Agenda No. 7.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | May 11, 2021 |
| Department: | Fire Department |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 21-R-43 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services with Bexar County, and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/K. Long) |
BACKGROUND
The Schertz Fire Department is charged with the responsibility of regional fire suppression, protection and prevention. The Fire Department responds to fire and emergency calls in portions of unincorporated Bexar County. This area is generally within our ETJ east of 1518 to the county line, and north of Interstate 10 to F.M. 78. This is an annual agreement between Bexar County and the City of Schertz and has no significant changes from previous years.
GOAL
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 21-R-43 to authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services with Bexar County.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Providing Fire Protection Services to these areas outside the City typically does not adversely impact our responses within the City. We would respond in that area for all types of fires with or without the agreement due to our area-wide mutual aid agreement and the areas proximity to our city limits. By maintaining this agreement with Bexar County, we are able to receive a small subsidy for providing services in an area that would otherwise be without fire service.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 21-R-43 to authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services with Bexar County.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City receives revenue from Bexar County in the amount of $1,756.48 per month ($21,077.76 annually) per this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 21-R-43 to authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services with Bexar County.