Agenda 03/24/2026 Item #16K 5 (Recommendation to appoint Richard Otto to the Emergency Medical Authority)3/24/2026
Item # 16.K.5
ID# 2026-584
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Richard Otto to the Emergency Medical Authority.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Richard Otto to the Emergency Medical Authority, to a four year term expiring on December
31, 2030.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County Emergency Medical Authority was created by Ordinance No. 2016-44 on
December 13, 2016, to assist the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and other agencies with issues affecting pre-
hospital emergency medical services, to work to improve pre-hospital medical care, to evaluate current and future EMS
needs, to serve as a catalyst to effect cooperation among agencies, to evaluate requests for all Certificates of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) in Collier County and make recommendations to the BCC. This is a five (5)
member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district, EMS, municipality, or
the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Terms are four years. A list of the current membership is included in the backup.
There are two vacant seats on this committee. The vacancies were advertised, and the following applications were
received:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY COMM.
Richard Otto Citizen representative 3 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The committee reviewed the above application on February 11, 2026, and
voted to recommend that Mr. Otto be appointed to the committee, to a four-year term expiring on December 31, 2030. A
recommendation email is included in the backup. The remaining vacancy will continue to be advertised.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee Recommendation, and
authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. EMA Backup 3.24.26
2. EMA Membership 3.24.26
3. EMA Resolution 3.24.26
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney DA TE: January 28, 2026 APPLICA T: Richard Drew Otto 5840 Shady Oaks Lane Naples, FL 34119 APPL YI G FOR: Emergency Medical Authority We have two vacant seats expiring on the above referenced advisory committee. The vacancies were advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application for consideration. TO ELECTIONS OFFICE: Attn: Melissa Witcher cc: Melanie Wain Please confirm if the above applicant is a registered voter 111 Collier County. and 111 what commissioner district the applicant resides. Registered Voter: Yes TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: Bruce Gastineau Commission District: 3 cc: Yolanda Garza An application is attached for your review. Please let me know. in writing. the recommendation for appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided within 41 days of the above date. Your recommendation memo should include: __ The names of all applicants considered for the vacancy or vacancies. __ The committee's recommendation (or appointment or non-appointment. __ The category or area of qualification the applicant is to be appointed in. If the applicant is a reappointment, please include attendance records for the past two years. TO ADVISORY BOARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Madison Bird __ This applicant is not recommended for appointment. -OR--x-This applicant is recommended for appointment. A recommendation memo is attached. please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda. 02 202/
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Advisory Board Application Form
Collier County Government
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
(239)252-8400
Application was received on: 01/28/2026 06:33:16 AM
Name: Richard Drew Otto
Email Address: rgrnotto@yahoo.com
Home Address: 5840 Shady Oaks Ln
City/Zip Code: Naples, 34119
Primary Phone: 239-306-2194
Secondary Phone: 202-679-1385
Board or Committee: Emergency Medical Authority
Category (if Applicable):
Place of Employment? US Department of State
Do you or your employer do business with the County? No
How many years have you lived in Collier County? More than 15
Home many months out of the year do you reside in Collier County? I am a year-round
resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first
degree misdemeanor only)? No
Would you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit from
decisions or recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Yes
Do you current ly hold an elected office? No
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Emergency Medical Authority
4/22/25 12/31/26 1.5 Years
3772 Jungle Pum Drive East
Citizen Representative
1District:
Category:
David Lindstrom
Naples, FL 34114
(814) 777-7211
E-Mail:DJL6@me.com
8/27/24 12/31/27 3 Years
9597 Everglades Drive
Citizen Representative
3District:
Category:
Thomas Dagney III
Naples, FL 34120
(812) 881-8970
E-Mail:Tdagney@me.com
8/27/24 12/31/27 3 Years
1214 Forest Lakes Drive
Citizen Representative
4District:
Category:
Michael A Hazel
Naples, FL 34105
(978) 394-6312
E-Mail:mikehazel@verizon.com
12/31/26 1.5 Years
Citizen Representative
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail:
12/31/26 1.5 Years
Citizen Representative
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34112
E-Mail:
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Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Emergency Medical Authority
The Collier County Emergency Medical Authority was created by Ordinance No. 2016-44 on
December 13, 2016, to assist the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and other agencies
with issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services, to work to improve pre-hospital
medical care, to evaluate current and future EMS needs, to serve as a catalyst to effect
cooperation among agencies, to evaluate requests for all Certificates of Public Convenience and
Necessity (COPCN) in Collier County and make recommendations to the BCC. This is a five (5)
member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district,
EMS, municipality or the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Terms are four years.
(formerly known as the Public Safety Authority)
cc: Yolanda Garza 252-3759
Past:
Michael Choate, Public Safety Director
Bruce Gastineau,Chief: 252-3757Staff:
FL STAT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING RICHARD OTTO TO
THE COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No.
2016-44, establishing the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority (“Authority”) from the formerly
named Public Safety Authority, to address issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services in
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-44 establishes the membership of the Authority as a five-
member citizens committee, with members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district, EMS,
municipality, or the Collier County Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacant seats on the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has provided the Board of County Commissioners with its
recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that RICHARD OTTO is hereby appointed to the Collier County
Emergency Medical Authority, to a four-year term expiring on December 31, 2030.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on the 24th day of March 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________________
, Deputy Clerk Dan Kowal, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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