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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

10/27/2020

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 Guadalupe County, and responds in support of other county departments when needed. This has been an annual agreement between Seguin, Cibolo, and the City of Schertz. One change to note, this year the agreement becomes a 1-year agreement instead of a three-year agreement. In addition, Cibolo and Schertz will have separate contracts with the City of Seguin instead of all being on one ILA.

GOAL

Approval of Resolution No. 20-R-126

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

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 structure fires with or without the agreement due to our area-wide mutual aid agreement. By maintaining this agreement for Guadalupe County, we are able to receive some financial assistance along with providing services in an area that would otherwise be without fire service.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 20-R-126 to authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection Services in Guadalupe County between the City of Schertz, and the City of Seguin.

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will receive revenue from the City of Seguin in the amount of $33,453 per year under this agreement. This is an 11% increase from the last ILA.

RECOMMENDATION

Attachments
20-R-126
Schertz Seguin ILA - Exhibit D
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C