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St. Marys council votes to send ambulance tax increase to voters
Summary
Council approved Ordinance No. 343 to place on the ballot a proposed amendment raising the tax limit for community ambulance and rescue squads from up to 0.5 mills to up to 2.0 mills; motion carried by voice vote.
St. Marys City Council voted to forward Ordinance No. 343 to the city's registered electors, proposing an increase in the tax limit for community ambulance services and rescue squads from not exceeding 0.5 mills to not exceeding 2.0 mills.
Council described the measure as a submission to voters rather than an immediate tax increase. A motion to approve submission of the ordinance was made, seconded and approved by voice vote at the meeting.
No specific fiscal estimate for the additional millage or projected revenue was provided in the meeting minutes or the public discussion recorded in the transcript. Council members supported placing the question before voters so residents can decide whether to modify the city tax limit for ambulance and rescue services.
