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Council hears initial figures on regional EMS shortfall; Star Valley Health to present funding ask tonight
Summary
Council members were briefed on a $1.7 million annual EMS funding shortfall for Star Valley Health and a proposal that municipalities contribute roughly $114 per resident annually (about $200,000 for Star Valley Ranch); council asked for EMS budgets and transport statistics before any commitment.
Mayor Rok briefed the council on an intergovernmental discussion about regional emergency medical services funding. Lincoln County recently declined to form an EMS special tax district, and one proposal under review would apportion costs across municipalities and the county on a per-capita basis.
According to the briefing, Star Valley Health is operating with an estimated annual EMS funding shortfall of about $1.7 million. Under the proposed per-capita approach — roughly $114 per person per year — Star Valley Ranch (population cited at approximately 2,000 during the meeting) would face an annual contribution in the neighborhood of $200,000, a substantial increase compared with the town’s existing $33,000 ambulance contract.
Council members asked for more detail before making any commitment. Councilman Merrill requested EMS budget data and transport statistics to clarify the drivers of the shortfall; the Mayor said Star Valley Health CEO Dan Ordyna would present on EMS funding at the evening regular meeting. Resident Sandy Willis offered a personal testimony about the importance of EMS services after a recent family injury, underscoring the local stakes.
Next steps: Star Valley Health’s CEO will present detailed EMS funding information at the evening meeting; council requested supporting data from the provider and county-level participants before considering any municipal contribution.
