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1 RESOLUTION #RES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA CREATING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO OVERSEE AND SUPERVISE OPERATIONS AND PERSONNEL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT, WITH FULL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FIRE CHIEF AND POLICE CHIEF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, under its home rule powers established by the Florida Constitution and , Florida Statutes, the City Council of the City of Dunnellon, Florida is authorized to create director positions, so long as creation of a director position does not violate the dual office holding prohibition of Article II, section 5(a) of the Florida Constitution and the City s Charter. WHEREAS, under (1)(b), Florida Statutes, creation of a director position involves the administrative business of the City. WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that is in the best interests of the citizens of the City to create a position of Public Safety Director to oversee, supervise personnel, and have authority over personnel and operations of the Fire Department and the Police Department. WHEREAS, the Fire Department and the Police Department have a common characteristic in that both departments must act expeditiously, efficiently, and effectively to urgent circumstances involving the safety of individuals and the public in general. WHEREAS, this common characteristic of both departments results in both departments requiring similar organizational structures with a chain of command. WHEREAS, the Public Safety Director position shall include full duties and responsibilities of a Police Chief and a Fire Chief. WHEREAS, the duties of Fire Chief and Police Chief under the Public Safety Director are compatible and not in conflict with one another; the Fire Chief takes on the additional duties of the Police Chief, and vice versa, in departments with similar characteristics. See City of Riviera Beach v. Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, 502 So. 2d 1335 (Fla. 4 th DCA 1987); State v. Florida State Turnpike Authority, 80 So. 2d 337 (Fla. 1955); Op. Att y Gen. Fla ; Op. Att y Gen NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Dunnellon, Florida, that: Section 1. Findings. The Whereas clauses cited herein are the legislative findings of the City Council. 1 st Draft City Council Workshop 10/07/2015

2 Resolution #RES Public Safety Director Created Page 2 Section 2. Director Position Created. Established. There is hereby established the position of Public Safety Director. All personnel of the police department and fire department shall be under the supervision of the Public Safety Director and shall report to the Public Safety Director. The Public Safety Director shall have all the duties and responsibilities vested in the Fire Chief and the Police Chief, shall have the powers of arrest, and shall be appointed by the City Manager. Interpretation of references. All references in the City Charter and any other codes, resolutions, and ordinances adopted by the City referencing the Police Chief and Fire Chief shall apply to the Public Safety Director. Public Safety Director. It shall be the duty of the Public Safety Director to enforce all applicable ordinances of the City and Florida Statutes, protect the health, safety and welfare of all citizens and direct or cause to be directed, the operations of the police department, fire department, and inspection and emergency services of either department. Section 3. Severability. If any portion of this Resolution shall be declared unconstitutional or if the applicability of this Resolution or any portion thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Resolution and the applicability of this Resolution, or any portion thereof to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Section 4. Conflicts. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed. Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. Upon motion duly made and carried, the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Dunnellon this 12th day of October, ATTEST: CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA DAWN M. BOWNE, M.M.C. CITY CLERK NATHAN WHITT, MAYOR 1 st Draft City Council Workshop 10/07/2015

3 Resolution #RES Public Safety Director Created Page 3 Approved as to form and legality: Virginia Cassady, City Attorney 1 st Draft City Council Workshop 10/07/2015

4 CITY OF DUNNELLON JOB DESCRIPTION Public Safety Director PAY GRADE OVERTIME STATUS REVISED 32 Exempt Created October 2015 DEPARTMENTS: FIRE and POLICE GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Highly responsible management and administrative work in the efficient delivery of emergency and non-emergency community based service in a cost effective, innovative and pro-active manner. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Maintains strong and active contacts with subordinates to discuss and review status of departmental work plans and other programs. Maintains communications. 2. Sets broad policy objectives and monitors performance of subordinates targeted at the general administration and management of the departments. 3. Monitors effectiveness of budgetary applications and programs, makes adjustments as necessary to achieve objectives within available resources. Develops long range Capital Improvement Plans and implements programs aimed at compliance with these plans. 4. Advises City administration on community issues, policies and sources; makes presentations to the City Council as necessary. 5. Meets with supervisors and peers to identify organizational issues and solutions. 6. Formulates strategic operational plans with subordinates for major operations. Supports and participates in team building and organizational development programs. 7. Supervises major emergencies and training for all subordinates. 8. Performs work found in the Firefighter/EMT Job Description as necessary. 9. Plans, organizes, directs all activities of the police department. Formulates goals and policy for the department. 10. Appraises crime prevention and law enforcement problems of the City; develops efficient police solutions, and adjusts departmental methods to meet new situations and to improve existing operations and effectiveness. 11. Supervises in the training of members of the police force. 12. Advises and assists police officers in non-routine criminal or other investigations. 13. Receives and disposes of complaints. 14. Cooperates with State and Federal officers in the apprehension and detention of wanted persons, and other agencies where activities of the police department are involved. 15. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information and data from a computer. 16. Implements disciplinary action with the approval of the City Manager through the Personnel Director; Implements hiring and firing in consultation with the Personnel Director. 17. Develops and maintains annual fiscal budgets for Fire and Police Departments. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

5 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Page 2 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must meet physical requirements as indicated for State Certification. Must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations. Heavy (over 45 pounds) lifting and carrying. Walking, standing, and other physical skills found in the Police Officer and Firefighter/EMT Job Description. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works inside and occasionally outside in emergency situations with the same conditions found in the Police Officer and Firefighter/EMT Job Description. (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Knowledge of management principles and practices. Knowledge of modern practices in firefighting, policing and emergency medical services. Ability to lead and motivate an organization and group of people. Ability to foster innovation within the department. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to advocate management rights without alienating employees. Skill at making public presentations. Ability to utilize computers and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, internet and applications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited University with an Bachelors Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement, Fire Administration, Fire Science, or a related field. Ten (10) years of progressively more responsible authority in the fire service or police service with at least three (3) years service as a chief, assistant chief, or a ranking officer in a similar sized or larger department. Must possess current Minimum Standards Certification in either Law Enforcement or Firefight/EMT Certification. (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Florida State Minimum Standards Certification as a Firefighter as authorized by F.S.S. 633 or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 months of employment. State Certified EMT or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 months of employment. State Certified Fire Inspector or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 months of employment. Florida Law Enforcement Certification or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 months of employment. Valid Florida Driver s License and a clean driving record. Obtain membership to the Fire Chief and Police Chief Associations. (A certification maybe waived on a temporary basis for the employee to obtain certification or recertification in that area of expertise or if required.)

6 PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Page 3 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Must reside within approximately ten (10) miles of the City and have a phone. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: As provided or required by the City. REQUIRED DRESS: Uniforms and equipment as supplied by the City. Hard soled, work shoes provided by the employee. ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Assigned a city take home vehicle in the performance of duties as Public Safety Director. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Florida driver s license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (ie: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological development).