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County to seek legal review before accepting surplus medical equipment from Freeman Hospital
Summary
Freeman Hospital offered surplus medical equipment to the county for possible donation to overseas charities. Commissioners asked staff to obtain a detailed list, review state statute and any existing memorandum of understanding before deciding; the county attorney will be asked to advise on disposal and value determination.
Freeman Hospital approached the county with offers to transfer surplus medical equipment the hospital would not use. The hospital suggested donated equipment could be channeled to an organization that redistributes usable equipment to facilities in other countries.
Commissioners said the equipment is technically county property in the county record and that any disposal or transfer must follow state statute and existing memoranda of understanding. They directed staff to obtain a detailed inventory of the items, determine the equipment's total value and ask county counsel to review the relevant statute and any applicable memorandum of understanding before approving a disposition.
Meeting participants noted that if the equipment's value exceeded certain thresholds it would require additional procedures; a participant said the total likely exceeded $50,000 and that the county is required to follow a formal disposition process. The commission agreed to table final action until counsel reviews the MOU and the equipment list and returns with legal guidance.
Ending: Staff will get a full equipment list from Freeman Hospital, and county counsel will advise the commission about the lawful method to dispose of or transfer the equipment if appropriate.
