Fate of Floyd County Essential EMS Resolution Decided Tuesday 

Voters Tuesday will decide whether to declare emergency medical services (EMS) as essential in Floyd County.

Passage of the essential EMS resolution would allow the County to assess a tax levy using a combination of property tax and income surcharge to raise almost $556,000 a year for 10 years.

Supervisor Roy Schwickerath says money raised would be distributed to ambulances and first responders who provide service in the County.

Charles City Councilman Patrick Lumley, also the chair of the EMS Advisory Council, says the EMS tax levy could allow the City to enhance the service of its current ambulance provider, AMR.

The resolution needs at least a 60% majority of yes votes to pass.