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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-~/5'
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, MAICING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, 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. 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
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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-~S/~
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST:
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Mar ha . Gillett
city Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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N~rma L. Malone
Mayor
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CONTRACT
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STATE OF TEXAS
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into 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 pplitic 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, 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 1st day of October, 2001, and
ending on the 30th day of September, 2003, LA PORTE agrees to furnish to
PORT,'the emergency medical services hereinafter more specifically described.
This agreement shall remain in effect after September 30, 2003 until canceled by
either party hereto 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 Two Thousand
DOlla~oo.OO) [Twenty Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00) annually].
JJ- Such t$ 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.
ANNUAL COST OF CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT - Beginning October 1, 2002
and in subsequent years thereafter, there shall be a cost of contract adjustment
9f the rates.
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The annual cost of contract adjustment shall be calculated by multiplying the previous
annual rate by a factor of the larger of 2.5 percent .(2.5%) or the Consumer Price Index -
Urban (CPI-U) us'ing September 2001 as' the base. However, the annual rate increase'
shall not exceed five percent (5%).
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, to each
patient, its most current and customary Emergency Medical Service charges as
adopted by City Council.
IV.
Sole discretion will rest with the LA PORTE Director of Emergency Medical
Services, or his duly authorized assistants, as to the personnel and equipment that will
answer each emergency medical services request, provided, emergency medical
services protection will be adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering
available personnel and equipment of LA PORTE's Emergency Medical ServicE;!s).and
dispatch of personnel and equipment to provide emergency medical services within the
corporate limits of the City of La Porte.
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, ~nd as may be amended from time to time
hereafter.
VI.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
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,OOO.00) for each person;
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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 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. 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, Hou~ton, Texas 77252-
2562, Attention: Director of Protection Services. Such notice shall be sent by the PORT
to LA PORTE at P. O. Box 1218, La Porte, Texas, 77572-1218, Attention: City
Manager.
VIII.
TERM
This contract shall become effective at 12:00 A.M. Central Time, on the 1st day
of October, 2001, and shall remain in full force and effect until the 30th day of
September, 2003, unless othelWise 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.
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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 l()l. day of
O:;fJJPEL ,2001. ,
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Robert T. Herrera,
City Manager
ATTEST:
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Marth Gillett, City Secretary
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF
HAR IS TV, TEXAS
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED:
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Counsel '
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Protection Services Director
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET THIS
OBLlGA liON WHEN DUE:
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PO.RT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 2562
H9USTON, TEXAS n252
PHONE (713) 670-2460
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ORDER DATE 01/16/02
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84279-000
r.IUST BE SHown mJ rILL IN-
VOICES OR ItJVOICES WILL BE
RETURNED TO VEnDOR
PURCHASE ORDER
NUMBER
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Invoice by mail
EXEC
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A:rnI: CASH lvlANAGEMENT
POBOX 1115
LA PORx.E ~~ 77572-1115
SHIP TO
PHA E."<ECTJTIVE OFFICES
111 EAST LOOP NORXH (E.'CIT 29l
HOUSTON xx 77029
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713 670-2460
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TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
24,000.00
24,000.00
24,000,00
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FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET THIS OBUGATION WHEN DUE
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TAX EXE~.lPTION FORMS ON REVERSE SIDE
CONDITIONS ON BACK ARE A PART OF THIS AGREEMENT
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EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 111 EAST LOOP NORTH . HOUSTON. TEXAS n029-4327
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2562 . HOUSTON; TEXAS 77252-2562
TELEPHONE: (713) 670-2400 . FAX: (713) 670-2465
CURTIS R. ROSE
Purchasing Manager
(713) 670-2460
January 24, 2002
City of La Porte
POBox 1115
~a Porte TX 77572-1115
Attn: Yvette Hamm:
Subject:
Ms. H:;1mm:
Attached find our executed copy of contract relating to the c~ptioned project and our P. o.
Number 84279-000. You are authorized to proceed as provided by contract dated
October 10, 2001. . .
Ambulance Services at Barbours Cut Terminal I PHA File No; 85-0019
Regards,
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Curtis R. ij.ose,-C.P.M. ~
Purchasing Manager flrjf ~ r- '
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