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Franklin County authorizes five‑year contract with A & E Emergency Services as primary ambulance provider
Summary
Commission approved Resolution 9a‑0919 to amend and reauthorize a five‑year primary ambulance services contract with A & E Emergency Services, LLC; mountainous ESNs 425 and 426 remain under Grundy County’s primary service.
The Franklin County Commission approved Resolution 9a‑0919 on Sept. 16 authorizing the county mayor to execute a five‑year contract with A & E Emergency Services, LLC to serve as the county’s primary ambulance provider. The contract authorizes A & E to provide 24/7 emergency and non‑emergency ambulance services within Franklin County except for the mountainous ESN areas 425 and 426, which remain primarily served by Grundy County Ambulance Service.
The Sept. 16 resolution amends an earlier Aug. 19 authorization and replaces an incorrectly attached draft by formally attaching the correct contract (Exhibit A) to the county resolution. The commission approved the amended resolution by roll call vote, 14–0.
The contract specifies that provider ambulances must meet state equipment standards, maintain a maintenance log and electronic fleet records, provide a minimum complement of ALS and BLS units, and carry insurance with minimum limits spelled out in the agreement. The contract also requires the provider to participate in county emergency planning, supply quarterly reports upon request, and indemnify the county for liabilities arising from the provider’s negligent acts.
What it means: the action designates a single primary provider under a multi‑year arrangement, clarifies coverage exceptions for mountainous service‑areas, and requires ongoing reporting and equipment standards that county staff can inspect.
Next steps: the county mayor will execute the finalized contract and the ambulance provider must maintain required insurance and records; county officials will monitor compliance and response metrics as required by the agreement.
