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Clyde council approves $43,501 in bridge funding for Citizens EMS after presentation on shortfall
Summary
Citizens EMS told council reimbursement shortfalls and rising costs mean only 19.25% of operating costs are covered by existing subsidy contracts; council unanimously approved $43,501 in temporary funding to sustain service while longer-term contracts are negotiated.
Clyde — Citizens EMS representatives told the City Council on Feb. 10 that the nonprofit ambulance service is facing a cash shortfall caused by low reimbursement rates and rising operating costs and asked the city for bridge funding.
“Kellie and Michael from EMS” explained the service bills on a per-call basis and that only 19.25% of their budget is currently covered by…
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