Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Contract with F1RST Sports Academy LLC to Enhance Wellness Program and Mental Health Services for First Responders
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 2B: Continuously provide a high level of customer service to our citizens.
6C: Continuously increase operational efficiency in public safety departments.
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
CONTACT: Jim Parrish, Director of Human Resources
Olivia Nahas, Human Resources Manager
Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
Paul Dow, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY: The resolution authorizes the City Manager to amend the professional services contract with F1rst Sports Academy LLC (F1rst) to provide a comprehensive wellness program for first responders.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The original agreement is being amended to clarify under "Payment for Services" the approximate annual spend and the term of the agreement.
* Amend the contract as follows:
o Section III. Payment for Services:
* Approximately $130,000 annually.
* Contract Term: three (3) year initial term, with two (2) one-year renewal options.
* F1RST is a comprehensive well-being program addressing the impact of repeated stress exposure on a First Responder's overall health, performance, and relationships. The multidisciplinary team consists of a first responder psychologist and mental health providers, physical and manual therapists, human performance coaches, exercise physiologist, researchers, and a registered dietician.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Funding is available in account 015-2110-413-8516 for the anticipated cost of approximately $130,00 annually.
Payment for office visits with F1RST providers will be paid through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and medical plan. Cost sharing through the medical plan will follow the rules of the City of McKinney Group H...
Click here for full text