DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Resolution supporting the acquisition of real property.
SUMMARY:
A Resolution supporting the acquisition of 3.0 acres of real property located on Austin Highway between Perrin Beitel and Harry Wruzbach for the purpose of building a Fire Station 24 replacement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On May 6, 2017, the San Antonio public approved six propositions for the 2017-2022 Bond Program. Proposition 5, Public Safety Facilities Improvements, included a measure to develop a new fire station to replace the existing Fire Station 24, which was built in 1959.
ISSUE:
A Resolution supporting the acquisition of 3.0 acres of real property located on Austin Highway between Perrin Beitel and Harry Wruzbach for the purpose of building a Fire Station 24 replacement.
ALTERNATIVES:
Planning Commission could choose not to approve the purchase; however, City would not be keeping with the intent of the voters to have a new up-to-date fire station for this area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends a resolution supporting the acquisition of 3.0 acres of real property located on Austin Highway between Perrin Beitel and Harry Wruzbach for the purpose of building a Fire Station 24 replacement.