§ 12.05. Hospital.

The City of Ionia is hereby empowered to own, operate, enlarge, relocate, and maintain a general hospital for the use and benefit of its citizens, either within or without its corporate limits. Subject to valid and equitable charges it may extend the services of such hospital by contract, fees, or otherwise to non-residents. To assist in fulfilling this function, the Council shall have power to carry out the terms of any deed or trust granted to the City, may appoint a board of directors of the hospital, and may allot for its support such portions of the general fund as are reasonably necessary or as may be required by the terms of any trust. This Charter shall be deemed to extend general powers and duties to the Council to carry out hospital functions on behalf of the City.