HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1994-155RESOLUTTON NO. 155-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE RIGHTS OF MUNICIPALITIES TO
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
(ALS) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SYSTEMS
WITHIN MUNICIPAL FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENTS;
REQUESTING THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION'S SUPPORT OF A SPECIAL ACT AND
GENERAL LAW EXEMPTING MUNICIPALITIES FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENTENCE AND NECESSTTY (COPCN) TO OPERATE;
ENDORSING THE PROPOSED BILLS OR SPECIAL ACTS
AND URGING THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION TO APPROVE SAID CHANGES; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania, Florida, currently provides advanced life support
medical services within its municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Dania enjoy excellent advanced life
support services provided solely by the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania unanimously supports the
Fire Rescue Department's commitment to provide the best quality advanced life support
system, patient care and transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania is committed to maintain
quality response times and the quality of service to all the residents of the city; and
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WHEREAS, the State of Florida currently has sufficient laws, rules and
regulations concerning the local operation of advanced life support services, specifically
F.S.401, and 10d-66; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania supports home rule
authority and the municipal right to decide the level of service provided to its residents;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania has the local governmental power, authority, and
responsibility to protect and preserve the lives, health, safety and welfare of the city's
residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, legislation has been filed with the local legislative delegation
exempting municipalities from the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity (COPN) from the county in which the municipality will
operate; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania deems the proposed
legislation to be in the best interest of our residents and visitors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIry COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section'1. The City Commission of the City of Dania strongly supports the
proposed legislation and urges the Broward Legislative Delegation and the entire State
Legislature to act on and pass the bill as proposed.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and
the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
8th November 1994PASSED and ADOPTED on this day of
Mayor - Co mm r
ATTEST:
City Clerk - Auditor
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS
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Frank C. Adler, City Attorney