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Mayor seeks consulting study on EMS transport feasibility; Fitch & Associates contract approved

2109634 · January 13, 2025
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Summary

The mayor and staff recommended and the committee approved a $69,995 consulting contract with Fitch & Associates to analyze the fiscal and operational feasibility of Elyria Fire Department providing EMS transport, deliver a fiscal analysis and alternatives, and advise whether to plan for municipal ambulance service.

Elyria’s administration will hire Fitch & Associates for a comprehensive review of EMS services and a fire‑department feasibility study to analyze whether the city should pursue municipal ambulance transport or pursue alternatives.

The mayor said the city spent about $273,000 for roughly 2,166 transports under the current Lifecare contract for 11½ months (about $126…

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