The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville are doling out dollars to area hospitals. Counties Council voted unanimously to commit funds to three hospital projects last Thursday.
The counties will provide $2.125 million over 10 years for the Brockville hospital’s major redevelopment project. The funds for will go toward the $10 million community contribution of the project. The province is funding 90 per cent of the $131 million redevelopment.
The Counties resolution also includes a request from Kemptville District Hospital Foundation for $75,000 this year for an Ophthalmology Clinic project. The Kingston University Hospital’s request is for $600,000 over five years.
The Counties adopted a new Hospital Capital Funding Policy in January of this year. The intent is to provide financial assistance for new development, redevelopment or expansion, and other capital projects at hospitals providing services to the residents of Leeds and Grenville.
A dedicated reserve fund has been established. Currently, one-half of a per cent of the annual levy, which totals $186,000 in 2018, will be used to disburse to hospitals.