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2 August 19, 2014 Mr. Michael Crawford, AICP Interim Executive Director Pinellas Planning Council 310 Court Street, 2 nd Floor Clearwater, FL Dear Mr. Crawford: The City of South Pasadena received and reviewed the information transmitted to us under the review process provided preparatory to consideration and adoption of the updated Countywide Plan. We appreciate the opportunity to review the new Countywide Plan as it pertains to South Pasadena and have identified below both our observations/questions and specific requests for change. They are as follows: I. Observations / Questions A. We noted that a number of the areas within private projects that are identified on both the City and current Countywide Plan maps as Recreations/Open Space are no longer recognized on the proposed Countywide Plan map. May we assume that the City Plan map can continue to recognize these areas as Recreation/Open Space - and would it not be preferable for the Countywide Plan to do so as well? B. We note that a number of the small private uses currently identified as Institutional on both the City and current Countywide Plan maps are no longer recognized on your new map. May we assume that the City Plan map can continue to recognize them as Institutional - or are we required to use the new "Public/Semi-Public" plan category terminology if we want to distinguish them on our plan? C. We note that the small marina/dock area in the Pasadena Marina south of Liebman Lane South that is now designated Commercial General is proposed to be "Neighborhood". We believe this is in error and should be designated under your new plan category entitled "Retail & Services." Again, may we assume the City can continue to classify as "Commercial General Water Dependent" under our plan? II. Requests for Change A. While we realize the various city owned public recreation and institutional uses that are proposed to be shown as "Neighborhood" are allowed, and therefore not considered

3 Mr. Michael Crawford 2 "nonconforming" under your proposed plan, we respectfully request they each be recognized by their appropriate new categories as either "Recreation/Open Space" Or "Public/Semi-Public". These include City Hall, the Public Works/Community Development complex and the Fire Station as "Public/Semi-public"; and Barbara Gilberg Habitat (1600 Pasadena Avenue South), Galatea Garden (7015 Sunset Drive South), Maynard A. Duryen Bayview Park (7054 Sunset Drive South), and the Mini Parks at 14th Avenue, Island Drive, Palm Island, and Huffman Way as "Recreation/Open Space." B. The major difference between the City's plan map and your current plan map, as compared to what you propose in the new Countywide Plan, is that all of the medium and higher density residential areas are shown as "Neighborhood" - which has a maximum density of 10 to 15 units per acre depending on location. The effect of this is to give the appearance of making those areas of the City inconsistent with your plan. We recognize the provision for "legacy entitlements", but believe that this is an inadequate measure for three important reasons: 1. It has the potential to create both practical confusion and legal complexity about what it means and the rights of a significant amount of property within our City that does not conform to the "Neighborhood" standard; 2. Absent any provision for creating new or additional residential density above the 10/15 units per acre standard, you have effectively precluded any opportunity for such future use, however legitimate that might be; and 3. It compromises the meaningfulness of the Countywide Plan as a future-oriented policy statement by ignoring the reality that many higher density residential areas in place today will continue indefinitely into the future. It suggests a "future" that is neither intended nor attainable; and to that extent renders the plan less meaningful. C. Lastly and of great importance to the City, we request that our Pasadena Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan be recognized as a Multimodal Primary Corridor on the Countywide Plan at the time your new plan is adopted. We believe this is consistent with the intent of the Vision Map and process you identify for recognizing plans that have been in progress during the update of the Countywide Plan. Specifically, the City has made a significant commitment of time and resources in the preparation of the Pasadena Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan and the accompanying ordinances to put in place both the newly created Planned Redevelopment-Mixed Use (Overlay) plan category and corresponding Planned Redevelopment zoning district. The Corridor Plan which has been adopted, as amended, and the ordinances now pending public hearings and adoption are attached for your information and consideration. These plans and ordinances have been prepared consistent with the objectives and standards of the Multimodal Primary Corridor designation and the criteria for its incorporation under the proposed new Countywide Plan. We believe the area specifically

4 Mr. Michael Crawford 3 defined for the proposed PR-MU (Overlay) fully qualifies for recognition under the Primary Corridor designation as part of the process to adopt the new Countywide Plan Map. This would be of great assistance in helping the City move forward with its corridor revitalization initiatives in a timely manner with the implementation of the accompanying ordinances as contemplated by your proposed Section 4.5 "Special Process for Plans in Transition". Thank you for your consideration; we will be happy to meet with you to discuss any questions or issues you have with our requests and we look forward to your response. Sincerely, City of South Pasadena Mayor Dan Calabria Vice Mayor Arthur Penny Commissioner Max Elson Commissioner Bruce Howry Commissioner Gail Neidinger cc: David Ottinger, City Attorney Attachments: Pasadena Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan PR-MU (Overlay) Plan Amendment Ordinance PR Zoning District Code Amendment Ordinance

8 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: August 19, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO. Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Public Hearing County Administrator s Signature: Subject: Resolution revising Emergency Medical Service Districts Department: Safety and Emergency Services Staff Member Responsible: Bruce J. Moeller, Interim Chief of Staff Recommended Action: I RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOARD), SITTING AS THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AUTHORITY, ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICTS. Summary Explanation/Background: In accordance with Chapter , Laws of Florida, as amended (Special Act), the EMS Authority is required to designate districts within the territorial boundaries of Pinellas County for the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Staff is recommending two (2) changes: 1) The City of Pinellas Park has been providing Fire Protection Services to the Town of Kenneth City (Town) since February EMS Districts were designated by Resolution of the EMS Authority in September 2010, however the Town was inadvertently omitted. Pinellas Park operates a contractor funded Paramedic Advanced Life Support (ALS) Engine from the Town s Fire Station. As such, the City of Pinellas Park has requested that their responsibility for the Town be included in their designated EMS District. 2) The Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District has been providing ALS First Responder Services to the mainland (Oakhurst area) of the Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue District since the inception of ALS First Response in the early 1980s. In 2010, the EMS Authority eliminated EMS funding to the District for Paramedic ALS Ladder Truck 28. As such, the EMS District for the mainland portion of the Fire District was designated as part of the Seminole EMS District. The Fire District has agreed to continue to operate ALS Truck 28 as a contractor funded ALS unit through the ALS First Responder Agreement. The District has requested the EMS Authority restore the service area to the Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District to match the fire district s boundary lines. The District has expressed legal and operational concerns. The City of Seminole has expressed their support for updating the EMS District definition. All other EMS Districts remain unchanged. The Resolution correlates with Appendix D of the ALS First Responder Agreement to delineate primary service area responsibilities for each EMS provider to further align Fire & EMS Districts for consistency. Revised Page 1 of 2

9 Fiscal Impact/Cost/Revenue Summary: None Exhibits/Attachments Attached: Resolution Revised Page 2 of 2

10 RESOLUTION NO: 14- A RESOLUTION OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO ITS AUTHORITY UNDER CHAPTER , LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, The Florida Legislature in Chapter , Laws of Florida, as amended (the "Act"), established the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority ("Authority") which was subsequently approved by referendum of the electorate; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is established as the governing body of the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Authority is required to provide for the designation of districts within the territorial boundaries of Pinellas County for the provision of Emergency Medical Services; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined, that certain adjustments to existing district boundaries should be made based upon changes in the service providers within certain districts heretofore established; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution which establishes the level of service for the county-wide EMS system, in order to implement the level of service requirements it is necessary for the Authority to set the boundaries of the several EMS districts in order to provide for appropriate EMS services throughout the County. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, sitting as the governing body of the Authority, in regular session duly assembled this day of 2014, that:

11 Section 1. The Following Municipalities and Independent Fire Districts are hereby designated EMS Districts: 1) East Lake Fire and Rescue District 2) City of Gulfport 3) Lealman Fire and Rescue District 4) City of Madeira Beach 5) City of Oldsmar 6) Palm Harbor Fire and Rescue District 7) Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District 8) City of St. Pete Beach 9) City of South Pasadena 10) Tierra Verde Fire District (including Ft. Desoto) 11) City of Treasure Island Section 2. The following Cities along with the areas in which they provide Fire protection services are designated as Emergency Medical Service Districts: 1) City of Clearwater including the Clearwater Fire District 2) City of Dunedin including the Dunedin Fire District 3) City of Largo including the Largo Fire District, Highpoint Fire District served by Largo, Town of Belleair, City of Belleair Bluffs, and Belleair Bluffs Fire District 4) City of Pinellas Park including the Pinellas Park Fire District and Town of Kenneth City 5) City of Safety Harbor including the Safety Harbor Fire District 6) City of Seminole including the Seminole Fire District 7) City of St. Petersburg including the portion of the Highpoint Fire District served by St. Petersburg and the Gandy Fire District 8) City of Tarpon Springs including the Tarpon Springs Fire District

12 Section 3. The Towns of Redington Beach, Redington Shores and North Redington Beach have entered into Interlocal Agreements with the Cities of Seminole and Madeira Beach for the provision of fire suppression and rescue services. Based upon these agreements, the Authority believes that Emergency Medical Services can most effectively be provided by the Fire Districts the Cities have contracted with. Therefore the Authority creates the Redington Beaches Emergency Medical Services District consisting of the Towns of Redington Beach, Redington Shores and North Redington Beach. This District shall be served by those jurisdictions that have contracted to provide fire suppression services to these cities. Section 4. This Resolution supersedes Resolution and Resolution Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect on October 1, In a regular meeting duly assembled this day of 2014, Commissioner offered the foregoing Resolution and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Commissioner and upon call the vote was: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT AND NOT VOTING:

13 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: August 19, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO. Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Public Hearing County Administrator s Signature: Subject: Resolution revising the Emergency Medical Services Allowable Costs Department: Safety and Emergency Services Staff Member Responsible: Bruce J. Moeller, Interim Chief of Staff Recommended Action: I RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOARD), SITTING AS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AUTHORITY, ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE EMS ALLOWABLE COSTS. Summary Explanation/Background: On March 20, 2009, the Board adopted Resolutions and establishing the level of service and categories of costs for Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Services for Authority reimbursement. Such standards were based upon prior service agreements dating back to the early 90s. During the staff work with the Cities and Fire Districts for the 2014 ALS First Responder Agreement, the issue of the operational costs of fire stations related to ALS First Response and program support and overhead costs directly related to EMS were discussed. Cities and Districts opined that all EMS providers should be compensated for the same cost components using a standard methodology. Staff agreed to present and recommend the EMS Authority provide station and overhead costs to all EMS providers as an EMS allowable cost at the same time the Master ALS First Responder Agreement was brought to the EMS Authority for approval. The cost components in the proposed Resolution mirror the EMS cost components that have been allowed for the Cities of Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg since the early 90s. The adoption of this Resolution will further level the playing field for all EMS providers. Fiscal Impact/Cost/Revenue Summary: Estimated Annual Expenditure: $406, Budgeted EMS funds are available. Exhibits/Attachments Attached: Resolution Revised Page 1 of 1

14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY AMENDING CRITERIA FOR THE DETERMINATION OF REASONABLE AND CUSTOMARY COST OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER , LAWS OF FLORIDA AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, The Florida Legislature in Chapter , Laws of Florida, as amended ("the Act"), established the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority ("Authority") which was subsequently approved by referendum of the electorate; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is established as the governing body of the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Authority is obligated to provide funding for the reasonable and customary costs associated with the provision of emergency medical services pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, the Authority finds that certain costs to operate fire stations utilized for advanced life support (ALS) first responder services and certain overhead costs for providing ALS first responder services may be an allowable cost of emergency medical services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, sitting as the governing body of the Authority, in regular session duly assembled this day of, 2014, that: Section 1. The Authority, pursuant to the Act, amends the criteria for determination of reasonable and customary costs as set forth in the attachment to this resolution. Section 2. Except as specifically modified herein, Resolutions and remain unchanged. Section 3. Beginning in fiscal year and through the term of, and any extensions to, the 2014 ALS First Responder Agreement, EMS providers may be additionally reimbursed for allowable costs identified in Exhibit A in an amount up to 1.0% of the applicable fiscal year s approved budget in which such expenditures were made, less any Authority funded EMS costs that exceed the provider s annual compensation for that fiscal year. Such payment shall be made by the Authority to the EMS provider after receipt and review of the audit attestation required by the ALS First Responder Agreement.

15 Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval and shall be used in determining reimbursement for allowed costs for the fiscal year commencing October 1, In a regular meeting duly assembled this day of, 2014, Commissioner offered the foregoing Resolution and moved its adoption, which was seconded by Commissioner and upon call the vote was: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT AND NOT VOTING:

16 Exhibit A PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ALLOWABLE COSTS The proportion of Authority funded firefighter/paramedic positions to the total number of firefighter positions shall be determined for each EMS provider agency. Such proportion shall be applied to determine the proportionate share of any allowable costs below that are based on proportionate share. 1. The proportionate share of the following fire station costs are allowable: Electric, water, sewer, storm water fees, natural gas, refuse disposal fees, telephone, internet services, pest control, security services, grounds keeping and agricultural supplies, janitorial services and supplies, facility maintenance and repair, and fitness equipment. 2. The following administrative support costs that are specifically related to emergency medical services are allowable: proportionate share of administrative and clerical support staff, advertising, printing and binding, postage, copy machines, photo supplies, office supplies, travel for EMS related training/conferences, local mileage reimbursement, training fees, training supplies, EMS related memberships and reference materials. 3. The following operational support costs that are specifically related to emergency medical services are allowable: data processing, proportionate share of mobile data terminal replacement, proportionate share of mobile data terminal and radio repair and maintenance, proportionate share of cellular telephone costs, EMS equipment maintenance, small tools and equipment, equipment rental, materials handling equipment and maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, laundry and dry cleaning, EMS medical commodities and supplies not provided by the Authority, operating equipment and supplies, proportionate share of food and ice utilized during the response to emergency incident or declared disaster. 4. The following personnel support costs that are specifically related to emergency medical services are allowable: tuition reimbursement for Authority funded firefighter/paramedic positions.

17 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: August 19, 2014 AGENDA ITEM NO. Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Public Hearing County Administrator s Signature: Subject: Approval of the Master Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Agreement with seventeen (17) Municipalities and Fire Districts Department: Safety and Emergency Services Recommended Action: Staff Member Responsible: Bruce J. Moeller, Interim Chief of Staff I RECOMMEND THE BOARD, SITTING AS THE PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (EMS AUTHORITY), APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE MASTER ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) FIRST RESPONDER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES AND FIRE DISTRICTS LISTED IN APPENDIX C OF THE AGREEMENT. Summary Explanation/Background: On July 22, 2008, the Board discussed the financial impact of tax reform funding limitations and declining tax revenues on the costs of ALS First Responder Services. It was determined that the "2007 Emergency Medical Services ALS First Responder Agreement" (2007 First Responder Agreement) was not financially sustainable. The Board acknowledged the necessity to reduce costs through termination and renegotiation of the 2007 First Responder Agreement. At the February 17, 2009, Board meeting, the EMS Authority authorized the termination of the 2007 First Responder Agreement and, per Section 802 of that agreement, provided the minimum six (6) month notice of termination to the Contractors (15 cities and 4 independent districts). The 2009 ALS First Responder Agreement had a one-year term, effective October 1, 2009, and ending at midnight, September 30, There have been four (4) one-year extensions of that agreement with the current extension expiring on September 30, On June 24, 2014, the EMS Authority approved an ALS First Responder Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg. County Administration and Staff met with representatives from the remaining cities and fire districts to negotiate a new standardized agreement based upon the Agreement with St. Petersburg. This new ALS First Responder Agreement represents a three-year agreement with an option for a two-year extension and addresses the operational and financial sustainability concerns of all parties. Consistent with the EMS Authority s policy direction, the Agreement provides fiscal sustainability by virtue of constrained cost increases during years one through three and a cap tied to the lesser of CPI or 125% of the growth in taxable values for future years. The Agreement also provides uniformity and consistency to all EMS providers to the extent possible as directed by the EMS Authority. All Cities and Fire Districts are following their City Council or Fire District Commission agenda requirements to approve and execute the ALS First Responder Agreements. Staff expects to have all agreements signed by and returned for the Authority s signature action before the end of September. The highlights of the new agreement are as follows: Section 406: Updates the information gathering process for Medical Case Reviews. Section 412: Outlines utilization of the Regional Center and responsibility for communications equipment. Revised Page 1 of 2

18 Section 504: Identifies responsibility of the Authority to provide a fully comprehensive narcotic control system. Section 509: Determines that patient care reporting system equipment shall remain the property of the Authority. Section 701: Clarifies the compensation and other financial provisions. Section 706: Along with Appendix F, outlines the requirement for an annual external audit of EMS funds. Section 710: Adds a Fiscal Non-Funding statement. Section 801: Outlines the term of this agreement. Section 912: Reflects that parties are not waiving their existing rights under the Special Act, if any, by signing the new agreement. The standardized new agreement reduces costs while maintaining the current level of emergency medical services to each of the EMS Districts. The following ALS First Responder Units are being converted to Authority funded units as a service improvement: Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Squad 65 (To serve the US19/Tampa Road corridors) Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue Truck 71 (To serve the Anclote River service area) Fiscal Impact/Cost/Revenue Summary: Estimated FY14-15 Expenditure = $27,744, Funds are available in the FY14-15 EMS budget. Exhibits/Attachments Attached: Contract Review Transmittal Master ALS First Responder Agreement Revised Page 2 of 2