1994-001 Opposing Changes to Countywide EMS System1
RESOLUTION N0. 1-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING ANY
CHANGES TO THE CURRENT COUNTYWIDE
EMS SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO
FORWARD COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATIVE
AGENCIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Village
Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, that Palm Beaoh County
has undertaken a study regarding the pros and cons of employing a
"Countywide Medical Director"; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of North
Palm Beach fully supports the program instituted by its EMS service
as it exists now, which program has a high success rate; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of North Palm
Beach feels a Countywide Medical Director would have a negative
impact on cities; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 401.25 mandates the county to
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consider the recommendations of the cities. Florida Statutes
401.25 states, in part:
401.25(2)(D)...In issuing the certificate of
public convenience and necessity, the
governing body of each county shall consider
the recommendations of municipalities within
its jurisdiction...
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401.25(6)...In developing standards for
certificates of public convenience and
necessity, the governing body of each county
must consider state guidelines,
recommendations of the local or regional
trauma agency created under Chapter 395, and
the recommendations of municipalities within
its jurisdiction...
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of North Palm
Beach deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens,
residents, and employees of the Village of North Palm Beach to urge
the Board of County Commissioners to consider the wishes of the
municipalities when determining how EMS will be provided !in each
city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North
Palm Beach, Florida, does strongly urge the Board of County
Commissioners to take no action toward implementing a "Countywide
Medical Director" and strongly opposes any changes to the current
Countywide EMS program.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to forward a copy of this Resolution upon passage to the
appropriate Legislative agencies including the Board of County
Commissioners.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
' upon its adoption.
it
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF January 19/9~4~.~
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MAYOR
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VILLAGE CLERK
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