HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7134 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NO.—7134
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In response to the City Council's request to be appraised with long range
budget implications regarding the Capital Improvement Program, the Fire
Department has prepared the attached Fire station Location Master Plan.
Every effort has been made to project the cost of construction, personnel
cost and recurring expenses through 1990.
This report is scheduled for discussion during the City Council workshop on
July 1, 1986.
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City Manager
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FIRE STATION LOCATION MASTER FLAW
I. INITIAL SUMMARY
A. PURPOSE: To provide the City Council with factual data and reasonable
projection for a Fire Station Plan through the 1986-89 Capital improve-
ment Program time frame.
B. MONIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE PLAN: :
Fund 27 (1978-81 CIP) $ 1,026,655
Fund 31 (1982-84 CIP) $ 1,539,915
Fund 07 (1986-88 CIP) $ 250,000
Fund 07 (Future Availability) $ 1,250,000
Total Fire Station Funds Available $ 4,066,570
C. TOTAL PROJECTED COSTS FOR FIRE STATION PLAN:
Seven Fire Stations $ 5,345,000
Station 32 Expansion (Tinderwater Search $ 120,000
and Rescue Facility)
Total Projected Costs S 5,465,000
D. FUND BALANCES:
Available Projected Fund
Fund Funds Costs Shortages
27 (1978-81 CIP) *$ 1,196,655 $ 2,370,000 *$ 1, 173,345
31 (1982-84 CIP) $ 1,539,915 $ 1,585,000 $ 45,085
07 (1986-87 CIP) $ 1,500,000 $ 1 ,510,000 $ 10,000
Total S 4,236,570 $ 5,465,000 $ 1,228,430
*Includes estimated income ($170,000) from sale of existing Station 26.
SUPPORTING DATA
A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS
1 . Fund 27 (1978-81 CIP) $ 1,196,655
2. Fund 31 (1982-84 CIP) $ 1,539,915
3. Fund 07 (1986-88 CIP) $ 1,500,000
Fund 07 authorizes $1,500,000 to be used for the two new fire stations in
the 1986-88 CIP. To date, only $250,000 of bonds have been sold for land
acquisition.
B. PROJECTED COSTS FOR THE SEVEN FIRE STATIONS IDENTIFIED IN PLAN:
The pro'Jected costs for the seven fire stations were furnished by Transpor-
tation/Public Works. The projected costs contain all costs associated with
the project, not just construction. Transportation-Public Works concurs
with the Fire Department recommendation that the stations be constructed as
packages: Package 1, Fire Stations 33, 24 and the expansion of Fire Station
32; Package 2, Fire Stations 35 and 26; Package 3, Fire Stations 34 and 27;
Package 4, Station 36. The projected costs for each of the seven fire
stations listed in Fire Department priority are:
1. Fire Station 33, American Airlines Area - New; 1986-87
$825,000
2. Fire Station 24, 3100 Handley Drive - Relocation; 1986-87
$585,000
3. Fire Station 32 (West Point) - Expansion 1986-87 - Underwater Search
and Rescue Facility
$120,000
4. Fire Station 35, Southwest Area (Candleridge) - New; plus training
area; 1987-88
$725,000
5. Fire Station 26, Fulen Mall Area - Relocation plus Police Sector Head-
quarters. Cost listed below is for Fire only. 1987-88
$640,000
$325,000 Infrastructure Cost
$965,000 Total
6. Fire Station 34, 'Huguley Hospital Area - New; 1988-89
$640,000
7. Fire Station 27, 200 Holder (Bell Helicopter/Newell and Newell) Reloca-
tion; 1988-89
$620,000
$200,000 Estimated Land Cost
$820,000 Total
8. Fire Station 36, 'Far West-Side; 1989-90
$7851000
Recap of projected costs for the seven and expansion of Station 32:
Fire Station 33 $825,000
Fire Station 24 585,000
Fire Station 32 (Expansion) 120,000
Fire Station 35 725,000
Fire Station 26 965,000
Fire Station 34 640,000
Fire Station 36 785,000
Fire Station 27 820,000
TOTAL $5,465,000
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ZZI. CIP COST IMPACT PER FY YEAR
FIRE STATION LOCATION MASTER PLAN
STATION CIP COSTS FUNDS AVAILABLE
FY 86-87
PACKAGE 1
33 $825,000 Fund 31 $1,539,915
24 $585,000 Fund 27 $1,196,655
32 $120,000
CIP Total $1,530,000 $2,736,570
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Available $1,206,570
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PACKAGE 2
35 $725,000 Fund 07 $1,500,000
26 $965,000 Fund 31 $1 ,206,507
$1,690,000 $2,706,570
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Available $1,016,570
FY 88-89
PACKAGE 3
34 $640,000 Fund 07 51,016,570
*27 5820,000
$1,460,000 $1 ,016,000
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Available $ 443,430)
FY 88-90
PACKAGE 4
Available ($ -443,430)
36 $785,000 $ 785,000
Available (1,228,430)
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IV. GENERAL FUND OPERATING COSTS
A. The data in this section was provided by the Fire Department' s budget
analyst, Office of Management Services. The overall methodology
employed was:
1. To use Step C for assigned firefighters, and
2. To use an inflation rate of 57 per year for salaries and
equipment.
B. General Fund Operating Costs
Listed below are the estimates of General Fund Operating Costs for the
four new fire stations in the Fire Station Plan.
Estimate
Fire Station 33 (1986-87)
Equipment $ 445,000
Salaries 913,000
Maintenance 49,000,
Subtotal $1,407,000
Less Recovery Costs from Euless - (4 2 r ,�- '
Total Initial Costs $ 977,357
Total Recurring Costs $ 962$1000
Fire Station 35 (1987-88)
Equipment $ 156,450
Salaries 3 84,300
Maintenance 51,450
Total Initial Costs $ 592,200
Total Recurring Costs $ 436,000
Fire Station 34 (1988-89)
Equipment $ 490,000
Salaries 776,000
Maintenance 53,900
Total Initial Costs $1,319,900
Total Recurring Costs $ 830*000
Fire Station 36 (1989-90)
Equipment $ 171,350
Salaries 420,900
Maintenance 56,350
Total Initial Costs $ 648,600
Total Recurring Costs $ 477$000
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C. EXPLANATION OF SHORTFALL IN FUNDING
The 1978-81 Capital Improvement Program was designed to relocate eleven
(11) existing stations and to construct five (5) new stations. Due to
various factors this construction schedule could not be completed with-
in the three (3) year time frame. Also, growth and development in sev-
eral areas did not justify encumbering General Fund monies to support
the stations or offer a realistic perspective of where to locate them.
Representatives of Transportation and Public Works and the office of
Management Services agree that one of the primary reasons for a short-
age of fire station construction funds is the long delay in building
the fire stations.
As an example of the problem, Fire Station #27 was to be built from the
1978-81 Bond Program with a total appropriation of $300,000. To build
that same station today would cost at least $820,000, or more than
twice as much.
D. EXAMPLES OF AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO COVER SHORTFALL:
Since the projected costs ($5,465,000) exceed the available dollars by
approximately $1,200,000, the following are examples of some options
available to reduce the shortfall, but are not intended to suggest
these are the only options available to Council for consideration.
1 . To delay the relocation of Station 27 (projected for FY 1988-89).
oplk a. Advantages:
• Reducing the estimated deficit of $1,200,000 by the
projected cost for relocation ($820,000), thus lowering
the deficit to $380,000.
• Continuing to house company at a relatively low cost.
b. Disadvantages:
• Continuing to provide fire and emergency medical serv-
ices from a station, located in the City of Burst, that
is substandard,
• Continuing to rely on a contractural agreement , with
the City of Furst, to guarantee a station location to
protect a high value area (Bell Belicopter and Newell
and Newell development) that may be cancelled by Hurst
with ninety (90) days notice;
• Continuing to pay approximately $6,000 annually for
rent while assuming all costs for maintenance and up-
keep of a structure belonging to the City of Hurst -, or
• Realizing that the cost of relocating Station 27, if
delayed, would be affected by rising construction and
inflation costs.
2. The land for relocating existing Station 26 will be donated by
the owner provided the City will perform an equal value of work
within the area. The Fire Department' s share of the infrastruc-
ture work is $325,000. Fire Administration will enter into dis-
cussions with Transportation/Public Works and Water Departments
to determine the eligibility of funding infrastructure costs from
other bond fund programs. If the costs are eligible, the overall
shortfall would be reduced by $325,000, or the portion of deter-
mined eligibility.
a. Advantages:
0 Lowering the deficit by $325,000 or the portion of the
determined eligibility
b. Disadvantages;
0 Cost is transferred to other City Departments.
3. To expend Capital Projects Reserve Fund to make up the shortfall:
a. Advantages:
• Completing the Fire Station Location Master Plan, as
scheduled
• Avoiding future increases in costs should station con-
struction be delayed
• Completing the total Capital Improvement Programs as
approved by the the voters.
b . Disadvantage:
0 Reducing the Capital Projects Reserve Fund by the
amount necessary to complete the projects based on the
outcomes after exploring Options I and 2 which will
affect future programs which may be supported by this
fund.
V. RECOMMENDATIONS:
In recognizing the shortfall in the Capital Improvements Program, the Fire
Department has carefully planned and studied viable options and alter-
natives in determining needs to provide a consistent level in delivery of
services to the citizens of Fort Worth. A disruption in Fire Station Loca-
tion Master Plan will negatively affect the level of service provided.
It is recommended that the Fire Station Location Master Plan be approved
and constructed according to plan with adequate financing and that the Gen-
eral Fund Operating Costs be committed to supporting the Plan.
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STATION 33
(new Station Proposed FY 86/87)
Station 33; Fund 31, Project 002300; Costs $825,000
New Construction
Station is to be constructed at American Airlines/Centre Port Complex.
Originally scheduled for construction in 1982 ; slower that expected growth and
development in area did not justify construction and manning of the station.
To provide basic fire protection and emergency medical services to the immediate
area, Fort Worth entered into contract with the City of Euless in 1981 , at an
initial cost of $233,114. Costs for the same level of protection totaled $429,643
for the FY 86/87 contract; an increase of 9% is projected by FY 87/88. Opening of
Station 33 will recover the $429,643 paid to Euless annually.
Growth and development in this are have accelerated during the past few years and
the area now has property and life safety values far in excess of the response
capability from Euless. For the past year, negotiations and planning have been
conducted 'with the cities of Arlington, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless and Dallas/
Fort Worth Airport, jointly, to serve the area in the event of a major fire. To
consumate this agreement, which is a vital part of our fire protection plan for
this area, Fort Worth must provide this station. For these reasons, this project
is imperative and should receive the highest possible priority.
This facility will also house a police sector headquarters ; thereby creating a
joint-use facility to maximize its use to the fullest.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs: Property for location of Station 33 was donated by Centre Port, at no cost
to the City of Fort Worth, with the understanding that a fire station would
be built to cover the growth of the area.
Manning: Twenty-eight budgeted positions, eight (8) to a shift, plus four
(4-7—vacation relief personnel . Total manning cost is $913,000 (annual).
Apparatus and Equipment - One (1) quint company, and one (1) pump; total
cost $445,000
Initial Cost = $ 445,000
Station Operations and Maintenance $ 49,000 (annual)
Total Initial Costs S 1,407,000
Recovery from Euless 429,643
Total Initial Cost (12 months) $ 977,357
Total Recurring Costs (12 months) $ 962,000
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STATION 24
(Relocation Proposed FY 86187)
Station 24; Fund 27, Project 001112200; Cost $585,000
Station is to be relocated to city-owned property adjacent to current location.
Originally constructed in 1968 at a cost of $ql,837, relocation is necessitated by
on-going foundation deterioration which cannot be repaired for less than the cost
of relocating the station.
Current site is to be used for necessary parking for the new station.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs: No additional funding is required for manning or equipment.
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STATION 26
(Relocation Proposed FY 88/89)
Station 26; Fund 27, Project 01112600; cost $965,000
Relocation of Existing Station
Currently located in the Hulen and Granbury Road area, Station 26 needs to be
relocated north of current site near Hulen Mall, as identified by the computerized
station location program (PTI), to provide acceptable response time to the area
northwest of Hulen.
Once relocated, Station 26 will share a site that will serve as a joint fire and
police facility, housing fire companies and serving as the police southwest sector
headquarters.
Relocation of Station 26 must be in conjunction with construction of new Station
35 (described earlier in report) to continue to deliver the desired level of fire
protection services to the area.
Growth and development in this area are significant and current response time is 6
to 8 minutes.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs. No additional funding is required for manning or equipment .
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STATION 35
(New Station Proposed FY 87/88)
Station 35; Fund 07, Project 011135; Costs $725,000
New Construction
This station is to be located in the southwestern area, and construction should
coincide with the relocation of Station 26 for adequate delivery of fire
protection services with acceptable response time to this rapid growth area.
Building design incorporates additional space for tactical and classroom training
for southwest stations.
The addition of the training area reduces overall out-of-service time and backups,
as are currently necessitated by travel to the Fire Academy for tactical and
classroom training.
Growth and development in this area are significant and current response time is
10 to 12 minutes in many cases .
BUDGETARY INFORMATION,
Costs : Manning: Twenty-one (21) budgeted positions , six (6) per shift , plus two
(2) vacation relief personnel, total manning costs is $384,300 (annually).
Apparatus and Equipment - One (1) pump company, $156,450 ( initially)
Station operations and Maintenance $ 51,450 (annually)
Total Initial Costs $ 592,200
Total Recurring Costs (12 month period) $ 436,200
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STATION 34
(New Station Proposed FY 88189)
Station 34; Fund 31, Project 002400; Cost $640,000
New Construction
Station 34 is to be constructed in the area of the proposed South Fort Worth Air-
port, serving the Huguley Hospital Area and South Fort Worth Area.
Growth and development in this area have not necessarily been rapid, but the area
includes significant industrial property values and a high life hazard with
Huguley Hospital nearby. The development of the South Fort Worth Airport will
likely cause growth to accelerate significantly.
Response time is not within the desired limits of the established four (4) minute
requirement (currently 8 to 10 minutes).
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs: Manning - Twenty-one (21) budgeted positions, six (6) to a shift, plus
three (3) vacation relief personnel , total manning cost is $776,000
(annually).
Apparatus and Equipment - Quint and attack company, $490,000 (initial)
Station Operation and Maintenance $ 53,900 (annual)
Total Initial Cost $1,319,900
Total Recurring Cost (12-month period) $ 830,000
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STATION 27
(Relocation Proposed FY 88/89)
Station 27; Fund 27, Project 01112700; cost $820,000
Relocation of existing Station; site not purchased
Currently located within the city limits of Hurst, in a building leased from the
City of Hurst, Station 27 serves the area around Bell Helicopter and The Newell
and Newell Development along the Trinity River. The city pays approximately
$6,000 annually, plus maintenance and upkeep, to the City of Hurst for lease on
the building, and provides automatic aid fire protection and emergency medical
services to a portion of the City of Hurst in exchange for their response to the
high value industrial development described above.
The main concern is the substandard structure leased from Hurst (which was previ-
ously their city hall and jail, modified to be used as a fire station) and the
contractual reality that the lease can be terminated by either party with ninety
(90) days notice. As can be surmised, this is not a very secure arrangement, par-
ticularly looking long term, for a fire station protecting such high values .
Currently, relocation of Station 27 requires additional research and study. Pro-
jected date for relocation is 1989.
Growth and development in the area are significant.
Current response time from present location is on the outer limits of the four (4)
minute requirement , and could be improved by the proposed relocation.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs: No additional funding is required for manning or equipment .
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STATION 36
(New Station Proposed FY 89/90)
Station 36; Fund 07, Project 011136; cost $785,000
New construction; site not purchased
This station is projected for location in the far west side area. Significant
data is not available at this time for specific identification of site for
purchase.
Growth and development in the area are moderate. Time for research on response
time in conjunction with the PTI Study is projected into 1988.
BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Costs: Manning - Eleven (11) budgeted positions, three (3) per shift , plus two (2)
vacation relief personnel , total manning cost is $420,900 (annually).
Apparatus and Equipment - One (1 ) pump company, $171,350 (initially)
Station Operation and Maintenance - $56,350 (annually)
Total Initial Costs $648,600
Total Recurring Costs
(12 month basis) $477,000
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