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Fire Chief Jerry told the committee that festival call volume was low relative to crowd size but overall monthly calls were up roughly 30 calls compared with last year. He said a kitchen/stove incident on Broadway triggered a single sprinkler that limited damage; Chief Jerry estimated total damage to the business at about $130,000 and said most damage was water rather than smoke or structural loss.
On EMS finance, the chief said the state‑administered federal GEMT (Ground Emergency Medical Transportation) process had been reactivated this year. “Should garner about 40,000 ish dollars in, unforeseen revenue,” he said, noting the department submitted 2023 cost data last month and expected 2024 figures to be submitted this week. The chief said the program’s federal rules limit reimbursable transports and that the department expects to receive a retroactive payment for 2023 plus ongoing annual payments in the $20,000–$25,000 range going forward.
Chief Jerry also said updated cost accounting shows it costs roughly $1,000 to dispatch a medic unit per call; Medicaid‑type reimbursement rules and state modifiers reduce the collectible share to approximately 34% of submitted costs under current program rules. The department expects GEMT funding to flow into the EMS fund when processed by state administrators, with an anticipated timeline into September.
Operations and equipment updates included that Medic 64 is physically ready for service and awaiting license plates and registration; the department expected the unit to be in service the week after the meeting. The department described ongoing training activities, participation in an EMS leadership conference, and an electric squad/Blazer vehicle that is being outfitted and showcased at a chiefs’ conference.
Other items discussed in the reports portion included traffic enforcement strategies (using visible squad cars to encourage voluntary compliance), recruitment of part‑time officers to fill staffing gaps, and upcoming community events including Natural Night Out on Aug. 12.
Committee members asked questions and received clarifications about claim limits under GEMT, the condition and mileage of new equipment, and volunteer staffing levels. No formal committee action was taken on the reports portion beyond receiving the updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Safety Committee - July 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Fire and EMS leaders told the Monona Public Safety Committee on July 23 that call volume is up, a sprinkler limited damage in a recent Broadway fire, Medic 64 is ready pending license plates, and the department expects retroactive and ongoing GEMT reimbursements totaling roughly $40,000 for prior years.","taxTitle","Monona, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",70921,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155293,"Public Safety Committee forwards 2026 capital budget recommendations for police dispatch and fire/EMS to council",201,57000,258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5480424-f017484bed06d1cf9850092fe6d2ea0d&start=57&end=258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5480424-f017484bed06d1cf9850092fe6d2ea0d/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6155293/Monona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Public-Safety-Committee-forwards-2026-capital-budget-recommendations-for-police-dispatch-and-fireEMS-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155293-c67af750e9f4cbc56b6b74db9c2d04cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495479&Signature=DNXZLKu0QQny0IP273SPaOwHXv3z4d7tPwopzyGpe6i4YNglDpw-LDg7JXYateBYcgwkMjekyTaoZjB8U4ht07iLUkuig6CLK49aFRaFGzcvk5WiBDcpTFWtnlLyQAK-pgydbnZo6mfLDKhaY6XFkF-g-6zWM-zwIm3~u9M8IVjYrpHwM7eqf1zcFC9EFtkLkvf9hy~6tGPdm2hGGVqGjM5ck4upOFOXoh3tKF~37TXb1sYlOX2XSaFcl4zcqQWLGOWw8TCP7wwirzAU~6rju5wv5rWwm1bJ-dj2u1T1qbTJfZUpv1z7sioO1Uq8NNUe9RfDZbwcgu7X~PvaEXXIeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monona Public Safety Committee on July 23 recommended that the city council approve 2026 capital budget items for police dispatch and for fire and emergency medical services.
On police dispatch, staff provided a brief overview and said the packet for 2026 included items carried forward from prior discussions. Staff noted a communications recorder (to capture radio and phone traffic) was listed as a 2027 project in the packet and that the rest of the dispatch capital items remained unchanged from prior presentations.
The committee moved and approved a recommendation to forward the dispatch capital budget to council by voice vote.
Fire and EMS Chief McLaughlin reviewed the department’s 2026 capital requests and discussed carry‑forwards and reallocation of prior budgeted amounts. The chief said an engine upfitting would move from 2025 into the 2026 budget and that chassis costs had been budgeted earlier; only a portion of current funds are needed for outfitting. McLaughlin also listed a radio replacement project for mobile units and an annual personal protective equipment (PPE) replacement line; the total requested amount remained consistent with previous packets though staff removed some tentative mayoral amendment items pending further discussion with the mayor’s office.
Committee members asked procedural questions and then voted to forward the fire/EMS capital budget recommendation to council. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Next steps: both committee recommendations will appear to the city council for consideration; staff said any mayoral or council amendments would be handled through the normal budget amendment process.","The Monona Public Safety Committee voted July 23 to recommend the 2026 capital budget items for police dispatch (including communications recorder equipment and radio work) and for fire/EMS (engine upfit, radio replacement, PPE replacement); both recommendations will go to the council for final action.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6155298,"Monona committee recommends acquiring armored rescue vehicle using asset-forfeiture funds",2436,594000,3030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5480424-f017484bed06d1cf9850092fe6d2ea0d&start=594&end=3030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5480424-f017484bed06d1cf9850092fe6d2ea0d/thumbnail_594000.jpg","/articles/6155298/Monona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Monona-committee-recommends-acquiring-armored-rescue-vehicle-using-asset-forfeiture-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6155298-c33cb50e14c8377b59dd1612b35ce587/orig.mp4?Expires=1770495479&Signature=CdWSyQBlBnYjwl0aXpw~3BOJj~Ln~J0p7fLJhCYUHYKrbsvYYictuHIA139kSRAJ5MP22Ue5LYs3ULQ00GGNBGvy8vj0mf5Z0Vl5jdlUWlOeTVEiil8xtmnXO1dacodLqRh6ri7zA8ogN5LkrXlZPQexwKYrPSTL6DA8xeK-oGDRx0~U-Q37iIPt6DDyoR62YIVXrMpmXEF4nAA85EPj2QD59rnlA6lVKJo5QT3q2KCoCDAa2ezJlhUrMRqxtVt4Cd7OL5q-0zOupQrjKaGKvKkvJaOupjujzppbVuYSVwUIOJVAmnsYtCBH8TZzKq6MkEY1YAPe1VqCqGLoptfjRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 23 the Monona Public Safety Committee voted to recommend that the city pursue acquisition of a used armored rescue vehicle offered by the City of Madison, using restricted asset‑forfeiture funds.
The vehicle is a 2005 armored pickup described by staff as a heavy pickup with an armored shell and roughly 40,000 miles on the odometer. Police staff said the vehicle would be acquired through the asset‑forfeiture account and would not use the city’s general fund.
Committee members and staff framed the proposal as a narrowly scoped public‑safety tool. Detective Sergeant Brian Losby, who led the presentation, called it “a unique, very rare opportunity” and described the vehicle as “essentially a very large pickup truck ... an f 150 ... with an armored shell.” Losby said the vehicle could be used to approach and protect people and officers in armed standoffs and to extract or rescue persons under fire.
Police leadership described recent local incidents where officers confronted armed suspects and said an armored vehicle could have provided additional protection. “This tool, which protects anyone inside almost a 100%, could have been utilized,” Losby said, describing recent calls involving weapons and extended negotiations.
Staff explained legal and administrative constraints for spending the funds. Committee members were told federal forfeiture rules require the money be kept in a separate account, used for law‑enforcement purposes, and audited; staff named department fiscal contacts who sign the account. According to staff, the department typically receives a share of forfeiture proceeds and federal partners (for example U.S. Marshals) may receive a portion under established practice.
Officials described next steps and limits: Madison must place the vehicle for bid under its policy; Monona would have to follow bidding rules and obtain mayoral approval before final acquisition. The police chief told the committee he would seek a recommendation to pursue the purchase, then work with the mayor’s office on formal authority and any required council actions.
The committee motioned, seconded and approved a recommendation to acquire the vehicle and asked staff to proceed with the administrative steps needed to bid and, if successful, purchase the unit. The committee’s vote was a procedural recommendation; final authority rests with the mayor and any required council approvals.
Use, maintenance and mutual aid: staff said the vehicle would be operated by trained officers, most likely assigned to the department’s Community Response Team (CRT) but available to patrol as needed. Staff said the vehicle could be made available for mutual‑aid requests within limits, but that the department would evaluate out‑of‑area requests case by case to ensure local availability. Staff also said seized funds could be used for operating expenses for the vehicle where allowed by federal guidance.
Committee members raised questions about vehicle age and maintenance; staff noted the Madison vehicle was reportedly in good mechanical condition and not being sold because of defects. Officials also said the acquisition would not change routine staffing levels.
What happens next: the committee’s recommendation will be reported to the mayor; acquisition would proceed only after the city follows procurement rules, confirms legal permissibility under federal forfeiture requirements, and secures any approvals the mayor or council require.","The Monona Public Safety Committee voted July 23 to recommend that the city pursue acquiring a used armored rescue vehicle offered by Madison, using federally restricted asset‑forfeiture funds; the purchase would still require mayoral approval and a bidding process.","actionData","errors"]

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