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SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Sheriff Dave Kain
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Agreement with Bennet Omalu Pathology for the provision of providing forensic pathology services for the rates set forth in Exhibit “B” with a not to exceed amount of $100,000 per year, effective 3/1/25 through 2/29/28
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact on the General Fund. The funding source for the agreement has been budgeted for FY 2024/25 in the Coroners Professional/Special Services account, 2072-53230.
Background Information:
Dr. Bennet Omalu provides a vital service that is necessary for the Coroner when determining a death is suspicious and further investigative measures need to be taken to determine a cause of death. Dr. Bennet Omalu is the only licensed forensic pathologist in the area that is able to provide this essential service. The yearly not to exceed amount of $100,000 per year is due to the increase in cost of services. Dr. Bennet Omalu has not raised rates since 2019. However, due to inflation and rising costs, an increase has become necessary. However, as a good will offer and gesture by Dr. Bennet Omalu, he is not charging the County for his travel expenses or transcription fees as explained in Exhibit “B” of the contract. Dr. Bennet Omalu will only be charging for direct autopsy-related services, administrative services will not be billed for to reaffirm that we are partners in service. The County has been using Bennet Omalu Pathology Services since 2018 and when he was previously with Forensic Pathology Group.