HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15517: ROSE QUIRANTE, R.D. CONTRACT RENEWALMemorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Yoshi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Health Director
DATE: September 16, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 15517
Contract Renewal between the City of Port Arthur and
Rose Quirante, RD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15517 approving a
contract renewal between the City of Port Arthur and Rose Quirante, R.D., a licensed registered
dietitian for the purpose of providing professional dietary consultation services for the WIC
Program.
BACKGROUND:
The WIC Program gets funding that is specifically earmarked for registered dietitian consultants.
These funds are available to local agencies that have been able to hire or contract with an RD.
Some of the duties of the RD will be to assist with the quality assurance program, provide in-
service training on nutrition topics related to women, infants and children; assist with the
nutrition education and breastfeeding plans, provide individual counseling for participants with
high-risk conditions, and conduct nutrition education classes. Mrs. Quirante has agreed to
provide these services for no more than 8 hours per week.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
It is recommended that Mrs. Quirante will remain as a contractor for the WIC program.
BUDGET EFFECT:
Funds to pay for contractual services will be provided through the Bureau of Nutrition Services
(WIC) at $45 per hour.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 15517, as such contract will provide for
the continuance of professional dietary consultation services for the WIC Program.
P.R. No. 15517
9/ 16/09-yda
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
ROSE E. QUIRANTE, R.D., FOR THE PROVISION OF DIETARY
CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE WOMEN, INFANTS
AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Nutrition Services has recommended that the Port Arthur
City Health Department WIC Program contract with a registered dietitian to provide consultation
services to the program's participants; and,
WHEREAS, Rose E. Quirante, R.D., is licensed to practice as a Registered Dietitian
Consultant and has agreed to provide professional consultation services for the WIC program at a
rate of $45 per hour at no more than 8 hours per week; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Manager and Director of Health are hereby authorized to
execute said Contract, a copy of which being 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
A.D., 2009, at a
Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
P.R.15517
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
ATTEST
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mayor
Mark Sokolow, Attorney (~ ~yQ hALF ~ F)
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Stephen itzgibbons, City Manager oshi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM
Director of Health
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 Rose E. Quirante, R.D., a person licensed to practice as a Registered Dietitian
Consultant.
I. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be for a period beginning October 1, 2009 shall remain in force
through September 30, 2010. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewed annually at the
discretion of the parties.
II. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Mrs. Rose E. Quirante, R.D., will be considered an independent contractor for the City of
Port Arthur and shall provide dietitian consultation for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Program at the City's Health Department. Such services shall be at the standard of
care/knowledge expected of dietitians in Texas.
III. COMPENSATION
Mrs. Rose E. Quirante, R.D., shall be paid Forty-Five Dollars ($45.00) per hour for
nutrition dietary consultations for the WIC program. The hours of work shall be mutually agreed
upon by the Health Director of the City of Port Arthur and Mrs. Rose E. Quirante, R.D., and
shall not exceed 8 hours per week.
IV. LICENSURE
Mrs. Rose E. Quirante, R.D., shall maintain and provide proof of licensure with the State
Board of Registered Dietitians. Failure to maintain licensure will immediately render this
contract null and void.
V. BENEFITS
All benefits resultant from this contract are delineated herein, and no other benefits
promised by any City office shall be binding on the City.
VI. TERMINATION
That this Agreement can be terminated with thirty (30) days prior written notice by either
party.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2009.
CONTRACTOR
Rose E. Quirante, R.D.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2009.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager