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File #: 25-0045    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/3/2025 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 4/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Discussion on the Fire & EMS Recommendations of the Council Subcommittee Brief Description: The Council Subcommittee and the City Administration will present to the City Council, Mayor and the public the recommendations for staffing and improvements for the Fire and EMS Departments.
Sponsors: Jeffrey L. Anzevino
Indexes: EMS, Fire
Attachments: 1. Hudson Response to Questions, 2. Hudson Fire EMS K2M Response to Council Questions, 3. Hudson Proposed Remodel Plan-2025-02-18, 4. Memorandum - Fire and EMS Subcommittee Findings and Recommendations, 5. Hudson Fire/EMS Remodel Plan, 6. Safety Center floor plan with Phases
Related files: 25-0024

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Discussion on the Fire & EMS Recommendations of the Council Subcommittee

Brief Description:  The Council Subcommittee and the City Administration will present to the City Council, Mayor and the public the recommendations for staffing and improvements for the Fire and EMS Departments.

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Legislative History

Purpose & Explanation

The City of Hudson has conducted a study with K2M Consulting on the staffing and facility needs of the Fire and EMS Departments.  The City Council created a subcommittee to review the financial details, long-term planning for staffing, and the improvements to the facility.  The subcommittee and the administration will present their recommendations and discuss any questions from the City Council and Mayor.

Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation

Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:

                       Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])

  __  Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program (State bid)

                       Professional Services

                       Other [provide explanation]

Fiscal Impact

                                            Currently Budgeted

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required

                       Appropriation Not Required

Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?

                         Yes

X                       No

Recommendation

Suggested Action

The City Administration will enact the final recommendations from City Council and return to City Council with a final plan for the Fire and EMS Departments.

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Jerry Varnes, Fire Chief