1992-13 Safe Blood SupplyRESOLUTION NO. 92-13
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
• SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECONOMICAL AND SAFE
SUPPLY OF BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE CITIZENS OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has been informed that the local hospital,
HCA Raulerson, is considering a change in blood suppliers from the
Palm Beach Blood Bank, to another facility located in Orlando,
Florida, and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to ensure that the Citizens of
Okeechobee are provided with economical, yet safe and readily
available supplies of blood and blood products, as being in the
best interests of health, safety and welfare, and
WHEREAS, the City does not seek nor intend to interfere with
the sound decisions of local business' which concern the operation
of such a business, it is therefore:
RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, recognizes that the Palm Beach Blood Bank has served the
Okeechobee area for many years, and has many loyal donors in this
area who have expressed their concern about the hospital changing
suppliers. Further, the Council urges that prior to making such a
change, that HCA Raulerson fully investigate and evaluate any such
facility or supplier with whom they intend to do business,
including the Palm Beach Blood Bank, to assure the citizens of
Okeechobee of a continued economical, stable, and safe supply of
blood and blood products.
APPROVED by vote of the City Council this 22nd day of September,
1992.
THIS RESOLUTION shall become effective immediately upon its
approval.
MAY JAMES E. KIRK
ATTEST:
BONNIE S. THOMAS, CITY CLERK
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