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Board approves Alcon surgical systems, St. Vincent imaging renovations and Courtyard franchise renewal
Summary
Trustees approved purchase of 16 Alcon Unity surgical systems for Callahan Eye Hospital ($2.814 million), a $4.5 million increase to the St. Vincent capital plan (to $23 million) for imaging renovations, and a renewal of the Courtyard by Marriott franchise through 2037 with existing royalty and marketing rates.
The Board approved three UAB Health System items presented by Mike Rogers: an equipment purchase agreement with Alcon Vision LLC for 16 Alcon Unity surgical systems at Callahan Eye Hospital (total project budget $2,814,117) and a service agreement projected at $921,312 over 48 months; an increase to UAB St. Vincent's capital equipment acquisition plan from $18,450,000 to $23,000,000 (a $4,500,000 increase) to accommodate CT/MRI replacements and required renovations; and renewal of the Courtyard by Marriott franchise agreement, effective April 2027 through April 2037, with the royalty fee remaining at 6% and the marketing fund contribution at 2%.
Rogers described the equipment locations and rationale: Callahan Eye Hospital will install the units on the 2nd and 3rd floors; the Alcon Unity combines prior platforms and is intended to increase surgical precision and efficiency. Rogers said the St. Vincent plan increase is funded with proceeds from series 2024 financing obtained by UAB St. Vincent's Health System. Arpan, on the call, stated delivery of the Alcon systems is expected in the first quarter after board approval.
Trustees voted to approve the three items together by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or include procurement contracts, vendor timelines beyond the delivery estimate, or financing documents; the board approved the presented resolutions and delegated execution to administration.
