Item 18

Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $3,069,814 from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to fund the Rural Health and Primary Care Section to support Critical Access Hospital in their effort to Test for and Mitigate the Effects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus as mandated by the American Rescue Plan. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on August 20, 2021.