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File #:
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ORD 2021-014
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Name:
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Fire Chief Authority and Duties
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Type:
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Ordinance
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Status:
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Passed
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On agenda:
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6/24/2021
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Final action:
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6/24/2021
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Title:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," AND CHAPTER 6, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," TO IDENTIFY THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT; RENAMING CHAPTER 9, "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," TO "FIRE RESCUE AND COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SERVICES," AND AMENDING THE CHAPTER TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR USE WITH THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PROVIDE FOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES FOR THE FIRE CHIEF AND FIRE MARSHAL, AND REQUIRE A RECEIVER ON ALL COMMUNITY ACCESS GATES TO PROVIDE POLICE AND FIRE ACCESS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 21, "PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE II, "AT-WILL EMPLOYEES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL," SECTION 21-22.5, "PROHIBITION ON CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES," TO INCLUDE FIRE CHIEF, DEPUTY/ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND RENAME DEPUTY OR ASSISTANT REFERENCES AS DEPUTY/ASSISTANT TO ENSURE UNIFORM APPLICATION OF THE PROHIBITION. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
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Indexes:
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Amendment, Chapter 2, Chapter 21, Chapter 6, Chapter 9, Code of Ordinances, Fire Department, Ordinance
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Code sections:
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Chapter 2 - Administration, Chapter 21, - Personnel Administration, Chapter 6 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Chapter 9, - Fire Protection and Prevention
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AGENDA ITEM REPORT
TITLE:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” AND CHAPTER 6, “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,” TO IDENTIFY THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT; RENAMING CHAPTER 9, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” TO “FIRE RESCUE AND COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SERVICES,” AND AMENDING THE CHAPTER TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR USE WITH THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE, PROVIDE FOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES FOR THE FIRE CHIEF AND FIRE MARSHAL, AND REQUIRE A RECEIVER ON ALL COMMUNITY ACCESS GATES TO PROVIDE POLICE AND FIRE ACCESS; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 21, “PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, “AT-WILL EMPLOYEES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL,” SECTION 21-22.5, “PROHIBITION ON CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES,” TO INCLUDE FIRE CHIEF, DEPUTY/ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND RENAME DEPUTY OR ASSISTANT REFERENCES AS DEPUTY/ASSISTANT TO ENSURE UNIFORM APPLICATION OF THE PROHIBITION. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
This item passed on First Reading at the June 10, 2021, City Commission Meeting.
The City of Coconut Creek Code of Ordinance includes the Fire Administration Department under the list of City Departments. The City of Coconut Creek is currently establishing the Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Department to begin fire and emergency medical services.
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance will change the Department name from Fire Administration to Fire Rescue Department to reflect the addition of fire and emergency services. This ordinance also adds the authority and duties of the Fire Chief and amends the City’s prohibition on campaign activities to include the appropriate fire personnel and to rename deputy or assistant references as deputy/assistant to ensure uniform application of the prohibition.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
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