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LaPorte County Council approves $5.13 million EMS budget increase and a new utility vehicle
Summary
The LaPorte County Council approved a $5,126,961 appropriation to establish the county EMS budget and authorized a $75,000 purchase of a Ram 2500 utility truck to replace a 2015 Tahoe. The EMS appropriation passed 6–1; the vehicle purchase passed unanimously 7–0.
The LaPorte County Council on Jan. 26 approved a $5,126,961 additional appropriation from the general fund to establish the county’s EMS budget and later authorized a separate $75,000 purchase of a utility vehicle to replace a 2015 Tahoe.
The appropriation was moved by Councilmember Brett Kessler and carried in a roll‑call vote with six ayes and one nay. During discussion, several council members reiterated the need to finalize the EMS funding after prior budget hearings and to ensure proper…
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