By Josh Taylor
Mysuncoast.com
VENICE, Fla. — Sarasota County operates ambulances in the city of Venice, and the county receives about $600 per call. The city provides backup to those emergencies but does not get any money. Now the majority of Venice leaders say that should change.
Venice assisted on 1.900 calls with the county in 2012. Leaders there say it’s a lot of time, fuel, wear, and tear. Residents already pay taxes to the county for ambulance service.
“They charge not only the tax but per run.” In order to have enough man power, the city sends one of its fire trucks along. Venice Mayor John Holic says they should get something. “What we are looking for is fairness. We are encountering expenses going out on an ambulance call.”
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