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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14504 ORD - 09/13/1978t � 'jkh:943- 78;1st '�' AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS TO PROVIDE A TITLE XX GRANT FOR $25,000 RETROACTIVE TO MARCH 1, 1978 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1978 TO PAY FOR A FULL RANGE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS SERVED DURING THE GRANT PERIOD, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A "; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the State of Texas to provide a Title XX Grant for $25,000 retroactive to March 1, 1978 and ending August 31, 1978 to pay for a full range of family planning services for income eligible participants served during the grant period, all as more fully set forth in the contract, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A ". SECTION 2. The necessity to authorize execution of the aforesaid contract at the earliest practicable date creates a public emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, and the Mayor having declared such emergency and necessity to exist, and having requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance be passed finally on the date of its introduction and take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this the _day of September, 1978. ATTEST: Secretary MAYO ro• em THE CITY OF CORPUS CH STI, TEXAS APPROVED: 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1978: J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY By I OfI�P�1Ep stant City •Aorney O 14504 Texas Department of Human Resources STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS TITLE XX FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT NO. 081- 40 -P -00 The Texas Department of Human Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Form 2034 October 1977 hereinafter referred= to as the Contractor, which has been certified by the Department's Title XIX fiscal intermediary agent as a Title XIX family planning vendor, do hereby make and enter into this contract, which constitutes the entire agreement between the Contractor and the Department. ' I. The Department is the single Texas state agency responsible for administering the public welfare program under the Social Security Act. Federal law and regulations, as well as State law, in TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 695c § 4(12), permit and authorize the Department, subject to certain limitations, to enter into agreements with public or private agencies for the purposes of providing social and/or other services for the benefit of eligible individuals. Since the Contractor desires to provide services for the benefit of certain eligible individuals, as described herein, the Department and the Contractor make this contract. The parties hereto mutually agree: A. The scope of the services to be provided by the Contractor and /or subcontracting agency(ies) under this contract, is limited to those services listed in the Plan of Operation which is attached to this contract and incorporated into this contract in its entirety by specific reference. Any change, modification, or amendment thereto, must be made with the prior written approval of the Department except as otherwise provided in this contract and any such change, modification, or amendment to such Plan of Operation is not effective until approved by the Department. Such original Plan of Operation together with any approved amendment as maintained on file by the Department will be considered to be the controlling instruments in case any disputes arise relative to the wording of any portion of such Plan of Operation or amendment thereto. B. Medical and social services under this contract are extended to income eligible individuals. Social services under this contract are extended to current AFDC and SSI recipients. Services offered to current AFDC recipients, current SSI recipients, and income eligible individuals must be fully integrated with those offered to patients not subsidized by the Department. Z01 ��tr "1-1 Form 2034 Page 2 C. The basis for payment for services rendered under this contract is indicated in the set fee schedule included in the aforementioned Plan of Operation. Any Contractor - initiated amendment to the fee schedule is subject to prior written Department approval. The Department-may revise the fee schedule by giving the Contractor written notice of such revision. D. The Department, the Contractor and all subcontractors, if any, will carry out the requirements for the provision of services as set forth in Chapter II, Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended, will monitor and conduct fiscal and /or program audits at reasonable times and will provide consultative and technical assistance for the continuous development of the services contemplated by this contract. The Department shall have authority to monitor and conduct fiscal and/or program audits of both the contractor and its subcontractor(s) to the extent of services provided under the terms of this contract On site visits as well as access at reasonable times to all books and records will be granted State or Federal auditing agencies, representatives of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and/or the Department when it is deemed necessary by the Department for purposes of inspection, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating said materials. E. This contract is subject to the availability of State and Federal funds and if such funds become unavailable, or if the total amount of funds allocated for this contract should become depleted during any budget period and the Department is unable to obtain additional funds for such purposes, then this contract will be terminated. In the event that the Contractor fails to provide services in accordance with the provisions of this contract, the Department may, upon written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this contract, and such termination shall not be an exclusive remedy but shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract. Furthermore, in the event that Federal or State laws or other requirements should be amended or judicially interpreted so as to render continued fulfillment of this contract, on the part of either party, substantially unreasonable or impossible, or if the parties should be unable to agree upon any amendment which would therefore be needed to enable the substanrial continuation of the services comtemplated herein, then, and in that event, the parties shall be discharged from any further obligations created under the terms of this contract, except for the equitable settlement of the respective accrued interests or obligations incurred up to the date of termination. F. This contract may be cancelled by mutual consent; however, if such mutual consent cannot be attained, then, and in that event, either party to this contract may consider it to be cancelled by the giving of thirty (30) days notice in writing to the other party and this contract shall thereupon be cancelled upon the expiration of such thirty (30) day period. G. This contract may be renewed and extended by written notice to the Contractor in the form of an amendment from the Department; such amendment shall state the term and any conditions under which the contract is to be renewed and extended, and each of such amendments of renewal shall be incorporated into and become a part of this contract. , Form 2034 Page 3 7 -78 The Contractor agrees to, and will require its subcontractor(s) if any, to agree to: A. Provide services in accordance with the aforementioned Plan of Operation and allow the Department to monitor same. B. Provide to the Department, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Department, a verified and proper monthly statement of charges, or certification of expenditures, for services which have been rendered under this contract. C. Refrain from entering into any subcontract(s) for services without prior approval or waiver of the right of approval to subcontract. All subcontracts, if any, entered into by the Contractor shall be written. Any subcontract entered into by the Contractor shall be subject to the requirements of Title XX of the Social Security Act, as amended, and of this contract. The Contractor agrees that it shall be responsible to the Department for the performance of any subcontractor. D. Comply with all applicable State licensing requirements and /or Federal certification requirements. E. Furnish the Department with various statistical reports as required by the Department in the formac prescribed by the Department. F. Make available at reasonable times and for reasonable periods those client records, books, and supporting documents kept current by the Contractor and its subcontractor(s) pertaining to provided services for purposes of inspection, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by Department personnel or their representatives. G. Participate fully in any evaluation study of this program authorized by the Department. H. Comply with Department rules and regulations pertaining to hearings concerning applicants for and recipients of services and to abide by the decisions rendered by the Department in such hearings. The Contractor shall inform all individuals of their right to such fair hearing. I. Comply with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and TEX. REV. CIV. STAT. ANN. art. 6252 -16, as amended, and Executive Order No. 11246, entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity" as supplemented in 41 C.F.R. Part 60, including but not limited to, giving equal opportunity both to those seeking employment and those seeking services without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Contractor further agrees not to discriminate on the basis of handicap against any qualified person seeking employment or services. J. Establish a method to secure the confidentiality of records and other information relating to clients to accordance with the applicable Federal law, rules, and regulations, as well as the applicable State law and regulations. K. Maintain and retain case information concerning those individuals and families who received services and supporting fiscal documents adequate to ensure that claims for Federal matching funds are in accord with applicable Federal requirements. Said documents shall be maintained and retained by the Contractor and all subcontractors, if any, for a period of three (3) years after the date of submission of the last expenditure report, or until an audit has been concluded, whichever is greater. Form [034 Page 4 7.78 L. Be primarily responsible for any audit exception or other payment deficiency in the program covered by this contract which is found to exist after monitoring or auditing by the Department or the United. States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and be primarily responsible for the collection and proper reimbursement to the Department of any amount paid in excess of the proper billing amount. M. Submit billings and statistical documentation as required by the Department by the forty -fifth (45th) day following the last day of the month in which a service was performed, and in any event, no later than the ninetieth (90th) day following the last day of the month in which service was provided. Failure to do so will be considered failure to comply with the contract. Such failure to comply is valid justification for immediate termination of this contract. N. Offer family planning services without regard to maternity, marital status, parenthood, or age; with respect for the dignity of the individual; upon referral from any source including the patient's own application; on a voluntary basis, ensuring the patient complete choice of provider and choice of contraceptive method which is medically feasible. Patients may accept or reject contraceptive services and supplies under this program with complete freedom from coercion or pressure of mind and conscience. Family Planning services must be provided to minors without the requirement of parental consent. O. Use money received through the planned reimbursement mechanism specifically for family planning services. P. Accept reimbursement from the Department up to the maximum amount allowed by the Department as set forth in the Plan of Operation as payment in full for services listed in the Plan of Operation rendered to individuals eligible under this contract, and to make no charge to the patient, any member of his family, or to any other source excepting insurance companies for such services. The Contractor may accept reimbursement from insurance companies, provided that any such reimbursement received from an insurance company shall be deducted from the amount to be reimbursed by the Department. The Contractor further agrees to secure agreements to ensure that all physicians and any others participating in the Contractor's family planning program make no additional charge to any source other than to the Contractor for covered services rendered to persons eligible under this contract for such services. Q. Attempt to serve an increasing number of those estimated to be eligible individuals in the area served by the agency, through such conveniences as outreach services, child care services, night and weekend clinics, etc. R. Abide by Department program guidelines as the Department develops them for purposes of clarifying, expanding, and improving family planning services. S. Determine eligibility of individuals according to policies and procedures promulgated by the Department as set forth in the Plan of Operation. Form 2034 Page 5 7 -78 IV. This Article IV is: Applicable ❑ Inapplicable The Contractor further agrees: A. To provide the Department with detailed statements of charges each month developed in the format prescribed by the Department, and to promptly forward such bill to the Department along with a statement certifying that the Contractor has provided each and every service for which billing is rendered. B. That funds certified by the Contractor for matching purposes in accordance with the terms of this contract, will be funds which can be used to match Federal funds under the Social Security Act and appropriate Federal rules and regulations. Records will be maintained to verify the source and amount of funds certified by the Contractor for matching purposes for a period of three (3) years after submission of the certification statement, or until an audit has been concluded, whichever is greater. C. That to reimburse the Department for administrative and other operational costs incurred in procuring federal funds, the Department shall be entitled to retain from any allowable reimbursement due the Contractor an amount equal to zero percent ( %) of the total amount certified to the Department as having been expended. V. The Department agrees to: A. Pay the Contractor 90 % (percent) of the approved monthly billings for services which have been rendered in accordance with the terms of this contract and its attached set fee schedule. B. Recognize the fiscal policies and procedures of the Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, except where they are in conflict with Federal and /or State law, policies, rules, and regulations. C. Perform such evaluation studies that the Department determines to be necessary and report to the appropriate officers of the Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, the preliminary results of the study before the evaluation is concluded and the findings made a matter of record. For the faithful performance of the terms of this contract, the parties hereto in their capacities as stated, affix their signatures and bind themselves effective the 1st day of March t 19 Z$ , and continuing through August 31 , ly 78 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY Commissioner Tide CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Agency Name BY R. Marvin Townsend City Manager Title Texas Department of Human Resources FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT FEE SCHEDULE (Local Match) Form 2042 April 1978 SERVICE CODE FEE SERVICE CODE FEE OFFICE OR CLINIC VISITS CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS AND Health History and Physical SUPPLIES Exam 01 $ 20.00 Creams 35 cost Follow -up Office Visit 02 8.00 Jellies 36 cost Follow -up Home Visit Medical 34 10.00 Suppositories 37 cost Foam 38 cost LABORATORY Medication for Vaginal/ PROCEDURES Cervical Infection 39 cost Oral Contraceptives 40 cost Hematocrit 03 3.00 Dispensing Fee, Private Hemoglobin 04 3.00 Pharmacist. 3 or more cycles 46 $2.50 Urinalysis 05 3.00 Dispensing Fee, Clinic Papanicolaou Smear 06 7.00 Physician, 3 or more cycles 46 $1.37 Miscellaneous Culture 07 5.00 Diaphragm for Supply 41 cost Syphilis Serology 08 6.00 Condoms 42 cost Bacteria Smear 09 5.00 Natural Family Planning T.B. Skin Test 10 7.50 Supplies 43 cost Microscopic Analysis -Urine 11 4.00 Sickle Cell Screening 12 3.00 SOCIAL SERVICES: EDUCATION/ Post - prandial Blood Glucose 13 5.00 COUNSELING Rubella Test 14 8.00 Pregnancy Test 15 8.50 Initial Patient Education 25 $6.00 Blood Type and/or 45 4.50 Post -exam Method Specific Level ingLev l TrConfi Education/Counseling 26 6.00 Confirmation Test mats nTest 55 13.50 Follow -up Home Visit, Social 27 7.00 SMA-12 Fasting Level Problem Counseling 28 10.00 Confirmation Test 56 14.00 Introduction to Family Planning/ Hospital Setting 30 7.00 FAMILY PLANNING SURGERY Instruction in Natural Family Planning Methods 47 16.00 Vasectomy 17 160.00 Elective Non- therapeutic IN- PATIENT HOSPITAL CARE Hysterectomy Tuba( Ligation 31 16 240.00 240.00 Complete In- patient Hospital 00 cost Menstrual Aspiration 48 70.00 Care for Female Sterilization Max 5 -7 days CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES Post- operative In- patient Hospital Care, for Menstrual 63 cost - Insertion of Intrauterine Aspiration and Vasectomy Max 5 Device (including the days device) 20 25.00 Fitting and furnishing of TREATMENTOF diaphragm 21 15.00 COMPLICATIONS LOCALIZATION OF IUD Reimbursement for all expenses 44 cost up actually incurred in the care to Max. One X -ray and interpretation 22 24.00 and treatment of complications $800.00 Two X -rays and interpretation 23 28.00 from family planning surgery per Sonography 24 28.00 or IUD insertion occur- APPROVED: APPROVED: rence 03/01/78 03/01/78 Agency Representative Date DHR Representative Date Texas Department of Human Resources Contract No. 081- 40 -P -00 SECTION 1 — Prime Contractor Data Form 2029 .luly 1978 INFORMATION SHEET PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT Region No. County No. 08 178 Legal Name Effective Date CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 'Contract March 1, 1978 Commonly Used Name Qf different rom above) Corpus Christi- Nueces County Department Contract Termination Date of Public Health and Welfare Public Health Division August 31, 1978 Address I elep one No. P. 0. Box 9727, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 (512) 884 -3011 Person Authorized to Sign Contract Title Type of Ownership (Cbec one) R. Mary Townsend City Manager ®Public ❑Private Charter No. Employer I.D. No. Contact Person Telephone No. N/A 1 1 -74- 6000 -574 -1 W. R. Metzger, M. D., M.P.H. (512) 855 -4051 SECTION II — Summary of Pavment EFFECTIVE PAYMENT DATES BUDGET NAME BUDGET NUMBER UNIT RATE NUMBER ELIG.UNITS MAXIMUM REIMBURSABLE 03 -01 -78 to 08 -31 -78 N/A 25,000: 4 Less fees from eligible clients (unit rate payment only) 1 — Total Regional Allocation for this contract 1 25,000. SECTION 111 —Funding LOCAL FUNDS $ 2,500 Matching^ N/A Administrative Overhead $ 2,500 Total Local Fund $ 2,500. State Funds -0 Federal Funds 22 500 Contract Total $ 25,000. Form 2029 Pass 2 of 2 SECTION IV— Service and /or Subcontractor Data (complete a separate sheet (SECTION III) for each different service or for each different subcontract) Program Activity Name 'Code CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 591 Service Activity Name Social and Educational Family Planning Services ,Code Medical F it Plannin Services 16E, 16K Name of Subwntractin9 Agancy if applicable Name of Contact Person N/A 0- 14YRS. Address of SubcontrN Agency Telephone No. /iinng 1. Client categories to be served (check all applicable): NCurrent AFDC L Other Income Eligible I@ Current SSl ❑Without Regard to Income IM MAO Income Eligible M3 Ineligible 2. Total Number of Clients to be Served: ...................... 600 ❑ per day ❑ per week N per month. 3. Number of Eligible Clients to be Served: .................... 600 ❑ per day ❑ per week (9 per month 4. Unit of Service: .................................................................... 5. Number of Units of Service to All Clients: ................................................ . 6. Number of Units of Service to Eligible Clients: ............................................. . 7 A 7 R ICmmnlete nnly if service is children's day care) ADDRESSES) OF PROVIDING FACILITY(IES) HOURS OF OPERATION NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN EACH AGE GROUP 0 -2 YRS. 3.5YRS. 6- 14YRS. 0.5YRS. 0- 14YRS. 0- l7YRS.- 1702 Horne Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78416 8 a.m, to 5 P.M. FEDERAL FUNDS 22,500 GRAND TOTAL S 25,000 Also See Attachment All clinic sites TOTALS menmuy, rnysirauy, or emoaonauy nanaicappao 8. Geographic Area Served: Nueces County, 9. Goals (check all applicable): 12. Funding: ®1 ®II j]lll ❑IV ❑V 1Q Source of Federal Funds (check all applicable): KIxx ❑IV -B 11. Basis of Payment (check one): ❑Fixed Unit Rate of ............................ $ per ❑Cost Reimbursement Fee Schedule (Local Match) TOTAL AMOUNT OF -07 STATE FUNDS $ MATCH AMOUNT OF LOCAL FUNDS 2,500 TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEDERAL FUNDS 22,500 GRAND TOTAL S 25,000 •' r Tezes Daa3 tment of Human Resources Contract No. 081- 40 -P -00 SECTION I — Prime Cnntramnr Data INFORMATION SHEET PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACT Form 2029 July 1978 Region No. County No. 08 178 Legal Name Contract Effective Date CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ' March 1, 1978 Commonly Used Name (rf drfferent from abase) Corpus Christi- Nueces County Department Contract Termination Date Public Health and Welfare Public Health Division August 31, 1978 Address Telephone No. P. 0. Box 9727, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 (512) 884 -3011 Person Authorized to Sign Contract Title Type of Ownership (Cbeck one) R Marvin Townsend City Manager ®Puhlio OPrivate Charter No. Employer I,D. No. Contact Person Telephone No N/A 1 -74- 6000 -574 -1 W. R. Metzger, M. D., M.P.H. , (512) 855 -4051 SECTION 11 — Summary of Pavment EFFECTIVE PAYMENT DATES BUDGET NAME BUDGET NUMBER UNIT RATE NUMBER ELIG.UNITS MAXIMUM REIMBURSABLE 03 -01 -78 to 08 -31 -78 N/A 25,000. " State Funds Federal Funds 22 500 Contract Total $ 25,000. Less fees from eligible clients (unit rate payment only) — Total Regional Allocation for this contract 25,000. SECTION 111 — $ 2,500 Matching I ' N/A Administrative Overhead $ 2,500 Total Local Fund $ 2,500. -0 State Funds Federal Funds 22 500 Contract Total $ 25,000. i• CORPUS CHRISTI- NUECES COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH and WELFARE PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION 1702 Horne Rd. P.O. Box 9727 Corpus Christi, Texas 78408 ADDRESSES OF PROVIDING FACILITIES 1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 5805 Williams Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 3204 Highland, Corpus Christi, Texas 3029 Sabinas,.Corpus Christi, Texas 1114 Sam Rankin, Corpus Christi, Texas 1404 Tompkins, Corpus Christi, Texas 614 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 1456 Waldron, Corpus Christi, Texas 710 East Main, Robstown, Texas 400 East 10th Street, Bishop, Texas 2481 Morgan, Corpus Christi, Texas 2465 Morgan, Corpus Christi, Texas 2606.Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas 1201 19th Street, Corpus Christi, Texas HOURS OF OPERATION 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 week days 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 week days 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1st Wed. each Month 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6 week days 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6 week days 24 hours a day 7 days a week 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 week days v i Texas Department of Human Resources FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION I. Goals Form 2040 April 1978 Pursuant to the mandate of PL 93 -647, the Family Planning Program defined by the terms of this document shall operate toward the achievement of the following goals: A. Achieving or maintaining economic self - support to prevent, reduce, or eliminate dependency. B. Achieving or maintaining self - sufficiency, including reduction or preven- tion of dependency. C. Preventing or remedying neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children and adults unable to protect their own interests, or preserving, rehabilitating, or reuniting families. IL Objectives and Measures A. To offer social and educational family planning services to 10 cur- rent recipients of AFDC, SSI, and MAO within the contract period. B. To offer social and educational family planning services to 600 income eligible persons within the contract period. C. To offer medical family planning services to 590 income eligible persons within the contract period. D. Measure. The number of current recipients and income eligible persons who receive family planning services within the contract period. III. Services to be Covered A. Office or Clinic Visits (Physician Directed) The Department will provide reimbursement for the following services and procedures when prescribed, furnished, directed, or supervised by a physician. 1. Complete Health History and Physical Examination (Code 01) to consist of: a. Complete obstetric and gynecologic history (including menarche, menstrual, gravidity, parity, pregnancy outcomes, and complications of pregnancy /delivery). Form 2040 Page 2 b:.'= History- of significant illness - morbidity, hospitalization, and previous medical care, including particularly information about thromboembolic disease, hepato -renal disease, breast and genital neoplasm, diabetic and prediabetic conditions, cephalgia and migraine, hematologic phenomena, pelvic inflamatory disease, visual disturbances, and mental depression. C. History of problems relating to previous contraceptive use. d. Family, social, physical, and mental health history. e. • Physical examination. Recommended procedures for examina- tion should include, but are not limited to: a. Thyroid palpation b' Examination of breasts and axillary glands c. Ausculation of heart and lungs d. Blood pressure e. Weight and height i r f Abdominal examination g. Pelvic examination h. Examination of extremities f. Patient consulation. Consultation includes: , a. Instruction of reproductive anatomy and physiology. b. Overview of available methods of contraception including consultation on the use of a natural family planning or rhythm method if chosen by the patient. g. Duration or frequency There is a limit of one annual comprehensive examination and evaluation for each eligible patient per State fiscal year (Sep- tember 1 through August 31), excepting that a second com- prehensive examination may be provided where a user of a temporary contraceptive method elects surgical sterilization, in which case a second comprehensive examination may be billed. 2. Follow -up Visits a. There may be follow-up visits (Code 02) or examinations when medically hecessary including home visits as required. b. A medical home visit (Code 34) is one made in response to an acute medical circumstance, requiring a medically- trained pro- fessional. It must be conducted under the standing orders of a physician. .I ' d Form 2040 Page 3 B. Laboratory Services 1. The following laboratory services are reimbursable as routine pro- cedures covered under family planning services: a. Hematocrit (Code 03) and/or hemoglobin (Code 04) b. Urinalysis (for sugar and protein) (Code 05) C. Papanicolaou smear (including cervical and vaginal) (Code 06) d. "''Miscellaneous culture or smear for gonorrhea .(if indicated) (Code 07) e. Syphilis serology (if indicated) (Code 08) f. Bacteria smear (e.g., bacterial study for Trichomoniasis, Monilia infection, etc.) (Code 09) g. Triglycerides fasting level confirmation test for patients 40 years of age and over (Code 55). h. SMA -12 fasting level confirmation test for patients 40 years of age and over (Code 56). 2. The special laboratory services and procedures noted below will be covered if needed as a result of positive history or if deemed medically necessary at the time of examination: a.' Tuberculosis skin test (Code 10) b. Microscopic analysis or culture of urine (Code 11) c. Sickle cell screening (Code 12) d. Post - prandial blood glucose (blood sugar) (Code 13) e. Rubella hemaglutination test (antibody screen) (Code 14) f. Pregnancy testing (Code 15) g. Blood type and/or Rh factor determination (Code 45) h. Triglycerides fasting level confirmation test for patients over 40 years of age (Code 55). i. SMA -12 fasting level confirmation test for patients over 40 years of age (Code 56). Form 2040 Page 4 3. Duration or Frequency a. In connection with the annual examination and evaluation, the procedures listed as routine will be covered immediately. b. Additional laboratory procedures noted as special will be covered if indicated as the result of positive history or if deemed medically necessary at the time of examination by the attending physician or medical director in charge. C. The follow -up visits and subsequent laboratory procedures will be covered if deemed necessary by the attending physician or medical director and if considered an integral part of family planning services. d. These services and procedures must be provided in the context of medical judgment using policies and practices that con - stitute high quality family planning services. C. _ Contraceptive Methods and Devices. Reimbursement will be made by DHR for these services: 1. Vasectomy (Code lb — Components covered by this fee include physician services, procedure room, equipment, supplies, anesthesia, one sperm count, and tissue analysis. If performed in a free - standing facility, any subsequent hospital charges must be billed to Code 44, Treatment of Complications. If performed in a hospital- connected facility, the only specific hospital charges allowed are for Code 53, Post - Operative In- Patient Hospital Care, except hospital charges for complications which must be billed to Code 44, Treatment of Com- plications. Sterilization claims must be accompanied by a written informed consent document and must comply with Federal steriliza- tion regulations (45 C.F.R 205.35). 2. Voluntary female sterilization. _ a., Elective, non - therapeutic hysterectomy (Code 31) — The single surgical component covered by this fee is that of the pri- mary physician. Hospital charges must be billed to Code 00, Complete In- Patient Hospital Care, except hospital charges for complication which must be billed to Code 44, Treatment of Complications. Sterilization claims must be accompanied by a written informed consent document and must comply with Federal sterilization regulations (45 C.F.R. 205.35). Form 2040 Page 5 A claim for reimbursement of elective, non - therapeutic hysterectomy must be accompanied by a copy of certification that three criteria were met: the patient must have specifically requested this sterilization procedure; the physician must have certified that the hysterectomy was not for the correction of any known existing pathology; and the physician must have cer- tified that hysterectomy (major surgery) was justified over tubal ligationlresection (minor surgery). b. Tubal ligation (Code 16) — The single surgical component covered by the fee is the primary physician. Hospital charges must be billed to Code 00, Complete In- Patient Hospital Care, except hospital charges for complication which must be billed to Code 44, Treatment of Complications. Sterilization claims must be accompanied by a written informed consent document and must comply with Federal sterilization regulations (45 C.F.R. 205.35). 3. :Contraceptive menstrual aspiration (Code 48) — Components covered by the fee include, physician services, procedure room, equipment, supplies, anesthesia, and tissue analysis. This procedure is allowed only prior to the definitive determination of the existence of pregnancy. Documentation of the uncertain status of pregnancy must be included in the patients record. If performed in a free- standing facility, any subsequent hospital charges must be billed on Code 44, Treatment of Complications. If performed in a hospital facility, the only hospital charges allowed are Code 53, Post- Opera- tive In- Patient Hospital Care, except hospital charges for complica- tion which must be billed to Code 44, Treatment of Complications. 4. Furnishing and insertion of intrauterine (IUD) contraceptive devices (Code 20). 5. The fitting and furnishing of diaphragms when furnished by the clinic and not by prescription (Code 21). 6. When furnished by prescription, payment will be made for the following contraceptive supplies. Cost of supplies is defined as acquisition price plus 3% for handling and storage. a. Oral contraceptives (Code 40) and compact containers. In addi- tion, payment will be made for dispensing oral contraceptives in quantities of three or more cycles (Code 46). b. jellies (Code 36), creams (Code 35), foams (Code 38), and suppositories (code 37). C. Diaphragms (Code 41). d. Condoms (Code 42). Pofm 2040 Page 6 e. Natural family planning supplies (Code 43) (e.g., instruction books, charts, thermometers). E Medications for treatment of vaginal/cervical infections (Code 39). D. Localization of Intrauterine Device (Codes 22, 23 and 24) — Reim- bursement will be made by DHR for X -rays plus interpretation, and /or for sonography, to localize an intrauterine device not otherwise detecta. ble. E. Social Services Counseling.— These services are generally unavailable to DHR clients through casework services offered by DHR field staff. I. Initial Patient Education and Counseling (pre -exam counseling) (Code 25) a. - Education of patient concerning the various contraceptive tech- niques from which the patient may choose a method most per- sonally suitable. b. Education of the patient regarding elementary reproductive anatomy in order to facilitate more effective use of the method chosen. C. Allowable as a reimbursable expense once during each period of active patient status with any one provider agency. A patients chart must have been closed for at least one year before this benefit can be billed again for a reactivated patient with the same agency. 2. Post Exam Specific Education /Counseling on Method Chosen (Code 26) a. After the patient has been examined by the physician and has chosen the most personally suitable contraceptive method, education and counseling are given to the patient about its proper use, possible side effects, reliability, reversibility, etc. b. This service will be paid for after an initial exam, annual exam, or when the patient changes method or experiences difficulty with a contraceptive method. 3. Follow -up Home Visit, Non Medical (Code 27) a. Social services home visit follow -up consists of contacting patients for such reasons as having missed medical appoint- ments, or for Pap smear results. Form 2040 Page 7 This service will be paid for as often as the program director deems it necessary to serve a patient. C. This benefit includes personal visits only. Telephone and mail contacts are not included. 4. Problem counseling (Code 28) includes counseling with patients and referrals to other agencies for such as medical problems, prob- lem pregnancy assistance, and VD treatment. This service will be paid for each time it is deemed necessary by the physician. Allowa- ble once for each counseling session, whether counseling an individual, a couple, or a large group. 5.. Introduction to family planning /hospital setting (Code 30), consists of a general overview to an individual of the benefits of family plan- ning. Allowable only once for each person individually introduced to family planning within a hospital setting. 6. Instruction in natural family planning methods (Code 47) consists of two sessions for complete instruction of a couple in one or more methods of natural family planning (defined as methods for deter- mining the fertile and infertile periods in a woman's cycle by such approaches as calendar record keeping, monitoring basal body tem- perature, and /or analyzing the woman's cervical mucus). This instruction is allowable as a reimbursable expense once during each period of active patient status with any single provider agency. Complete In- patient Hospital Care for Female Sterilization Per- formed in a Hospital Only (Code 00) — Reimbursement as set forth in the fee schedule will be made by the Department for all in- patient expenses actually incurred in the performance of tubal ligations or elec- tive, non - therapeutic hysterectomies to a maximum of five days of con- finement for tubal ligations and seven days for hysterectomies. Expenses incurred in the treatment of complications are not to be included when billing on this code. A copy of the entire bill must be submitted with the claim for reimbursement for in- patient care which itemizes in detail the services rendered. This claim must not be billed separately from the claim for family planning surgery to which it corresponds. For hospi- talization on multiple procedures, 65% of the in- patient care must be charged to non - family planning procedures and 359D to family planning procedures. G. Post- operative In- patient Hospital Care for Contraceptive Menstrual Aspiration and Vasectomy Performed in a Hospital Only (Code 53) — Reimbursement for all expenses actually incurred for post- operative care, including bedroom, meals, attendant care, and incidental services and supplies while recovering post- operatively. At least one nights stay must have occurred post- operatively. A maximum of five days confinement is allowed. A copy of the detailed hospital bill must be submitted which itemizes in detail the services rendered. These services must not be billed separately from the billing for the surgery to which they relate. Expenses incurred in the treatment of complications must not be billed on this code. form 2040 Page a H. Treatment of Complications from Family Planning Surgery or IUD Insertion (Code 44) — Reimbursement will be made by the Depart. ment for all expenses actually incurred in the care and treatment of com- plications from family planning surgery (sterilization or contraceptive menstrual aspiration) or IUD insertion, to the maximum dollar amount per occurrence as set forth in the fee schedule. An explanation of the type of complication and circumstances of occurrence of the complica- tion must accompany such a claim for reimbursement of treatment of complications. A detailed itemization of services must be attached to the claims form to document services rendered. M- %[ e of Tc::as 1Cua11 ty of _ NUECES An ag: cement bettioc.n —...CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Family 1'lanninr Agency k iiu'cir�ltew rc)'erzccJ Lu l!iq :,gcrc,j _:�;i _T1Ehf0RIAL_riEDICAL _ C_ENTER _ (hereinafter referred to.as the CO 1: u! :: _•�-�lsiun of certain family planning services. Ir is hereupon mutually agreed by the parties that the Contractor shall provide undo thin agrc•eme:nt family planning services according to the terms and conditions Set fi bloc :n:drr the SOCHOn entitled "Terms and Conditions.," It is also mutually agrees that Life full compensation shall be as set forth below under Section entitled "Com- pensation." Duration and Limitations The per1cS of this agreement shall-be from 09 -01 -78 to _ 08 -31 -79 ut This agreement may be amended or extended by mutua agreement Of the parties. This - agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause after sixty (60) days from the date notice is given to the other party of the intention to terminate the contract. Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions shall operate for provision ok any and all servic rendered according to this agreement. The contractor agrees to; 1,. Assure the Agency that all medical services shall be by or under the direction o1 licensed physicians under the laws of the State of Texas. Responsibility for provisi of medical family planning services is with the Contractor. Any liability for negligence in administration, of medical services provided herein shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. 2. Provide services in compliance with applicable Federal regulations found in Chapter I1, Title 45 of Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. 3. Provide to the Agency a verified and proper monthly statement of charges, for* services which have been rendered under this contract. 4. Submit billings, reports, and statistical documentation, as required by the - 1,gcncy, by the 30th &.y following the last day of the month in which a service is performed and in any event, no later than the 45th dsy following the last day of the month in which service is provided. In the event that the required billin reporting, and statistical documentation have not been received by-the- 60th day following the last day of the month in which service is provided, the subcontractor will be considered to have failed to comply with the contract. Such failure to comply Is valid justification for immediate termination of this contract. 5. Comply with appropriate State licensing or certification requirements and with !:ucfi standards as may be prescribed by the Secretary of tice United States Department of llealth, 1C1111cation, and Welfare. - 6_, comply with the )'cdcral Civil Ri,;hts Act of 19641, as amended, and TEX. REV. CI' Art. 6252 -16, as amended, Executive order \o. 11246 entitled "Equal Lm,:loy!,,cnL Opportunity" as supplc;n —Led in 41 C.F.1;. )'art 60, including but not limited to, giving equal opporLuniLy butte to thoc +e stcl :ing employment and those seeking services without regard to race, color, religion; sex, or national origin. '111c Contractor further agrees not to discriminate on the basis of handicap against .Illy qualified person seeking employment or services. 7. FsLablish a method to secure the confidentiality of records and other informati relating to clients in accordance with Line applicable Federal laws, rules and regu- lations, as well as the applicable State laws and rer�ulctions. 8. Offer family planning services without regard to maternity, marital status, parenthood, or age; with respect for the dignity'of the individual; upon referral frerni any source including the patient's own application; on a voluntary basis, ensuring the patient complete choice of provider and choice of contraceptive method which is medically feasible. Patients may accept or reject contraceptive services supplies under 'this 'prograin with complete freedom from coercion or pressure of mind and conscience. Family; :'fanning services must be provided to minors without the requirement of parental consent. 9. Accept reimbursement -from the contractor Agency up to the maximum amount allowe by the contractor Agency as set forth in the attached fee schedule as payment in fu for services rendered to individuals eligible under this contract, and to make no further charge to the patient, any member of his family, or to any other source. 10. Make available at reasonable times and for reasonable periods those client reco books, and supporting documents kept current by the contractor pertaining to provides J services for purposes of inspection, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating-by Departm perscnnel c_ their rep= ese:tz:iv:s. Compensation Co•-.:pensation u:xler this contract: Chai•1 consist of payment to the Contractor by CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Family Planning /agency; for family planning services according to Lite following schedule: (Attach the schedule of benefits with payments for each as agreed upon by the Agency and the Contractor) <. i CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI MEMORIAL MEDICAL,CENTER (Agency's lame) (Contractor s Name) Signature , thorized representative) Signature (Auth'orized representat, W, R. Metzger, M. D., M. P. H. Robert W. Me Cuistion, Pres. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI /MEHORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TITLE XX SERVICE 90% of billed hospital charges for Non - therapeutic Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Maximum to 5 days. 35% of billed charges less 10% for Non - therapeutic Bilateral Tubal Ligation in conjunc with a delivery. Maximum to 5 days for Tubal Ligation part of procedures. TREATMENT OF COMPLICATIONS Reimbursement for all expenses actually incurred in the care and treatment of complications from a Bilateral Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy surgery. Cost up to maximum $680.00 per occurence. In the event the patient has personal insurance then it is mandatory that the insurance company be billed first. The City of Corpus Christi may be billed for the remaining fee not to exceed the allowable billing amount. Approved Signature (Authori representative) Signature (Authorized representative) ?O p t ji'.;t r of Tc::as ICuanty of — N UECES All agrecment betwco.n - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI - - - - - Fermi ] v Planning Aj;cncy kill retr.:�l t ca referred t.o a:: tie ;.gcnc� j �n.i RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES (hereinafter referred to.as the c,) i,n ;:r,.isiun of certain fmnily planning services. It is hereupon mutually agreed by the parties that the Contractor shall provide unde thin nrrvcmrcnt family planning services according to the terms and'condition, set fo b.lov order the Section entitled "Terns and Conditions.." It is also mutually agreed that the full compensation shall be as set forth below under Section entitled "Com- pensation." Duration and Limitations Tile perk,:; of this agreement shall-be from 09 -01 -78 _ 08 -31 -79 to This agreement may be amended or extended by mutual agreement of the parties. This agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause after sixty (60) days from the date notice is given to the other party of the intention to terminate the contract. Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions shall operate for provision of any and all service rendered according to this agreement.. The contractor agrees to- le Assure the Agency that all medical services shall be by or under the direction of licensed physicians under the laws of the State of Texas. Responsibility for provisi of medical family planning services is with the Contractor. Any liability for negligence in administration of medical services provided herein shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor_ 2. Provide services in compliance with applicable Federal regulations found in Chapter I1, Title 45 of Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. 3. Provide to the Agency a verified and proper monthly statement of charges, for - services which have been rendered under this contract. 4. Submit billings, reports, and statistical documentation, as required by the Agency, by the 30th d :,y following the last day of the month in which a service is performed and in any event, no later than the 45th d:y following the last Jay of the month in which service is provided. In the event that the required billing reporting, and statistical documentation have not been received by,the 60th day following the last day of the month in which service is provided, the subcontractor will be considered to have failed to comply with the contract. Such failure to comply is valid justification for immediate termination of this contract. 5. l:()mply With appropriate State licensing or certification requirements and with :.uch utandards as may be prescribed by the Secretary of-ti te United States Department of HPalth, Iiducatiun, and ilelJare. wlth the Federal (:ivil Pi l,ts Act of 19i,•'i, as amended, and TEX. REV. C1V. OSTAT. /.1;7., Art. 6252 -16, as nmended, L`Vculive order \o. 11246 entitled "Equal 1'mployn.c•nt Opport "Ili ty° IS cupplc,rcntt(J in 41 c.1 %)% fart 60, including but not limited to, giving; equal opportunity but), to thoc.c seeking enployncnt and those scelcing services without regard to race., color, religion; sex, or natidnal origin- ' Jilt Contractor further agrees not to discriminate on the basis of handicap against any qualified person seeking employment or services. 7. Establish a method to secure the confidentiality of records and other in- foraatior relating to clients in accordance with the applicable Federal laws, rules and regu- lations, as well as the applicable State laws and regulations. 8. Offer family planning services without regard to maternity, marital status, parenthood, or age; iaitfi respect for the dignity'of the individual; upon referral from any source including the patient's own application; on a voluntary basis, ensuring the patient complete choice of provider and choice of contraceptive method which is medically feasible. Patients may accept or reject contraceptive services an supplies under'tbis- prograit, with complete freedom from coercion or pressure of mind and conscience. Family: Panning services must be provided to minors without .Che requirement of parental consent. 9. Accept reimbursement from the contractor Agency up to the maximum amount allowed by the contractor Agency as set forth in the attached fee schedule as payment in full for services rendered to individuals eligible under this contract,- and to make no further charge to the patient, any member of his family, or to any other source. 10. Make available at reasonable times and for reasonable periods those client record! Jbooks, and supporting documents kept current by the contractor pertaining to provided services for purposes of inspection, monitoring, auditing, or evaluatirg-by Departmeal persc -..e1 c- their rep= es= _tatives. Compensation C07-.;1etisation under this contract: ?ial•l consist of payment to the Contractor by CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Agency; for family pl nning services according to the following schedule: Planning (Attach the schedule of benefits with payments for each as agreed upon by tite Agency and the Contractor) ,CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI a RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES (Agency 5 lame) (Contractor s Name) Signature- (Aut _ized representative ignature (Authorized pres ntativc W. R. Metzger, M. D., M. P. H. Curtis C. Reemsnyder, M. D. f �r CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI /RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES TITLE XX SERVICE 90% of billed charges for X -Ray reading for Non - therapeutic Bilateral Tubal Ligation patient. 35% of billed charges less 10% for X -Ray reading for Non - therapeutic Bilateral Tubal Ligation patient in conjunction with a delivery. In the event the patient has personal insurance then it is mandatory that the insurance company be billed first. The City of Corpus Christi may be billed for the remaining fee not to exceed the allowable billing amount. Approved: ZV Signature (AuthorVeY representative) Date i Signature (Autiorize represen tive) Date • S131r of Te):a5 1 County of __ NUECES_ -- An ag_ccrient between _ CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Family planning; Agency khurcit:jilect rcJerr,-d i.0 s:: itie Lgenr_ j ::n.i NUECES_COUNTY MEDICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION_ (hereinafter referred to.as the Cu- tracttir) iur Vi >iun of certain family pl: +nning services. " It is hern.upon mutually agreed by the parties that the Contractor shall provide under this' agreement family planning services according to the terms and'condition set forth b0 of -:order the SecH on entitled "Perms and Conditions," It is also mutually agreed that the full compensation shall be as set forth below under Section entitled "Com- pensation." Duration and Limitations The perk,:; of this agreement shall-be from 09- 01 -78- to _ 08 -31 -79 This agreement n:av be amended or extended by mutual agreement of the parties. This agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause bfter sixty (60) days from the date notice is given to the other party of the intention to terminate the contract. Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions shall operate for provision of any and all services rendcre) according to this agreement. The contractor agrees to: 1. Assure the Agency that all medical services shall be by or under the direction of licensed physicians under the laws of the State of Texas. Responsibility for provision of medical family planning services is with the Contractor. Any liability for negligence in administration of medical services provided herein shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. 2. Provide services in compliance with applicable Federal regulations found in Chapter II, Title 45 of Code of Federal Regulations, as amended. 3. Provide to the Agency a verified and proper monthly statement of charges, for' services which have been rendered under this contract. 4. Submit billings, reports, and statistical documentation, as required by the Agency, by the 30th day following the last day of the month in which a service is performed and in any event, no later than the _ 45th dcy following the last day of the month in which service is provided. In the event that the required billing, reporting, and statistical documentation have not been received by-the 60th day following the last day of the month in which service is provided, the subcontractor will be considered to have failed to comply with the contract. Such failure to comply Is valid justification for immediate termination of this contract. 5. (;nng)ly with appropriate State licensing or certification requirements and with :.uch utandards as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the United States Department of 11t•1310h, Education, and Wellare. - _ 6. - Comply with Lhe Pcdcral Civil Ri";hts Act of ))i,4, as amcndod, and TEX. P.EV. CIV. O Lm^lo•'u•ntOppurLun tyl6asasuJ'ilc'ent C>'tcutivc Under ;;o. 11246 entitled "Equal 1 p Yl- Pp L-r1 in 41 (;.1'.1. Part 60, including but not limited to, giving equal opportunity butte to tho::e seeking employment and those sc•ckin;,• services wi.thout regard to race, color, religion; sex, or national oriin. The ConLractor further agrees not to discriminate on g the basis of handicap against any qualified person seeking employment or services. 7. Establish a method to secure the confidentiality of records and other information relating to clients in accordance with Lhe applicable I'rderal laws, rules and regu- lations, as well as the applicable State laws and regulctions. B. Offer family planning services without regard to maternity, marital status, parenthood, or age; with respect for the dignity -of the individual; upon referral from any source including the patient's own application; on a voluntary basis, ensuring the patient complete choice of provider and choice of contraceptive method Which is medically feasible. Patients may accept or reject contraceptive services anc supplies under this program with complete freedom from coercion or pressure of mind and conscience. Family T)'fanning services must be provided to minors without requirement of parental consent. the 9. Accept reimbursement from the contractor Agency up to the maximum amount allowed by the contractor Agency as set forth in the attached fee schedule as payment in full for services rendered to individuals eligible under this contract, and to nuke no further charge to the patient, any member of his family, or to any other source. C10. Make available at reasonable times and for reasonable periods those client records book;, and supporting documents kept current by the contractor pertaining to provided services for purposes of inspection, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating b• perss -. -e1 oc their S Y Departrznt Compensation Co...pC:l:iarlC.l u rder this contract' hall CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI consist of payment to the Contractor by Famil Atcncy; for family planning services according to the foll cheduley planning (Attach the schedule of benefits with payments for each as agreed upon by the Agency and the Contractor) r CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI •. ( Agency s lame) Signatur���� (Aut orized representative) W. R. Metzger, M. D., M. p. H. NUECES COUNTY MEDICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 7, (Contractor s Name) Signature (Authorized representative) Leslie S. Archer, M. D. . 1 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI /NUECES COUNTY MEDICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION TITLE XX SERVICE In the event the patient has personal insurance then it is mandatory that the insurance company be billed first. The City of Corpus Christi may be billed for the remaining fee not to exceed the allowable billing amount of $194.00. Approved: ',KA77,-w 177.- Signature (AutVrfized representative) Date Signature (Au horized representative) Date / Corpus Christi, %4-111�/3 day of TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council; I, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. t Respectfully, MAYORpco; Q@ THE CITY OF CORPU CHRISTI, TEXAS The Charter rule was suspended Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample The above ordinance was passed Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample 14504