The Washington County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to enter a loan agreement with Washington County Hospital and clinics at their meeting Tuesday morning. The resolution will move hospital bonds to general obligation bonds and save approximately $3.8 million over the life of the loan. Dennis Hunger, CEO of WCHC, spoke at Tuesday’s meeting, explaining an additional $150,000 can be saved with the county’s support and it will take about two years off the life of the loan.

The same resolution had been presented to the supervisors earlier this fall but failed to pass with a vote of 2-3. Since then a workshop was held with the supervisors and WCHC staff. Now that the resolution has passed, bond counsel will draft the final agreement.