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Fire department debt collection via State Setoff Program
Summary
The fire department is owed about $60,000 in unpaid ambulance bills. A new agreement with the state lets it collect through tax refunds, hopefully pushing the 78.8 percent collection rate to 80–90 percent.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to roughly $60,000 in recoverable ambulance debt, improving fire/EMS revenue.
✅Who benefits
The fire department and, by extension, every taxpayer who helps cover uncollected EMS costs.
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