City Council

12. CITY-OPERATED AMBULANCE PROGRAM PROPOSAL\nThe Fire Department proposes transitioning to a City-Operated Ambulance Program\nintegrating Emergency Medical Services operations currently managed through an\nexternal provider. The new program would improve cost efficiencies, enhance response\ncapabilities and provide direct training and patient care oversight.\nProposed Motion:\n1. Approve transition to City-operated ambulance program and direct Fire Department to\ncoordinate a detailed transition plan, targeting implementation in Spring 2026.\n2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to select an ambulance vendor, issue\npurchase orders not to exceed $1,652,000 for ambulance vehicles, and execute\nrelated financing agreements.\n3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to select a patient gurney system vendor, issue\npurchase orders not to exceed $535,000 for related equipment and execute financing\nagreements.