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MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES AND S KATZ, INC. FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT, TO INCLUDE CLINICAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE EMT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AN INITIAL FIVE (5) YEAR TERM WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEAR TERMS.
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.
On June 18, 2025, City Comm...
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