SUBJECT
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Requesting the approval of Initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Rapid Response Medical Transportation LLC, DBA Rapid Response EMS (No Fiscal Impact).
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DESCRIPTION
Rapid Response Medical Transportation LLC, DBA Rapid Response EMS, 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 specificity used for Advanced Life Support (ALS) medically necessary inter-facility transport ambulance service and Type H, which is specificity used for Basic Life Support (BLS) medically necessary inter-facility transport ambulance service.
The level of service requested does not allow for 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 for a 30-day period to receive written objections of the application. No objections were received.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve the application of the COPCN for Rapid Response Medical Transportation LLC, DBA Rapid Response EMS.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hezedean Smith
863-519-7362
hezedeansmith@polk-county.net