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ARF- 2459

Consent Agenda Item 5. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/15/2014
Submitted For:	Jeffrey Hessenius
Submitted By:	Dana Sgroi, Contracts Support Specialist, Finance Division
Department:	Finance

Information

Request/Subject

Authorization to terminate Professional Services Contract No. 072612 - Medical Examiner with Dr. Michael Durham.

Background Information

Michael Durham, M.D. has been the Medical Examiner for Gila County for the last thirty (30) years. Dr. Durham has decided to retire and terminate his duties as Medical Examiner.

On January 7, 2014, the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved entering into Professional Services Agreement No. 062813 with Dr. Mark Fischione for Medical Examiner services for Gila County. Dr. Fischione has been approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services to perform Medical Examiner services for Gila County, and has been the acting Medical Examiner for Gila County since the approval of his contract.

Evaluation

Dr. Michael Durham has submitted, to Gila County Attorney, Bradley D. Beauchamp , a letter of resignation as Medical Examiner, with a target date of October 1, 2013. Dr. Durham offered to stay on as Medical Examiner until Gila County could replace him. As of January 7, 2014, Gila County executed a Professional Service Agreement for Medical Examiner with Dr. Mark Fischione. Gila County desires to relieve Dr. Durham of the remainder of the Professional Services Contract No. 072612 as of January 9, 2014.

Conclusion

Gila County contracted with Dr. Mark Fischione in January 2014, as Medical Examiner to replace Dr. Michael Durham, who wishes to retire. Dr. Durham has provided Medical Examiner services to Gila County for the past thirty (30) years, and wishes to retire from those duties and focus on his private practice.

Recommendation

Staff recommends accepting Dr. Michael Durham's letter of resignation and terminate Professional Services Contract No. 072612-Medical Examiner Services as of January 9, 2014.

Suggested Motion

Approval to accept the resignation letter from Dr. Michael Durham as Medical Examiner to Gila County, effective January 9, 2014, and terminate Professional Services Contract No. 072612 - Medical Examiner Services between Dr. Michael Durham and Gila County.

Attachments
Dr. Durham-Letter of Resignation