Altoona Approves Charging Non-Tax Payers For Emergency Service Calls

People and entities that don’t pay property taxes in the Eau Claire County city of Altoona will now be charged for emergency service calls costing over one-thousand dollars. The City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night to enact charges for fire protection and other services. Fire officials say the ordinance provides a way for the city to recover expenses related to supplies and equipment used. Last year, only four calls exceeded the one-thousand -dollar amount.