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Amarillo health district leaders urge cost‑sharing with neighboring jurisdictions as operating pressures rise
Summary
District officials proposed a population‑based cost‑sharing model to distribute Amarillo Area Public Health District operating shortfalls across eight member jurisdictions, citing state legislative changes and declining fee recovery. Council directed staff to open talks with other members and return with rollout options.
Casework and budget pressures at the Amarillo Area Public Health District prompted a formal request to Amarillo City Council on Dec. 9 for guidance on shifting to a cost‑share funding model.
Casey Stoughton, representing the district, explained that the district’s cooperative agreement and state law allow member jurisdictions to cost share the portion of district operations not recovered through fees and grants. Anthony Spinel presented a population‑allocation model that would bill…
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