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EDC ratifies memorandum of understanding on Family Wellness Clinics grant application
Summary
The EDC ratified a signed letter of support and approved a memorandum of understanding tying EDC participation to a Harlingen Medical Center grant application to expand clinic hours on South Padre Island.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding between Arlington Medical Center (Harlingen Medical Center was referenced in materials) and the EDC to support a Family Wellness Clinics grant application that would expand clinic hours on the island.
EDC staff said the clinic operator submitted the grant application and that a task force is a grant requirement; if the grant is awarded the task force would develop plans for long-term sustainability and the EDC would have a seat at the table. Staff noted the application required a letter of support and that Darla had already signed and submitted that letter before the board meeting because of application timing.
A board member moved to ratify the EDC's support and the MOU; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Darla said the task force would be appointed only if the grant is awarded (a decision expected in April) and that board members could volunteer to serve on the task force at that time. One board member volunteered to serve if no other volunteer is available.
