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Productivity Committee's
Outsourcing and Insourcing Review BY.
Subcommittee Meeting
January 18, 2012 11:00am
Draft Minutes
Subcommittee Members Present: Gina Downs, Rich Federman
Staff Present: Mike Sheffield, John Torre, Dan Summers, Troy Miller, Lavah
Hetzel, Janet Curran, Christine Boni
Gina Downs called the meeting to order at 11:00.
John Torre introduced his staff and gave an overview of the functions
performed in the Communication and Customer Relations Department
(CCR). John distributed a handout and presented a power -point presentation
outlining the various sections of the CCR Department: Public Information,
N operations, County Switchboard, Graphic Specialist, North Collier
Government Services Center, Legislative Affairs, and website.
In regard to areas being outsourced, John pointed out website hosting, BCC
agenda printing, the printing of the annual report, and the state and federal
legislative lobbyists. John stated that there are several areas where it is
more cost - efficient and practical to keep certain functions internal, such as
operation of the N station, which is operated 24 hours a day for 365 days of
the year. John stated that the TV operations late into require quick
In addition,
broadcasting meetings that often last
John stated that the County saves money by having an in -house graphic
designer.
Dan Summers gave an overview of the Bureau of Emergency Services. Dan
stated that the services of the Medical Examiner are via an outsourced
contract. Dan further stated that the County is saving money by conducting
pump testing in -house by certified staff. Dan stated that the Collier
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has the least amount of employees per
population in the State. Dan also stated that the Board recently outsourced
post - hospital transports, such as from nursing home to doctor's office.
At the next meeting (TBA), the subcommittee will begin Fiala the proce s o
formulating a final report with recommendations. Hiller
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The meting concluded at 12:15. co errs 1
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