Hospital closed, but still taxing

LSHA approves minimal millage; $28 million budget.

  • The Lake Shore Hospital Authority board approved a millage rate of 0.0001 during its first budget hearing Monday. The rate should generate around $300 for the hospital, which is currently closed. (FILE)
    The Lake Shore Hospital Authority board approved a millage rate of 0.0001 during its first budget hearing Monday. The rate should generate around $300 for the hospital, which is currently closed. (FILE)

    Lake Shore Hospital may be closed, but Columbia County property owners will still be funding the facility through its dependent taxing authority status.

    Barely.

    During its first budget hearing Monday af…