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Council directs staff to pursue letter of intent for hospital intergovernmental transfer; final terms to return to council
Summary
Council authorized staff to pursue a nonbinding letter of intent to advance funds to Catalina Island Medical Center as part of a voluntary intergovernmental transfer (IGT) program aimed at generating additional federal funds for the hospital; staff said repayment and final obligations will be spelled out in a binding agreement returned in July.
Council voted to direct staff to enter a nonbinding letter of intent to advance funds to Catalina Island Medical Center (CIMC) to enable that hospital to participate in a voluntary intergovernmental transfer (IGT) program. Staff and hospital representatives described the mechanism as a way to unlock additional federal reimbursements to the hospital while ensuring the city is reimbursed for cash advanced, including a service charge for lost interest. The city attorney and hospital representatives explained the March action is a nonbinding step to meet program deadlines; a binding agreement with specific amounts and repayment terms will be returned to council in July.
Council discussion included questions about whether IGT advances would be a recurring practice and how the city would maintain liquidity while supporting hospital operations. The transcript of the motion includes transcription errors in the dollar amount; staff committed to correct and present precise figures when the binding agreement is brought back.
