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Date: August 25, 2025
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 an independent contractor.
Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No.
24504, 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 $35.00 per hour for no more than 20 hours per
week. Funds in the amount of $36,400 have been budgeted in the FY 2026 budget, Other
Contractual account, number 001-23-061-5470-00-50-000.
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P.R.No.24504
Date:08/25/2025 JS/TNR
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 $36,400.00, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL
OF THE PROPOSED FY 2026 BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Health Department requires the ongoing services of
a certified medical technologist to support the laboratory and ensure compliance with the
operational and clinical demands of its public health programs; and
WHEREAS, Steven Moore, a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), has provided
services to the Health Department as an independent contractor since 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City to renew the
contract for the continued services of Steven Moore, MLT, at a rate of($35.00) per hour, for a
period not to exceed twenty(20)hours per week.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT
ARTHUR,TEXAS:
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 Steven Moore, MLT, effective October 1, 2025, through September
30, 2026, in substantially the same form as 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.
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P.R.No.24504
Date:08/25/2025 JS/TNR
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
A.D., 2025 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor, Charlotte M. Moses
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
P.R.No.24504
Date:08/25/2025
APP VED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
da oswel , , ICMA- M
Director of Finance
APPR !` S e-
ADMINISTRATION:
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Ron : i • 'M Ju&th A. Smith,RN,BSN
City Maria: r Director of Health Services
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 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 October 1, 2025, and shall
remain until September 30, 2026. 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 $35.00 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 20 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
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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
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Contractor will immediately take any measure necessary to effectuate Agreement.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of
2025.
CONTRACTOR
Steven Moore, MLT
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of
2025.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager
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