HomeMy WebLinkAbout160-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 160-09
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF WASHINGTON
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AS AN ARKANSAS LEVEL II TRAUMA
CENTER
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature enacted funding for a State Level II Trauma
Center; and
WHEREAS, Washington Regional Medical Center located on I-540 is a logical and
desirable location for such a Level II Trauma Center because Washington Regional Medical
Center can best serve a substantial portion of the state population; and
WHEREAS, Washington Regional Medical Center has the capacity, equipment, and
professional services to support and optimize such a Level II Trauma Center including room to
expand if necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council strongly supports Washington Regional Medical Center's
bid to be selected to become a State Level II Trauma Center and pledges to assist by
development approval (if necessary) of facilities necessary to support a Level II Trauma Center
at Washington Regional Medical Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby fully
supports the selection of Washington Regional Medical Center as an Arkansas Level II Trauma
Center, and pledges to assist by development approval (if necessary) of facilities necessary to
support a Level II Trauma Center at Washington Regional Medical Center.
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SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 2009
FROM:
LIONELD JORDAN, MAYOR
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution To Support The Selection Of Washington Regional Medical Center As An
Arkansas Level II Trauma Center
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
KIT WILLIAMS, CITY ATTORNEY
DAVID WIIITAKER, ASST. CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
TO: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
City Council
CC: Chief Tony Johnson
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: July 14, 2009
RE: Washington Regional Medical Center should be one of Arkansas'
Level 11 Trauma Centers
Chief Johnson and Mayor Jordan recommend that the City Council pass a
Resolution supporting a bid by Washington Regional Medical Center to become a
Level II Trauma Center. Our State Legislature enacted funding for trauma centers
for Arkansas because we have one of the highest rates of motor vehicle crashes,
traumatic brain injuries in children and serious fire related injuries in the country.
Regional Level II Trauma Centers can often mean the difference between life and
death of a traumatically injured person.
The modern and comprehensive facilities and equipment at Washington
Regional Medical Center, as well as its large and competent professional staff
would provide an excellent base of support for a Regional Level 11 Trauma Center,
The large medical park surrounding Washington Regional houses numerous
medical experts and specialists in many medical fields that are also vital to the
proper functioning of a Level 11 Trauma Center.
Because of these many existing medical assets and Washington Regional
Medical Center's central location and immediate access to I-540, Washington
Regional Medical Center is uniquely positioned to best serve this whole region as
the Level II Trauma Center. Accordingly, the City of Fayetteville should pledge
its unqualified support to help make Washington Regional Medical Center a Level
11 Trauma Center.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AS AN
ARKANSAS LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature enacted funding for a State Level II Trauma
Center; and
WHEREAS, Washington Regional Medical Center located on I-540 is a logical and
desirable location for such a Level II Trauma Center because Washington Regional Medical
Center can best serve a substantial portion of the state population; and
WHEREAS, Washington Regional Medical Center has the capacity, equipment, and
professional services to support and optimize such a Level II Trauma Center including room to
expand if necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council strongly supports Washington Regional Medical Center's
bid to be selected to become a State Level 11 Trauma Center and pledges to assist by
development approval (if necessary) of facilities necessary to support a Level II Trauma Center
at Washington Regional Medical Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby fully
supports the selection of Washington Regional Medical Center as an Arkansas Level II Trauma
Center, and pledges to assist by development approval (if necessary) of facilities necessary to
support a Level II Trauma Center at Washington Regional Medical Center.
PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of July, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer