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G BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
April 17, 2019
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #5269
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fleet Management
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Roy Sanchez (305) 292-3572
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of "Employee of the Year" to Donald Lowrie,
Mechanic/Generator Technician, Fleet Management
ITEM BACKGROUND: May of 2018, Mr. Lowrie without hesitation, ran to rescue a small child
who was being attacked by two dogs; possibly saving the child's life. His performance was above
and beyond expectations and demonstrates a positive impact on the safety and health of the public.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: At the June 2018 meeting, the Board honored and
commended Mr. Lowrie for his heroic efforts.
At the October 17, 2018 BOCC meeting, Mr. Lowrie was awarded Employee of the 3rd Quarter
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Donald Lowrie - Employee Service Nominations
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
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Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Roy Sanchez Completed 02/21/2019 4:44 PM
Kevin Wilson Completed 02/21/2019 5:06 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 02/27/2019 3:25 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 02/27/2019 4:36 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 02/28/2019 8:37 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 02/28/2019 8:58 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/17/2019 9:00 AM
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DONALD LOWRIE (MECHANIC 2) PLANTATION KEY GARAGE
Mr. Donald Lowrie is a US War Veteran and a member of the Monroe County Fleet
Management Department.
In May of 2018 Mr. Lowrie heard a small child screaming next door to his home and he ran over
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When he arrived he saw a young girl being attacked by two large dogs.
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When Mr. Lowrie ran up the stairs to help the child he distracted the dogs and she was able to
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Mr. Lowrie was then attacked causing him to fall down the stairs; as he fell the dog continued its
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Mr. Lowrie suffered multiple injuries and was transported to Mariner's Hospital for emergency
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The child received multiple bites. If not for Mr. Lowrie's heroics chances are things may have 0
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As Sheriff Department and Animal control Investigation continues; Mr. Lowrie is honored and (n
commended for his actions, not hesitating to put himself in danger, possibly saving the life of a
small child; at the very least rescuing her when she was in a very frightening and bad situation.
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CAA Instruction 4000.12
Enclosure(1)
The mission of Monroe County is to provide outstanding public service responsive to the needs
of our citizens, our unique community, and our environment
MONROE COUNTY EMPLOYEE SERVICE NOMINATION FORM
NAME CAP NOMINEE: Donald Lowrie
POSITION: Mechanic 2 DEPARTMENT:Fleet Maintenance
SUBMITTED BY Kevin Willson TlTLP.ACA �
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Mr. Donald I...owrue is a member of the Monroe County F"eet Management Department,
In May of 2018 Mr. Lowrie heard a sirnall child screaming next door to his home and he ran over to help.
When he arrived he saw a young girl being attacked by two Barge dogs. Whein he raim up the stairs to help
the child he distracted the dogs and she was able to escape. The dogs then attacked Mr. Lowrie causing �
hum to fall down the stairs~ as he fell the dog continued its attack. Mr. Lowrie suffered multiple injuries
and was transported to Mariner's Hospital for emergency medical asslstairtce. The child received multuple U)
types. If not for Mr. Lowrie°s actions, things may have been much worse. Mr. Lowrie°s actions~ not
hesitating to put himself in danger, possibly saving the life of a small child; at the very least rescuing her .�
when she was in a very frightening and had situation.
Nomination criteria include:
0 Noteworthy performance above and beyond job expectations
0 Positive impact on organization and/or communityo
0 Positive impact on co-workers or customers 0
0 Continual demonstration of positive attitude, cooperation, and/or fillexlbifiity
0 Exemplary service recognized by co-workers or customers (n
0 Suggestions or improvements resulting in improved cuystorner service„ reduced costs, or
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0 Demonstration of a positive impact on the safety and health of fellow employees and/or the 0.
public
0 Continual demonstration of the Values of Monroe County �
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Please illustrate with y oufuc examolgLq fitting at(least one of the above, or comparable, criteria
(Use additional sheets of necessary)
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Department plead/Assistant County Administrator Comments;
While we recognized Mr. Lowrie®s actions at the BCCC meeting, l believe his actions justify nomination
for the Employee Service Award as employee of the Quarter. Mir. I...owrue"s actions described above �
clearly meet the intent of this recognition.
Department Head/Assistant County Administrator Signature-
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DONXILD L.OWME (MEClIANR GENERATOR TEO IMCIAN) pip,,,ANIA"nON KEY GARAGE
Mr. DonaW i owde is an USVVar Veteran and a mernber of the Monroe County f:Ieet Management
Department,
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4-1 May of 201.8 Mr. I owde heard a siniWl child screamiing maxt d(:.)or,to his home arid lie ran over to pap 0
Wheri he arNved he saw an yotmg girl bOng attacked 1-.py two large dogs. 0
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Mr. L owde was then attacked causing Him to fall down the staiirs;as Ihe fell the dog continued its attack,
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Mr, Lowrie suffered mUffiple injUries and was transported to Mariner's Hospital for emergency medical U)
assistaince.
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Mir. Lowrie was honored arid cornirriended previously by the BOCC for,his w.ftions, not l'iesitating to put z
lipmseff in danger, pros slippy saving the life of a srna,ill child;at the very least rescuing heir when she was in 0
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a very frightening and bad situatiori.
Mir, Lowde caters to the needs of Couinty vehicile and equilpment operators daHy,doing everything he
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can to keel:) then°w safe whHe o era flng county vawl-iUes, orn the road and able to do thelrjo.:bs. 0.
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When the County took a major hit frorn 1--lurricane lanai Mir. Lowde had just begun his emlAoyrnent with
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the COUnty and Fleet.WNIOUt hesitaflon he reported in after tfie stoirm passed wor,Hng around tile
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c tt�elock with h oir Irmo rest Wlppng t�o assuire generators were fueiled arid in service,po c hce airs, Rre
Rescue and other recovery urifts were in service and avaiiiiable for use.
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Mir,. Lowde was Irecennfly prorTioted from Mechanic 2 to Mechanic Gen eratoir"'I'ecfvflcpan ti-iru a
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promotonal opportunity.AddftioinaHy at his rc:quest lie is now being cross trairied aHowiing him 0
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knowpedge to back up tl-ie Nantaflon Key Gar;ige L.ead Mechanic/Supervisor. Mr, L.owde is now
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respoinsitAe ft-)r all L)pper Keys Garage alp in his supervisor's absence. 2
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