State Law May End Proposed Crossville Ambulance Referendum
Crossville may decide not to hold a citizen referendum to establish a city ambulance service. City Attorney Randall York said the city would need a private act from state legislators to hold a referendum because such a use does not meet the general criteria. Council Member Mark Fox said the City Council should be in […]
Crossville Sending Ambulance Service To Referendum
Crossville City Council will send a proposed city ambulance service to referendum after voting to rescind its earlier approval during a special-called meeting Tuesday. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city would have to raise property taxes by at least 97 percent in order to fund the ambulance service. Council Member Art Gernt said […]
Crossville Reconsidering Ambulance Service, Vote Tuesday
The Crossville City Council will reconsider implementing an ambulance service after a discussion during Tuesday’s work session. A presentation to the council showed that implementing an ambulance service would take an estimated $3.72 million, but the service would bring in an estimated revenue of $2.2 million. The council said there are some grants and other […]
Crossville Council Not Sold On City Ambulance Service
The Crossville City Council expressed concerns during a Tuesday work session about adding an ambulance service to the city’s fire department. Some residents believe that having a city and county ambulance service would improve response times within Crossville city limits. Some council members questioned how the city would pay for the addition. Crossville Finance Director […]
