Resolution - Police: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement Contract 16878, with Dr. Andrew Young, to serve as a professional crisis intervention specialist for the Lubbock Police Department.
Item Summary
The agreement provides for Dr. Andrew Young to serve as a professional crisis intervention specialist for the Lubbock Police Department. Dr. Young has substantial skill and experience in crisis intervention dealing with victim services, stress management, police negotiations, and SWAT team activity. Services cover a wide variety of circumstances, including death investigations, homicides, suicides, domestic disputes, sexual assaults, traffic fatalities, mentally ill persons, and kidnappings.
The term of the agreement is one year with the option to extend for up to 3 additional one-year terms. Fees for services are on an hourly basis as described on Exhibit B, and are commensurate with Dr. Young's education and experience. The cumulative total of fees payable during the initial term of the agreement is limited to $85,000.
Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, prohibits municipalities from selecting a provider of professional services on the basis of competitive bids and requires municipalities to award the contract on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications.
Fiscal Impact
This contract for $85,000 is funded in the LPD Operating Budget.