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New EMS fund revenue may help pay for ambulance purchases, staff say
Summary
Staff told the committee EMS charge‑for‑service revenue has been stronger than expected, producing a contribution of fund balance that the city expects to use toward new ambulances and equipment; staff said EMS billing typically results in about a 45‑day receivable lag.
Christy Lemon said the newly created EMS fund has performed better than expected on charge‑for‑service revenue, creating a contribution of fund balance that city staff expect to use to fund new ambulances and the equipment those vehicles require. "We expect to use that contribution of fund balance to help fund new ambulance purchases," Lemon said.
A staff member added explanation about the billing cadence: the city typically sees about a 45‑day receivable on EMS charge‑for‑service revenue as it learns to operate the new billing process. The committee asked follow-up questions about timing and program impacts; staff said the lag is modest and being monitored.
