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Item Number: J.4. CITY COUNCIL REPORT SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2650 - Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for Firefighter Health Services MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Michael Young, Fire Chief REVIEWED: Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager PURPOSE: The Fire Department is requesting approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Tolleson and the City of Phoenix for firefighter health services provided through the Phoenix Fire Department Health Center for a five-year term. BACKGROUND: The Tolleson Fire Department is committed to maintaining the health, safety, and operational readiness of its personnel. Firefighters are routinely exposed to physically demanding conditions, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, and occupational risks that require ongoing medical monitoring and evaluation. The Phoenix Fire Department operates a Health Center that provides specialized occupational health services designed specifically for firefighters and other public safety personnel. Through Arizona Revised Statutes § 11- 952, municipalities may enter into intergovernmental agreements for the joint provision of services and cooperative activities. DISCUSSION: The proposed IGA will allow Tolleson Fire Department personnel to receive firefighter-specific health services through the Phoenix Fire Department Health Center. Services available under the agreement include annual physical examinations, immunizations, return-to-work evaluations, exposure management, infection control services, tuberculosis testing, and other occupational health services as needed. The Health Center's firefighter physical examination program includes comprehensive medical evaluations consisting of laboratory testing, hearing and vision assessments, pulmonary function testing, cardiac stress testing, chest x-rays, immunization reviews, and physician consultations. These services assist the City in meeting applicable occupational health standards and supporting firefighter wellness initiatives. The agreement provides a five-year term and allows either party to terminate the agreement with thirty days' written notice. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis, and the City will only pay for services utilized by Tolleson Fire Department personnel. The agreement also provides access to specialized firefighter health resources and expertise that would not be practical for the City to provide independently. Participation in this program will enhance the Department's ability to monitor firefighter health, identify occupational health concerns early, support return-to-work decisions, and maintain compliance with applicable firefighter health and safety standards. BUDGET IMPACT: Costs associated with the agreement will be based on actual services utilized by Tolleson Fire Department personnel. Funding for firefighter health and wellness services is included within the Fire Department's annual operating budget. Expenditures will vary depending on the number and type of services utilized during the term of the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2650 approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tolleson and the City of Phoenix for firefighter health services provided through the Phoenix Fire Department Health Center and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res 2650 City of Phoenix Fire Department IGA for Firefighter Health Services 06 09 26