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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 2023
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. 23480, 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 the contract between
the City of Port Arthur and Dr. Oscar Enriquez for him to continue to serve as the health
department's Health Authority, effective January 1, 2024.
Background: Dr. Oscar Enriquez, an Internal Medicine Specialist in Port Arthur has agreed to
continue serving as the health authority for the health department and supervising physician for
the Employee Health Clinic. Dr. Enriquez currently has two offices located in Port Arthur and
has been practicing for over 38 years.
Budget Impact: Funds are budgeted in the FY 2024 city's professional service account in the
amount of$55,000 annually which includes $37,000 paid by health department account number
001-23-061-5470-00-50-000; (Professional Service account) and $18,000 for the Employee
Health Services, account number; 001-23-063-5420-00-50-000 (Professional Service Account).
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No.23480, the contract between the City
of Port Arthur and Dr. Oscar Enriquez for him to serve as Health Authority for the City of Port
Arthur Health Department and supervising physician for the Employee Health Clinic.
"Remember,Nye 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
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APRROVING 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. FUNDS ARE BUDGETED
IN THE FY 2024 GENERAL FUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
ACCOUNT 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000 AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACCOUNT 001-23-063-5420-00-50-000 FOR
A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 55,000
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 the Health Department's Health
Authority for the last three (3) years, and now the City desires to renew the
contract.
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 from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
WHEREAS, compensation will be $37,000 annually from the City Health
Department, and $18,000 from the City's Employee Health clinic.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR:
SECTION 1. That, the facts and preamble are true and correct.
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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.,
2023, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,
Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: ;
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Mayor, Thurman Bartle
ATTEST
Sherri Be;lard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AST FORM:
Val izeno, City Attorne
APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY/OF FUNDS:
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Lynda Boswell,Director of Finance
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ron Burton Juc�th A. Smith, RN, BSN
City Manager Director 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 Dr. Oscar Enriquez, herein referred to as "Contractor."
I. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall be for a period beginning January 1, 2024, and shall remain in force
through December 31, 2024. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewed annually at the
discretion of the parties.
H. 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.
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 $55,000 annually for services provided for Health
Department and the Employee Health Services Clinic. The hours of work shall be mutually
agreed upon by the Director of Health of the City of Port Arthur.
IV.LICENSURE/LLABILITY 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 ,2023.
CONTRACTOR
Dr. Oscar Enriquez
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2023.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Ron Burton, City Manager