South Walton Mosquito District’s Performance Measures

Record the number of cases of mosquito-borne diseases
Compare the number of cases in SWMD to the number of cases in neighboring districts across the Gulf Coast

Collect and identify 2,200 adult mosquito samples annually
Collect and identify 200 larval samples annually
Collect and process 2,000 arboviral samples annually
- Identify sample collections within one business day
Perform/ participate in one resistance test annually
Collect and process 2,000 arboviral samples annually

Always maintain >80% equipment operational readiness
Truck Liquid Larvicide
- Treat roadside ditches/observed standing water after rain events >2”
- Perform larvicide missions when abnormal standing water is present and justified with larval samples
Ground Applied Granular Larvicide
- Treat 5,000 documented source sites annually before larva infestations take place
Aerial Applied Granular Larvicide
- Treat 300 inaccessible larval habitats annually

Mosquito Control Ditches – 44 Ditches
Always maintain >50% equipment operational readiness
Mow > 30 miles of Mosquito Control Ditches annually
Mechanically remove aquatic vegetation that reduces flow annually
Inspect all Mosquito Control Ditches after any >2” rain event
- Repair any minor damage from November-March
- Repair any major damage within 30 days

Update the five-year capital improvement plan by June 1st
- Research District needs by the department for the next fiscal year
  - Review the prior 4-year plan for changes
- Prepare a Capital Improvement Plan draft for the management to review
- Present Capital Improvement Plan to the Commissioners and Director
- Maintain capital budget as per approved plan
Submit the Detailed Budget for FDACs by July 15th
- Assess District needs by the department for the next fiscal year
- Hold 2 public workshops with the Commissioners to provide additional information for taxpayers and the public
- Post Detailed Budget on website.
Post the Certified Budget on the website by September 30th
- Hold 2 TRIM meetings for the public to provide information on millage rate and budget with Commissioners present
- Submit a Certified Budget to FDACS by September 30th
Track potential grants/appropriations for special projects
- Research potential funding sources for the District
  - Annually review the cost associated with grants and appropriations
  - Annually review total funding sources
- Review findings with the Director for approval
- Present finalized proposals to the Commissioners for approval

Increase community presence annually
- Track the number of events and presentations attended
  - HOA/state park events
  - Community events
  - Schools attended
Grow social media presence and followers annually
- Engage constituents through various social media platforms
  - Review YouTube for improved visibility and messaging
- Post appealing content weekly on social media outlets
- Provide new informational content monthly on social media out
- Measure monthly website traffic
Perform event assessments
- Track the number of attendees at the event
- Offer a QR Code for attendees to survey events
  - Provide handouts for teachers with a QR Code for a survey of the event
- Provide quarterly updates to the board

Ensure all field employees are licensed applicators within a year of hire
- Provide training material to new employees
- Conduct one-on-one training with new employees
- Schedule classes/ tests for new employees
Continued education for licensed applicators to maintain licenses & increase knowledge

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