Description
Title: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued employee exams and associated medical testing with Capital Area Occupational Medicine d/b/a St. David’s Occupational Health Services, to increase the amount by $80,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $460,000. Funding: $80,000 is available in the Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund of Austin Fire. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to a contract with Capital Area Occupational Medicine to increase funding by $80,000, bringing the total contract amount to $460,000. This funding is allocated from the Austin Fire Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund for employee medical exams and testing, which include physical exams, medical screenings for cadets, and evaluations for first responders. The services aim to enhance the Public Safety Wellness program, particularly through coronary artery calcium scans for firefighters aged 40 and older—addressing the high incidence of cardiovascular disease among firefighters. This amendment is crucial for maintaining the health and safety of public safety personnel, ultimately supporting the city’s commitment to first responders’ wellness.