Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Patrick O’Connell, Interim Fire Chief
Contact Info
(830) 221-4267 - poconnell@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Release of Liability for Fire Department training activities with BHGE Oil and Gas Company for the use of their property at 1150 Schwab Road.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Fire Department must conduct annual and new driver training using various pieces of fire apparatus, including fire engines and fire trucks. This training requires paved areas large enough to set up a NFPA-approved driving course. The paved area must be able to support the weight of these apparatus, which is as much as 80,000 pounds, which makes a concrete parking lot ideal. BHGE Oil and Gas Incorporated, which is located just outside of the city limits of New Braunfels at 1150 Schwab Road, has offered to allow the City to use their large parking lot for driver training. The company’s only request is the execution of the attached release of liability.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no cost associated with the use of the parking lot.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Release of Liability for fire department training with BHGE Oil and Gas Company for the use of their property at 1150 Schwab Road.