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ITEM 15

City Council Memorandum Fire Memo No. N/A

Date:

June 27, 2024

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Tadd Wille, Assistant City Manager
Thomas Dwiggins, Fire Chief

From:

Keith Hargis, Assistant Fire Chief

Subject:

Agreement No. FD4-948-4766, First Responder Cancer Screenings

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve Agreement No. FD4-948-4766, with Vincere Physicians Group, PLLC, dba Vincere Cancer Center, for first responder cancer screenings, in an amount not to exceed $550,000, for the period of one year, beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Background/Discussion:

Since 2022, the Chandler Fire Department has utilized City of Glendale Contract No. C21-1209 to provide first responder cancer screening services through Vincere Physicians Group, PLLC, dba Vincere Cancer Center, funded by a one-time grant. This program addresses the elevated cancer risk firefighters face due to exposure to carcinogens during routine duties. Recognizing the increased risk compared to the general public, the City is committed to reducing cancer risk among all firefighters.

Given the program's high participation and success in identifying and treating significant findings, the Chandler Fire Department aims to establish an ongoing cancer screening program with Vincere Cancer Center. The latest screening had a 94% participation rate and identified 19 significant findings, including eight positive cancer diagnoses. The new agreement will support a voluntary, annual screening program at annual, biennial, and triennial intervals, leveraging resources available through the City's current health insurance plan.

Evaluation:

Staff recommends the direct selection of Vincere Physicians Group, PLLC, dba Vincere Cancer Center, for first responder cancer screenings for one year, with the option for up to four one-year extensions. The City Council has previously approved Vincere Cancer Center for these services. Staff recommends approval of a new agreement for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, to be designated as Agreement No. FD-948-4766, with potential extensions as needed. Vincere Cancer Center has consistently provided excellent service under prior contracts.

Financial Implications:

Cancer screening services will be invoiced as reflected in Exhibit B of Agreement No. FD-948-4766. Funding for this agreement is contingent upon City Council adopting the FY 2024-25 budget.

Fiscal Impact

Account No.

Fund Name

Program Name

Dollar Amount

CIP Funded Y/N

101.2210.5211

General Fund

Medical Services

$550,000.00

Attachments

4766 Agreement