HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18442: LLOYD R HAGGARD FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S LABORATORY Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: John Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM: Judith A. Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Health
DATE: July 25, 2014
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 18442
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. 18442, 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. He functions as a consultant so that the City's laboratory can remain in
compliance with CLIA to perform STD and other laboratory testing necessary for the STD,
Employee Health and Primary Health Care clinics. Mr. Haggard has agreed to provide
consultation services in the amount of$1,500 per month and receive a cell phone allowance of
$40 per month for telephone consultations.
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. 18442, a renewal
contract for Professional Services between the City of Port Arthur and Mr. Lloyd Haggard,
M.T..
P.R.No. 18442
7/25/2014-j s
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 has agreed to continue to provide professional
consultation services at the amount of $1,500 per month and a cell phone allowance in the
amount of$40 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. 18442
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READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
A.D., 2014 , at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINIST PION:
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John Comeaux, P.E. udith A. Smith, RN, BSN
Interim City Manager Director of Health Services
APPROVED FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Deborah Echols, CPA, Director of Finance
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, 2014 and shall remain
in force through August 31, 2015.
II. COMPENSATION
That Lloyd R. Haggard, M.T., shall be paid Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500) per month
for laboratory consultant services rendered. Mr. Haggard will also receive a cell phone allowance
in the amount of $40 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 approximately nine (12) hours per week unless otherwise 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.
IV.TERMINATION
That this Agreement can be terminated with thirty (30) days written notice by either
PAY.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2014.
CONTRACTOR
Lloyd R. Haggard, M.T.
SIGNED AND AGREED TO on the day of , 2014.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
John Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager