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County approves Baker Tilly fiscal study for proposed fire territory
Summary
Commissioners and council approved engaging Baker Tilly to conduct a fiscal analysis of a proposed fire territory and LIT analysis for fire-based EMS; the study scope includes fire-based EMS options and a 'not-to-exceed' cost was discussed but left without a precise contract figure in the meeting record.
The Floyd County Council voted Oct. 14 to engage Baker Tilly to conduct a fiscal analysis of a proposed fire territory covering New Albany Township, Highlander and Georgetown townships and to analyze the LIT impacts for fire-based EMS under the new structure.
Commissioner Jason Sharpfleck presented the request, saying the joint boards on Sept. 25 voted to explore a fire-territory fiscal analysis and that the county also needs a LIT analysis for fire and EMS under the proposed structure. Sharpfleck told the council the study would look at a fire-based EMS option within the territory and the fiscal impacts tied to the new LIT funding framework.
Council members asked clarifying questions about scope and funding. One member asked whether the Baker Tilly engagement would examine multiple options or a single approach; Sharpfleck said the analysis will focus on a fire-based EMS option and related fiscal impacts. Members also asked about the contract amount; the transcript records a question referencing "$750,000" and staff confirmed the engagement was framed as "not to exceed," but the final contract amount was not specified in the meeting record.
The council voted to approve the engagement using funds from the riverboat fund (7303) and the motion carried. Staff said the study will run concurrent with EMS planning and that additional meetings and materials will be provided to council members as the work progresses.
What happens next: Baker Tilly will conduct the fiscal analysis and report findings to the commissioners and council; staff will present any recommended governance or funding steps once the study is complete.
