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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2006-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROPRIATING $165,150 TO PROVIDENCE SEWARD
MEDICAL AND CARE CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the administration of Providence Seward Medical and Care Center submitted a
list of capital budget items totaling $299,500 during the 2006 budget process; and
WHEREAS, due to budget constraints, the administration asked that the hospital
administrator review and pare down the capital budget request and submit a request for the most
critical needs; and
WHEREAS, the revised list includes replacement of an ultrasound machine, and purchase of
a bisphasic defibrillator and high/low exam table, with a total cost of $165, 150; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the City support the timely replacement of equipment to
reduce the likel ihood of problems associated with the use oftechnologically obsolete equipment, and
since the hospital is not yet in a position to fund significant capital needs and therefore requests
funding from the City of Seward.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward hereby authorizes an appropriation in the
amount of $165,150 for the purchase of hospital capital equipment, from the General Fund fund
balance account no. 101-0000-3050 to the Contributions Pass Through account no. 101-1191-5998
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of April, 2006.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Vanta Shafer, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD
RESOLUTION 2006-041
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Meeting Date: April 24, 2006
Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager
From: Kristin Erchinger, Finance Director
Agenda Item: Appropriation for Hospital Capital Equipment
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The administration of Providence Seward Medical and Care Center submitted their capital budget request
during preparation of the Citys 2006 annual budget. At that time, the list of needed equipment for 2006
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totaled $299,500. During the budget process the City did not appropriate any funding for hospital capital
needs. City administration requested that the hospital administrator review the capital needs list and submit a
request for the most critical needs. Those needs are reflected in the attached letter, and total $165,150.
The items on this list will enable the hospital to provide improved services by replacing outdated and aging
equipment. These funds will be used to replace a 1992 ultrasound machine which was purchased used, and
which is no longer being supported by the manufacturer. The new machine will be capable of transmitting
digital images with improved image quality and data transfer speed, aiding in quicker interpretation. The
hospital has had to discontinue the use of the current machine for certain exams, due to the deterioration of
image quality.
This appropriation will also facilitate the purchase of a biphasic defibrillator used to restore the heart from an
abnormal, to a normal rhythm. A high/low exam table will also be purchased, allowing better exam and
procedure access for physicians.
It is important that the City support the timely replacement of equipment to reduce the likelihood of problems
associated with the use of technically obsolete equipment. The ultrasound replacement will also enable the
hospital to generate additional revenues which have been lost due to the inability to perform certain services.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan ___ ___
2. Strategic Plan ___ ___
3. Other _________________
4. Not applicable X ___
FISCAL NOTE:
The purchase of this equipment requires an appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $165,150.
Finance Approval ___________________________________
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution 2006- ___ appropriating the amount of $165,150 to the Contributions Pass-Thru
account no. 101-1191-5998, from the General Fund fund balance account no. 101-0000-3050.