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File #: 25-1678    Version: 1 Name: S Katz Inc. Medical Director Agreement
Type: Agreements/Contracts Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 6/18/2025 Final action: 6/18/2025
Title: 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.
Sponsors: Fire
Attachments: 1. 1. S Katz, Inc. - Medical Director (CA,VE), 2. 2. Exhibit A - HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (VE)
Title
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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