HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-307 Resolution No. 05-307
RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED SHERMAN HOSPITAL
CENTER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND
NEW REPLACEMENT HOSPITAL AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
RANDALL ROAD AND BIG TIMBER ROAD
WHEREAS, Sherman Hospital has proposed the redevelopment of its Center Street
campus and the construction of a replacement hospital at the northeast corner of Randall Road
and Big Timber Road in Elgin, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the plan for the redevelopment of the Center Street campus would provide
for immediate care open 24 hours a day 365 days a year, high level imaging services, including
MRI, ultrasound and CT scanning, doctors offices, dialysis, out-patient laboratory and x-ray
services, out-patient rehabilitation including physical therapy, home care offices and related
support functions; and
WHEREAS, the plans for the new Sherman Hospital replacement hospital at the
northeast corner of Randall Road and Big Timber Road in Elgin, Illinois would provide for the
construction of a new state of the art hospital facility with many benefits to serve the growing
population of the area including increasing the community's access to quality health care, an
upgraded emergency department, attracting quality physicians and healthcare employees to the
region and creating nearly 3,000 construction jobs and additional employment opportunities in
the health care sector.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS that the City of Elgin hereby expresses its support of the proposed
Sherman Hospital Center Street campus redevelopment and the new replacement hospital to be
constructed at the northeast corner of Randall Road and Big Timber Roads in Elgin, Illinois and
urges approval of such proposals.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: October 26, 2005
Adopted: October 26, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk