09/09/2003 Resolutions 2003-257
I
I
I
RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-257
WHEREAS, state law requires a Medical Director to supervise emergency medical
services programs; and
WHEREAS, Saint Elizabeth Physician Network provides emergency room physicians
to Saint Francis Medical Center and has contracted with the City in the past to meet this requirement;
and
WHEREAS, the existing contract is scheduled to expire; and
WHEREAS, Saint Elizabeth Physician Network continues to be the only group
available to provide this service; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a new agreement be entered into with Saint
Elizabeth Physician Network to provide medical director services as required by state law for the
period of October 1, 2003 through September 30,2008 at a cost of$II,593.00 for the first year of
service and a 3% increase allowed each subsequent year ofthe contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Medical Director Contract by and between
the City and Saint Elizabeth Physician Network is hereby approved for the period of October 1,2003
through September 30, 2008; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 9,2003.
Qoi\QL ffiW(lr~
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
September 4. 2003 II