Culver Town Council Approves First Reading of Ambulance Rate Ordinance

The Culver Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends ambulance rates.

The ordinance outlines a 20 percent increase in Advanced Life Support Level 2 involving paramedic duties to $1,020, Advanced Life Support Level 1 involving duties of advanced EMTs to $660, and Basic Life Support to $540.

Advanced Life Support treatment with no transport would be $150, Basic Life Support treatment with no transport would be $50 or at the discretion of the EMS Director, and miles would be determined at $12.50 per loaded mile.

The second reading and adoption of the ordinance will follow advertisement of the rates. 

Marshall County Council to Meet Today

(L to R) Jack Roose, Penny Lukenbill, Jon Van Vactor, Judy Stone, James Masterson, Mandy Campbell, Heath Thornton

The Marshall County Council members will meet today where Sheriff Matt Hassel will have several budget updates and job description updates for council consideration.  Hassel is anticipated to talk about either leasing or purchasing four new vehicles for the sheriff’s department for the commissioners’ final decision next week.

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