HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9630 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9630
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council March 25, 2014
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SUBJECT: DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY OF WESTWORTH VILLAGE TO
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Background
Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code allows local governments to enter into agreements
with each other to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Pursuant to Chapter 791, the Fort Worth
Fire Department (FWFD) has numerous interlocal agreements in place with surrounding
jurisdictions for the provision and receipt of mutual-aid and automatic aid in response to fires and
other emergencies. Additionally, since 1990 the City of Westover Hills has contracted with Fort
Worth for the provision of fire services to its jurisdiction, which is without a full-time Fire
Department.
Westworth Village
The City of Westworth Village and the FWFD are currently discussing the potential for an
interlocal agreement for fire services similar to the existing agreement between Fort Worth and
Westover Hills. Westworth Village has a current population of approximately 2,500 and is located
in an area in close proximity to existing FWFD stations. No additional FWFD resources would be
required to extend fire service coverage within the boundaries of Westworth Village. Pursuant to
Chapter 791.006 of the Texas Government Code, the City of Westworth Village would be
responsible for any civil liability that arises from the furnishing of these services.
The formula utilized to arrive at the charges for fire services provided by the FWFD to other cities
is based on four variables: 1. Fort Worth's per capita cost of fire protection; 2. the population of
the city receiving fire protection services; 3. a hazard potential factor; and 4. the service level
selected by the city receiving the services.
Fort Worth's per capita cost is calculated based on the FWFD adopted budget, indirect costs,
debt service attributed to the FWFD, and Fort Worth's population. Current discussions are
focused on a service level to include only fire suppression. At this service level, the annual
revenue potential is approximately $2667277.00.
Next Steps
Discussions between Fort Worth and the City of Westworth Village will continue. If a preliminary
agreement is reached, a Mayor and Council Communication, with a proposed interlocal
agreement attached, will be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda for your
consideration.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS