City to continue contracted annual firefighter physicals with LifeScan under three-year agreement

City staff recommended the commission approve a three-year agreement with LifeScan Wellness Centers to provide on-site annual physicals for firefighters, a service the city described as mandatory under the collective bargaining agreement.

Staff said the contract would begin Oct. 1, 2025, and run through Sept. 30, 2028. The first-year cost is $113,022, with a 5 percent price increase taking effect beginning Oct. 1, 2027. Staff described the on-site examinations as reducing time a firefighter is out of service, and noted the exam includes ultrasound imaging and cardiovascular assessment to aid early detection of occupational diseases.

Fire Department leaders told the commission the program has already led to early detections; staff said five early detections previously identified through the program had been treated and the individuals were in remission. Staff also noted the program’s role in meeting the wellness compliance requirements that contribute to health insurance premium discounts under the newly approved contract.

The transcript records staff recommendation, discussion of utilization and mandatory status, and expressions of support from commissioners. No formal vote appears in the provided excerpt.