Title
Presentation on Downtown Fire Suppression
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: September 3, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, Assistant City Manager
Brian Roach, Fire Marshall
Cindy Schneible, President MCDC
Jennifer Arnold, Director of Planning
Michael George, Assistant Director of Public Works
Graham Meyers, Downtown Development Manager
Suzanne Arnold, Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• No formal action will be taken.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff will present information on the following topics related to fire suppression in downtown McKinney:
o Desired outcomes
o Existing conditions in the study area
o Code requirements for fire sprinkler upgrades
o Review of existing assistance/incentive programs
o Discussion of how other cities address this issue
o Options for improving fire protection in downtown
• Staff seeks council direction on potential fire protection programs for downtown McKinney.
• From this direction, programs will be developed and presented for approval at a future city council meeting.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A