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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: December 14, 2020
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Judith A. Smith,RN, BSN, Director of Health Services 9
RE: Authorization to end the contract between Steward Medical Group and the City
of Port Arthur effective December 31, 2020.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval to end the contract
between the City of Port Arthur and Steward Medical Group because of the retirement of Dr.
William George, the current Health Authority.
Background: Dr. George became an employee of Steward Medical Group in 2019. Dr. George
has been the Health Authority and Supervising physician for the Employee Health Clinic since
August 1, 1995. Dr. George is retiring effective December 31, 2020.
Budget Impact: Compensation was provided to Steward Medical Group for the services of the
Health Authority in the amount of$4300.00 monthly. Funds were budgeted in the FY 2021
city's professional service account in the amount of$51,600 annually which includes $34,100
paid by health department account number 001-1301-541.54-00; (Professional Service account)
$12,000 for the Employee Health Services, account number 001-1303-541.54-00; (Professional
Service Account) and $5,500 is paid by the Fire Department. Funds will continue to be utilized
for the services of the new Health Authority.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 21720, ending the contract between
the City of Port Arthur and Steward Medical Group due to the retirement of Dr. William George
as Health Authority effective December 31, 2020.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 21720
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TERMINATING THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND STEWARD MEDICAL
GROUP TO DISCONTINUE THE SERVICE OF WILLIAM D. GEORGE,
MD AS HEALTH AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN FOR
THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC UPON DR. GEORGE'S
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2020.
WHEREAS, Dr. William George has served as the City of Port Arthur Health
Department's Health Authority since August 1, 1995; and,
WHEREAS, Council approved the contract between the City of Port Arthur and
Steward Medical Group per Resolution No. 20-236 on July 21, 2020, and now because
of the retirement of Dr. George, the City desires to terminate the contract with Steward
Medical Group effective December 31, 2020.
WHEREAS, the City will appoint a new Health Authority to oversee the functions
of the Health Department.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR:
SECTION 1. That, the facts and preamble are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes
the City Manager and Director of Health to terminate said Contract, a copy of which is
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.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of December A.D..
2020, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: •
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tize o, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Cam.
Kandy Dan I, Director of Finance
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ron Burton Jud' A. Smith, RN, BSN
City Manager Dir for of Health Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONTRACT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made between the City of Port Arthur, Texas hereinafter referred to as
"City" and Steward Medical Group,herein referred to as "Contractor."
I. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall be for a period beginning November 1, 2020, and shall remain in
force through October 2021. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewed annually at the
discretion of the parties.
II. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Contract will allow for Dr. William D. George, an employee of Steward Medical
Group, to serve as the City's Health Authority and Supervising Physician of the City's Employee
Health Services clinic. As the City's Health Authority, Dr. George shall:
1) Administer state and local laws relating to public health within the City's jurisdiction
in accordance with Section 121.021 Texas Health and Safety Code, as amended.
2) Do all things necessary to implement and enforce the law to protect the public health.
3) Perform each duty applicable to the City's jurisdiction as prescribed by the Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
4) Establish, maintain, and enforce quarantine in the City's jurisdiction.
5) Aid the Texas Board of Health and other public health officials in relation to local
quarantine, inspection, disease prevention and suppression, birth and death statistics, and general
sanitation in the City's jurisdiction.
6) Report as necessary the presence of contagious, infectious and dangerous epidemic
diseases to the Texas Board of Health in the manner and at the times prescribed by said board.
7) Perform all acts for the Port Arthur City Health Department which are required by law
to be performed by a licensed physician or which if provided by a person other than a licensed
physician would constitute the unlicensed or unlawful practice of medicine.
8) Provide consultant services in policy, planning, procedure, administrative and other
matters to the Director of the Health Department as requested by said Director.
9) Provide Medical Director advisory services to the City's Fire Department First
Responders Program registered with the Department of State Health Services.
10) Meet with the City's Fire Department representatives on a monthly basis to review
emergency medical incidents, exposures and debriefings, establish and review medical protocols,
review and make recommendations concerning DSHS certifications and continuing education.
11) Provide professional assistance to the City's Fire Department in administrative
matters before boards, DSHS, and the City Council on an as needed basis.
As the Supervising Physician of the City's Employee Health Services Clinic, Dr.
George shall:
1) Function as the supervising physician of the City's Employee Health Services Clinic.
2) Review patient charts as needed and required.
3) Review and approve all protocols and standing delegation orders/guidelines for the
effective operation of the Employee Health Services Clinic to include prescriptive
authority for the mid-level provider.
4) Provide consultation as needed to the Employee Health Services Clinic mid-level
provider and staff.
III. COMPENSATION
The Contractor shall be paid One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per month for services
provided for the Employee Health Services Clinic in addition to the Three Thousand, three
hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) per month for professional services performed as the Health
Authority. The hours of work shall be mutually agreed upon by the Director of Health of the
City of Port Arthur and the City's Fire Chief.
IV. LICENSURE/LIABILITY INSURANCE
1) The Contractor shall provide proof of licensure for Dr. George to practice medicine in
the State of Texas.
2) The Contractor shall be covered under the City's liability insurance for services
performed as the Health Authority.
IV. TERMINATION
This Agreement can be terminated with sixty (60) days prior written notice by either
party.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2020.
CONTRACTOR
Steward Medical Group
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2020.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Ron Burton, City Manager