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Approve prioritization, funding and implementation of Natividad Medical Center capital projects for Fiscal Year (FY) - 2016 that were projects in progress in FY2015, projects supported in previous fiscal years but were delayed or postponed, and new projects for FY 2016.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve prioritization, funding and implementation of Natividad Medical Center capital projects for Fiscal Year (FY) - 2016 that were projects in progress in FY2015, projects supported in previous fiscal years but were delayed or postponed, and new projects for FY2016.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Facilities and Construction Department staff administers capital projects focused on providing quality, safety and efficiency in providing healthcare to the citizens and visitors of Monterey County. Staff is requesting approval in prioritization (Priority 1 equaling critical and Priority 2 equaling non-critical) and funding for additional projects that have not been included in the FY2016 NMC Recommended Budget. The majority of NMC's capital projects span multiple fiscal years, and as a result we have included budgetary estimates for future fiscal years. The projects have been grouped by category as follows: (1) Projects in Progress; (2) Reinstated Projects; and (3) New Projects.
Projects in Progress - Projects approved by the Board of Supervisors that have commenced but were not completed during FY2015:
Interior Design Upgrades - Building Wide:
NMC has earmarked capital funding for interior design upgrades to include replacement furniture purchases (Patients, Visitors, and Staff) and small dollar refresh projects under $100,000. NMC has planned to utilize Interior Design Upgrades capital funding over the next three fiscal years to replace dilapidated furniture and refresh common areas of the hospital. The Interior Design Upgrades was supported by NMC Finance Committee on J...
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