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Sunnyside council raises ambulance utility fee to $22.40 per ERU to fund EMS staffing and cover resident transports
Summary
Sunnyside City Council voted unanimously to raise the ambulance utility fee to $22.40 per equivalent residential unit (ERU). City officials said the revenue will fund staffing and allow city residents who pay the utility to avoid out‑of‑pocket ambulance transport bills; implementation begins with April billing.
Sunnyside City Council on March 9 approved a change to the city’s fee schedule that sets the ambulance utility charge at $22.40 per ERU, a unanimous decision the council said will fund staff increases and allow city residents to avoid direct transport bills.
Chief Hoberg told the council the higher rate responds to rising costs for fuel, equipment and personnel and follows recommendations from a consultant. Hoberg said the revenue would be used to promote three existing staff members and hire…
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