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Commissioners back emergency services, ALS, parks scholarships and library support in budget appeals
Summary
During the May 5 work session commissioners signaled consensus on multiple appeals: a $65,000 increase for county Advanced Life Support, converting an animal-shelter vet position to full-time (net cost and one-time fit-out noted), four EMT positions to support volunteer squads (enterprise fund timing), a $75,000 parks scholarship pilot and $50,000 for library collections.
Several operating budget appeals drew commissioner consensus May 5.
Advanced Life Support: Elizabeth Carroll, financial officer for the St. Mary's County Advanced Life Support Unit, requested a $65,000 increase to maintain operations and cover new equipment costs, including replacement cardiac monitors. Commissioners gave a consensus to add the $65,000 to the emergency support services enterprise fund; staff said this will reduce that fund's balance and will be shown in the audit and then presented if a deficit requires…
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