DATE: January 2, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Rocky Garzarek, Fire Chief
SUBJECT:
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Presentation of Strategic Plan for the Fire Department
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the strategic plan recently developed by the Franklin Fire Department.
Background
During 2017, the Franklin Fire Department developed its first strategic plan. The department recognized the need for a long-term planning process that is designed to meet the evolving needs of the community. The goals and strategies contained in the Fire Department Strategic Plan is the result of an extensive self-assessment conducted by multiple, intra-departmental committees. The result of this broad-based process is 66 recommendations focusing on a wide variety of topics including the establishment of needed policies, procedures, guidelines; ensuring a competitive, equitable compensation plan is in place; and producing a standard of coverage document.
Financial Impact
There is no direct, immediate financial impact associated with the Fire Department’s strategic plan.
Recommendation
No action is required by the Board.