Kendall County has renewed its contracts with local fire departments, renewing services provided to county residents.
As a growing rural community, Kendall County does not have a dedicated full-time fire department, instead utilizing interlocal agreements with other departments to ensure public services to county residents.
On Feb. 10, commissioners approved the renewal of agreements with the Boerne Fire Department, Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 and Blanco County ESD No. 2. Alongside the contract extensions, commissioners approved a revision of the payment schedule for volunteer fire departments.
What’s happening?
Under the revised payment schedule, the county pays 40% of the allocation in the first quarter and 20% in subsequent quarters.
County Auditor Corinna Speer said the payments for the first and second quarters of the fiscal year have been made, and the agenda documents indicate a total of $145,230.75 was paid upon approval.
General Counsel Jennifer O'Steen said the agreement with the city of Boerne is similar to previous agreements, in which the city fire department will respond to calls outside the city limits.
The county and the city are required to have a signed agreement for the Boerne Fire Department to provide services in Kendall County, according to the agenda.
For Bexar County ESD No. 4, commissioners approved an agreement that establishes mutual aid between the two entities, allowing a shared support network.
