PRESENTER: Presenter
Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Comal County Emergency Services District 7 (ESD 7) and the City of New Braunfels for the funding of the final phase additions to the fire training facility.
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DEPARTMENT: Fire
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The New Braunfels Fire Department provides fire protection and EMS services to ESD 7. ESD 7 benefits from a well-trained fire department and wants to contribute to our efforts to have a completed training facility. The City of New Braunfels has completed the preliminary phases of construction of a new fire training facility. The purpose of the facility is to allow for firefighting training to occur that mimics all occupancy types located within the city and CCESD 7 that firefighters may encounter during responses.
Final phase additions include two burn buildings (one residential configuration and one tower or commercial configuration) that incorporate all occupancy types within the city and CCESD 7. A multi-bay building for storage of training apparatus and associated training gear will also be included.
The total cost of the proposed improvements is approximately $4 million and is expected to be fully funded by ESD7. The attached interlocal agreement outlines the respective responsibilities of the City and the District related to project management, coordination, and oversight of the project.
ISSUE:
Continuing the development of the fire training facility through a partnership with ESD7
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The project is being funded by ESD 7, therefore there is no fiscal impact to the City.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval