Sanibel Fire Board Oks Station Equipment, receives budget -update -Sanibel -Captiva

The commission of the fire and rescue districts in Sanibel approved a fire warning system for ward 171 and several district guidelines at their most recent meeting and a six-month financial fiscal update.

On March 12, the commissioners unanimously voted 3-0 for a decision that approved the purchase of communication devices from US digital designs/honeywell for a total amount of not over $ 22,270. The fire guard system includes a G2 ATX station controller, an ATX height and an ups wall bracket.

Before the vote, the fire chief Kevin Barbot said that she continued to install the equipment used by Lee County and the equipment in the Sanibel-Captiva Road, which was acquired for station in the Sanibel-Captiva Road, on the Palm Ridge Station to continue to serve the community.

He continued that the construction of station 172 is removed and installed the alarm system at station 172 and that the devices proposed for purchase are installed at 171.

In addition, the Commission voted 3-0 for the approval of district guidelines for: abuse of adults, all terrain vehicle reaction, boat operation, activations of the carbon monoxide detector, child abuse, distribution use of social media, use of information technology, terminal use of the national incident, the execution of tasks, photography and electronic imaging, scene supply and -Transport jurisdiction.

Also during the meeting, Barbot provided the commissioners for a year for a year for the budget compared to the actual presentation, since they are in the middle of the financial year in the middle of the financial year. He initially found that the district broke off its reserves last year to keep the Millage rate the same and use the roller loss rate.

He reported the following for ad Valorem Revenue:

– Total collected: $ 5,815,775

– Budget: $ 6.160.860

– Variance: $ 345,085 remaining

– Percentage of the budget achieved: 94.4%

With regard to personnel services, Barbot informed the following:

– Total number issued: $ 2.247.703

– Budget: $ 5,367.232

-Abste -month benchmark: 2,683,616 USD

– Percentage of the budget used: 41.9%

– Variance: $ 3,119,529 remaining

He noticed that the staff is the greatest effort and that it is currently under budget.

Barbot reported in the operational editions, which are also under the budget:

– Total number issued: $ 453.487

– Budget: $ 1.264.704

-Abste -month benchmark: 632,352 USD

– Percentage of the budget used: 35.9%

– Variance: $ 811.217 remaining

He announced that the total interests of the district are 291,520 US dollars.

In addition, Barbot contained the following update of the building budget for station 172:

– Overall guaranteed maximum price (GMP plus eventualities): 7,939.017 USD

– The total amount for GMP issued: 3,828,541 USD

– Total for design development/building management: $ 580.474

– Total to demolish: 50,508 US dollars

-Total for purchased items (non-GMP articles): 64,302.88 USD

– Total financing that was previously used for the LAP subsidy ($ 6 million): $ 2,116,356

– Remaining remaining amount (including deserved interest): 3,895,869 USD

– Total financing that has so far been used for state funds (USD 2.1 million): $ 1,355,643

– Remaining remaining amount: $ 744.365

– Total number of the assigned budget for ward 172 (including Fema/insurance): 9,212,856 USD

– The previous overall interest for assigned funds: $ 37,691

He reported that they “will be nearby” and the following are added:

– The total amount for the reconstruction of station 172 issued: 3,858,541 USD

– Remaining means from the specified budget: 5,354,315 USD

– Total amount so far from direct orders (DPO): 38,353 USD

In other news

– The deputy fire chief Chris Jackson provided an update about the reconstruction of station 172.

He reported that all roofs were “dried” from last week and the spray foam and the insulation were complete. Jackson noticed that everything has exceeded the necessary inspections. The work on the sanitary and sewage canal clay for the second floor, with the plumber will next carry out the water pipes.

He added that LCEC recently installed a new power stable.

– Barbot provided an update to the solar panel project for station 172.

He reported that the district received a termination from the FEMA due to the actions of the Trump administration in order to no longer work on the project. Barbot added that you would visit the project again if something changes or if there are remaining funds for the project after the construction of the station.

– Commissioner Richard McCurry brought the fourth of the commission on July fourth and fireworks. He announced that the mayor said that the city would do fireworks this year and the Sanibel Causeway will be opened for the public inspection. McCurry brought about forest fires and the potential for fires.

“We are dry out there – I want to go to the recording and say that I am against this point,” he said. “And also make the request that we have additional hands. I would like to have a position of readiness. “

Barbot guarantees that the district would be prepared.

“We will be 100% occupied and all Chief Officers will be ready on the island,” he said.

– The deputy fire chief John Dimaria reported that the district reacted to 158 calls in February, compared to 124 requirements for the same month of last year. It reacted to a total of 397 calls this year, compared to a total of 266 calls for the same period in 2024.

“Our call volume has increased by 30%,” he said.

– Larry Williams, head of the prevention department, reported that he carried out 58 fire plan ratings and 187 fire inspections in February.

– The following employees were recognized for their years of service: firefighter Robert Bell for four years; Administrative assistant Greta Fulkerson for three years; Firefighter Michael Tejeda for three years; and captain Robert Wilkins for 12 years.