Agenda 09/10/2019 Item #16E 4 (COPCN w/Ambitrans Transport)09/10/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to renew the annual Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)
for Ambitrans Medical Transport, Inc. to provide Class 2 Advanced Life Support (ALS) inter -
facility transport ambulance service for a period of one year.
OBJECTIVE: To continue provision of Class 2 ALS inter -facility transport services in Collier County
by a private provider.
CONSIDERATIONS: A COPCN may be approved routinely by the Board as provided by Section 50-
60 of the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances governing medical transportation services.
Ambitrans inter-facility transport was granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity on
October 25, 2011, by the Board. Staff has deemed Ambitrans renewal application as complet e and
recommends that the COPCN be renewed for one year. A Class 2 operator provides post-hospital inter-
facility medical transfer services, both within and outside the County.
Section 50-60 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances provides:
Each certificate holder shall file within 90 days of expiration, an application for renewal of his
certificate. Renewals shall be based upon the same standards, as the granting of the original
certificate along with such other factors as may be relevant. The renewal applicat ion shall be
accompanied by a $250.00 renewal fee. The renewal certificate may be approved routinely by the
board, upon advice of the administrator, or the board may hold a hearing on same.
These requirements have been met and the administrator recommends renewal. The Emergency Medical
Authority reviewed the application on August 14, 2019 and unanimously recommended that the
Certificate be renewed.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the Board for the granting of this certificate. The Board
is requested to accept and recognize as revenue in Fund (490) the $250.00 application fee with the
corresponding application.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: A hearing is not required for renewal. If a hearing is held, the Board
must find that the standards set forth in Section 50-57 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances have been
satisfied based on competent evidence as follows:
(1) That there is a public necessity for the ser vice. In making such determination, the Board of
County Commissioners shall consider, as a minimum, the following factors:
a. The extent to which the proposed service is needed to improve the overall emergency
medical services (EMS) capabilities of the County.
b. The effect of the proposed service on existing services with respect to quality of service
and cost of service.
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c. The effect of the proposed service on the overall cost of EMS service in the county.
d. The effect of the proposed service on existing hospitals and other health care facilities.
e. The effect of the proposed service on personnel of existing services and the availability of
enough qualified personnel in the local area to adequately staff all existing services.
(2) That the applicant has enough knowledge and experience to properly operate the proposed
service.
(3) That, if applicable, there is an adequate revenue base for the proposed service.
(4) That the proposed service will have enough personnel and equipment to adequately cover the
proposed service area.
This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. JAB
RECOMMENDATION: To award a Class 2 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to
Ambitrans Medical Transport, Inc., for a period of one year.
Prepared by: Dan E. Summers, Director, Bureau of Emergency Services
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Ambitran Certificate (PDF)
2. Ambitran Permit (PDF)
3. Exhibit A - Vehicle List (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.E.4
Doc ID: 9798
Item Summary: Recommendation to renew the annual Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity (COPCN) for Ambitrans Medical Transport, Inc. to provide Class 2 Advanced Life Support
(ALS) inter-facility transport ambulance service for a period of one year.
Meeting Date: 09/10/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Secretary – Emergency Management
Name: Kathy Heinrichsberg
08/14/2019 3:54 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Bureau of Emer Svc – Emergency Management
Name: Daniel Summers
08/14/2019 3:54 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Paula Brethauer Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 08/14/2019 4:18 PM
Emergency Management Daniel Summers Additional Reviewer Completed 08/15/2019 10:12 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 08/15/2019 3:15 PM
County Attorney's Office Jennifer Belpedio Level 2 Attorney of Record Review Completed 08/19/2019 11:27 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/19/2019 1:14 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/21/2019 4:59 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Additional Reviewer Completed 08/22/2019 5:07 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/26/2019 2:48 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/10/2019 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1711 Attachment: Ambitran Certificate (9798 : 2019-20 Ambitrans CoPCN)
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Packet Pg. 1712 Attachment: Ambitran Permit (9798 : 2019-20 Ambitrans CoPCN)
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Packet Pg. 1713 Attachment: Exhibit A - Vehicle List (9798 : 2019-20 Ambitrans CoPCN)
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Packet Pg. 1714 Attachment: Exhibit A - Vehicle List (9798 : 2019-20 Ambitrans CoPCN)