ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 1/14/2026, AUTHORIZING the payment of $136,586.53 from Cincinnati Fire Department General Fund non-personnel operating budget account no. 050x271x5300x7289 to University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC for paramedic training and related services provided to the Cincinnati Fire Department in the final months of FY 2025, pursuant to the attached then and now certificate from the Director of Finance.

Summary

This emergency ordinance authorizes a payment of $136,586.53 from the Cincinnati Fire Department's General Fund to the University of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC. This payment covers paramedic training and related services provided to the Fire Department in the final months of Fiscal Year 2025. The need for this "then and now" payment arises because the department enrolled a higher-than-average number of students in FY 2025, depleting the initially certified funds. Staff turnover contributed to a delay in adjusting the funding certification before invoices were received. The Director of Finance has certified that sufficient funds were appropriated and available both at the time the contract began (June 30, 2022) and at the time of the certificate issuance. The ordinance is deemed an emergency measure to ensure timely payment.

Citizen Impact

This payment ensures that the Cincinnati Fire Department can continue to receive essential paramedic training, maintaining the skill level of its emergency medical personnel. Residents benefit from a well-trained fire department capable of providing advanced medical care.

Confidence

high