Agenda 11/14/2017 Item #16E 511/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to waive the Ethics Ordinance and accept an offer, at no cost to the County, to
honor two members of EMS as representatives of the agency for their actions and contributions
related to Hurricane Irma impacts at the American Music Awards (AMA) in Los Angeles,
California.
OBJECTIVE: To honor and celebrate the many contributions of our EMS first responders who
individually and collectively served our community before, during and after Hurricane Irma made
landfall.
CONSIDERATIONS: This year, our nation was impacted by numerous disasters and tragedies, coast to
coast, from hurricanes and other storms to raging wildfires to manmade tragedies such as mass shootings.
When these situations arise, first responders are always the first to rush in and work toward restoring
order and normalcy. To honor these brave and selfless individuals, the American Music Awards (AMA)
will make a special presentation to a representative group of emergency workers when it airs its award
show on Sunday, November 19, 2017. County Staff is proud and excited to see some of its own
participate in such an honor.
JB Talent, as an agent of the award show, contacted staff and offered to bring two EMS paramedics to
Los Angeles for this presentation at no cost to the County. Staff estimates the value of the travel (airfare,
meals, lodging, and transportation) for two people not to exceed $4,000. Tickets to the event itself, as per
JB Talent, have no street value as they are restricted to this single purpose.
Under this unique and prestigious circumstance, Staff requests the Board waive its Ethics Ordinance and
authorize the acceptance of travel expenses for two EMS paramedics to represent Collier County EMS at
the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.
FISCAL IMPACT: Should the Board deny this request, the cost for travel will not exceed $4,000 and
is available in the EMS budget.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated with this
action.
RECOMMENDATION: To waive the Ethics Ordinance and authorize the acceptance of travel
expenses for two EMS paramedics to represent Collier County EMS at the American Music Awards in
Los Angeles, California.
Prepared By: Len Golden Price, Administrative Services Department Head
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.E.5
Doc ID: 4139
Item Summary: Recommendation to waive the Ethics Ordinance and accept an offer, at no cost to
the County, to honor two members of EMS as representatives of the agency for their actions and
contributions related to Hurricane Irma impacts at the American Music Awards (AMA) in Los Angeles,
California.
Meeting Date: 11/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Department Head - Administrative Svc – Administrative Services Department
Name: Len Price
11/03/2017 10:15 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Department Head - Administrative Svc – Administrative Services Department
Name: Len Price
11/03/2017 10:15 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Paula Brethauer Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 11/03/2017 10:26 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 11/03/2017 10:33 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/03/2017 10:59 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/03/2017 11:47 AM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Additional Reviewer Completed 11/03/2017 11:51 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/03/2017 12:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 11/14/2017 9:00 AM
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