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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase of real property at 108 W. Jasper Road from the Killeen Independent School District for Killeen Fire Department Facilities, in the amount of $803,000.00.
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DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Real Property Purchase for Killeen Fire Department Facilities
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
City Council approved $9,000,000.00 for the funding of a new Fire Station No. 5 in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget. This new station will replace the existing station located across the street at 907 W. Jasper Road.
The existing Fire Station No. 5 is undersized and in need of replacement for this portion of the City. It has been determined that a larger four bay fire station is needed in this part of the City. The construction and opening of a fire station in the identified area will help to improve response times, maintain the City of Killeen’s Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating, and add much needed resources to the Killeen Fire Department.
When looking for a location to replace the existing facility, this property became the first choice based on its location. The school has not been used for several years and the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has expressed an interest in selling the property. KISD, was contacted by Killeen Fire Department staff to inquire about their plans for the property. The school indicated that this is a surplus property that they are looking to sell. An agreement has been reached for the purchase of the 5.93 acres of land with frontage on W. Jasper Drive and Florence Road.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The item conforms to all state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The cost of the land is $803,000.00 which will be encumbered in FY 2026.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the 2025 C/O Bond Fund Land/ROW account 307-56500-900-450-925016.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the 5.93-acre tract of land, located at 108 W. Jasper Road, from the Killeen Independent School District in the amount of $803,000.00 and authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the sale.
The parcel is right sized for the current needs of the Killeen Fire Department as well as for future growth that the department is expected to see in the next 20 years as it pertains to Emergency Preparedness and training
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Engineering Services
Fire Department
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
KISD Interest Letter
Staff Assessment
Appraisal
Agreement
Memo to City Manager
Proposed Draft Site Concept
Presentation