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Recognition of Fire Chief Jim Weinand
WHEREAS, on April 26, 1993, Jim Weinand was hired as the Village of Tequesta's first Fire
Chief; and
WHEREAS, the Tequesta Fire Rescue was established on September 30, 1993 under Chief
Weinand's watch, and
WHEREAS, in 1994, Chief Weinand established the Advanced Life Support Non-Transport
Service in the Village, and in 1996 he implemented the Advanced Life Support Transport
Service within the Village, and
WHEREAS, in 2003, Chief Weinand negotiated a new 10-year Fire Service Agreement with
Jupiter Inlet Colony helping facilitate a long-standing cooperative relationship with our
neighboring community, and
WHEREAS, in 2004 he established the Village's first Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan ensuring the safety and well being of our residents, staff and visitors during emergency
situations, and
WHEREAS, in 2005, Chief Weinand successfully negotiated for Fire Rescue Dispatch Service
from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue at no charge to the Village of Tequesta, and
WHEREAS, in 2007 he acquired the first financial services contract with Palm Beach County
Fire Rescue to provide services to the unincorporated County pockets and incorporated
Northern Jupiter for first response fire rescue services, and
WHEREAS, from 2009-2011 he seroed as the Director of Community Development overseeing
the Building and P1aru1n1g and Zoning Departments while continuing to lead the Emergency
Management and Fire Rescue Services, and
WHEREAS, in 2012, Chief Weinand re-negotiated the lengkh and terms of the financial services
contract with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue with the new terms including fleet maintenance at
no cost to the Village of Tequesta.
WHEREAS, for twenty-three years, Chief Weinand has led a progressive cutting edge Fire
Rescue Departxnent that has become the brightly shining gemstone of IVorth County—one that
many try to simulate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Village of Tequesta recognizes Fire Chief
Weinand on his retirement and greatly appreciates his devotion and genuine compassion,
dedication, service and commitment to the Village staff, residents and community. He gives
tirelessly of himself ensuring the residents of Tequesta receive the highest level of fire services.
ATTEST:
Abigail Brennan Lari McWilliams, MMC
Mayor Village Clerk