AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2022-202R, approving a contract with 111 MLK Development, LLC for the city to purchase approximately 1.03 acres of land at 111 East Martin Luther King Drive at it’s intersection with LBJ Drive at a price of $4,500,000.00, plus related closing costs, for the location of a future downtown fire station; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said contract and all closing documents related to such purchase on behalf of the city and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 16, 2022
Department: Fire Department
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $4,500,000
Account Number: C801 - GL Account number to be determined
Funds Available: $7,000,000
Account Name: Series 2023 Certificates of Obligation Project C801
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Executive Sessions July 5, 2022 and April 19, 2022
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Background Information:
The purpose of this resolution is to complete the purchase of the piece of property described in the agenda caption as discussed with Council on April 19 and July 5, 2022. This piece of property is for the relocation of Fire Station #1, which is currently located at 114 E, Hutchison to this location, 111 E. MLK. Existing Station 1 was opened in 1968 and currently houses an engine, ambulance, battalion chief, and the Department’s heavy-rescue/light/air truck.
The facility is outdated, and is functionally and structurally inadequate for our current needs. The apparatus bays are too small to adequately house modern aerial fire apparatus (ladder trucks) and the restrooms, living, and dorm areas are insufficient. The new station, when constructed, will be built to accommodate one or two fire engines and a ladder truck, an ambulance, battalion chief’s vehicle, and either a specialized response vehicle (haz-mat or heavy rescue) or a reserve fire apparatus. Timing of the construction of this facility is undetermined at this time.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of this purchase