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July 17, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3627 Jimmy Lentz, EMS Director, recommended renewal of the contract with American Transmed based upon provider performance for the purpose of scheduled non -emergent transfers. This item requires a second reading, but does not require an additional hearing. Mr. Lentz then read the ordinance aloud. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the second reading of the Franchise Ordinance of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Granting a Franchise to Operate Non -Emergency Ambulance Service to American Transmed. Ordinance No. 2018-31 Second Reading FRANCHISE ORDINANCE OF THE CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE NON -EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO AMERICAN TRANSMED WHEREAS, Cabarrus County regulates the provision of Vehicles For Hire in Article 82 of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances and N.C. Gen. Stat. 4153A- 258, including franchises for non -emergency ambulance services; and WHEREAS, those services have been provided by American TransMed according to the standards defined in Section 82-52 of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners have held a hearing as required by Section 82-53 of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, based on information submitted by American TransMed and information submitted at the hearing, the Board of Commissioners made the following findings: a. The public necessity and convenience requires the proposed ambulance service. b. Each such ambulance and its required equipment have been certified by the State as acceptable for the type of franchise requested. c. American TransMed and its officers or partners are responsible persons to conduct or work in the proposed business. d. Only duly certified emergency medical technicians are employed as operators and attendants by American TransMed for the non -emergency service franchise. e. All other requirements of Article 82 and all other applicable laws and ordinances have been met. NOW THEREFORE, THE CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES THAT: 1. The Board of Commissioners grants a franchise to American TransMed for the operation of non -emergency ambulance services for the period of July 17, 2018 to June 30, 2021. The terms of this franchise shall include the following: a. The geographic boundary for this franchise shall be the entirety of the County. b. Any change in ownership or management of American TransMed shall terminate the franchise and shall require a new application and new franchise award. c. The franchise may not be sold, assigned, mortgaged or otherwise transferred without the approval of the County and a finding of conformance with all requirements of Article 82. d. The terms of Section 82-57 of the Ordinance shall be included in the franchise agreement as they relate to termination, suspension, or revocation. e. The Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute the franchise agreement with American TransMed, not inconsistent with this Ordinance, after drafting and review by the County Attorney. Approved after readings in two consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners on June 18, 2018 and July 17, 2018, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. S153A-96. BOARD OF COPM7ISSIONERS OF CA13ARRUS COUNTY