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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22032: AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND STEVEN MOORE, MLT TO PERFORM LABORATORY DUTIES \ �.r Energy e' City of Cit art rthut- � Texas Date: July 9, 2021 To: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Health Services RE: Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Steven Moore, MLT to perform laboratory duties. Nature of the Request: The health department needs a part-time medical laboratory technologist to support its clinical operations for the STD clinic, public health nursing, employee health services center, and Tuberculosis clinics, etc. Ms. Laura Emmert, MLT, is retiring effective July 30, 2021, and the recommendations will be for Steven Moore, MLT, to fulfill the duties of the City's Laboratory. Staff Analysis, Considerations: Mr. Moore will be considered a part-time contract employee. Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 22032, an Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Mr. Steven Moore, Medical Laboratory Technologist, to provide contract services for the City's laboratory, account number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000,the city's general fund other contractual account. Budget Considerations: Mr. Moore will be paid $30.00 per hour for no more than 30 hours per week. Funds in the amount of$30,000 have been budgeted in the FY 2021 and the Proposed FY 2022 budget, account number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000. "REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR" P.O.BOX I089•PORT ARTHUR,TX 77641-1089.409/983-810I•FAX 409/982-6743 P.R.No.22032 Date: 07/09/2021 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND STEVEN MOORE, A MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, TO PROVIDE CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S LABORATORY, ACCOUNT NUMBER 001-23- 061-5470-00-50-000, OTHER CONTRACTUAL ACCOUNT. FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 WERE BUDGETED IN THE FY 2021 BUDGET AND THE PROPOSED FY 2022 BUDGET WHEREAS, the City Health Department needs a certified medical technologist for the laboratory to meet the demands of its clinical operations; and, WHEREAS, Laura Kay Emmert, a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) has been a contractor since 2010, and now desires to retire, effective July 30, 2021, and a replacement needs to be established; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Steven Moore, a Medical Laboratory Technologist is being recommended to fulfill the duties of the City's laboratory at a rate of $30.00 per hour for no more than 30 hours per week; now therefore, 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 Manager and the Director of Health are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Mr. Steven Moore, MLT effective July 26, 2021, through July 25, 2022, in substantially the same form as the attached Exhibit "A." Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P.R.No.22032 Date: 07/09/2021 READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of A.D., 2021 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Thurman Bartie, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APP VED A TO FORM: al Tizeno, ttorney APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: cKA/\ c CiLL}LIO Kandy Daniel, Int rim Director of Finance APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ron Burton, City Manager Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Health Director EXHIBIT "A" AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES That this Agreement is made between the City of Port Arthur, Texas hereinafter referred to as "City" and Steven Moore, a Medical Laboratory Technologist, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor." I. DURATION AND TERMINATION That this Agreement shall be for a period beginning July 26,2021 and shall remain until July 25, 2022. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice without cause, or for cause by giving the other notice in writing five (5) days prior to termination. It is understood and agreed that if Contractor is incapable of performing the services described herein, all rights to compensation by this Agreement are to be invalid. II. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED Contractor shall perform the duties of a medical laboratory technologist. The Contractor shall comply with the ethical code of the medical profession, including but not limited to, maintaining confidentiality of medical records. III. COMPENSATION Compensation shall be at $30.00 per hour. Any and all expenses including, but not limited to travel, medical malpractice insurance, etc. are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The hours of work shall be mutually agreed upon by the Director of Health of the City of Port Arthur and Steven Moore and shall not exceed 30 hours per week worked unless approved by the Director of Health. Mr. Moore will be considered an independent contractor for the City, and shall comply with guidelines of the Clinical 1 Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Such services shall be at the standard of care and expertise expected of Medical Laboratory Technologists in the State of Texas. IV. OTHER BENEFITS That all benefits resultant from this contract are delineated herein, and no other benefits promised by any City officer shall be binding on the City. V. INDEMNITY It is understood and agreed that Contractor is an independent contractor and Contractor hereby agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any liability, claim, cause of action, damages, personal injury or death arising out of or in connection with the services performed or to be performed by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. VI. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE The Contractor is responsible for providing his own professional liability insurance coverage if applicable. The City will not provide legal services or pay any judgment rendered against Contractor for any suit or claim arising out of the performance of the Contractor's duties as outlined herein. Contractor is to provide proof of said liability coverage if applicable. VII. NONDISCRIMINATION The Contractor hereby agrees that no person shall, on the grounds or race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs, be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination as regards to any services or activity under this contract; and hereby gives assurance the 2 Contractor will immediately take any measure necessary to effectuate Agreement. SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of 2021. CONTRACTOR Steven Moore, MLT SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of 2021. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Ron Burton, City Manager 3