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County Administrator's Report 10. 29.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	11/05/2020
Issue: Volunteer Firefighters Pay Instructions for Hurricane Sally
From:	Jason Rogers
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Pay Instruction for the Volunteer Firefighters that Participated in Hurricane Sally Fire Rescue Missions - Jason Rogers, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board authorize the 20 remaining Volunteer Firefighters that submitted an ICS 214 Form that did not meet the minimum requirement of 72 hours but had worked in support of Hurricane Sally Fire Rescue efforts to receive the additional stipend payment, in the amount of $200.

The Public Safety Director is requesting that the Board waive the policy and authorize the other (20) volunteer firefighters who did not meet the minimum 72 hour requirement or work a minimum of 70 hours (as previously approved) to receive the stipend of $200. ECFR members responded to multiple calls from volunteer stations and worked diligently to clear roadways and provide public safety. Members completed their paperwork and have been identified as having participated in response efforts.

BACKGROUND:

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency in two Counties as Hurricane Sally emerged closer to land on Monday, September 14, 2020. Several Volunteer Firefighters mobilized to provide mutual aid to the County.

In keeping with the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Administration of the Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Program, Section IV, A.3, Board Action is required for the Volunteer Firefighters to get paid a one-time supplemental stipend payment of $200.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The estimated impact for all additional payments associated with this event will not exceed $4,000.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Senior Assistant County Attorney, Kristin Hual, advised that the Public Safey Director submit a Recommendation requesting the Board waive the policy and authorize the other (20) employees who did not meet the minimum 72 hour requirement or work a minimum of 70 hours (as previously approved) to receive the stipend of $200.

PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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