By Kelly Cuculiansky
The News Journal
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — The City Council decided on a “wait and see” approach before taking a position on whether to support legislation that would expand who can provide emergency medical transport in Volusia County.
EVAC, a private nonprofit company, is the only authorized ambulance service provider for the entire county. If approved, newly proposed state legislation would allow some Volusia cities to take control of emergency transport within their jurisdictions.
At a Tuesday night meeting, the council discussed whether to support a House bill proposed by Florida Rep. Dwayne Taylor, a former Daytona Beach city commissioner. It’s similar to a bill vetoed by Gov. Jeb Bush eight years ago, except this latest bill doesn’t require a countywide referendum.
Full story: If passed, cities with populations exceeding 30,000 could provide transport services