PRESENTER: Presenter
Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Comal County Emergency Services District 7 (ESD 7) and the City of New Braunfels for the funding of LCRA Radio Communications Project.
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DEPARTMENT: Fire
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The New Braunfels Fire Department (NBFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to Emergency Services District No. 7 (ESD7). NBFD currently utilizes a Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) radio system supported by a single primary communication tower. Following a recent analysis, opportunities were identified to improve radio communications coverage in various portions of the ESD.
In response, NBFD, ESD7, and LCRA collaboratively developed a plan to enhance system coverage and upgrade tower equipment where needed. The total cost of the proposed improvements is approximately $2.5 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 with LCRA.
ISSUE:
To improve radio communications throughout the City of New Braunfels and ESD 7
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project is being funded by the ESD 7, therefore there is no fiscal impact to the City.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.