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COUNCZL AC'I'ZON MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUB.1ECT:
DATE:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Leslie E. McMahen, P.E., Director of Public Works
P.R. #11787
May 16, 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 11787,
authorizing the execution of Permit 02-01 from the City of Port Arthur to Buckeye Gulf
Coast Pipe Lines, L.P., of Houston, Texas to install an eight (8'3 inch hydrogen pipeline
within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, located in
the 60t~ Street and Chevron Pipeline corridors.
BACKGROUND:
Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P. has made application for a permit to install an eight
(8'7 inch hydrogen pipeline to serve the Premcor Refinery facility on Highway 82. The
line will be laid from an exisUng hydrogen line north of the City's water treatment plant,
and then into the 60th Street and Chevron Pipeline corridors in the EIVista area before
crossing Highway 73 and leaving the City limits at Premcor property line.
A Public Hearing for the requested pipeline permit was held by the City Council on May
14, 2002 to receive input from the public and other interested parties. The Citizen's
Pipeline Advisory Committee had previously reviewed and approved this permit
application at their May 8, 2002 meeting and their letter of recommendation has been
made part of the record of the public hearing.
The Director of Public Works and Director of Planning have reviewed said application
and now recommend that Permit 02-01 be granted pursuant to Chapter 66 (Oil and
Gas) of the Code of Ordinances City of Port Arthur, Texas. Approval of this permit
requires an affirmative vote by two-thirds of the entire City Council per Section 66-53 of
the Code of Ordinances.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
The $1,500.00 permit fee will be deposited in Account No. 001-0000-322.81-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
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SUMMARY:
[t is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 11787,
authorizing the execution of Permit 02-01 from the City of Port Arthur to Buckeye Gulf
Coast Pipe Lines, L.P., of Houston, Texas to install an eight (8'3 inch hydrogen pipeline
within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur, 3efferson County, Texas, located in
the 60~h Street and Chevron Pipeline corridors.
Leslie E. MclVlahen, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. No. 11787
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
PIPELINE PERMIT 02-01 FROM THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR TO BUCKEYE GULF COAST PIPE LINES, L.P.,
OF HOUSTON, TEXAS TO INSTALL AN EIGHT (8") INCH
HYDROGEN PIPELINE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS, LOCATED IN THE 60TM STREET AND CHEVRON
PIPELINE CORRIDORS.
WHEREAS, Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P. of Houston, Texas, has duly
made application for permit to install an eight (8") inch hydrogen pipeline located within
the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, located in the
60th Street and Chevron Pipeline corridors, a complete copy of said application being on
file and available for review in the office of the Director of Public Works; and,
WHEREAS, the Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee met on May 8, 2002, a
copy of the committee recommendation being attached hereto and made a part hereof
as Exhibit "A", and;
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning have reviewed
such application and now recommend that a permit be granted pursuant to Chapter 66
(Oil and Gas) of the Code of Ordinances City of Port Arthur, Texas, to install and
maintain said pipeline for the transportation of hydrogen within the City in accordance
with the routing set forth in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and made a part hereof, and;
P.R. No. 11787
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WHEREAS, approval of the permit requires an affirmative vote by two-thirds of
the entire City Council per Section 66-53 of the Code of Ordinances; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City
Pipeline Permit 02-01 to Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P., of Houston, Texas for the
installation of an eight (8") inch hydrogen pipeline within the corporate limits of the City
of Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas, in accordance with the Permit set forth as'
Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
A.D., 2002 at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR: ,
Councilmembers ,
NOES:
ATTEST:
Mayor
Acting City Secretary
P.R. No. 11787
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen Fitzgibbons
City Manager
Leslie E. McMahen, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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BUCKEYE GULF COAST PIPE LINES, L.P,
May 23, 2002
City of Port Arthur, Texa~
Leslie B. McMahen, P.B.
Director of Public Works
P.O. Box 1089
Port A.~ur, TX 77041-1089
Re.: Responr, e to City Council Concerning Hydrogea Pipeline Leak Hi~toty
Mr, McM~en:
At the City of Port Arthur's City Council Hearing for Buckeye Cmlf Coast Pipe l.lnes,
L.P.'s ('SC-C) Pipeline permit on May 14, 2002, BOC was requested to provide leak
history h~formatlon for its other similar pipelines. BC-C h~ ex-pcri~nc.~l no lcaks on any
hydrogen pipelines that it operates.
According to thc Bureau ofTrausportation Stadztics, pipeline failures ar~ '%w-
probability events" and the lc~d~nE cau~ ~s outzide force damage. Tl~refom, in
accordance with the City of Port Arthur'~ P~mit, BGC intends to install concrete coating
Oll 1~ ilib'talle, d within the limits of 600 fegt before and 600 feet after passing any
developed residential, recreational, or commercioJ area, with the exception of pipe
installed by directional drill*. At these lm~dons the installed pipe will be at a m~nimum
depth of 1 $ feet.
Shoald you have any questions or require any addRional information please feel free to
contact mc at 713-654-7150 ext. 27.
Nathan Parlamm
Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P.
Tel (713} ~54-715(3 - Fax (713) 654-7160
OSCAR G. ORTIZ, MAYOR
FELIX A. BARKER, MAYOR PRO-TEM
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CRAIG HANNAH
THOMAS J. HENDERSON
TOM GILLAM, III
REV. RONNIE LINDEN
BOB BOWERS
ROSE MITCHELL CHAISSON
ROBERT E. ALLEN
City of
May 13, 2002
Exhibit "A"
P.R. No. 11787
STEPHEN FiTZGIBBONS
CITY MANAGER
CAROLYN DIXON
CITY SECRETARY
MARK T, SOKOLOW
CiTY ATFORNEY
Mayor and City Council
City of Port Arthur
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 776~1
Re: Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, LP. 8" Hydrogen Une
Gentlemen:
The Citizens' Pipeline Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 with representatives
of Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, LP. to discuss the proposed construction of an 8" hydrogen
pipeline by Buckeye in the Et Vista area.
Buckeye representatives presented information c. oncerning the design and construction of the
proposed line that will deliver hydrogen to the Premcor facility from an existing pipeline in the
60m Street pipeline corridor and which is currently carrying hydrogen. This line is an integral part
of the Premcor operation.
The Committee discussed the proposed location, its proximity to other lines in the corridor and to
residences, the explosive characteristics of hydrogen, the response time in case of an emergency,
and the protective measures that are part of the pipeline construction that will address safety
concerns. The Committee stressed the compliance with the use of concrete-coated pipe within
the limits called for in the permit requirements, and requested that Buckeye install additional
pipeline markers at intervals not to exceed 600 feet in the proximity of developed areas.
Buckeye agreed to do this.
We feel that all aspects of the proposed construction of the pipeline are in keeping with the
reasonable protection of the public. Therefore, we recommend that the City Council act
favorably on the permit for the construction of the pipeline when it is presented at the May 28,
2002 council meeting.
It has been a pleasure to once again serve in an advisory capadty to the City Council.
Yours truly,
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Alfred I~;ominic
Acting CommiE~ Chairman
RO. BOX 1089 · PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 · 409/983-8115 · FAX 409/983-8291
CiTY OF PORT ARTHUR
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
PIPELINE PERMIT
TO:. Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P. NO
1010 Lamar St., Suite 1150 DATE:
Houston, TX 77002
Exhibit"B"
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~',dA¥ P_~, ?._002.
The City of Port Arthur, pursuant to Chapter 66, Article Il, Sections 66-51 through 66-69,
Code of Ordinances, hereby grants permission to the above-named permi[tee for the.
:installation of a proposed 8" :indusr,.rla] ~a.s
pipeline(s) to be located in accordance with tho drawings and/or
~pecifications attached hereto and made part hereof.
It is expressly understood that the City of Port Arthur does nol hereby 9rant or purport
to grant any right, claim title, interest, easement, or right-of-way on any property upon
which such pipeline(s) and related valves, structures, etc. may be located pursuant
hereto, and that the City may require the owners, at his own expense, ~o lower, adjust,
relocate, or remove such pipeline(s) on or from any public property upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the owner or agent thereof. Permittee shall be required to pay for and
be responsible for any adjustments or casings, etc. of its pipeline required because of
street improvements, utility or storm sewer crossings within the public rights-ot'-way
covered by this permit. This permit is issued subject to all necessary rights-of-way or
easements being acquired by permittee at its expense. Installation
of the pipeline(s) within any public street, easeT~ent, alley,
right-oFway, or 9rounds shall be performed in accordance with instrucLions of the City
Engineer pfthe City of Port Arthur and permittee shall notify said City Engineer by letler
in his o[fice, forty-eight (48) hours prior to any work pertaining to the installation
therein. Upon completion of such i,',*~]].'~t~or,
permittee shall notify the City Engineer of such completion in .order that
the City Engineer may make a final inspection thereof.
Special conditions for constructing, replacing or relocalin9 pipeline(s) within the City are
as follows:
A. All pipelines within or across Public rights-of-way shall be constructed with pipe
meeting DOT CLASS 4 design requirement for wall thickness.
Exhibit "B"
P.R. No. 11787
1. No pipeline will be located longitudinally under any existing or proposed pavement.
2. All existing improved streets shall be crossed by the bored method, and boring shall
extend the full width of the street right-of-way plus a minimum of one (1) foot beyond
said right-of-way. Provide markers in accordance with Section 66-60.
Any pavement repairs or right-of-way restoration necessitated uu ,u ro:;ul[ el' tile
construction or operation of any pipeline shall be made in accordance with
instructions set out by the City Engineer. Repairs or restorations will bo made in
such manner as to equal or exceed the original condition and smoothness that
existed prior to construction or operation of pipeline.
4. All drainage improvements or conditions shall be restored to as good or better
condition than their original.
5. Any pipeline crossing under any improved street may be required to be cased for a
distance not less than one (1) foot beyond the right~of-way line of said street.
Casings shall have two (2) vents with the owner's name and product carried in line
shown on these vents. Casings shall be approximately the same diameter as the
bored hole.
6. All pipelines shall be protected by adequate and approved cathodic prolection
measures.
7. Pipelines shall be covered to a minimum depth of four (4) feet below the ukimate
flow lines of any existing ditches which it crosses under.
8. The owners of any pipeline under construction shall provide flagmen, barricades,
flares, and signs for the protection of the public for the duration of the work as
instructed by the City Engineer.
9. Other conditions or restrictions deemed necessary to provide for full use or the
public right-of-way, and provide for the safety and convenience of the public shall be
applied in cases not herein covered.
lO. Pipelines shall be not less than four (4) feet below ground surface, except as
otherwise specified above.
11. Said pipeline shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the latest approved minimum standards established by the
American National Standards Institute, United States Department of Transportation
and other pipeline regulatory agencies. Where there are different standards among
such agencies, the most stringent standard shall apply for purposes of lhis permit.
12. Pursuant to Section 66-61 and Section 66-62 telephone notification to the City shall
be made as required by each section upon discovery of any leak or possibility of any
leak within the City of Port Arthur. This notification shall include the information set
out in each section, as well as all other significant facts known by the carrier that are
relevant to the cause of the failure or extent of the damages.
13. Pursuant to Section 66-62, permittee shall file within thirty (30) days of the.discovery
of any leak a written report with the City Engineer. Such report shall provide at a
minimum the information required on the most current Texas Railroad Commission's
leak report form, Upon request, such companies shall provide the following:
ALL LINES
1. Construction Records and test reports.
2. Operating and Maintenance procedures.
3. Emergency plan.
Exhibit "B"
P.R. No. 11787
14. The provisions of this permit shall be subject to any Federal and State legislation,
rules or regulations enacted or adopted, or which shall be here after enacted or
adopted, to the extent that such laws and regulations shall preempt or supersede
the authority of the City with respect to this Permit or provision hereof.
15. Hydrostatic test reports generated during construction are to be furnished to the
City.
16. Permittee agrees that if in the event it becomes necessary to lower case or
adjust the line(s) permitted herein because of the future street improvements,
utility or storm sewer crossings within the public rights-of-way covered by this
Permit, said line(s) shall be lowered, cased er adjusted at the sole expense of the
Permittee or its assigns.
17. Permittee agrees to install pipe with a reinforced concrete coating within the
limits of 600 feet before and 600 feet after passing any developed residential,
recreational or commercial areas.
18. Within the areas where concrete coated pipe is laid, Permittee agrees to install
pipeline markers at intervals not exceeding 600 feet.
HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION
This permit is subject to and incorporates fully Chapter 66, Section 66-51 through 66-
69, Code of Ordinances. By acceptance of this Permit, permittee agrees to pay for all
damages to or loss of City of Port Arthur's property which are caused by, result from, or
arise out of permittee's construction, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of such
pipeline(s) within the City limits of the City of Port Arthur, and permittee further agrees to
indemnify and hold the City of Port Arthur harmless against and from any and all suits,
claims, and demands for damages to or loss of property of others or for personal
injuries to a death of persons whomsoever, including all necessary costs and expenses
to the City of Port Arthur relating to such claims, suits, or demands, caused by, resulting
from, arising, or growing out of or connected with the granting of this permit or
permittee's construction, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of such pipeline(s)
within the City limits of the City of Port Arthur; this indemnity provision shall apply
notwithstanding that said damages and loss results partly from the negligence of the
City of Port Arthur, its agents, servants, or employees. This permit shall not become
effective until the permittee has subscribed its acceptance hereof and furnished the City
with bond and certification of liability insurance as required by the City pursuant to the
aforesaid Chapter.
BY:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
TITLE:
DATE:
Exhibit "B"
P.R. No. 11787
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Engineer
Director of Planning
City Attorney
All conditions of this Permit are understood and agreed to by Permi[tee.
ACCEPTED:
Permittee: Buckeye Gulf Coast Pipe Lines, L.P.
By: .'~'z't// f~
Title: vP, Engineering and Construction
Date:. 4-] 2-82
Senl~r-~Vp ~m'z~niJ t ~a t~n,
General Counsel and Secretary
Seal
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