Paramedic budget talks between the City of Brantford and County of Brant have stalled over less than $257,000.

The sticking point is whether to operate with the current level of service next year or a reduced level of service.

Potential savings work out to around $185,000 for the city and $72,000 for the county.

For years, the two have shared paramedic services. But multiple budget meetings last month involving the committee — made up of three members from each municipality — have ended without compromise.

“It’s a tough budget year,” committee chair, County of Brant Coun. David Miller, told his fellow councillors.

It’s not the first time the neighbouring municipalities have been at odds.

An attempt to restore a joint-services committee went south last year , and not long after, Br

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