Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the City of Madison Fire Department (MFD) to provide emergency medical services for special events at UW-Madison, in which UW-Madison will compensate MFD for the full staffing costs for such services. Service delivery to UW-Madison will be provided with current MFD staffing and resources. No additional city appropriation is required.
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Authorizing a contract between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the City of Madison for the Madison Fire Department to provide emergency medical services for special events hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Districts 5 and District 8)
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fire Department (MFD) has been providing emergency medical services (EMS) for University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) during public events for multiple years;
WHEREAS, UW reimburses MFD for the cost of the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel staffing the special events;
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreements with International Association of Firefighters Local 311 and Association of Madison Fire Supervisors allow commissioned personnel to staff special events;
WHEREAS, special event staffing is voluntary and provided when overall departmental staffing allows and is ultimately subject to the approval of the Fire Chief;
WHEREAS, it is UW’s and MFD’s desire for MFD to continue to provide on-site EMS response to UW-Madison during special events;
WHEREAS, UW will compensate MFD for the cost of the EMS staffing at the actual overtime rate and payroll benefits of the employees staffing the event;
WHEREAS, the contract term will be effective December 7, 2025 with the option to renew on an annual basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign a contract between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System on behalf of the Univer...
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