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X00': November 4, 1994 A letter dated October 31, 1994, was received from J. David McCormack of the Sebastian River Medical Center. He advised that a new transport company, Able Ambulance, had been recently approved to provide this service in August over the objection of the existing medical transport service based on the lack of need in the county. He felt it was too soon to bring in a third service and recommended that the county wait at least six months to ascertain if a need existed for another provider. November 4, 1994 A letter dated November 4, 1994, was received from Vincent Cacciatore of Palm Garden of Vero Beach, who stated he would like to see the addition of Lifeline Medical Services in Indian River County. He did not state whether or not he felt a public need existed for an additional service. November 7, 1994 A letter was received from Gary Burdsall representing Able Aviation and Air Ambulance, Inc., stating his opposition to an additional certificate being issued to Lifeline Medical Services. He generally stated that his company was required to demonstrate a public need for an additional service, and that he felt Lifeline should be required to do the same. He also questioned why the Indian River Memorial Hospital objected to his application and now supported the application from Lifeline. Other comments were made regarding application related issues. November 4-18, 1994 Seven (7) responses were received out of fifteen sent to various nursing homes or facilities. Of the seven respondents, three have utilized the existing two non -emergency interfacility transport services, were satisfied with those services, and indicated that each request received a - timely response. Two of the three also felt that additional ambulance services would be beneficial in terms of competition. Two of the seven respondents have used only emergency (911) vehicles and have not utilized either of the two non -emergency interfacility transport services. Finally, the two remaining respondents indicated they had not used the non- emergency interfacility transport services. November 14, 1994 A letter was received from Deborah A. Crouse, Director of Lifeline Medical Services, giving some background on her company and noting the reason Lifeline did not renew an earlier certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by Indian River County. Ms. Crouse also stated that Lifeline serves a large number of residents' in North St. Lucie County who prefer to receive their medical care in this county,* which is the premise upon which her company is now applying for a certificate. She also indicated that the Indian River Memorial Hospital has requested that Lifeline assist them with transports when the need arises. Finally-, FEBRUARY 28, 1995 34