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Commissioner’s Message

Bruce G. Roberts

District 1 Commissioner

2015 HURRICANE SEASON:The Atlantic Hurricane season has started but the City’s
preparations began months ago. City departments developed “Continuity of
Operations Plans” with comprehensive strategies to provide essential services to our
neighbors in the event of an emergency. The City has also trained staff, providing
detailed instructions on how to complete required Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) forms for the Public Assistance Grant Program. The City of Fort
Lauderdale is ready- hopefully you are too. If you would like more information on
preparedness, please go to http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/
fire-rescue/emergency-management/hurricane-preparedness

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT:The City’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is now
available! Neighbors can review the report for a basic overview of City finances in
straightforward terms and plain language! The information in the PAFR is drawn from the
City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which provides a more technical and
detailed look at the City’s financial position and operating activities. The financial reports
can be viewed at www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/finance/financial-reports 

100 BEST FLEETS IN THE AMERICAS:The City of Fort Lauderdale was recently ranked in
the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas as the #36th Best Fleet in 2015. The award was
announced at the 2015 National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Institute &
Expo that took place in April at the Orange County Convention Center. With more
than 38,000 public fleets in North America, this is a significant accomplishment. The
100 Best Fleets program identifies peak performing fleet operations, reviewing 12
areas of operations, and reviewing 12 areas of competency including accountability,
use of technology, collaboration, efficient turnaround and resources stewardship to
name a few. Fleet operations has transformed in the last few years under the
leadership of the Fleet Service Program Manager, Carlos Berriz. We have better
procedures in place to track fuel use, idling and vehicle performance. Our vehicle
replacement program takes a comprehensive view in collaboration with the stakeholder
departments to get the right vehicle for the right job. 

By including the fleet

fenceline as a site for ISO 14001 certification for Environment and Sustainability
Management System, we have improved safety, waste diversion and chemical
management at the site. As our next step in continual improvement for fleet operations,
Public Works Sustainability Division Fleet Services plans to apply for NAFA Sustainable
Fleet Accreditation Program. This new program is designed to recognize fleet
operations working towards improving air quality in reducing emissions, increasing fuel
efficiency and reducing fuel use. The program will give us access to benchmarking
data that will help us identify areas for improvement, and measure progress in
comparison to other similar fleets. The Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program will
support initiatives listed in our Sustainability Action Plan and in the Press Play Strategic
Plan to further our commitment to a sustainable community.

CARBON MONOXIDE:Midnight, April 23, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue received a call
for a fire alarm with a carbon monoxide detector activation. Fire crews and the
Hazardous Materials team responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a car that was
left running in a garage of a three-story townhouse. Crews entered the home wearing
their air packs. They found a man unconscious on the third floor, who was transported
in serious condition to Broward Health. Firefighters searched the three remaining
rooms and evacuated the occupants. Fortunately, one of the rooms was equipped with
a Carbon Monoxide detector. Had it not been for their carbon monoxide alarm,
which detected the CO gas as it began to spread throughout the entire complex, it is

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