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Committee authorizes MFD to bill UW events at actual overtime cost under new contract
Summary
The Finance Committee unanimously approved Legistar 25015 authorizing a contract between UW–Madison Athletics and the City of Madison for MFD to provide emergency‑medical services at special events; MFD will charge actual overtime plus benefits rather than a flat special‑duty rate.
The Madison Finance Committee on Nov. 17 approved Legistar 25015, a contract authorizing the Madison Fire Department to provide emergency‑medical services for special events hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Council President Bittiver asked how the city determines reimbursement amounts. MFD staff explained that contracts with UW and the AEC are billed at actual overtime cost for the specific employees who work the event (overtime rate plus required city…
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