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Home My WebLink AboutPR 20555: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY, FEES/PERMITS City of )10 010/ % ort rtl: r� r Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: October 26, 2018 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager FROM: Donnie Stanton, Assistant Director of Utilities RE: PR 20555 --Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Fees/Permits Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to obtain City Council's authorization for the City Manager to approve payment to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,totaling$95,227.11 for permit fees pertaining to City of Port Arthur Main Wastewater Treatment Plant ($74,307.10/Invoice# CWQ0056386), Port Acres WWTP,and Sabine Pass WWTP($20,920.01/Invoices CWQ0056387 and CWQ0056388). Funds are budgeted and available in account#410-1256-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees. 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 use permit holders. The bill also consolidates the annual wastewater inspection fees. City of Port Arthur holds three(3)permits--for the Main,Port Acres, and Sabine Pass Sewer WWTPs.The permitted daily average flow and maximum pollutant loading are used as the basis for calculating these fees. Budget Impact: Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department,Wastewater Treatment Division, Account No. 410-1256-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 20555, which approves payment of these State mandated fees, as billed by TCEQ. "Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.R. No. 20555 10/26/18 ds/ta Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF$95,227.11 FOR THE TCEQ ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FEES FOR ALL THREE (3) WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION, ACCOUNT NO. 410-1256-532.59-01, REGULATORY FEES. WHEREAS,the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ),in accordance with Section 26.0135 of the Texas Water Code, requires a comprehensive water quality assessment(evaluation)in each river basin in Texas. Section 26.0135 of the Texas Water Code requires TCEQ to recover the reasonable costs of the assessment program from wastewater permit and water use permit holders. This fee is based on the permitted flow limits (daily average flow)and traditional pollutant limits,without regard to the actual amount or quality of any discharge for the permitted facility. This total fee also consolidates the annual wastewater inspection fees. The total fee (Exhibit A) is $95,227.11 for all three (3) wastewater treatment plants in the City of Port Arthur; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Port Arthur are requested to authorize payment of funds for the Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fees totaling $95,227.11, payable to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ), as billed; 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 Mayor and City Council approve payment for a total of$95,227.11 as P.R. No. 20555 10/26/18 ds/ta Page 2 of 3 required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)as delineated in Exhibit "A"; 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., 2018 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the 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: \i0j- Val Tizeno City Attorney P.R. No. 20555 10/26/18 ds/ta Page 3 of 3 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Harvey Robinson Interim City Manager Hani Tohme Director of Utilities APPROVED FOR THE AVALABILITY OF FUNDS: WA Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager XA,-/-77;Andrew Vasquez, CPA Director of Finance EXHIBIT A (Invoice& Fee Assessments for Main, Port Acres, and Sabine Pass Plants) S- TEXAS COMMISSION ONA' COMPANY: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR IIIIII ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICE O I C E ACCOUNT: 23001924 DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN ORIGINAL COUPON WITH PAYMENT PAGE 1 ACCOUNT NO. INCLUDES PAYMENTS THROUGH: COLL COST RECOVERY LATE FEES BALANCE DUE 23001924 OCT11 ,18 0.00 0.00 20,920.01 INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE OCT31 , 18 CWQ0056388 PERMIT 0010364010 FY19 2,335.75 2,335.75 PERMIT OCT31 ,18 CWQ0056387 PERMIT 0010364002 FY19 18,584.26 20,920.01 PERMIT tr-- C UTILIOTYOP ARTHUR WATER/ wER NS OCT 172018 RECEIVED TER Please return the original coupon with payment. For questions concerning 20,920.01 calculations or site location, please call 512-239-4671 . See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEQ Contact Telephone Numbers. PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT lir t INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK ICEQ VIPP Form AR41A 02-17-2C11 OCT11 , 18 ACCOUNT NO. BALANCE DUE DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: 23001924 20,920.01 r- - CHECK HERE IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. TEXAS COMMISSION ON PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON BACK �� ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY `I INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PO BOX 1089 0023001924 1533360 00020920011130185 PORT ARTHUR TX 77641 -1089 rwi TEXAS COMMISSION ONINVOICE COmp,N., CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACCOUNT: 23006479 DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT-KEEP TOP PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS- PAGE 1 ACCOUNT NO. I INCLUDES PAYMENTS THROUGH: COLL COST RECOVERY LATE FEES BALANCE DUE 23006479 OCT10,18 0.00 0.00 74,307-10 INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. 1 DESCRIPTION L AMOUNT BALANCE OCT31,18 CW00056386 PERMIT 0010364001 FY19 74,307.10 74,307.10 PERMIT or/OF QRZ ART NS ��WRrcEWER OCI 116 SEav�cE Please return the original coupon with payment. For questions concerning calculations or site 74,307.10 location, please call 512-239-4671. See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEQ Contact Telephone Numbers. PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT a`-1r7' 'CE3 VIPP Form AR41A 02-17-2011 INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK OCT10,18 i ACCOUNT NO. BALANCE DUE DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH 23006479 74,307.10 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: , 1 CHECK HERE IF YOtTR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. 77 TEXAS COMMISSION ON PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON HACK ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN .._ 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR LUCY LANE/DONALD STANTON-UTL PO BOX 1089 0023006479 1533360 00074307101130189 PORT ARTHUR TX 77641-1089