Item I14BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: June .0%,2001 Division: ROM
Bulk Item: No x Department: District Piv
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Discussion item: Monroe County should request two
million dollars for the building of a dedicated Emergency Operations Center
as part of its 2002 state funding request.
ITEM BACKGROUND: A request by Commissioner Nelson to Emergency Management
Services revealed that the State of Florida has 67 emergency operations
centers and only three counties do not have a dedicated center. Funding for
this type of building is available through Representative Sorensen's office.
Monroe County has a higher need than most Florida counties for emergency
management services, but still lacks a dedicated E.O.C. to deal with these
emergencies. Key Largo is an ideal location due to its close proximity to
the mainland and Turkey Point.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No
APPROVED BY: County Attorney _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
AMOUNT PER MONTH
OMB/Purchasing Risk Mgt.
DOCUMENTATION: Included: To Follow:
DISPOSITION:
Not Required:_ (
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