HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0045) M&C 19-0028City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/06/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0028
LOG NAME: 36TCCD FIRE TRAINING INTERLOCAL
SUBJECT
Authorize the Execution of Interlocal Agreement with the Tarrant County College District, Increase Estimated Receipts in the Grants Other Fund in
the Amount of $850,000.00, and Adopt Approriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement Between Tarrant County College District and the City of Fort Worth for Public
Safety Institute Training;
2. Increase Receipts in the Grants Other Fund effective June 1, 2019, by committing all revenues generated and received through Public Safety
Institute Training activities into the Fund to be used solely for Fire Training expenditures and operating costs as required in the agreement; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Other Fund in the amount of
$850,000.00, subject to receipt of the revenue.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County College District (TCCD) and City of Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) seek to enter into a training agreement to utilize the
TCCD Fire Service Training Center (FSTC) and the City of Fort Worth's Bob Bolen Public Safety Center (BBPSC) as dual agency facilities aimed
at creating synergy and developing a Tarrant County enhanced Fire Training partnership, otherwise known as the Public Safety Institute.
This agreement is to assist the City, acting by and through FWFD, in the development and implementation of a training program that provides
FWFD employees with opportunities to pursue higher education, State Certification classes, and receive college credit for instruction completed.
The types of training that may be offered are Academy Certification, Professional Development/Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Certification classes, and Continuing Education classes.
TCCD will remit to FWFD reimbursement for FWFD costs related to educational and instructional expenses, not to exceed $150,000 per year.
Compensation will be calculated at 30% of the State's reimbursement schedule for public community colleges and shall be paid out on a quarterly
basis for the amount of contact hours for that quarter. This reimbursement will be used by FWFD to support and maintain training functions at the
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex. An appropriation of $850,000 will permit the receipt and expenditure of revenue for multiple years without
requiring further Council action.
The FWFD will provide up to thirty 8-hour days of facility usage per year conducted at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Center (BBPSC), including two
instructors per day to operate simulation equipment. Facility usage can include but is not limited to the following: Live Fire courses, Fire In -
Service, High Rise Drills, Hazardous Materials CE, Water Rescue, and Technical Rescue Team (TRT) training. Instructional staff for these courses
will consist of instructors approved by Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD). Additional FWFD instructional staff may be added upon request or
based on class demands at a predetermined cost. Indirect costs are not included in this grant. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
education: Tarrant County College District
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached ordinance, funds will be
available, as appropriated, in the Grants Other Fund. The Fire Department has the responsibility for the collection and deposit of funds due to the
City under this Agreement, and is also responsible for ensuring the availability of funds before incurring any obligation. This is an advance funding
agreement.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803