HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. TCEQ ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEE City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE
12-17-02
REFERENCE
NUMBER
CCTCEQ.WPD
SUBJECT PAGE
Authorize Payment of $8,360.95 to Texas Commission on 1 of 1
Environmental Quality for Annual Water System Fees.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council authorize funds to pay the annual Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water System fee of $8,360.95. Account to be charged: 410-1252-
532.54-00.
BACKGROUND
This fee is charged to recoup a portion of the costs of providing services to public water systems in the
State. The services which are covered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality include the
following:
t. Schedules of analysis of drinking water for chemical content;
2. Collection of samples of drinking water for chemical analyses;
3. Reviews system data for evaluation of sampling waivers;
4. Inspects public water systems;
5. Reviews plans for new systems and major improvements to existing systems; and,
6. Provides technical assistance as needed.
This year's fee of $8,360.95 represents a decrease of $204.67 (2.3%) from last year's fee of $8,565.62.
Authorization for this fee is the Texas Water Code Sec. 5.103 and Section 341.041 of the Health and
Safety Code.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Water Purification Division budget,
Account No. 410-1252-532.54-00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council authorize the funds needed to pay these State mandated fees as billed by
the TCEQ.
RECOMMENDED:
-t~el Shepher ,~rec~ f Utilities/
Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY:
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APPROVED BY
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DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
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