2006-2007 Annual Report - Santa Rosa County

Risk ManagementMelissa LloydRisk Manager6495 Caroline StreetSuite IMilton, FL 32570(850) 983-1863 Office(850) 983-1868 Faxmelissal@santarosa.fl.govSince 1985, Santa Rosa County has administered the self-insurance fund which requiresthe processing and adjusting of all insurance claims resulting from auto liability,property, inland marine and workers’ compensation claims. Loss analysis reportsreflecting all claims against Santa Rosa County are generated by the risk managementdepartment as well. Safety programs and committees, as well as safety training andinspections are handled through risk management.Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Highlights• Received 63 new workers’ compensation claims, significantly lower than theprevious year’s 100 claims.• Administered approximately 80 ongoing workers’ compensation open claims.• Generated loss analysis reports reflecting all claims against Santa Rosa County.• Processed approximately 2,400 workers’ compensation bills.GrantsSharon MarshGrants Coordinator6495 Caroline StreetSuite HMilton, FL 32570(850) 983-1827 Office(850) 983-1944 Faxsharonm@santarosa.fl.govThe grants department provides grant writing and grant management assistance to theother departments within the county. This year the grants department assisted otherdepartments with the management of over 50 grants totaling more than $32 millionin State and Federal funding. These grants are for a variety of projects includingdrainage improvement projects, county building hardening projects, residential shutterprojects, housing repair and new home purchase assistance programs, sewer extensionprograms, emergency management preparedness programs, and transportationimprovement projects.Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Highlights• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to design drainageimprovements for 7 neighborhoods throughout the county. The drainageimprovement projects will be designed to reduce street and yard flooding occurringafter rain events.• FEMA HMGP funds were also received to harden the Navarre Beach lift stations toreduce damage to the stations after hurricanes.• FEMA HMGP funds were also received to install hurricane shutters on seven countybuildings and 21 private residences. Shutters installed on county buildings willhelp reduce hurricane damages and allow the county offices to more efficientlyassist residents after the storm has passed. The residential shutter projects willallow homeowners to secure their homes before evacuating for a hurricane andreduce the amount of damage the home sustains while they are gone.• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were received to furtherextend sewer in the unincorporated parts of the county. Two additional CDBGgrants were received in 2006 to extend sewer in 5 other areas in the county.30