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Harrington approves MOU with Rural Hospital Group to explore reopening emergency facility
Summary
The Harrington City Commission voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Rural Hospital Group to pursue a rural emergency hospital in the city, authorizing staff and legal review and offering help with land and tax-abatement discussions.
The Harrington City Commission voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with Rural Hospital Group to explore reestablishing an emergency hospital in Harrington.
The MOU, approved pending staff and city-attorney review, would allow the city to identify a parcel of city-owned land for conveyance, help the company apply for a tax abatement under the city's Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and otherwise assist in permitting and local coordination. The vote followed a presentation by Rural Hospital Group executives and a discussion of next steps. The motion passed 5-0.
Rural Hospital Group CEO Trent Skaggs told commissioners the firm would build a new facility rather than reuse Harrington's old…
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