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- M M Attorney Vitunac noted that if the time works out to be insufficient, that can be changed later, and further noted there is a section that prohibits ambulances being driven in a reckless manner. Commissioner Bird asked if Commissioner Eggert really feels this ordinance is needed even though it is not mandated. Commissioner Eggert advised that when she and Attorney Vitunac talked to the state, it was indicated we should do this, and she also felt it was needed in view of all the problems we have been having. She stressed that rather than beinga situation where we are trying to put the volunteers out of business, she really would like to help the volunteer ambulance squads stay volunteer as long as we can and felt this is a step in that direction. Attorney Vitunac further confirmed that these items were suggested by the DHRS, and we were told it will be mandatory pretty soon. We are authorized to adopt these now, and the state says it will be mandatory shortly after the beginning of the year. Commissioner Bowman noted that the ordinance says pursuant to Section 41.25, we are required to adopt standards. Discussion followed on wording, and Commissioner Wheeler suggested saying either required to do it or follow what the state has set forth. He asked if there is a problem with doing what is required by the state. Commissioner Eggert explained that it does not cover a lot of the problems we have been having. Attorney Vitunac further explained that right now the certificate we grant is simply part of an application from the ambulance provider to Tallahassee, and Tallahassee makes all the decisions. Sec. 401 allowst:he county to have some other input. We asked the state why we should duplicate their insurance requirements, etc., and they said we shouldn't, and, in fact, here is our proposed rule which will take away your. 29 BOOK 70 NV 09 DEC 2 2.987 L J