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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MAY 2, 2005
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR BLOOD AND
BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES
(SPEC, NO, 97-015)
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Ordinance on 1 st Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
D Implementing Resolution
D Set Public Hearing For
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CITY MANAGER
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Renew the contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc,
and breath technician services for a one-year period in
amount not to exceed $65,000.
for blood
an annual
DISCUSSION
California Forensic
testing and analysis,
the Forensics Division
is required for use as
Phlebotomy, Inc. provides blood alcohol level
drug content, blood typing, and DNA testing for
of the Santa Ana Police Department, The testing
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 7.5 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds
account
are available in the Police
(account no. 11-337-6291).
Patrol
Other
Contract
Services
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Paul M. Walters
Chief of Police
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez 1J
,j Executive Director
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