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County Administrator's Report 10. 10.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/16/2013
Issue: Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors
From:	Gordon Pike
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors Providing Physician Services in Excess of $50,000 for the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Agreements with Independent Contractors providing physician services in excess of $50,000 for the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the Agreement for Physician Services with George A. Smith, M.D.;

B. Approve the Agreement for Obstetrics and Gynecological Services with Kurt D. Jones, M.D., P.A.; and

C. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreements.

[Funding: General Fund, Fund 001, Medical, Cost Center 290402]

BACKGROUND:

Effective October 1, 2013, the County shall assume responsibility for the operation of the Escambia County Jail. Contracts for medical services are considered critical services and must not be interrupted during the transition of operations of the Escambia County Jail to the Board of County Commissioners. In order to prevent any lapse in service, the County has contracted with current providers of critical services in accordance with Chapter 46, Section 46-96(c) of the Code of Ordinance.

The Office of Purchasing will review and assess all service contracts and establish a procurement plan for the replacement of existing agreements in accordance with the Escambia County Code of Ordinance, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 001; Medical, Cost Center 290402

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreements were prepared by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with Chapter 46, Article II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Escambia County Jail staff will be responsible for the implementation and the coordination of these agreements.

Attachments
Dr. Smith Contract
Dr. Jones Contract