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Amendment B would shift ambulance assets to Wyoming Regional EMS; city to pay $50,000 toward second unit
Summary
City staff presented Amendment B to the emergency medical services agreement with Wyoming Regional EMS LLC at the July 14 study session, describing a plan for the city to convey its 2022 Horton ambulance to Wyoming Regional and to pay $50,000 toward a second new ambulance by Aug. 31, 2026.
City Attorney Brad Timmish presented Amendment B to the emergency medical services agreement at the July 14 study session, describing changes staff say were negotiated with Wyoming Regional EMS LLC and Sheridan County.
Timmish said the current agreement (entered on or around Nov. 1, 2022) provided Wyoming Regional EMS will supply ambulance services for a monthly fee from both the city and county and that the city would maintain an ambulance and staff for backup. He said Wyoming Regional told the parties it needs two new ambulances in the next two years for Sheridan County.
Under the amendment as explained by Timmish, the city would convey its 2022 Horton ambulance to Wyoming Regional EMS for use in the county. Timmish described the ambulance's market value as approximately $200,000 but said the city would save roughly $50,000 in maintenance and staffing costs over the next two years, giving a net approximate value of $150,000. The amendment also calls for the city to pay Wyoming Regional $50,000 by Aug. 31, 2026 for the purchase of a second new ambulance to be used in Sheridan County; Timmish said the county will contribute $200,000 and that Wyoming Regional estimated the cost of a new ambulance at about $250,000.
Timmish said the amendment has been approved by Wyoming Regional and the county; the city is reviewing the proposed language. Council members asked operational questions. A council member asked whether the city would still provide patient transport; staff said the fire department would continue to respond and assist on calls but that the city would no longer maintain an ambulance dedicated to transport. "You'll still be doing all those assists and everything," one council member said, describing the continued role of engines and fire personnel in medical response.
Timmish identified a liaison, "Gary," who has served as the acting contact between Wyoming Regional and the city. The council asked whether fees for backup responses could be charged and were told that detail may be resolved with the fire chief.
Ending: Staff said the amendment had county and provider approval and will be returned to the council with final language for action; no formal council vote was recorded during the study session.
