Agenda Item Name:
Title
UF Health Shands Presentation on East Side Clinic
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Presenter:
Ed Jimenez, CEO UF Health Shands
Dr. Marvin Dewar, CEO UF Health Physicians
Description:
UF Health Shands Presentation on East Side Clinic
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear presentation and provide direction to staff
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Prior Board Motions:
June 22, 2021 - Approve the (“American Rescue”) Preliminary Plan presented with a modification to increase local food line item to $4 million and decrease Undesignated line item from $9 million to $6 million, adopt the resolution for unanticipated revenue and accompanying budget amendment, and authorize the County Manager to: (i) approve and sign any recipient grant agreements and related documents necessary for the County to receive American Rescue Plan funding from the Federal Government; (ii) develop for subsequent BOCC approval guidelines and criteria for implementation of each Plan element, plus, explore items discussed during commission comment to possibly be added to the Plan including, mental health, non-profit capacity building, structural translation funding, re-entry services, and senior housing as well as request an update on the central receiving unit and a presentation by UF Health and (iii) negotiate for subsequent BOCC approval interlocal agreements and other contracts to implement the Plan.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
$2 million from American Relief Plan Funds or other funding sources identified by staff and returned to the Board for consideration
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Background:
Alachua County would be partnering with UF Health Shands and the City of Gainesville to build facilities on the east side of Gainesville. This aligns with Treasury Guidance - Public Health & Safety as well as the Commission’s adopted Strategic Guide - Achieve Social and Economic Opportunity for All: Build equitable access to health (physical and mental).