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Home My WebLink AboutPR 22265: TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND DR. OSCAR ENRIQUEZ City of C11� ort rthur Tesus www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: December 10, 2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Health Services RE: Authorization to approve P.R. No. 22265,the contract between the City of Port Arthur and Dr. Oscar Enriquez. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of renewing the contract between the City of Port Arthur and Dr. Oscar Enriquez for him to continue to serve as the City of Port Arthur Health Department's Health Authority and the Supervising Physician for the Employee Health clinic. Background: Dr. Oscar Enriquez, an Internal Medicine Specialist in Port Arthur started working as the health authority for the health department and supervising physician for the Employee Health Clinic and Fire Department on January 1, 2021. Budget Impact: Funds are budgeted for FY 2022 as follows: $36,000 from the city's other contractual account; $18,000 from the Employee Health Clinic's Professional Service account; and$6,000 from the Fire Department. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 22265, the contract between the City of Port Arthur and Dr. Oscar Enriquez for him to continue serving as Health Authority for the City of Port Arthur Health Department and supervising physician for the Fire Department and Employee Health Clinic. "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. 22265 12/10/2021-js RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND OSCAR ENRIQUEZ, MD TO ACT AS THE CITY'S HEALTH AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN FOR THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $60,000. FUNDS ARE BUDGETED IN THE FY 2022 GENERAL FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACCOUNT 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000, EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACCOUNT 001-23-063- 5420-00-50-000 AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACCOUNT NO. 001-19-047-5420-00-30-000 WHEREAS, in accordance with Sections 121 .021-121.029 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, a City, County. or Health District may appoint a licensed physician to serve as Local Health Authority to advise City Officials about public health issues and serve as a consultant on issues which impact public health in its jurisdictions; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Oscar Enriquez has been working as the City Health Department for one (1) year, and now the City is desiring to renew the contract; and. WHEREAS, approval is needed to re-appoint Oscar Enriquez, MD as Health Authority for the Health Department and supervising physician for the Employee Health Clinic and Fire Department from January 1, 2022 through December 31 , 2022; and, WHEREAS. compensation will be $36,000 annually from the City Health Department, $18,000 from the City's Employee Health clinic and $6,000 from the Fire Department. P.R. No. 22265 12/10/2021-js 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 execute 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. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of December A.D., 2021, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Council members: • NOES: Mayor, Thurman Bartie ATTEST Sherri Bellard, City Secretary P.R. No. 22265 12/10/2021-js SECTION 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager and Director of Health to execute 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. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of December A.D., 2021, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: • NOES: Mayor, Thurman Bartie ATTEST Sherri Bellard, City Secretary P.R. No. 22265 12/10/2021-js APPROVED AS TO FORM: Val Tizen , Cit ttorney APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Kandy Daniels Director of Finance APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: .9Udat A - kf+71,Gtib Ron Burton JuditrvA. Smith, RN, BSN City Manager Director of Health Services P.R. No. 22265 12/10/2021-js EXHIBIT "A" CONTRACT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This Agreement is made between the City of Port Arthur, Texas hereinafter referred to as "City" and Dr. Oscar Enriquez, herein referred to as "Contractor." I. TERM OF CONTRACT This Contract shall be for a period beginning January 1, 2022 and shall remain in force through December 31, 2022. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewed annually at the discretion of the parties. II. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This Contract will allow Dr. Oscar Enriquez 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. Enriquez 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. Enriquez 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 Five Hundred ($1,500) per month for services provided for the Employee Health Services Clinic in addition to the Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) per month for professional services performed as the Health Authority, and Five Hundred ($500.00) per month for services performed for the Fire Department. 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. Enriquez 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 , 2021. CONTRACTOR Dr. Oscar Enriquez SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2021. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Ron Burton, City Manager