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Commission discusses $9,000 ambulance contract increase, seeks multi-year option
Summary
Penobscot County commissioners were briefed on a proposed one‑year ambulance contract that includes about a $9,000 increase (from roughly $21,000 to $30,000). Commissioners asked staff to seek multi‑year options and clearer billing information from the contractor.
County staff told commissioners the ambulance provider was unwilling to offer a multi‑year contract and proposed a one‑year renewal that would raise the county’s cost by approximately $9,000, taking the contract from about $21,000 this year to roughly $30,000 next year.
The presenter said the company reported rising personnel and equipment costs as reasons for the increase and that other contracted towns faced…
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