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Board hears concern over growing ambulance subsidy and seeks options to make service more sustainable
Board of Aldermen, City of Osage Beach · October 7, 2025
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Summary
Staff reported the ambulance service is projected to require a subsidy in excess of $1 million in FY2026 and briefed the board on exploratory talks to partner with a hospital operator to improve operations and reduce losses. Board members asked staff to pursue potential partnerships and funding strategies and to provide cost–benefit details.
Staff reported that ambulance operations are being subsidized by the general fund and that the department anticipates a subsidy for FY2026 in excess of $1 million if current trends continue.
The presenter said staff had been approached…
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