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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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San Mateo Medical Center
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DATE:
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August 25, 2005
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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September 13, 2005
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Nancy J. Steiger, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
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SUBJECT:
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Agreement with San Mateo Medical Center Foundation
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
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A.
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Waiving the policy on Gifts in Administrative Memorandum B-3 which limits a Department’s Authority to accept gifts not to exceed $2,500
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B.
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Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to accept gifts for San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) in amounts not to exceed $100,000
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C.
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Authorizing the President of the Board to execute an agreement with the San Mateo Medical Center Foundation for the provision of office space to the Foundation, including office furnishings and office equipment, for the term July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $9,000
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All and goal number
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Goal 8: Help vulnerable people – the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others – achieve a better quality of life.
The Foundation strives to ensure that all County residents have access to healthcare and preventive care.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Measure
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FY 2005-06
Projected
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FY2006-07
Projected
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FY 2007-08
Projected
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Contribution to Capital Funding for SMMC
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$10,000,000
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$5,000,000
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$5,000,000
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These contributions make it possible for SMMC to meet its strategic goals and budget targets.
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BACKGROUND:
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The San Mateo Medical Center Foundation was originally founded as a fundraising vehicle for SMMC’s Fixed Assets and Capital Projects. Since 1998 the Foundation has received contributions totaling $5,149,488.77.
The funds raised by the Foundation in the past two contract years have been used in support of capital, program and research needs of SMMC. The Foundation also manages funds for AIDS Clinical Research and AIDS Public Health.
The Foundation has just completed a Feasibility Study and has started a Capital Campaign for $10,000,000 that will support the Maternity and Newborn Center, the Geriatrics Center, the Keller Center, and equipment and research.
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DISCUSSION:
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The County originally contributed to the Foundation’s annual budget at the rate of $235,000 per year and the Foundation has reduced that support with each subsequent contract agreement using alternate revenue sources such as management fees for AIDS Clinical Research and AIDS Public Health. The Agreement reflects the change to the Foundation paying an annual amount to the Medical Center.
Administrative Memorandum B-3 requires that all gifts having a value of over $2,500 shall be acknowledged in writing by the department head and referred to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Given the nature of the relationship between the Foundation and the SMMC and the high volume of gifts, usually in the form of medical equipment from the Foundation to the SMMC, this Agreement authorizes an exception to Administrative Memorandum B-3. Specifically, this Agreement authorizes the SMMC to accept gifts that have a value under $100,000. Any gifts above $100,000 shall be authorized by the Board.
The Medical Center CEO attends the Foundation Board meetings and participates in matters that directly affect the Center. The Foundation Chairperson and Executive Director attend the Medical Center Board meeting, creating a responsive, effective and collaborative relationship.
County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed and approved the Agreement.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The term of the agreement is July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008. The Foundation will pay the County $3,000 per year for a maximum amount of $9,000 for the term of the Agreement, for furnishing office space including computer support, housekeeping, utilities, and facilities maintenance. There is no net county cost associated with the Agreement.
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