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Torrington approves five-year EMS memorandum of understanding with Trinity Health of New England
Summary
The Torrington City Council on April 21 authorized the mayor to sign a five-year memorandum of understanding with Trinity Health of New England to continue ambulance coverage for the city, including performance-review provisions, monthly reporting and nonperformance remedies.
Torrington — The City Council voted April 21 to authorize the mayor to execute a five-year memorandum of understanding with Trinity Health of New England for emergency medical services, approving an extension of the city’s current ambulance arrangement and financial provisions listed in the agreement.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) would continue 24/7 ambulance coverage for the city and includes annual step increases in compensation; the agreement’s financial terms are summarized on page 8 of the MOU. Mayor (unnamed in the record) introduced the item as a five-year extension, noting council review was needed before the budget is finalized: “This is a 5 year extension on, this contract,” the mayor said.
Corporation Counsel Magistrale explained the city has operated under extensions of an earlier agreement and said a 2023 amendment established a…
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