HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15111: OCTAVE JACQUES, MT - CONTRACT RENEWAL
Memorandum
` City of Port Arthur; Texas
Healtk Department
TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Yoshi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Health Director
DATE: February 16, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 15111
Contract Renewal between the City of Port Arthur and
Octave Jacques, IvIT ,`
RECOMMENDATION: `
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15111, an Agreement
for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Mr. Octave Jacques, MT, to
provide contract services for the City's laboratory:
BACKGROUND: '
This is a contract renewal. The health department needs a medial technologist to support its
clinical operations for the STD clinic, public health nursing, etc. Ivlr. Octave Jacques is a -
certified Medical Technologist who has agreed to continue to provide these services. He will
work no more than 20-25 hours per week at a flat rate of $1,800 per month. This is a $200 per
month increase from the previous year's contract.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Mr. Jacques is a part-time contract employee.
BUDGETARY EFFECT:
Mr. Jacques will be paid a flat rate of $1,800 per month; account number 001-1301-541.54-00.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution. No. 15111, an Agreement
for Professional Services between the City of -Port Arthur and Mr. Octave Jacques, MT; to
provide contract services for the City's laboratory..
P.R. No. 15111
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL.
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
OCTAVE JACQUES, A CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST,
TO PROVH)E CONTRACT SERVICES FOR THE
CITY'S LABORATORY
WHEREAS, the City Health Department-needs a certified medical technologist for the
laboratory to meet the demands of its clinical operations;-and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Octave Jacques, MT, is a certified Medical Technologist; and.
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WHEREAS, he has agreed to continue to provide contract services .for the City's
laboratory for a flat rate of $1,800 per month, not to exceed 20-25 hours per week; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section I. That the facts and preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager. and Director of Health are hereby authorized to
execute an Agreement. for the period of April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 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.
READ, ADOPTED :AND APPROVED THIS day of
A.D., 2009, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City'of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: Mayor:
P.R. No. 15111
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" Mayor
ATTEST:
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Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mark Soko ow, Ci tt y ' ~ g~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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Yoshi D~CAlexander.'MBA-HCM
Director of Health Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
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AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
That this Agreement is made between the City of Port Arthur, Texas hereinafter
referred. to as "City" and Octave Jacques, MT (AMT), a licensed and certified
professional practitioner, hereinafter referred tows the "Contractor." '
I. DURATION AND TERMINATION
That this Agreement shall be for a period beginning April 1, 2009 and shall
remain in force for one (1) year, until March 31, 2010. 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
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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 certified medical technologist. The
Contractor shall comply with the ethical code of the medical profession, ihcluding but
not limited to; maintaining confidentiality of medical records.
III. COMPENSATION
Compensation shall be at a flat rate- of $1,800 month. Any and all expense
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 Octave Jacques and shall not exceed
twenty to twenty-five (20-25) hours per week unless approved by the Director of Health.
Mr. Jacques will be considered an independent contractor for the City, and shall comply
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with guidelines of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Such services shall
be at the standard of care and expertise expected of Medical 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. The City will not provide -legal services or pay any judgment
rendered against Cohtractor for any suit or claim arising out of the performance of the
Contractor's duties as outlined herein.
The Contractor hereby agrees that no person shall, on the grounds or race,
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F 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
Contractor will immediately take any measure necessary to effectuate Agreement.
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SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2009.
CONTRACTOR
Octave Jacques; MT - -
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2009.
-CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
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Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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