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City officials are weighing the construction of a new fire station near University Boulevard and A.W. Grimes Boulevard, as well as the purchase of an additional fire engine to serve Round Rock residents.
What you need to know
The Round Rock City Council will take action on contracts for the city's 11th fire station and the purchase of a fire engine to replace a smaller squad program and better serve the department's current needs.
The details
Fire department Chief Shane Glaiser said the current configuration of squad vehicles has limited equipment, making them less than ideal for responding to fires involving dumpsters, cars and construction sites. The contract amount for the new engine is $939,950, and would be funded through the city's self-purchase budget.
The new fire station would also be the third funded by the city's 2023 bond. With a contract price of $10.5 million, which would be awarded to John King Construction if approved, the future fire station would also house a satellite office for the Round Rock Police Department, city staff said.
What's next?
Council will consider the measure at its May 28 meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. at Round Rock City Hall, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. More information about meeting norms, council functions and instructions for signing up to speak at the meeting is available at www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council.
