SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED - JUNE 26, 2001

Agenda Item No. 12



Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH INGHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND DEAN TRANSPORTATION FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOBILE CLINICAL UNIT



RESOLUTION #01-204



WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided Ingham County with the use of a mobile clinical unit (MCU) since October 1994; and



WHEREAS, the mobile clinical unit has been important in the delivery of services to homeless persons and other special populations; and



WHEREAS, the Health Department has struggled to keep the MCU in good mechanical condition and available for use; and



WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has decided to transfer title of the mobile clinical unit to Ingham County; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer has proposed a partnership with Dean Transportation and Ingham Regional Medical Center (IRMC) to renovate, maintain and operate the mobile clinical unit.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts the transfer of ownership of the mobile clinical unit (MCU) from the State of Michigan and authorizes an agreement with Dean Transportation Group and Ingham Regional Medical Center to refurbish, maintain and operate the mobile clinical unit.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County will maintain ownership of the mobile clinical unit and shall maintain insurance coverage on the MCU for liability resulting from use of the MCU, to include damage to the unit and damage to persons and property through operation of the unit as a vehicle.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dean Transportation Group will be in charge of the MCU for purposes of its maintenance and operation, including conducting or overseeing any refurbishment or improvements to the interior, exterior or mechanical systems of the unit, shall provide for the storage and routine maintenance and cleaning of the unit and shall provide drivers for use of the unit, including use by the County and by IRMC and shall provide insurance coverage to include damage to the unit and damage to persons and property through operation of the unit as a vehicle.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham Regional Medical Center shall provide funds for the initial refurbishment of the MCU, shall provide funds for routine maintenance and capital improvements for the MCU, up to $10,000 per year, and shall take responsibility for scheduling usage of the unit and other administrative services as needed.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the mobile clinical unit shall be used only for health care purposes, by the three parties of the agreement and by other nonprofit entities if an appropriate contract has been executed by those non-profit entities.



JUNE 26, 2001

Agenda Item No. 12



RESOLUTION #01-204



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall have first priority of use of the MCU; Ingham Regional Medical Center shall have second priority; and the Ingham County Health Officer and the Community Benefits Officer for Ingham Regional Medical Center may authorize other nonprofit organizations to use the MCU, for purposes established in this resolution and the subsequent three-party agreement.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such other parties authorized to use the mobile clinical unit must:

-- enter into an agreement with Ingham County for the usage.

-- provide proof of liability and professional liability insurance, if applicable.

-- make a payment to cover the cost of the driver and for a portion of the cost of maintenance, including cleaning of the MCU after use by the party.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County and Ingham Regional Medical Center shall be required to make a payment to cover the cost for the driver and the cleaning cost for their use of the MCU; this fee will be separate from the contribution of the County and of Ingham Regional Medical Center.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County, Ingham Regional Medical Center and Dean Transportation Group will be entitled to have their names upon the exterior of the mobile clinical unit as sponsors.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with Dean Transportation Group and Ingham Regional Medical Center, and the agreements with any other parties authorized to use the mobile clinical unit, after review by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Dedden, Severino, Hertel, Celentino

Nays: None Absent: None Approved 6/18/01



FINANCE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Hertel, Schafer, Minter, Swope, Lynch

Nays: None Absent: Krause Approved 6/20/01