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Home My WebLink AboutPR 20579: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, WATER SYSTEM FEE J Cary of - Ira\� AI ort rth u — Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6,2018 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager FROM: Donnie Stanton, Assistant Director of Water Utilities RE: PR 20579--Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,Water System Fee 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$42,377.65 for the Water System Fee, pertaining to City of Port Arthur, Water Purification Plant. The amount will be funded from account #410-1252-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees. Background: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality charges an annual fee for the operation and regulation of all water supply permits. Accordingly,the City has received an invoice in the amount of$42,377.65 for fiscal year 2019 for the Water System Fee. Budget Impact: Funds are budgeted and available in the Water Utilities Department, Water Purification Division, Account No. 410-1252-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 20579 for payment of State mandated fees, as billed by TCEQ. "Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.R. No. 20579 11/06/18 ds/ta Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF$42,377.65 FOR THE TCEQ ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEE FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT,WATER PURIFICATION DIVISION ACCOUNT NO. 410-1252-532.59-01, REGULATORY SERVICES. WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) assesses an annual Water System Fee for the operation 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 2019 Water System fee in the amount of$42,377.65; 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 Mayor and City Council approve payment for the Water System Fee in the total amount of $42,377,65, as invoiced by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and delineated in Exhibit"A"; and, THAT a 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: P.R. No. 20579 11/06/18 ds/ta Page 2 of 3 AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: Derrick Freeman Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 0/i e C,e7ft Val T1 iso City A .rney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Harvey Robinson Interim City Manager Dr. Hani Tohme, P.E. Director of Utilities P.R. No. 20579 11/06/18 ds/ta Page 3 of 3 APPROVED FOR THE AVALABILITY OF FUNDS: 416' k1L Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Andrew Vasquez, CP Director of Finance EXHIBIT A (Invoice PHS0182029 for WATER SYSTEM FEE, Reg. Number 1230009/FY19) TEXAS COMMISSION ON INVOICE COMPANY: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR tib: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACCOUNT: 91230009 DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT- KEEP TOP PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS- PAGE ACCOUNT NO. INCLUDES PAYMENTS THROUGH: COLL COST RECOVERY LATE FEES J BALANCE DUE 912309 NOV01,18 0.00 0.00 42.377.65 INVOICE DATE INVOICE NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT BALANCE NOV30,18 PHS0182029 REG NUMBER 1230009 FY19 42,377.65 42,377.65 WATER SYSTEM FEE CITY Nt�fryoRr4RrHU� Wq 1 eq/S ONS NOV 02I118 NrFR This fee is based on data reported from the last inspection. Please call 512-239-4691 for assistance 42,377.65 with the calculation of your fee. See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEO Contact Telephone Numbers. PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT • TCA VIPP Form AR41002-17-2011 INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK NOV01,18 ACCOUNT NO. BALANCE DUE DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH 91230009 42,377.65 CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: CHECK HERE IP YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON SACK TEXAS COMMISSION ON !mow ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL ACCRUE PENALTIES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS PO BOX 1089 0091230009 1533367 00042377651231188 PORT ARTHUR TX 77641-1089 PAYMENT INFORMATION I 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/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) .5121239-0548 Waste Fars (HWG,NWG,HWF,NWF) 5121239-0343 (SWD,WMS,SWM) 512/239-0366 (WMB,BLP,SDP,WTR) 5121239-0366 (TOX,T2M,T2NM,T2PE) 5121239-0366 (GPS,GPW,PHS,RAF) 5121239-0365 Water Fees (BWM,CRW,RGR,STX) 5121239-0355 (CWQ,WQA,WWI,WWIR,EAP) 512/239-0355 (W UF) 512/239-0366 Air Fees (AEF,EIF) 512/239-0366 Admin Penalties (CAV,DCP,WOV,WQV,QWV) 512)239-0548 Dry Cleaning Fees (DCR) 512/239-0343 TCEO VIPP FORM ARAIA1 0217.2011 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 2018 of 5.5%per annum will be assessed. In accordance with Government Codo 2107.003(d),collection costs up to 30%may be assessed. ICED understands the account party may be a debtor in a pending bankruptcy proceeding.The portion of this invoice,if any,that represents pre-peMbn fees due is sent for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to recover a claim against the debtor.TCEO will Ne 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 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY UTILITY OPERATIONS PO BOX 13089 WATER/SFWF.R AUSTIN TX 78711-3089 Ills,fllrl111r11�1If1,,,11�11111111r1��111�1��111111�1111/1111 NOV 0 2 2018 RECEIVED SERVICE CENTER