Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Consumer Protection Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider the award of a Class 2 - Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transfer Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), a Class 3 - Basic Life Support (BLS) Transport Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and a Class 5 - Advanced Life Support (ALS) Specialty Transport Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Positive Mobility, LLC, d/b/a Elite Medical Response.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 3 ½-6(f) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, a public hearing must be held to consider the award or denial of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the Board of County Commissioners with an opportunity to receive public comments concerning an applicant seeking to provide Class 2 - ALS Transfer services, Class 3 - BLS Transport services, and Class 5 - ALS Specialty Transport services within Broward County.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Chapter 3 ½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances identifies the process by which every person, firm, corporation, or association must abide to provide emergency medical services within Broward County, Florida. The Consumer Protection Division acts as the designee of the County Administrator for the purposes of reviewing and processing applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, including Class 2 - ALS Transfer, Class 3 - BLS Transport, and Class 5 - ALS Specialty Transport services. The application process and monitoring of certified agencies are further promulgated through the rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 3 ½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
The Consumer Protection Division has received and reviewed the applications from Positive Mobility, LLC, d/b/a Elite Medical Response, and has found the above applicant to be in compliance with all County rules and regulations relating to the provisions of Class 2 - ALS Transfer, Class 3 - BLS Transport, and Class 5 - ALS Specialty Transport services. The full applications, including attachments, are maintained by the Consumer Protection Division. The Consumer Protection Division will present the applications to the Board for consideration during the public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026.
Source of Additional Information
Philip McChesney, Director, Consumer Protection Division, (954) 519-1223.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.