Agenda Item Name:
Title
Chair letter to Mayor Poe regarding the Crisis Response System (CRS) Update and requesting increased funding to support capital improvements for a Central Receiving Facility (CRF)
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck, 352-231-0588, Michael Arizmendi 352-275-4772
Description:
Chair letter addressed to Mayor Poe in response to the latest update on the CRS from the recent staff presentation outlining 3 alternatives and the need for increased capital funding. The letter requests additional financial support from the City of Gainesville to construct a brick-and-mortar location on the campus of a Public Receiving Facility with a CSU; and award designated construction and operation funds to Meridian.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Chair letter.
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Prior Board Motions:
On 8/12/2021 the Board passed a 4 part motion: 1. Direct County staff to find and organize the funding to move forward with a Central Receiving Facility (CRF) for Alachua County and surrounding areas. 2. Authorize the Chair to transmit a letter of invitation to the City of Gainesville and area hospitals to participate in this program both operationally and financially. 3. Staff to develop an operational and oversight committee for the CRF and bring back to the Board. 4. Request staff and Meridian work to produce a 3-5 year plan that shows potential partners and funding sources with the goal that the program is not supported by the County's General Fund in 3-5 years.
On 8/4/2020, at a Special Budget Meeting of the Board, the need for $250,000 in capital expenditures for a planned Central Receiving Facility was discussed. It was noted that a total contribution of $500,000 would be shared with the City of Gainesville with an equivalent share to be committed subsequently.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
n/a
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Social and Economic Opportunity
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Background:
Work has continued toward developing a c...
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