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MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND S KATZ, INC. FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE ANNUAL FEE OF $41,706.08.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7) states that "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(B) states that "Health services involving examination, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, medical consultation or administration;"
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval".
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Fire Rescue Department cannot legally provide medical services without being under the control and supervision of a Medical Director. Therefore, the Fire Rescue Department has established an agreement for Medical Director Services with Dr. Steven H. Katz, MD, FACEP, which operates under S Katz, Inc., allowing the Fire Rescue Department to provide advanced life support under a licensed physician.
2. Pursuant to Section 35.18(C)(7)(B) of the City’s Code of Ordinance, "Health services involving examination, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, medical consultation o...
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