A franchise may be granted if the county finds that:
(A) The applicant shows a reasonable effort to meet state standards and standards outlined in the franchise ordinance;
(B) The proposed service will fit within the existing service so as not to adversely affect the level of service or operations of other franchisees to render service; and
(C) A need exists for the proposed service in order to improve the level of ambulance services available to residents of the county and that this is a reasonable and cost effective manner of meeting the need.
(Ord. passed - -)