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County of Monroe
�y,4 ' '�, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County �a� Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `_ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: R.4
Agenda Item Summary #8441
REVISED AC U : Replaced Ordinance with revised version (attached).
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Steven Hudson (305) 289-6342
1:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 11-
173 of the Monroe County Code to provide for the preferred method of notice to existing COPCN
holders be via email, increase the non-refundable application fee for new Class A and Class B
COPCNs from $50.00 to $950.00, provide for an audit of an applicant's annual operating statistics,
provide for a life safety inspection prior to an applicant beginning operations, and provide for the
requirement of applicants to notify the County of any change to the business location and providing
for cancellation of the COPCN for failure thereof.
ITEM BACKGROUND: MCFR is requesting BOCC approval for advertisement of a Public
Hearing to amend Section 11-173 of the Monroe County Code to provide for notice from the County
to existing COPCN holders to be delivered via email, to provide for an increase in the application fee
for both new Class A and Class B applicants from $50.00 to $950.00 which is non-refundable, to
provide for an audit of the applicants annual operating statistics, to provide for a life safety
inspection prior to an applicant beginning operations, and to provide for the requirement of
applicants to notify the County of any change to the business location and providing for cancellation
of the COPCN for failure thereof.
MCFR researched various COPCN application fee structures and conducted an informal Tri-County
survey which included Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. The increased fee being
proposed for new and renewal COPCN applications was based upon an average of the COPCN
application fees charged by these counties.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
1987: Board adopted Ordinance No. 5-1987.
1983: Board adopted Ordinance No. 20-1983.
1982: Board adopted Ordinance No. 1-1982.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Ordinance 11®173 final 07-16-2021
Public Notice for Ordinance Amendment- Section 11-173 07-02-2021
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: TBD
Expiration Date: TBD
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: TBD -Advertising Costs
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: Yes
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
REVIEWED BY:
Pedro Mercado Completed 07/02/2021 4:56 PM
Steven Hudson Completed 07/02/2021 4:58 PM
Purchasing Completed 07/02/2021 5:00 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 07/03/2021 12:02 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 07/03/2021 12:16 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 07/06/2021 10:52 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/21/2021 9:00 AM
ORDINANCE -2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 11-173 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE; REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS,
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY TO BE
DELIVERED BY E-MAIL AND REQUIRING THAT THE E-
MAIL ADDRESS BE KEPT CURRENT BY THE
APPLICANT FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICATIONS; INCREASING THE NON-REFUNDABLE
APPLICATION FEE FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS;REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN AUDIT OF THE APPLICANTS
ANNUAL OPERATING STATISTICS; PROVIDING FOR A
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE BUSINESS
LOCATION OF BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATIONS;
REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY OF ANY
CHANGE TO THE BUSINESS LOCATION AND PROVIDNG
FOR CANCELLATION OF THE COPCN FOR FAILURE
THEROF;REQUIRING MONROE COUNTY TO OBTAIN E-
MAIL ADDRESSES FOR ALL EXISTING CERTIFICATE
HOLDERS HOLDING CLASS A OR CLASS B
CERTIFICATES IN MONROE COUNTY AS OF JULY 1,
2021 TO REQUEST E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE
PURPOSES AND SETTING FORTH E-MAIL NOTICE AS
THE PREFERRED DELIVERY METHOD; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County to provide for and enact Emergency Medical Services standards
in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County; and
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WHEREAS, In order to effectively promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents and visitors of Monroe County in need of emergency medical services, it is necessary
to establish reasonable standards for issuing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for
Primary Providers and Secondary Providers;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
[Proposed Text Changes are presented in strikethrough to indicate deletions and underline
to indicate additions.]
SECTION 1: Section 11-173 Procedure for Obtaining shall be amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 11-173. —Authority and Purpose and Procedure for obtaining.
This Ordinance is promulgated pursuant to Chapter 401, Florida Statutes. The purpose of
this Ordinance is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County
in need of emergency medical services by establishing standards for issuing certificates of
public convenience and necessity for ALS and BLS Providers, and by providing for the
adoption of rules and regulations governing Monroe County and the operation of services
as described herein.
(a) Primary Provider Class A certificate. Application for Primary Provider Class A
certificate shall be made on forms provided by the administrator. Such applications shall
include:
(1) The name, business mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of
the service. Notice from the county required under subsection 11-173(d) shall
be delivered to the e-mail address provided in the application unless the
applicant specifically requests the notice be delivered to the business mailing
address. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the applicants e-
mail address is kept current at all times during _the pendency of the application
and, if approved, during the term of the certificate for notice purposes.
(2) The name, age, address and telephone number of each owner of the emergency
medical service, or, if the service is a corporation, the directors of the
corporation and of each stockholder of the corporation, or, if the service is a
volunteer organization, the officers of the organization.
(3) The date of incorporation or formation of the business association.
4( lam-the level of ear-e to aed,speeif�ing BI=S or- ALS, •, •a if A T S,rhen
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(54) The zones �hat *he se e desir-es to setA,e. level of care to be provided,
specifying BLS or ALS, location of the place from which the applicant will
operate, and the geographic areas to be served by the applicant. No 911
emergency _scene response work within Monroe Countyscene response work within Monroe County will be permitted for
agencies other than the municipalities and special taxing districts approved and
established.
(65) The applicant's present and proposed base station and all substations.
(�6) The names of all emergency medical technicians, paramedics and drivers
qualified under Section 401.281, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64J-1.013,
Florida Administrative Code, to be utilized by the applicant; the roster will
include the state certification number, date of certification expiration, and any
other relevant training of said personnel.
(87) The year, model, type, department of health ambulance permit number,
mileage and state vehicle license number of every ambulance vehicle that will
be used by the applicant.
(98)A description of the applicant's communication systems, including its assigned
frequency, call numbers, mobiles, portables, other frequencies in use, and a
copy of all FCC licenses held by the applicant.
(� 9) The names and addresses of three U.S. citizens who will act as references for
the applicant.
(4-10) A schedule of rates which the company will charge during the certificate
period.
(�11) Verification of adequate insurance coverage, during the certificate period.
(4-12) An affidavit signed by the applicant or an authorized representative stating
that all the information contained in the application,to the best of the applicant's
knowledge, is true and correct.
(4413) A copy of the applicant's contract with a medical director.
(�514) A copy of all standing orders as issued by the medical director.
(4-15) Such other pertinent information as the administrator may request.
(4-16) Aft A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 $950.00 for new
applications.
(4517) d. An audit to be provided to the county administrator by an
independent certified public accountant of the annual operating statistics
and accounts and records of the service involved, said audit to be done
annually to coincide with the end of the business year of the service.
(18) The Monroe County Fire Rescue Department shall perform a life safety
inspection of the business location placed on the application prior to the
beginning _of operations within Monroe County. The COPCN applicant is
required to maintain a business location in Monroe County throughout the term
the COPCN remains active. The COPCN applicant/awardee is required to
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notify the Administrator of any change to the business location or be subject to
cancellation of the issued COPCN.
(b) Secondary Provider Class B Certificate. Application for Secondary Provider Class B
certificate shall be made on forms provided by the administrator. Each application shall
include:
(1) The name, business mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of
the service. Notice from the county required under subsection 11-173(d) shall
be delivered to the e-mail address provided in the application unless the
applicant specifically requests the notice be delivered to the business mailing
address. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the applicants e-
mail address is kept current at all times during g the pendency of the application
and, if approved, during the term of the certificate for notice purposes.
(2) The name, age, address and telephone number of each owner of the non-
emergency medical transportation service, or, if the service is a corporation,the
directors of the corporation and of each stockholder of the corporation, or, if the
service is a volunteer organization, the names of its officers.
(3) The date of incorporation or formation of the business association.
(4) The pet'l�Hnedel, type, depa anent of rh "lcc *rrc yeh-iele permit ircimbecrzmieuge-,
A statement indicating the method of screening
that will be used to assure that all calls responded to require only transportation
as may be provided by a nonemer transportation medical transportation service transportation service and
vehicle.
(5) The leeation of the place fFefn hieh the app lien t will per-at
geegr- e areas to be-sen,ed by� e-applie-ant zones that the service desires to
serve. No 911 emergency scene response work within Monroe County will be
permitted for agencies other than the municipalities and special taxing districts
approved and established.
(6) ,
The applicant's present and proposed base station
and all substations.
(7) The names and addresses f throe U.S. eitizens who will act as ref renees f r
the appliea of all emergency medical technicians, paramedics and drivers
qualified under Section 401.281, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64J-1.013,
Florida Administrative Code, to be utilized by the applicant; the roster will
include the state certification number, date of certification expiration, and any
other relevant training of said personnel.
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(8)
The year, model, We, department of health vehicle permit number, mileage
passenger capacity and state vehicle license number of every vehicle that will
be used for patient transport.
(9) vo,-i fie i t f ,,,aegti e ; o 0 0 ,a,,,-ing she eet4i fie e per-eds. A
description of the applicant's communication systems, including its assigned
gned
frequencies, call numbers, mobiles, portables, other frequencies in use and a
copy of all FCC licenses held by the applicant.
(10) ,
sty* allinferm -tion pr-evided in rho plie4ien,te rho boss f rho
applieafWs knowledge is tme and ,.,,,- eet The names and addresses of three
U.S. citizens who will act as references for the applicant.
(11)A
tee"' ed to r-e"ire eft a tatiea as may be p „de b,
edictal tf s, ,� * �N4ee aflad vehicle schedule of rates
which the company will charge during the certificate period.
(12)Stie . et pertinent 449-, ati r s the,,dfninistf e-may o, est Verification
of adequate insurance coverage, during the certificate period.
(13) An initial ale applie4ien fee of $50 00 affidavit signed by the
applicant or an authorized representative stating that all the information
contained in the application,to the best of the applicant's knowledge, is true and
correct.
(14) Such other pertinent information as the administrator may request.
(15) A non-refundable application fee of$950.00 for new applications.
(16)An audit to be provided to the county administrator by an independent certified
public accountant of the annual operating statistics and accounts and records
of the service involved, said audit to be done annually to coincide with the end
of the business year of the service.
(17) The Monroe County Fire Rescue Department shall perform a life safety
inspection of the business location placed on the application prior to the
beginning _of operations within Monroe County. The COPCN applicant is
required to maintain a business location in Monroe County throughout the term
the COPCN remains active. The COPCN applicant/awardee is required to
notify the Administrator of any change to the business location or be subject to
cancellation of the issued COPCN.
(c) Review and Investigation. Upon receipt of the application, the administrator shall
review the application and conduct an investigation of the applicant. The administrator
shall also make an investigation as to the public convenience and necessity for an
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emergency medical service or nonemergency medical transportation service within the
zone or area requested.
(d) Requirements for board approval in granting class A or class B certificates.
(1) The board shall schedule public hearings to consider all applications for
certificates. The administrator shall notify the applicant and all current holders
of certificates either by e-mail or postal mail of the date, time and place of the
public hearings at least one week in advance. The preferred method for
delivery of the notice shall be via the applicants e-mail address unless the
applicant has requested postal mailing of the notice to a business address. For
purposes of this sub-section, Monroe County shall contact all certificate
holders holding Class A or Class B certificates in Monroe County as of
November 1, 2020 to request an e-mail address for notice purposes. Thereafter
the preferred method for delivery of notice shall be via the certificate holders
e-mail address unless the certificate holder has requested postal mailing_ of f the
notice to a business address.
(2) At the hearing,the board may receive the report of the 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.
SECTION 2: SEVERABIL,ITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining
portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable
to any person,property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other
person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
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SECTION 5: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with
the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 2021.
Mayor Michelle Coldiron
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Eddie Martinez
Commissioner Mike Forster
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
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R.4
County �� � .�� �y,4 ' �, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 `ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys ��� � � Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 21, 2021
Agenda Item Number: R.4
Agenda Item Summary #8441
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Steven Hudson (305) 289-6342
1:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 11-
173 of the Monroe County Code to provide for the preferred method of notice to existing COPCN
holders be via email, increase the non-refundable application fee for new Class A and Class B
COPCNs from $50.00 to $950.00, provide for an audit of an applicant's annual operating statistics,
provide for a life safety inspection prior to an applicant beginning operations, and provide for the
requirement of applicants to notify the County of any change to the business location and providing
for cancellation of the COPCN for failure thereof.
ITEM BACKGROUND: MCFR is requesting BOCC approval for advertisement of a Public
Hearing to amend Section 11-173 of the Monroe County Code to provide for notice from the County
to existing COPCN holders to be delivered via email, to provide for an increase in the application fee
for both new Class A and Class B applicants from $50.00 to $950.00 which is non-refundable, to
provide for an audit of the applicants annual operating statistics, to provide for a life safety
inspection prior to an applicant beginning operations, and to provide for the requirement of
applicants to notify the County of any change to the business location and providing for cancellation
of the COPCN for failure thereof.
MCFR researched various COPCN application fee structures and conducted an informal Tri-County
survey which included Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. The increased fee being
proposed for new and renewal COPCN applications was based upon an average of the COPCN
application fees charged by these counties.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
1987: Board adopted Ordinance No. 5-1987.
1983: Board adopted Ordinance No. 20-1983.
1982: Board adopted Ordinance No. 1-1982.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Ordinance 11-173 final 07-02-2021
Public Notice for Ordinance Amendment- Section 11-173 07-02-2021
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: TBD
Expiration Date: TBD
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: TBD -Advertising Costs
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: Yes
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
REVIEWED BY:
Pedro Mercado Completed 07/02/2021 4:56 PM
Steven Hudson Completed 07/02/2021 4:58 PM
Purchasing Completed 07/02/2021 5:00 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 07/03/2021 12:02 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 07/03/2021 12:16 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 07/06/2021 10:52 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/21/2021 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE -2021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 11-173 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE; REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS,
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY TO BE
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DELIVERED BY E-MAIL AND REQUIRING THAT THE E-
MAIL ADDRESS BE KEPT CURRENT BY THE
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APPLICANT FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B Cn
APPLICATIONS; INCREASING THE NON-REFUNDABLE
APPLICATION FEE FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
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APPLICANTS;REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN AUDIT OF THE APPLICANTS
ANNUAL OPERATING STATISTICS; PROVIDING FOR A
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE BUSINESS
LOCATION OF BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B
APPLICANTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATIONS; E
REQUIRING NOTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY OF ANY
CHANGE TO THE BUSINESS LOCATION AND
PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION OF THE COPCN FOR
FAILURE THEROF; REQUIRING MONROE COUNTY TO
OBTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR ALL EXISTING
CERTIFICATE HOLDERS HOLDING CLASS A OR CLASS
B CERTIFICATES IN MONROE COUNTY AS OF JULY 1, N
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2021 TO REQUEST E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE
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PURPOSES AND SETTING FORTH E-MAIL NOTICE AS
THE PREFERRED DELIVERY METHOD; PROVIDING CD
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, On July 21, 2021 , the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, repealed Monroe County Ordinance No. 2010-029 and replaced it with Ordinance No.
2021-030; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County to provide for and enact Emergency Medical Services standards
in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County; and
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WHEREAS, In order to effectively promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents and visitors of Monroe County in need of emergency medical services, it is necessary
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to establish reasonable standards for issuing Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for
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Primary Providers and Secondary Providers; 2
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
[Proposed Text Changes are presented in strikethrough to indicate deletions and underline
to indicate additions.]
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SECTION 1: Section 11-173 Procedure for Obtaining shall be amended to read as
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follows: E
Sec. 11-173. —Authority and Purpose and Procedure for obtaining.
This Ordinance is promulgated_ pursuant to Chapter 401, Florida Statutes. The purpose of
this Ordinance is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County
in need of emergency _medical services by establishing standards for issuing certificates ofinedical services by establishing standards for issuing certificates of
public convenience and necessity for ALS and BLS Providers, and by providing for the =
adoption of rules and regulations governing Monroe County and the operation of services
as described herein.
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(a) Primary Provider Class A certificate. Application for Primary Provider Class A
certificate shall be made on forms provided by the administrator. Such applications shall
include:
(1) The name, business mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of
the service. Notice from the county required under subsection 11-173(d) shall
be delivered to the e-mail address provided in the application unless the
applicant specifically requests the notice be delivered to the business mailing
address. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the applicants e-
mail address is kept current at all times during the pendency of the application
and, if approved, during the term of the certificate for notice purposes.
(2) The name, age, address and telephone number of each owner of the emergency E
medical service, or, if the service is a corporation, the directors of the
corporation and of each stockholder of the corporation, or, if the service is a
volunteer organization, the officers of the organization.
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(3) The date of incorporation or formation of the business association.
4( lam-the level of ear-e to aed,speeifying BI=S or- ALS, •, •a if A T S,rhen
(54) The zenes �1Ra* *he se e desir-es to sen,e. level of care to be provided,
specifying BLS or ALS, location of the place from which the applicant will
operate, and the _geographic areas to be served by the applicant. No 911
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emergency scene response work within Monroe County will be permitted for
agencies other than the municipalities and special taxing districts approved and c
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established. c
(65) The applicant's present and proposed base station and all substations. 0
(�6) The names of all emergency medical technicians, paramedics and drivers
qualified under Section 401.281, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64J-1.013,
Florida Administrative Code, to be utilized by the applicant; the roster will
include the state certification number, date of certification expiration, and any
other relevant training of said personnel_ v)
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(87) The year, model, type, department of health ambulance permit number,
mileage and state vehicle license number of every ambulance vehicle that will E
be used by the applicant.
(98)A description of the applicant's communication systems, including its assigned E
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frequency, call numbers, mobiles, portables, other frequencies in use, and a 2
copy of all FCC licenses held by the applicant.
(4-99) The names and addresses of three U.S. citizens who will act as references for
the applicant.
(4-10) A schedule of rates which the company will charge during the certificate
period.
(�11) Verification of adequate insurance coverage, during the certificate period.
(4-12) An affidavit signed by the applicant or an authorized representative stating
that all the information contained in the application,to the best of the applicant's
knowledge, is true and correct.
(4413) A copy of the applicant's contract with a medical director.
(�514) A copy of all standing orders as issued by the medical director.
(4-15) Such other pertinent information as the administrator may request.
(4-16) A* initial A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 $950.00 for new
applications.
(4-17) ReseR,ed. An audit to be provided to the county administrator by an
independent certified public accountant of the annual operating statistics
and accounts and records of the service involved, said audit to be done E
annually to coincide with the end of the business year of the service.
(18) The Monroe County Fire Rescue Department shall perform a life safety
inspection of the business location placed on the application prior to the
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beginning of operations within Monroe County. The COPCN applicant is
required to maintain a business location in Monroe County throughout the term
the COPCN remains active. The COPCN applicant/awardee is required to
notify the Administrator of any change to the business location or be subject to
cancellation of the issued COPCN.
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(b) Secondary Provider Class B Certificate. Application for Secondary Provider Class B
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certificate shall be made on forms provided by the administrator. Each application shall c
include:
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(1) The name, business mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of
the service. Notice from the county required under subsection 11-173(d) shall
be delivered to the e-mail address provided in the application unless the
applicant specifically requests the notice be delivered to the business mailing
address. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the applicants e-
mail address is kept current at all times during _the pendency of the applicationthe pendency of the application U)
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and, if approved, during the term of the certificate for notice purposes.
(2) The name, age, address and telephone number of each owner of the non- E
emergency medical transportation service, or, if the service is a corporation,the
directors of the corporation and of each stockholder of the corporation, or, if the E
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service is a volunteer organization, the names of its officers.
(3) The date of incorporation or formation of the business association.
(4) a
A statement indicating the method of screening
that will be used to assure that all calls responded to require only transportation
as may be provided by a nonemergency medical transportation service and
vehicle. N
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(5) The leeation of she place fFefn hieh the applieant will per-at �
geegr- yeas to be sen,ed by�ae-applie-a*t zones that the service desires to
serve. No 911 emergency scene response work within Monroe County will bescene response work within Monroe County will be
permitted for agencies other than the municipalities and special taxing districts
approved and established.
(6) Adeser-iptien of she appliea*Vs cemmtmieat-ion system, if ., ineltidi.-,, s
uTsr9i3ecd fFe"eneies, mobiles a*d pet4ables,-air'c a eepy of each FCC lieense �
isstied for* se f o,,, eneies. The applicant's present and proposed base station
and all substations.
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of all emergency _medical technicians, paramedics and drivers
technicians, paramedics and drivers
qualified under Section 401.281, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64J-1.013,
Florida Administrative Code, to be utilized by the applicant; the roster will
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include the state certification number, date of certification expiration, and any
other relevant training of said personnel.
(8) applieafit will ehafge dttfifig the eeftifieae pefied. 0
The year, model, type, department of health vehicle permit number, mileage 0
passenger capacity and state vehicle license number of every vehicle that will
be used for patient transport.
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description of the applicant's communication systems, including its assi_ gned c
frequencies, call numbers, mobiles, portables, other frequencies in use and a c
copy of all FCC licenses held by the applicant. 0
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Jt4ing �h4 all of -tion pr-evided in rho plieatien,te the boss f rho '
Vie- knowledge, is tme and ,.,,,- eet The names and addresses of three
U.S. citizens who will act as references for the applicant.
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all lls o n ed-te r-e"ire ent a '* tie , be p ide b, ¢'
edictal tf s viee rd t,oi.: 'o schedule of rates °3
which the company will charge during the certificate period.
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of adequate insurance coverage, during the certificate period.
(13) An ' affidavit signed by the
applicant or an authorized representative stating that all the information
contained in the application,to the best of the applicant's knowledge, is true and
correct.
(14) Such other pertinent information as the administrator may request. --
(15) A non-refundable application fee of$950.00 for new applications.
(16)An audit to be provided to the county administrator by an independent certified
public accountant of the annual operating statistics and accounts and records
of the service involved, said audit to be done annually to coincide with the end
of the business year of the service.
(17) The Monroe County Fire Rescue Department shall perform a life safety
inspection of the business location placed on the application prior to the
beginning of operations within Monroe County. The COPCN applicant is
required to maintain a business location in Monroe County throughout the term
the COPCN remains active. The COPCN a pplicant/awardee is required to
notify the Administrator of any change to the business location or be subject to
cancellation of the issued COPCN. E
(c) Review and Investigation. Upon receipt of the application, the administrator shall
review the application and conduct an investigation of the applicant. The administrator
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shall also make an investigation as to the public convenience and necessity for an
emergency medical service or nonemergency medical transportation service within the
zone or area requested.
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(d) Requirements for board approval in granting class A or class B certificates.
(1) The board shall schedule public hearings to consider all applications for
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certificates. The administrator shall notify the applicant and all current holders
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public hearings at least one week in advance. The preferred method for c
delivery of the notice shall be via the applicants e-mail address unless the
applicant has requested postal mailing of the notice to a business address. For
purposes of this sub-section, Monroe County shall contact all certificate
holders holding Class A or Class B certificates in Monroe County as of
November 1, 2020 to request an e-mail address for notice purposes. Thereafter
the preferred method for delivery of notice shall be via the certificate holders v)
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e-mail address unless the certificate holder has requested postal mailing of the
notice to a business address. E
(2) At the hearing, the board may receive the report of the administrator, testimony
from the applicant or any other interested party and any other relevant 2
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.
SECTION 2: SEVERABIL,ITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid
or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining
portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable
to any person,property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other
person, property or circumstances.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
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SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this ordinance
shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe, Florida,
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as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the
uniform numbering system of the Code.
SECTION 5: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed with 0
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the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in section 125.66(2), Florida Statutes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 2021. 2
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Mayor Michelle Coldiron
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Eddie Martinez
Commissioner Mike Forster
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Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on July 21,2021, at 1:30 P.M.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas
Highway, Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to
consider the amendment of the following County Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE c
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 11-173 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE;
REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN E-MAIL m
ADDRESS, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE FROM THE COUNTY TO BE DELIVERED BY E-
MAIL AND REQUIRING THAT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS BE KEPT CURRENT BY THE 03
APPLICANT FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICATIONS; INCREASING THE
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE FOR BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B 2
APPLICANTS; REQUIRING BOTH CLASS A AND CLASS B APPLICANTS PROVIDE AN
AUDIT OF THE APPLICANTS ANNUAL OPERATING STATISTICS; PROVIDING FOR A
LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE BUSINESS LOCATION OF BOTH CLASS A AND
CLASS B APPLICANTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING OPERATIONS; REQUIRING .2
NOTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY OF ANY CHANGE TO THE BUSINESS LOCATION
AND PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION OF THE COPCN FOR FAILURE THEROF; `-
REQUIRING MONROE COUNTY TO OBTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR ALL EXISTING N
CERTIFICATE HOLDERS HOLDING CLASS A OR CLASS B CERTIFICATES IN `V
MONROE COUNTY AS OF JULY 1, 2021 TO REQUEST E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR N
NOTICE PURPOSES AND SETTING FORTH E-MAIL NOTICE AS THE PREFERRED
DELIVERY METHOD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Please note that public participation in these meetings may be conducted via Communications Media
Technology("CMT"). The connection information for members of the public who wish to attend or
participate in the Public Hearing(s)via a Zoom virtual platform will be posted on the Monroe County E
website at @ htjp.//inonroecountyfl.igin2.coin/Citizens/L efault.aspx.
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Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Florida Statutes,notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings,he will need a record
of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he 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 0
based.
ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order 0
to participate in these proceedings,please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning(305) z
292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:06p.m.,prior to the scheduled meetings;if you are hearing
or voice-impaired, call "711': Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @
tt a/rnoraaoec�aura .irrra2>c�amlCtizera�/De rrulrr� v for meetings of the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners.
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Dated at Key West, Florida, this 2nd day of July, 2021.
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(SEAL) KEVIN MADOK,Clerk of the Circuit Court and
ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County,Florida
Publication Dates:
Key West Citizen:Wed.,07/07/2021 t)
Keys Weekly: Thur.,07/08/2021 c
News Barometer: Fri.,07/09/2021
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