HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. FLU VACCINE City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the payment of Flu PAGE
NUMBER Vaccine for the Health Department from Sanofi Pasteur
9/25/2012 Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the payment of 150 doses of influenza vaccine for the 2012-
2013 season in the amount of $15,819.00 from Sanofi Pasteur of Chicago, IL.
BACKGROUND:
Protecting citizens from seasonal flu is an important part of the services offered by the health department. The
State of Texas term contract for Influenza Vaccine is with Sanofi Pasteur, thus eliminating the bidding process
for local health departments. This year's state contract pricing is $97.96 per 10 -dose vial plus a federal
surcharge per vial of vaccine. The Health Department's administration charge is $10 per person.
BUDGET /.FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in the FY 2012 Health Department city budget to cover the cost of the vaccines, account
number 001 - 1301 - 541.27 -00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the payment of flu vaccine for the FY 2012 -2013 season in the
amount of $15,819.00 from Sanofi Pasteur of Chicago, IL; account number 001- 1301 - 541.27 -00.
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Deborah Echols, CPA, Director of Finance Shawna Tubbs, Pu Manager
PREPARED BY: YDA DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
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