Committee hears that new EMS position is grant-funded, will include sunset provision

Committee members asked why a new emergency medical services (EMS) position was being added before the October budget cycle and whether the role would be permanent. County staff responded that the position is funded by a recurring grant, was being budgeted for the remainder of the year and would be subject to a sunset provision tied to the grant award. Staff said if grant funding ended, the county would follow usual procedures to notify and either terminate the position or consider shifting it to another county department.