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FD0002 – Fire Field Propane Project <br />Account Number: 0155051-522Budget <br />Funding:BudgetExpendituresEncumbrancesRemaining <br />Fiscal Year 19-20$ 1,200,000$ 9,500$ - <br />Fiscal Year 20-21 - - - <br />Total$ 1,200,000$ 9,500$ -$ 1,190,500 <br />P ROJECT D ESCRIPTION <br />Changes in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and the fact that the community is <br />growing toward the fire field, the La Porte Fire Department feels that it is time to upgrade the <br />facilities to propane. There are many advantages to using propane as oppose to ‘Class A’ type <br />fuels. The biggest advantage is propane props are safer than ‘Class A’ type fuels. Also, propane is <br />better for the environment and has no irritating smell. <br /> <br />F IRST Q UARTER FY20-21 <br />Currently updating bids on LPG projects and contacting contractors to begin bids on site prep work. <br />S ECOND Q UARTER FY 20-21 <br />Staff is proposing a change in scope for this project; however, staff is awaiting approval from City <br />Council and Fire Control Board (FCB is funding project). Staff is finalizing bids and adding remodel <br />of Fire Training Center to scope. <br />23 <br /> <br />