foregoing it is further ordered that elected officials having deputies or employees who are
compensated on an hourly basis are authorized to adjust such hourly wage rates to reflect an
equivalent upward adjustment of $600.00 per annum for a full time employee, effective as of
January 1, 1974.
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COURT ADJOURNED JANUARY 14, 1974 at 12:15 o'clock P. M.
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COURT RECONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 18, 1974 at 9:30 o'clock A. M.,
with the following officers present:
Julius R. Neunhoffer, County Judge
W. C. Schwethelm, Commissioner Precinct No. 1
Roger Stone, Commissioner Precinct No. 4
and the Court having duly opened, the following proceedings were had:
NO. 12053 APPROVAL OF BOND OF BILLIE MEEKER AS DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURER
On this the 18th day of January 1974, upon motion made by Commissioner Schwethelm,
seconded by Commissioner Stone, the Court unanimously approved the bond of Billie Meeker,
as Deputy County Treasurer of Kerr County, Texas, effective January 18, 1974.
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COURT ADJOURNED JANUARY 18, 1974 at 9:55 o'clock A. M.
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COURT CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION JANUARY 28, 1974 at 10:00 o'clock A. M., with
the following officers present:
Julius R. Neunhofi°er County Judge
W. C. Schwethelm Commissioner Precinct 1
Adolph Bartel Commissioner Precinct 3
Roger Stone Commissioner Precinct 4
and the Court having duly opened„ the following proceedings were had:
NO. 12054 APPROVAL OF CITY-COUN7.'Y AMBULANCE CONTRACT
On this the 28th day of January 1974, upon motion made by Commissioner Bartel, seconded
by Commissioner Stone, the Court unanimously approved that Kerr County join in with the City
of Kerrville in approval of a written_contract with W, A. Plummer, Sr., pursuant to bid
previously accepted.
CITY-COUNTY AMBULANCE CONTRACT
As of January 1, 1974, the City cif Kerrville ("City"), County of Kerr ("County"), and W. A.
Plummer, Sr. ("Plummer"), hereby enter into this City-County Ambulance Contract as follows:
1. Bid Proposal. Attached to this contract and incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth verbatim, are pages 2 through 9 of the "Bid Proposal-Ambulance Service for the
City of Kerrville and Kerr County, Texas". In the event, however, of any conflict between
the provisions of such attachment and this contractual instrument, the terms of this instru-
ment shall control.
2. Compensation. By the tenth (10th) day of the month next Following that month in which
ambulance service was provided, City and County shall pay to Plummer the sum of Three thousand
and no/100 dollars ($3,000.00). In addition thereto, Plummer shall be paid one-half (1/2) of
the collections which were in the collection escrow account (hereinafter provided) as of the
last day of the preceding month.
3. Collections for Service. As stated in the attached, Plummer shall do the billing and
collecting for all services. On each call Plummer shall send a statement to the patient,
or in those instances where it is not feasible to send a statement to the patient, then to
the patient's next of kin. By the tenth (10th) day of the month next following that month
in which ambulance service was provided, Plummer shall furnish the City of Kerrville and the
County of Kerr an itemized report on all collections and calls. Upon the receipt of any
amounts, they shall be deposited in an account at the Chas. Schreiner Bank, Kerrville, Texas,
where a checking account entitled "City-County Ambulance Service" shall be maintained. The
City and County Treasurers shall be signatories on such bank account. Plummer shall keep
permanent records, which shall be available for inspection by the City and County; such
records shall include the following:
a. a log book of all calls,
b. a copy of all billings, statements, and
c. a list of all receipts by name, date, and amount.
4. Division of Expense. The City and County shall share the cost of this City-County
Ambulance Service equally.
5. Term. The term of this contract is from January 1, 1974 through December 31, 1974.
6. Other and Miscellaneous. This agreement and the attachments hereto shall constitute the
entire agreement. No other written or oral agreements or statements heretofore made are
valid nor part of the agreement between the parties.
This agreement is binding on the parties hereto, and their successors, assigns and
personal representatives.
ATTEST:
By /s/ Gene Barton
/t/ Mrs. Gene Barton, City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF KERRVILLE TEXAS
By /s/ Zelma Hardy
/t/ Zelma Hardy, Mayor
ATTEST:
By /s/ Emmie M. Muenker
/t/ Emmie M. Muenker, County Clerk
(Seal)
STATE OF TEXAS I
COUNTY OF KERR I
KERR COUNTY. TEXAS
By /s/ Julius R. Neunhoffer
/t/ Julius R. Neunhoffer, County Judge
/s/ W. A. Plummer
/t/ W. A. Plummer, Sr.
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared 3ulius R. Neunhoffer,
known to me to be the County Judge of Kerr County, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing,
and acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed, and that he was authorized to execute same by virtue of an order and resolution
duly passed and enacted by the Commissioner's Court of Kerr County.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 28th day of January, 1974.
(Seal) /s/ Billie G. Meeker
Notary Public in and for
Kerr County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS I
COUNTY OF KERR I
Before me, the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared Mrs. Zelma Hardy,
known to me to be the Mayor of Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and Considera-
tion therein expressed, and that she was authorized to execute same by virtue of an order and
resolution duly passed and enacted by the City Council of Kerrville, Texas.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 4th day oGf February, 1974.
(Seal) /s/ NontarBya~ug~ic in and for
Kerr County, Texas
STATE OF TEXAS T
COUNTY OF KERR Z
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared W. A. Plummer, Sr.,
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office this 1st day of February, 1974.
(Seal) /s/ Gene Barton
Notary Public in and for
Kerr County, Texas
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AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE
CITY OF KERRVILLE AND KERR COUNT`
Bid Proposal shall be submitted on the basis of a rendition of services as per terms
and specifications, with the contractor to be compensated on a monthly basis by the City
of Kerrville and County of Kerr. Monthly compensation shall be one-twelfth (1/12) the
total annual bid price and shall be paid by the 15th of the month following which services
..., have been rendered.
TERMS OF CONTRACT
The initial contract shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing at 12:01 a. m.
January 1, 1974. New bid proposals shall be considered annually by the City and/or County
during the month of November for services to be rendered during the succeeding calendar
year.
Contract terms shall be subject to re-negotiation on the basis of mutual agreement
by all parties at any time during the life of the contract. Any increases in the minimum
wage law or imposition of additional mandatory service standards by any governmental agency
during the term of the contract shall be deemed to be grounds for re-negotiation.
The successful bidder must have at least three (3) years ambulance experience.
-2 I. Emergency Ambulance Service Requirement
The Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish ambulance service to the City of
Kerrville and County of Kerr in compliance with the following requirements:
A. Contractor shall have and maintain ambulance and crews available twenty-four hours
daily for emergency dispatch.
1. Equipment and crews shall be located at a point to be selected by contractor,
subject to written approval of the City of Kerrville and County of Kerr. It
is the intention of the parties that the same shall be located at such a point
that an ambulance can reach any point in the city and county within a reasonable
time from time of dispatch.
2. The successful bidder is authorized to furnish ambulance and invalid coach
service.
3. The City of Kerrville, through the Police Department, agrees to furnish
telephone service.
II. Standards Required for Ambulance and Accessory Equipment
Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish at his own expense ambulance and accessory
equipment which comply with the following standards:
A. A total of not less than two (2) vehicles shall be furnished by the contractor,
and shall be available on a 24 hour basis. Each vehicle must have a patient
capacity of not less than two (2) patients.
B. Each vehicle shall be manned by two personnel upon dispatch. The driver shall in
accordance with Texas law have a valid Texas Chauffeur s License and a certificate
issued by the Texas State Board of Health in compliance with Section 3, Article
4590B, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas. In addition to this State Certification,
each personnel must have evidencia of successful completion of the advanced course
in first aid. In addition each personnel is to successfully complete a course of
training equivalent to the Emergency Care Attendant Course as prescribed by licens-
ing agent, to be completed within two (2) months from the time of employment with
the ambulance service.
C. The ambulances must be licensed as emergency vehicles in compliance with Article
4590B of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, and amendments thereto,
and in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health.
D. All such ambulances must be inspected and approved by the Chief of Police and Kerr
County Sheriff. The ambulances roust be of a type and design suitable for the trans-
porting of injured persons. Said vehicles shall be at all times in a state of good
mechanical repair.
E. Each ambulance shall be equipped with an electronic siren and red lights in good
working condition, mounted on top of vehicle so as to be clearly visible.
F. Each ambulance shall be equipped with a two-way radio furnished by the City and
County. Said radio shall transmit and receive on 37.180 Mhz and have monitor capa-
bilities on 42.900 Mhz.
Each ambulance shall be issued a radio call number by the City of Kerrville, the
holder of current F.C.C. license. Radios must be maintained to meet current F.C.C.
specifications.
G. Each ambulance must be marked distinctively with the name of the company providing
ambulance service.
H. Tires. Ambulances shall be equipped with five (5) tires which have been specially
designed and manufactured for high speed, heavy duty ambulance, and/or emergency
service, and which are in sound condition with at least 30% of the tread remaining.
I. Brakes. Brakes of ambulances shall have power assistance and shall be adequate in
design, construction, size and type of material for repeated braking from high speed
without fading or failure. Brake linings must have a minimum of 25~ of their
original thickness remaining. Brake drums shall be turned at regular intervals.
J. Windshield wipers. Windshield wipers shall be driven electrically by one or more
motors and shall have two or more speeds.
K. Windshield washers. Windshield washers shall be o£ the type regularly furnished
by the manufacturer.
L. Directional lights. Self-cancelling directional lights as regularly furnished by
the manufacturer shall be furnished on both ambulances.
M. Emergency Flasher. An emergency flasher controlled with a switch will cause all
four (4) turn indicator lights to flash on and off at the same time regardless of
ignition switch position shall be furnished on all ambulances.
N. Heater. First quality heater as regularly furnished by the manufacturer, suitable
for ambulances, shall be provided. Heaters must be complete with deforsters,
factory installed or equivalent.
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O. Safety Belts. Standard safety belts fo the type regularly furnished by the
manufacturer shall be furnished for the driver and one (1) passenger in the front
seat. Buckle on belts must be metal to metal, quick release type, and shall be
installed in a manner recommended by the manufacturer.
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P. Windows and windshield. Windows and windshield shall be of safety glass.
Q. Air Conditioning. First quality air conditioner capable of maintaining temperature
in the ambulance at a comfortable level shall be furnished.
IV. Charges Permitted Contractor
Contractor shall be permitted to charge not more than the following, to-wit:
A. Ambulance Service
1. $30.00 - Base fee for transporting one person from the city limits of Kerrville
to points within the city.
2. $40.00 - Base fee for transporting one person to or from anywhere outside of
the city limits, within county boundaries.
3. Fees for out of county services shall be responsibility of private individual
requesting such ser~rice unless otherwise authorized by Kerr County.
4. $5.00 - For administration o£ oxygen to one person.
5. Method of dividing cost among patients if more than one is carried simultaneous-
ly to hospital:
a. First patient base fee.
b. Second patient $10.00 additional.
6. All fees collected :>hall be deposited by contractor in an escrow account in a
bank doing business in Kerr County, Texas, and shall be paid over monthly to
the City of Kerrville and/orKerr County in such manner and such proportions as
the City and County may direct.
B. Invalid Coach Service.
1. This fee shall be the same as above.
C. The collection of such frees and billing of same shall be the sole responsibility
of the contractor.
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V. Audit o£ Contractors Books
Contractor agrees that the books of the corporation will be kept on an accrual basis
in accordance with accepted accounting practices and shall be subject to an audit by
representatives of the City of Kerrville, and County of Kerr, every six (6) months or
at a time designated by the City of Kerrville and/or County of Kerr. The audit herein
provided for shall be deemed. to include all supporting documents which the City of
Kerrville and/or the County of Kerr may desire to inspect.
VI. Dispatching
The contractor shall have his own telephone number, however, all emergency calls shall
be routed through the City of Kerrville Police Department as soon as practical. The
Kerrville Police Department, Kerr County Sherif£~s Department, and the Texas Department
of Public Safety dispatchers will accept emergency calls and relay calls immediately
to contractor.
The Kerrville Police Department dispatcher shall record all calls on an acceptable card
designed to list all pertinent and relevent information on each and every emergency
ambulance call. This card will be machine time stamped at time of call received, time
of call dispatched, time of ambulance enroute, time of arrival, time of departing scene,
time of arrive at hospital. These cards shall be on file with the Kerrville Police Depart-
ment.
VII. Compliance With Law and Ordinances
Contractor agrees to operate the ambulance in accordance with the requirements of
the State Laws and applicable ordinances of the City of Kerrville and County of Kerr.
VIII. Liability Insurance
During the term of this contract ox• any extensions thereof, Contractor agrees to
purchase and keep in full force and effect public liability insurance in the amount
of not less than $50,000.00 for property damage, $100,000.00 for personal injury for
each person and $300,000.00 for each accident.
iX. Individual Contractor
It is expressly agreed and understood by all parties hereto that the contractor is an
independent contractor in its relationship to the City of Kerrville and County of
Kerr. Nothing herein contained at any time or in any manner shall be construed to
(1) effect an agreement of partnership or joining overture or (2) render any party
hereto the employer or master of any other party and/or its employees agents or ~"
representatives.
X. Idemnification and Assumption of Liability
The contractor and its listed owner- and/or owners, covenant and agree to indemnify,
hold harmless and defend, the City of Kerrville and County of Kerr, its agents,
servants, or employees, from and against any and all claims for damages or injuries
to persons or property of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted,
arising out of or incident to the operation of an emergency ambulance service and all
other operation arising under or otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract.
The contractor hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for injuries, claims
or suits for damages to persons or property, of whatever kind or character, whether
real or asserted, occurring during the term of this agreement arising out of or by
reason of the operation of emergency ambulance service and all other operations aris-
ing, under or otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract.
XI. Revocation of Contract
The City Council of the City of Kerrville and/or the County Commissioners of the
County of Kerr reserves the right to cancel this contract in the event the services
performed by contractor hereunder are unsatisfactory in the judgment of the City
Council and/or County Commissioners, and further for the violation of any provision
hereof. The City Council and/or County Commissioners further reserve the right to
cancel this contract at any time that the contractor shall result in a change of
ownership. The contract shall be subject to a semi-annual review by the City Manager
and/or the County Judge where he deems it necessary, recommend modification to the
City Council and/or County Commissioners modification to the City Council and/or
County Commissioners. Modifications or cancellations shall not be ordered by the
Council or Commissioners Court without an opportunity for hearing by the Contractor.
Cancellation for cause may be ordered by the City Council and/or Commissioners Court
at any time during the life of the contract.
XII. Accessory Equipment
A. Stretchers
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1. One ambulance cot with straps and I.V, pole
2. Collapsible cots for each additional letter patient units can carry.
B. Backboards
J 1. One long backboard
2. One 4' backboard
C. Splints
1. Two long padded board splints (4-1/2')
2. Two medium padded board splints (3')
3. Two short padded board splints (15")
4. Six sand bags at least five pounds
D. Bandages
1. 36 - 4" x 4" gauge pads
2. One box bandaids (1" x 3")
3. Six 6" soft roller bandages, Kling type
4. Six 4" soft roller bandages, Kling type
5. Six 3" or 2" soft roller bandages, Kling type
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6. Two 3" rolls of tape
7. Two 1" rolls of tape
8. Six Ace bandages, 6", 4", and 3"
9. One dozen large safety pins
10. Two sanitary napkins
E. Airway Ventilation and Suction Equipment
1. One bag mask resuscitator with mask for child and adult (capable of oxygen
attachment)
2. Two oxygen tanks, E size or one larger with appropriate flow meter and regulator
and humidifier
3. Cylinder wrenches or handwheels for oxygen cylinders
4. Two oxygen connector hose with tips
5. Twelve oropharyngeal airways - assorted sizes, adult to infant
6. One foot-powered or battery-powered suction ;unit, portable with suction tip
F. Linens, Bags, Basins, and Maintenance Supplies
1. Adequate supply of linen sheets
2. Two blankets
3. Two pillows
4. Two plastic covers
5. One emisis basin
6. One bed pan
7. One box cleansing tissues
8. One package paper towels
G. Instruments
1. One pair tweezers
2. One pair bandage shears
H. Solutions
., 1. One gallon distilled water
2. One pint alcohol
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1. One dozen cotton tipped applicators
2. Four disposable sterile rubber gloves, Two huge, Two medium
~"d ~a
3. Two mouth gaps (taped tonggie blades)
4. One dozen tongue blades
5. One dozen ammonia capsules
6. One snake bite kit
7. Two ankle restraints
8. Two wrist restraints
9. One trauma case for first aid supplies
10. One city map
11. One 5 pound dry fire extinguisher, ABC type
12. One 3 cell flashlight
13. Six petroleum gauze pads
14, One hacksaw and extra blades ~/
15. One 3' mulligan bar (crow bar) G'~~
Filed 7th day of Feb. A. D. 1974
EMMIE M. MUENKER
Clerk County Court, Kerr County, Texas
By Dorothy L. Pfeiffer Deputy
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NO, 12055 ORDER AUTHORIZING MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO W. A. PLUMMER, SR. FOR RENDITION OF
AMBULANCE SERVICE AS PER CONTRACT AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION
OF FEES COLLECTED BY CONTRACTOR
On this the 28th day of January, 1974 came on to be heard and considered by this Court
the matter of authorizing monthly payments to W. A. Plummer, Sr. for the rendition of
ambulance service pursuant to his bid as previously accepted by the City of Kerrville and
Kerr County; and it appearing to the Court that Kerr County has this date joined with the
City o£ Kerrville iri the approval of a written contract with W. A. Plummer, Sr., which
contract provides for the City and County to each pay the said contractor the sum of $1,500.00
per month for the rendition of ambulance service; and it further appearing to the Court that
the said contract provides that all fees collected by the said contractor for ambulance
service rendered shall be deposited on a monthly basis in a special account at the Chas.
Schreiner Bank to be designated as the "City-County Ambulance Service Account", it is ordered
on motion by Commissioner Schwethelm, seconded by Commissioner Bartel, and unanimously
approved by the Court that:
1. The Clerk and the Treasurer be authorized to draw a voucher on the General Fund of
Kerr County in the amount of $1,500.00 after the conclusion of each calendar month of the 12
month period for which the rendition of ambulance service has been contracted, the said
voucher to be drawn and delivered by the 10th day of each month following which service has
been rendered commencing with the conclusion of the month of January, 1974, the said vouchers
to be made payable to W. A. Plummer, Sr.
2. It is ordered that the County Treasurer of Kerr County join with the responsible
fiscal authority of the City of Kerrville in establishing, effective February 1, 1974, a bank
account at the Chas. Schreiner Bank of Kerrville, Texas to be designated as "City-County
Ambulance Service Account" with the two officials concerned o:r their authorized deputies
being joint signatories on such account; and it is further ordered that following the deposit
of each calendar month's collections for ambulance service in the said account by W. A.
Plummer, Sr. as per contractual provisions, the Treasurer of Kerr County be authorized to join
with the responsible fiscal authority of the City of Kerrville in paying one half of each
month's deposited receipts to the said W. A. Plummer, Sr., as per contract; and it is further