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CI'tY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
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From: Captain David Kreske
Subject: Resolution awarding contract for
Fire Department Medical Director
Dept: Fire- EMS Division
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Date: February 27, 1997
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
Resolution 96-312, approval of EMS start up fund for emergency transportation services.
Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
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Signature
Dan Dickerson, Acting Fire Chief
Contact person: Captain David Kreske
Phone: 384-5289
Supporting data attached: Yes
Ward:
FUNDING REOUIREMENTS:
Amount: $20.000.00
Source: (Acct. No.)
501-208-5505
Acct. Descri tion
Professional
Council Notes:
Res 97- 13
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Agenda Item No. /0
75-0262
ClfY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
PROBLEM
Medical Direction for the new EMS Division will be provided by a part-time contracted
physician. The new position will provide medical oversight and become involved in
administrative decisions that affect patient care.
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor and Common Council authorize the Purchasing Manager to award contract to
Dr. Eugene Kwong as the Medical Director for the San Bernardino City Fire Department.
FINDINGS
The City Administrator instructed the Purchasing Manager to prepare a Request for
Qualifications fo~ a..part-time Medical Director. The city received two bids from
qualified physicians currently working in local emergency departments.
Criteria was established by the fire department to aid in selection process. A panel
unanimously selected Dr. Kwong as the most qualified applicant. After an interview
with Dr. Kwong, the fire department is confident that the selection of this applicant
will produce the desired results of improved patient care and continuous improvement
in customer service.
Dr. Kwong's Cost Estimate is under the amount budgeted for contract services.
75-0264
City of San Bernardino
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MEMORANDUM
to:
Capt. Dave Kreske, San Bernardino Fire Department
John Murphy, Purchasing Manager
Stephanie D. Easland, Deputy City Attorne~
Fire Department Medical Director Contract
April 1, 1997
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This office has reviewed the proposed contract with Dr. Kwong and requests that a clause be
included whereby the City is named as an additional insured on Dr. Kwong's medical malpractice
insurance policy for the same limits as such policy. Once this clause is added to the contract, Mr.
Penman can approve the Resolution and the attached contract.
For example:
While not restricting or limiting the foregoing, during the term of this Agreement, contractor shall
maintain in effect a policy of medical malpractice insurance in the amount of [amount of policy]
combined single limit, and shall file copies of said policy with the CITY's Risk Manager prior to
undertaking any work under this Agreement. Said medical malpractice insurance policy required
hereunder shall name the City as an additional insured.