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Resolution authorizing $25,000 from the Community & Economic Development Investment Fund for the renovation of the Emergency Department at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
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WHEREAS, the WAMH Evening of Promise will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. The proceeds from this evening event will provide funding for the renovation of the Emergency Department (ED) at Aurora West Allis Medical Center (AWAMC). Most importantly it will benefit the thousands of patients that seek lifesaving compassionate care from the skilled physicians and caregivers that dedicate themselves to our community; and,
WHEREAS, from a historical perspective, when AWAMC was organized in the late 1950’s, there were two main goals in the construction of our community hospital. The first goal was to provide a primary health care facility for West Allis. The second goal was to have a full service Emergency Room to service immediate health care needs. Both goals have been strongly met. This ED Renovation Project at AWAMC will continue to maximize the ongoing availability of quality emergency service for West Allis. What better way for the City to see that this one early goal for the West Allis community continues to be met, than by financially participating in this project; and,
WHEREAS, the Aurora West Allis Medical Center Board of Directors and the Foundation Development Coordinator have requested a $25,000 donation; and,
WHEREAS, the Aurora West Allis Hospital has a tremendous economic impact within the City of West Allis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that $25,000 is hereby approved from the Community & Economic Development Investment Fund, aka the FIRE Whitnall Summit Fund for the renovation of the Emergency Department at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
DEV-R-814-8-4-15 gmj
cc: Department of Development