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Committee recommends exceeding levy limit to fund countywide EMS services; bids range widely
Summary
After reviewing bids from third‑party providers and internal estimates, the committee voted to recommend to the full board a levy above the limit to fund countywide EMS services, with funds based on equalized value and distributed equitably; staff will return options for allocation and timing for 2027 implementation.
Richland County committee members reviewed multiple bids and internal estimates for third‑party ambulance service and voted to recommend that the full county board exceed the levy limit to fund countywide EMS services, with levy proceeds allocated on equalized value and distributed equitably across the county.
Staff presented three third‑party bids for comparison: Gunderson (approximately $212,000 per year for a five‑year contract), Lifestars (approximately $404,000 per year,…
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