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EMS district asks cities for stopgap funds; Farron’s share estimated at about $7,006
Summary
Councilors heard a request from the local EMS special service district for municipalities to cover a $50,000 funding gap. Farron staff estimated the city’s proportional share at roughly $7,005.95 based on a 2023 population allocation; councilors said contribution is optional and would be considered during budget finalization.
FARRON — The Farron City Council heard a request from the regional EMS special service district asking cities and towns to cover a combined $50,000 shortfall in EMS funding. At the meeting, council members and staff discussed the request and an estimated share for Farron of roughly $7,005.95.
At the council meeting, a member of the city reported the EMS board calculated each municipality’s share based on population percentages drawn from 2023 census figures. The council was told Farron’s estimated portion — presented as 15.15% of the $50,000 request — would be about $7,005.95. Staff said the figure is not mandatory and that the request was a stopgap to sustain EMS operations while the district works on longer-term revenue solutions.
Why it matters: The EMS service district provides ambulance and emergency response coverage for multiple towns and incorporated areas; the district reported a budget gap and asked participating municipalities to consider a proportional contribution. Councilors were also told that Farron’s EMS garage activity has produced positive revenue this year, and that runs have increased compared with 2023.
Council discussion and next steps
Council members asked for the full list of municipality shares and expressed that the city would consider the request as part of its budget work. The presiding officer said the tentative 2025–26 budget currently shows a small surplus and that staff would evaluate whether to include a contribution in the final budget.
Council members noted the formula used population rather than number of EMS runs; staff said population was chosen to avoid penalizing municipalities with high interstate or highway-related runs.
