Fire-Rescue Department Specialized Training Agreement
May 11, 2026
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The Frame
This agreement authorizes $275,000 in city spending over five years for specialized fire-rescue training, contingent on annual budget approvals.
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Fire-Rescue Department
The department will receive specialized training services under the terms of the agreement.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
The organization will provide training services in exchange for payment from the city.
Last recorded activity May 11, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The city proposes a five-year service price agreement for specialized training.
- The training is provided by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.
- The estimated total cost for the five-year term is $275,000.
- Funding is sourced from the General Fund.
- The agreement is subject to annual appropriations by the city.
- The file identifier for this proposal is 26-1681A.
- The proposal was introduced on May 5, 2026.
Why It Matters
This agreement authorizes $275,000 in city spending over five years for specialized fire-rescue training, contingent on annual budget approvals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an interlocal agreement?
Is the $275,000 guaranteed to be spent?
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Annual Appropriation Clause
The agreement explicitly ties the five-year contract to annual budget cycles, protecting the city from long-term mandatory spending if funds are unavailable.
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Sources
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