| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD MEETING DATE: March 7, 2017
CATEGORY: Consent - Law and Justice-6.
SUBJECT:
Retroactive Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dan Purtzer, M.D., for the provision of Autopsy Services.
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| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gene Randall, Lieutenant, (530) 225-5551
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Tom Bosenko, Sheriff-Coroner
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No Additional General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a retroactive amendment, effective the date of signing, to the agreement with Dan Purtzer, M. D. to increase the maximum compensation for the entire term of the agreement from $125,000 to $150,000 for the provision of autopsy services through May 22, 2018. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
On May 23, 2013, the County Executive Officer signed an agreement with Dan Purtzer, M.D., for the purpose of providing autopsy services to the Sheriff’s Office. The Board approved the First Amendment, effective October 30, 2014, which increased the maximum compensation by $100,000 to $125,000 and extended the term of the agreement to May 22, 2018. The recommended Second Amendment with Dr. Purtzer will increase total compensation by $25,000 for a new total of $150,000 and will retroactively cover services back to July 31, 2016. This amendment is retroactive due to an increased need for additional autopsy services and an inadvertent oversight in the amount of compensation already paid to Dr. Purtzer. The Sheriff’s Office has a forensic pathologist on staff; however, there is a continued need for contract autopsy services to cover during vacations and/or extended absences or to assist in the event of a mass casualty event. |
| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may propose changes to the amendment. |
| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Risk Management has reviewed and approved this Second Amendment. County Counsel has approved this Second Amendment as to form. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
Appropriations for professional services are included in the Sheriff’s Coroner budget. There is no additional General Fund impact with approval of this recommendation.
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