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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 15-265RESOLUTION NO. 15-265 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a two (2) year Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Family Practice Associates for the reimbursement of costs relating to the service of chest x-rays for tuberculosis screening. The Agreement is substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 8th day of December, 2015. INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § KNOW ALL MEIN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § This Agreement is made and entered into on this the day of 2015. by and between the City of Beaumont, hereafter referred to as the "Contractor," sponsor agency for the City of Beaumont Public Health Department, and Beaumont Family Practice Associates offering licensed or certified professionals, hereinafter referred to as the "Sub contractor." This agreement supersedes and makes void any and all previous agreements between the parties. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS. the services of a licensed or certified professional are required by the City to meet the demands of its clinical operations and such services are noncompetitive by their nature, it is agreed that the Subcontractor will perform the needed services according to all of the following terms and conditions. THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties that the Subcontractor shall perform the services of one (1) view PA chest x-rays to the Tuberculosis Elimination Division and provide those services as required according to all of the following terms and conditions: 1. DURATION AND TERMINATION; This Agreement is valid for a period of two (2) years. Either party may terminate this .Agreement upon thirty (30) days %Titten notice without cause. or for cause by giving the other notice in writing five (5) days prior to termination. It is understood and agreed that if Subcontractor is incapable of performing the services described herein. all rights to compensation by this EXHIBIT "A" Agreement shall cease. It is agreed, by signature of this Agreement, that the terms and conditions of any and all previous contract agreements between Subcontractor and the Contractor have been completed to the satisfaction of both parties. Continuation of this agreement is contingent on the approval of the Health Director. 2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: Contractor shall perform one (1) view PA chest x-ray at the cost of $55.00 per X-ray for TB screening. The Contractor shall be responsible in performance of services to act in accordance with any applicable policies of the City and, shall comply with those policies of the City and, additionally shall comply with the policies set forth below: a) The Subcontractor should promptly inform the City Manager and Health Director of any change of name. address or telephone number. b) The conviction of felony offense shall be grounds for rendering the Subcontractor incapable of'providing services under this Agreement. C) Violation of confidential communications of the medical records of patients shall be grounds for rendering the Subcontractor incapable of performing services under this Agreement. d) The Subcontractor shall comply with the ethical code of the medical profession, including. but not limited to. maintaining confidentiality of medical records. e) Beaumont Family Practice certifies that their organization ! practitioners are not delinquent on any repayment agreements; have not had a required certification or license revoked: have not had a contract terminated by the City of Beaumont or the Texas Department of State Health Services: and / or have not voluntarily surrendered any required license within the past three (3) years. 3. COMPENSATION: The fee for one (I) view PA chest x-ray will be S 55.00 per x-ray and all additional expenses including, but not limited to, travel, medical malpractice insurance, etc_, are the sole responsibility of Beaumont Family Practice Associates. 4. INDEMNITY: It is understood and agreed that Beaumont Family Practice Associates (subcontractor) is an independent contractor and hereby agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City, its officers, agents and employees, from and against any liability, claim, cause of action, damages, personal injury or death arising out of or in connection with the services performed or to be performed by the Subcontractor pursuant to this Agreement. 5. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Subcontractor is responsible providing his own professional liability insurance coverage. The City will not provide legal services or pay any judgment rendered against Subcontractor for any suit or claim arising out of the performance of' the Contractor's duties as outlined herein. Subcontractor is to provide proof of said liability coverage. 6. NONDISCRI,MVIINATION: The Contractor hereby agrees that no person shall. on the grounds of race, creed, color, handicap. national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs, be excluded from. be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination as regards to any services or activity under this contract. and hereby gives assurance the Contractor will immediately take any measure necessary to effectuate this Agreement. IN VhITNIESS THEREOF. the parties execute this Contract in duplicate originals on the day of . 2015 . CITY OFBEAUMONT BEAUMONT FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES By: By: Kyle Hayes, City Manager -4-