HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-95-1103)-04/04/1995
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RESOLUTION R-95-1103
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF A FIRE STATION TO
SERVE BOTH THE CITY OF BEDFORD AND THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE
WHEREAS, fire and emergency medical response is one of the most critical local
government services; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Bedford and Colleyville have recognized the need to
reduce the response times of medical and fire units to certain areas
of the two cities; and
WHEREAS, the construction and staffing of a new fire station along Cheek-
Sparger Road will significantly reduce response times to northeast
Bedford and south Colleyville; and
I WHEREAS, the governing bodies of both cities recognize that by combining their
resources they can address the needs of both communities with
considerable cost savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the City Council approves in principal the concept of
constructing and staffing a new fire station to serve both Bedford and
Colleyville.
Sec. 2.
THAT the City Council approves the location of the station at Cheek-
Sparger Road and Martin Parkway.
Sec. 3.
THAT the City Council directs the City Manager to prepare an
interlocal agreement for consideration by the Council that sets forth
the responsibilities of each city in the construction and operation of
a new fire station to serve both communities.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
pa.~~d by a vote 0/.1 f;' ayes,
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ATTEST:
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Jean Harris, CMC
City Secretary
2 nays, and 0 abstentions, on this
,1995.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE