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In making his recommendation, the EMS director shall consider the following factors: <br />(a) The population density and composition of the likely areas within which the proposed <br />ALS, BLS, or nonemergency medical transport service will operate. <br />(b) The need of the people in the area for ALS, BLS, or non -emergency medical transport <br />service. <br />(c) A comparison of estimated annual requests for service in the particular certificate <br />category with the current number of vehicles satisfying requests. <br />(d) Such other factors as may be considered important by the EMS director. <br />Analysis: <br />On March 3, 2020, Turbo Transport Services LLC submitted an application for Class "E" <br />Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide Wheelchair transport service <br />originating within Indian River County. Pursuant to the Code, staff initiated an investigation to be <br />made regarding the application. <br />There are two (2) other providers who hold a Class `B" certificate in the County as follows: <br />Arc of Indian River County <br />Senior Resource <br />Several attempts were made for all current providers, municipalities, interested groups and the <br />Medical Director to attend an informal meeting for the purpose of receiving information about the <br />proposed service and discuss the need for additional service in the County. Both of the providers <br />did not have any concerns with the addition of another Class "E" COPCN. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the Board conduct the public hearing and -take input from any interested <br />party and upon conclusion of the hearing, approve and grant a Class "E" COPCN to Turbo <br />Transport Services LLC for a period of two (2) years. <br />Attachments: <br />Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Turbo Transport <br />Services LLC. <br />31 <br />