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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Travis County Emergency Services Districts, with automatic annual renewals unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement, to establish the parties’ responsibilities and to add a new partner to continue providing dispatch services while addressing cost-recovery and billing for special projects. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact for the current year.
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Lead Department
Austin Fire.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact for the current year.
Prior Council Action:
August 29, 2024 - Council approved an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Service Districts for dispatching services.
For More Information:
Fire Chief Joel Baker at 512-974-0131; Andre de la Reza, Assistant Chief, at 512-974-0147.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Fire (AFD) is requesting that the City Council authorize the execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County Emergency Service Districts (ESDs) that adds an additional partner to the current Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for services. The ILA billing method is based on each partner paying a percentage of the City’s costs to provide services The addition of Bastrop County/Travis County ESD01 will allow for a reduction in costs, therefore making it more economical for all.