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Board reassigns capital funds to buy critical medical equipment for Hennepin Healthcare; vote 5-1
Summary
The Hennepin County Board approved a substitute motion to amend the 2025 capital budget, moving existing CIP funds to permit roughly $15 million for hospital medical equipment; one commissioner opposed, citing need for more discussion.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a substitute motion July 29 to amend the 2025 capital budget and reallocate existing capital improvement funds so Hennepin Healthcare can purchase critical medical equipment.
County Administrator David Huff told the board the county would take a direct role in purchasing and invoicing oversight and asked the board to authorize using funds already in the county’s capital improvement program. "We're going to collaborate and assist the hospital with our purchasing and contract…
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