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Trustees weigh in on CTL fire‑alarm inspection contract and district certification after pull‑station reports
Summary
Committee discussed a Sourcewell/CTL coop for annual fire‑alarm testing estimated at $250,000. Staff said the district has one certified employee who can expedite repairs, but independent vendors are needed for inspection and liability. Trustees raised a pull‑station report at Alma Pierce and asked staff to address the work order immediately.
Laredo ISD plant facilities staff presented a Sourcewell cooperative contract (CTL) for annual fire‑alarm testing, inspection and monitoring, and trustees questioned whether the district could perform the work in‑house.
Mister Velasquez said the district does have one certified employee who can manipulate sensors and perform repairs, which can speed small fixes. However, he recommended retaining a third‑party vendor for annual inspections and monitoring because using the district as both operator and inspector raises liability and compliance concerns. “I feel like it’s a little complicated…
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