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Council approves EMS addendum with Kewaskum to secure state innovation grant eligibility
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Summary
West Bend approved a non‑substantive addendum to its EMS service agreement with the Village of Kewaskum to list a specific cost figure required for eligibility for a Wisconsin state innovation grant; council noted the arrangement could convert to a six‑year term if the grant is awarded.
On March 16 the West Bend Common Council approved Addendum No. 1 to the EMS service agreement with the Village of Kewaskum. City staff said the addendum inserts a specific cost figure into the existing agreement to satisfy an eligibility requirement for a Wisconsin state innovation grant that uses state surplus funds to incentivize regional service sharing.
City Administrator Jesse explained the change is not intended as a material change to the service terms but simply documents the cost number required by the grant program. Staff said the village’s pursuit of the grant would remove earlier contract 'early‑out' provisions and lock the agreement into a six‑year term if awarded — a condition of the grant program.
Chief (speaker 17) told the council the arrangement has performed well in the field, providing 24/7 paramedic‑level service and good coordination with Kewaskum’s fire department. Council moved and approved the addendum by voice vote.
The addendum is intended to maintain eligibility for state funding that could offset local costs; if the grant is awarded the contract term and local commitments would extend per the grant conditions.
