HomeMy WebLinkAbout10142019 City Council Laydown - CHC Co-applicant Agreement Memo Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 14,2019 ' of sty,
LAYDOWN ,�-40
To: Seward City Council
From: Seward Community Health Center 1/.450'
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager
Agenda Item: Co-Applicant Agreement with Seward Community Health Center, Inc
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Seward and the Seward Community Health Center (CHC) Board are co-
applicants in the funded Section 330 Federally Qualified Health Center in Seward.
The attached Agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Board,the executive
director, and the City of Seward,and expresses the following goals: cooperation rather than
competition among healthcare providers to drive efficiency;City financial and administrative
support to build a strong foundation for the newly-formed center and oversight of funding;
operation of the CHC consistent with Section 330 requirements and the best interests of the
community; and restricting the City's role to the highest level necessary to provide oversight
without involvement in daily operations or management.
The primary responsibilities of the Board include:selecting services to be provided;adopting
policies and procedures;ensuring quality of care;providing a sliding fee discount program;
evaluating CHC programs and services; approving annual budgets and grant applications,
then submitting to City Council for approval;selecting,evaluating,dismissing the executive
director;ensuring that adequate insurance coverage is in place for the CHC,employees,and
the Board; and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.
The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director include: managing and supervising
activities of the CHC including carrying out policies,procedures,and programs of the Board;
negotiating and administering contracts ; ensuring eligibility for Federal Tort Claims Act
medical malpractice insurance coverage;coordinating with the city manager as to applicable
City policies; informing the Parties of any new pertinent federal guidance ; maintaining all
licensing; and hiring, evaluating,managing, and terminating staff.
The primary responsibilities of the City include: aiding the CHC as approved by Resolution
of the City Council; ensuring fiscal management and oversight of grant and local funds
passed through the City to the CHC; approving grant applications as necessary; and
approving the annual budget upon approval by the Board.
The Seward City Council and the City Manager will not have any involvement in employment
matters of the CHC,including in the hiring of the executive director.
JNTENT: The intent of this action is to establish the respective roles and responsibilities of
the City, the Board,and the Executive Director of the CHC.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.6 Health Care
1. X
2. Strategic Plan: Page 19 We are a community that provides an X
integrated array of healthcare services designed to protect and
improve the quality of life for all citizens.
3. Other: In Accordance with Section 330 of the Public Health X
Service Act,42 U.S.C. §254b
FISCAL NOTE: Approval of this resolution supporting the Co-Applicant Agreement has no
direct fiscal impact on the City. However, the City will continue to oversee the grant and local
funds being passed through the City to the CHC. In addition, the 2020 City budget will include
the final $100,000 support payment as agreed to at the establishment of the CHC.
Approved by Finance Department: kras,.1,/
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2019-089 approving a Co-Applicant Agreement between the City of
Seward and the Seward Community Health Center, Inc.