HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18801: TO AMEND THE FY 2014-2015 CONTRACT WITH DSHS, WIC DIVISION Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM: Judith Smith, R.N., BSN, Director of Health Services
DATE: December 29, 2014
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 18801
Approval to amend the FY 2015 Contract between the City of Port Arthur
and the Department of State Health Services, WIC Division
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18801, approving the
amendment to the FY 2015 contract between the City of Port Arthur and the Texas Department
of State Health Services to provide WIC services.
BACKGROUND:
The WIC program provides supplemental food vouchers and nutrition education to enhance good
health care at no cost to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children
identified to be at nutritional risk. A set reimbursement rate is established for each WIC program
participant; therefore, the total amount of reimbursement varies from month to month based on
the level of participation. The amendment to this contract is to increase the funding from
$632,054.00 to $ 649,141.00 for the contract term October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
This grant funds 8 full-time employees, 1 part-time and 1 contractor (Registered Dietitian).
BUDGETARY EFFECT:
Reimbursements for WIC services cover the cost of personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment,
and supplies.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18801, approving the
amendment to the FY 2015 contract between the City of Port Arthur and the Texas Department
of State Health Services to provide WIC services.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2014-2015 CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, WIC DIVISION, INCREASING THE
FUNDS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $649,141.00.
WHEREAS, the contract between the City of Port Arthur and the Department of State
Health Services, will provide financial assistance to the Port Arthur City Health Department to
supplement the delivery of public health services; and,
WHEREAS, WIC Card Participation provides for supplemental food instruments,
nutrition education and counseling to enhance good health care at no cost to low-income
pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children identified to be at nutritional risk of which
the grant award is based on monthly client participation; and,
WHEREAS, the initial FY 2014-2015 contract was approved on October 28, 2014 per
Resolution No. 14-530 for the period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, and the
Department of State Health Services now wishes to increase the funding from $632, 054.00 to
$649, 141.00.
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 Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby approves the
contract amendment between the City of Port Arthur and the Department of State Health
Services for the period October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 to increase funding from
$632,054.00 to $649,141.00.
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Section 3. That, the City Council deems it is in the best interest of the City to approve
and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract amendment between the
Department of State Health Services and the City of Port Arthur, Texas, for the Women, Infants
and Children(WIC) services as delineated in Exhibit"A".
Section 4. 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
2015 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following Vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED • S TO FORM:
Valecia Tizeno, City 00 torney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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John A. Comeaux, P.E., Ji _ith Smith, R.N., Director of Health
Interim City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
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Amendment
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and CITY OF PORT ARTHUR(Contractor) agree to amend
the Program Attachment# 001 (Program Attachment)to Contract# 2015-047345 (Contract) in accordance with
this Amendment No. 00IA: NSS/WIC LOCAL AGENCY, effective 01/01/2015.
The purpose of this Amendment is to increase the contract amount.
Therefore, DSHS and Contractor agree as follows:
PROGRAM ATTACHMENT NO.-041-001A-
Total reimbursements will not exceed: $632;&54.$8:$649141.00
SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: are revised as follows:
During the term of the Program Attachment, Contractor shall earn administrative funds at the rate of 513.31-5_
$13.865-for each participant served as defined above.
All other tern-is and conditions not hereby amended are to remain in full force and effect. In the event of a
conflict between the terms of the Contract and the terms of this Amendment, this Amendment shall control.
Department of State Health Services Contractor
Signature of Authorized Official Signature of Authorized Official
Date: Date:
Evelyn Delgado Name:
Assistant Commissioner for Family and Community Health Title:
Services
1100 WEST 49TH STREET Address:
AUSTIN,TEXAS 78756
512.776.7321
Phone: 1
Evelyn.Delgado@dshs.state.tx.us
Email:
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