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