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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MARCH 1, 2004
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
BLOOD AND BREATH
TECHNICIAN SERVICES
(SPEC. NO. 97-015)
APPROVED
[J As Recommended
[J As Amended
[J Ordinance on 1 at Reading
[J Ordinance on 2nd Reading
[J Implementing Resolution
[J Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for blood
and breath technician services for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $85,000.
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DISCUSSION
California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. provides blood alcohol level
testing and analysis, drug content, blood typing, and DNA testing for
the Forensics Division of the Santa Ana Police Department. The testing
is required for use as evidence in the prosecution of criminal cases.
California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., the current provider of blood and
breath technician services for all Orange County law enforcement
agencies has agreed to the renewal of the contract. Due to an increase
in labor costs and numerous other expenses, the service provider has
requested a 7.3 percent increase in the cost per test. California
Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. has been providing service to the City since
1992, and has performed satisfactorily during the past year. The
Police Department recommends renewing the contract with California
Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. .
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Contract Renewal for Blood and
Breath Technician Services
(Spec. No. 97-015)
March 1, 2004
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Police
account (account no. 11-337-6291).
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
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Patrol
Other
Contract
Services
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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