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Item P3 P3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3 Craig Cates,District 1 Michelle Lincoln,District 2 ' David Rice,District 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting February 21, 2024 Agenda Item Number: P3 2023-1987 BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: James K. Callahan N/A AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A public hearing to consider an application for issuance of a Class B Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity COPCN to Aloha Medical Services for the operation of a BLS Transport Service, as well as a Non-Emergency Transport Service in Monroe County, Florida, except for within the city limits of Marathon. for the period 02/01/2024 through 01/31/2026 for responding to requests for inter-facility transports. Aloha Medical Services is not permitted to perform 911 emergency response work in Monroe County. ITEM BACKGROUND: Aloha Medical Services has submitted an application for a new Class B COPCN. The Class B COPCN will be for the period commencing on 02/01/2024 and ending on 01/31/2026. 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. Per County Ordinance, all existing COPCN holders were notified via email of the Public Hearing for the new COPCN. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: 3034 N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: Notice of Public Hearing-Aloha Class B COPCN.pdf Aloha Class B Certificate 12.04.2023.pdf Aloha Medical Services, Inc Application for Class B COPCN—Redacted.pdf Aloha COPCN Review.pdf FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: 02/01/2024 Expiration Date: 01/31/2026 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: Yes, mandated by the State of Florida 3035 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on January 31, 2024, at 9:00 A.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 following: ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO ALOHA MEDICAL SERVICES, INC FOR THE OPERATION OF A CLASS B NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR INTER-FACILITY TRANSPORTS WITHIN MONROE COUNTY, FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1,2024 THROUGH JANUARY 31,2026. The public can participate in the January 31, 2024 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at „Po......J,,,ll;�1, , ;ar oe,l,.;o �„n, y.... ,ll;1, „a, izensJdel`ai.!ltaas� . ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office,by phoning(305)292- 4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:06p.m.,prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call "711': Live Closed-Captioning is available via our web portal @ Atth.W 2i �n,( for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners. DATED at Key West,Florida, this day of January, 2024. (SEAL) KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publication Dates: Keys Citizen: Keys Weekly: Thur., News Barometer: Fri., 3036 I- CV) 0 M w 1 0 0 '\ 'j \ 40. \ / E J cl){ \ Cl) \ \ U ( ƒ [ § ) @ % Q © 2 » o o .� • / > ( 2 CZ) \ 2 oo ? 7 »� Q ® 7 ° z z 9 d k \ \ o Q � zCo o Co » o o ° 2 \ oo �� ' � o ® w o a k > \ \ % \ •� 0 2 uul q / ƒ ƒ 2 / 41 � 7 0 / 2 Cd = k co o t C) Z, (o E / co \ .\ co w _ \ } \ cpe U W / ° § / « 0co o z � � » z / � \ @ \ 2 0 2 ° / .\ ( o d / / U / 7 � 77 / a \ f � 2 _ , » ® 0.4 \ / k 0.4 / \ co \ ( m z / / , ) k \ Z — k L. \ 2 2 2 00 Q o 4 t § < o g 2 § fu �% / U) 2 \ \ ƒ \ { ) u o & g = - _ _ § a @ P / / // k / � o t § W � co Z2, � \ IS\ 1- •\ \ / \ / 0 0 § U 00 M O M MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN) CLASS B NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (PRINT OR TYPE) 0 INITIAL APPLICATION-$950.00 ❑ RENEWAL APPLICATION-$475.00 IF RENEWAL,PLEASE LIST NUMBER OF PREVIOIL'IS CERTIFICATE:# 1. NAME OF SERVICE Aloha Medical Services, Inc BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS PO BOX 2207 Wauchula, FL 33873 BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER 833-772-5642 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 863-832-7930 2. TYPE OF OWNERSHIP(i.e.,Sole Proprietor,Partnership,Corporation,etc.) Sole Proprietor DATE OF INCORPORATION OR FORMATION OF THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 11/18/2022 3. LIST ALL OFFICERS,DIRECTORS,AND SHAREHOLDERS(Use separate sheet if necessary): NAME AGE ADDRESS TELEPHONE# POSITION/TITLE James Roesner 40 105 W Summit St Wauchula,FL 33873 309-525-1298 CEO/Owner Craig Daw 34 3297 County Road%4 BoMing Green,FL 33834 863-832-7930 Director of Operations Mathew Lizotte 28 402 S 6th Ave Wauchula,FL 33873 863-214-621 O Director of Mobile Medicine 4. DESCRIBE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA(S)THAT YOUR SERVICE DESIRES TO SERVE(Use separate sheet if necessary): Marathon Key 5. LIST THE ADDRESS AND/OR DESCRIBE THE LOCATION OF YOUR BASE STATION AND ALL SUB- STATIONS(Use separate sheet if necessary): BASE STATION 1115 Hwy 17 Wauchula, FL 33873 SUB-STATION Florida Keys substation pending COPCN approval Page 1 of M O M 6. DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM(Attach copy of all FCC licenses): FRE UECIES CALL NUMBERS #OF MOBILES #OF PORTABLES 452.0375-457.6375 WRYE327 Cell Phones 7. LIST THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE(3)U.S.CITIZENS WHO WILL ACT AS REFERENCES FOR YOUR SERVICE: NAME ADDRESS Dr. Edwin Cary Pigman 1210 US HWY 27 Lake Placid, FL 33852 Denise Grimsley 107 East Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Dr. James Hubler 530 NE Glen Oak Ave Peoria, IL 61637 S. ATTACH A SCHEDULE OF RATES WHICH YOUR SERVICE WILL CHARGE DURING THE COPCN PERIOD. 9. PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF ADEQUATE INSURANCE COVERAGE DURING THE COPCN PERIOD. 10. ATTACH 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 NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND VEHICLE. 11. ATTACH A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT,MADE PAYABLE TO THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. 12. ATTACH A COPY OF AUDIT REPORT AS REQUIRED BY THE MONROE COUNTY NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ORDINANCES. L THE UNDERSIGNED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ABOVE NAMED SERVICE,DO HEREBY ATTEST MY SERVICE MEETS ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF A NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN MONROE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA. I FURTHER ATTEST THAT ALL THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION,TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE,IS TRUE AND CORRECT. S�I' ALICANT1 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NotaryiCpBIlo da 111 fb:' N 446739 a a027 NOTARY SEAL Notary Public St- ,i Florida "�I F. C arts 1AA: ' MYfr'0lARfti►.. rim445738 NO.1" RY SIGH A"1 _.. 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W, x W W W W r6 U U U U Q m m m m w O O ❑ ❑ ® O O O LL w LL LL V— dq 0 M Federal Communications Commission Wireless Telecommunications Bureau �I RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION L "V IC All LICENSEE: ALOH ,MEDICAL RVICES INC„ Call Sign File Number o WRYE327 0010632874 41 Radio Service ATTN:CRAIG DAW IG-Industrial/Business Pool,Conventional ALOHA MEDICAL SERVICESC % 402 SOUTH 6TH ACE WAUCHULA,FL 33873 "%" % Regulatory Status PMRS Frequency Coordination Number FCC Registration Number(FRN): 0034 8 RSAA0725230811 Grant Date Effec 'eal Expiration Date Print Date 07-29-2023 07t 023 " Ac 07-29-2033 07-29-2023 STATION 1, 1AICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fixed Location Address or Mobile Area of Operation",' � Loc.l Area of operationOperating iHARDEE county, around 27-32-33 9 AUCHULA, Antennas Loc Ant Frequencies Sta. No. No. Emission tput E Ant. Ant. Construct ��� Cis, lWts Pagers Designat � Power (w ) �) HtITp AAT Deadline No. No, (MHz) (watts) p/' meters meters Date 1 1 000452.03750004 MO 10 I IKOF3E ,.000 4.000 07-29-2024 1 1 000452.53750000 MO 10 11KOF3E 4.00t/,' "4.00 " 07-29-2024 1 1 000456.56250000 MO 10 11KOF3E 4.00DNO 07-29-2024 000457.11250000 MO 14 11K0F3E 4.406 /'4 AA./T 07-29-2024 01 / °ii �c,�w� i 1 1 000457.63750000 MO 10 11KOF3E 4„000 4.000 i �. 07-29-2024 Conditions: Pursuant to§309(h)of the Communications Act of 1934,as amended,47 U.S.C.§309(h),this license is subject to the following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the license not the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of 1934,as amended. See 47 U.S.C.§310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by§706 of the Communications Act of 1934,as amended. See 47 U.S.C.§606. FCC 601-LM Page I of 2 August 2021 ReportMill Evaluation. Call 214.513.1636 for license N d' O M Licensee Name: ALOHA MEDICAL SERVICES INC. Call Sign: WRYE327 File number: 0010632874 Print Date:07-29-2023 Control Points Control Pt.No. 1 Address:402 SOUTH 6TH ACE City:WAUCH LA County: HARDEE State:FL Telephone Number:(863)832-7930 Associated Call Signs #NAB Waivers/Conditions: NONE /1Ad" � / AA%/' f ! G R 0 j�! 4 ! FCC 601-LM Page 2 of 2 August 2021 ReportMill Evaluation. Call 214.513.1636 for license M d' O M Aloha Medical Services 105 W Summit St „. Wauchula FL 33873 Schedule of Fees To whom it may concern, Below is the list of scheduled fees. BLS $796.32 ALS 1 $935.63 ALS 2 $1892.16 SCT $4159.80 _....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Oxygen $112.00 Mileage $30.00 X Craig Daw Director of Operatons dq dq DocuSlgn Envelope ID:9F044SE9-29EF--4F9B•B 75 A F Al 6C318 M =DA'TR(MWDW0YY) ACOR& CERTIFICATE 4F LIABILITY INSURANCE THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: It the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the pollcy(les)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer ti his to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsements. PROOLIcER Excel Risk Services E" 8065 Highway 41 A PHONE 931.2T2-5224 ®'� Clarksville TN 37032 E E BWahl WIS outlook.com INSURER S AFFORDING COVERAOE NAIC i INSURER A;Markel Insurance Company MSUREO Aloha Medical Services,Inc INSURER PO Box 2207 INSURER Wauchula FL 33873 INSURERO TNSURER E; IN RER F COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INS TYPE Of INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER —P7506Y EFF Y EXP LIMITS A ✓ COWERCLALOENERAL WL mm MTK8000t082-01 0124/2023 0612412024 FAGiOCCURRENCE S 1000000 CLAIKSMADE ✓ OCCUR $10000 MED EJCP aw $10000 PERSONAL L ADV INJURY $1000000 DENL AGGREGATE s PER GENERALAGMGATE $2000000 POLICY 'JECT LOC PRooucrs.co►proPACG s 2000000 OTHEFL s A Auromosa.au*AL TY A80001082-01 412023 t0612412024 U10020- s 1000000 ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Pw pww) 1 OWNED ® BODILY INJURY(Pdr sccmw) S OS ONLY AUrHIM NON-0OWHE0 ERTY AUTOS ONLY AUTOSONLY S s U 0RELLAUM ODCUR EACHOCCUARENCE S MLLq CLAIM3 AAM AGGREGATEDEO RETENTION f wORxERSCOMPOI<ATION -Frr— AND EMPLOYOW UAearrY Y 1 N -aTATL1TE ANYPROPRIETORIPARIIIEROMCUTIVE NIA E.L.EACH ACCIDENT i OFFICEPACEMBEFtEXCLUDEDIN ' E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE 7 E .dww4s urdsr "�"' E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT f A uninsurod mowdsl.symbol T MTAII00010112-01 612R2023 0612R2024 1000000 A comp r caft1oII IIITA80001082-01 6IM023 OW202024 1000 dsduetlbls A Profse$10md udaty 80001082-01 812412023 0612412024 DESCRI10TION OF 0PEAA1001 LOCATION!I VEHICLLI WA ORO IPI.Add Omg RsnwAs/clwdv*our be WAthW N won spm Is n w*o Professional Liability-1000000each medical Incident;2000000 aggregate se1MOlestation4WOO per person per occurrence;300000 aggregate per policy period COMFICATE HOLDERC L T Flortdo Departmient of HeaM SHOULD ANY Of E ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 2 Sold Cyproras Way Bin A-22 THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE INILL BE DE EKED IN Tallahassee, 9 ACCORDANCE E POUCY PROVISIONS. ® e RD CORPORATION. All rights served. A ( 1 S} 1`he wants and o istrlred �f AC LO dq UL M O W Y W � / ql CD U! cm _LL o R o coo G i ZE C r O r 2 M s r atu E ao Q le o m 40 CD IL px Q /% ////%%r✓/ %�/�/�i /i r /rr Z W dq 0 i eo Aloha Medical Services 105 W Summit St ' ....... Wauchula, FL33873 Method of Screening To whom it may concern, Aloha Medical Services, Inc. utilizes an in-house dispatch center that operates 24/7.The dispatch center verifies that every call we respond to requires only non-emergency medical transportation. X Craig Daw Director of Operations f- Aloha Medical Services " 105 W Summit St Wauchula FL 33873 Dear Monroe County Officials, Thank you for taking the time to review our application for COPCN. We appreciate the City of Marathon Fire Chief's past request for a carve-out and understand the importance of ensuring effective transportation services in the community. At Aloha Medical Services,we are committed to maintaining a collaborative relationship with the County of Monroe, including Marathon, and addressing the unique needs and considerations of the community. Our transport intentions involve providing interfacility transports from Marathon and other keys to alleviate the burden of lengthy transfers. Freeing the county and city ambulances to focus on emergency responses. We value open communication and are open to further discussions to better understand any specific concerns or requirements that the City of Marathon and Monroe County may have. Our goal is to contribute positively to the community by providing reliable and efficient transportation services while respecting and accommodating the requests and priorities of local authorities. If there are specific details or additional information you would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to the transportation needs of Monroe County and all the cities within. Best Regards, Craig Daw Director of Operations .!::�..ig..:.. . . ...°���.. ..!..q..!:!.a..1:�p:.�".d..!_�.a..�.:`�.�"..r i.�;::�".:`�.. q.!n 863-832-7930 3047 co dq 0 M cu 0 0 O O O O O O O O p O O Q •a O O O O O O O O O O � � � O O X N N N N ti C F z° cu +_ +-� o U � w Q U XOL Q U U U U U J ~ O ~ C C C C Z zU C C CC W W W W W w W o U a) JLAi >, Z Z O U w w w w a� D E E E 5 a H H H H H H H H E- H H H z Q w FL w a Y c a� c z Q O O 2 a C) cu o L a 0c o ° E o L Z L O O o o� N c Z w -j U) W U C o J m 8 U m Z Z ------ m Q � O W V a a� 4 J E c! G y v d O v V Q Q a Q Q © 0. ow w w a�U _ E W N M �t tl? CO to CO 67 O N t*> [t CO t- op (D O N M N J (V CV (V (V za —___ _— ---- —-- ------ �� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroet ' 'IP t Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem James K.Scholl,District 3 Craig Cates,District 1 - Michelle Lincoln,District 2 �.� David Rice,District 4 Monroe County Fire Rescue 490 63Td Street Ocean Marathon,FL 33050 Phone(305)289-6004 �" MEMORANDUM TO: Nicole Lyons FROM: Cara Johnson SUBJECT: Check for Deposit- COPCN DATE: November 30, 2023 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Attached please find Check_ dated November 21, 2023 in the amount of$950.00 per check to be deposited in revenue account 141-342000-RC 00345. These checks have been issued for the initial application of a Class B Certificate of Public Convenience for Aloha Medical Services, Inc. Thank you, Cara Johnson 3049 ALOHA MEWCAL SERVICES,INC Lo WA CHUL40FL33873 t�Z! �23 C DAFE PAY TO THE DOLLARS � i WAUCHULA a-,o-wn.A Gjvp He 13 To BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS County of Monroe Mayor Merrill Raschein,District 5 Mayor Pro Tem James K.Scholl,District 3 The Florida Keys Craig Cates,District 1 ., Jl Michelle Lincoln,District 2 Robert B.Shillinger,County Attorney** David Rice,District 4 Pedro J.Mercado,Sr.Assistant County Attorney" Cynthia L.Hall,Sr.Assistant County Attorney" Christine Limbert-Barrows,Assistant County Attorney" Office of the County Attorney Derek V.Howard,Sr.Assistant County Attorney" 1111 12'Street,Suite 408 Peter H.Morris,Assistant County Attorney ** Key West,FL 33040 Patricia Fables,Assistant County Attorney (305)292-3470 Office Joseph X.DiNovo,Assistant County Attorney" (305)292-3516 Fax Kelly Dugan,Assistant County Attorney Christina Cory,Assistant County Attorney Nathalia Archer,Assistant County Attorney **Board Certified in City,County&Local Govt.Law MEMORANDUM TO: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Bob Shillinger, County Attorney FROM: Christina Cory,Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: Aloha Medical Services,Inc. COPCN Application I have reviewed the application submitted by Aloha Medical Services, Inc. for a Class B certificate of public convenience and necessity. Aloha's application complies with the Ordinance and there is no evidence of any violation of the requirements contained in Monroe County's Code of Ordinances. 3052