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Greendale approves five-year Milwaukee County EMS agreement; 2026 share about $61,144
Summary
The Village Board approved a five‑year intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County for emergency medical services. Fire Department officials said the formula (30% population, 30% square miles, 40% EMS runs) yields Greendale $61,143.58 for 2026, slightly below 2025.
The Village of Greendale Board on March 17 approved a five‑year intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County for emergency medical services.
Chief Keis of Greendale’s Fire Department presented the agreement and the funding formula, saying the allocation is based on 30% population, 30% of square miles and 40% of total EMS runs. "If we agree to this... Greendale will get $61,143.58 for the year of 2026," Chief Keis said, noting the amount is paid in quarterly installments and is about $5,000 less than last year because a neighboring jurisdiction has begun a paramedic program.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about the formula and program changes in nearby Hills Corners; Chief Keis said Hills Corners’ pilot paramedic staffing means some runs that previously affected Greendale’s share will be handled locally, which reduced Greendale’s 2026 allocation. A trustee moved to approve the agreement "as outlined by Chief Keis," a second was made, and the board approved the motion by roll call.
Why it matters: the agreement sets how the county distributes EMS funding to fire departments that provide paramedic service over the next five years and determines Greendale’s operating revenue for EMS support. The village finance staff will receive quarterly payments under the new IGA.
The board approved the motion in a roll‑call vote; the clerk recorded affirmative responses and the measure passed. The Fire Department will implement the IGA terms with Milwaukee County for the stated five‑year period.
