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Fire-Rescue Department Specialized Training Agreement

Original title: Authorize a five-year service price agreement for specialized training for Fire-Rescue Department through an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - Estimated amount of $275,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)

May 11, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement authorizes $275,000 in city spending over five years for specialized fire-rescue training, contingent on annual budget approvals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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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.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 11, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city is proposing a five-year contract with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to provide specialized training for the Fire-Rescue Department. The agreement is estimated to cost $275,000, funded through the city's General Fund.

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?
An is a contract between two or more local government entities or agencies to share resources or provide services to one another.
Is the $275,000 guaranteed to be spent?
No, the document notes that the financing is , meaning the city council must approve the funding each year.

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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.

Connected Entities

organizationFire-Rescue DepartmentThe department receiving the specialized training.Map →
organizationTexas A&M Engineering Extension ServiceThe provider of the specialized training services.Map →
organizationPublic Safety CommitteeThe committee reviewing the briefing memo.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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