Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler told councilors Tuesday that the plan could generate $194,000 in revenues for the fire department during phase one and $525,000 in phase two.
The announcement this week by Delta reflects a fraying relationship between the regional ambulance service and the city, due in part to the staffing challenges created for Delta when the city has hired away its emergency workers.
College Avenue closed temporarily Wednesday afternoon as firefighters respond to blaze at Home Place Inn. No injuries were reported. All photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
City councilors are scheduled to meet Tuesday to consider taking $250,000 from a Fire Department reserve account and another $90,000 from the city's general fund to buy a new ambulance.