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Roane County commissioners approve short-term transfer to shore up ambulance fund after lengthy debate
Summary
After an extended debate over falling call volumes and low reimbursement rates, Roane County commissioners approved transferring capital funds into the county ambulance fund to sustain service; commissioners did not rule out future property-tax support or service cuts if trends persist.
Roane County commissioners voted to move capital monies into the county’s ambulance fund following a prolonged discussion about declining call volumes and reimbursement rates that staff said have left the service operating with limited cash.
The motion, presented as a budget amendment to reflect changes in revenue and expenditures for the ambulance fund, passed by unanimous voice vote. County officials and commissioners said the transfer is intended to “get us over the hump” while staff…
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