Council authorizes amended EMS agreement with Kewanee Community Fire Protection District
Summary
A resolution (Bill 25-18) authorizing the City Manager and Fire Chief to amend the agreement with the Kewanee Community Fire Protection District for EMS coverage and to set fees passed 4-0. Fire Chief Welgat said coverage will extend outside city limits up to neighboring districts.
The Kewanee City Council on March 10 approved Bill 25-18, a resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Fire Chief to amend the existing agreement with the Kewanee Community Fire Protection District to provide emergency medical services (EMS) coverage outside city limits and to charge fees to better cover department costs. Councilmember Colomer moved for approval; Councilmember Baker seconded. The resolution passed unanimously, 4-0.
During discussion Councilmember Colomer asked which areas would be covered. Fire Chief Welgat explained the amended agreement covers areas outside the city in all directions up to adjacent fire districts. The amendment is intended to align charges with the costs of providing ambulance services, according to the staff report in the meeting packet. The council did not record any conditions on the authorization.
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