SUBJECT
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Requesting the approval of initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Panther Mountain Enterprises, LLC dba Express Medical Transport. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Panther Mountain Enterprises, LLC dba Express Medical Transport, has submitted an application for a new COPCN to operate in Polk County. Per Polk County 12-029, the type of service requested by the applicant is Type G, which is specifically used for Advanced Life Support (ALS) medically necessary inter-facility transport ambulance service and Type H, which is specifically used for Basic Life Support (BLS) medically necessary inter-facility transport ambulance service.
The level of service requested does not allow 911 pre-hospital responses unless requested by Polk County. Per the COPCN Ordinance, a public notice of this application was published on November 12, 2025. In addition, a notice was sent to all service providers at the same level of service and municipalities within Polk County. This notice allowed a 30-day period to receive written objections of the application.
RECOMMENDATION
Request for the Board to approve the application of the COPCN for Panther Mountain Enterprises, LLC dba Express Medical Transport.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shawn Smith, Fire Chief
863-519-7350
shawnsmith@polk-county.net