SUBJECT
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Requesting the approval of the renewal application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for AmeriCare Ambulance Service, lnc.
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DESCRIPTION
AmeriCare Ambulance Service, lnc. has submitted an application for a renewal 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.
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 February 14,2024. 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. No objections were received.
RECOMMENDATION
Request for the Board to approve the application of the renewal COPCN for AmeriCare Ambulance Service, lnc.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fire Chief Shawn Smith
863-519-7362
shawnsmith@polk-county.net