Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the Killeen Independent School District and the Killeen Fire Department Academy.
Summary
DATE: September 20, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and Killeen Independent School District
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen Fire Department partners with the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) to provide an education toward a career path in the fire service. This program allows students of KISD to attend the Killeen Fire Academy and all resources provided. As a requirement of this partnership, KISD requests that an Interlocal Agreement be signed by KISD and the City of Killeen and will expire on August 31, 2023.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1: Do not approve the Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and KISD.
2: Approve the Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and KISD.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Killeen Fire Department recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement between City of Killeen and KISD.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This Interlocal Agreement is compliant with Texas Local Government Code section 51.014.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Estimated expenditure for FY 2023 will be approximately $45,000. However, KISD pays Killeen Fire Academy approximately $67,000 per year to cover equipment and personnel expenses.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure for FY 2023.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are budgeted in the General Fund Fire Department accounts 010-7070-442.40-05 through 010-7070-442.40-89; 010-7070-442.41-10 through 010-7070-442.46-50; 010-7071-442.40-05 through 010-7071-442.40-89; and 010-7071-442.41-10 through 010-7071-442.46-50.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the approval of the Interlocal Agreement between The City of Killeen and Killeen Independent School District.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Fire
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement