2019-10-10 Prelim budget - 7 - Emergency Services2020 preliminary budget meeting: Emergency Services
October 10, 2019
3:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson (by phone), Commissioner Stamper, County
Manager Erik Martin, Budget Services Manager Becky Butler, Steve Mansfield, Andy Caldwell
Citizens Budget Committee members: Laura Berg, Paul Crowner, Bill Kassen, Bill Marshall, Bill Serrahn
Other guest(s): Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Olga Miller
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Becky Butler discussed the projected revenue ($3,005,140) and expenditures ($3,023,679) for 2020 for
Communications / E911.
Steve Mansfield gave an overview of Emergency Services.
Steve outlined his Risk Management principles:
• Hire and retain good, competent employees
• Train people well
• Good policies and procedures
• Good supervision
• Good discipline
Steve discussed transition planning as the department prepares for a handful of retirements.
Steve discussed the preliminary budget for Radio Services, including anticipated revenue ($308,571) and
expenditures ($310,797). Steve also discussed the differences of simplex and duplex radio systems.
Steve discussed the preliminary budget for Emergency Management, including anticipated revenue
($288,396) and expenditures ($391,041).
Steve said Emergency Management is based on four cornerstones:
• Mitigation
• Planning
• Response
• Recovery
Steve invited the group to upcoming flood meeting and Drop, Cover and Hold event.
Meeting ended at 4:32 p.m.