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Renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Requested by Med-Trans Corporation, d/b/a Med-Trans Florida for Provision of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Helicopter Ambulance Transport Services
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Med-Trans Corporation d/b/a Med-Trans Florida has applied for a renewal of its current Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("COPCN") to operate Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support 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.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The County is in receipt of the $1,000 renewal fee in Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 01201 - County Attorney’s Office, Account: 3699120 - MISC REV-RMB LEGAL FEES.
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 Med-Trans Corporation d/b/a Med-Trans Florida and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached Certificate to provide ALS and BLS ambulance transport services within the geographical boundaries of Hernando County.