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Item P04 � P.4 � � �, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe � ��r�i �r � s�� Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3 The Florida.Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2 Craig Cates,District 1 David Rice,District 4 Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5 County Commission Meeting July 15, 2020 Agenda Item Number: P.4 Agenda Item Summary #6961 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: James Callahan (305) 289-6088 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to consider an application for issuance of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to MCT Express, Inc. for the operation of an ALS Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida for the period 6/17/20 through 6/16/22 for responding to requests for inter-facility transports. ITEM BACKGROUND: MCT Express, Inc. has acquired American Ambulance Service. The County Attorney's office has advised that MCT Express, Inc. must submit an application for a new certificate. Monroe County Code Sections 11-171 et seq., requires the BOCC to hold a public hearing to consider the application for a new certificate. At the hearing, the Board may receive a report from the County Administrator or his designee, testimony from the applicant or any other interested party, and other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and necessity for the proposed service and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service(s). The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reason(s) for denial. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 21, 2016, Item C.28, BOCC granted approval for issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to Falck Southeast II Corporation d/b/a American Ambulance Service for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service beginning 9/22/16 and ending 9/21/18. On January 23, 2019, item C.7, the Board granted approval to advertise for a Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2019, to consider the new application of Falck Southeast II Corporation d/b/a American Ambulance Service as the prior certificate had lapsed. On February 20, 2019, item R.9 was continued to March 21, 2019. On March 21, 2019, item 0.1, BOCC granted approval for issuance of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)to Falck Southeast 11 Corporation d/b/a American Packet Pg. 3583 P.4 Ambulance Service for the operation of an ALS Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida for the period 3/21/19 through 3/20/21 for responding to requests for inter-facility transports. BOCC approval of the Class A Certificate was based upon the inclusion of wording being added to the Certificate that stated that Falck would serve in a limited capacity as back-up to the licensed providers within the county. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: MCT Express Inc Application 2020-2022 (Redacted check nos 6 8 20) Notice of PH-MCT Express Inc MCT Express Inc. Certificate -Updated Version (6 29 20) COPCN Certificate Holder Notice Letters Correspondence - City of Marathon FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: 06/17/20 Expiration Date: 06/16/22 Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A Total Cost to County: N/A Current Year Portion: N/A Budgeted: N/A Source of Funds: N/A CPI: N/A Indirect Costs: N/A Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount: N/A Grant: N/A County Match: N/A Insurance Required: N/A Additional Details: N/A N/A REVIEWED BY: Pedro Mercado Completed 05/29/2020 1:51 PM James Callahan Completed 05/29/2020 3:14 PM Packet Pg. 3584 P.4 Purchasing Completed 05/29/2020 3:27 PM Budget and Finance Completed 05/29/2020 4:37 PM Maria Slavik Completed 05/30/2020 7:48 AM Kathy Peters Completed 06/01/2020 8:50 AM Board of County Commissioners Completed 06/17/2020 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 3585 P.4.b NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 0 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 1:30P.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key U Largo, Monroe County, Florida,the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, �C intends to consider the following: ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY 0 TO MCT EXPRESS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ALS AND TRANSPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE WITHIN MONROE COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD y JLTNE 17, 2020 THROUGH JLTNE 16, 2022 U- Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decided to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 0 U 0 Dated at Key West, Florida, this 5t'day of June, 2020 (SEAL) KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex ofbcio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publication Dates: Citizen: Wed., 06/10/2020 Keys Weekly: Thur., 06/11/2020 News Barometer: Fri., 06/12/2020 LU CL 4- 0 0 Packet Pg. 3586 04 Bu'JBBH ailgn ) [L l In l ( ) uOlsJOA pe4ep - w3lirpoo as l ss a x :4u8ua 3 44 co r. Cl) a_ d ' aC U tC a N � i O U � Cj 'N niCal N V E--F .� U 1 Ufi O Z U v U a o N w W o � ow a o W in r U -ZZ moo a o m ¢ W U i oa � � co z No � a ¢ N U '"'•'' � "C� O � W A N 0 cQ (� U aN Q m o co `0 zZ co � c y c c v' ° oc ci a Es a' vUd p a' W `� ^� •� �` � a c x O cj m c ai N U WU oo �� US "� p3 *U4 ° O co x U =o CN zW o � ❑U o o o D w X o o 4 , p rVr EWE o o ay a rp� P.4.d BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe Ma.x or I leather t irmthers, Districts The Florida Keys khN or I ro 1 em `lichelle Coldiron, Disinct 2 'l r CT'aig Calez, Dik,,tYct I F® i David Rice, Districf 4 U S.�I ia J Murphy Z CL Mav 26, 2020 v, ut Edward Perez, EMS Chief" U City, of Key 'West Fire Dept 0 1600 N, Roosevelt Blvd. Key West, FL 331040 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections I I-171 et seq., a Public 1-li;arinc of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday,June 17,2020 at 1. 0 pm at � the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo, Monroe!County, Florida, to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public: Convenience and Necessity (COPC), Class A. for .BLS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County. 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U outer interested party and any other relevant information.. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service, The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny-the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. c� Sincerely, o,€irY— it e Roman [}N t 4tamar,C:as[esk o,Munror Cry y gt3�C,cirC rrvtq � ,� , Adrnmi �r,erra!! ?zaiiyrrl= � i -�" `.'' 'I IVr,d aye rc�; vty-F�r�r:v:.c.-Us Doman Gastesi County Administrator 0 0 U U CL 0 Packet Pg. 3588 P.4.d d" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS k-lounty of Monroe Vlat or I Jeather C,zrrtatlicrs.. District 3 The FloridaKeys Xl %or Pro Tcm Michelle Coldiron, Dktrio 2 i Cr io District t F® David Rice, District 4 U xz 2 Syk ia 1. Mur h\, lea,,(rict 5 CL U Michael Arguelles U American Ambulance Service (Falc ) � 6605 NW 74th Ave � Miami, FL 33166 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections 11-171 et seq., a public 1--learing c of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday dune 17,fit}20_:at 1t Q rim at � the Murray Nelson Government tenter, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida, to , consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, (COPCN), Class A, for ALS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County, 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any other relevant inforr-nation. The Board will consider the public's convenience and. the necessity for the service ill the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area, The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office, 12 Sincerely, RomanDN,cn Raman C:axrs r Monroe � :xnry dC Cu y G�y } Ms9m t f d a stesi ends Yvs -,, rY fi guv.c=VS .�.r mace 2021,0$27 O�30 0 OvVIX Roman Ciaste:si County Administrator 0 U U CL Packet Pg. 3589 P.4.d as BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroelv'allor I lc<ither Carruthers,District 3 The Florida Keys Mayor Pw t em Michelle Coldiron. LAstrict 2 t C'ittig Cates, District 1 1-- David Rice, District d U Sylvia J. Murphy..District 5 ..., 0 U CL May 26, 2020 y Debbie Islaiser, Office Manager Islarnorada Village of Islands c 6800 Clversea fli hway 1 st Floor � Islarnorada, FL 33036 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance Nvith Monroe County Code Sections l 1m171 et seq., a Public [fearing; of the Monroe County Board of Count Commissioners will be held on Wednesday,June 17,2020 at 0 pi at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 10 050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo, onroe County,Florida,to consider an application from MC'T :Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (C OPC ` ), Class A„ for ALS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County. At the hearing, the Beard may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. "I"he Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact nary office. �- c� Sincerely, Roman Gaste S, !`il�Y F+ronr t ry �glbll il ✓a.,a:dlPtsJdi.]Y`J:31-:rt-Bm'dG 0 Z Roman Ciastesi County Administrator 0 U CL Packet Pg. 3590 P.4.d �` BOARD CIF C UNTY CO11�MI IONER k1ounty of Monroe %Ja%or I liad r Carruthers, Dkirict ' t M \err Pro Iem Mi hells Coldiron. Distric' CFlorida Cr,ig cater District 1 � I Da%id Rice, Disu iet 4 U SvIvia 1. Nlurl hv. District 5 0 CL v, Betsy Elkoury, Office Manager U Key largo Volunteer Ambulance c 98600 O/S Highway hway Key Largo, Ff- 33037 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance N ith Monroe County Code Sections 1 1-171 et seq., a Public bearing of the Monroe County Board of Count),, Commissioners will be held on Wednesday,.Tune 17 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida, to consider an application from P' CT Express. Inc. for issuance ofa Certificate of"Public Convenience and Necessity (C.OPCN), Class A. for ALS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � Contv. 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any rather relevant information, The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the none or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. 'rhe Board Nvill consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. �-- c� Sincerely, RomanN �n to hlvnrcle C Py 6Ci' a:1.+mf nfy StPI n� Y« Z.I O 05 r71831 91 04W Doman Ciastesi County Administrator 0 U U CL Packet Pg. 3591 P.4.d �; BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroeklar or I leather Carruthers, Dist,ricl 3 The Florida eys i Mawr Pr> l em Michelle Coldiron,District -aio C.'tf Dist,`iet l David Rice District 4 U ,rµ Sv lvis , Nlurpfi%, Disir ct 5 2 CL U May 26, 2020 y Anna Hendricks, Administrative officer U Marathon Fire Rescue c 8900 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections l I-171 et seq., a Public hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held can Wednesday.June 17,20201at 1:30,pm at � the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida, to consider an application from. MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessih, (COPCN), Class A, for AILS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe County. 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any ether relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service, The board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny, the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact nay office. �- c� Sincerely, RomanD 9 1 91-b,R -Gazfes•1 Kt' Dry{ pr;{ il4aS.4.-AFaneexe pq i FC.@I 1 F f 9 lye(. Py W [�'� a®.may(` fitP Ydt1lY 3E b 13 S- 2 '+.F 0.'es,I d yxRmesrsr Y ,+lav cY-'l13 ¢qq° D to 27Lb n§17, §'47©@11Y V Z Roman Gastesi � County Administrator 0 U U CL Packet Pg. 3592 P.4.d BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe ' kl %oi-Ileather Carruthers. District 3 d T ' e 'S ? :'r�taN of tics I em�tic helle C oldiron, District i C ai r.Gate, Disirtcr I � David Rice, District 4 U Ss Mil J.R urphN.District 5 N U CL tJ May 216, 2020 y Caitlin Bourassa Nlonroe County Fire Rescue c 90 53rd St. Ocean � Marathon, FL 33050 A 0 This small serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections 11-171 et seal., a Public Hearing , of the Monroe County board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday,June 17,2020 at 1:30 pm at � the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largay,Monroe County,Florida, to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc, for issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience and.Necessitt, (COPCN), Class A, for ALS and Transport service in all incorporated and a,anincorporaited areas within Monroe � County. 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of'the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability, to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested � service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial, .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact arty office. �-- Sincerely, nJyt!IY q dZYyR GS'h3t Roman astesI� i A nl G¢iiarc9 2Q 195 Ll U@ 3 03 4b<T,X 0 Z Roman Crastesi E County Administrator 0 U CL Packet Pg. 3593 P.4.d BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe Maiaaa INS ather ( arruthers, Dktrict 3 Ma,�o I'm]om Michelle Coldiron,District 2 ' FloridaS F Craig C ales, District I F® David Face, District,r Sylvia J. Murph%,District 5 CL U May 26, 2020 y Alissa Garcia, CFO National Health Transport 0 2290 NW 1 I0th. Avenue � Sweetwater, FL 33172 A 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code `sections I t-171 et seq., a Public Hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on 'Wednesday.,tune 17, 0 0 at 1;30 m at 0 the Murray Nelson Government Center, 10 050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida, to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), Class A, for AL S and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County, 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any Other relevant information.. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider:-recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested � service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting Barth the reasons for denial, .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. -- ca Sincerely, Romanpq y'y � �n�u G St SB 0 Roman Gast€.si � County Administrator 0 0 U U CL 0 Packet Pg. 3594 P.4.d o OAR OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS k1ounty of MonroeMa,{rr I leather Carruthers, District 3 The Florida E` M vor Pro em Michelle Coldiron, District 2 Crtig Cates District I F® David Rice, District 4 U Sylvia 3. Murphy,District 5 2 0 CL May 26, 2020 y Ronnie Fell Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. d/b/a Ocean Reef Public Safety c I 10 Anchor Dr, � Key Largo, FL 33037 A 0 This shall serve as notice that,, in accordance with Monroe County Code elections 1I-1.71 et seq., a Public Hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday.June 17„2020,at 1.30 Um at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 1.02050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida,to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc, for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), Class A. for AL`'i and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe County. 0 At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service gone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please convict my office. -- c� Sincerely, Roman ! S ar=Ga Y M.nr4e CelJnty (� $ N, twnYR Ga te 1 Ix 4 d tl orvwvt,ty- R 45 p z ws3 .6 sd.T f3Avnl 0 Z Donlan Gastesi County Administrator 0 U CL Packet Pg. 3595 P.4.d BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, County of Monroe tlaN oi-1 leather Carruthers.. District 3 C tk Cate District 1 1-- Dak id kice. Distnc't4 U S%h is.1.`v2t1rP11v% District 0 CL Mav 26, 2020 v, Frank Ramos, President U I-lealthcare bide Transportation Inc d/b/a/healthcare bide c 175 Fontainbleau Blve ST 2C 2 Miami, FL 33172 N 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections I 1-171 et seal., a Public llearin of the Monroe Countv Beard:ol'County Commissioners will be veld on Weduesdav,June 17„2020 at 1: 0 )m at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Laren, Monroe County,Florida,to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), Class !1, for AI..S and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe County. 0 t the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether-the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations frorn municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with Such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact eny office. �-- c� Sincerely, Roman Gast sl � �._ U 0 z Roman Castesi County Administrator 0 c, U CL c, Packet Pg. 3596 P.4.d BOARD COUNTY County of Monroe District 3 t't t' ; I a'�t Pro I em Michelle Coldircon,Dkt��ict 2 The C'r to Cates, District l � .- David Rice, District 4 U w I s is 1. Nlatrphy, District 0 CL May 26, 2020 Eddie Bonilla Florida Keys Ambulance Service c PCB Box 1259 Tavernier, FL 33070 A a This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections 11-171 et sect., a Public l learing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesdav,June 1.7,2020 at 1.30 12m at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102051E Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County, Florida, to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public.. Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), Class A, for ALS and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County. a At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any U other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations froth municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. .2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. can Sincerely, Romanr3N t,uo an.rAs1 .-s-M63rrrre K-C Gaistesi D Roman Ctaste i � County Administrator 0 U U CL Packet Pg. 3597 P.4.d BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe Mayor[feather CarrUthlrs,District 3 The Florida5 Mallor Prr erer Michelle C'olclirott, District Craig Cates, District i � s F David Bice Districi 4 U Sylvia t.Murphy,, District 5 0 CL May 26, 2020 CJ Steve Portnon c Rapid Response Ambulance 8350 W SR 84 Davie, FL,33324 y 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections I I-171 et seq., a public Hearing of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday.June 17 20 at 1:3_0 rra t the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 {overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida,to consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), Class A, for AL:S and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe County. At the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County Administrator, testimony from the applicant or any other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service zone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. 2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. c� Sincerely, 9 Roman f p t ily�r by G U ryV V Roman Gastesi County Administrator 0 U CL Packet Pg. 3598 P.4.d �i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER County of MonroeMa or I leather Carruthers. District 3 The F d € Malor Pro I em Michelle C oldirrrn. District? eys Craig Cates District I � David Rice, District 4 U ✓ S lkia 1. 'wlurpin. District 5 2 0 CL May 26, 2020 U Charlie Vlaymon, Vice President NICT Express, Inc. 2766 NW 2"' Street Miami, P'l- 33147 y 0 This shall serve as notice that, in accordance with Monroe County Code Sections 11-171 et seq., a. Public Elearin of the Monroe County Board of°County Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, pane 17,2020 at 1:30 rim at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo,Monroe County,Florida,to � consider an application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (C PCN), Class A, for AL,S and Transport service in all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Monroe � County. .N t the hearing, the Board may receive the report of the County administrator, testimony from the applicant or any other interested party and any other relevant information. The Board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The Board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the applicant's requested service cone or area. The Board shall then authorize the issuance of the certificate with such conditions as are in the public's interest or deny the application, setting forth the reasons for denial. 2 If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact my office. c� ry(.ip V E nyc;ere pl�_y, 1 ti'4./ (TN zm@tttm3n.'JR M1 a-°trh6 tfW 511 , 0—20 005-6 11 S dI 0 W' 0 Boman Gastesr County Administrator 0 L) CL Packet Pg. 3599 Ty,Da ." � ,,,CITY OF MARATHOK FLORIDA s� 9805 C verscas 11wN, Marathon, 1 L 3305(} Phone (3()5) 2 9-4116 Fax (3(:)5) 289-4131 -vvww.ci.marat on.fl.us y X June 9, 2020 VIA REGULAR U.S. MAIL c AND ELECTRONIC MAIL The Honorable Mayor Heather Carruthers Monroe County Board of County Commissioners 500 Whitehead Street, Suite 102 Key West, Florida 33040 0 RE: June 17, 2020 County Commission Meeting—Application from MCT Express, Inc. for issuance of a COPCN, for ALS and Transport service within Monroe County. A 0 Dear Mayor Carruthers: _ c I am writing on behalf of the City of Marathon regarding the application for issuance of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for MCT Express, Inc. at the June 17, 2020 County Commission meeting. This application proposes ALS and transport services within the City of Marathon. Section 11-173(d)(2) of the Monroe County Code, which addresses such matters, provides in relevant 0 part: 0 "The board will consider the public's convenience and the necessity for the service in the zone or area requested and whether the applicant has the ability to provide the necessary service. The board will consider recommendations from municipalities within the g applicant's requested service zone or area" a. The City has reviewed the applications and recommends that the Commission deny both applications based on the first two criteria listed in Section 11-173(d)(2): the public's convenience and necessity for E the service in the zone or area requested. 0 1. The Public's Convenience i3 Granting these applications does not make things more convenient for the public. To the contrary, there is the potential for the public's convenience to be negatively impacted. In the past when other companies were granted the ability to provide services to our City,they would 0. cause our fire department to scale down in size, only to have to expand when they were unable to provide the service for multiple reasons, including but not limited to: personnel, cost of running the service in the Keys, etc. Our Fire Chief has been with the City for over 8 years and has seen this happen three times. Our Fire Chief is responsible for providing the citizens and visitors of Marathon with the highest level of medical care from home to hospital, hospital to E Packet Pg. 3600 P.4.e hospital, and scene to Trauma Star if required. Because the City provides all of the above services, our Fire Chief can ensure that our equipment,personnel, and system meet these high standards and provide required services to anyone who needs it. w 2. Necessity for the Service 0 There is no need for these additional companies, as the current providers in Monroe County z are more than adequate for the number of emergencies that we have. Our Fire Chief has spoken U CL to Fisherman's Hospital and asked if they requested additional services. They responded that they had not. We did not ask or require any additional assistance for our services. Thus,we do �t not know of any reason why there is the need for additional services. 0 Additionally, Florida Keys Ambulance, Inc. has already provided you with written correspondence that gives its arguments as to why the COPN application should be denied, and the City agrees with the reasoning in its letter. 0 Based upon the above, it is the City of Marathon's recommendation, in accordance with Section 11- 173(d)(2) of the Monroe County Code, that the COPCN application for MCT Express, Inc. be denied for the reasons set forth herein. Respectfully, u Dirk Smits c 0 City Attorney Copy: Marathon City Council Chuck Lindsey, City Manager John Johnson, Fire Chief Roman Gastesi, Monroe County Administrator E Bob Schillinger, Monroe County Attorney James Callahan, Monroe County Fire Chief/Emergency Services Division Director i3 0 0 Packet Pg. 3601