The Borough of Kennett Square Council on Monday unanimously ratified a multi-year contract with Longwood Fire Co. to provide the borough with fire and emergency medical services, according to a press release.
The two-year deal, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025, and runs until Dec. 31, 2026, includes a funding increase of 5 percent for 2025 and 9 percent for 2026. The agreement also incorporates the borough seeking grants to help fund capital purchases on behalf of Longwood.
Stabilizing the cost of fire and EMS, while maintaining outstanding services, was identified as a top priority of residents, business owners, and community leaders at the borough’s 2024 Strategic Planning Sessions. As such, the borough prioritized securing a multi-year deal and financial stability for upcoming fiscal years.
The borough and Longwood came to an agreement that funds important public safety services, whilst recognizing the borough’s financial constraints. This agreement enabled the borough to not raise taxes in 2025.
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