HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 2011-3321 - approve service plan & initial 2-year budget, La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District, 2-11RF,OIJEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: February 14, 2011
Requested By: Donald Tadd
Department: MCC
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X
Exhibits: Ordinance
Exhibits: Budget Summary
Exhibits: Strategies and Evaluations
Appropriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested
Budgeted Item: YES No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Hold public hearing on the two-year service plan and two year budget plan for the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention,
and Emergency Medical Services District. On February 8, 2011 a public hearing was held at the La Porte Fire
Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services board meeting. After hearing input the Board's
recommendation was to proceed with ordinance to establish the district.
Action Required by Council:
1. Conduct Public Hearing
2. Consider approval or other action to approve the Fire Board Recommendations on adopting ordinance.
Ron Bottoms, Cfty Manager
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Date
ORDINANCE NO. 2011- 5�aJ
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE TWO-YEAR FIRE CONTROL,
PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN AND TWO-YEAR BUDGET
PLAN OF THE LA PORTS FIRS CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICTY MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECTY FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAWY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Temporary Board of Directors of the La Porte Fire
Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (the
"District") has formulated a two-year fire control, prevention, and
emergency medical services plan and a two-year budget plan for the
District containing all of the elements enumerated in Section
344.061 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, on 14th day of February, 2011, the City Council of
the City of La Porte held a public hearing on the fire control,
prevention, and emergency medical services plan and the budget plan
after the requisite notice of the public hearing was published in
a newspaper with general circulation in the District; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, all residents of the District
were entitled to be present and to participate in the same; and
WHEREAS, after considering the public input and studying the
fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services plan and
the budget plan, as approved by the Temporary Board of Directors of
the District, the City Council of the City of La Porte desires to
approve both plans;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
approves and authorizes the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and
Emergency .Medical Services District's two-year fire control,
prevention, and emergency medical services plan and two-year budget
plan as submitted and approved by the Temporary Board of Directors
of the District, which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the.public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at ail times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of February, 2011.
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
CITYTIIRT
By:
L6U i A. R�g y, Mayor
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NXHIBIT WA•
(Attach Service Plan and Budget Summary)
Exhibit "A"
TWO YEAR BUDGET SUMMARY
YEAR 1
REVENUES sales and use tax based upon '/4 of onepercent)
$716,000
USES
Personnel
$86,000
Supplies -Personal Protection Equipment -Medical
$220,000
Training
$46,000
Equipment
$353,000
Cost of Administration of Strategies
$0
TOTAL
$705,600
AVAILABLE FOR YEAR 2
$11,000
YEAR 2
BEGINNING BALANCE
$11,000
REVENUES sales and use tax based upon '/4 of onepercent)
$716,000
Personnel
$90,000
Supplies -Personal Protection Equipment -Medical
$220,000
Training
$46,000
Equipment
$303,000
Contingency
$60,000
Cost of Administration of Strategies
0
TOTAL
$719,000
AVAILABLE FOR YEAR 3
$8,000
La Porte Fire Control, Prevention,
and Emergency Medical Services District — 2011
Service Plan
1. Strategies
The mission for the City of La Porte's Fire Department is to provide the community with the
most efficient and progressive Fire Prevention, Protection, and Emergency Services possible in
an effective and responsible manner. This mission is accomplished by providing the best possible
training, updated equipment, and protocols for the people that respond. The Fire Control,
Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (LPFCPEMSD) will incorporate strategies
to help the Fire Department accomplish their mission.
Item 1- Additional Personnel
The LPFCPEMSD will provide funding for a Safety/Training Officer. Duties will include
responding to calls as a safety officer to help meet NFPA recommendations. This will assist in
the safety of firefighters and citizens. The position will also be responsible for the weekly
training of firefighters both career and volunteer.
Item 2 — Fire Response and Medical Supplies
The LPFCPEMSD will provide funding for response supplies including personal
protective equipment, safety equipment, and medical response equipment. This will ensure our
personnel have up to date protective and safety equipment to meet state and national standards.
Item 3 — Response Equipment
The LPFCPEMSD will provide funding for response equipment to include fire engines,
rescue trucks, ladder trucks, and ambulances. Providing funding to replace these vehicles on a
regular basis will ensure response reliability, and a decrease in down time repairs.
Item 4 — Training
The LPFCPEMSD will provide funding for personnel to attend training classes and
seminars to keep up to date with the latest technologies and procedures available in the
surrounding areas, state, and country. Funding will also be made available to keep our fire
training facility functioning to insure the development of future firefighters.
La Porte Fire Control, Prevention,
and Emergency Medical Services District — 2011
2. Evaluations
The evaluation criteria for the LPFCPEMSD to insure all funds used are productive will be as
follows:
Performance Measurements Additional Personnel
A Safety/Training Officer will be hired and in place by November 2011. Training goals
will be established and certifications up to level 3 Instructor will be acquired. Safety Officer
Certifications will be obtained by May of year 2.
Performance Measurements — Fire Response and Medical Supplies
Purchase 13 sets of firefighting gear as required by Texas Commission on Fire Protection
to meet NFPA standards by December 2011. Purchase new medical equipment and place on First
Response units to replace outdated equipment. Make new purchases of medical supplies and
equipment in year 2 as needed to maintain state and national response standards.
Performance Measurements — Response Equipment
Measurements of this strategy will include fleet monitoring on a biyearly basis. This will
include but is not limited to mileage, hours, and maintenance costs. Fleet of 9 engines, 2 ladder
trucks, 2 rescue trucks, 4 ambulances, and other support vehicles will be evaluated to see if the
current replacement plan needs to be revised. Acquiring new equipment as needed to assure
response reliability and personnel safety.
Performance Measurements — Training
Set up rotation of personnel to attend training seminars to assure certification
requirements are completed. Send personnel to area and out of state conventions to assure that
new technologies and procedures are being used for the safety of our citizens. Purchase new
training programs to allow personnel to practice skills. Repair and replace training props at Fire
Training Facility to assure safe and productive training. Establish training curriculum to provide
training to help all volunteers acquire their basic fire certification with the Texas State Fire and
Fire Marshals Association by second quarter of year 2.
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ATFORNEYS and COUNSELORS
Km W. Asks.
Cluk T. Askms
January 25, 2011
via email
Ms. Sharon Harris
Assistant City Secretary
City of La Porte
Dear Sharon:
Please place this ordinance on the February 14, 2011, City Council
agenda, immediately after the closing of the public hearing before
City council.
The finally approved service plan and budget summary, at the
Temporary Hoard's February 8, 2011, meeting, should be attached to
the ordinance as Exhibit ^Aa.
Yours very truly,
Knox W. Adkins
City Attorney
City of La Porte
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Donald Ladd
Assistant Fire Chief
City of La Porte
Mr. Ron Bottoms
City Manager
City of La Porte
Mr. Clark T. Askin
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
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