Coppell council approves interim funding resolution and construction contracts for Fire Station 3

The Coppell City Council approved a reimbursement‑intent resolution to permit temporary use of infrastructure maintenance funds for fire‑station work while preserving the option to reimburse those costs from future bond proceeds. Finance staff said the resolution does not commit the city to issuing bonds but ensures funding is available so construction contracts can be awarded and projects proceed on schedule.

Following that resolution, the council approved a guaranteed‑maximum price amendment for Burn Construction in the amount of $7,323,108 and a construction‑management amendment for Gallagher Construction in the amount of $257,000 for the reconstruction of Fire Station 3. Staff said the living‑quarters reconstruction will bring the aging station to commercial‑grade construction and that apparatus will be temporarily relocated to Stations 4 and 5 during the roughly one‑year construction schedule.

Council discussion covered temporary housing of crews and potential impacts to northeast response coverage; the fire chief said minimal impacts are expected and that the City will maintain standards by relocating Medic 3 and Engine 3 to other stations during construction. Council approved the resolution and the contract amendments by recorded vote (motion carried; no recorded opposition).