HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-13-2011 - 8cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 13, 2011
Action Agenda
Item No. 8 - G
SUBJECT: Emergency Services Workgroup
DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/NJ No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Proposed Emergency Services Workgroup
INFORMATION CONTACT:
F. R. Montes de Oca, Emergency
Services Director, 245-6140
Michael Talbert, Assistant County
Manager, 245-2308
PURPOSE: To provide the Board with recommendations for the Emergency Services
Workgroup.
BACKGROUND: On November 17, 2011 the Board of County Commissioners met to discuss
with staff several issues and recommendations to enhance the delivery of emergency services.
Staff presented:
1) Review of the VIPER (Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders) Original
Design and Implementation and Strategies to Improve Coverage and Capacity;
2) E911 Communications Center Improvement Plan;
3) Discussion with the Board of County Commissioners Regarding Plans to Improve the
Emergency Medical Services Delivery System;
4) Review of Fire Department Issues Relating to Fire Protection Districts, Fire Insurance
Districts and Fire Tax Districts as Related to Property Insurance Ratings; and
5) Summary of Financial Implications to Provide Emergency Services Coverage,
Capacity and System Improvements.
The Board directed staff to bring a plan back that established a workgroup to address issues
related to the items presented for the purpose of seeking input. Staff has contacted and
discussed workgroup makeup options with several senior fire and rescue members and senior
law enforcement members.
The workgroup is recommended to consist of members from the volunteer and municipal fire
and rescue group, a municipal law enforcement senior officer, a representative from the
Sheriff's Office, and members from the Emergency Services Department. The County
Attorney's Office, Medical Director and County staff will be utilized as needed. The group will
provide its recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
The scope of services for the Workgroup could include but not be limited to the following:
1. Review VIPER system improvements and provide input.
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2. Review the preliminary findings of Solutions for Local Government, Inc. and provide input
(Note: The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a contract with Solutions for
Local Government in a subsequent agenda item later in this meeting.)
3. Provide the Board with alternative short-term and long-term solutions relating to Fire
Protection Districts, Fire Insurance Districts and Fire Tax Districts.
4. Review the Fire Departments Strategic Plan once complete and provide input.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The approval of this Workgroup will have no financial impact on the
County.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proposed
Emergency Services Workgroup and give direction to staff as to the Workgroup's scope of
services.
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ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Emergency Services Workgroup
Assistant County Manager -Coordinator
1. Volunteer Fire Chief -Appointed by OC Fire Chief's Association
2. Volunteer Fire Chief -Appointed by OC Fire Chief's Association
3. South Orange Rescue Squad -Appointed by Rescue Squad
4. Municipal Fire Chief -Town of Chapel Hill Fire Chief or Designee
5. Municipal Police Chief -Town of Carrboro Police Chief or Designee
6. Municipal Police Chief -Town of Hillsborough Police Chief or
Designee
7. Orange County Sheriff -Sheriff or Designee
8. Emergency Services Director
Technical Staff as needed:
• EMS, Communications
• County Attorney
• County Medical Director