TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Shepard, Fire Chief
425-556-2200
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Jim Whitney
Deputy Fire Chief
Fire
Amy Moorhead
Medical Services Administrator
TITLE:
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Approval of the King County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic Life Support Services and Mobile Integrated Health Services Contract (PHSKC Agreement #14807 EMS) for the 2026-2031 King County EMS Levy
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Fire Department is seeking approval of the King County EMS Contract for Basic Life Support Services (BLS) and Mobile Integrated Health Services (MIH) for the January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031 King County EMS Levy period and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
o Redmond's Fire Department Strategic Plan for 2022-2027
o Redmond Fire Department's Community Risk Assessment & Standards of Cover for 2022-2027
* Required:
RCW 84.52.069
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
On May 20, 2025, City Council approved resolution No. 1603: Placement of a Countywide Ballot Measure Before Voters in 2025 for a Funding Levy to Support Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031. The levy was then approved by voters in November 2025 to set a countywide rate of 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value for the 2026-2031 period. The City Council previously approved a resolution supporting the 2020-2025 King County Medic One/Emergency Medical Services levy on June 4, 2019. The levy was later approved by voters in the November 2019 election at a rate of 26.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.
OUTCOMES:
The contract for the period of January 1, 2026 through December ...
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