SUBJECT
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Consideration for approval of the agreement between the City of Laredo Public Health Department and Fernando Sanchez, MD for professional services as City of Laredo Public Health Medical Director and City of Laredo Health Authority Designee under section 121.021-121.025 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for a (2) two-year term period starting March 18, 2024 in the amount of $20,405.00 per month for an amount of $244,860.00 annually, and not to exceed a total of $489,720.00 for the term of the agreement. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
As defined in the Vernon’s Texas Code Annotated, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121, “LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH REORGANIZATION ACT,” Subchapter A, Section121.033, a physician shall be appointed as the health authority in the local health department’s jurisdiction, subject to approval of the governing body. Dr. Fernando Sanchez is a well-trained physician with relevant experience for this position.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Public Health Department Fund
Account #: 226-2910-541-1110
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund.