Ambulance services—Application for franchise.
Henderson Municipal Code § 4.80.120
in effect4.80.120 - Ambulance services—Application for franchise.
A. Whenever the number of ambulance service franchisees within the city is less than the maximum number established by the city council pursuant to this chapter, or if the city council has not established a maximum number of such franchises but has determined that a new ambulance service franchise will serve the public convenience and necessity as provided in section 4.80.090, a person may apply for a new franchise by submitting an application with the department on such form or in such format as the department shall require.
B. The application shall be in writing and shall include, at a minimum, the following:
1. For a sole proprietor:
a. The name and business and residence addresses of the applicant; and
b. A list of any other businesses in which the sole proprietor has a five percent or greater ownership interest.
2. For a corporation:
a. The corporate name, date and place of incorporation, the address of its principal place of business, and identification of the ownership and control of the applicant, including:
(i) A list of the officers and directors and persons who may otherwise control the operations of the corporation;
(ii) A list of all shareholders of five percent or more of the shares of the corporation;
(iii) A list of any businesses in which any of the persons listed in item 2(a)(i) and (ii) have a five percent or more ownership interest;
b. A copy of the articles of incorporation and all effective amendments certified by the appropriate officer of the state of incorporation; and
c. A certificate of good standing from the Nevada Secretary of State.
3. For a limited liability company:
a. The limited liability company name, date and place of organization, the address of the principal place of business and the ownership and control of the limited liability company, including:
(i) Whether the limited liability is managed by member(s) or manager(s);
(ii) A list of the managers, members, officers and persons who may otherwise control the operations of the limited liability company;
(iii) A list of any businesses in which any of the persons listed in item 3(b) have a five percent or more ownership interest;
b. A copy of the articles of organization.
4. For a partnership or, association:
a. The names of the owners, partners or the persons comprising the partnership or association, the names and percentage of ownership of each owner, partner or person, and the business and residence addresses of each owner, partner or person.
b. A list of any businesses in which any of the persons listed in item 4(a) have a five percent or more ownership interest; and
c. A copy of the partnership agreement or articles of association.
5. A statement with such references as may be acceptable to the department describing the qualifications and experience of the applicant and the personnel who will manage the ambulance service franchise; all geographic areas and all other jurisdictions currently or previously provided ambulance service by the applicant, including performance standards achieved and levels of service provided. This section shall not be deemed to preclude an application from a new business entity; provided that the principals in such entity are able to demonstrate to city council, in city council's sole discretion, that the new entity can satisfy the requirements for a franchise set forth in this chapter.
6. A letter of intent from an insurance carrier stating that, if a franchise is granted, an insurance policy will be issued for liability insurance in the amount and under the conditions stated in this chapter.
7. A letter of commitment from a qualified institution acceptable to the department stating that, if a franchise is granted, performance security in the kind and amount stated in section 4.80.260 of this chapter will be issued securing the applicant's performance under the franchise agreement.
8. A written description of the ALS and the computer-aided dispatch system, or other system the applicant intends to utilize, which must be based within the city and be compatible with the PSAP's CAD.
9. A written description of the communication system and dispatch procedures the applicant intends to utilize, including a copy of the applicant's application to the Federal Communication Commission for an appropriate license;
10. The color scheme, logo and uniform design proposed to be used to designate the ambulance(s) and personnel of the applicant, which shall not be the same as or confusingly similar to the color schemes or designs of the fire department or other ambulance service providers operating in the city as determined by the fire chief in his or her sole discretion.
11. A description of the applicant's proposed operating procedures related to training, staffing, billing, collections, customer relations and maintenance of records.
12. Written information as required by the CFO to allow evaluation of whether the applicant is financially able to provide ambulance services, including but not limited to:
a. A statement outlining the extent to which the applicant has been in the ambulance service business before filing the application, and
b. Documented financial and other information as the CFO may require to ascertain financial viability of an applicant.
13. Documented proof verifying current CAAS accreditation.
14. A copy of the applicant's health district ambulance service permit.
15. A copy of the applicant's Federal Communications Commission license.
16. If an applicant is operating under a fictitious firm name, a copy of the certificate filed pursuant to NRS 602.
C. All documents provided by the applicant as part of the completed application or provided as supplemental thereto and all statements, representations, warranties and promises made therein by the applicant and relied upon by the city in granting a franchise shall be binding upon the franchisee.
(Ord. No. 3292, § 2, 10-6-2015)
Source: City of Henderson, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURELI_CH4.80EMMESE_4.80.120AMSEPPFRFetched: 11/1/2026