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Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Health
DATE: September 4, 2013
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 17876
Contract Renewal between the City of Port Arthur and Lloyd Haggard, M.T.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17876, a renewal
contract for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Mr. Lloyd Haggard,
M.T.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Lloyd R. Haggard, Microbiologist, has provided consultation services to the City of Port
Arthur since 2002. Mr. Haggard currently receives a monthly rate of $1,180 due to Social
Security benefit limitations and $80 per month for cell phone consultation. There will be no
change in compensation for the next fiscal year.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
BUDGETARY EFFECT:
Funds are available in general account numbers 001 - 1301 - 541.54 -00 and 001- 1301 - 541.13 -00.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17876, a renewal
contract for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Mr. Lloyd Haggard,
M.T..
P.R. No. 17876
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND
LLOYD R HAGGARD FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES
FOR THE CITY'S LABORATORY, ACCOUNT NUMBERS
001 - 1301 - 541.54 -00 AND 001 - 1301 - 541.13 -00
WHEREAS, the City Health Department needs a Microbiologist to act as consultant for
the laboratory; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Lloyd R. Haggard, Microbiologist, has provided consultation services
to the City of Port Arthur since 2002; and,
WHEREAS, due to Social Security benefit limitations, Mr. Haggard currently receives
$1,180 per month for professional consultation services for the City's laboratory and a cell phone
allowance in the amount of $80 per month for telephone consultation; 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 Director of Health are hereby authorized to
execute said renewal, 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.
P.R. No. 17876
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
A.D., 2013 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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Mayor
ATTEST
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APP ' G VED S TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager Mdith A. Smith, RN, BSN
Director of Health Services
APPROVED FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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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 Lloyd R. Haggard, M.T., a person certified to perform as a Medical
Technologist.
I. TERM OF AGREEMENT
That this Agreement shall be for a period beginning September 1, 2013 and shall remain
in force through September 30, 2014.
II. COMPENSATION
That Lloyd R. Haggard, M.T., shall be paid Eleven Hundred and Eighty Dollars
($1,180.00) per month for laboratory consultant services rendered. Mr. Haggard will also receive
a cell phone allowance in the amount of $80 per month for telephone consulting services. The
hours of work shall be mutually agreed upon by the Director of Health of the City of Port Arthur
and Lloyd R. Haggard and shall be reduced to approximately nine (9) hours per week unless
approved by the Director of Health. Mr. Haggard will be considered an independent contractor
for the City, and shall provide consultant services in compliance with guidelines of the Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Such services shall be at the standard of care and
expertise expected of Medical Technologists in the State of Texas.
III. BENEFITS
That all benefits resultant from this contract are delineated herein, and no other benefits
promised by any City officer shall be binding on the City. The Director of Health Services may,
depending on the benefit to the City and availability of funds, approve funds for training and /or
conference attendance.
IY. TERMINATION
That this Agreement can be terminated with thirty (30) days written notice by either
party.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2013.
CONTRACTOR
Lloyd R. Haggard, M.T.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2013.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager