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RECEIVED
February 8, 2012
Commissioner Dave Long
Weld County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Commissioner Long:
Two years ago, during budget preparation, the Greeley City Council inquired about costs
associated with the provision of emergency medical services (EMS). Of particular interest was the
role of the Greeley Fire Department (GFD) in responding to such situations and whether or not
there was a duplication of services with the Weld County Paramedic Services (WCPS). The City
Council reviewed the current intergovernmental agreement (IGA) and determined that a new one
would be in order. Unfortunately, it was determined that this subject matter was becoming too
emotional to get straight answers. As such, a Request for Proposals was issued to attempt to get
some answers directly from private-sector providers of this service. This resulted in further
emotional concerns. However, it also limited the scope of study as no responses were given which
essentially eliminated the private sector service alternative.
It has been very important since the beginning of the City Council's analysis to get unbiased
information particularly in light of the emotions surrounding this subject matter. In that regard,
Gemsbok Consulting was hired to analyze the current operating model as well as the City Council
requested proposal from the GFD. The principal of this firm had made a presentation regarding
EMS at a seminar attended by the City Council Public Safety Committee. During preparation of the
report, the Consultant made a number of requests for information. However, some of the
information originally requested from WCPS was not received and the draft report was completed.
It is City Council's concern that this lack of information has shaded the Consultant's report and
introduced unnecessary skepticism. I want to reiterate City Council's desires are as follows:
1. To determine the true total cost and who pays for this service;
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2. To understand how we can keep the best of what we currently have and remove emotional
jealousy between responders and transponders; and
3. To determine what the facts are for operations and management necessary to develop an
equitable City/County IGA to deliver this service to our constituents.
It is City Council's hope that you could provide this information in the interests of full
transparency so the final report can be completed. A copy of the information requested but not
received is attached.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. It would he beneficial if you could provide
this information to City Manager Roy Otto by February 17,2012.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Norton
Mayor
xc: Greeley City Councilmembers
Roy Otto, City Manager
Mayor's Office • 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 • (970) 350-9772 Fax(970) 350-9583
We promise to preserve and improve the quality of life for Greeley through timely, courteous and cost-effective service.
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