Flagler County's Budget Wins Award Second Year in a Row

Flagler County’s Financial Services Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the second year in a row...

Flagler County's 2010-2011 budget document has been selected again by the Chicago based Government Finance Officers Association for the current 2010-2011 budget document.

Judging is based on the budget as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and as a communications device.

Stephen Gauthier, Technical Director of the Government Finance Officers Association:

“This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by your organization.”

“We are pleased to receive this award for the second year in a row,” Kristi Moss, Flagler County’s Budget Manager said. “It is a result of the hard work the members of the Financial Services team put into creating a document that is both functional and presents the material in a manner that is easy to use and understand.”

Flagler County Administrator Craig Coffey said the award is a reflection of the caliber of professionalism of the Financial Services Department and Director Tom Klinker.

“To be recognized by the Association for their work and to receive the only national awards program in governmental budgeting two years in a row is quite an accomplishment.”

The budget document is below (also available on line www.FlaglerCounty.org):

Flagler County Fire & Rescue Chief joins the Florida team on BP Oil Spill in the Gulf

Flagler County’s Fire and Rescue Operations Chief, Mike Bazanos has been sent as part of a state team to work on the British Petroleum Oil Spill.

Bazanos is now a member of the Florida Incident Management Team with the State Division of Emergency Management. He competed with fire officers around the state for the position.

Chief Bazanos is the Operations Section Chief for the Team for this event. He lends his expertise in managing large scale extended incidents. He will serve on the team from July 20 to August 3.

“ His deployment on this mission and the fact that he was selected to serve on the state team speaks volumes about the quality of personnel that serve with Flagler County Fire Rescue.” 

County Administrator Craig Coffey.

While he is serving the state on the team the State is reimbursing the county for his salary and traveling expenses.

Mike Bazanos joined the Flagler County Fire Rescue Department in October of 2003. Chief Bazanos comes to Flagler County with over twenty years of experience in the Fire Rescue Service. Prior to his employment with Flagler County he served 18 years with the Ormond Beach Fire Department, retiring with the rank of Captain. In addition to his full time duties with Ormond Beach, he spent several years working with the Daytona International Speedway in the Fire Rescue Division and eight years as an instructor for Daytona Beach Community College in the Fire Science Program.

Chief Bazanos is responsible for assisting with all aspects of Fire Rescue. As second in command, his responsibilities include planning and organization of the department's daily operations and long term goals. His main focus is coordinating efforts between outside agencies, procuring necessary equipment and overseeing Fire Ground and Emergency Medical operations. Chief Bazanos serves as the Acting Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief.

Chief Bazanos holds a Bachelors Degree in Management and an Associates Degree in both Fire Science and Emergency Medicine. He holds state certificates for Fire Instructor III, Fire Officer I, Pump Operations, and is a state licensed Paramedic.

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Palm Coast Flagler County Airport Has the Cheapest Fuel

Pilots may be in for a pleasant surprise at the Flagler County Airport as fuel prices have dropped to an all time low.

The reduced fuel cost is part of an operation strategy of the County Airport.

“While this may be a challenging economic climate,” County Administrator Craig Coffey said, “we think that supporting our existing businesses and encouraging new business can ultimately enhance our bottom-line and create more excitement at the airport.”

Over the past few months the County has been implementing several measures to stimulate air traffic, such as reduced fuel prices on the weekend, volume discounts for Jet A fuel, and an annual air show.

Airport Director Roy Sieger says:

“ Effective July 1, 2010, the self service Avgas fuel price will be at an all time low at $3.58 for self serve Avgas. Even with the reduction in fuel cost, it is our goal to continue to deliver a high level of service to all of our customers.” 

The price may vary in with subsequent deliveries of fuel.

The Flagler County Airport is a county-owned, public use, general aviation (GA) airport that is operated and maintained under the direction of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners.

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Source: Flagler County press release.

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