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Woodlawn creates ambulance grant fund, approves firefighter bonuses and budget changes
Summary
Council approved an ordinance to establish an ambulance transport industry grant fund, amended appropriations to add about $83,000 for firefighter retention bonuses, and passed related resolutions and the 2025 tax budget; staff said state law changes could generate additional EMS payments beginning in 2026.
The Village of Woodlawn council on Aug. 27 approved several budget and grant-related measures aimed at supporting emergency medical services and village operations.
Council passed ordinance 24-20-24 to establish an "ambulance transport industry grant fund" within the village budget. Law Director described the fund as necessary to account for new EMS-related revenue streams tied to state-level changes.
Village Manager Tim Engle told council that Governor Mike…
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