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Home My WebLink AboutPR 19525: APPROVING PAYMENT TO THE TCEQ ANNUAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE FEE DERRICK FREEMAN,MAYOR RAYMOND SCOTT,JR.,MAYOR PRO TEM ( BRIAN MCDOUGAL CITY MANAGER Energy _- +- COUNCIL MEMBERS: City of Cit, = SHERRI BELLARD,TMRC TIFFANY HAMILTON � �l CITY SECRETARY MORRIS ALBRIGHT /-'•,'�1�''`'' KIETH RICHARD � VALECIA TIZENO WILLIE`BAE"LEWIS JR. ort r t h u r CITY ATTORNEY OSMAN SWATI CHARLOTTE MOSES Ti las s KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK Date: January 12, 2017 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager From: Jimmie Johnson, Ph.D.,Assistant City Manager RE: Proposed Resolution No. 19525 Nature of the Request: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality charges an annual fee for the operation and regulation of all water supply permits. The Public Health Service Fee (PHS) is based on number of connections served by the system (30 TAC 290.51(a)). Accordingly, the City has received an invoice in the amount of$42,372.75 for the fiscal year 2017 PHS. Staff Analysis, Considerations: None. Recommendation: I recommend that the City Council approve PR No. 19525 for payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the amount of$42,372.75 for the Public Health Service Fee. Budtet Considerations: Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater Treatment Account No. 410-1252-532.59-01. P.R. No. 19525 01/12/16 ds Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,372.75 FOR THE TCEQ ANNUAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE FEE FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT - WATER PURIFICATION DIVISION ACCOUNT NO. 410-1252-532.59-01 WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality assesses an annual Public Health Service Fee for the operations and regulation of the City's water supply permit; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an invoice, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit"A", for the fiscal year 2017 Water System Fee in the amount of$42,372.75; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to authorize payment of funds for this invoice from the TCEQ; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, the City Council approves the payment for the Annual Public Health Service Fee in the total amount of $42,372.75, as invoiced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); 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., 2017 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: P. R. No. 19525 12/27/16 ds Page 2 of 2 AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: • NOES: Derrick Freeman Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Sherri Bellard Brian McDougal City Secretary City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: V (eljj,411 ) �� r . Valecia izeno Clifton Williams, CPPB City Attorney Acting Purchasing Manager Dr. Jimmie Johnson, PhD Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Jerry Dale, CPA, CGFO Director of Finance Account No.: 410-1252-532.59-01 EXHIBIT A (TCEQ INVOICE) MPANY: TY OF `= TEXAS ENVIRONM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICE ACCCOUNT: 9112 0009 ARTHUR DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN ORIGINAL COUPON WITH PAYMENT PAGE ACCOUNT NO. INCLUDES PAYMENTS THROUGH: COLL COST RECOVERY LATE FEES BALANCE DUE 91230009 DEC22.16 0.00 0.00 42,372.75 INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE NOV30, 16 PHS0168107 REG NUMBER 1230009 FY17 42,372.75 42,372.75 WATER SYSTEM FEE This fee is based on data reported from the last inspection. Please call 512- 42,372.75 239-4691 for assistance with the calculation of your fee. See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEQ Contact Telephone Numbers. PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT 11- T T INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK TCEQ VIPP Form AR41A 02-17-2011 DEC22, 16 ACCOUNT NO. BALANCE DUE DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: 91230009 42,372.75 111^11111 CHECK HERE IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. TEXAS COMMISSION ON PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON BACK � ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'` 11-0.11 INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PO BOX 1089 0091230009 1533367 00042372751231162 PORT ARTHUR TX 77641 -1089 PAYMENT INFORMATION l I INVOICES NOT PAID BY DUE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES DETACH PAYMENT COUPON FROM BOTTOM OF FORM AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT IN THE ENVELOPE ENCLOSED. Your check,certified check or money order should be made payable to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Please include your account number on your check to ensure that payment is properly credited.You may also pay this account in full by credit card or electronic check using the following intemet address: www.tceq.texas.gov/epay/ If you think your billing is wrong,or if you need more information about a transaction,please address your questions to: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Financial Administration Division,MC-214 P.O.Box 13088 Austin,Texas 78711-3088 In your correspondence,please give us the following information: 1.Your name and account number 3.The date and reference number of the transaction(s)in question 2.The dollar amount of the suspected error 4.Description of the suspected error The payment due date is 30 days from the invoice date.Penalty and interest charges assessed will be adjusted for fees not due.Failure to pay by the due date may result in return or denial of applications for licenses,permits,registrations, and certifications. "' For technical questions,please call the telephone number on the front of bill.For accounting questions,please call: '" Petroleum Storage Tank Fees (UST&AST) 512/239-0366 (VCP.ILP,RLA,FTA) 512/239-0365 (HWG.NWG,HWF,NWF) .512/239-0343 Waste Fees (SWD,WMS) 512/239-0366 (WMB,BLP,SDP,WUF,WTR) 512/239-0366 (TO X) 512/239-0366 (GPS,GPW,PHS) 512/239-0355 Water Fees (BWM,CRW,RGR,STX) 512/239-0355 (CWQ,WQA,WWI,WWIR,EAP) 512/239-0355 Air Fees (AEF,EIF) 512/239-0366 Admin Penalties (CAV,DCP,WDV,WQV,QWV) 512/239-0365 Dry Cleaning Fees (DCR) 512/239-0343 TCEO VIPP FORM AR41A1 02-17-2011 EXPLANATION OF CHARGES The basis for each charge is identified by the facility,permit,application or other appropriate activity. The state fiscal year(FY)and the quarter of the year(QTR)to which the payment will be credited are shown where applicable. Delinquent fees are subject to a penalty of 5%per month for the first two months after the due date,after which an interest charge for CY 2016 of 4.5%per annum will be assessed. Delinquent administrative penalties are assessed interest charges at a rate of 6%per annum beginning 30 days after the due date. In accordance with Government Code 2107.003(d),collection costs up to 30%may be assessed. TCEQ understands the account party may be a debtor in a pending bankruptcy proceeding.The portion of this invoice,if any,that represents pre-petition fees due is sent for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to recover a claim against the debtor.TCEQ will file an appropriate proof of claim with the bankruptcy court for such pre-petition fees.Any post-petition fees due and owing as shown on this invoice should be paid in accordance with this invoice. IMPORTANT: TO CHANGE A PLEASE INDICATE BILLING ADDRESS CHANGE BELOW BILLING ADDRESS FOR A GPS OR GPW FEE (SEE INVOICE Address: DESCRIPTION ON FRONT SIDE), CALL 512/239-4671 FOR GPW& City: CALL 512/239-3700 OR EMAIL SWPERMIT@TCEQ.TEXAS.GOV State&Zip Code: FOR GPS Phone: ( ) FAX: ( Note:TO CHANGE ACCOUNT NAME, ( A CORE DATA FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED.) TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PO BOX 13089 AUSTIN TX 78711-3089 III.!II11IIII,11111II1I,II11IIIII��II,,11I,II,I„I,IIIII ,I,II