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Schertz EMS warns of structural shortfall; staff to ask participating jurisdictions for 35/5/5 contribution increase
Summary
City EMS staff said the regional enterprise fund has run down net position and cash and that a proposed participant increase — 35% first year, then 5% and 5% — would be needed to avoid ongoing negative cash balances. Staff described causes including loss of balance‑billing revenue and higher personnel costs.
City staff told the council that Schertz’s regional EMS enterprise fund has experienced declining net position and narrowing cash balances and that additional revenue from all participating jurisdictions will be required to sustain service levels.
"We are in a situation where additional funding would be required to maintain the same level of service," Jason said during the retreat while explaining the enterprise fund model and cost distribution among participating cities and special districts. Staff said the fund’s net position declined in the 2024 close by about $1.2 million and that increases to transport/user fees earlier this year were expected to add roughly $1.2 million in revenue but would not fully close the gap.
Why it matters: Schertz participates in a consolidated, multi‑jurisdictional EMS…
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