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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
Commission Meeting - February 27, 2006
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ADD-ON
ITEM 310
Regular X
February 13,2006
Regular Meeting
Mgr / Dept
Authorization
REQUEST: The Mayor requesting the City Commission to approve Resolution Number
2006-17 supporting the development of a Medical Facility within the City of Oviedo.
PURPOSE:
This agenda item is needed for the Commission to approve Resolution Number 2006-17
supporting the development of a medical facility with the City of Oviedo.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Over the last 10 years there has a dramatic increase in population of the Oviedo community. The
increase of residents have underscored the need for accessible medical care in the area. The
establishment of a hospital facility would benefit the area residents, and bring associated
employment opportunities and economic development to the City of Oviedo.
FUNDING: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Commission approve Resolution Number 2006-17 supporting the
development of a new medical facility with the City of Oviedo.
ATT ACHMENTS:
Resolution Number 2006-17
COMMISSION ACTION:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2006-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW MEDICAL FACILITY
WITHIN THE CITY OF OVIEDO
WHEREAS, the greater Oviedo community has seen a dramatic increase in
population over the last 10 years; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the number of residents has underscored the need for
accessible medical care in a convenient location for the citizens in the Oviedo
community;
WHEREAS, the establishment of a hospital facility within the City of Oviedo
would benefit area residents not only in terms of access to state of the art medical care,
but also in terms of the associated employment opportunities and ancillary economic
development in the City of Oviedo; and
WHEREAS, the development of hospital facilities in Oviedo will improve the
access for area residents to emergency care and shorten the travel time for emergency
medical responders bringing patients to the facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oviedo has indicated its formal
support for the development of a new hospital within its jurisdiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, that the City hereby concurs with its
colleagues in Oviedo in supporting the development of a new hospital in the City of
Oviedo.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 2006.
ATTEST:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES,
CITY CLERK
JOHN F. BUSH, MAYOR
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA