DEPARTMENT: SAFD
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Charles N. Hood
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
San Antonio Fire Museum Society Lease Agreement
SUMMARY:
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a three -year lease agreement with two additional one-year terms between the City, acting as Landlord, and the San Antonio Fire Museum Society, a non-profit corporation for the operation of the Museum. This agreement includes the first floor and basement and the adjacent building known as EMS Supply of the building commonly known as the old Fire Station #1 located at 801 E. Houston Street.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The San Antonio Fire Department Museum Committee was formed in 1996 with members of Fire Station 19. The museum committee converted to the San Antonio Fire Museum Society in 2006. The SA Museum Society became a non-profit corporation in 2008 and a board of directors comprised of 15 members was created on January 29, 2010.
As a committee, members traveled to other Fire Department Museums within the state, including Houston, Dallas, New Braunfels and the Texas State Fire Museum in Beaumont. The Committee also attended the Fire Museum Network seminars held in conjunction with the National Fire Chiefs Conventions. Over 100 artifacts have been collected dating back to the early 1900's. These items include helmets, alarm boxes, rope line guns, a photographic collection, and nozzles. The Committee is also in possession of a restored 1951 International fire truck which is used for parades, fairs and firefighter's funeral. The Committee also has a fully restored 1927 American La France fire truck and in the future will have a 1953 Mack pumper, all of which are original to San Antonio. Restorations have been completed in house by retired fire fighting personnel. An 1891 horse drawn steamer will also be available for display once the museum opens.
City Council authorized a two-year Lease Agreement for Fire Statio...
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