THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action will provide additional law enforcement staffing to support the command staff and overall operations at FLL.
On November 12, 1996 (Item No. 1), the Board approved the initial Agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office ("BSO") for law enforcement services at FLL for the period of October 1, 1995, through September 30, 2000. Additional information on the original agreement and subsequent Board actions is included in Exhibit 3.
The proposed Amendment No. 11 provides for additional law enforcement staffing and administrative support to the Airport District command staff based at FLL. Currently, the Airport District command staff is comprised of 122 positions including a Captain and a Lieutenant who are supported by one Administrative Specialist II. Due to the continued growth at FLL, BSO has experienced an increase in activity and workload. The requested three positions, which are consistent with BSO districts of like and similar size, will augment BSO’s span of control and consist of: one Operational Lieutenant; one Administrative Sergeant; and one Administrative Specialist I.
The Operational Lieutenant position would address the need for span of control oversight of the Airport District. As such, the 10 Sergeants based at FLL would report to this Lieutenant. Additionally, this position would coordinate and assign the work activities of the Sergeants and determine proper course of action to be taken in daily work activities, emergencies and/or complex law enforcement situations.
The Administrative Sergeant position would improve the Airport District’s span of control issue by having specific Deputies/Officers reporting to this Sergeant. Additionally, this position would prepare statistical reports to present findings, recommend solutions, provide information, and document activities. This position would act as the training coordinator and also account for all equipment, supplies and vehicles assigned to Airport District personnel.
The Administrative Specialist I would generate correspondence, memoranda, agendas, minutes, orders, requisitions, and claim forms. Additionally, this position would maintain records by entering data into the agency-wide personnel/payroll system to include: payroll, purchase requisitions, invoices, and position requests. This position would also act as a liaison between supervisors, other departments and the many agencies that interact at FLL.
The Broward County Aviation Department is in support of the request for the additional three positions. The proposed Amendment No. 11 has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
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