HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-184RESOLUTION NO. 20-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RATIFYING AN ORDER OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR FURTHER EXTENDING CERTIFICATES OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of
Local Emergency Covid-19 Public Health Emergency ("St. Lucie County Declaration of
Emergency"); and
2. The findings in the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency are incorporated
herein and,
3. On March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention ('CDC") issued the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidance advising individuals to
adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more than 10
people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to certain
establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
4. On March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until April
30, 2020; and
5. On March 24, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order No.
20-83 directing the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue a public health
advisory to all persons over 65 years of age and persons that have serious underlying medical
conditions that place them at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 urging them to stay home
and to take such other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19; and
6. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-83, the Governor of the State of Florida further
directed the State Surgeon General and the State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory
providing that individuals should cease all social or recreational gatherings of 10 or more people;
and
7. On March 25, 2020, .the State Surgeon General issued a Public Health Advisory
consistent with Executive Order 20-83; and
8. On March 25, 2020, the President of the United States declared that a major
disaster exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
9. On April 1, 2020, the Governor of the State of Florida issued Executive Order 20-
91 directing senior citizens, individuals with a significant underlying medical condition, and
persons engaging in nonessential services or activities to stay at home; and,
10. Due to Executive Order 20-91, the Board has cancelled all public meetings through
April 30, 2020. The next Board meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2020; and,
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11. Pursuant to Chapter 401 and Section 152.01(1)(n), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 18,
Article III, of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, the Board of County Commissioners issues
certificates of public convenience and necessity ("COPCN") for emergency medical transport
services, advanced life support services, basic life support services, air ambulances and wheelchair
transport services; and
12. Pursuant to Section 18-62, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, COPNs may be
renewed based upon the recommendation of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
and approval of the Board of County Commissioners; and,
13. In conjunction with the cancellation of all public meetings, the date of the next
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee meeting is unknown; and,
14. There are several COPCNs which will expire prior to the May 19, 2020 Board
meeting, including those issued to the St. Lucie County Fire District; and,
15. The services provided by these COPCN holders are particularly essential to the
community during the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
16. Paragraph 2 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the
County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and
prosperity, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency; and
17. Paragraph 4 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the
County Administrator may suspend, toll or extend the time requirements, notice requirements
and deadlines for final action on applications for permits, licenses, rates and other approvals
under the St. Lucie County Code; and,
18. On April 22, 2020, the County Administrator issued Order No. 20-025 extending all
COPCNs which would otherwise expire on or before July 31, 2020, subject to proof of compliance
with the insurance requirements set forth in Section 18-57, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances;
and,
19. On x, 2020, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-XX ratifying Emergency Order
No. 20-025; and,
20. On July X, 2020, the County Administrator issued Order No. 20-025 further
extending all COPCNs which would otherwise expire on or before September 30, 2020, subject to
proof of compliance with the insurance requirement set forth in Section 18-57, St. Lucie County
Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. The County Administrator's July 28, 2020 Order No. 20-053 further extending
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) which would otherwise
expire on or before September 30, is hereby ratified.
2. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Cathy Townsend, Chair AYE
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky, Vice Chair AYE
Commissioner Sean Mitchell AYE
Commissioner Linda Bartz AYE
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18 day of August, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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