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COMMISSION AGENDA
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23 March 1998
REQUEST: The Fire Department requests that the City Commission review the information
relative to the questions raised by Mr. Stephen Dudra, President, Tuskawilla
Trails Homeowners Association, during the City Commission meeting held on
3/9/98.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission of the actions taken by
the Fire Department to respond to the citizens needs.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. Mr. Stephen Dudra, 1094 Cheyenne Trail, President of the Tuskawilla Trails Homeowners
Association addressed the City Commission on 3/9/98 during public input. Mr. Dudra asked
about tornado and/or other severe weather warnings and also where citizens could take
shelter. Mayor Partyka stated that the City Manager and staff are working on that subject.
· During the City Manager/Department Head staff meeting on 3/10/98 a decision was made to
contact Mr. Dudra to discuss his concerns. During the telephone conversation, Mr. Dudra
was given information relative to the questions addressed at the City Commission meeting. It
was offered to Mr. Dudra that the Fire Chief and Training Officer would address the
Homeowners Association to answer any questions and to present material on disaster
preparedness. Mr. Dudra asked if we could attend the Board of Directors meeting on 3/12/98
and address the board. That meeting was attended by the Fire Chief and Training Officer. A
good discussion was held relative to preparedness for all different kinds of disasters and the
assistance that would be provided. Material was distributed to the Board Members and
public in attendance.
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March 23, 1998
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An additional meeting with the full Homeowners Association was scheduled for a disaster
preparedness presentation. This meeting will be held at the Tuskawilla Trails Clubhouse on
3/24/98 at 7:30 pm.. Additionally the association has requested the Fire Departments
attendance on 3/21/98 to an event where representatives who secure (tie down) manufactured
housing will be in attendance to assist residents whose homes are not secured properly. Our
pwpose will be to distribute information and answer any questions that the residents may
have on disaster preparedness.
FUNDING:
No additional funding is required for this activity.
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational only. The Fire Department will meet with any individuals or groups to
discuss disaster preparedness.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The Fire Department will be conducting a disaster preparedness discussion at the
Tuskawilla Trails Homeowners Association Meeting at 7:30 pm, on Tuesday, March 24,
1998.
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
COMMISSION ACTION: