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Council to place AMR two‑year optional extension on next agenda after brief discussion
Summary
Council discussed and signaled support for a two‑year optional extension of the city's contract with American Medical Response (AMR) and asked staff to place a resolution and ordinance on next week's agenda for formal approval.
Council reviewed the existing contract with Curtis Paramedic Services doing business as American Medical Response and discussed exercising the contract's optional two‑year extension. Staff reported general satisfaction with performance and coordination between AMR and the fire department and said personnel issues that arose previously have been addressed.
Staff noted reimbursement complexities related to federal funding and state billing (Medicaid), which have affected expected revenue flows to the city. Council indicated support for pursuing the optional extension and asked staff to place a resolution and ordinance on next week's agenda to formally approve the final two years of the contract extension.
No formal approval occurred tonight; staff will return with the appropriate resolution and ordinance for council action.
