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) and a Class 3 - Basic Life Support (BLS) Transport Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to E Care Ambulance, Inc.
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Chapter 3 1/2-6(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 and Class 3 - BLS 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 1/2 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 and Class 3 - BLS Transport services. The application process and monitoring of certified agencies are further promulgated through the rules and regulations set fo...
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