EMS budget proposal projects major assessment increases
EMS Chief Wolkenbreit presented a FY27 budget proposing 215 to 229 percent assessment increases. The department billed $2.3 million in calendar year 2025 for 798 transports but collected only $616,000. Cost-per-transport averages just over $1,600. Wolkenbreit requested $90,000 from the department's
EMS Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 5, 2026
NORTHFIELD — EMS Chief Wolkenbreit presented a FY27 budget proposing 215 to 229 percent assessment increases. The department billed $2.3 million in calendar year 2025 for 798 transports but collected only $616,000. Cost-per-transport averages just over $1,600.
Wolkenbreit requested $90,000 from the department's $294,442 retained earnings for a response vehicle. The committee voted 6-1 with one abstention to approve prior minutes and scheduled a follow-up budget meeting for February 26.
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Source: the EMS Advisory Committee meeting of February 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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