Ordinance 2016-44 ORDINANCE NO. 2016- 4 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC
SAFETY AUTHORITY, CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2012-23, AS
THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE,
ATTENDANCE AND FILLING VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR
MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, FAILURE
TO ATTEND MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM,
RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-23, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2012-23, which created the Collier County Public Safety Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board subsequently amended Ordinance No. 2012-23 through its
adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-37; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Authority recommends that the Board rename the advisory
board to the Emergency Medical Authority to more accurately reflect its current purposes,
powers and duties and further recommends that the Board authorizes the advisory board to
evaluate all requests for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to reestablish the Public Safety Authority as the
Emergency Medical Authority and broaden its purposes,powers and duties as recommended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,that:
SECTION ONE: Creation, Purpose, Powers and Duties of the Collier County
Emergency Medical Authority.
There is hereby created the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority(hereinafter the
"Authority"). The Authority is created as an Advisory Board and shall have the following
purposes,powers and duties:
1. To assist the Board of County Commissioners, municipalities, fire departments,
fire commission boards, and law enforcement agencies, including the Collier County Sheriff's
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Office and hospitals, with issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services within all of
Collier County.
2. To analyze issues associated with pre-hospital emergency medical services and
make written recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and involved agencies.
3. To work to improve and enhance pre-hospital emergency medical care within
Collier County, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), first
responder programs and other future EMS delivery programs, with thorough study, education,
and system-wide participation by the response agencies and the local medical community as
noted above.
4. To evaluate current and future Collier County EMS needs, as required, monitor
ALS and BLS response times in meeting Collier County goals and evaluate system performance
measures.
5. To serve as a catalyst to effect cooperative arrangements for the improvement and
better effective utilization of emergency medical resources in Collier County,. Study and focus
on utilizing the resources of all municipal, dependent and independent fire organizations, 911
call centers, law enforcement agencies and the public. Make written recommendations to the
Board of County Commissioners as needed.
6. To make recommendations, as warranted, regarding pre-hospital emergency
training programs, communication systems, and other appropriate facilities and services that
positively impact on the delivery of emergency medical services.
7. To evaluate requests for all Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
(COPCN) from other government and private entities in Collier County, consistent with County
ordinances, and make written recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
reflecting a majority and a minority report, if applicable.
8. To perform or assist with any other function or duty as requested by the Board.
SECTION TWO: Appointment and composition; terms of office; attendance and filling
vacancies.
The Emergency Medical Authority will be a five member citizens committee with
members having no affiliation with any hospital, fire district, EMS, municipality or Collier
County Sheriffs Office.
Terms for all Authority members shall be four years.
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SECTION THREE: Meetings.
1. Regular Meetings. The Authority shall meet quarterly and at other times as necessary.
2. Special Meetings. Special Meetings of the Authority may be called by the Chair, or
the Chairperson of the Medical Directors Subcommittee in cases of emergent protocol or
pharmacological issues,at the request of a majority of the appointed members.
SECTION FOUR: Removal from office; failure to attend meetings.
Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No. 01-
55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION FIVE: Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Authority shall elect a chairman and
vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one year term with eligibility
for reelection. At the end of each term, the Chair shall prepare and submit to the Board and the
County Manager an annual report describing the activities of the Authority.
The presence of a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum of the Authority
necessary to take action and transact business.
The Emergency Medical Authority shall, by majority vote of the entire membership,
adopt by-laws for doing its work and conducting its business as provided by county ordinances.
The by-laws shall include,but not be limited to, its general procedure, funding, and expenditures.
The Authority shall operate in the Sunshine, and shall keep a written record of meetings,
resolutions, fmdings, and determinations. Copies of all of the Authority minutes, resolutions,
reports, and exhibits shall be filed with the Board of County Commissioners and or its Clerk
when appropriate.
SECTION SIX: Repeal of Ordinance No.2012-23, as amended.
Ordinance No. 2012-23, as amended by Ordinance No. 2014-37, is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION SEVEN: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
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invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION EIGHT: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered
or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section,"
"article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION NINE: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by a vote of a majority of the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,this/3441 day of Deali ier , 2016.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Approved as to form and legality:
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Assistant County Attorney
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RICK SCOTT KEN DETZNER
Governor Secretary of State
December 16, 2016
Honorable Dwight E. Brock
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Collier County
Post Office Box 413044
Naples, Florida 34101-3044
Attention: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk
Dear Mr. Brock:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66,Florida Statutes,this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2016-44,which was filed in this office on December 15,
2016.
Sincerely,
Ernest L. Reddick
Program Administrator
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270
www.dos.state.fl.us