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Council authorizes multi‑city fire/EMS study with ICMA division; Urbandale share about $65,000
Summary
Urbandale approved a memorandum of understanding to join Clive, Waukee and Windsor Heights in a data‑driven fire and EMS operations study by the Center for Public Safety Management (ICMA division). Urbandale’s estimated share is roughly 45% (~$65,000); study expected to take 7–9 months.
The Urbandale City Council authorized a memorandum of understanding to participate in a multi‑city study of fire and emergency medical services led by the Center for Public Safety Management, an ICMA division.
City staff said the study—proposed with Clive, Waukee and Windsor Heights—will evaluate collaboration and consolidation opportunities and is intended to be data driven. City Manager David and staff described the study scope: data analysis, responses times, operations and governance options. Urbandale is the largest participating city and would cover about 45% of the study cost, approximately $65,000, paid on a reimbursable basis; staff estimated the project would take seven to nine months with city managers and fire chiefs forming a steering committee.
David noted that Clive will serve as the fiscal agent and that the Clive City Council had unanimously approved the agreement. The council voted to authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and proceed with study expenses in line with the council letter (motion passed). Supporters said the study will provide an objective, regional data set to guide future operational decisions.
What’s next: Staff will execute the MOU, share invoices per the agreement and periodically brief council and the public as the study progresses.
