MUNI-DALLAS COUNTYlocal legislationApproved

Five-Year Specialized Training Agreement for Dallas Fire-Rescue

Original title: Authorize a five-year service price agreement for specialized training for Dallas Fire-Rescue Department through an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - Estimated amount of $275,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)

May 27, 2026

public safety fire department training government spending interlocal agreement

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The Frame

What this does

This agreement establishes the training provider and budget for Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel over the next five years, utilizing $275,000 in city tax funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Dallas Fire-Rescue Department

The department will receive specialized training services under the new agreement.

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

The organization is contracted to provide training services to the city.

Dallas Taxpayers

City residents provide the General Fund revenue used to finance the $275,000 agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Dallas has approved a five-year contract with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to provide specialized training for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department. The agreement is estimated to cost $275,000, funded through the city's General Fund.

Key Facts

The City of Dallas approved a five-year service price agreement for specialized training.
The training is provided by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.
The total estimated cost for the five-year term is $275,000.
Funding is sourced from the city's General Fund.
The agreement is subject to annual appropriations by the city.
The file identifier for this action is 26-1606A.
The action was approved as part of a consent agenda on April 30, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an interlocal agreement?

It is a contract between two or more local government entities or agencies to share resources, services, or costs.

Is the $275,000 guaranteed to be spent?

The amount is an estimate and is subject to , meaning the city council must approve the funding each year.

Why It Matters

This agreement establishes the training provider and budget for Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel over the next five years, utilizing $275,000 in city tax funds.

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Long-term Training Commitment

The city is moving toward a multi-year (five-year) fixed-price agreement for specialized training rather than annual renewals.

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Connected Entities

organizationTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service“The entity contracted to provide the training services.”Map →

organizationDallas Fire-Rescue Department“The department receiving the specialized training services.”Map →

Sources

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