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Home My WebLink AboutO-2000-2442 . e ;;.W~ ORDINANCE NO. 2000-o,^ ~74. :JW.1 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2000-2376; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the city to all such documents. Section 2. Ordinance No. 2000-2376, passed and approved on February 14, 2000, is hereby repealed. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the -contents and posting thereof. . . ORDINANCE NO. 2000-~W-1.{.~ PAGE 2 section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of October, 2000. By: CITY OF LA PORTE 4'~~~~ Norman L. Malone Mayor ATTEST: Knox W. Askins City Attorney . e IF CO) ill TI CO) IF lID CID ill ~ 1r CD) I\i .A\ ill 11 lID CID ill II TI'IT EXECUTIVE OFFICES: III EAST LOOP . HOUSTON. TEXAS 77029-4327 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2562 . HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252-2562 TELEPHONE: (713) 670-2400 . FAX: (713) 670-2429 LINDA HENRY Counsel (713) 670-2663 Mr. Robert T. Herrera City Manager City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 LaPorte, TX 77572-1115 October 5, 2000 Re: CITY OF LAPORTE - Emergency Medical Services Contract - PHA File No. 85-0019 Dear Mr. Herrera: Enclosed are four (4) originals of the above-referenced contract between the Port of Houston Authority and the City of LaPorte. This instrument was drawn for signature of the City Manager of the city and attestation by the City Secretary. In addition, please date and affix your city seal to all four (4) originals and return to my attention. When the signatures on behalf of the Port Authority have been obtained, a fully executed copy will be forwarded to you for your files. By copy of this letter, the Accounting Department of the Authority is hereby notified of this agreement for execution thereof. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, "-;Y~.d.~ It ~/I.~ v f'1<Y' v r Linda Henry LH/gp Enclosures cc: Ted Walters (w/enc.) Ruben Arredondo (w/enc.) Carol Walker (w/enc.) Central Records (w/enc.) Dick Rhodes - County Auditor's Office (w/enc.) fD) IECfEIVfE~ ffl1 OCT 5 2000 l!!J 2000.880.174 CITY MANAGER" OFACE . e IF CID ill TI em IF 1]] em ill ~ TI em RT A ill TI IRI em ill II TI Yf EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 111 EAST LOOP . HOUSTON, TEXAS n029-4327 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2562 . HOUSTON. TEXAS n252-2562 TELEPHONE: (713) 670-2400 . FAX: (713) 670-2465 L. K. WASKA Purchasing Manager (713) 670-2460 November 13, 2000 City of La Porte POBox 1115 La Porte TX 77572-1115 Attn: Cash Management Subject: Emergency Medical Services I PHA Contract No: 85-0019 Cash Management Attached find our executed copy of contract relating to the captioned project and our P. O. Number 82090. You are authorized to proceed as provided by contract dated October 23, 2000. Yours very truly, /11 ~ Wa..kt.._ Leonard K. Waska Purchasing Manager LKW/cb attachments PURCHASE ORDE~ PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 2562 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77252 PHONE (713) 670-2460 82090-000 e PAGE 0001 ORDER DATE 11/08/00 ~IUST BE SHOWN OrJ ALL IN, VOICES OR II,VOICES WILL BE RETURNED TO VENDOR PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER FREIGHT prepaid TO 1858 HARNE Invoice by mail CITY OF LA PORTE ATTN: CASB. MANAGEMENT P. o. BOX 1115 LA PORrE TX 77572-1115 SHIP TO P.EIA MAAINE DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING 111 EAST LOOP NORTH (:&:XU 29) BOUSTON TX 77029 BUYER AITN: ITEM QUANTITY ~I DESCRIPTION 713 670-2460 Len Waska I UNIT PRICE I TOTAL ***************** Deliver - 11/08/00 ~***************** **** Unless otherwise specified by line item **** Purchase Order Currency: United states Dollars 1 PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO TBE PORr,_ QF.~~y.~~~ _ AUTRORITY' S MARINE DEP~T'A:J:-'IT"~S'~BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ~~;qN~,<~'\~}~~~QUT IN TBAr .'::eER:rAlll~.€~ fj~ JO~Om:R 23, 2000. ..::.':'.- Tm.s.;c~CT- SiAr.L. BE" :H~.....itTEC'l' FROM ,f/' (.OCT~' 1, 29!?0 UNilii{~~ 30, 2001 .;.... ,-AUTHORITY - / ::. "'~, .. ',,;. .,f{; ..."... , - '" .:,;1/.......,.., . .;/ ",,.,,.. :.' BQARD?-M-INUTE 20QO-1,n;16Jf$0 >I! I..' .... ~.. ".(...-., I.' ....-:-____ ~ \-:,d.Wf'* :.. ,',. .'--...,.:. '1'( ';~,P~ ~ ~ ~5..9a.19f-J ... ,.. "', <:';::""J.i..-=1~1" :...J~\.--f!';,~_, t).- jr.'~ "1'1 :.""r ":~'~~";"41"'--"'~'; ..'"::..~~r. '.-'~\-' . ~ .~. , ....-r I .. ~ - -oS ,,_. ....~( -.. -;:x \ ~ I/o 12 . ooo~:, ~-. \~OV~pE.,_ !r~:: .:"'i~f;:~~;"'=:::;~;!l! 1.,~~lp4ift:.7 500 22,857 .00 ,.;. ',,= EMER.G:&:NCYI.MEDI:CM,,;,'$ERV."'CESJ ~ ~.) Deliver 09/30/01 .. j ....., 'l .~,;;" ."- ~I" '-:1';, .=..J:J.I':'. J} ""t'''<; s".' ~/~ ~Q \\ ..=?i:"~':i:f~ \ I.' ..t! Purchase Order -~ot:als : .-. . -- l ,J rt ,''; '"1 '.. .- ,." ~. 4 ~/I.,.,""J .1i-!; ....~ .......~rq~ucti.Total: '<~..l ."!" j~ 22,857.00 /.. 14-. '~. . .... .~ ..~ o.n '''-'',p'.. .... .'';'' ~., .J:.':;' I,!i'. TOf'a;L"Amount: ...~;'; ! '.;"r 1!:' 22,857.00 l"nj'-/ .' i ::,:~,,'O::::_.:. ,:~;>..~."'~ ~dfr '~n~ "Of::Pu'ich~e Order'" _S~90-000 '! '.~I.:.:, ';~' :::~:~:~~....~;;~;;:5,~~,f}f';~ CONDITIONS ON BACK ARE A PART OF THIS AGREEMENT e e CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS ~ ~ ~ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF HARRIS THIS AGREEMENT made and entered in to by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "LA PORTE" and the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, a body politic of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "PORT', WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, PORT is in need of certain governmental services for the benefit of the people and property at its Barbour's Cut Terminal; and WHEREAS, LA PORTE is able and willing to provide said governmental services to PORT, upon the terms, conditions, and covenants herein contained: NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter 791, Section 791.002 et seq. of the Texas Government , Code), and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to both parties, it is hereby agreed as follows: I. GENERAL PROVISIONS For and during the year beginning on the 1s1 day of October, 2000, and ending on the 30th day of September, 2001, LA PORTE agrees to furnish to PORT, the emergency medical services hereinafter more specifically described. This agreement shall remain in effect after September 30, 2001, until canceled by either party by giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party hereto. II. For and in consideration of the governmental services to be provided by LA PORTE, PORT agrees to pay LA PORTE the monthly sum of One Thousand Nine Hundred Four and 75/100 Dollars ($1,904.75) [Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Seven and No/100 Dollars ($22,857.00) annually). Such charges to be paid in full by PORT to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the month following the month in which such services were rendered. e e III. LA PORTE agrees to provide emergency medical services at PORT's Barbour's Cut Terminal. LA PORTE shall transport patients to one of the nearest hospitals providing emergency services that is defined by the transport policy of the City of La Porte Emergency Medical Services. LA PORTE shall be permitted to charge its most current and customary Emergency Medical Service charges to each patient as adopted by City Council. A copy of Ordinance 98-2273, establishing the current charges, is attached. IV. LA PORTE will respond to requests for emergency medical services and emergency medical services protection will be adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available personnel and equipment of LA PORTE's Emergency Medical Services) to provide emergency medical services. V. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND ORDINANCES LA PORTE agrees to operate the ambulances. in accordance with the requirements of the State and Federal law, and applicable municipal or county ordinances, as the same now exists, and as may be amended from time to time hereafter. VI. LIABILITY INSURANCY During the term of this Contract and any extension thereof, LA PORTE shall purchase and keep in full force and effect, public liability insurance on each of its ambulance units, and professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance) on each of its employees administering patient care, with minimum limits of ($100,000.00) for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property; ($100,000.00) for each person; and ($300,000.00) for each accident. LA PORTE shall keep and maintain Workers' Compensation insurance on its employees. LA PORTE shall maintain collision and liability insurance on the ambulances, with at least maximum limits of $100,000.00) for each single occurrence for injury to or destruction of property; ($100,000.00) for each person; ($300,000.00) for each single occurrence for bodily injury or death; and uninsured and under-insured motorists coverage providing at least ($100,000.00) for each person, and ($300,000.00) for each single occurrence for bodily e e injury or death. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LA PORTE shall not be required to obtain insurance in excess of liability limits established in the Texas Tort Claims Act, Section 101.001 et seq. or of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in cases where said Act is applicable. The City shall file certificates of insurance coverage with the PORT during the terms of this Contract and any extension thereof. On all said insurance policies, PORT shall be named as an additional insured. VII. REVOCATION OF CONTRACT Either the PORT or LA PORTE may cancel this Contract, without cause; after giving at least ninety (90) days written notice to the non-canceling party. Such notice shall be sent by LA PORTE to the PORT at P. O. Box 2562, Houston, Texas 77252- 2562. Such notice shall be sent by the PORT to LA PORTE at P. O. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas, 77572-1115, Attention: City Manager. VII I. TERM This contract shall become effective at 12:00 A.M. Central Time, on the 1st day of October, 2000, and shall remain in full force and effect until the 30th day of September, 2001, unless otherwise canceled as provided in paragraph VII above. This Contract is entered into subject to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and all applicable state and federal laws. IX. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior contemporaneous communications or agreements, written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by a written instrument signed by all parties. e . This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the Jird day of CC-kAU ,2000. CITY OF LA PORTE By: G~ T. \..\~ Robert 1. Herrera, City Manager ATTEST: '-1!kl'W;/lO-.-!l I P vii. Ma a Gillett, City Secretary Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ~V'.J.~ tbu1 Counsel JA~ Protection Services Director FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET THIS I ~IGATI~~~_~~....DUE~'I ! r-... \ ~. ~ k"- I 'I ') ~ ,. . .._-.... '"'. / !\.Lv.- ( County Auditor e e ORDINANCB NO. 98- 2273 AN ORDIDNCB BSTABLISHING A RATE STRUCTURB FOR 'l'HB CITY OF LA PORTE BXBRGBNCY MEDICAL SERVICB; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSB; FIlmING COMPLIANCE WJ:'l'H THB OPEN HBETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN BFFBCTIVE DATB HERBOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1., The rate structure as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes, is hereby established for the provision of emergency medical services by the Ci ty of La Porte Emergency Medical Service. Section 2. The rates established under this Ordinance shall be effective the-.st day of October, 1998. Section 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reasons, be held inval~d, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required . e. by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance s~al.l be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of August, 1998. By: CITY OF LA PORTE ~~. Mayor ATTEST: ~ ~ W Knox W. Askins City Attorney . } -2- . .e The City of La Porte Emergency Medical Service Rate increase Effective October 1, 1998 Procedures/Dru s Base Rate Stand-b Rate/Hour ' Milea e Life FIi htl Other trans ort Treatment, No Trans ort Infection-Control ' S inallmmobilization E.C.G. o en Setu M.A.S.T. C.P.R. Blood Draw IV Setu I Saline Lock Banda in Per Site ET I EOA EGTA 08 Kit Intraosseous Cannulation 8a Valve Mask Suctionin S lintin Per Site External Pacemaker Nublizer Price $350.00 $40.00 $6.50 Per Loaded Mile $ 350.00 Plus Su lies $ 175.00 Plus Su lies $ 50.00 $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 20.00 $ 35.00 $ 20.00 $ 50.00 $ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 75.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 75.00 $ 35.00 EXHIBIT A e e Lavage Kit $ 150.00 Chest Decompression $ 50.00 Glucometer $ 15.00 E.C.G. Pads. $ 15.00 Defibrillation $ 75.00 Pulse Oximeter ' $ 20.00 Auto Ventlation $ 25.00 Surgical Airway $ 120.00 Retograde Intubation $ 125.00 Narcan $15.00 Thiamine $15.00 Dextrose 50% $15.00 Benadryl $ 15.00 Atropine $ 15.00 Sodium Bicarbonate $ 15.00 Epinephrine .1 : 1000 $ 15.00 Epinephrine 1:10,000 $ 15.00 Dopamine $ 30.00 Lasix $ 15.00 Nitroglycerin $ 15.00 Activated Charcoal $ 15.00 Morphine $ 15.00 Lidocaine 100 mg. $15.00 ' Lidocaine Drip $15.00 I nstaot Glucose $ 15.00 Tetracaine $ 15.00 Adenosine $ 15.QO Albuterol "15.00 Mannitol $, '50.QO Ipecac $. 15':00 . e IV Fluids Solu-Medrol Ma nesium Sulfate Bre Hum Atrovent VasO,te,q '. Gluca' on Ramazicon Succin Icholine Versed $ 20.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 50.00 $, ~.OO i50.oo -$ 50.00 50.00