Title
Resolution Authorizing Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Agreement Between Guilford County and the City of Greensboro for Guilford County Emergency Services to Receive an Exclusive License to use a Portion of the Greensboro Fire Station #63
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Department: Fire
Council District: 1 & 2
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Bobby Nugent, Fire Chief, 336-373-2297
Contact 2 and Phone: Dwayne Church, Assistant Chief, 336-574-4013
PURPOSE:
The City desires to enter into a forty-year license agreement with Guilford County for space at the new Greensboro Fire Station #63. In accordance with North Carolina Statues, inter-governmental agreements require authorization by their governing body boards. City Council authorizations is requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Greensboro Fire Department and Guilford County Emergency Services (GCES) collaboratively developed a shared use plan for the new fire station. The fire station is designed to include space for GCES operation of a paramedic ambulance. Approximately 1,400 square feet (or 11%) of the building will allow paramedic operations to be provided from this joint facility.
This forty-year license agreement is based on the anticipated life time of the facility. The County will make a one-time payment to the City for a pro rata portion of the construction costs. The County will pay the City annually for utility and insurance costs sharing based on facility square footage. Fire Station #63 was funded by Fire Station Bond proceeds and this payment will be used to fund additional firefighting capital projects.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Capital cost for Fire Station #63 as a result of this city-county partnership is approximately $4,596,000. Guilford County will pay the City of Greensboro a one-time capital payment of approximately $503,748 which shall be designated by the City to fund additional firefighting capital projects. GCES will also pay ongoing utility and insurance costs, currently in ...
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