Item C17BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Mgy 20, 2015 Division: Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Fire Rescue
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Issuance (renewal) of a Class A Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (COPCN) to Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Reef Public Safety
Department for the operation of an ALS transport ambulance service for the period June 1, 2015
through May 31, 2017
ITEM BACKGROUND: In May of 2013 a COPCN was issued to Ocean Reef Public Safety
Department to operate an ALS transport ambulance service. This certificate will be expiring on May
31, 2015. In view of the foregoing Ocean Reef Public Safety Department is applying to renew this
COPCN which would become effective June 1, 2015.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION- On May 15, 2013 the MCBOCC approved the renewal
of a Class A COPCN to Ocean Reef Public Safety Department for the operation of an ALS transport
ambulance service for the period June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015.
CONTRACT/AG RE EMENT CHANGES: The current COPCN that Ocean Reef Public Safety
Department currently has will be expiring on May 31, 2015. The renewal being applied for will cover
the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Monroe County Code allows the issuance of a COPCN for
the purpose of providing essential emergency medical services to the various geographical areas of
Monroe County. Ocean Reef Public Safety Department complies with the requirements of the said
Code and Chapter 401 Florida Statute. In view of the foregoing MCFR staff recommends the approval
of the renewal of a COPCN so they can continue to provide these services to their specific area of the
County.
COST TO COUNTY -N/A SOURCE OF FUNDS--,
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X AMOUNT PER MONTH- Year —
APPROVED BY: County Atty!OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management_
DOCUMENTATION: Included X Not Required --
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
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