1986-0561331L
N0. - 4~& AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DENTON AND DR. KEITH KREIN FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING
TO THE CITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I.
That the City Council of the City of Denton hereby approves
an agreement between the City and Keith Krein, M.D., a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION II.
That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ZT~6day of April, 1986.
I
IC ARD 0. STEWA AYOR
CIT OF DE TON, TEXAS
ATTEST:
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ATqHARLWTE- L E C S TARY
ITY F DENTON, TEXAS
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
DEBRA ADAMI DRAYOVITCH, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
BY: V
THE STATE OF TEXAS § EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
COUNTY OF DENTON § AND KEITH KREIN, M. D.
WHEREAS, Chapter 197 of the Medical Practices Act provides
that each facility providing emergency medical service should
have a physician licensed by the State of Texas who is respon-
sible for certifying the skills of the Emergency Medical Service
Technicians and for supervising the Emergency Medical Service
Technicians; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, has appropriated, in the 1985-86
budget of the City of Denton, Texas funds for a medical director
to perform the above services; and
WHEREAS, the City and Dr. Keith Krein wish to enter into an
agreement providing for Dr. Krein's professional services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION I.
The City of Denton hereby engages the professional services
of Dr. Keith Krein as Medical Director of the Emergency Medical
Service Technicians of the City, to perform the duties and
responsibilities set forth in state law and in this agreement.
SECTION II.
The City agrees to pay Dr. Keith Krein, hereinafter referred
to as Medical Director, for his services an annual salary of
Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) payable monthly for
approximately twenty (20) hours service per month.
SECTION III.
The Medical Director shall perform the following services
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for the City of Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical Service
Program:
1. Periodically review, evaluate, and update the
emergency medical services protocol.
2. Establish and administer a continuing education
program for Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical
Services personnel.
3. Review records and evaluate the performance of
Denton Fire Department paramedics.
4. Evaluate and update Denton Fire Department Emergency
Medical Services field procedures.
5. Interact with area physicians and inform them of any
changes in procedures and answer any questions they
may have regarding the Denton Fire Department
Emergency Medical Services.
6. Assist with the administration of Emergency Medical
Technician classes which are held by Denton Fire
Department as needed.
7. Meet monthly with the Division Commander/Operations
and/or the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator to
discuss, evaluate and direct the operations of the
Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical Services.
8. Prepare an annual report for presentation to the
Denton City Council on the past year's performance
of the Denton Fire Department Emergency Medical
Services program and the present and future needs of
the program.
SECTION IV.
The Medical Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Fire
Chief of the City of Denton.
SECTION V.
This Agreement shall be effective February 1, 1986 and
terminate January 31, 1987. The parties hereto agree that this
Agreement may be extended for additional one year terms by
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notification in writing from the City.
SECTION VI.
The Medical Director agrees to be responsible for maintaining
malpractice insurance coverage. It is understood between the
parties that City is investigating available insurance coverage
for Medical Director and that City agrees to use its best efforts
to ensure that coverage is available under the City's policies.
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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BY:
RICK SVERLA
ACTING CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
CHARLOTT ALLEN, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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DEBRA ADAMI RAYOV TCH, ITY ATTORNEY
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
BY: LI~ r (1
DR. KEITH KREIN
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