Ordinance No. 2,315N
ORDINANCE NO. 2315
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE3 CITY MANAGER AND
THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST TO A MODIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAYTOWN
AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC. AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN WITH
REGARD TO A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON FEBRUARY 28, 1973,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
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Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas, hereby approves and authorizes and directs the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Baytown to execute and
attest the Modification Agreement between Baytown Ambulance
Company, Inc. and the City of Baytown with regard to a
contract entered into on February 28, 1973. A copy of said
Modification Agreement is attached hereto, marked Exhibit
"A," and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect from and
after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council this 22nd day of September , 1977.
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TOM GENTRY, Mayor
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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NEEL RI HA DSON, City Attorney--.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS 0
0 MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF HARRIS 0
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THIS AGREEMENT dated the day of ,
1977, by and between the CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, a municipal
corporation of Harris County, Texas, and BAYTOWN AMBULANCE
COMPANY, INC. of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
called "CONTRACTOR ":
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into an agree-
meat dated the 28th day of February, 1973, whereby Contractor
agreed to furnish emergency ambulance services in the City
of Baytown; and subsequently, entered into modification
agreements modifying such original agreement on April 8,
1974, September 9, 1975, October 9, 1975, and October 1,
1976; the original agreement, together with such modifi-
cation agreements now constitute the full contractual
modification agreement between the parties, a copy of said
agreement and said modification agreements are attached
hereto, marked as Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for
all intents and purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by action taken on
September 22, 1977, recorded in Volume Page
of the Minutes Records of the City of Baytown, at the
request of Contractor and upon motion of Councilman
authorized the amendment of the said original agreement as
herein specified;
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I.
THAT the parties hereto do hereby modify the
original agreement in the following respects:
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XIV.
TERM
This contract shall become effective
the 1st day of October , 1977 , and
shall be in force and effect for a period of
forty -three months, terminating on the 30th
day of April, 1981, unless otherwise canceled as
provided above. This contract may be renewed at
the option of Contractor for an additional twenty -
four (24) month period, provided that such a
renewal is mutually agreeable to both parties
hereto. This contract is entered into subject to
the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Baytown
and applicable State laws.
II.
All provisions of the original agreement not
inconsistent with this Modification Agreement are continued
in full force and effect.
III.
The provisions of this Modification Agreement
shall become effective October 1, 1977.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by the City of
Baytown, acting herein by and through its City Manager,
Fritz Lanham, and Baytown Ambulance Company, Inc., acting by
and through its duly constituted President, Jesse D. Navarre,
this the day of , 1977.
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
ATTEST:
CLARE JO NAVARRE, Secretary
CITY OF BAYTOWN
By
FRITZ LANHAM, City Manager
BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC.
By
JESSE D. NAVARRE, President
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E X H I B I T "A"
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THE STATE OF TEXAS 0
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COUNTY OF HARRIS 0
MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT dated the 1st day of
October
19763, by and between the CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, a Municipal
Corporation of Harris County, Texas, and BAYTOWN AMBULANCE
COMPANY, INC, of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
called "CONTRACTOR ":
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into an agreement
dated the 28th day of February, 1973, whereby Contractor
agreed to furnish emergency ambulance services in the City
of Baytown; and subsequently, entered into modification
agreements modifying such original agreement on April 8,
1974, September 9, 1978 and October 9, 1975; the original
agreement, together with such modification agreements now
constitute the full contractual modification agreement
between the parties, a copy of said agreement and said
modification agreements are attached hereto, marked as
Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by action taken on
September 23, 1976, recorded in Volume 18
Page 6242 of
the Minutes Records of the City of Baytown, at the request
of Contractor and upon motion of Councilman Klnesel
authorized the amendment of the said original agreement as
herein specified;
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL ;MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
I.
THAT the parties hereto do hereby modify the
original agreement in the following respects:
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That Contractor agrees as an independent contractor,
at its own costs and expense, to furnish emergency ambulance
service in the City of Baytown in compliance with the terms
and conditions, convenants and agreements hereinafter set
forth; provided, however, that the City hereby agrees and
promises to pay Contractor Four Thousand Five Hundred and
No /100 ($4,500.00) Dollars per month for such services, or a
lesser amount if Contractor accrues certain other revenue,
as hereinafter provided. The City of Baytown will provide
space for housing ambulances and personnel or Contractor may
furnish his own.
II.
All provisions of the original agreement not
inconsistent with this Modification Agreement are continued
in full force and effect.
III.
The provisions of this Modification Agreement
shall become effective October 1, 1976.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by the City of
Baytown, acting herein by and through its City Manager, Fritz
Lanha, and Baytown Ambulance Company, Inc., acting by and
through its duly constituted President, Jesse D. Navarre, this
the 1 t day of October , 1976.
ATTEST:
BILEEN P. HALL,, City Clerk
ATTEST:
CLARE JO NAVARRE, Secretary
CITY OF BAYTOW
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F Z HAM, City Aianager
BAYTO1 N AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC.
By ,��� 1, •� { �'�••
/JESSE D. AVARRE, President
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THE STATE OF TEXAS 0
COUNTY OF HARRIS 0
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MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT dated the 9th day of October ,
1975, by and between the CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, a Municipal
Corporation of Harris County, Texas, and BAYTOWN AMBULANCE
COMPANY, INC. of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
called "CONTRACTOR": -
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into an agreement
dated the 28th day of February, 1973, whereby Contractor
agreed to furnish emergency ambulance services in the City
of Baytown; and subsequently, entered into modification
agreements modifying such - original agreement on April 8,
1974 and September 9, 1975; the original agreement, together with
such modification agreements now .constitute the�full contractual
agreement between the parties, a copy of said agreement and said
modification agreements are attached hereto, marked as Exhibit
and made a -part hereof for all intents and purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by action taken on
October 9, 1975, recorded in Volume 16 page 5927 of the
Minutes Records of the City of Baytown, at the request of
Contractor and upon motion of Councilman Lander
authorized the amendment of the said original
agreement as herein specified;
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT the parties hereto do hereby modify the
original agreement in the following respects:
XIV.
TERM
This contract shall become effective
the 1st day of November, 1975, and shall
be in force and effect for a period ofForty-
two months, terminating on the 30th
day of April, 1979, unless otherwise cancelled
as provided above. This contract may be renewed
at the option of Contractor for anladditional
twenty -four (24) month period, provided that
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such a renewal is mutually agreeable to both
parties hereto. This contract is entered
into subject to the Charter and Ordinances
of the City of Baytown and applicable
laws.
xI.
All provisions of the original agreement not incon-
sistent-with this Modification Agreement are continued in full
force and effect.
xxx.
The provisions of this Modification Agreement shall
become effective
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by the City of Y
Baytown, acting herein by and through its City Manager, Fritz
Lanham, and Baytown Ambulance Company, Inc-,* acting by and
through its duly constituted President, Jesse•D. Navarre, this
the 31st day of October , 1975.
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
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, C ty Manager
ATTEST:
EI• EN P. HALL, City Clerk
ATTEST:
CLARE -'JO 75- AVARRE, Secretary'
BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COAiPANY, INC.
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/JESSE D. NAVARRE, President
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TIIE S'1IUL OF 'TEXAS 1,i0DIVICATION AGREEMB*N'T
COUINTY OF IIAR'" .
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TIIIS AGIMMIt-ILUMT dated the .9th, day of September*_
19 �5, by and between the CITY OF BAWW' , TEXAS, a }:iunicipal --
Corporation of Harris County, Texas, and I3AYTU%VN {1MBULA11CP
COMPANY, INC. of. Baytown, Harris County,. Texas, hereinafter
- called "CONTRACTOR ".: (TRACTOR".:
the parties hereto. entered' into an agreement
dated the 28th day of February,
1973, Nlrhereby Contractor '
agreed to furnish emergency ambulance - services in• the City
of Baytown; and subsequently, entered into a modification•
agreement modifying such - original agreement on • April,S,
1974; the original agreement, together 'mrith this-,modification
agreement, 11017 constitute the full contractual agreement
a copy of said agreement and said
between the parties, • ;
'F are attached hereto, marked as
I. modif ication agreement,
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)Exhibit +'A," and made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes; and .
f WHEREAS, the City Council, by 'action taken on
I; August 29, 1975, recorded in Volume 1r 5 Page 5583 of
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i the 1:Iinutes Records of the City of Baytown, at the request
of Contractor and upon motion of Councilman Charles Pool
1 authorized the amendment of the said.
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ti original agreement as herein specified;
_ TOtiti' 'TIiERTI'ORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
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TIIAT the parties hereto do hereby modify the
original agreement in the folloiring respects:
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CHARGES P -11M 'r'tLV CONTRACi'O11
Contractor shall be permitted to charge not more than -
the •Yollowing to wit: -
(].} Ambulance Service:
. (a) $35. UQ base fee for transporting one person to a --
hospital.
charge f
per mile or. transpol�tati.on of-one
person . from the point of p�.ckup to de].iverg
to a hospital.
., (c) 5.00 for administration of oxygen to one person_
(f} 5.00/15 minutes.
charge, if any, for �i'aiting a.n excess of
fifteen minutes.
(h) 35.00 maximum charge for transpoion rting one person
to a hospital from locat within the limits
of the' City of Baytown.
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Method of dividing costs among patients if more than
one is carried simultaneously to a hospital:
(1) First Patient $35.00 _
(2) Second Patient '1.7.50
(2) Invalid Coach Service: •
(a) '35.00 base fee for transporting one person to a
hospital.
(b) .75 per mile charge for transportation of one
person from the point of piclsul3 to delivery
• to a hospital.
(c) 5.00 for administration of oxygen to one person..
(e) 5.00/15 minutes if any, for waiting in excess of
charge,
fifteen minutes .
5.00 maximum charge for transporting one person
(g} 3 r to a hospital from location vrithin the limits
of. the City of Bayto'%en
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Method of dividing costs among patients if more than on
is carried simultaneously to a hospital:
(1) First Patient $35.00
(2) Second Patient 17.50
All provisions of the original agreement not inconsistc
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with this Modification Agreement are continued in full force and
effect.
The provisions of this modification AC). meat shall
become effective September 1, 1975.
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EXECUTED T'LD IN UU1'%ICA►TE ORIGINALS by the City or Daytovm,
tin herci.n by and through its authorized City Manager, l�rit -
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Lanhtun, and B:tyto% %.,n Ambulance Company, Inc. , a.ctiug by and throw"
" constituted President. Jesse D. Navarre, this flit; gth
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day September 1975. _ _
CITY OF 13AYTOTIL er
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RATA, Gity Man
ATTEST: - -
EDEA OLI lerk
ATTEST:
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Secretary
BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC.
JESSE' D. BAVAItRTs, President
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MME STATE OF TE }:AS NiODIFICATI0i1 AGREEt ttT
C0:l►1TY OF HARRIS
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day of ti�r•i� 197., b�• and betty -aa �
THIS AGREEtLt��: dated tt'�e,�yh -- . _
P "-CITY OF BAYWITH, TEXAS, a I uni c i pal 'Corporation of Harris County, Texas, -
th.
and BkYT0at1 F3•`:3LLIu�CE CG ?kav INC., of Baytvar., Harris County, Texas, 1i&rein,'
after called `'CONTRACT ORO'
MHER'AS, the •parties hereto entered into an agreement dated the 2-8th
day of February, 1973, whereby Can tractor agree4 to furnish emergency awbul ance
services-in the City of Baytot•;n, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto,.
marked as Exhibit "A ", and made a part hereof for all•-intents and purposes;
and • . _ _
WHEREAS, the City Council, by acti on taken on March 14, -1974, rect�Me
of the 1•1inute Recoras�o; -the City of
in Vol ume 15 Pace 5590 .
Baytwn, at the request oir Contractor ' anal upon motion bf Councilman Allen Cana
authorized the-anan8ment of the said original agree�.ent as herein specified;
tl0:1 THEREFORE, Y,1-01 ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT the parties hereto do her t Jodi fy the or i ct7 nal aq, e,.�t„nt in tl
foll-viting respects:
That Contractor agrees as an rode endent contractor, at its a;•;n cost
and expense, to furnish emergency ar�5ulance service in the City of Bayto:•;n it
compl i ance tai th the terms and cop-Z9 ti arIs , covenants and anre2nents herei naftE
set forth; provided, he:;ever, that the City hereby agrees and promises to pa,
Contrac`& Four Tho,.:sand and 110/100 ($4,000.00) Dollars per month for such
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services, or a lesser ariourt if Contractor accrues certain other revenue, as
hereinafter provided_ The City of Baytc:•rn wi 11 provide space for housing z:
bulances and personnel or Contractor may furnish his van.
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V.
CHARGES PER141TTED CONTRACTOR
- - a not more than the folla:•iinc� to -irit:
Contractor shall be permitted to churn..
(l) Ambulance Service: base fee for transporting one person to a
hospital.
: h�25.00• maxinu►m charge for transporting one person.-
. to a hospital frog location within 'the.jiIa J.
- of the City of Bayta.
Method of dividing costs among patients if snare than one is carr
(�� simultaneously to a hospital:
(1) First Patient, ?5.00 -
(2) Second Patient 12 -
(2) ' Invalid Coach Servi ce : -
a base flee for transporti na one person to a
.
hospital..
} 25.00 •. maximum charge'for• transporting one person i
(9 a hospital from location within the limits c
the City of BayMIn.
f+ethod of dividing costs among patients if more than one is car
(�) simultaneously to a hospital'. - -
• (1) First Patient $25.00
(2) Second Patient 12.50 .
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All rovisions of the original agreement not inconsisten4 with this t•:c
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fication Agreement are continued in full force and effect.
• ' . tiodification Agreem °n
The provisions of this t shall become effective
April 1, 1974.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by the City of Bayto:trr, acting herein
by and through its authorized City Manager, Fritz Lanham, ard.Baytoa:m Ain5ulaw
Inc., acting by and through -its duly cons•�ituted president, Jesse D.
Co►npany, .
April - ,' 1974.
• i;avarre, this the 8th day of P
CITY OF BAYTCMPl
City Manager
ATTr .5T : '
I BAYTO N AMBULANCE CO' AidY, INC.
City err C1 j
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R. EOi1 OLTVEf;,
By JESSE 0. HAVARP.E , P res i den t
ATTEST :
CLARC JD Fj-KV +PRE, Secr`taCY
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS j
This CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT made and entered into on this the 28th
day of February, 1973, modifying and combining an original Contract dated the
1st day of May, 1968, and modifications thereto dated October 24, 1969, February
223, 1971, and July 14, 1972, by and between the CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, a Muni-
cipal Corporation of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter called "CITY ", and
BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC. of Baytown, Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
called "CONTRACTOR ".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto entered into an agreement dated the 1st day
of May, 1968, whereby Contractor agreed to furnish emergency ambulance services
in the City of Baytown; and subsequently entered into modification agreements
modifying such original agreement on October 24, 1969, February 22, 1971, and
July 14, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the City Council by action taken on January 11, 1973, recorded
in Volume 14, Page 5358 of the Minute Records of the City of Baytown, at the
request of Contractor and upon the motion of Councilman Allen Cannon authorized
the amendment of the existing agreement as modified in order to extend said
agreement to the 30th day of April, 1976, with a twenty -four month option there-
after, upon the same terms and conditions as the existing Contract; NOW THEREFORE,
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That Contractor agrees as an independent contractor, at its own cost and
expense, to furnish emergency ambuance service in the City of Baytown in compli-
ance with the terms and conditions, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth;
provided, however, that the City hereby agrees and promises to pay Contractor Three
Thousand Three Hundred and No/100 ($3,300.00) Dollars per month for such services,
or a lesser amount if Contractor accrues certain other revenue, as hereinafter
provided. The City of Baytown will provide space for housing ambulances and personne
or Contractor may furnish his own.
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I.
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish ambulance service in compliance
with the following requirements:
a. Contractor shall have and maintain ambulances and crews available
twenty -four hours daily for emergency dispatch.
b. Equipment and crews shall be located at points to be selected by
Contractor, subject to written approval of the Chief of Police.
It is the intention of the parties that same shall be so located
that an ambulance can reach any area within the City limits of the
City of Baytown within a reasonable period from the time of dis-
patch, and it is within the contemplation of the parties that fif-
teen (15) minutes is deemed to be a reasonable period of time.
C. The City of Baytown will furnish telephone connections between the
Police Station and the office of Contractor at City expense.
d. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Contractor is
authorized to furnish emergency ambulance and invalid coach service
only. Contractor shall only provide hearse service for the trans-
portation to any morgue, mortuary or funeral home of the body of
any person officially declared dead, when authorized by proper au-
thority.
II.
STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR AMBULANCES
AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish at his own expense ambulances
and accessory equipment which comply with the following standards:
a. A total of not less than two (2) vehicles shall be furnished by the
Contractor between the hours of approximately 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
and one (T) vehicle between the hours 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Each
vehicle must have a patient capacity of not less than two (2) patients.
b. All --k -lances must be inspected and approved by the Chief of Police
of the City of Baytown and must be of a type and design suitable for
transporting injured persons. Said vehicles shall be at all times in
a state of good mechanical repair and shall be equipped with tires in
good condition and not showing unusual wear.
c. All such ambulances must be distinctly marked in a manner approved
by the City, showing the name of the Contractor providing service.
d. All such ambulances must be licensed as emergency vehicles in com-
pliance with Article 4590 -b of the Revised Civil Statutes of the
State of Texas, and amendments thereto, and in compliance with the
Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health. Each such am-
bulance shall be manned by two persons, attendant and driver. The
driver shall have a valid chauffeur's license issued by the Depart-
ment of Public Safety of the State of Texas, and either the driver
or attendant shall have a certificate issued by the State Board of
Health in compliance with Section 3, Article 4590 -b, Revised Civil
Statutes of Texas. In addition thereto, either the driver or attendant
must have completed an orientation course conducted by the Health
Department of the City of Baytown.
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e. Each ambulance shall be equipped with a siren and red light in good
working condition.
f. 1. Each ambulance shall- be equipped with a two -way radio which trans-
mits and receives on frequencies designated for use by the City of
Baytown.
2. Radios will be operated on City of Baytown local government frequency
- 154.980 megacycles.
3. The radios will be purchased by the Contractor and will be leased
to the City of Baytown for a period of time to coincide with the
with the contract for ambulance service.
4. Radios must be maintained to meet current F.C.G. specifications.
The maintenance costs will be borne by the Contractor.
5. Radios must have an annual frequency check by the City Radio Tech-
nician - during the month of February.
6. Radios must be at least sixty (60) watt General Electric or Motorola.
7. Contract will comply with all F.C.C. regulations.
g. An oxygen tank and mask in working condition shall be kept at all times
in each ambulance. Oxygen pressure shall be maintained at not less than
1000 pounds per square inch absolute (psia).
h. The Health Director of the City of Baytown shall determine the standards
for ambulance equipment. In determining the adequacy of equipment, the
Health Director shall take intn nnncideretion the current list of minimal
equipment for ambulances adopted by the American College of Surgeons or
its duly authorized Committee on Trauma.
i. Each ambulance shall provide for the usual transport of one patient lying
down and shall also be equipped with an additional cot, which may be of
a folding type, for transportation of a second patient, when needed. Each
cot or bed furnished shall be provided with a suitable locking mechanism
which will prevent it from rolling free while the ambulance is in motion.
III.
INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF AMBULANCES
AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT BY CITY
All ambulance and accessory equipment shall be subject to inspection by the
Chief of Police and the Director of Public Health of the City of Baytown, or their
duly appointed representatives, and if at any time same are not in compliance with
the provisions hereof, or if any ambulance is in need of mechanical repairs in order
to insure its satisfactory condition, then the Chief of Police shall inform Con-
tractor of such defects and such ambulance shall not be used until all defects are
remedied to the satisfactory of the Chief of Police.
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IV.
DETERMINING SELECTION OF HOSPITAL
It is expressly understood that any patient being picked up shall have the
right to designate any hospital to which he wishes to be transported. In the event
the patient is incapacitated, the highest ranking police officer on the scene
shall designate a hospital and, in the event there is no officer on the scene,
the ambulance driver shall do so.
V.
CHARGES PERMITTED CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall be permitted to charge not more than the following, to -wit:
(1) Ambulance Service:
a 20.00 base fee for transporting one person to a
The collection of such fees shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor.
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hospital .
(b)
.50
per mile charge for transportation of one
person from the point of pickup to delivery
to a hospital.
(c)
2.50
for administration of oxygen to one person.
(d)
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charge, if any, for operating red lights and
at emergency speeds.
(e)
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charge, if any, for special services, such as
handling contagious cases, mentally disturbed,
etc.
(f)
2.50/15 min.
charge, if any, for waiting in excess of fifteen
minutes.
(g)
7.50
charge, if any, for unfounded requests for
service.
(h)
20.00
maximum charge for transporting one person to
a hospital from location within the limits of
the City of Baytown.
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discount, if any for prompt payment.
(�)
Method of dividing cost among patients if more than one is carried
simultaneously
to a hospital:
1 First Patient $20.00
2 Second Patient 10.00
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(2) Invalid
Coach Service:
a
20.00
base for transporting one person to a hospital.
(b)
.50
per mile charge for transportation of one person
from the point of pickup to delivery to a hos-
pital.
(c)
2.50
for administration of oxygen to one person.
(d)
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charge, if any, for special services, such as
handling contagious cases, mentally disturbed,
etc.
(e)
2.50/15 min.
charge, if any, for waiting in excess of fifteen
minutes.
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7.50
charge, if any for unfounded.requests for servic
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20.00
maximum charge for transporting one person to
a hospital from location within the limits of th,
City of Baytown.
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discount, if any, for prompt payment.
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Method of dividing cost among patients if more than one is carried
simultaneously
to a hospital:
(1) First Patient $20.00
(2) Second Patient 10.00
The collection of such fees shall be the sole responsibility of Contractor.
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VI.
AUDIT OF CONTRACTOR'S BOOKS
Contractor agrees that the books of the corporation will be kept on an
accrual basis in accordance with Accepted Accounting Practices and shall be
subject to an audit by representatives of the City of Baytown every six (6) months
at a time to be designated by the City of Baytown. The audit herein provided
for shall be deemed to include all supporting documents which the City of Baytown
may desire to inspect.
VII.
DISPATCHING
Contractor shall have his own telephone number and accept emergency or
transfer calls. However, Contractor agrees to call the Police Department to
clear each call when dispatching ambulances. Contractor will give the desti-
nation and nature of the call. The Baytown Police Department will accept emergency
calls and relay such calls immediately to Contractor.
Only emergency or transfer calls which originate or terminate in Baytown will
be accepted outside the trade area of Baytown.
VIII.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND ORDINANCES
Contractor agrees to operate the ambulance in accordance with the requirements
of the State law and applicable ordinances of the City of Baytown.
IX.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
During the term of this contract or any extension thereof, Contractor agrees
to purchase and keep in full force and effect public liability insurance in the
amount of Ten Thousand and No /100 ($10,000.00) Dollars for property damage; Fifty
Thousand and No /100 ($50,000.00) Dollars for each person and, One Hundred Thousand
and No /100 ($100,000.00) Dollars for each accident.
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly agreed and understood by all parties hereto that Baytown
Ambulance Company, Inc. is an independent contractor in its relationship to the
City of Baytown. Nothing herein contained at any time or in any manner shall be
construed to (1) effect an agreement of partnership or joining venture or (2) render
any party hereto the employer or ma-S ter of any other pity and/ ors its employees,
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agents or representatives.
XI.
INDEMNIFICATION AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY
Baytown Ambulance Company, Inc. and Jesse D. Navarre, individually, as its
president, covenant and agree to indemnify, and do hereby indemnify, hold harmless
and defend, the City of Baytown, its agents, servants or employees, from and against
any and all claims for damages or injuries to persons or property of whatsoever kind
or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or incident to the operation
of an emergency ambulance service and all other operations arising under or other-
wise incident to the provisions of this contract; and Baytown Ambulance Company,
Inc. and Jesse D. Navarre, individually hereby assume all liability and responsi-
bility for injuries, claims or suits for damages to persons or property, of what-
ever kind or character, whether real or asserted, occuring during the term of this
agreement, arising out of or by reason of the operation of emergency ambulance
service and all other operations arising under or otherwise incident to the pro-
visions of this contract.
XII.
REVOCATION OF CONTRACT
The City Council reserves the right to cancel this contract in the event
the services performed by Contractor hereunder are unsatisfactory in the judgment
of the City Council, and further for the violation of any provision hereof. The
City Council further reserves. the right to cancel this contract at any time that
Jesse D. Navarre loses control of said corporation or is no longer the major stock-
holder thereof. This contract shall be subject to a semi - annual review by the
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City Manager who may, where he deems it necessary, recommend modification to the
City Council. Modifications or cancellation shall not be ordered by the Council
without an opportunity for hearing by the Contractor. Cancellation for cause may
be ordered by the City Council at any time during the life of the contract.
XIII.
SERVICE TO INDUSTRIES
The City of Baytown reserves the right to negotiate contracts with any and
all industries in the Greater Baytown Area for basic services to be provided by
Contractor under this contract; and any money received by virtue of such contracts
shall be retained by the City of Baytown. Contractor shall charge the usual fees
for calls to such industries. Contractor may, with approval of the City, negotiate
contracts directly with specificed industries. Contractor agrees that revenue re-
ceived from contracts negotiated directly by it shall inure to the benefit of the
City, and shall be deducted from the monthly payment from the City specified above.
Contractor also anticipates, in addition to operating an emergency ambulance
service, the selling of life insurance. Contractor agrees that the premiums earned
for the sale of such insurance shall also inure to the benefit of the City, and
such premiums shall be deducted from the monthly payment from the City specified
above.
XIV.
TERM
This contract shall become effective the 28th day of February ,
1973, and shall be in force and effect for a period of Thirty -Eight (38)
months, terminating on the 30th day of April, 1976, unless otherwise cancelled
as provided above. This contract may be renewed at the option of Contractor for
an additional twenty -four (24) month period, provided that such a renewal is mutuall)
agreeable to both parties hereto. This contract is entered into subject to the
Charter and Ordinances of the City of Baytown and applicable State laws.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by the City of Baytown and Baytown Ambulance
Company, Inc., acting by and through its duly constituted president, Jesse D.
Navarre, this the 28th day of February , 1973.
CITY OP B YTO;:
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-TUn—a Oliver, City Clerk
APPROVEu:
By:
N—eel-RNhardsono City Attorney
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BAYTOWN AMBULANCE COMPANY, INC.
Jesse D. Navarre, President
Secretary