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Council narrowly approves extending tax‑refund interception to private ambulance firms amid concerns
Summary
The Common Council approved extending the tax‑refund interception (TRIP) program to private ambulance companies after a separate roll call produced 9 ayes, 5 noes and 1 abstention; aldermen raised consumer protection and equity concerns and asked procedural follow‑ups.
The Common Council took separate action on an item to extend the city's tax refund interception program (TRIP) so private ambulance companies can intercept municipal tax refunds to collect outstanding balances for medical transport services. The proposal drew focused debate on fairness, debt collection practices and the program’s fiscal role in existing contracts.
Alderman Brower spoke against using city processes to allow private firms to…
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