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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 18, 2020
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
RE: PR 21470—Grant/Donation From The Williams Companies, Inc. for COVID-
19 Responder Support
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution
21470 accepting a grant/donation from The Williams Companies, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for
the purpose of COVID-19 First Responder Support.
Background:
The Port Arthur Fire Department received an unsolicited grant/donation from a premier energy
infrastructure company, The Williams Companies, Inc. for the purpose of COVID-19 First
Responder Support in the amount of$1,000.00.
Budget Impact:
These funds will be deposited in Miscellaneous /Contributions -Donations Revenue Account
155-0000-367.00-00.
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends approval of this resolution.
"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. 21470
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN
UNSOLICITED GRANT/DONATION FROM THE WILLIAMS
COMPANIES, INC . OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA FOR THE PURPOSE
OF COVID-19 RESPONDER SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1 , 000 . 00
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department received an
unsolicited grant/donation from The Williams Companies, Inc.
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a premier energy infrastructure company;
and
WHEREAS, the grant/donation received by the Port Arthur
Fire Department was unsolicited for the purpose of Covid-19
Responder Support; and
WHEREAS, The Williams Companies, Inc. issued check
number 5600216241 in the amount of $1, 000 . 00, attached
hereto as "Exhibit A"; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be deposited in City of Port
Arthur Account Number 155-0000-367 . 00-00 .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . The City Council directs the City Manager to
accept the unsolicited grant/donation from The Williams
Companies, Inc. in the amount of $1, 000 . 00 for the purpose of
Covid-19 Responder Support .
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this resolution
shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of July, A. D. ,
2020, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote : AYES :
P.R. No. 21470
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Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tiz -no
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
P.R. No. 21470
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EXHIBIT "A"
Willis s.
We make energy happen
May 11. 2020
• One Williams Center
P.O.Box 2400
Tulsa,OK 74102-2400
918-573-2000
Port Arthur Fire Department
Fire Chief Larry Richard
P. 0. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
Dear Grantee:
As a premier energy infrastructure cornF,a.y That!'•,7r,Po Zlear—burr ig natural gas used every day to heat homes, cook food
and generate electricity, one of our Core Values & Beliefs is to support the communities where its employees work and live.
That is why it is with great pleasure we enclose a check in the amount of $1,000.00 representing Williams' contribution for
COVID-19 Responder Support. Note that this grant may consist of two checks.
Please know that any recognition you wish to provide for this grant is greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact us if you need
our logo for any recognition purposes. Formal recognition should be given to Williams.This grant is restricted and may only be
used for the following purpose:
COVID-19 Responder Support
Your organization's deposit negotiation or endorsements of the enclosed grant check(s)will constitute its agreement to the terms
and conditions as set forth below. Additionally, this grant is distributed with the following conditions:
o The grant is to be used exclusively for the above-described purpose.
o The funds may not be expended for any political or lobbying activity.
o Your organization is responsible for the expenditure of funds and for maintaining adequate supporting records
consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
We wish you much success and look forward to hearing how our partnership with your organization is making a positive impact
in your community. We would also appreciate any photos or videos related to the grant project that we might use 'Lc) pinion
your organization on our social media channels. We invite you to connect with us online at www.williams.com, follow us on
Twitter(@Williamsupdates), and like us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/Williamsenergyco). Please tag us in social media
posts related to the project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Community Outreach at(918) 573-1190 or via e-mail at
WilliamsCommunityOutreach@Williams.com.
Sincerely,
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Sara Delgado
Manager Community Relations&Charitable Giving
:.A THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC COMPANY NUMBER: 5600
PO BOX 21218
TULSA, OK 74121-1218 CHECK NUMBER: 5600216241
PAY DATE SUPPLIER NO. SUPPLIER NAME CHECK TOTAL
30-APR-20 723463 PORT ARTHUR FIRE DEPT 1,000.00
Invoice Date Invoice Or Credit Memo/ Gross Discount Net
Invoice Description
28-APR-20 28-APR-20-723463 / COVID-19 RESPONDER SUPPORT 1,000.00 0.00 100000
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