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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-01-0485J-01-369 5/14//01 RESOLUTION NO. 01- 485 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE: CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH ANGELA RODRIGUEZ FOR EVALUATING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STATUS OF PERSONNEL, ADMINISTER THERAPY, AND WORK WITH INSURANCE CARRIERS, HOSPITALS AND OTHER PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CRISIS AND INPATIENT TREATMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, AT THE RATE OF $100 PER HOUR, FOR A TOTAL ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.280401.6.260. WHEREAS, the Department of Fire -Rescue requires the services of Dr. Angela Rodriguez to evaluate the psychological status of personnel, administer therapy, and work with insurance carriers, hospita's and other providers to provide crisis and inpatient treatment; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rodriguez has provided these services and training on a voluntary basis in the past; and WHEREAS, due to the hours of work and on-the-job stress, it has become necessary to retain Dr. Rodriguez on an as -needed ATTACHMENT C4 CONTAINED er "! 00MOSM00 U22=0 or MAY 2 4 2001 R960"Um N% 01- 485 basis to provide support, fitness for duty evaluation, psychological. therapy, and serve as liaison between the employee, the hospital and other providers for the appropriate care of employees; and WHEREAS, funds are available from Account Code No. 001000.280901.6.260; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized!' to execute a Professional Services Agreement, in substantially the attached form, with Angela Rodriguez for evaluating the psychological status of personnel, administer therapy, and work with insurance carriers, hospitals and other providers to provide crisis and inpatient treatment for the Department of Fire -Rescue for a period of one year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the rate of $100 per hour, for a total annual amount not to exceed $9,500, with funds allocated from Account Code No. 001000.280901.6.260. ii The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all. requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. Page 2 of 3 01— 485 0 • Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayoral PASSED AND ADOPTED this _24th, day of Ma , 2001. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Codd Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not ttxi deep7ri loOM tion by signing it in the designated Inc® rovided, said iet;i::'-.. ATTEST; .�ecome:� effective with the eiapso of !en (10) aye t dat t coma ,;.•... o regarding same, without the Mayor ox a ve WALTER J. FOEMAN Walter J. gam6n, Citi► Cleric CITY CLERK APPROVED FO CORRECTNESS:& LLO C TORNEY 76:db:LB:BSS If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, iC shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. It the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. O C Page 3of3 01+ 485 • 0� • Form VI(b) This Agreement is entered into this _ day of , 2001 by and between the City of Miami, a municipal of the State of Florida and Angela Rodriguez ("Provider"). RECITALS: A. The City of Miami, Department of Fire Rescue, is in need of a qualified, professional to evaluate the psychological status of Fire -Rescue personnel, administer therapy, and work with insurance carriers, hospitals and other providers in order to provide crisis and/or inpatient treatment. B. Provider possesses all necessary qualifications and expertise to perform the Services. C. The City wishes to engage the services of Provider, and Provider wishes to perform the services for the City, under the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, Provider and the City agree as follows: T S: 1. RECITALS: The recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. iDDI�Lt� ol- 485 X-0100153 • C Z. 'ERM: This AGREEMENT shall commence immediately after it is signed by the City Manager and shall run until one-year from date of signing. 3. OPTION TO EXTEND: Upon mutual agreement to the parties, this AGREEMENT may be renewed for one (l) additional year. Prior to renewal, the terms and conditions relating to compensation and professional services may be renegotiated. 4. SCOPE OF SERVICE: A. The PROVIDER shall implement the following professional services for the CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE, hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT". 1) The PROVIDER shall evaluate the psychological status of Fire -Rescue personnel referred by the EAP/Personnel Officer for such services. 2) The PROVIDER shall work with insurance carriers, hospitals and other providers as necessary in order to provide crisis and/or inpatient treatment. 3) The PROVIDER shall administer psychological therapy to those personnel deemed in need of such. 4) Any funds remaining available in the last quarter of the contract year can be transferred and applied to the stress management training. S) The PROVIDER shall remain the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Clinical Director for the DEPARTMENT on an ad honorarium (volunteer) basis. 6) The DEPARTMENT shall receive status updates within 48 hours after the initial evaluation and or completion of therapeutic sessions. 01- 485 cm:PSA.Angele Rodriguez 2 17J • B. Provider represents and warrants to the City that Provider: (i) possesses all qualifications, licenses and expertise required for the performance of the Services; (ii) it is not delinquent in the payment of any sums due the City, including payment of permit fees, occupational licenses, etc., nor in the performance of any obligations to the City, (iii) is and shall be, at all times during the term hereof, fully qualified and trained to perform the Services; and (iv) the Services will be performed in the manner described above. A. The amount of compensation payable by the City to PROVIDER shall be at the rate of $100.00 per hour not to exceed $4,500 per year. B. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice for the number of hours of service. The DEPARTMENT will provide a form which the Fire - Rescue personnel receiving services must sign as proof of receiving the said service. The original of these forms shall accompany the invoice. Failure to provide a signed form will void claim to compensation for the time rendered. 6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMEN'rS: Provider understands and agrees that any information, document, report or any other material whatsoever which is given by the City to Provider or which is otherwise obtained or prepared by Provider pursuant to or under the terms of this Agreement is and shall at all times remain the property of the City. Provider agrees not to use any such information, document, report or material for any other putposc whatsoever without em:PSA.Angels Rodriguez 3 IZiI1DLi�.' 01- 485 the written consent of City, which may be withheld or conditioned by the City in its sole discretion. 7. AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS: A. The City may, at reasonable times, and for a period of up to three (3) years following the date of final payment by the City to Provider under this Agreement, audit , or cause to be audited, those books and records of Provider which are related to Provider's performance under this Agreement. Provider agrees to maintain all such books and records at its principal place of business for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made under this Agreement. B. The City may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect Provider's facilities and perform such tests, as the City deems reasonably necessary, to determine whether the goods or services required to be provided by Provider under this Agreement conform to the terms hereof, if applicable. Provider shall make available to the City all reasonable facilities and assistance to facilitate the performance of tests or inspections by City representatives. All tests and inspections shall be subject to, and made in accordance with, the provisions of Section 18- 55.2 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as same may be amended or supplemented, from time to time. 8. AWARD OF AGREEMENT: Provider represents and warrants to the City that he/she has not employed or retained any person or company employed by the City to solicit or secure this Agreement and that lie/she has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person ally fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or in connection with, the award of this Agreement. CMTSA.Angele Rudriguez 4 Of— 485 II1IIjIlL1 9. PUBLIC RECORDS: Provider understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all documents and information pertaining to City contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the City and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law. Provider's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the City. 10. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS: Provider understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest, record keeping, etc. City and Provider agree to comply with and observe all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, as the%, may be amended from time to time. 11. INDEMNIFICA'T'ION: Provider shall indemnity, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") and each of them from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attomey's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, ar in connection with (i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Provider or its employees, agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Provider"), regardless of whether it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnitees, or any of them or (ii) the failure of the Provider to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the end'SA Angela Rodriguez. S 11961"A 01- 485 Provider to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Provider expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Provider, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Provider's liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation or similar laws. 12. DEFAULT: If Provider fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then Provider shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder the City, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Provider, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the City to Provider while Provider was in default shall be immediately returned to the City. Provider understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release Provider from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination. Should Provider be unable or unwilling to commence to perform the Services within the time provided or contemplated herein, then, in addition to the foregoing, Provider shall be liable to the City for all expenses incurred by the City in preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, as well as all costs and expenses incurred by the City in the re - procurement of the Services, including consequential and incidental damages. 13. RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT DISPUTES: Provider understands and agrees that all disputes between Provider and the City based upon an alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement by the City shall be submitted to the City Manager for his/her resolution, prior to Provider being entitled to seek judicial relief in connection therewith. In the event that the cm.PSA.Angeh Rodriguez 6 01- 485 amount of compensation hereunder exceeds $4,500, the City Manager's decision shall be approved or disapproved by the City Commission. Provider shall not be entitled to seek judicial relief unless; (i) it has first received City Manager's written decision, approved by the City Commission if the amount of compensation hereunder exceeds $4,500; or (ii) a period of sixty (60) days has expired, after submitting to the City Manager a detailed statement of the dispute, accompanied by all supporting documentation (90 days if City Manager's decision is subject to City Commission approval); or (iii) City has waived compliance with the procedure set forth in this section by written instruments, signed by the City Manager. 14. CITY'S TERMINATION RIGHTS: A. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in its sole discretion, at any time, by giving written notice to Provider at least five (5) business days prior to the effective date of such termination. In such event, the City shall pay to Provider compensation for services rendered and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination. In no event shall the City be liable to Provider for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein, or for any consequential or incidental damages. B. The City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without notice or liability to Provider, upon the occurrence of an event of default hereunder. In such event, the City shall not be obligated to pay any amounts to Provider and Provider shall reimburse to the City all amounts received while Provider was in default under this Agreement. 15. INSURANCE: Provider shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance coverage as may be required by the City. All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the City for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the City on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be in force cm:PSA.Angela Rudiipuez 7 IIIIOXWAI 01- 485 and effect and providing that it will not be canceled during the performance of the services under this contract without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice to the City. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the City prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that Provider shall at any time upon request file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the City. If, in the judgment of the City, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Provider of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, the City reserves the right to require the provision by Provider of an amount of coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take effect. Should the Provider fail or refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty (30) days following the City's written notice, this Contract shall be considered terminated on the date that the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. 16. NONDISCRIMINATION: Provider represents and warrants to the City that Provider does not and will not engage in discriminatory practices and that there shall be no discrimination in connection with Provider's performance under this Agreement on account of race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin. Provider further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of his/her race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin, are excluded from participation in, be denied services, or be subject to discrimination tinder any provision of this Agreement. 17. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned by Provider, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the City's, which may be withheld or conditioned, in the City's sole discretion. em.PSA Angela Rodriguez 8 1I1Itjli 01- 485 • IS. NOTICES: All notices or other communications required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by hand -delivery or by registered or certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or to such other address as a party may designate by notice given as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally delivered; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier. TO PROVIDER: Dr. Angela M. Rodriguez, P.A 460 South Dixie Highway, Suite 4C Coral Gables, Florida 33146 19. MISCELLANFgOUS PROVISIONS: TO THE CITY: Deputy Chief Maurice L. Kemp Department of Fire -Rescue 444 SW 2 Avenue, IO'h Floor Miami, Florida 33130 A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Florida. B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this Agreement. C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this .Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to ciTuPSA.Angela Rodriguez 9 01- 485 conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in hall force and effect or limitation of its use. E. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto_ No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and executed by properly authorized representatives of the parties hereto. 20. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, or assigns. 21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Provider has been procured and is being engaged to provide services to the City as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or empldyee of the City. Accordingly. Provider shall not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances of the City. nor any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. Provider further understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the City are not available to Provider, and agrees to provide workers' compensation insurance for any employee or agent of Provider rendering services to the City under this Agreement. 22. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE: Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and the Agreement is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds, reduction of funds and/or change in regulations, upon thirty (30) days notice. 23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and correctly set forth the cm.PSA.Angela Rodriguez 10 0 1 — 485 IZIIiD1 . rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. 24. COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. 25. APPROVAL BY THE OVERSIGHT BOARD: The State of Florida has appointed an Emergency Financial Oversight Board (the "Oversight Board") which is empowered to review and approve all pending City of Miami contracts. As a result, contracts shall not be binding on the City until such time as they have been approved by the Oversight Board. Execution of this Agreement by the City Manager shall constitute evidence ofits approval by the Oversight Board. 26. SPECIAL INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION RIDER: Please initial if applicable: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above written. ATTEST: Walter Foeman, City Clerk cm NA.Angela Rodriguez -1dowsm " City » CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation By: Carlos Gimenez, City Manager 01- 485 Form Vltbj'(No, Formai preens/No Program/No Comm. Approvai/iadividuSQ. �nr```�, . � �a' ll: .y2 f�.�,.y L Ort` ' }.I �[F '%+ ir'.*.al'`"� R % i. 4k/ `f � 1 •r�Tt x�'E ie i'L na -L ifr .� �r iF.;, ?, q�#' .-rSSY� .�. j4 , v, i �7t -•t �#"s � � Y > e'k"�s ¢ un �� � >, �S Yul omcM Angela Roddswa 12 4- MAPOWA -Rub t P _ iiw 485 WrtNESSES: "Providee, t M • �N�� •'moi_• A rr'A rH )k f b�}p�����, • �'.N F ft �.Tarr�.'. Print Name: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND AP#'RpVED AS TO iNS[JRANCE CORRECTNESS; th 7s''x�i 'Yi"a i. aye � Alejandro Villarelo 'tiiARiO SOLDEVILLA A City Attorney Administrator Risk Management Form Vltbj'(No, Formai preens/No Program/No Comm. Approvai/iadividuSQ. �nr```�, . � �a' ll: .y2 f�.�,.y L Ort` ' }.I �[F '%+ ir'.*.al'`"� R % i. 4k/ `f � 1 •r�Tt x�'E ie i'L na -L ifr .� �r iF.;, ?, q�#' .-rSSY� .�. j4 , v, i �7t -•t �#"s � � Y > e'k"�s ¢ un �� � >, �S Yul omcM Angela Roddswa 12 4- MAPOWA -Rub t P _ iiw 485 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CAM14 MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and FM -060 TO Members of the City Commission °A� ' NAY 15 21301 FILE SLIWECT : Memorandum of Agreement Angela Rodriguez FROM : llll eZ REFERENCES: City Manag ENCLOSURES: Resolution, Contract It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Angela Rodriguez for the purpose of evaluating the psychological status of Fire -Rescue personnel, administer therapy, and work with insurance carriers, hospitals and other providers in order to provide crisis and/or inpatient treatment. The cost of said services will be at a rate of $100.00 per hour, for a total not to exceed $$4,500 per year, for a one (1) year period with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. Funds are available from account code 001000.280401.6.260. BACKGROUND The employees of the Department of Fire -Rescue occasionally experience personal crisis or participate in a critical work related incident that will require the professional assistance of a psychologist. Further, a liaison is needed between the insurance carrier, hospitals and other treatments centers to provide the employee the best care possible during a stressful situation. Dr. Rodriguez will also be able to administer psychological therapy and provide stress management training. Dr. Rodriguez is a qualified, licensed expert who is familiar with the needs of the Fire -Rescue Department. IF as CAG /ML %f U/mgr 01- 485 I • 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Judy S. Carter, Director April 23, 2001 FM-062.doc TO: Department of Purchasing DATE: ME: RRaa Chief Wil iam . Bryson, Director Department of Fire -Rescue 001 8 susJECT : Memorandum of Agreement Angela Rodriguez REFERENCES: Commission Meeting Resolution ENCLOSURES: The Department of Fire -Rescue has verified that funding is available to enter into an agreement with Dr. Angela Rodriguez for the purpose of evaluating the psychological status of Fire -Rescue personnel, administer therapy, and work with insurance carriers, hospitals and other providers in order to provide crisis and /or inpatient treatment in account code 001000.280401.6.260. PP Budget Approval: g 4cr Linda M. Haskins, Director Date C1P Approval: Pilar Saenz, CIP Administrator Date ALAA,mgr FM-062.doc MIMIp�iMod n�Mati NOW 0� C .671 o 4D Tltns Amount blof i.�•'��a3...:..5 o CC io IMM del p a ti o VeAflsd by: SIMATUM 01- 485