§ 2-3-50. Disposition of applications.

(a)

(1) Following receipt of the administrator's recommendation of the application for a certificate, the board shall consider the application at any regular or special meeting. All such applications shall be considered at a public hearing.

(2)

The same persons who are required to be notified in section 2-3-49(b)(1), in addition to any persons who have filed written objections to the application if, liberally construed, a statement of substantial interest appears on the face of their objection, shall be entitled to reasonable written notice by registered mail, return receipt requested, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Notice shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. However, failure to provide such notice shall not be jurisdictional.

(3)

After such public hearing, the board may issue a certificate to the applicant, authorizing the whole or any part of the operations covered by the application, or may deny the application.

(b)

Prior to granting any certificate, the board shall determine that the proposed service, to the extent to be authorized by the certificate, is or will be required by the present or future public convenience or necessity and that the applicant is financially and otherwise able to provide adequate and uninterrupted service at the times required. Proof of insurance in amounts to be determined by the board must be submitted to the county administrator prior to any applicant receiving a certificate in order to protect the public from any personal injury or property damage arising from the applicant's operations.

(c)

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the board shall issue a certificate to municipalities meeting the requirements of F.S. Chapter 401 and Chapter 10D-66 of the Florida Administrative Code.

(d)

Any certificate issued under this section shall contain the following:

(1)

The name of the grantee;

(2)

The route or the territory over which the grantee is permitted to operate at each level of service covered;

(3)

A statement that the grantee possesses insurance in the amount set by the board, that the county is named as an additional co-insured and that the grantee further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the county for any claims or losses arising from its operations; and

(4)

Such additional terms, conditions and limitations as the board deems necessary or proper in the public interest.

(Ord. No. 84-03, § 5, 2-14-84)