Legislation Details

File #: 26-1439   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 7/23/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/1/2026 Final action: 9/1/2026
Title: Approve an initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for United EMS Care Solutions LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)
Attachments: 1. United EMS Care Solutions LLC

SUBJECT

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Approve an initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for United EMS Care Solutions LLC. (No Fiscal Impact)

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DESCRIPTION

United EMS Care Solutions, LLC , has submitted an application for an initial COPCN to operate in Polk County. Per Polk County 12-029, the type of service requested by the applicant is 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 July 22, 2026. 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 Board approve the initial COPCN for United EMS Care Solutions LLC.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal impact.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shawn Smith

863-519-7362

shawnsmith@polkfl.gov