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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $65,000 AS START -UP COSTS FOR THE SEWARD COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Seward City Council enacted Ordinance 2010 -008 on December 13, 2010,
after introduction on November 22, 2010 and following a public hearing, for the purpose of
establishing the powers and duties of the Board of Directors charged with oversight of the newly
established Seward Community Health Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward serves as co- applicant with the Seward Community Health
Center (stand -alone 501(c)3 entity) Board in pursuit of designation as a federally qualified health
center, with both entities seeking to work cooperatively to improve access to primary health care in
the community, pursuant to Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 254b); and
WHEREAS, until such time as the Seward Community Health Center receives confirmation
of its status as a Section 330 federally qualified health center, it will depend on funding from the City
of Seward to cover start-up costs, and those start -up costs may be eligible for reimbursement if the
community health center federal designation is obtained; and
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WHEREAS, the Seward Community Health Center ( "CHC ") Board desires to hire a
consultant with expertise in community health centers for the purpose of assisting the Board with
education of the Board and the community, developing a start-up plan for operations of the CHC,
and to assist with the search for an executive director for the CHC if the Section 330 application is
selected for funding, based on an initial contract for services in an amount not to exceed $25,000;
and
WHEREAS, a separate consultant has been hired to submit grant applications in two phases,
for funding to assist the CHC in strengthening its application for new access point funding in the
event the current grant application does not score sufficiently high to receive new access point
funding this year. In addition, the CHC Board desires to conduct basic Board functions which
require a nominal level of funding, such as to establish a checking account and post office box, to
apply for non - profit status, to provide training and technical assistance to board members relative to
financial and operations management, and to assist the board with organizational and board
development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The amount of $65,000 is hereby appropriated from the General Fund
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -033
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undesignated reserves account no. 101 - 0000 -3050 to the general services miscellaneous expense
account no. 101 -1180 -5790, for the purpose of funding initial Seward Community Health Center
start-up costs.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 25th day
of April, 2011.
THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: April 25, 2011 4 sF
From: Phillip Oates, City Manager v•''
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Agenda Item: Community Health Center Startup Costs qe--- p
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BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward City Council authorized the creation of the Seward Community Health Center ( "CHC ") and
Board when it enacted Ordinance 2010 -008 in December, 2010. The purpose of that Ordinance was to
formalize the powers and duties of the board of directors who would be charged with overseeing the
newly established Seward Community Health Center.
The City of Seward is the co- applicant for federal funding to establish a Section 330 federally qualified
health center in Seward. The other co- applicant is the Seward Community Health Center Board. That
board has obtained approval as a stand -alone 501(c)3 entity, and will operate independent of, but in
cooperation with, the City of Seward, in carrying out the charge of managing the CHC.
The purpose of this resolution is to appropriate initial funding to the Seward Community Health Center
Board so that they can carry out basic functions necessary to establish a health center. This includes the
hiring of a professional consultant with expertise in community health centers, who will assist the board
in establishing an implementation plan for the health center, provide training to the community and to the
board relative to the benefits and requirements of a CHC, and if the application for federal FQHC status
is obtained, assist the Board with hiring an executive director to establish the operational component of
the community health center.
The Board is seeking initial funding in an amount not to exceed $40,000, and the administration seeks an
additional $25,000 to cover costs already incurred to develop grant applications to pursue funding for the
new access point, as well as to strengthen the access point application in the event the community of
Seward is not successful in this round of new access point grant applications. This will enable the Board
to hire a consultant, to provide training for board members regarding operations and financial
management, and to cover basic costs associated with establishing a new tax - exempt entity.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter,
Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan, and City Council Rules of Procedures.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes } No
FISCAL NOTE:
This appropriation represents the first request for funding associated with the Seward Community Health
Center Board. If the grant application for Section 330 status is approved, the startup costs of the entity
may be eligible for reimbursement. �� ..,�
Approved by Finance Department: � 14442k.J J14-€44PSE;
RECOMMENDATION: 33
Council approve Resolution 2011- appropriating $65,000 for initial startup costs for the Seward
Community Health Center.
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