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Resolution accepting the proposal by McMahon Associates, Inc. for a Shared Service Review for the Cities of Wauwatosa and West Allis
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WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa and the City of West Allis are exploring the concept of combining Fire and EMS Services; and
WHEREAS, a formal study to understand the feasibility, advisability, and scope of a consolidation is warranted; and
WHEREAS a proposal was received from McMahon Associates outlining the scope and cost of such review; and
WHEREAS, funding for Wauwatosa’s share of the study can be made available through the use of available funds previously allocated to study overtime in the Fire Department, with additional funds from the Fire Department operating budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to waive the competitive bidding process for a Shared Service Review, in conjunction with the City of West Allis, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT officials are authorized to enter into a contract with McMahon Associates to prepare a Shared Services Study regarding the possible impacts of consolidation of the Fire and EMS Services of the two cities.
By: Government Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 6-1