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La Porte approves interlocal agreement to recover fire response costs on Harris County tollways
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Toll Road Authority using the flat‑rate per incident reimbursement model to recover eligible La Porte fire/rescue response costs on tollway incidents.
City staff presented an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) to allow La Porte to recover eligible personnel, apparatus, fuel and equipment wear costs when La Porte units respond on mutual‑aid calls on tollway roadways. The presenter explained, "This agreement does not expand our jurisdiction and this and does not create any new response obligations," and recommended Option 1, a flat rate per incident model based on FEMA guidance because it provides a predictable and administratively light reimbursement method.
Councilmember Williams moved to approve the interlocal agreement using Option 1; the motion was seconded and the council voted in favor. The approval authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement to protect city resources when La Porte personnel are dispatched to tollway incidents under mutual aid.
