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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23743: AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN MOORE, MLT TO PERFORM LABORATORY DUTIES Energy C1 -- City,of c,,. 0r•t rthcrr Texas Date: May 23, 2024 To: Ron Burton, CPM, 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 utilizes a part-time medical laboratory technologist to support the clinical operations for the (Adult Health) STI clinic, public health nursing, employee health services center, and Tuberculosis clinics, etc. Mr. Steven Moore has been the contract Medical Technologist for the health department laboratory since July 2021. 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. 23743, 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 20 hours per week. Funds in the amount of$30,000 have been budgeted in the FY 2024 and the Proposed FY 2025 budget, Other Contractual account, number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000. "REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR" P.O.BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,TX 77641-1089.409/983-8101•FAX 409/982-6743 P.R.No. 23743 Date: 05/23/2024 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 WERE BUDGETED IN THE FY 2024 BUDGET AND THE PROPOSED FY 2025. WHEREAS, the City Health Department needs a certified medical technologist for the laboratory to meet the demands of its clinical operations; and, WHEREAS, Steven Moore, a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) has been a contractor since 2021, and now the City desires to renew the contract at a rate of$30.00 per hour for no more than 20 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, 2024, through July 25, 2025, 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. 23743 Date: 05/23/2024 READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of A.D., 2024 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following vote: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Mayor, Thurman Bartie ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FO • J s Black, Interim City Attorney APPROVED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Lynda Boswell, MA, ICMA-CM Director of Finance P.R.No.23743 Date: 05/23/2024 APPROVED40Al •(► INISTRATION: Ar Ron Burton, CP � Judith. Smith, RN, BSN City Mara:- Director of Health Services 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 26,2024 and shall remain until July 25, 2025. 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 $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 the 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 resulting 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 the Contractor for any suit or claim arising out of the performance of the Contractor's duties as outlined herein. The 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 , 2024. CONTRACTOR Steven Moore, MLT SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2024. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager 3