Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Supporting Independent Bank's Development of a Federally Qualified Health Center
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2018
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, AICP, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the resolution supporting Independent Bank's development of a Federally Qualified Health Center.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Independent Bank has been leading an effort to provide primary healthcare services in underserved areas of McKinney.
* The Family Health Center at Virginia Parkway has opened a 6,800 square foot clinic in the Wysong Hospital Campus at the corner of Central Expressway (Highway 75) and Virginia Parkway.
* The health center is looking to construct a permanent home along Highway 5 and is looking to partner with the City of McKinney in this effort.
* The proposed resolution expresses the Council's support for the project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Federally Qualified Health Centers are community based health care providers that receive funds from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to provide primary care services in underserved areas. They must meet a stringent set of requirements, including providing care on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.
* Federally Qualified Health Centers provide comprehensive services, including:
o Preventative health services
o Dental Services
o Mental health and substance abuse services
o Transportation services necessary for adequate patient care
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The proposed resolution indicates the City's support of the effort, but does not obligate any financial participation.
* Any potential requests for a public-private partnership, including any request for financial support, will be brought to the council in the future for consideration.
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