Volunteer Firefighters Pay Instructions for Hurricane Michael
From:
Mike Weaver, Department Director
Organization:
Public Safety
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Pay Instruction for the Volunteer Firefighters that Deployed for Mutual Aid for Hurricane Michael - Michael D. Weaver- Public Safety Department Director
That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution authorizing Escambia County Fire Rescue to provide a disaster stipend payment, in an amount of $500, to the Volunteer Firefighters, who worked during the declared State of Emergency for Hurricane Michael. Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 counties on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 counties as Hurricane Michael emerged closer to land on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Severeal Volunteer Firefighters mobilized to provide mutual aid to Bay County.
In keeping with the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Administrationof the Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Program, Section IV, A.3, Board Action is required for for the Volunteer Firefighters to get paid a one-time supplemental stipend payment of $500.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The estimated impact for all payments associated with this event is less than $6,000.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The County Attorney's Office wrote the attached Resolution Authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to approve the Disaster-Related pay associated with Hurricane Michael.