HomeMy WebLinkAbout5200RESOLUTION NO. 5200
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN PARKVIEW EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
OF PUEBLO, COLORADO AND THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
EXECUTE SAME.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Agreement dated July 23, 1983 between Parkview
Episcopal Hospital of Pueblo, Colorado and the City of
Pueblo, relating to withdrawal of blood samples, a copy
of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The
President of the City Council is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Agreement for and on behalf of
the City and the City Clerk is directed to attest same
and affix the seal of the City thereto.
INTRODUCED July 25 1983
By ISAAC C _ Di1RAN
Councilman
r APPROVED:
City Clerk
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N lresident of the City Council
A G R E E M E N T
This Agreement made and entered into this 23rd day
of July, 1983 between Parkview Episcopal Hospital of Pueblo,
Colorado, herein called "Hospital ", and the City of Pueblo,
acting by and through its Police Department, herein called
"Department ",
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Department desires to have blood samples
withdrawn from persons in police custody suspected of driving a
motor vehicle, or causing injuries or death when driving a motor
vehicle, while under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol,
herein called "Suspects ", and
WHEREAS, Hospital is willing to provide services for
the withdrawal of blood samples from such Suspects,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
herein contained Hospital and Department agree as follows:
1. Department will bring each Suspect to Hospital for
the withdrawal of blood samples. Hospital's only obligation under
this Agreement is to withdraw blood samples and, if for such
purpose a Suspect must be restrained, Department's police officers
shall so restrain such Suspect.
2. Upon execution of the Authorizing Form, Exhibit "A"
attached hereto, by the arresting officer who brought the Suspect
to Hospital, Hospital will withdraw blood samples from the Suspect,
place identifying data on the blood sample, and deliver same to
the arresting officer.
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3. For each blood sample taken by Hospital, Department
shall pay to Hospital. the sum of $6.00. Department shall also
reimburse Hospital in an amount equal to the gross salary, including
benefits, paid by Hospital to or on behalf of its employees for time
spent relating to court appearances and the giving of testimony
involving the withdrawal of such blood samples.
4. Hospital will submit to Department a monthly billing
for blood sample charges and salary reimbursement and Department
shall make payment to Hospital therefor within 20 days from date of
billing.
5. This Agreement shall become effective July 23, 1983 and
shall continue for an indefinite term. Either party may terminate
the Agreement by giving to the other party 60 days prior written
notice specifying the date of termination.
6. Department shall indemnify and hold harmless Hospital,
its agents and employees, from all civil liability, claims, damage,
costs, expenses, including reasonable attorney fees caused by or
arising as the reslul.t of the act of withdrawing blood samples from
any Suspect without the written consent from such Suspect authorizing
the withdrawal of blood for police purposes.
Executed at Pueblo, Colorado this 23rd day of July, 1983.
PARKVIEW EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL CITY OF PUEBLO
By— �, _ By AM"
Chief Necutive Officer P4" dent of City Council
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City (A rriey -
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AUTHORIZATION FORM
The undersigned police officer of the Pueblo Police
Department, having reasonable grounds to believe that
(Name
herein called
and address of Suspect)
Suspect, was driving a motor vehicle or caused injury or death
when driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of, or
impaired by, alcohol does hereby direct and authorize Parkview
Episcopal Hospital of Pueblo, Colorado to withdraw blood samples
from said Suspect.
Dated at Pueblo, Colorado this day of ,
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Witness Pueblo Police Officer
EXHIBIT "A"
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