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Council approves $450,000 commitment toward Atrium care flight helicopter
Summary
Middletown City Council authorized a $450,000 contribution to the Atrium Medical Center Foundation for a medical care flight helicopter, with a payment schedule beginning in 2025 and continuing through 2029.
Middletown City Council on July 15 authorized the city manager to execute documents confirming the city's commitment to provide $450,000 for a care flight helicopter to be funded through the Atrium Medical Center Foundation. City Manager Ashley Combs summarized the agreement as $50,000 in 2025 and $100,000 annually from 2026 through 2029.
Why it matters: the funding supports regional emergency medical transport capacity and reflects the city's stated commitment to public safety and regional health partnerships.
Details: The ordinance authorizes the city manager to sign the necessary documents acknowledging the commitment. The staff report said the Civic Development Fund (Fund 249) will cover the allocation and that after this commitment “approximately $150,000 will remain available for future use” in the charitable-giving line.
Vote: Council approved the motion by roll call. The record shows affirmative votes from Council members present: Missus Carter, Mister West, Mister Horn, Mayor Slamka and Mister Lolli.
Ending: The ordinance passed and staff will execute required documents with the Atrium Medical Center Foundation according to the authorized payment schedule.
