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NEW ITEM: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Study Update
Action
ACTION:
Receive as information.
Staff Contact: Mike Bryant, County Manager
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
On April 23, 2025, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners hosted a joint meeting with the City, Town & County Managers and elected officials to discuss MEDIC and first responder services. At the meeting it was decided to contract with a 3rd party to complete an independent study of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.
On June 26, 2025, the County Manager hosted a meeting with the City & Town Managers and MEDIC to finalize the project scope. Attached is the project scope supported by MEDIC and the Managers. It was agreed that Mecklenburg County will serve as the project lead and the study will be funded from the allocation provided to Medic by Mecklenburg County.
Next, a project steering committee will be comprised followed by the development of a Request for Proposal. (RFP)
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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