HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - EMS Billing MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER \��
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR EMS BILLING AND
COLLECTION SERVICES CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a contract for EMS billing and
collection services with Digitech Computer, Inc. through an interlocal agreement with the
City of Pearland, Texas.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-44530-210-1 (EMS Professional
Fees) in the estimated annual amount of $120,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish a fixed fee for EMS billing and collection
services for the Fire Department. The Fire Department and Purchasing reviewed the
contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that this contract would
provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Purchases will be made as required and in accordance with an interlocal agreement with
City of Pearland, Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
The City of Pearland, Texas solicited RFP's on no. 0512-39, EMS Billing and Collection
Services from which they awarded a contract to Digitech Computer, Inc.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT FOR
EMS BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland, Texas is a qualified agency as authorized by
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas, has established an interlocal agreement
with the City of Pearland, Texas and wishes to utilize an established contract for EMS
billing and collection services meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland, Texas has established a contract with Digitech
Computer, Inc. under contract number RFP no. 0512-39, EMS Billing and Collection
Services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for EMS billing and collection
services; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the contract
for EMS billing and collection services with Digitech Computer, Inc through an interlocal
agreement with the City of Pearland, Texas in an estimated budgeted amount of
$120,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the contract for said services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of February, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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