Key Dates
City has meeting with EHS informing of new contract conditions & March 31 deadline.
At this 15 minute meeting, the City was advised that no EMS contract negotiations will take place unless the City agrees, in advance, to pay anything above EHS' benchmark cost. Benchmark cost was not provided and the City was given a deadline of March 31 to decide. A letter was provided after the meeting outlining these conditions.
City admin has second meeting with EHS with deadline extended to April 30
At this meeting EHS provided their benchmark cost but did not provide any details on how that was calculated. The March 31 deadline was extended to April 30. City administration requested further information and details from EHS.
Presentation and resolution at City Council meeting asking for more time and information
City Council received an updated from administration on the EHS conditions. Council passes a resolution to continue working with partners and advocate to the Minister for a more collaborative negotiation.
Joint advocacy letter sent to Minister Jones
The seven municipalities that provide integrated fire and emergency services sent a joint letter to Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services to ask for a more collaborative negotiation and partnership with EHS on contract discussions.
City asks for detailed costing information at in-person meeting with EHS
City administration advised EHS that is requires further information and details to conduct due diligence and proper analysis. Some information was provided but further details and answers continue to be sought by City administration.