Resolution No. 2022-9-13(R): To approve the re-appointment of the Health Authority for the City of Plano, Dr. Mark A. Gamber, D.O., through Questcare Medical Services, PLLC, in accordance with Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; approving the First Modification Agreement between the City of Plano and Questcare Medical Services, PLLC for Professional Services; authorizing its execution by the City Manager; and providing an effective date. Adopted

State law requires a director of a local health department who is not a physician to appoint a physician as the Health Authority in the local health department’s jurisdiction. Services may include, but are not limited to, establishing quarantine orders and advising/assisting with infectious disease control. The Health Authority may also advise on other matters pertaining to public health emergencies.

We are requesting the re-appointment of Dr. Mark A. Gamber, D.O., through QuestCare Medical Services, PLLC, as the Health Authority for the City of Plano.

The estimated value of the contract is up to $24,000 (see financial summary) and the term of the agreement of two years is being modified to add five optional two-year renewals upon approval by the City Council of each renewal term.

If not approved, the city would be in violation of state law and lose status as a local health department.

Funding for this Agreement between the City of Plano and QuestCare Medical Services, and the appointment of the Health Authority, will be available in the FY 2022-23 Health Operating Budget. This contract is for five (5) two-year City Council approved terms. The total amount of this item is $24,000 on an annual basis. All future year expenditures will occur within Council approved appropriations.

Approval of this agenda item supports the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.