Title
Consider and take action on a resolution to authorize $250,000 in appropriated funds from the 89th Legislative Session (Fire Department)
Background:
Approval of this item will allow the League City Fire Department to accept $250,000 in appropriated funds from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
During the recent 89th Legislative Session, the League City Fire Department was appropriated $250,000 by the Texas Legislature. The appropriation is included in Article III, pg. 528, of the S.B.1 - General Appropriations Act as signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025. The funding is to be used in support of the department. The Texas Forest Service will be responsible for administering the funding and reimbursing the fire department for purchases made. This funding will be available beginning September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. League City Fire Department will have the flexibility to determine what best meets its needs when utilizing the appropriation. As detailed in Attachement 3, funding will be split between three of the four Fire Department Divisions:
$169,132 for the Fire Department
$70,736 for EMS
$10,132 for the Fire Marshal's Office
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Letter from Texas A&M Forest Service
3. Legislative Funds Purchases
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Fire Department
FUNDING
A Budget Amendment is required to increase the accounts associated with the expenditures listed below. Reimbursements will post to General Fund revenue account 0100-48050 in the same amount to offset the expenses.
2850000-51250 Fire Department Operating Supplies: $32,901
2850000-55730 Fire Department Capital Outlay - Equipment: $136,231
2900000-21250 Fire Marshal Operating Supplies: $10,132
2950000-55730 Emergency Medical Services Capital Outlay - Equipment: $70,736
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE