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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 21, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Ron Burton, City Manager
FROM: Donnie Stanton, Interim Director of Water Utilities
RE: PR 21544 Texas Comm.on Environmental Quality,Wastewater 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 $101,000.00 for the Wastewater
System Fee, pertaining to City of Port Arthur, Wastewater Treatment Plant. The breakdown is as
follows:
A/R# 23006479 Permit No. WQ0010364001 $74,307.10 (Main Plant)
A/R# 23001924 Permit No. WQ0010364002 $24,028.39 (Port Acres)
A/R# 23001924 Permit No. WQ0010364010 $2,335.75 (Sabine Pass)
The amount will be funded from Account No. 410-1256-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees from FY 2021.
Background:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality charges an annual fee for the operation and regulation
of all wastewater treatment permits. Accordingly, the City will expect to receive an invoice in the
amount of$101,000.00 for fiscal year 2021 for the Wastewater System Fee. Due to time constraints,the
Water Department is preparing a resolution based off of estimates from TCEQ to prevent late fees.
Budget Impact:
Funds are budgeted and available in the Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division,
Account No. 410-1256-532.59-01, Regulatory Fees.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 21544 for payment of State mandated fees, as
billed by TCEQ.
"Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE
NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF$101,000.00 FOR THE
TCEQ ANNUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM FEE FOR
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, WATER UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER TREATMENT
DIVISION ACCOUNT NO. 410-1256-532.59-01,
REGULATORY FEES.
WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) assesses an
annual Wastewater System Fee for the operation and regulation of the City's wastewater
treatment permit; and,
WHEREAS,the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will issue an invoice,for
the fiscal year 2021 Wastewater System fee in the amount of$101,000.00; and,
WHEREAS,A/R#23006479;Permit No.WQ0010364001 is$74,307.10 for Main Plant;
and,
WHEREAS,A/R#23001924;Permit No.WQ0010364002 is$24,028.39 for Port Acres;
and,
WHEREAS,A/R#23001924;Permit No.WQ0010364010 is$2,335.75 for Sabine Pass;
and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to pre-
authorize payment of funds for this future invoice from the TCEQ to prevent late fees.
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 Wastewater System Fee in
an expected amount of$101,000.00, as invoiced in the future by Texas Commission on
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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., 2020 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman"Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sherri Bellard e4 (17
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City Secretary City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton Donald Stanton
City Manager Interim Director of Utilities
APPROVED FOR THE AVALABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Kandy DanieX Clifton illiams, CPPB
Interim Director of Finance Purchasing Manager
EXHIBIT A
Brian Wallace
From: Deirdre Shepphard <deirdre.shepphard@tceq.texas.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 11:16 AM
To: Brian Wallace;WQAP; Wufees;Jose Alfonso Martinez;Travis Timm
Cc: Donald Stanton; Clyde Trahan
Subject: [NON-COPA] RE: FY2021 Consolidated Water Quality Fee & Public Health Services Fee
Good morning,
Thank you so much for your patience.
The amounts below for the 3 wastewater permits are an approximate assessment of the Consolidated Water Quality
(CWQ) annual fees for the City of Port Arthur.These amounts will remain approximate estimates until the amounts are
made final and invoices are sent next month.
A/R#23006479; Permit No. WQ0010364001; -$74,307.10
A/R#23001924; Permit No. WQ0010364002 - $24,028.39
A/R#23001924; Permit No. WQ0010364010- $2,335.75
I hope this information is helpful.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Deirdre Shepphard
From: Brian Wallace<brian.wallace@portarthurtx.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 9:48 AM
To: Deirdre Shepphard <deirdre.shepphard@tceq.texas.gov>;WQAP <WQAP@tceq.texas.gov>; Wufees
<Wufees@tceq.texas.gov>;Jose Alfonso Martinez<Jose.Martinez@tceq.texas.gov>;Travis Timm
<Travis.Timm@tceq.texas.gov>
Cc: Donald Stanton<donald.stanton@portarthurtx.gov>; Clyde Trahan<clyde.trahan@portarthurtx.gov>
Subject: FY2021 Consolidated Water Quality Fee & Public Health Services Fee
Good morning,
Just checking back to see if the fee amounts were available for the Water Plant and the 3 Wastewater Plants for the City
of Port Arthur.
Thanks,
Brian Wallace
Water Administration
City of Port Arthur
409-983-8180
From: Deirdre Shepphard <deirdre.shepphard@tceq.texas.gov>
Sent: Monday,September 7, 2020 9:42 AM
To: Brian Wallace<brian.wallace@portarthurtx.gov>; WQAP<WQAP@tceq.texas.gov>; Wufees
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