construction is anticipated to
be completed in November 2020.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET 60
MANAGEMENT
Significant steps were implemented this year
to complete the sale of 5.27 acre Mini -
Triangle catalyst site. As required under the
2016 Purchase Agreement, the cell tower
located on the site was decommissioned and
demolished and a new tower was built on
Kirkwood Avenue to accommodate the
carriers. Closing is anticipated to be
completed in the first quarter of FY21. The
site is zoned to accommodate a mix of uses
including, hotel, residential and commercial.
The redevelopment effort will bring
substantial private sector investment into
the community.
Additionally, the $6 million dollar
construction contract was awarded to Wright
Construction in February 2020. The project
includes a signature roundabout at the
intersection of Thomasson and Bayshore
Drives, along with sidewalks, decorative
streetlights and landscaping along Thomassor
Drive from Orchard Lane to Hamilton Avenue,
The project is scheduled to be completed in
May 2021.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 61 I
The Bayshore Gateway CRA continues to
progress on its multi -phase project to
replace and improve the City of Naples Ovate
lines and install new fire hydrants within the
community. This project is possible through
a joint effort with the City of Naples, Collier
County HUD Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and the CRA.
The $677,000 Phase 2 was completed on
Becca Avenue and Pine Street. Phase 3 has
been awarded $300,000 from CDBG funds an(
the City of Naples has committed $350,000
within the Saba[ Shores neighborhood.
Construction is expected to begin in the first
quarter of FY21.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET
MANAGEMENT
•This year construction began on Phase 1 of
the Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park.
•To support the tournament activities at East
Naples Community Park 10 new Pickleball
Courts were added.
•After acquiring the Golden Gate Golf Course
and several extensions to the maintenance
contract with the First Tee of Naples, the
Parks and Recreation division took over the
site maintenance of the course until the sit
maintenance can be turned over to
development partners.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET 63
MANAGEMENT
This year the Road Maintenance Division
utilized arborist services to trim
approximately 5,600 trees as part of a nine -
month Canopy and Palm Pruning project to
meet FDOT standards for hurricane
preparation. Dead trees and stumps were
also removed from several roads. The
Division placed mulch along 121 miles of
roadway and updated and replaced all
controllers and pumps along with additional
meters to track water usage. Plant were
replaced at several median locations
throughout the County. FDOT awarded two
highway beautification grants that offset the
costs of some of these replacement and
capital improvement costs on existing
medians.
This year the division has applied for four
FDOT Highway Beautification Grants for Davi
Boulevard (US 41 East to Airport Pulling),
Davis Boulevard (Airport Pulling to County
Barn Road), SR 951 (Capri Boulevard to Shell
Island Road), and SR 951 (Capri Boulevard to
Jolley Bridge) for approximately $400,000.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSET �
MANAGEMENT 64 I
Solid Waste received the Florida Department
of the Environmental Protection's (FDEP)
Acceptance Certification for the constructior
of the nine -acre, double composite, landfill
liner for Cell A5 at the Collier County
Landfill. Waste Management and Collier
County share the mission to provide best
value, responsive, and compliant services
that protect our environment, preserve
valuable landfill airspace, and plan for the
future needs of the community.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY M
RELATIONS 65 I
Objective #7:
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 providini,
understandable and complete information
to the public; to work collaboratively with
other governmental and non-profit
organizations to achieve common goals and
mutual interests.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY M
RELATIONS 66
The County hosted workshops for public to
inform property owners and the community
of their flood risks. Over time, these risks
change due to construction and
development, environmental changes,
watershed conditions, and other factors.
Flood maps are updated periodically to
reflect these changes.
The meetings used an open room format for
property owners to walk from table to table
to obtain flood zone information, ask
questions about what the new maps will
mean for their property and talk to county,
city and Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) staff. Specialists and subject
matter experts were on hand to meet one-
on-one and discuss flood risk, flood
insurance, appeals, mitigation options, as
well as the engineering behind the flood
insurance study.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY M
RELATIONS 67 I
Collier County continues to expand
communications throughout the community
via social media channels and the website.
From August 2019 - July 2020, Collier County
social media channels achieved:
*Impressions: 49.5 million
*Video Views: 14.5 million
• Engagements: 2.5 million
*Post Link Clicks: 90,000
• Followers: 204,000
*Messages Sent: 8,882
*Total pageviews for the Collier County
website is 6,561,553
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY M
RELATIONS 68 I
Public information for Solid Waste focused of
the curbside collection program, the right
way to recycle, how to properly dispose of
household hazardous waste, recycling
centers, paper shredding, and hurricane
preparedness. Deliverables included new
webpages, social media posts and videos,
online survey, local television and radio ads,
email blasts, direct mailers and digital
marketing. Postcards reached approximately
198,000 households. Over -the -top advertise ni
on streaming services such as Hulu and Roku
resulted in 115,000 impressions. Digital
advertising resulted in 120,000 impressions
which increased traffic to the Collier County
website.
11.F.1
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
Code Enforcement participated in Safe
Communities night throughout Collier Count
Code Enforcement also conducted a
Neighborhood Cleanup in Bonita Shores and
collected household materials, hazardous
waste, and construction debris.
Neighborhood clean ups provide an
opportunity to reduce the amount of waste
and educate citizens of Collier County.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY M
RELATIONS 70 I
The Golden Gate City Economic Developmen
Zone Committee, which supports the Board
to attract businesses or industries to the
Economic Development Zone, had its first
committee members appointed this year. On
February 14, 2020 the committee held its
first meeting. The Committee will review an
make recommendations on applications for
funding through the trust fund; help the
Board establish, review, and enhance of
policies and programs for the Economic
Development Zone; and any other matters
assigned by the Board.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
71
Collier County has a vibrant arts and cultural
community. This year the County adopted an
Arts and Culture Strategic Plan that
developed a shared vision and guides the
community's future efforts to make that
vision a reality. This was a collaborative
effort between the County, and The United
Arts Council. The planning process received
input from the community through a survey,
community forums, and social media.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
EMS continues to coordinate with other local
emergency service groups.
•EMS collaborated with Immokalee Fire
District in order to design and begin
construction on a permanent EMS/Fire/LEO
station in Ave Maria (completion expected
July 2021).
• In a partnership with CCSO, over 1500
citizens were trained in the community to
implement the Stop the Bleed and Active
Shooter Campaign in Collier County.
•The EMS Chief maintains close working
relationship with Emergency Medical
Authority Advisory Board and provides
monthly reports, and the EMS Chief is the
current President of Collier County EMS and
Fire Chief's Association
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RELATIONS
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The Parks and Recreation Division worked
with the Blue Zones Leadership committee t
establish walking groups within the parks
system.
At North Collier Regional Park an exhibition
was developed in a partnership with the
Naples Art Association. The works were
provided by local artists of scenes depicting
or relating to Collier County Parks.
Commissioner Fiala 11.F.2
District 1
Coder County
Office of the County Manager
MEMO
Date: August 31, 2020
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Subject: Performance Appraisal
Consistent with the requirements of my employment agreement. please find
enclosed a self -appraisal of performance with respect to the objectives outlined
in my FY2020 Action Plan. The Action Plan document contains a rating scale for
your use in completing the County Manager's FY2020 performance evaluation
Please return your graded packets to me on or before September 14, 2020 so
that I may consolidate the grades for presentation at the September 22, 2020
Board meeting.
The rating sheets are contained in the following pages of this memo. If you W
would like to meet to discuss your rating before submission, please let me know
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and I'll make the arrangements.
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Thank you for granting me the privilege of serving as your County Manager.
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11.F.2
Fiscal Year 2020 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 2020. These
goals are based on the broad areas generally expected to be performed by the Chief
Executive Officer.
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Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1
• Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few
Below
areas
Standards
. Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
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 Ex ectations
Exceeds Expectations
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County Manager Self -Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2020
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 Vision, Mission and Strategic Focus Areas embodied in the Board's strategic plan, as well
as by the Board's adopted budget policy. Proactive management and stewardship of Agency
human, financial and physical assets remains a priority focus of the leadership team. Staff
continues to seek opportunities to optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve
accountability and to implement cost effective, innovative solutions to a number of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance areal
Rating
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Meets
Standard
Exceeds
Standard
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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 the enclosed report for speci is accomplishments in this performance area)
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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. The HR
department has continued to offer effective career development, 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 progressive loss
prevention program that is innovative, market competitive, actuarially sound and accountable.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.2
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 has worked effectively to execute numerous policy and program initiatives directed by
the Board during this review period under tight deadlines. Staff responses to BCC inquiries
and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough, with very few exceptions.
We have developed a first-rate legislative affairs program featuring professional in-house
talent supported by expert federal and state contract lobbyists. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that management reports, presentations and executive summaries are accurate,
thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal
review.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments.
ti
Packet Pg. 614
11.F.2
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 continue to work prudently and effectively to strike a balance
between funding for continued and expanded programs and operations driven by growth,
service demands and policy initiatives with the need to fund replacement capital
infrastructure and maintenance as well as new capital initiatives. Based on Board approved
budget guidance, staff produced a FY 2020 budget that maintained the general fund and
unincorporated area general fund millage rates: increased general fund reserves; maintained a
policy compliant debt position; satisfied state unfunded mandates; enhanced front line
operating services and allocated limited resources to high priority capital improvements and
asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive management of the debt portfolio since FY
2010 continues to prove beneficial through reduced annual non growth related revenue bond
debt service paid by the general fund. The County's implied corporate issuer credit rating was
elevated to AAA by Standard and Poor's, the highest available in the industry.
The corporate office of grants compliance continues to pay dividends with respect to
improving grant management and audit compliance. The Board received a favorable year
ending 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and efforts continue to enhance
internal systems and processes to ensure continued favorable CAFR results.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific acconplixhments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
l
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 615
11.F.2
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 FY2020 budget are proceeding on schedule and within
budget. Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIRICIE report
to the BCC in November, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated,
comprehensive review of the 5 year 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
FY2020 and the proposed FY2021 budgets.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
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Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.2
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 311 and 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,
upgraded and improved the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer.
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.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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Commissioner Solis
District 2
11.F.3
Coer County
Office of the County Manager
MEMO
Date: August 31, 2020
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Subject: Performance Appraisal
Consistent with the requirements of my employment agreement, please find
enclosed a self -appraisal of performance with respect to the objectives outlined
in my FY2020 Action Plan. The Action Plan document contains a rating scale for
your use in completing the County Manager's FY2020 performance evaluation.
Please return your graded packets to me on or before September 14, 2020 so
that I may consolidate the grades for presentation at the September 22, 2020
Board meeting.
The rating sheets are contained in the following pages of this memo. If you
would like to meet to discuss your rating before submission, please let me know
and I'll make the arrangements.
Thank you for granting me the privilege of serving as your County Manager.
Packet Pg. 619
11.F.3
Fiscal Year 2020 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
I 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 2020. These
goals are based on the broad areas generally expected to be performed by the Chief
Executive Officer.
Packet Pg. 620
11.F.3
Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1
• Some improvements aruUor early good performance levels in a few
Below
areas
Standards
• Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
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
0 Business results fully address key customer, market, process, and
action plan requirements
Final Standard Rating Scale Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
l .00 — 1.66 1.67 — 2.33 2.34 — 3.00
Packet Pg. 621
11.F.3
County Manager Self -Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2020
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 unior 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 Vision. Mission and Strategic Focus Areas embodied in the Board's strategic plan, as well
as by the Board's adopted budget policy. Proactive managernent and stewardship of agency
Duman, financial and physical assets remains a priority focus of the leadership team. Staff
continues to seek opportunities to optimize resources. upgrade service levels and improve
accountability and to implement cost effective, innovative solutions to a number of
challenging andlor unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review Ix:riod.
(Please seep the cnclose d Loort,fnr specific' acc omplivhments in this perfurmancv area)
Below
Standard
Meets
Standard
Exceeds
Standard
1
7
3
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 622
11.F.3
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 he implemented in an effort to eliminate waste and improve the quality
of our services. Management conducts formal assesstnetits of our business risks anti has
enacted measures to improve our financial and operational accountability.
(Please seer the enclosed rent)rt fnw,hecific accoiMlishitmenis in thiperfor► anc'e WWI)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
t
2
3
ttatir
Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.3
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 k ,,adership 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. The HR
Department has continued to offer effective career development. recognition programs. in-
hou,se trainino offering, and a formal succession planning program for aspiring future. leaders.
The Risk Management Department continues to deliver a self-insurance and progressive loss
prevention program that is innovative, market competitive, actuarially sound and accountable.
( Please .se•e the enclosed rr port nr s eci it arrn)n dishments in this peiformance urea
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
0
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Packet Pg. 624
11.F.3
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 has worked effectively to execute numerous policy and program initiatives directed by
the Board during this review period under tight deadlines. Staff responses to BCC inquiries
and information requests have been timely. accurate and thorough, with very few exceptions.
We have developed a first-rate legislative affairs program featuring professional in-house
talent supported by expert tederal and .Mate contract lobbyists. Staff has worked diligently to
insin"e that management reports, presentations and executive summaries are accurate,
thorough. clearly written Ind contain appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal
review,
(Please see the enclosed Lwortffi -werifte accomplishments in this pe[Lbmuutre areal
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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Packet Pg. 625
11.F.3
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 continue to work prudently and effectively to strike a balance
between funding for continued and expanded programs and operations driven by growth,
service demands and policy initiatives with the need to fund replacement capital
infrastructure and maintenance as well as new capital initiatives. Based on Board approved
budget guidance. staff produced a FY 2020 budget that maintained the general fund and
unincorporated area general fund millage rates; increased general fund reserves; maintained a
policy compliant debt position; satisfied state unfunded mandates; enhanced front line
Operating services and allocated limited resources to high priority capital improvements and
asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive management of the debt portfolio since FY
2010 continues to prove beneficial through reduced annual non growth related revenue bond
debt service paid by the General fund. The County's implied corporate issuer credit rating was -
elevated to AAA by Standard and Poor's. the highest available in the industry.
The corporate office of grants compliance continues to pay dividends with respect to
improving grant management and audit compliance. The Board received a favorable year
ending 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and efforts continue to enhance
internal systems and processes to ensure continued favorable CAFR results.
(Please see the enclosed report fnr s mci rr corn! lishments in this er ormcinre urea)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 626
11.F.3
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 FY2020 budget are proceeding on schedule and within
budget. Prepat:ttions are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AU[R/CIE report
to the BCC in November, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated.
comprehensive review of the 5 year 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
F)'2020 and the proposed FY2021 budgets.
{Please see the enclosed re)jort for .specific- acc:o►r►plishments in this per/onnance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 627
11.F.3
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 lame volume of citizen service and public records
requests. The Agency 311 and 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,
upgraded and improved the county %vebsite and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer.
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 nnutual interests.
(Please .see the enclosed nort forr-Tecitic acconwlr.+hrnenfs in this per_rormante area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
L
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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Packet Pg. 628
11.F.3
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Packet Pg. 629
Commissioner Saunders
District 3
Collier Couvi.ty
Office of the County Manager
AR •
Date: August 31, 2020
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Subject: Performance Appraisal
Consistent with the requirements of my employment agreement, please find
enclosed a self -appraisal of performance with respect to the objectives outlined
in my FY2020 Action Plan. The Action Plan document contains a rating scale for
your use in completing the County Manager's FY2020 performance evaluation.
Please return your graded packets to me on or before September 14, 2020 so
that I may consolidate the grades for presentation at the September 22, 2020
Board meeting.
The rating sheets are contained in the following pages of this memo. If you
would like to meet to discuss your rating before submission, please let me know
and I'll make the arrangements.
Thank you for granting me the privilege of serving as your County Manager.
11.F.4
Packet Pg. 630
11.F.4
Fiscal Year 2020 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 2020. These
goals are based on the broad areas generally expected to be performed by the Chief
Executive Officer.
Packet Pg. 631
11.F.4
Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1
• Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few
Below
areas
Standards
. Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
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 Ex ectations
Exceeds Ex ectations
1.00 — 1.66
1.67 — 2.33
2.34 — 3.00
Packet Pg. 632
11.F.4
County Manager Self -Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2020
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 Vision, Mission and Strategic Focus Areas embodied in the Board's strategic plan, as well
as by the Board's adopted budget policy. Proactive management and stewardship of Agency
human, financial and physical assets remains a priority focus of the leadership team. Staff
continues to seek opportunities to optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve
accountability and to implement cost effective, innovative solutions to a number of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Rating
Below
Standard
Meets
Standard
Exceeds
Standard
1
2
3
3
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 633
11.F.4
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 the enclosed report, or speci is accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 634
11.F.4
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. The HR
department has continued to offer effective career development, 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 progressive loss
prevention program that is innovative, market competitive, actuarially sound and accountable.
(Please see the enclosed report for speci is accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 635
11.F.4
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 has worked effectively to execute numerous policy and program initiatives directed by
the Board during this review period under tight deadlines. Staff responses to BCC inquiries
and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough, with very few exceptions.
We have developed a first-rate legislative affairs program featuring professional in-house
talent supported by expert federal and state contract lobbyists. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that management reports, presentations and executive summaries are accurate,
thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal
review.
(Please see the enclosed report. or sped is accomplishments in this Performance area,
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 636
11.F.4
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 continue to work prudently and effectively to strike a balance
between funding for continued and expanded programs and operations driven by growth,
service demands and policy initiatives with the need to fund replacement capital
infrastructure and maintenance as well as new capital initiatives. Based on Board approved
budget guidance, staff produced a FY 2020 budget that maintained the general fund and
unincorporated area general fund millage rates; increased general fund reserves; maintained a
policy compliant debt position; satisfied state unfunded mandates; enhanced front line
operating services and allocated limited resources to high priority capital improvements and
asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive management of the debt portfolio since FY
2010 continues to prove beneficial through reduced annual non growth related revenue bond
debt service paid by the general fund. The County's implied corporate issuer credit rating was
elevated to AAA by Standard and Poor's, the highest available in the industry.
The corporate office of grants compliance continues to pay dividends with respect to
improving grant management and audit compliance. The Board received a favorable year
ending 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and efforts continue to enhance
internal systems and processes to ensure continued favorable CAFR results.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area]
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 637
11.F.4
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 FY2020 budget are proceeding on schedule and within
budget. Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report
to the BCC in November, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated,
comprehensive review of the 5 year 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
FY2020 and the proposed FY2021 budgets.
(Please see the enclosed report for speci is accomplishments in this performance areal
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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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 311 and 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,
upgraded and improved the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer.
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.
(Please see the enclosed report for speci is accomplishments in this performance areal
Below
Standard
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Standard
Exceeds
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1
2
3
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Office of the County Manager
MEMO
Date: August 31, 2020
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Subject: Performance Appraisal
Consistent with the requirements of my employment agreement, please find
enclosed a self -appraisal of performance with respect to the objectives outlined
in my FY2020 Action Plan. The Action Plan document contains a rating scale for
your use in completing the County Manager's FY2020 performance evaluation.
Please return your graded packets to me on or before September 14, 2020 so
that I may consolidate the grades for presentation at the September 22, 2020
Board meeting.
The rating sheets are contained in the following pages of this memo. If you
would like to meet to discuss your rating before submission, please let me know o
and I'll make the arrangements. M
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Thank you for granting me the privilege of serving as your County Manager.
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11.F.5
Fiscal Year 2020 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 2020. These
goals are based on the broad areas generally expected to be performed by the Chief
Executive Officer.
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Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1
• Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few
Below
areas
Standards
. Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
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
0 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 Ratio Scale
Needs Improvement
Meets Ex ectations
Exceeds Ex ectations
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1.67 — 2.33
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County Manager Self -Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2020
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 Vision, Mission and Strategic Focus Areas embodied in the Board's strategic plan, as well
as by the Board's adopted budget policy. Proactive management and stewardship of Agency
human, financial and physical assets remains a priority focus of the leadership team. Staff
continues to seek opportunities to optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve
accountability and to implement cost effective, innovative solutions to a number of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance areal
Rating
Below
Standard
Meets Exceeds
Standard Standard
1
2 ;
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Commissioner Comments:
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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 the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance areal
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
'
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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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. The HR
department has continued to offer effective career development, 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 progressive loss
prevention program that is innovative, market competitive, actuarially sound and accountable.
Please see the enclosed ty ort Lor s eci is accomplishments in this er ormance area
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Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
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 has worked effectively to execute numerous policy and program initiatives directed by
the Board during this review period under tight deadlines. Staff responses to BCC inquiries
and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough, with very few exceptions.
We have developed a first-rate legislative affairs program featuring professional in-house
talent supported by expert federal and state contract lobbyists. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that management reports, presentations and executive summaries are accurate,
thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal
review.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this perfbrinance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
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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 continue to work prudently and effectively to strike a balance
between funding for continued and expanded programs and operations driven by growth,
service demands and policy initiatives with the need to fund replacement capital
infrastructure and maintenance as well as new capital initiatives. Based on Board approved
budget guidance, staff produced a FY 2020 budget that maintained the general fund and
unincorporated area general fund millage rates; increased general fund reserves; maintained a
policy compliant debt position; satisfied state unfunded mandates; enhanced front line
operating services and allocated limited resources to high priority capital improvements and
asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive management of the debt portfolio since FY
2010 continues to prove beneficial through reduced annual non growth related revenue bond
debt service paid by the general fund. The County's implied corporate issuer credit rating was
elevated to AAA by Standard and Poor's, the highest available in the industry.
The corporate office of grants compliance continues to pay dividends with respect to
improving grant management and audit compliance. The Board received a favorable year
ending 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and efforts continue to enhance
internal systems and processes to ensure continued favorable CAFR results.
(Please see the enclosed report for speck accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
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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 AUIRUE 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 FY2020 budget are proceeding on schedule and within
budget. Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report
to the BCC in November, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated,
comprehensive review of the 5 year 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
FY2020 and the proposed FY2021 budgets.
(Please see the enclosed reporl for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
ri
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11.F.5
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 311 and 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,
upgraded and improved the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer.
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.
Please see the enclosed ty ort for s eci is accomplishments in this perLormance area
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
Commissioner Comments:
FAI
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11.F.5
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It is remarkable, to me, that in these "COVID-19 times", the County,
under your leadership, continues to make solid progress into the 21It
Century.
Your outreach to our community has been extraordinary, with new
leadership in the County's Public Relations Department (Deborah
Curry) and your continued effective response to the increase of 311
calls during these months of the pandemic.
You clearly understand the importance of collaboration and
partnership with community partners.
Despite Governor DeSantis' 'Safer at Home' Executive Order in
March, Collier County government continued to operate for the
taxpayers and stringent safety protocols were implemented for
government employees and the public.
You have demonstrated the ability for government to rise to the
challenge of protecting and enhancing public health and safety, and
at the same time continued to develop existing projects as well as
begin new programs.
Collier County government remains agile and responsive and
effective to these challenging times under your leadership.
Well done!
Commissioner Signature
Packet Pg. 652
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
•
Co er County
Office of the County Manager
MEMO
Date: August 31, 2020
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Subject: Performance Appraisal
Consistent with the requirements of my employment agreement, please find
enclosed a self -appraisal of performance with respect to the objectives outlined
in my FY2020 Action Plan. The Action Plan document contains a rating scale for
your use in completing the County Manager's FY2020 performance evaluation.
Please return your graded packets to me on or before September 14, 2020 so
that I may consolidate the grades for presentation at the September 22, 2020
Board meeting.
The rating sheets are contained in the following pages of this memo. If you
would like to meet to discuss your rating before submission, please let me know
and I'll make the arrangements.
Thank you for granting me the privilege of serving as your County Manager.
Packet Pg. 653
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
Fiscal Year 2020 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
I to 3 scale, with I 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 2020. These
goals are based on the broad areas generally expected to be performed by the Chief
Executive Officer.
Packet Pg. 654
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
Scoring Guidelines for Annual Performance Review
Score
Result
1
• Some improvements and/or early good performance levels in a few
Below
areas
Standards
• Results not reported for many to most areas of importance to the
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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11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
County Manager Self -Assessment for
Action Plan Results for Fiscal Year 2020
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 Vision, Mission and Strategic Focus Areas embodied in the Board's strategic plan, as well
as by the Board's adopted budget policy. Proactive management and stewardship of Agency
human, financial and physical assets remains a priority focus of the leadership team. Staff
continues to seek opportunities to optimize resources, upgrade service levels and improve
accountability and to implement cost effective, innovative solutions to a number of
challenging and/or unanticipated issues that have arisen during this review period.
(Please see the enclosed report for speci ac accomplishments in this performance area)
Rating
Below
Standard
Meets
Standard
Exceeds
Standard
1
2
3
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 656
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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 the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
XX
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 657
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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. The HR
department has continued to offer effective career development, 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 progressive loss
prevention program that is innovative, market competitive, actuarially sound and accountable.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
XX
Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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 has worked effectively to execute numerous policy and program initiatives directed by
the Board during this review period under tight deadlines. Staff responses to BCC inquiries
and information requests have been timely, accurate and thorough, with very few exceptions.
We have developed a first-rate legislative affairs program featuring professional in-house
talent supported by expert federal and state contract lobbyists. Staff has worked diligently to
insure that management reports, presentations and executive summaries are accurate,
thorough, clearly written and contain appropriate and sufficient financial analysis and legal
review.
(Please see the enclosed re,port for specific accomplishments in this performance area
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
XX
Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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 continue to work prudently and effectively to strike a balance
between funding for continued and expanded programs and operations driven by growth,
service demands and policy initiatives with the need to fund replacement capital
infrastructure and maintenance as well as new capital initiatives. Based on Board approved
budget guidance, staff produced a FY 2020 budget that maintained the general fund and
unincorporated area general fund millage rates; increased general fund reserves; maintained a
policy compliant debt position; satisfied state unfunded mandates; enhanced front line
operating services and allocated limited resources to high priority capital improvements and
asset maintenance and replacement. Aggressive management of the debt portfolio since FY
2010 continues to prove beneficial through reduced annual non growth related revenue bond
debt service paid by the general fund. The County's implied corporate issuer credit rating was
elevated to AAA by Standard and Poor's, the highest available in the industry.
The corporate office of grants compliance continues to pay dividends with respect to
improving grant management and audit compliance. The Board received a favorable year
ending 2019 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and efforts continue to enhance
internal systems and processes to ensure continued favorable CAFR results.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
I
I
I XX
Commissioner Comments:
Packet Pg. 660
11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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 FY2020 budget are proceeding on schedule and within
budget. Preparations are well underway for presentation of the annual joint AUIR/CIE report
to the BCC in November, after CCPC review, which will provide an integrated,
comprehensive review of the 5 year 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
FY2020 and the proposed FY2021 budgets.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area)
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Standard
Standard
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
XX
Commissioner Comments:
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11.F.6
Commissioner McDaniel
District 5
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 311 and 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,
upgraded and improved the county website and the collier government television station to
get our message out to the customer.
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.
(Please see the enclosed report for specific accomplishments in this performance area
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Standard
Meets
Standard
Exceeds
Standard
1
2
3
Rating
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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
0 Business results fully address key customer, market, process, and action
plan requirements
Final
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Standard
Rating Scale
1.00 — 1.66
1.67 — 2.33
2.34 — 3.00
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Action Plan Goals
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LEADERSHIP AND
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ORGANIZATIONAL
DIRECTION
2.00
3.00
3.00
2.50
3.00
OPERATIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
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2.50
3.00
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PERFORMANCE
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MANAGEMENT AND
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WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
2.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
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POLICY EXECUTION AND
SUPPORT TO THE BOARD
Comm.
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3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
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BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
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MANAGEMENT
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3.00
3.00
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
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2.00
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PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
3.00
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3.00
3.00
3.00
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Average Grade/Commissioner
2.50
3.00
3.00
2.93
3.00
Final Standard Rating Scale
Needs Improvement
Meets
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
1.00-1.66
1.67-2.33
2.34-3.00
Overall Average Grade
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