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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manitowoc public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School ambulance service agreements
New agreements put city Fire Rescue ambulances under contract with Roncalli and Lincoln High Schools.
Town of Kossuth ambulance coverage expansion
An updated EMS service contract with the Town of Kossuth was approved, continuing regional emergency medical services coverage.
Police officer hiring pipeline
The commission approved the patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months, which is the pool of qualified candidates the police department draws from when hiring patrol officers.
Sex offender residency appeal — Jovanni Rey Ortiz
The police chief recommended denial, citing no community ties and an intentional restriction violation; the committee agreed and forwarded the denial to the Council.
Fire sprinkler compliance modernization
The Fire Department will move sprinkler and fire alarm compliance checks to a third-party administrator, eliminating the $35 city permit fee while keeping costs neutral for businesses and improving real-time oversight of deficiencies.
Police Contract Bargaining
The committee discussed police contract bargaining in closed session and took no action. Negotiations continue.