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Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Requested by Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. d/b/a Tampa General Hospital, Aeromed for Provision of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Helicopter and Ground Ambulance Transport Services
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. d/b/a Tampa General Hospital, Aeromed has applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("COPCN") to operate Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) helicopter and ground ambulance services within the geographical boundaries of Hernando County.
Section 21-169(b), Hernando County Code of Ordinances, provides for the issuance of renewals without a public hearing when such renewal is in the public convenience and necessity. All other certificate holders have been notified of the renewal request, provided with a copy of the application, and provided the opportunity to express any objections or concerns.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
The County is in receipt of $1,000 to be allocated, upon approval, as shown below:
Revenues:
Fund: B001 - General Fund, Department: 107 - County Attorney’s Office, Account: 369900 - MISC REV-OTHER
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Sec. 125.01, Florida Statutes, Chapter 21, Art. X, Hernando County Code of Ordinances, and Hernando County Resolution No. 2014-20.
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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the information in the application, review of current records, and the absence of any objections, it is recommended that the Board renew the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., d/b/a Tampa General Hospital, Aeromed, and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Certificate to provide ALS and BLS helicopter and ground ambulance transport services within the geographical boundaries of Hernando County.