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Home My WebLink AboutPR 20012: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, FEES/PERMITS FOR WATER PURIFICATION PLANT oil rrlr«, Lexus www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: November 27, 2017 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Jimmie Johnson, Ph.D., Acting City Manager • From: Donald Stanton, Assistant Utilities Director RE: PR 20012—Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Fees/Permits for Water Purification Plant Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval for Acting City Manager to approve payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), totaling $42,377.65 for Water System Fees pertaining to the City of Port Arthur Water Purification Plant(Invoice# PHS0175044). Background: Senate Bill 818 requires a comprehensive water quality assessment (evaluation) in each river basin in Texas (Texas Water Code §26.0135). Senate Bill 818 requires the TCEQ to recover the reasonable costs of the assessment program from wastewater and water permit holders. City of Port Arthur holds one permit for the Water Purification Plant. Fees are assessed by the number of connections in the water system multiplied by $1.8671. Budget Impact: Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Water Purification Division, Account No. 410-1252-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees. Staff is not affected. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 20012, which approves payment of these State mandated fees, as billed by TCEQ. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. No. 20012 11/27/2017 cjt Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $42,377.65 FOR ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FEES FROM TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE WATER PURIFICATION FACILITIES IN CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR IN UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, WATER PURIFICATION DIVISION, ACCOUNT NO. 410-1252-532.59-01, REGULATORY FEES. WHEREAS, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in accordance with Section 26.135 of Texas-Water Code (TWC), requires a comprehensive water quality assessment (evaluation) in each river basin in Texas; and, WHEREAS, Section 26.135 of TWC requires TCEQ to recover the reasonable costs of the assessment program from wastewater permit and water use permit holders; and, WHEREAS, this fee is based on the number of connections ($1.8671 per connection) and also consolidates the annual water system inspection fees; and, WHEREAS, the total amount of TCEQ's fee as invoiced (Exhibit A) is $42,377.65 for Water Purification facility in the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council of City of Port Arthur are requested to authorize payment of funds for the Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fees totaling $42,377.65 payable to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as billed. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts and opinions of the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT,the Mayor and City Council approve payment for a total of$42,377.65 as required P.R. No. 20012 11/27/2017 cjt Page 2 of 3 by TCEQ as delineated in Exhibit"A"; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon Minutes of City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THIS day of A.D., 2017, at Regular Meeting of City Council of City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the Following Vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Derrick Freeman Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: \(66 Valecia Tizeno City Attorney P.R. No.20012 11/27/2017 cjt Page 3 of 3 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Jimmie Johnson, Ph.D. Acting City Manager Donald Stanton Assistant Director of Utility Operations APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: /, 14-4,16144- Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager ,„ Andrew Vasque CPA Director of Finance EXHIBIT A XAS COMMISSION ON C MPANY: `= TEENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICE ACCCOUNT: 12 Y0a 9PORT ARTHUR DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN ORIGINAL COUPON WITH PAYMENT PAGE 1 ACCOUNT NO. INCLUDES PAYMENTS THROUGH: ( COLL COST RECOVERY LATE FEES BALANCE DUE 91230009 NOV02,17 I 0.00 0.00 42,377.65 INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE NOV30 , 17 PHS0175044 REG NUMBER 1230009 FY18 42, 377 .65 42.377. 65 WATER SYSTEM FEE RECEIVED Nov 7 CITY OF PORI CITY OF Poor ASA rilNierY OPERATIONS UTILITY OPER.;:1 IONS UTILITY OPERATIUN(i A min.-City Hall WATER/SEWER WATRR/s_EWER Nov 1 7 C 017 NOV 2201 RECEr'•.: RECEIVED SFRVI =P This fee is bad a r rted from the last inspection. ection. Please call 512- 239-4691 �i5'Siance—wi �eelculation of yourfee. 42.377.65 See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEQ Contact Telephone Numbers. PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT 11- 111-11- INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK TCEQ VIPP Form AR41A 02-17-201' NOV02. 1 7 ACCOUNT NO. BALANCE DUE DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: 91230009 42,377.65 111".11111 CHECK HERE IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON BACK ti INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS PO BOX 1089 D091230009 1533367 DDD 42377651231170 PORT ARTHUR TX 77641 -1089 PAYMENT INFORMATION I INVOICES NOT PAID BY DUE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES I 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 Internet address: www.tceq.texas.gov/epav/ 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) 512/239-0548 (HWG,NWG,HWF,NWF) 512/239-0343 Waste Fees (SWD,WMS,SWM) 512/239-0366 (WMB,BLP,SDP,WTR) 512/239-0366 (TOX) 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 (W U F) 512/239-0366 Air Fees (AEF,EIF) 512/239-0366 Admin Penalties (CAV,DCP,WDV,WQV,QWV) 512/239-0548 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 2017 of 4.75%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 SW PERMIT@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 IIr��II�r111lIII1uIIIIIIIIuuIIuI111111uI,IIl��IuuIIIIIuIIIIIII