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13644 N. Sandario Road
Marana, Arizona 85653
PH (520) 682-4111
FAX (520) 682-3817
Mr. Mike Reuwsaat
Town of Marana Health
11555 W. Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
Dear Mike,
I am writing to update you concerning the circumstances surrounding the Town of
Marana's .generous offer to Marana Health Center of use of two former Police Department
modular buildings for interim occupancy by our behavioral health department.
As you will recall, that offer was generously extended in response to growing space
constraints in our main clinic, which we hoped to alleviate by relocating our behavioral
health clinic. At the time, the two modular structures appeared to constitute an excellent
solution. Regrettably, however, the costs of site preparation, infrastructure, and
relocp,tion of the modulars far exceeded initial estimates and has now surpassed $400,000.
As a result, over recent weeks we have felt it advisable to explore possible alternatives
and, as you may know, I want to formally advise you that we have just entered into a
preliminary agreement to lease the former Marana Courts building from Jerry Mitchell.
This should prove to be a cost-effective alternative for MHC's behavioral health. needs
until our new clinic facility comes on line.in 2008. Thereafter, freed up space in the
present clinic could allow relocation if and when we might wish to bring that department
back into our own facilities.
The Marana Health Center staff and members of our Foundation and operating Boards of
Directors join me in extending sincerest appreciation to you, the Town of Marana
administrators, Mayor and Council for making available to us the use of your modular
buildings. We do regret that the plan to convert them did not work out as both you and
we envisioned. I hope that all will understand the circumstances, which have delayed and,
ultimately, caused us to withdraw from pursuing the Town's good faith offer.
That gesture represented a long history of cooperation and mutual support between the
Town of Marana and Marana Health Center which we greatly appreciate and look forward
to continuing during what promises to be a bright future for both the Town and MHC.
Thank you again for having been and for remaining so active a part of our mission of
providing "Quality Healthcare with a Heart" to the greater Marana'community.
Sincerely,
~
Clarence Vatne
Chief Executive Officer
Cc: Mayor Ed Honea
Vice Mayor Herb Kai
Councilmember Bob Allen
Councilmember Jim Blake
Councilmember Tim Escobedo
Councilmember Patty Comerford
Council member Carol McGorray
Deputy Town Manager Gilbert Davidson
Assistant Town Manager Jim DeGrood
Town Attorney Frank Cassidy /'
Town Clerk Jocelyn Bronson/'
Planning Director Barbara Berlin
Human Relations Director Regina Fleming