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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. Q <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: JUNE 29, 1993 <br /> SUBJECT: CONTRACT RENEWAL; JAIL MEDICAL <br /> DEPARTMENT: PURCHASING & CENTRAL SRVS. PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: XX <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: SHERIFF OR <br /> PURCHASING DIRECTOR <br /> Renewal Telephone Number- <br /> Fee Schedule Hillsborough -732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill -967-9251 <br /> Mebane -227-2031 <br /> Durham -688-7331 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider renewing a contract with the Orange Family <br /> Medical Group for Jail Medical Services through June 30, 1994. <br /> BACKGROUND: Since 1985 the Orange Family Medical Center has provided <br /> medical services to the inmates of the Orange County Jail. We <br /> are mandated by State law to provide the medical care. In 1988, <br /> ownership of the Medical Group was changed and the name of the <br /> facility changed to the Orange Family Medical Group. <br /> Orange Family Medical Group will renew for the period of July 1, 1993 <br /> through June 30, 1994 for $15, 000. This represents a 13 . 6% increase <br /> over the past year, however, remains less expensive than other options <br /> we have explored. During the next year, we will be exploring ways in <br /> which part of this contract may be fulfilled with current County staff <br /> in order to contain future cost increases. <br /> The County is invoiced separately for testing and x-rays required as <br /> treatment of the inmate. A schedule of these fees is attached for your <br /> reference. Costs for this category of service have traditionally been <br /> approximately $2 , 000-$3 , 000 per year. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends approval of a contract with <br /> Orange Family Medical Group, P.A. through June 30, 1994 for a sum of <br /> $15, 000 per year; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the <br /> Board. <br />