HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21972: SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY IN POWER AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOICATIONS'S PORT ARTHUR/GOLDEN TRIANGLE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 20, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Staff
RE: PR 21972 — A resolution in support of the Community in
Power and Development Association's Port Arthur/Golden
Triangle Environmental Justice Initiative
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's support for the
Environmental Justice Initiative of the Community in Power and
Development Association.
Background:
The Community in Power and Development Association (CIDA, Inc.) in
conjunction with the Houston Advanced Research Center is engaged in
addressing industrial emissions in low income communities. CIDA, Inc plans
to submit a proposal to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
to address industrial emissions in Port Arthur and the surrounding area and
requests that the City of Port Arthur pass a resolution in support of this effort.
Budget Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council pass a resolution in support and in
furtherance of CIDA, Inc. objectives.
P.R. NO. 21972
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY IN-POWER AND
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION'S PORT ARTHUR/GOLDEN
TRIANGLE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur Texas is home to several petrochemical plants
and refineries; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and well-being of the City of Port Arthur residents
is an ongoing concern given the emissions from the foregoing plants and refineries; and
WHEREAS, industrial emissions can have a deleterious effect on the health, safety
and well-being of those in close proximity to same; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur and industry desires to work cooperatively to
further the health, safety and well-being of employees and area residents; and
WHEREAS, the Community in Power and Development Association in conjunction
with the Houston Advanced Research Center seeks to present a proposal to the United
States Environmental Protection Agency in furtherance of an Environmental Justice
Initiative.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARHTUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That it is in the best interest for the City of Port Arthur to support the
Environmental Justice Initiative of the Community in Power and Development Association
in conjunction with the Houston Advanced Research Center.
Section 3. That the City Secretary shall send a copy of this resolution to the
Community in Power and Development Association to show support for its Environmental
Justice Initiative.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon
the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2021
AD, 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:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS,TO FOR .
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VaI o . Vip, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager