In undertaking any hospital facilities pursuant to this article, the county board shall be guided by and shall observe the following criteria and requirements; provided, that the determination of the county board as to its compliance with such criteria and requirements shall be final and conclusive, subject only to challenge as provided in Section 44-7-1590:
(a) There is a need for the hospital facilities in the area in which the hospital facilities are to be located.
(b) No hospital facilities shall be provided for any hospital agency or public agency which is not financially responsible and capable of fulfilling its obligations under the loan agreement, including the obligations to make the payments required thereunder, to operate, repair and maintain at its own expense the hospital facilities and to discharge such other responsibilities as may be imposed under the loan agreement.
(c) Adequate provision shall be made for the payment of the principal of and the interest on the bonds and any necessary reserves therefor and for the operation, repair and maintenance of the hospital facilities at the expense of the hospital agency or public agency.
(d) The public facilities, including utilities, and public services necessary for the hospital facilities will be made available.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-798.7; 1973 (58) 654.