HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18186: MEMORANDUM, SPINDLETOP MHMR SERVICES Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM: Judith Smith, RN, BSN Health Director 9S
DATE: February 10, 2014 00
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 18186
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Port Arthur
and Spindletop MHMR Services
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 18186, approving a Memorandum of
Understanding for use of Spindletop MHMR Services facilities during a public health emergency
which may result from natural or man-made causes.
BACKGROUND
The City of Port Arthur receives public health preparedness grant funds from the Texas
Department of State Health Services to plan and prepare for a public health emergency which
may result from natural or man-made causes. Such an event may require the City to immunize
or treat large numbers of people in the area served by the City and MHMR in Port Arthur. The
college possesses facilities that are qualified to serve if. mass immunization or treatment is
necessary and have agreed to makes facilities available as needed during a public health
emergency.
BUDGETARY AND FISCAL EFFECT
None.
STAFFING EFFECT
None.
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 18186, approving a Memorandum of
Understanding for use of Spindletop MHMR Services facilities during a public health emergency
which may result from natural or man-made causes.
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P. R. NO. 18186
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND SPINDLETOP MHMR SERVICES
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the City of Port Arthur and
Spindletop MHMR Services to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as it
pertains to the use of the facilities during a public health emergency which may result
from natural or man-made causes.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager and City's Health Director are herein
authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, 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.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of February 2014
A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following Vote: AYES:
P. R.NO.18186
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, C Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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John A. Comeaux, P.E. With Smith, RN, BSN
Interim City Manager Director of Health Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
And
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SPINDLETOP MHMR SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding is between the City of Port Arthur Health Department
and Spindletop MHMR Services.
Whereas the potential for naturally occurring or terrorist initiated public health
emergencies exist in Texas, and other states, it may be necessary to provide public health
' services to large numbers of the general population in a short period of time; and,
Whereas the City of Port Arthur Health Department is responsible for the coordination
of a response to public health emergencies within South Jefferson County; and,
Whereas that response may include the provision of mental health services; and,
Whereas Spindletop MHMR has expressed a willingness to take the lead in the
provision of mental health services.
The City of Port Arthur Health Department and Spindletop MHMR Services jointly agree
to the following:
This Memorandum of Understanding is effective February 1, 2014 through February 1, 2015,
and may be renewed on an annual basis if mutually agreed upon by both parties.
The City of Port Arthur Health Department agrees to:
1. Designate a staff person as the point of contact (POC) for Spindletop MHMR Services for
routine and emergency contacts.
2. Provide as much advanced notification to. Spindletop MHMR as possible as to the location
and type(s) of service(s) needed in the event of a public health emergency within South
Jefferson County.
Spindletop MHMR Services agrees to:
1. Provide the City of Port Arthur Health Department with a point of contact for mental
health services, available 24/ day, 7 days a week.
2. Provide mental health services, in coordination with other Spindletop MHMR Services in
other counties, in clinics, and other designated areas, such as triaging, debriefing, and the
counseling of people, staff, and volunteers who are exhibiting signs and symptoms of stress
and/ or anxiety, or any other maladaptive symptoms, as a result of a public health
emergency.
3. Maintain a current call -down list of individuals qualified to provide mental health services
at least: 2 shifts of 12 hours each.
4. Provide a shift Team Leader who will report to the Site Manager.
5. Direct mental health staff to report to specific locations, as determined in consultation with
Health Department staff, for assigned shifts.
Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding without cause with 60 days
written notice to the other party.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
John A. Comeaux, P.E. Date
Interim City Manager
Judith Smith, RN, BSN Date
Director of Health Services
Spindletop MHMR Services
Signature Date
Printed Name and Title Date