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Jacksonville council adopts master fee changes raising ambulance, sanitation and water rates
Summary
City Council approved amendments to the master fee ordinance that raise ambulance fees (about 20%), modestly increase sanitation rates and adjust water and wastewater charges to meet reserve and debt-service targets; staff said FY2025 rates take effect Jan. 1.
Jacksonville — The City Council on a unanimous vote adopted an amendment to the master fee ordinance that raises ambulance fees, adjusts sanitation charges and modifies water and wastewater rates for fiscal year 2025.
City staff and consultant Chris Eckert presented the changes as part of a consolidated fee review. Eckert said the proposed ambulance fee increases — roughly 20% across billing levels — reflect recent service volumes and coding changes and are expected to generate about $500,000 in additional annual revenue. "We anticipate an additional…
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