# City Council Work Session 9/28/2026

The City Council Work Session of Seward on September 28, 2026, focused on discussions with Providence Seward Medical Center regarding capital improvement projects and budget planning for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Providence representatives presented approved projects funded by the Rural Health Care Transformation Program (RHTP), including the addition of prenatal services and a social services hub, with an emphasis on utilizing hospital space efficiently by converting administrative areas into clinical space. The council reviewed several capital budget proposals, such as a $1.1 million communications room upgrade, a $603,000 nurses' station reconfiguration for security, a $500,000 lab analyzer expansion, and a $250,000 specialty clinic construction. Longer-term projects discussed included replacing an underground fuel tank, a retaining wall, and a potential $9.7 million expansion of Mountain Haven with a fifth lodge adding 10 beds. The possibility of expanding the hospital footprint by 2,000 square feet at an estimated $4 to $6 million was also considered, including discussions about relocating the Seward Community Health Center to free up clinic space. The council acknowledged the importance of these capital investments to sustain and expand local healthcare services, with plans to incorporate these requests into the upcoming budget cycle. No formal votes were taken during the work session, but next steps include further budget discussions and coordination with stakeholders.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Work Session 9/28/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzc_snUjlM4) - City of Seward