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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Elizabeth Coronado, Director of Human Resources
Kevin Nickel; Fire Deputy Chief
DATE: August 5, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with SiteMed for providing on-site Firefighter medical examinations and other services.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval for payment to SiteMed for on-site Firefighter medical examinations.
BACKGROUND:
SiteMed is a physician owned company that specializes in administering on-site NFPA 1582 firefighter medical exams including health screenings and one-on-one personalized medical counseling. Their services comprise of clearance letters along with departmental summary reports including averages, ranges, and annual comparison statistics. SiteMed is owned and supervised by experienced Fire Department Doctors who have performed over 50,000 firefighter, police, EMS, HAZMAT, and fire brigade exams.
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreements for sworn Fire personnel, Local 99 and AFOA, the City has agreed to providing an on-site vendor for the primary purpose of performing annual physical examinations. Parties have agreed to utilize SiteMed as the chosen provider.
With a minimum of 125 physicals annually, the cost over the life of the contract will be approximately $100,625.
Attached-SiteMed Proposal Aurora Fire Department
Attached-The SiteMed Difference (Provider Description)
IMPACT STATEMENT:
NA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council approve the resolution authorizing payment to SiteMed.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with SiteMed for Providing On-Site Firefighter Medical Examinations and Other Services.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to utilize SiteMed to provide services of Firefighter medical examination purposes; and
WHEREAS, the funds have been allocated in the Human Resources Department 2025 budget in the amount of $100,625 for examinations in account #101-1006-419.32-20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: authorizing the payment to SiteMed for services rendered for Firefighter Medical Examinations.