Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution includes approval of a contract subaward agreement with the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents for the Fire Department’s participation in the Community Paramedicine program. The City is eligible for funding of $224,092 from August 15, 2015 through May 31, 2019. Total program costs are estimated to be $338,529 over this period. The City would be required to provide $114,437 in supplemental funds over this period assuming the contract subaward agreement is renewed each of the four terms. With contract renewal of subaward annual funding each term, the annual levy impact is $13,037 in 2016, $16,599 in 2017, $22,636 in 2018, and $62,166 in 2019.
The program will include the following expenses in 2015: one Community Paramedicine 2 position ($9,491), one portable radio ($1,500), one computer ($4,000), and phone and mobile access ($30), totaling $15,021. 2015 costs will be fully covered by contract subaward agreement funds.
The fiscal impact is built upon the assumption of continued funding. Under this assumption, the City’s cost commitment to the program will grow in subsequent years. The City will be required to provide 17% of program funding in 2016, 22% of program funding in 2017, 27% of program funding in 2018, and 71% of program funding in 2019. Should the Fire Department not receive additional contract funds after the first term, the City will be responsible for funding the remaining 2016 costs, which total to $48,264 after the first term contract ends on May 31, 2016.
The Fire Department has submitted a supplemental request for funding with the 2016 Operating Budget to cover remaining costs after contract the subaward agreeement funds are applied. The fiscal impact of the position’s salary and benefits includes salary step increases. The fiscal impact of the position does not include future salary increases that would require Council approval.
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SUBSTITUTE Approving a contract with subaward agreement with the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents for Fire Department participation in the Community Paramedicine Program.
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The University of Wisconsin is the recipient of an grant award from the National Institute of Health. Funding is available for Fire Department's participation from August 15, 2015 through May 31, 2016. After the initial start period, the University can offer funding for a term of one year at a time. The City would be eligible for annual contract subawards for each year until May 31, 2019. The next award starts on June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. The grant goes through May 31, 2019 and the City is eligible for a total contract award of approximately $224,092 over the four terms.
The Fire Department will utilize subaward contract funding to supplement the cost to establish a Community Paramedicine Program. This program will the address the at risk population and be integrated into the local healthcare system. Program cost is estimated at $338,529 for the period August 15, 2015 through May 31, 2019. This cost includes creating one position of Fire Community Paramedic 2. The City would be required to supplement program funding for a total of $114,437 during the term of the contract funding from August 15, 2015 through May 31, 2019.
The training of employees is separately funded by the University's portion of the award under this grant.
The University can only contract award funding for the subagreement for one-year and can amend/modify for each additional year will award a new contract for each year of this grant. The Fire Chief shall can be designated to execute the subaward agreement and amendments/modifications for each future year these future annual contracts after review by the City Attorney.
WHEREAS, the City supports establishing a Community Paramedic Program to address the at risk population.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves acceptance of the subaward contract with the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents for August 15, 2015 through May 31, 2016 for $42,923.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief is approved to execute the subaward agreement after review by the City Attorney and each amendment/modification year future annual contracts after review and approval by the City Attorney for the remaining period of the UW grant from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2019.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, the 2015 budget be amended to add one position of Community Paramedic 2 in compensation group 16, range 17 effective November 16, 2015 along with estimated contract subaward agreement funding for the remainder of this year.
BE FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Community Paramedicine program funding be included in the 2016 Fire operating budget along with available contract subaward agreement funding.