Labor and Economic Development Committee

601 W. Jefferson Street Louisville Metro Government Louisville, KY 40202 Action Summary - Final Labor and Economic Development Committee Chair David Yates (D-25) Vice Chair Anthony Piagentini (R-19) Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3) Committee Member Donna Purvis (D-5) Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7) Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17) Committee Member Robin Engel (R-22) Tuesday, September 8, 2020 3:00 PM Council Chambers Call to Order Chair Person Yates called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Roll Call Chair Person Yates introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members attended the meeting virtually, except Vice Chair Piagentini, who attended in Chambers. Present: 6- Chair David Yates (D-25), Vice Chair Anthony Piagentini (R-19), Committee Member Keisha Dorsey (D-3), Committee Member Donna L. Purvis (D-5), Committee Member Paula McCraney (D-7), and Committee Member Markus Winkler (D-17) Excused: 1- Committee Member Robin Engel (R-22) Non-Committee Member(s) Council Member Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4) Support Staff Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office Clerk(s) Lisa Franklin Gray, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk Louisville Metro Government Page 1 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee Pending Legislation 1. R-111-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LMPHW CONCERNING SPECIALIZED PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN THE AREA OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT - (DR. MARK JORRISCH, M.D. - $183,960.00). Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: R-111-20 V. 1 090320 LMPHW - CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT - (DR. MARK JORRISCH, M.D. - $183,960.00).pdf Dr Mark Jorrisch PSC RES 091 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Dr. Lori Caloia, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness - Chair Person Yates - Council Member Dorsey - Vice Chair Piagentini The following was discussed: - The contract is for an addiction specialist with the Moore Center that provides addiction services for methadone treatment. - Dr. Mark Jorrisch has worked with the Moore Center for close to 30 years. - The contract has increased from previous years due to a grant from the last fiscal year. - The grant gives the specialist additional service time and availability to more methadone patients. - The contract offers a slight pay increase for the position as well. - The average pay rate for an addiction specialist is $200-$250 per hour, Dr. Jorrisch's pay will increase to $145 per hour. - The previous pay rate for Dr. Jorrisch was $125 per hour. - The specialist in the past has never met the allotted time prescribed in the contract. - This contract allows for additional time so Dr. Jorrisch may oversee all patients that are treated at the methadone clinic. - The Moore Center is also expanding its medications to treat some patients with suboxone as well. - Several questions regarding the use of methadone treatment being a more addictive opioid. - The Moore Center has traditionally been the last resort treatment center in the area and now accepts Medicaid to assist patients to return to functionality. - Dr. Jorrisch continually makes sure that patients are on the lowest dose of Louisville Metro Government Page 2 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee medication for treatment and compliant with the program. - This is a budgeted role which increased with the grant. - Questions regarding the time period that Dr. Jorrisch has been contracted with Louisville Metro. - Questions regarding a possible conflict of interest for Vice Chair Piagentini. - Discussions for future measureable data outcomes from patient treatment successes, etc. - Questions regarding the access to the Moore Center as a free clinic. - The Moore Clinic is not a free clinic but does offer a low treatment rate, the fee holds patients accountable. - The fee is $80 per week for treatment. - Discussions regarding the use of methadone versus suboxone and possible prescribed medications in the future. - Louisville Metro budgeted $90,000 for this contract and the grant covers $93,000. - Dr. Jorrisch previously contracted at 12 hours per week, this contract with the grant provide for 24 service hours a week. This corresponds to patient volume from 140 patients previously to now a 190 patients. - Dr. Caloia recommended that Dr. Jorrisch attend a committee meeting to speak to success measures and long term care for addiction treatment and recovery timelines. - The overall goal is to have patients move from treatment to recovery and expand treatment for other addictive drugs such as cocaine and crack. - Louisville Metro budgeted funds will be expended prior to grant funds being expended. Also, any savings would be returned to the grant rather than Louisville Metro as the grant seeks to expand services. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. 2. R-112-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FROM PARC CONCERNING MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM - (HUB PARKING TECHNOLOGY USA, INC. - $299,140.74). Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: R-112-20 V. 1 090320 PARC - (HUB PARKING TECHNOLOGY USA, INC. - $299,140.74).pdf DocusignHUB Agreement FY21_PARC.pdf RES 092 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Purvis, seconded by Committee Member Dorsey, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Tiffany Smith, PARC - Chair Person Yates - Council Member Dorsey Louisville Metro Government Page 3 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee The following was discussed: - This contract is with Hub Parking Technology, Inc. - This is a sole source contract brought before Metro Council on an annual basis. - The company provides the parts for the parking control revenue toll equipment. - The company is proprietized in many ways, recently PARC has purchased parts from other vendors allowing more functionality. - PARC has requested half of the monthly fee from the company due to COVID-19. - Hub has also added another service professional which did increase some of the contract cost. - Discussions on whether the contract is cost effective or would Louisville Metro find a more efficient cost if it were put out for bid. - At this time, it is more cost effective to remain with the company because of the services provided and the volume of facilities served. - Other vendors have been reviewed but not confirmed or secured at this time. - This contract covers both salaries as well as preventative maintenance and maintenance repairs. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. 3. R-113-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR PARC CONCERNING PARKING METER REPLACEMENT PARTS - (POM, INCORPORATED - $75,000.00). Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: R-113-20 V. 1 090320 PARC - PARKING METER REPLACEMENT PARTS – (POM, INCORPORATED - $75,000.00).pdf PARC - Contract (Sole Source) with POM Incorporated FY21 073020_Redacted.pdf RES 093 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Dorsey, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Tiffany Smith, PARC - Chair Person Yates - Council Member Dorsey The following was discussed: - This contract is with POM Incorporated. - This company provides the parts and mechanisms found in meters. Louisville Metro Government Page 4 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee - Some of the meters on Louisville Metro streets, however, they do not accept credit cards, other meters use POM parts. - This is a sole source contract annually brought before the Metro Council. - The contract covers parts, services and mechanisms for Louisville Metro's close to 4,800 parking meters. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. 4. R-114-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR EMS CONCERNING CPR, FIRST AID AND CARDIOVASCULAR CARE MATERIALS - (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC., - $300,000.00). Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: R-114-20 V. 1 090320 EMS - CPR, FIRST AID, CARDIOVASCULAR CARE MATERIALS – (AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC., - $300,000.00).pdf DocuSign_AHA_Contract__EMS.pdf RES 094 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Winkler, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Michael Bennett, Emergency Management Agency - Adrienne Renner, Louisville Metro EMS Training Center - Chair Person Yates The following was discussed: - The contract is in reference to the partnership with the American Heart Association and CPR training qualifications and certification training center via Metro EMS. - The training center has approximately 1,400 instructors. - The training center provides supplies, cards, and CPR certification in accordance with the American Heart Association. - For any class that instructors teach, the training center provides monitoring for protocols and CPR certification cards. - The American Heart Association is a sole source because to have certification via the agency, the center must first have a certification card. - The American Heart Association is a leader in first aid and CPR training, which is an additional reason that the contract is a sole source. - The contracted amount covers the materials and training for the instructors. - Louisville Metro is reimbursed for the materials sold from the contract to instructors. - The previous contract was also $300,000. - The center is training more instructors during COVID-19. Louisville Metro Government Page 5 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. Louisville Metro Government Page 6 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee 5. R-115-20 A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LMPD CONCERNING A COORDINATOR FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER PROGRAM - (UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC., D/B/A UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL/JAMES GRAHAM BROWN CANCER CENTER - $92,000.00). Sponsors:Primary David Yates (D-25) Attachments: R-115-20 V. 1 090320 LMPD -COORDINATOR FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER PROGRAM - ($92,000.00).pdf Univ Hosp SAFE PSC RES 095 2020.pdf A motion was made by Committee Member Dorsey, seconded by Committee Member McCraney, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Major Joshua Hasch, Louisville Metro Police Department - Chair Person Yates - Council Member Dorsey - Council Member McCraney - Vice Chair Piagentini The following was discussed: - The contract is for a coordinator for the sexual assault forensic examiner program through Louisville Metro Police Department. - This contract is utilized through the sex crimes unit. - The sexual assault forensic examiners are utilized in cases of rape. - Discussions on data collection and analytics and the forensic examiner role that helps collect data, examine evidence and offers testimony at trial. - Questions regarding the DNA case backlog and rate limiting steps. - Some of the funds for this contract will also be allocated to the case backlog. - Examiners are paid overtime to continue to work on backlog kits. - Questions on whether there are programs that utilize medical professionals onsite, however, there are not any programs of that nature. A motion was made by Committee Member McCraney, seconded by Committee Member Dorsey, that this Resolution be tabled. The motion to table failed by the following vote: Yes: 2- Dorsey, and McCraney No: 3- Yates, Piagentini, and Purvis Excused: 1- Engel Louisville Metro Government Page 7 Labor and Economic Development Action Summary - Final September 8, 2020 Committee Absent: 1- Winkler The motion to recommend for approval carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar. Adjournment Without objection, Chair Person Yates adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on September 17, 2020. Louisville Metro Government Page 8