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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ORANGE COUNTY CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION <br /> JOINT MEETING <br /> AGENDA ITEMS ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: October 4, 2012 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 1, 2, & 3 <br /> SUBJECT: Discussions on Orange County Chief's Association "Strategic Plan for the <br /> Provision of Emergency Services", Insurance Service Office (ISO) Ratings, and <br /> Fire Protection Agreements Between Fire Departments and the County <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Orange County Chief's Association — <br /> "Strategic Plan for the Provision of Frank Clifton, County Manager, 245- <br /> Emergency Services" Report 2306 <br /> Fire Protection Agreements with All Fire Michael Talbert, Assistant County <br /> Departments Manager, 245-2308 <br /> PURPOSE: To review and discuss with the Orange County Chief's Association's the topics <br /> listed under BACKGROUND below. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> 1. Orange County Fire Chief's Association's "Strategic Plan for the Provision of <br /> Emergency Services" <br /> In August 2011 the Orange County Chief's Association engaged the UNC School of <br /> Government to prepare the Orange County Chief's Association's "Strategic Plan for the <br /> Provision of Emergency Services". Lydian Altman, Director of the Strategic Public <br /> Leadership Initiative with the School of Government, led the project along with Masters of <br /> Public Administration student Jake Pflepsen. <br /> The Orange County Chief's Association presented the attached Plan to the Board of <br /> Commissioners at the Board's March 22, 2012 regular meeting. This follow-up allows <br /> representatives from the fire departments, rescue squad, and the Board to discuss the <br /> Plan, for Board members to provide feedback, and to determine any next steps. <br /> 2. Insurance Service Office (ISO) Fire Ratings <br /> Objective A of the Orange County Chief's Association Strategic Plan states: "To ensure <br /> all Orange County residents can receive the maximum fire protection and homeowners' <br />