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DATE: March 8, 2016
To: Brian McDougal, City Manager 0-
From: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Health Services
RE: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Port Arthur and
Spindletop MHMR Services for the period 04/01/2016 through 04/01/2018
Nature of the Request: The City of Port Arthur receives public health preparedness funds from
the Texas Department of State Health Services to plan and prepare for a public health emergency
which may result from natural or man-made causes. Such an event may require the City to
immunize or treat large numbers of people in the area served by the City and MHMR in Port
Arthur. MHMR possesses the facilities that are qualified to serve if mass immunization or
treatment is necessary and they have agreed to make their facilities available as needed during a
public health emergency.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: None
Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No.
19324, approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Port Arthur Health
Department and MHMR services for use of MHMR facilities during a public health emergency
which may result from natural or man-made causes. This memorandum covers the period from
04/01/2016 through 04/01/2018.
Budget Considerations: None
"REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR"
P.O.BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,TX 77641-1089.409/983-8101•FAX 409/982-6743
P. R. NO. 19324
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND SPINDLETOP MHMR SERVICES FOR USE OF THE
FACILITIES IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the City of Port Arthur and
Spindletop MHMR Services to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding as it pertains
to the use of the facilities during a public health emergency which may result from
natural or man-made causes. This Memorandum covers the period from 04/01/2016
through 04/01/2018.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct;
Section 2. That, the City Manager and City's Health Director are herein
authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding in substantially the same form
as attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of March 2016
A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following Vote:
P. R. NO. 19324
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AYES: Mayor:
Council members:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Brian McDougal, City Manager Jud�h Smith, RN, BSN
Director of Health Services
EXHIBIT "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
And
SPINDLETOP MHMR SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding is between the City of Port Arthur Health Department
and Spindletop MHMR Services.
Whereas the potential for naturally occurring or terrorist initiated public health
emergencies exist in Texas, and other states, it may be necessary to provide public health
services to large numbers of the general population in a short period of time; and,
Whereas the City of Port Arthur Health Department is responsible for the coordination
of a response to public health emergencies within South Jefferson County; and,
Whereas that response may include the provision of mental health services; and,
Whereas Spindletop MHMR has expressed a willingness to take the lead in the
provision of mental health services.
The City of Port Arthur Health Department and Spindletop MHMR Services jointly agree
to the following:
This Memorandum of Understanding is effective February 1, 2015 through February 1, 2016,
and may be renewed on an annual basis if mutually agreed upon by both parties.
The City of Port Arthur Health Department agrees to:
1. Designate a staff person as the point of contact (POC) for Spindletop MHMR Services for
routine and emergency contacts.
2. Provide as much advanced notification to Spindletop MHMR as possible as to the location
and type(s) of service(s) needed in the event of a public health emergency within South
Jefferson County.
Spindletop MHMR Services agrees to:
1. Provide the City of Port Arthur Health Department with a point of contact for mental
health services, available 24/day, 7 days a week.
2. Provide mental health services, in coordination with other Spindletop MHMR Services in
other counties, in clinics, and other designated areas, such as triaging, debriefing, and the
counseling of people, staff, and volunteers who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of stress
and/ or anxiety, or any other maladaptive symptoms, as a result of a public health
emergency.
3. Maintain a current call-down list of individuals qualified to provide mental health services
at least: 2 shifts of 12 hours each.
4. Provide a shift Team Leader who will report to the Site Manager.
5. Direct mental health staff to report to specific locations, as determined in consultation with
Health Department staff, for assigned shifts.
Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding without cause with 60 days
written notice to the other party.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Brian McDougal Date
City Manager
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dith Smith, RN, BSN Date
Director of Health Services
Spindletop MHMR Services
Signature Date
Printed Name and Title Date