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Appointment of Sheriff's Office IT Manager Chris Watier to Serve as 911 Coordinator for Hernando County
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
In accordance with the State E911 Plan, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) requires that the Board of County Commissioners in each county appoint a knowledgeable individual as a 911 Coordinator. Florida Statute §365.171(10) and F.A.C. Rule 60FF-6.004(3)(a) authorizes use of the E911 fee to fully fund the 911 Coordinator position, which functions as a single point of contact between the County and DMS regarding E911 fiscal, technical, operational, and strategic planning issues.
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis recommends that the Board appoint Chris Watier, Sheriff’s Office IT Manager, to serve as the 911 Coordinator for Hernando County. Sheriff Nienhuis also recommends that the Board authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached letter to the DMS advising of Mr. Watier’s appointment. This appointment is due to the resignation of Mr. Daryl Recker, the former 911 Coordinator.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The 911 Coordinator position is fully funded through E911 fee pursuant to Florida Statute §365.171(10) and F.A.C. Rule 60FF-6.004(3)(a).
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Florida Statute §365.171(10) and F.A.C. Rule 60FF-6.004(3)(a).
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board appoint Chris Watier, Sheriff’s Office IT Manager, to serve as the 911 Coordinator for Hernando County. It is further recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached letter to the Florida Department of Management Services advising of Chris Watier’s appointment to comply with the rule referenced above.