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Resolution to Approve a Two-Year Service Agreement with Emergent Health Partners for Ann Arbor Fire Department Dispatch and Related Services and Appropriate Funding ($348,674.25/2yrs) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Emergent Health Partners (EHP) has provided fire dispatch services since 2009. The two-year service agreement with EHP provides fire department dispatching services for FY2025 and FY2026. This contract includes an 18% increase in FY 2025 above current costs and an additional 5% increase in FY 2026. The City of Ann Arbor is in a weak position to negotiate pricing given the lack of providers for such services. Viable alternatives are being explored for a unified public safety dispatch solution. Should an alternative be found, this contract provides a six (6) month notice of termination clause.
EHP complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The increase in the contract with EHP was not anticipated. It is being requested that $27,000.00 be appropriated from the General Fund fund balance for FY 2025 for the additional cost of the contract.
Staff
Prepared by: Chantel Jackson, Office Manager, Fire
Reviewed by: Mike Kennedy, Fire Chief
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, EHP has provided dispatching services for the Ann Arbor Fire Department since July 1, 2009;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is continuing to explore a unified public safety dispatch solution; however, there is not an immediate alternative to EHP;
Whereas, The increase in the contract with EHP was not anticipated in the FY 2025 budget; and
Whereas, EHP complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a two-year service agreement with Emergent Health Partners for dispatching and related services for a total not to exceed amount of $348,674.25;
RESOLVED, That City Council appropriate $27,000.00 from the General Fund fund balance to th...
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