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The IRCVAS fleet currently consists of seven (7) emergency transport vehicles. An additional vehicle has been approved by HRS as a result__ of the matching (50-50) grant process. The fleet appears to be suf- - ficient in terms of numbers to serve the assigned response area. It should be noted that of the $51,101.56 total cost of the new vehicle, $25,550.78 is being received from the matching grant. An additional $22,966.00 has recently been received from distribution of proceeds from an estate and $2,000.00 from another estate. The net cost for IRCVAS is only $584.78 which will be paid from restricted donations. Financial reports indicate that the Squad is solvent, although re- serves have continued to be utilized for operational purposes during the past year. A copy'of the Financial Status Report is included in the report for perusal ending August 31, 1988. The Squad is insured through the firm.of Burke, Bogart & Brownell, Inc.. and is adequately insured under policy numbers GPPD16738C13 and K00011375984. Copies of the insurance policies are available for re- view in the Department of Emergency Management Services. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The general consensus of the other EMS providers in Indian River County was that the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity should be renewed for the standard period of two years. From obser- vation and comments it was generally felt that IRCVAS has worked prodigiously in continuing to provide a quality EMS service. The Medical Director also is concerned that the staffing levels must be maintained, whether paid or volunteer, so that a deterioration in the quality of care does not result. Dr. Moore remarked that the Squad appears to be doing a creditable job. It should be noted that the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity approved for the Town of Indian River Shores recently was based on IRCVAS improving its ability to respond to the total of its service area including the North Heach area by June, 1989. This issue has been discussed in detail with Chief Matt Wotherspoon and he advised that the Squad would accomplish that objective. In terms of anticipated additional staff, the Squad has 'seven (7) First Aiders enrolled in EMT class. There is also four (4) EMT's en- rolled in Paramedic class. Strung recruiting efforts are continuing in an effort to secure and train additional volunteers. It was in- dicated that the Squad is currently attempting to secure a parcel.of land on the west side of the City on which to construct an additional station. The Squad advises that they have commitments from a con- tractor to construct the building free of charge if the Squad will provide the materials. It appears that the alternatives available to the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners are as .follows: 1. Grant the request and -renew the Certificate of Public 'Convenience and Necessity to the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad for a period of two years. 2. Grant the request for -renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to the Indian River County Vol- unteer Ambulance Squad for a period of two years based on the condition that: A. IRCVAS position a third BLS EMS transport unit in the western city limits within a reasonable time period and fully staff the service location. 33 FOO 74 F, c 47