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RESOLUTION NO.
5-08
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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
in support ofthe Olympic Medical Center levy for improvements to hospital
infrastructure and services, physician recruitment and retention, and financial
support for uninsured and underinsured patients.
WHEREAS, the Olympic Medical Center has submitted a levy request for a new,
permanent 33-cent per thousand levy increase, resulting in a 44-cent per thousand permanent
levy; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the levy is to fund improvements to the hospital emergency
room; hospital equipment and infrastructure; a new family services and birth center; recruitment
and retention of physicians; wellness and chronic disease management; and financial support for
uninsured and underinsured patients; and
WHEREAS, the levy will allow the community to maintain a locally owned public
hospital with an elected board of directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Port Angeles City Council hereby
declares its strong support for the Olympic Medical Center permanent levy increase of 33-cents
per thousand for improvements to hospital infrastructure and services, physician recruitment and
retention, and financial support for uninsured and underinsured patients.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 24th day of June, 2008.
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William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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