[Adopted 5-10-1977 by Ord. No. 1047 (Ch. 1, Part 3B, of the
2006 Code of Ordinances)]
It is the desire of Council and Council signifies its intention
to organize a municipal authority under the Municipality Authorities
Act of May 2, 1945, P.L. 382, as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities Act of 1945 (53
P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act 22 of 2001 (June 19,
2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipality Authorities Act,
53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
[Amended 7-9-1996 by Ord. No. 1325]
In pursuance of that desire and intention and in conformity
with the terms and provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act
and its amendments, the proposed Articles of Incorporation are set
forth in full as follows:
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY,
MERCER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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To the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Harrisburg Pennsylvania
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In compliance with the requirements of the Municipality Authorities
Act of 1945, approved the second day of May, 1945, P.L. 382, as amended,
and pursuant to an ordinance enacted by the proper authorities of
the Borough of Greenville, County of Mercer, Pennsylvania, that a
municipal authority be established under the provisions of the aforesaid
mentioned law, the Borough of Greenville, County of Mercer, Pennsylvania,
desiring that a municipal authority be established and that a certificate
of incorporation be issued to said authority does hereby certify:
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A.
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The name of the authority shall be the "Horizon Hospital System
Authority, Mercer County, Pennsylvania."
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B.
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The authority is formed under the Act of May 2, 1945, P.L. 382,
as amended.
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C.
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No other authority has been organized under the provisions of
this Act, or the Act of June 28, 1935, P.L. 453, and is in existence
in or for said County except:
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(1)
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The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Greenville; and,
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(2)
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The Greenville Sanitary Authority.
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D.
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The name of the incorporating municipality is:
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Borough of Greenville
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The names and addresses of the members of Council of the Borough
of Greenville are: [Here followed the names and addresses of the members
of Borough Council.]
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E.
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The name and addresses and terms of office of the first members
of the Board of said Authority are as follows: [Here followed the
names, addresses and terms of office of the first Board.]
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All of whom are taxpayers in, maintain a business in or are
citizens of the Borough of Greenville, County of Mercer, Pennsylvania.
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F.
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The term of existence of the Authority is increased to date
50 years from the date of approval of these Articles of Amendments.
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G.
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The amendment to the Articles of Incorporation adopted by the
Borough Council of the Borough of Greenville increases the number
of Board members from the existing five to a total of seven. The names,
addresses and initial terms of office of the two new Board member
are as follows: [Here followed the names, addresses and terms of office
of the additions to the Board.
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The acquisition and construction of the hospital facilities
proposed to be undertaken by the authority for the Greenville Hospital
and described in the expansion report of the Greenville Hospital,
dated January 5, 1977, is hereby declared to be desirable for the
health and safety of the people in the area to be served by the proposed
hospital facilities.
The formation of the authority shall in no way impose a financial
liability upon the Borough.
[Added 7-9-1996 by Ord. No. 1325]
Considering the merger of Greenville Regional Hospital and Shenango
Valley Medical Center, creating Horizon Hospital System, Inc., or
any of its related or affiliated parties, to provide health care and
health-care-related services or assistance within Mercer County, and
it is hereby declared to be desirable for the health, safety and welfare
of the people served by such facilities to have such facilities financed
through the Authority.
[Added 7-9-1996 by Ord. No. 1325; 10-26-1998 by Ord. No. 1352]
B.
The Authority is authorized to undertake any projects which are permitted
by the Municipality Authority Act (53 P.S. § 301 et seq.).[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: The Municipality Authorities Act of 1945 (53
P.S. § 301 et seq.) was repealed by Act 22 of 2001 (June 19,
2001, P.L. 287, No. 22). See now the Municipality Authorities Act,
53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
C.
The proposed Articles of Amendment of said Authority shall be executed
on behalf of the Borough of Greenville by the Mayor and President
of Council and the Seal of the Borough shall be thereto affixed and
attested by the Secretary of said Council.
