By JIM BUTLER

The Alexandria City Council will introduce a resolution at its meeting this afternoon to amend and update its ambulance service ordinance provisions.

That comes on heels of the parish Ambulance Advisory Committee’s recommending the Police Jury stick with a single authorized provider.

That has been the case since early this century. And most providers urged, for financial and logistical practicalities, to continue it.

Amending the city ordinance will update it to reflect current factors, including the advisory panel’s continuing role.