HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-91-44RESOLUTION NO. R-91-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EXISTENCE OF A STATE-
OF-THE ART, ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL; SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY
THE HOSPITAL OWNER TO MAINTAIN A COMPETITIVE HOSPITAL,
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AT COMPETITIVE PRICES; SUPPORTING
THE EFFORTS OF THE HOSPITAL'S MEDICAL STAFF TO ASSIST
THE OWNER IN DETECTING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, In 1974 a hospital was constructed north of
Sebastian in Indian River County, in order to provide medical
care facilities for the community; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Humana Hospital, Inc. purchased this 133
bed, fully accredited hospital; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Sebastian is
concerned about the quality and cost of medical care in the
community; and
WHEREAS, The City Council neither endorses nor opposes the
purchase or the sale of this hospital by any party;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Sebastian
supports the existence of a State-of-the-Art, Acute Care Hospital
including, but not limited to, Emergency Room, Intensive Care,
Operating Rooms, Obstetrical Units, and Acute Care Wards to serve
its citizens.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports every effort by the
owner of the hospital to offer the City's citizens competitive
care value for a competitive price.
SECTION 3. That the City Council supports every effort by
the hospital's medical staff to assist the owner in detecting the
needs of the community as perceived by the hospital's medical
staff.
SECTION 4. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall be in force and effect
immediately upon its passage.
The f~rtegoing Resolutio
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vote, the vote was as follows:
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The motion was seconded by
and, upon being put into a
Mayor W. E. Conyers ~..'..
Vice-Mayor Frank Oberbeck ' .~g
Councilman Peter R. Holyk
Councilman Lonnie R. Powell
Councilman George R. Reid
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and
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adopted this j~'%~"' day of ,~'~,~ , 1991.
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"l. City Clerk
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Appro orm and Con~ent:
Charl~s Ian Nash, City Attorney
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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