Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Consumer Protection Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Government Center East, to consider award of a Class 3 - Basic Life Support (BLS) Transport Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Angelet’s Non-Emergency Wheelchair Transport LLC.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 3½-6(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 3 - BLS Transport services within Broward County.
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Previous Action Taken
No action taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Chapter 3½ 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 processing and reviewing applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), including Class 3 - BLS Transport services. The application process and monitoring of certified agencies are further promulgated through the rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 3½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
The Consumer Protection Division has received and reviewed the application (Exhibit 2) from Angelet’s Non-Emergency Wheelchair Transport LLC and has found the above applicant to be in compliance with all County rules and regulations relating to the provisions of Class 3 - BLS Transport services. The full applications, including exhibits, are maintained by the Consumer Protection Division. The Consumer Protection Division will present the applications to the Board for its consideration during the public hearing scheduled for April 1, 2025. See Exhibit 1 for Notice of Public Hearing.
Source of Additional Information
Philip McChesney, Director, Consumer Protection Division, (954) 519-1223.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.