BAAB Backup Documents 03/11/1992
Backup
Black Affairs
Advisory Board
Meeting
March 11, 1992
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EAST NAPLES LIBRARY
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NAPLES, FL.
AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
II. CHAIRMAN' S REPORT
III. WORKSHOP: PROPOSAL FOR CREATION OF THE COLLIER
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
A) Request for Endorsement
B) Finalize Language of Proposal
C) Plan for Submittal To Commissioners
VII.
NEXT
A.
B.
C.
MEETING
Location
Date & Time
Agenda
BOARELBrKcBLL~t~ScBB~fyO~6M~~~~~ONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1992
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Larpy Wo'pd
Robe'pt Walke"p
Clayton Hodge
Jackie B'pown
Claudette Gillings
Henry Tribble
Al be'pt Lee
Willie Brice
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Herbert Cambridge
STAFF PRESENT:
Margaret Bowles, Staff Liaison to Black Affairs Advisory Board
Leo Ochs, Administrator, Administrative Services, Collier County Govt
GUESTS Pf,ESENT:
Mary Morgan, Supervisor of Elections
Mary Marnell, Women's Political Caucus
Pam Cox, Women's Political Caucus
Natalie Word, Sickle Cell Foundation
The meeting of the Black Affairs Advisory Board was held in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, Bldg 'F' at the County Government Complex.
Chairman Larry Word called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 01/07/92.
passed unanimously to approve the minutes,
meeting of the Board.
A motion was made, seconded and
as read, of the January 7, 1992
2. GUEST SPEAKERS
A. Mary Morgan, Supervisor of Elections solicited suggestions from thE
Board on improving voter registration within the black community. Per Ms.
Morgan there are currently 900 black active registered voters. She would
like to increase this number before the October 3rd registration deadline
for the Novemeber election. In addition to the Presidential election, the
School Board is considering the placement of Single Member Voting Districts
on the ballot.
Suggestions from the Board included (1) establishing an ad hoc
committee which would work directly with the Election Supervisor and (2)
deputizing all members of the Board as registrars. A motion was made,
seconded and passed unanimously to deputize all memebers of the Black Affairs
Advisory Board as official voting registrars. Robert Walker will coordinate
the date, time and location with Ms. Morgan.
B. Leo Ochs, Administrator of Adnlinistrative Services sut)mitted to
the Board the staffing cost estimates for the proposed Equal Employment
Oppo'ptunity DepaTtment. (see attached). He advised the BoaTeI of the 3
poss~ble criterias of the Commiss~oners in establishing the EEO department:
1. Policy Parameters
2. Funding
3. Potential Legal Liability
Mr. Ochs advised the Board to consider these criterias and be prepared to
address them with alternatives. Also statistical data supporting the
EEO proposal may be an addditional requirement of the Commissioners.
A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to contact the Hispanic
Advisory Board, ADA and all other groups which would benefit from the EEO
department for the purpose of solociting input and support of the proposal.
A workshop will be held on March 11, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. in the
3. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS.
A. Housing - Albert Lee. Mr. Lee commented on his dissatisfaction
with the County's existing Affordable Housing plans and goals. A report
will be submitted at the next scheduled meeting.
B. Education - Claudette Gillings. Ms. Gillings commented on the
importance of suporting the Children's Services Council which will be on
the March 10th ballot. Per Ms. Gillings, if passed the CSC could provide
funding fo'(' tutorial pT'og'rams aT' afteT' school ca"pe prog"rams fo'C' "at-'riskll
children within the black community. Additional information was requested
by the Board (see attached).
4. NEXT MEETING. The next meeting of the Black Affairs Advisory Board
is scheduled fo"c Wednesday, March 11, 1992 at the East Naples Library
8787 Tamiami Trail East
6:30 p.m.
There being no further busines of the Board, the ~eeting was adjourned at
8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jackie D. Brown, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BOARD ON
, 1992
LARRY WORD, CHAIRMAN
PROPOSED DOE STAFFING COST-ESTIMATE
*phase I - EEO Director, Administrative Assistant, Director.(COTEA)
Clerical Secretary'I (COTEA)
Base Salaries
$ 33,534
22,038
30,380
14,643
$100,595 x
EEO Director
Administrative Assistant
Director COTEA
Secretary I
.38% Fringes
$138,821
* Does not include offices, telephones, computers and related
costs.
Phase II - Director, Compliance, DBE Specialist
Base Salaries
$ 30,380
25,558
$ 55,938 x
Director Compliance
DBE Specialist
.38% Fringes
$ 77,195
Phase III - Internal EEO Specialist, External EEO Specialist
Secretary I (Compliance)
Base Salaries
$ 23,733
25,558
14,643
$ 63,934 x
Internal EEO Specialist
External EEO Specialist
Secretary I
.38% Fringes
$ 88,228
phase IV - Secretary I (Receptionist/Clerk), Fair Housing
Specialist
Base Salaries
$ 25,558
14,643
$ 40,201 x
Fair Housing Specialist
Secretary I
.38% Fringes
$ 55,477
$ 25,558 x
Phase V - COTEA Specialist (if needed)
1.38% Fringes
$ 35,270
phase I
phase II
phase III
Phase IV
Phase V
$138,821
77,195
88,228
55,477
35,270
$394,991
The above does not include offices, furniture, operating expenses,
telephone, electricity, etc.
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BXBCUTIVB SUMMARY
CBlLDBU'S SBBVlCBS COUNCIL
The Board of County ('.......n1...d..n"'n of CnJH.... County. in recog-
nhring the growing .....'1C8rJl8 of the COIIIIIIunity for ita ..hndren and
: young people, have an ext:nlordiDary opportwUty to provide an
eul1j(hteued reapn'1" to OlU' ..hn".-.m'1I ,,-sa.
An ordinance providing for the creation of The Children's 8ervlcea
Council of CoWer County and adoption of a rellOl.ution dlrecting the
superriaor of eJectIoDa to place the following queation upon the ballot
for September. UlllO.
"Shall the Children's Services Council of CoWer County be
granted the authority to fund the improvement of children's
developmental, health and other juvenile welfare services
by the levying each year of an ad valorem tax not to exceed
one-half (1/2) mill for services for children?"
wi11:be.an llA~y powerful and AnHpteDed reapoaae.
In 1986, the FJorlda Legislature made it pqeodhle for every county
in Florida to create a .......h.nf.... to addreaa the need for providing
juvenile welfare services for their ..hndren, .. p1nnll.. County baa done
for 40 years, by enacting 8ectioD 125.801 of the FlorIda Statutes.
The Children's 8ervlcea Council fa a group of ten indlviduala, five
of whom are appointed by the Governor, and five who are selected be-
cause of their offl,.;.1 position. By Jaw, a county .......ml.ainn~r, the
Superintendent of s.-lwols, a School Board Member, the District Admin-
istrator of U. R. S. and a luveulle ludge compose the group designated
by position.
Some of the potential fuDctiona of the Children's ServJcea Council
1ri1l be to:
I~ Research what the problema lIN. Who, bow many and where
are the children Deeding help.
II. To plan bow beat p:rnhlAno. caD be lIOlved.
III. To coordinate exiatlng programs to ensure that fragment.tinn
of services and "nnecessary duplication is prevented.
IV. To evaluate U a program is heJping ..hndren as intended.
V. To train and support prote,IJio".1. who help cbildren.
VI. To addreas publfc policy lasuea perUining to ..hi1(tren and
f'AmfHA8.
VII. To create a central focus for ..hUdren and 'amlHnll.
VIlI. To .....lIAhnrate with funding sources to developing a comprehensive,
community wide reapnngoQ to the needa of ..hi1(tnm.
IX. To provide funding for juvenlle welfare services through an
independent speclal byfnlr dlatrict for ..hn,,-.en.
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8p-1.1 cUatdcta p-l-.8 . un-hw of adTuatapa:
-TbeJ" IIN iDauJ&tecl from tbe npriea of feden1, &tate Gld
loc8l polJ~ Gld tvvdlnr ~.
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-Tb8y An.hle the ..UlIIbIT of . Cl:ritIaG .... of taleDt ezperta
In the n-m. of P1IfIdraD.
-Tb8yU'e .~, fuDctIoaIDe In lIIUly w.ys like fouD...tinn..
-They U'e publlaly _tabla. .
-Beat of ell, they An.h" loc8l CllIIIIIIUDitlea to solve loc8l prob-
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It baa been aaid that f'vndl"r for prevenUve programa for children
is the only "",n\lerv.Uve f'In.nPl.I approech. Those who 19uore the
problema of Infants, ..hlldren IIDd teeoagen U'e actu.Illy the big spenders.
Their inactivity will require lIIuch larger InvestmenU In sute AnPi.1 and
.....m..... programs IIDd tbe priaoD ~~
In Coll1er County, . county with 30,118 phll(Jren under age 18,
there U'e 6,95'1 ..l1ildren living below the poverty level; there were 326
births to teenagers In 11189, 140 of which were low birth weight; there
were 1,104 children on chfld care waiting Hats; 1,361 children were re-
ported abused or neglected; 203 ..hildren p1aced In elll81'geDCy shelters;
'18 in foster care. Of the 18,321 public APhnol student population, 1,264
students dropped out; 4,454 students were suspended either in ....hnnlor
out of APhnol. luv..niles PnmmiUed apprnTimptely 35\ of ell crimes in
Cnlli"r County; apprnTim.te1y 11,230 crimea. Of this total, 159 of the III08t
active juvenile offenders Pnmmitted8,560 crimea in ('.n1\ier County. There
were 1,123 juvenile arrests.
The total coat In 11188 of repeated grades of 1,143 students was
$3,'101,034; a 4 UIOnth average stsy at Naples Community Hospital for
a single coeAine baby coats $325,000; coats IIN currently $50,000 to
$60,000 per year for a child to be cared for by the state. The final
coat of neglecting ('....rn...'s ..hlldren is staggering. In dollars, in wasted
opportunities, In "'Am,,&'8 to the human s~t.
Prevention, education, IIDd early Intervention U'e the keys to pre-
venting UIOre lI8r1oua d1t1Icu1Ues for pblldren who will Deed expenaI.ve
mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse aervicea or extensive criminA'
justice services should those Interventions not be available. There is
currenUy almoat DO funding for prevention, education and early inter-
vention for alcohol, drug abuse, and ID8Dtal health In ('....IH.... County.
The argument for creation of the Children's Services CouncU of
Cnlli"r County is both moral and practical. Moral, because government
baa DO duty more basic than to protect and provide for chfldren. Practical
because failure to create preventive strategies that direct children toward
healthy and productive livea costa aociety dearly in the long run.
TO:
FROM:
AARP
AAUW
Black Betterment Committee
Collier County NAACP
Collier County Housing Authority
Collier United for Rights ~ Equality
Department of Veteran SErviCEs
Disabled Veterans
Evening Optimists of Naples
Handicapped in Action
Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
Las NaciDoes
League of Women Voters of Collier County
Minority Educators Caucus
National Council of Jewish Women
Women's Political Caucus
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Hecrrr'iC.Gfribb12! Memoer
Black Affairs Advisory Board, Collier County
DATE: February 19, 1992
RE: Proposal for Creation of the Collier CDunty Deportment of Equol Opportunity
1) RE.quest for Endorsement
2) Invitation to Attend Meeting to Finalize P.aposal - March 11~ 1992
While I rEoret using this uform letter" approach to communicating with you, the
essenCE and availability of time dictate that I do so. Attached is a copy of the
second drdft proposdl of the Collier County Bldck Affairs Advisory BOdrd (BAABl for
the creation of a Collier County Department of Equal Opportunity.
This second draft incorporates and responds to many ideas, commeotsJ and suggestions
that have been made by organizational representatives and county staff personSa
Further comments are encouraged. It is anticipated that this proposal will be
finalized at the March 11, 1992 meeting of the BAAB. We request that you review and
present this draft to your governing body for endorsement as soon as possible.
Written endorsements, comments, and reservations will be appreciated, and would
facilitate our ability to include or forward them to the County Commissioners. Your
endorsement, with or without comment or reservations, is reqUEsted bv March 20. 1992.
Mailing Address:
Henry C. Tribble
980 Huron Courtl #403
Marco Isla~d1 Fl 33937
WE would also appreciate your attendance at our March
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East Naples Library
8787 Tamiami Trail East
March 11, 1992
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We have attempted to identify and contact all organizations that might havE a
positive interest in our proposal. If you know of other organizations (in addition
to those addresssEd in this lettEr) which might bEnEfit by thE crEation of the
proposed Department of Equal Opportunity! please share this information with them.
Please call me at 642-4759 to let me know if you will have representation at the
meeting or havE comments or reservations regarding the proposal~
c: Commissioner Burt L. Saunders
MargarEt B. Bowles
Leo O[hs~ Jr.
Blac~ Affairs Advisory Board Members
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SUBJECT:
PRIMARY
OBJECTIVES:
S E CON D D R AFT
Revised 2/lb/92
ThE Collie~ County Board of County Commissioners
Larry Word, Chairperson
Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board
February 19~ 1992
REcommendation for the Establishment of a Collier County Department of
Equal Opportunity
1. To insure that all citizens in Collier County's increasingly
diverse population are afforded equal opportunity and non-
discrimination as defined by applicable Federal and Florida laws,
in emplOyment, public accommodations (PA), housing, the provision
nf Collier County serviCES, participation in Collier County
programs and the procurement of goods and services by Collier
County.
2. To establish effectiVE laws and CEntralized administrative
resources to effectuate ObjectiVE Number 1 and those below. The
laws to be Established would prohibit discrimination based on
race, color, religion, national origin, sex~ handicap!disability~
marital status: and age. The term Pprotected groupsP, when used
herein, applies to the above categories. The types of
discrimination prohibited will include employment, housing,
accessibility and the prevision of services and programs relative
to Collier County Government. Employment, housing, public
accommodations and accessibility discrimination will be
~rohibited by the public sector. The laws matching protected
groups with types of discrimination should generally parallel
present state and Federal laws. Therefore, not all protected
groups will be covered in all types of prohibited discrimination.
~. To provide a centralized vehicle for effectively anticipating,
preventing and resolving intergroup relations problems which are
bound to exist and occur in a rapidly growing~ increasingly
dive,sified community such as CGllier County.
4. To provide staff support, coordination and liaison relative to
the Collier County Hispanic and Black AdvisQry Boards,
organizations representing the disabl2d community, women~ and
those protected by laws prohibiting discrimination based on age~
and other present and future bodiES of Q simil;r nature.
5. To provide effective laws and mEchanisms to insure compliance
with e~istino state and Feder;l laws.
BACKGROUND,
b. To reduce the occurrences of unrest, state and Federal
administrative actions and litigation relative to allegations of
legally prohibited discrimination, and to provide professional
expertise and resources to effectively resolve such activities
that do occur, in a manner that reduces human and financial costs
to Collier County citizens and government.
7a To provide TEchnical Education and AssistanCE (TEA) to all elements
of the community relative to what is and is not required relative
to county, state and Federal equal opportunity and non-
discrimination laws. This pro-active objectiVE will greatly help
potential respondents who truly desire to udD the right thing"
and to avoid costly complianCE actions. It is also important to
provide community outreach (CO) to educate protected group
memoers to insure that they know their rights undEr the law(s)
and also know when matters do not mEet the tests of those laws~
8. To provide d centralized mechanism for AmEricans with
DisabilitiES Act (ADA) rElated education and activities~
9. Such other objectives that are determined to be appropriate.
As you are aware, this Board has taken great pains and deliberatiVE
efforts to seek obiectivE data on which to form conclusions and to
ma~e recommEndations~ We began our tasks by requesting substantial
data from county agencies in ordEr to ascertain the status of equal
opportunity and non-discrimination, primarily in Collier County
governmEntal operations, and in the private sector of Collier County.
County staff and agencies haVE generally beEn responsiVE and helpful
relatiVE to our rEquests~ In fact, some staff persons haVE been
extremely helpfu14
As an advisory body, composed of volunteers with primary professional
and family responsibilities, we have devoted our maximum time and
efforts at reviewing the information provided~ By virtue of our
diverse backgrounds and coordination with the Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board, NAACP and other minority, disabled and women's
organizations, we also bring and obtained important information and
perspectives from much of the county's protEcted group population.
This combination of information and oersoectives serves as thE
primary bases for the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations which
follow.
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FINDINGS:
Our findings will be succinct. We have endeavored to obtain comments
and suggested corrections from appropriate county staff and others as
a means of increasing the accurancy and objectivity of this document.
This does not necessariJy impJy that those persons wholeheartedJy
endorse aJl of our positions. The primary elements of our findings
are as follows:
I. EquaJ EmpJoyment Opportunity - GeneraJly
A. There are no county laws which insure equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in the employment practicES of
governmental or private sector EIDployers in Collier County.
Therefore, e~ployers and protected group members must wait on
state Of Federal agencies in Washington, D.C., Atlanta,
Miami or TallahasseE to obtain determinatiDns and resolutions
of complaints and issues. Education and technical assistanCE
dfE scarce or nonexistent from such agencies.
B. Collier County Government
1. Generally, there is significant under-representation of
minorities and protected groups employed by the County,
Especially in oon-traditional middle and upper echelon
positions. The applicant flow is also under-representative
of such groups~
2. Some affirmative action and equal opportunity policies
and procedures have been or are being put into pl~CE
(e.g., Department of Human Resources and the Collier
County Sheriff's Department). It does not appear as of
this time that they have resulted in significant success.
C. Private Sector EmpJoyment
While WE do not have hard data in this segment of employmentt
it is a given that employment discrimination is a significant
phenomenon in this nation and state. There is therefore
every reason to beliEVE it is one of significance in the
Collier County private sector, esoeciallv in light of the
absence of locally enforced laws, rapid increases in the
~umbers of minorities and other protected groups, bad
economic times, and the non-existence of local technical
assistance and education on what legally constitutes
discriminatory practices.
II. Public Accommodations
While it is hoped that in 1992 this is not generally a major
problem in Collier County~ mechanisms and lews do not exist to
address the hopefully relatively few instances which may occur.
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III. Housing
There is a County Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits
discrimination in housing and provides for the filing of
"informal complaints". As of this date we have not obtained a
complete copy of that ordinance for Evaluation. HowEver, there
is little, if any, enforcement of which we are or havE been made
aware. Additionally, an MinformalM complaint process is not
sufficient to enforCE non-discrimination.
IV. County Services
We are not aware of any county laws or formal mechanisms which
are geared to insure equality and non-discrimination, relative to
generally designated Uprotected ~rQUpSuf in the delivery of
county services. Federal law (e.g. ~ Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964} requires non-discrimination in the provision of
s?fvices that are funded in whole or part by Federal funds.
Basic constitutional principals allow for judicial remedies if
there is discrimination or the denial of Equality relatiVE to
Pprotected groups".
V. Participation in County Programs
There appears to be an absence of county la~s and mechanisms as
indicated for county serviCES above. There are probably more
Federal funds used for programs than serviCES and therefore
greater legal responsibility to insure non-discrimination and
equal opportunity relative to participation in county programs.
VI. County Procurement of Goods and Services
There are no county laws or formal mechanisQs to insure that
protected group individuals and businesses are afforded equal
opportunity in obtaining contracts to provide goods and serviCES
to the county. We understand there are informal activities that
are aimed at increasing the participation of such groups in the
procurement process. Providing true equal opportunity and
affirmative action in this area has extremely far reaching
implications beyond the primary individuals who may be the
beneficiaries. It can greatly enhance the econoQic viability of
those groups and communities who historically and presently are
essentially left out of the economic mainstream. Additionally,
Florida Statute; Chapter 287 requires counties to have goals for
contracting with protected group ~embers. The use of some state
and Federal funds brings similar mandates. Failure to have
appropriate mechanisms and results will subject the county to
higher riSKS of litigation and loss of badly nEeded funds.
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SUMMARY:
CONCLUSIONS:
VII. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAl
The compJexity and demands of this JegisJation transcends all of
the above. The sweeping requirements on aJI segments of our
society, governmental and private sector, places astounding
technical, legal and operational demands which few are adequately
prepared to meet. These requirements will readily and greatly
impact on Collier County because of its rapid growth and sizeable
elderly population. While we did not specifically look at what
mechanisms E~ist to deal with this legislation, it is our guess
that apparatus to comprehensively and effectively respond to the
requirements do not e~ist. We understand there are informal
mechanisms and liaison with disabled organizations, but such
activities alone can hardly meet the strenuous mandates of the
ADA.
Centralized effectiVE mechanisms, based on Collier County laws and
professionalized resourCES, do not exist to insure equal opportunity
and non-discrimination in Collier County for the Upratected groups"
as defined by applicable state and Federal laws.
Without appropriate laws, concEntrated and coordinated organizational
and professional efforts, dedicated resources and cOffiffiittment,
education, technical assistance, enforcement apparatus, etc., there
cannot and will not be equal opportunity and non-discrimination in
the operation of Collier County governmental or private SEctor
arenas. This is especially true in light of the rapid increaSE in
the number of minorities and protected group persons in the County
aDd during these bad Economic times. While there are equitable, moral
.and constitutional principals which generally require such efforts by
. local governmental bodies, there are existing state and Federal laws
and agencies that spEcify areas of co~pliance, for which failure to
achieVE can mEan the loss of revenues available to the county. The
county also has greater exposures to liabilities for discrimination
based on individual and class action complaints and litigation. There
are also the comprehensive requirements of the ADA! Lastly, and
hopefully most important to you, there is the resDonsibilitv (which
each member of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners made
great efforts to obtain) to insure equal opportunity, non-
discrimination and the economic and social development and well being
of all persons and groups governEd by you.
In every other major area of governmental concern, Collier County has
devoted the resourCES, centralized and coordinated organizational
mechanisms and weight of county law in order to effectively address
the requirements of each area. There must be equitable devotion to
the concerns addrEssed herein, and such efforts are in the best
interest of all cd Collier County. We believe that state and Federal
laws ooerationallv require the actions WE request.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
We strongly recommend the expeditious establishment of the Collier
County Department of Equal Opportunity (OED). With reasonable
diligence, the creation of the Department and hiring of the
Director can be completed by May I, 1992. Initially, the OED
should report directly to the County Manager because of the
sensitiVE nature of its mission and its having oversight or
liaison responsibility relative to most other county agencies. We
also recommend exploring the possibility, during phase IB or
later, of establishing a lay Commission on Equal Opportunity
(CEO). This commission could serve as the body for policy making,
appeals of DED dEcisions, and other functions. The Florida and
Kentucky Human Rights Commissions, among others, are organized in
such a fashion.
The role and scope of the OED should be to implement andlor
~oordinatE the abOVE Objectives and other activities deemed
appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners. A recommended
Organizational Structure and approximate time periods for phased
implementation are indicated in Attachment A. While it is our
desire to provide as much background information as possible, it
is not within our resourCES of available time and monEY to present
more than is contained herein. Attachments C - contain some
lnformation which should be helpful. We believe that your
consultation with county legal, human resourcEs! program~ services
and procurement staffs will quickly and easily verify and validate
the essentials of our findings! conclusions and recommendations.
The phasing of DEO is geared to allow for the deliberate
fashioning of each legal and organizational component, to insure
thQt it appropriately captures the requirements of applicable
Federal and state laws, and is done so commensurate with the
special nuanCES of Collier County.
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F I seAL IMPACT:
Proposal
Prepared By
As an advisory body with limited time and resources, we are not in
a position to be able to accurately identify the costs that may be
associated with implementing the objectives indicated above. We
are mindful of the present financial constraints upon the county
government and believe that phased staffing and utilization of
Federal funds for staffing will greatly reducE the immediate
fiscal impact of this activity, and for the near future. We also
believe that, despite presEnt financial constraints, it is
imperatiVE that this activity begin immediately. An uneducated
gUEsstimate is that $10,(100 - $15,000 per filonth ffiE..Y. be required
during FY 1992. In any Event, a reasonable cOffimittment will
require the Expenditure of a reasonable amount of funds. The
commitment of such funds can easily outweigh the costs of lost
state and Federal monies, as well 2S administration and judicial
actions, which are more likely to occur by not making such a
commitment.
Subsequent to our first draft of this proposal, county staff
provided us with some Estimates of staffing costs. These
estimated staffing costs are indicated in Attachment B. Lastly,
Even at its maximum funding level, the cost for the DEO is
minuscule relative to the total county budget. The expenditure
of such a relatiVEly small sum is minute for the purpose of
insuring that 70-80r. of the County population is treated fairly
and in compliance with Florida and Federal laws. From our
perspective, money is not dn operational issue when you consider
that approximately $65,000 during FY 91/92 is only ____% of the
$_________ County budget for the YEar. This also holds true for
all funding phases of the OEO.
Date
Henry C. Tribble, Member
Black Affairs Advisory Board
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COMPLIANCE DIVISION
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I. The bracketed numbers indicate the phase in which staff will be hired.
2. The dotted line to the CA indicates liaison with and review and advice by the CA
regarding legal matters.
3. The dotted line to Administrative Services indicates liaison relative to
internal EEO and DBE activities. DBE, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises,
includes Minority Business Enterprises (MBEJ and Women Business Enterprises
(WBEs), and possibly others who own small businessEs and are determined to be
socially and Economicably disadvantaged.
4. (Bl = Bilingual (Spanish) capability reouired. This capability will be sought
for other positions Dn an as needed basis.
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ORGANIZATIONAL PHASES
PHASE ONE - May 1, 1992 - September 30, 1992
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
STAffING
1. Establishing Office and Procedures
(1) Director, DEO
(2) Administrative Assistant
(3) Director, COTEA
2. Drafting Ordinance and Administrative
Codes Relative to:
A. DBE Provisions
B. COTEA Provisions
C. Internal EEO Provisions
D. Liaison with Advisory Boards
E. Commission on Equal Opportunity
~. Establishing Liaison and Procedures with
Advisory Board(s)
4. Establishing Liaison and Procedures with
Administrative Services regarding Internal
EEO
5. Same As Above regarding DBE Programs and Disparity
Analysis
6~ Board of County Commissioners Passes Ordinance
and Amendments to the Ordinance
7. TEA Conducts a Needs Assessment in the Business Community
B. Establishing Procedures for Equal Opportunity
Review of County Programs
9. locating Federal, State and local Sources for
Funding (EEOC ~ HUD Compliance Agencies, and
other Federal grants).
10. Establishing liaison with State and Federal
Equal Opportunity Agencies
11. Plan Training for the Board of County Commissioners,
Department of Equal Opportunity Staff, County Attorney
Staff, Administrative Services Staff, Other County
Officials, Minority Community Leaders,
Business Community Leaders.
12. Develop DBE Certification Application and Procedures
13. Assessing Present and Future Organizational Development
of the DED.
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PHA.S!:: TWO - Odober I, 1992 - March 30, 1993
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
I. Drafting Compliance Amendments to the
Ordinance and County Administrative Code
Relative to:
A. EEO Provisions
B. Fair Housing Provisions
C. Public Accommodations Provisions
D. Equal Opportunity in County Programs
and ServicEs
2. Developing Posters
~. Developing DED Brochures
4. Locating Federal and State Sources for Funding
5. Maintaining Liaison with State and Federal
Equal Opportunity Agencies
b. Implementing Training (#11 Phase 1)
7. Developing DED Compliance SOPs
8. Implementing DBE Program
A. DEE Identification and Certification
B. DBE Capability Assessment
C. DBE. Training Regarding Collier County
Procurement Processes
D. Identification of Special DBE Procurements
E. Enhancement of DBE Capabilities
f. Identification and Removal of Barriers to
Contracting with DBEs, Where Appropriate.
G. Establishing Goals for Contracting with DBEs
H. Institute DBE Goals, If Feasible
I. Explore Mentor-ProtogeE Program
9. Developing Complaint forms
A. Internal EEO
B. External EEO
C. Housing
D. Public Accommodations
10. ASSEssing Present and Future Organizational
Development of the DED
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NEW STAFfING
(1) Dire~tor - Compliance
(2) DBE Specialist
(3) Secretary - COTEAfDBE
PHASE THREE - Apr i I I, 1993 - September 30, 1993
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1.
Determine DBE Goals for fV
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Institute DBE Goals for fV
~. Explore or Implement Mentor-Protogee Program
4. Plan Second Annual County-Wide Equal
Opportunity Workshop Conducted by Federal,
State and Other Officials
5. Continue Seeking Federal, State and Local
Funding SourCES
6. ASSESS Present and Future DevelopmEnt of
All DED Operations
7. Implement Equal Opportunity in Programs and
ServicEs
PHASE FOUR - October 1, 1993- March 30, 1994
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1. Review and Refine Operations
2. Ascertain Need for Expanded COTEA Program
~. ASSESS Present and Future Organizational
Development of the DEO
PHASE fIVE - April I, 1994 - September 30, 1994
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1. Expand COTEA, if nEeded
2. ASSESS Present and Future Organizational
Development of the DEO
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NEW STAFFING
(I) E.ternal EEO Specialist
(2) Internal EEO Specialist
(3) SEcrEtary - Compliance
NEW STAFFING
(1) Receptionist/ClErk
(2) fair Housing ~ P A
NEW STAFFING
(1) COTEA Specialist
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ATTACHMENT B
PROPOSED DOE STAFFING COST ESTIMATE
Phase I - EEO Director, Administrative Asasistant, Director (COTEA)
Base Salaries
:$ 33,534
22,038
30,380
(1) 85,952
EEO Director
Administrative Assistant - A lower grade position may suffice
DirectDr COTEA
.38% Fringes
.
$118,614 5 me = $49,423
Phase II - Director, CompliancEf DBE Specialist, Clerical Secreta.ry I
Base Salaries
:t 30~380
25,558
14,643
:$ 70,581 X
DirectDr Compliance
DBE Specialist
Secretary I
.38:1. Fringes
$97,402
Phase III - Internal EEO Specialist, External EEO Specialist,
Secretary I ([Dmpl i ance)
Base Sal ari"2S
$ 23,733
25,558
14,643
$ 63,934 x
Internal EEO Specialist
External EEO Specialist
Secretary I
.387. Fringes
$88,228
Phase IV - Secretary I (Receptionist/Clerk) f Fair Housing Specialist
Base Salaries
:$ 25,558
14,643
$" 401201 x
Fair Housing
Secretary i
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.38i~ Fringes
$55,477
PhaSE ',,! - COTEA Speci al i st
Base Sa 1 arv
-$ 25~558 x
~38!. Fringes
$35,270
(Continued on N~xt Paqe)
YEARLY
BASIS FY 91/92 fY 92/93 FY 93/94 FY 94/95
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'Phase 1 $118,614 49,423 118,821 118,821 118,821
PhasE II 97,402 97,402 97,402 97,402
PhaSE III 88,228 (3) 44,114 88,228 88,228
Phase IV 55,477 (3) 27,739 55,477
Phase V 35,270 (3) 17!635
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(1) (2) 394,991 (I) 49,423 (I) 260,337 (1) 332,190 (1) 377,563
The above data does not include offiCES, furniture, operating Expenses, telephone,
electricity, etc.
(1) This sum is based on ~ indicated employees being on the payroll effective the
first day of the indicated Phase.
(2) FY 95/96
(3) 1/2 Year.
We thank the Collier County Department of Administrative Services for providing the
figures for estimated base salaries and fringe benefits.
ENDOR'SEMENTS:
(Selow are endoresments or the names of persons and organizations from whom we expect
endorsements (EA = endorsement anticipated). An indication of EA does not guarantee
such, and is not a representation of the formal position of such entity relative to
this proposal.]
We endorse the above proposal. Any exceptions or additional comments will be
addressed by a separate letter.
Date
Chairperson, HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Date
PrEsident, COLLIER COUNTY NAACP
Date
LULAC
Date
DISABLED VETERANS OF COLLIER COUNTY
Date
HANDICAPPED IN ACTION
Date
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS OF COLLIER COUNTY
Date
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Date
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Date
EVENING OPTIMISTS OF NAPLES
Date
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Date
AARP
Date
Date
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Collier County NAACP
Collier County Housing Authority
Collier United for Rights & Equality
Department of Veteran ServiCES
Disabled Veterans
Evening Optimists of N;~lE5
Handicapped in Action
Hispanic Affairs Advisory t.o~rd
Las Naciones
LeagUE of Women Voters of Collier County
Minority Educators Caucus
National CouncIl of Jewish Women
Women's Political Caucus
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Black Affairs Advisory Board, Collier County
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DATE: February 1'1, 1992
RE: Proposal for Creation of the Collier County Department of Equ21 Opportunity
1) HE.quest for EndDrsefilent
2) Invitation to Attend Meeting to FinaliZE Proposal - March 11~ 1992
While I rEoret using this uform letterU approach to communicating with you~ the
essence and availability of time dictate that I do SOa Attached is a copy of the
secDnd draft proposal of the Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) fDr
the creation of a Collier County Department of Equal Opportunity.
This second draft incorporates and responds to many ide~s: (ommeots~ and suggestions
that have been made by organizational representativEs and county staff personsa
Further comments are encouraQEd. It is anticipated that this proposal will be
finalized at the March 11, 1992 meeting of the BAAB. We request that you review and
present this draft to your governing body for endorsement as soon as possible.
Written endorsements, comffiEnts, and reservations will be apprEciated, and would
facilitate our ability to include or forward them to the County Commissioners. Your
endorsement, with or without comment or reservations, IS requested bv March 20. 1992.
Mailing Address:
Henry C. Tribble
980 Huron Courtf #403
M2rco Isla~d~ FL 33937
W2 would also appreciate your attenda~CE at our March 11. tqq? meeting -
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We have attempted to identify and contact all organizations that might havE a
positivE interest in our proposal. If you know of other organizations (in addition
to those addresssed in this letter) which might benefit by the creation of the
proposed Department of Equal Opportunity! pleaSE share this information with them.
Please call me at 642-4759 to let me know if you will have representation at the
meeting or have comments or reservations regarding the proposal.
c: Commissioner Burt L. Saunders
Maroaret B. 80wles
Leo OCh5~ Jr.
Black Affairs Advisory Board Members
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
PRIMARY
OBJECTIVES:
SEe 0 N D D R AFT
Revised 2/16/92
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Larry Word1 Chairperson
Collier County Black Affairs Advisory Board
February 19, 1992
REcommendation for the Establishment of a Collier County Department of
Equal Opportunity
1. To insure that all citizens in Collier CountY~5 increasingly
diverse population are afforded equal opportunity and non-
discrimination as defined by applicable Federal and Florida laws,
in employment, public accommodations (PAl, housing, the provision
.of Collier County services, participation in Collier County
programs and the procurement of goods and serviCES by Collier
County.
2. To establish effEctiVE laws and centralized administrativE
resources to effectuate ObjectiVE Number 1 and those below. The
laws to be established would prohibit discrimination based on
race, color~ religion, national origin, sex, handicap/disability,
marital status, and age. The term "protected groups"~ when used
herein, applies to the above categories. The types of
discrimination prohibited will include employment, housing,
accessibility and the prevision of services and programs relative
to Collier County Government. Employment, housing, public
accommodations and accessibility discrimination will be
-prohibited by the public sector. The laws matching protected
groups with types of discrimination should gen2rally parallel
prEsent state and Federal 1 aws. Therefore, not all protected
groups will be covered in all types of prohibited discrimination.
~. To provide a centralized vehicle for effectively anticipating,
preventing and resolving intergroup relations p~oblems which are
bound to exist and occur in a rapidly growing~ increasingly
diversified cDmmunity such as Collier County.
4. To provide staff support, coordination and liaison relative to
the Collier County Hispanic and Black Advisory Boards,
organizations representing the disabled community, women~ and
those protected by laws prohibiting discrimination based on aqe~
and other present and futurE bodiES of a similar nature.
5. To provide effectiVE laws and mechanisms to insure compliance
with EAistino state and Federal laws.
BACKGRDUND:
6. To reduce the occurrences of unrest, state and Federal
administrative actions and litigation relative to allegations of
lEgally prohibited discrimination, and to provide professional
e~pertise and resources to effectively resolve such activities
that do o~cur~ in a manner that reduces human and financial costs
to Collier County citizens and government.
7. To provide Technical Education and Assistance (TEA) to illl elements
of the community relative to what is and is not required relatiVE
to county, state and Federal equal opportunity and noo-
discriminatio~ laws, This pro-active objectiVE will grEatly help
potential respondents who truly desire to "do the right thing"
and to avoid costly compliancE actions. It is also important to
provide community outreach (CO) to educate protected group
members to insure that they know their rights under the law\s)
and also know when matters do not meet the tests of those laws.
8. To provide a centralized mechanism for Americans with
Dis~bilities Act (ADA) related education and activitiES.
9, Such other objectives that are determined to be appropriate.
As you are aware, this Board has taken great pains and deliberative
efforts to seek obiectivE data on which to form conclusions and to
make recommendations. We began our tasks by requesting substantial
data from county agencies in order to ascertain the status of equal
opportunity and non-discrimination, primarily in Collier County
governmental operations, and in the private SEctor of Collier County.
County staff and agencies have generally been rEsponsiVE and helpful
relative to our requests. In fact, 50m2 staff persons haVE bEEn
extremely helpful.
As an advisory body, composed of volunteers with primary professional
and family responsibilities, we have devoted our maximum time and
efforts at reviewing the information provided. By virtue of our
diverse backgrounds and coordination with the Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board, NAACP and other minority, disabled and women~s
organizations, we also bring and obtained important information and
perspectives from much of the county IS protected group population.
This combination of information and oersoectives serves as the
primary baSES for the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations which
foIl c,w,
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FINDINGS:
Our findings will be succinct. We have endeavored to obtain comments
and suggested corrEctions from appropriate county staff and others as
a ~Eans of increasing the accurancy and objectivity of this document.
This dOES not nECEssarily imply that thoSE persons wholeheartedly
endorse all of our positions. The primary elements of our findings
are as follo,;5:
I. Equal Employment Opportunity - Generally
A. There drE no county laws which insure equal opportuni ty and
non-discrimination in the employmEnt practiCES of
governmental or private SEctor employers in Collier County.
Therefore, employers and protected group members must wait on
state or Federal agencies in Washington, D.C., Atlanta,
Miami or TallahassEE to obtain determinations and resolutions
of complaints and issues. Education and technical assistance
are scarCE or nonexistent from such agencies.
B. Collier County Government
1. Generally, there is significant under-representation of
minorities and protected groups employed by the County,
especially in non-traditional middle and upper echelon
positions. The applicant flow is also under-representativE
of such groups.
2. Some affirmatiVE action dod equal opportunity policies
and procedures haVE been or are bEing put into plaCE
(e.g'1 Department of Human ResourCES and the Collier
County Sheriff~s Department). It dOES not appear as of
this time that they haVE resulted in significant SUCCESS.
C. Private Sector Employment
WhilE WE do not haVE hard data in this segment of employment,
it is a given that employment discrimination is a significant
phenomEnon in this nation and state. There is therefore
Every feason to belieVE it is one of significance in the
Collier County private SEctor, esoEciallv in light of the
absenCE of locally enforced laws~ rapid increases in the
numbErs of minorities and other PfotEcted groups, bad
Economic times, and the non-existenCE of local tEchnical
assistanCE and education on what legally constitutes
discriminatory practiCES.
II. Public Accommodations
While it is hoped that in 1992 this is not generally a major
problem in Collier County, mechanisms and laws do not E~ist to
address the hopefully relatively few instanCES which may occur.
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III. Housing
There is a County fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits
discrimination in housing and provides for the filing of
"informal complaints". As of this date we haVE not obtained a
complete copy of that ordinancE for evaluation. However, there
is little, if any, enforcement of which we arE or have been made
aware. Additionally, an "informal" complaint process is not
sufficient to enforCE non-discrimination.
IV. County ServiCES
We are not aware of any county laws or formal mEchanisms which
are geared to insure equality and non-discrimination, relatiVE to
generally designated "protected groups", in the delivery of
county serviCES. Federal law (e.g. ~ Title Vi of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964; requires non-discrimination in the provision of
services that are funded in whole or part by Federal funds.
Basic constitutional principals allow for judicial remedies if
there is discrimination or the denial of equctlity relative to
I'protected groups".
V. Participation in County Programs
There appears to be an absence of county laws and mechanisms as
indicated for county services above~ There are probably more
Federal funds used for programs than serviCES and therefore
greater legal responsibility to insure non-discrimination and
equal opportunity relative to participation in county programs.
VI. County ProcuremEnt of Goods and ServiCES
There are no county laws or formal mechanisms to insure that
protected group individuals and businesses are afforded equal
opportunity in obtaining contracts to provide goods and services
to the county. We understand there are informal activities that
are aimed at increasing the participation of such groups in the
procurement process. Providing trUE equal opportunity and
affirmative action in this area has Extremely far reaching
implications beyond the primary individuals who may be the
beneficiaries. It can greatly enhance the Economic viability of
those groups and communities who historically and presently are
essentially left out of the Economic mainstream. Additionally~
Florida Statute; Chapter 287 requir2~ counties to have goals for
contracting with protected group members. The use of some state
and Federal funds brings similar mandates. Failure to haVE
appropriate mechanisms and results will subject the county to
higher risks of litigation and loss of badly needed funds.
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SUMMARY:
CONCLUSIONS:
VII. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The comple.ity and demands of this legislation transcends all of
the above. The sweeping requirements on all segments of our
society, governmental and private sector, places astounding
technical, legal and operational demands which few are adequately
prepared to meet. These requirements will readily and greatly
impact on Collier County because of its rapid growth and sizeable
elderly popul.tion. While we did not specifically look at what
mechanisms exist to deal with this legislation, it is our guess
that apparatus to comprehensively and effectivelv respond to the
requirements do not exist. We understand there are informal
mechanisms and liaison with disabled organizations, but such
activities alone can hardly meet the strenuous mandates of the
ADA.
Centralized effective mechanisms: based on Collier County laws and
professionalizEd resources, do not exist to insure equal opportunity
and non-discrimination in Collier County for the "protected groups~
as defined by applicable state and Federal laws.
Without appropriate laws, concentrated and coordinated organizational
and professional efforts, dedicated resources and committment,
education, technical assistance, enforCEment apparatus, etc. f there
cannot and will not be equal cpportunity and non-discrimination In
the operation of Collier County governmEntal or private sector
arenas. This is especially trUE in light of the rapid increase in
the number of minorities and protected group persons in t~e County
aDd during theSE bad Economic times. While there are equitable, moral
and constitutional principals which generally require such efforts by
local governmental bodies, there afe existing state and Federal laws
and agencies that specify area; of co~pliance, for which failure to
achieve can mean the loss of revenUES available to the county. The
county also has greater e~posures to liabilities for discrimination
based on individual and class action complaints and litigation. There
are also the comprehensivE requirements of the ADA! Lastly, and
hopefully most important to you, there is the resoonsibilitv (which
each member of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners made
great efforts to obtain) to. insure equal opportunity, non-
discrimination and the economic and social development and well being
of all persons and groups governed by you.
In every other major area of governmental concern, Collier County has
devoted the resourCES, centralized and coordinated organizational
mechanisms and weight of county law in order to effectively address
the requirements of each area. There must be equitable devotion to
the concerns addressed herein, and such efforts are in the best
intere~.t of all of Collier County. We believe that state and Federal
laws ooerationallv require the actions we reqUEst.
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RECOMMENDA T IONS:
We strongly recommEnd the expeditious Establishment of the Collier
County Department of Equal Opportunity (DEOI. With reasonable
diligencE, the creation of the Department and hiring of the
DirEctor can be completed by May 1, 1992. Initially, the DED
should report dirEctly to the County Manager bEcaUSE of the
sensitiVE nature of its mission and its having oversight or
liaison responsibility relative to most other county agencies. We
also recommend Exploring the possibility, during phaSE IB or
later, of Establishing a lay Commission on Equal Opportunity
(CEOl. This commission could SErVE as the body for policy making,
appeals of DEO decisions, and other functions. The Florida and
Kentucky Human Rights Commissions, among others, are organized in
such a fashion.
The role and scope of the DEO should be to implement andlor
~oQrdinatE the above Objectives and other activities deemed
appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners. A recommendED
Organizational Structure and appro~imate time periods for phased
implementation are indicated in Attachment A. Whil2 it is our
desire to provide as much background information as possible, it
is not within our resources of available time and money to present
more than is contained herein. Attachments C - contain some
i.nformation which should be helpful. We believe that your
consultation with county legal, human resourCES, program~ services
and procurement staffs will quickly and easily verify and validate
the essentials of our findings~ conclusions and recommendations.
The phasing of DEO is geared to allow for the deliberate
fashioning of each legal and organiza.tional COlJ'lpOnent, to insure
that it appropriately captures the requirements of applicable
Federal and state laws, and is donE so commensurate with the
special nuances of ColliEr County.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Proposal
Prepared By
As an advisory body with limited time and resourcEs, we are not in
a position to be able to accurately identify the costs that may be
associated with implementing the objectives indicated above. We
are mindful of the present financial constraints upon the county
government and beliEve that phased staffing and utilization of
Federal funds for staffing will greatly redUCE the immediate
fiscal impact of this activity, and for the near future. We also
believe that~ despite present financial constraints, it is
imperative that this activity begin immedi~tely. An uneducated
guesstimate is that $10,000 - $15~OOO per month ~ be required
during FY 1992. In any event, a reasonable committment will
require the expenditure of a reasonable amount of funds. The
commitment of such funds can easily outweigh the costs of lost
state and Federal monies, as WEll as administration and judicial
actions, which are ~ore likely to occur by not making such a
commitment.
Subsequent to our first draft of this proposal, county staff
provided us with SOIDe estimates of staffing costs. These
estimated staffing costs are indicated in Attachment B. Lastly,
eVEn at its maximum funding level, the cost for the DED is
minuscule relative to the total county budget. The expenditure
of such 2 relatively small sum is minute for the purpose of
insuring that 70-801. of the County population is treated fairly
and in complianCE with Florida and Federal laws. From our
perspectivEl monEY is not an operational issue when you consider
that approximately $65,000 during FY 91/92 is only ____% of the
$_________ County budget for the YE2r. This also holds true for
all funding pn2sEs of the DEO.
Date
Henry C. TribblE', Member
Black Affairs Advisory Board
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A T T A C H MEN T A
COMMISSION ON
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
BOARD OF
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COUNTY MANAGER
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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COTEA - DBE DIVISION
COMPLIANCE DIVISION
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The dotted line to the CA indicates liaison
regarding legal matters.
The dotted line to Administrative Services indicates liaison relative to
internal EEO and DBE activities. DBE, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises,
includes Minority Business EnterprisEs (NEE) and Women Business EnterprisEs
(WBEs), and possibly others who own small businesses and are determined to be
socially and economicably disadvantaged.
(BI = Bilingual (Spanishl capability required. This capability will be sought
for othEr positions on an as needed basis.
which staff will be hired.
with and review and advice by
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ORGANIZATIONAL PHASES
PHASE ONE - May 1, 1992 - September 30, 1992
ilAJOR ACTIVliIES
STAFFING
1. Establishing Office and ProcedurEs
(1) Director, DEO
(2) Administrative Assistant
(3) Director, COTEA
2. Drafting OrdinanCE and AdministrativE
Codes Relative to:
A. DBE Provisions
B. COTEA Provisions
C. Internal EEO Provisions
D. Liaison with Advisory Boards
E. Commission on Equal Opportunity
). Establishing Liaison and Procedures with
Advisory Board(s;
4. Establishing Liaison and Procedures with
Administrative Services regarding Internal
EEO
5. Same As Above regarding DBE Programs and Disparity
Analysis
6. Board of County Commissioners Passes Ordinance
and Amendments to the OrdinanCE
7. TEA Conducts a Needs Assessment in the Business Community
8. Establishing Procedures for Equal Opportunity
Review of County Programs
9. Locating Federal, State and Local Sources for
Funding (EEOC ~ HUD ComplianCE Agencies, and
other Federal gr.;nts).
10. Establishing Liaison with State and Federal
Equal Opportunity Agencies
11. Plan Training for the Board of County Commissioners,
Department of Equal Opportunity Staff, County Attorney
Staff, Administrative ServiCES Staff, Other County
Officials, Minority Community Leaders,
Business Community Leaders.
12. Develop DEE Certification Application and Procedures
13. AssEssing Present and Future Organizational Development
of the DED.
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pHASE TWO - October 1, 1992 - March 30, 1993
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1. Drafting CompliancE Amendments to the
Ordinance and County Administrative COd2
Relative to:
A. EEO Provisions
B. Fair Housing Provisions
C. Public Accommodations Provisions
D. Equal Opportunity in County Programs
and Services
2. Developing Posters
3. Developing DEO Brochures
4. Locating Federal and State SourCES for Funding
5. Maintaining Liaison with State and Federal
Equal Opportunity Agencies
6. Implementing Training (#11 Phase 1)
7. Developing DEO Compliance SOPs
8. Implementing D8E Program
A. DBE Identification and Certification
B. DBE Capability Assessment
C. DBE. Training Regarding Collier County
Procurement PrOCEsses
D. Identification of Special DBE Procurements
E. Enhancement of DBE Capabilities
F. Identification and Removal of Barriers to
Contracting with DBEs, Where Appropriate.
G. Establishing Goals for Contracting with DBEs
H. Institute DBE Goals, If Feasible
1. Explore Mentor-Protogee Program
9. Developing Complaint Forms
A. Internal EEO
8. External EEO
C. Housing
D. Public Accommodations
10. Assessing Present and Future Organizational
Development of the DED
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NEW STAFfING
(lJ Dire~tor - ComplianCE
(2) DBE Specialist
(3) Secretary - COTEA/DBE
PHASE THREE - April 1, 1993 - September 30, 1993
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
I.
Determine DBE Goals for FY
~
..
Institute DBE Goals for FY
3~ Explore Dr Implement Mentor-Protogee Program
4. Plan Second Annual County-Wide Equal
Opportunity Workshop Conducted by Federal,
State and OthEr Officials
5. Continue Seeking Federal~ State and Local
Funding Sources
6. Assess Present and Future Development of
All DED Operations
7. Implement Equal Opportunity in Programs and
Services
PHASE fOUR - October I, 1993- March 30, 1994
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1. Review and Refine Operations
2. Ascertain Need for Expanded COTEA Program
~. Assess Present and Future Organizational
Development of the OED
PHASE FIVE - April I, 1994 - September 30, 1994
MAJOR NEW ACTIVITIES
1. Expand COTEA, if needed
2. Assess Present and Future Organizational
Development of the DEO
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NEW STAFFING
(I) External EEO Specialist
(2) Internal EEo Specialist
(3) Secr2tary - Complianc2
NEW STAFFING
(1) Receptionist/Clerk
(2) Fair Housing & P A
NEW STAFFING
(1) COTEA Specialist
ATTACHMENT B
PROPOSED DOE STAFfING COST ESTIMATE
Phase I - EEO DirEctor~ Administrative A5a5istant~ Director (COTEA)
Base Salarie!:-
$ 33,534
221038
30, :.80
(1) 85!952
EEO Director
Administrative Assistant - A lower grade position may suffice
Director CDTEA
.;;;
.381. Fringes
.:..
5 me = $49,423
$118~614
Phase II - Director, Compliance, DBE Specialist, Clerical Secretary I
Base Salaries
$ 30~38(l
"'II:" 1:"1:"0
~...I !...'...'''''
14,643
'$ ]0,581 x
Director Compliance
DBE Specialist
Secretary I
.38:1. Fringes
$97,402
Phase III - Internal EED Specialist, External EEO Specialist,
Secretary I (CQfTlplia.nce)
Base Salaries
$ 23,733
25,558
14,643
$ 63,934 >:
Internal EEO Specialist
External EEO Specialist
Secretary I
.381. Fringes
$88,228
Phase IV - Secretary I (Receptionist/Clerk), Fair Housing Specialist
Base SalariE's
$ 25,558
14,643
$: 40,201 x
Fair Housing Specialist
Secretary I
.38% Fringes
$55,477
PhaSE V - COTEA SpEcialist
Base Salary
$ 25,558 x
. 38;~ Fringes
$35,270
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YEARLY
BASIS
FY 91/92 fY 92/93 FY 93/94 FY 94/95
-------- -------- -------- --------
-------- -------- -------- --------
49,423 1181821 118,821 118,821
97,402 97,402 97,402
(3) 44,114 88,228 88,228
(3) 27,739 55,477
(3) 171635
------- ------- ------- -------
(1) 49,423 (1) 260,3:.7 (1) 332,190 (1j ""!""7-r r'":'
,-'; I ,_'0...'
------
------
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
PhasE' ]"
y
Phase V
$118,614
97,402
88,228
55,477
35,270
(1) (2) 394,991
The above data dOES not include officEs, furniturE, operating ExpenSES, telephone,
electricity, etc.
(1) This sum is based on ill indicatEd employeEs bEing on the payroll effective the
first day of the indicated Phase.
(2) FY 95/96
(3! 1/2 Year
We thank the Collier County Department of Administrative ServiCES for providing the
figures for estimated base salaries and fringe benEfits.
Ef<IlqRSEMENTS:
[Below are endoresments or the namES of persons and organizations from whom we expect
endorsements (EA = endorsement anticipated). An indication of EA does not guarantEE
such, and is not a representation of the formal position of such entity relative to
this proposal,]
We endorse the above proposal. Any exceptions or additional comments will be
addressed by a separate letter.
Date
Chairperson, HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Date
President, COLLIER COUNTY NAACP
Date
LULAC
Date
DISABLED VETERANS OF COLLIER COUNTY
Date
HANDICAPPED IN ACTION
Date
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS OF COLLIER COUNTY
Date
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Date
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Date
EVENING OPTIMISTS OF NAPLES
Date
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Date
AARP
Date
Date
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