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AGREEMENT FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION SERVICES
FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
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This Agreement for Evidence Collection Services for Sexual Assault Victims is made and
entered into as of the 1 st day of July, 2012 (the "Effective Date"), by and between AHMC Anaheim
d Regional Medical Center ("ARMC") and Santa Ana Police Department (the "Department"), with
respect to the following:
WHEREAS, Department requires the collection of forensic evidence with respect to certain
victims of sexual assault;
WHEREAS, Department does not have the capability to collect the aforesaid forensic
evidence internally;
WHEREAS, ARMC has ability to collect forensic evidence and Department desires to
purchase said services from ARMC;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Services. ARMC agrees to provide the following services (collectively, the
"Services") to the Department:
1.1. Examination. ARMC agrees to provide the Department approved forensic-
medical exams to sexual assault victims for evidence. The exam is to include digital imaging of
injuries and physical findings. The forensic examination will be conducted by medical personnel
who are competent in the use of the equipment and the interpretation of the findings.
1.2. Testimony. ARMC agrees to provide competent court testimony as requested
by the Department (upon receipt of summons or subpoena).
1.3. Evidence. All evidence collected during the examination, will be relinquished
at the conclusion of that examination. Digital photographs will be available upon request by
Department investigators.
2. Compensation. In exchange for the Services to be provided by ARMC pursuant to
Section 1, above, Department shall compensate ARMC as follows:
2.1. Examination. Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750) for each examination.
2.2. Dry Run. Two Hundred Dollars ($200) for each "Dry Run." For purposes of
this Agreement, "Dry Run" means the dispatching by ARMC of a forensic nurse to perform a case
and through no fault of ARMC's, the victim changes his or her mind, refuses to permit the
examination, does not want the examination, or does not permit ARMC's forensic nurse to conduct
the examination.
2.3. Rate Adjustment. Department acknowledges and agrees that ARMC is
entitled to adjust the rates set forth in this Section 2 of the Agreement at any time during this
contract, the subcontracted forensic nurses increase their rates charged to ARMC. Said adjusted rate
shall be for no more than is required to cover the increase in the subcontracted rate. ARMC shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to give Department at least thirty (30) days advance written notice
of any increase or adjustment to rates in accordance herewith.
3. Payment. ARMC shall invoice Department monthly for all Services performed in
each previous month. Department shall remit payment to ARMC within thirty (30) days of receipt
of an invoice.
4. Term. This Agreement shall be for a term of two (2) years, commencing on the
Effective Date and expiring on the second anniversary thereof (the "Initial Term"). This Agreement
shall be renewable only upon the mutual written agreement of both parties hereto (each, a "Renewal
Term" and together with the Initial Term, the "Term").
5. By signing this Agreement, ARMC certifies that it does not discriminate in hiring or
treatment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental status,
national origin, ancestry, physical handicap or medical condition.
6. This Agreement is not meant to prohibit the Department from utilizing the services of
other hospitals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
first written above.
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AHMC AN IONAL
SANTA ANA POLI CE DEPARTMENT
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AGREEMENT FOR EVIDENCE COLLECTION SERVICES
FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on a of
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ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
City Manager
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City Attorney
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Assistant City Attorney