City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2025-115
Approving the hiring of a Monticello Ambulance
On-Call EMT and setting wage
WHEREAS, Monticello Ambulance hires On-Call Service Members to assist in the covering of open shifts and are an integral part of keeping the ambulance service operational and allow ambulance to maintain 24/7 service to the community, and
WHEREAS, The Ambulance Director interviewed candidate for the position, and
WHEREAS, The Ambulance Director felt Jake Coons would be a great addition to the On-Call EMT roster and wish to offer him the position, and
WHEREAS, All members will receive an on-call pay rate of $8.00 per hour when filling a shift as established by council resolution. For those members who possess a certification of EMT, they will receive an additional $13.49 per hour when responding to a call for service, while on-call. They will receive $21.49 per hour when on backup call for service, and
WHEREAS, The City Administrator recommends hiring the Monticello Ambulance On-Call EMT and
WHEREAS, The Council finds it appropriate to follow the recommendation of the Ambulance Ambulance Director and the City Administrator, and further finds that the wages set by previous resolution are fair and reasonable and should, therefore, be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Council hereby authorizes the hiring a Monticello Ambulance On-Call Service Member with on-call pay rate of $8.00 per hour when filling a shift as established by council resolution. For those members who possess a certification of EMT, they will receive an additional $13.49 per hour when responding to a call for service, while on-call. They will receive $21.49 per hour when on backup call for service.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 2nd day of September 2025.
Wayne Peach, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer