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DEC 2 0 1988 BOOK 75 PACE 417 to say that Hospital, Inc., can supply better care flies in the face of the fact that 60 of the 67 counties in Florida have county -operated systems. Mr. Koolage continued to emphasize the the structure of the Hospital District as related to Hospital, Inc., and Sun Health, and stated that the Hospital as it is presently constituted with those three elements is a fiasco. He was convinced that the only plan is the one the County has proposed. Eggert wished to add that both the City of Sebastian and the City of Fellsmere are supporting the County plan. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve the recommenda- tion of the Emergency Services Coordinating Com- mittee and approve the County Plan to go into effect 10/1/89. Chairman Scurlock asked if there is anything needed in the Motion to authorize negotiation of an interlocal agreement with the Hospital for the months between now and October 1st. Commissioner Eggert confirmed that, as she has expressed at committee meetings, it is her intent to continue to talk with the Hospital and if anything like that were possible, then bring it back to the Commission, but that is not necessarily inherent in her Motion. She does want to accomplish a smooth transition. Commissioner Bird noted that he has changed his mind on this matter several times. His overriding concern was a feeling of thanks to the Hospital District that was in place at the time the paramedic system was started, and he feels somewhat disturbed to take the system from them when they had the courage to start it. Although that system may have some imperfections, he believed it has certainly enhanced medical care in the county. In making his decision, however, he is very much influenced by the overwhelming support of all the different agencies and 18