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File #: 2026-22064   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/12/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of the Renewal of the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Automatic Aid/Mutual Aid Agencies by Marion County Fire Rescue (Budget Impact - None)
Attachments: 1. LRM 2026-84 COMPLETE, 2. COPCN Renewal for MCFR

 

SUBJECT:

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Request Approval of the Renewal of the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Automatic Aid/Mutual Aid Agencies by Marion County Fire Rescue (Budget Impact - None)

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INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

James Banta, Fire Chief

Fire Rescue

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Marion County Fire Rescue has been providing emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of Marion County since 1978. In 1994, the level was increased from basic life support to advanced life support non-transport. Then, in 2008, it was upgraded to advanced life support transport. The attached application seeks to renew the advanced life support transport certificate of public convenience and necessity (COPCN). The current term is valid from March 10, 2020, through March 9, 2026.  If the renewal is approved, the COPCN will be valid through March 9, 2032.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve and authorize the chairman to execute the renewal of the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Automatic Aid/Mutual Aid Agencies by Marion County Fire Rescue.

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