Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: January 31, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, M.D., MPH, Department Manager
FROM: Christian C. Zuver, M.D., Medical Director
CONTACT: Nancy Diaz
PHONE: (407) 836-8936
DIVISION: EMS Office of the Medical Director
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of the renewal Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to provide Advanced Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027. There is no cost to the County. (EMS Office of the Medical Director)
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PURPOSE: The EMS Office of the Medical Director (“EMS”) requests the approval of the application to renew the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“COPCN” or “Certificate”) for Greater Orlando Aviation Authority ((GOAA”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) transport services in Orange County, Florida. GOAA submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 2005. In accordance with the Orange County Code, EMS has reviewed GOAA’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints againt GOAA, and the status of GOAA has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners renew GOAA’s Certificate.
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