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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: April 30, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, Director of Planning & Development Services
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Cc: Philip Vilardi, Building Official
RE: P.R. No. 21934 —A resolution approving Permit No. 173 for the drilling,
completion and operation of an oil and gas well
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request approval of Proposed Resolution No. 21934
authorizing Permit No. 173 for the drilling, completion and operation of an oil and gas
well on approximately 64.78-acres of Land out of Section 9, T&NO RR Survey, Abstract
No. 242, Port Arthur Jefferson County, Texas.
An application was submitted by Aspect Energy, LLC in accordance with Chapter 66,
Article I, Sections 66-3 — 66-24 of the Code of Ordinances.
Background:
On August 14, 2019, Acadian Land Services, LLC, submitted an application on behalf
of Aspect Energy, LLC requesting a permit to drill, deepen, or operate a well within the
regulated area of the city.
City Council held a public hearing to consider this request on October 7, 2019 and
approved Resolution No. 19-750, authorizing the issuance of Permit No. 172.
The permit expired on October 7, 2020, one (1) year from the approval/execution date.
The applicant submitted a new application on February 2, 2021.
In accordance with Chapter 66, Section 66.3(c) of the Code of Ordinances, the decision
of whether or not to grant the application shall be within the city council's discretion,
after public hearing and shall not be subject to review.
A public hearing was held by the City Council on April 27, 2021 for the issuance of
Permit No. 173 for the drilling and operation of an oil and gas well at a definite location
within the corporate city limits. No verbal or written opposition has been received in the
Office of Planning and Zoning before or after the public hearing date referenced above.
After further review, it has been determined that Aspect Energy, LLC has satisfied all
applicable requirements and this use being a use authorized by the City of Port Arthur
Zoning Ordinance and having satisfied all other applicable requirements of said Chapter
66, Article I of the Code of Ordinances.
Budget Impact:
In accordance with Chapter 66, Section 66-3(b)(2), each application shall be
accompanied by a cashier's check in the amount of$1,500.00 made payable to the
City, which shall be a filing fee.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 21934
authorizing Permit No. 173 for the drilling, completion and operation of an oil and gas
well on approximately 64.78-acres of Land out of Section 9, T&NO RR Survey, Abstract
No. 242, Port Arthur Jefferson County, Texas.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PERMIT NO. 173 FOR THE
DRILLING, COMPLETION AND OPERATION OF AN OIL
AND GAS WELL BY ASPECT ENERGY, LLC
WHEREAS, Aspect Energy, LLC has made an application for an oil and gas well
permit within the City pursuant to Section 66-3 of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66
(Oil and Gas), Article I (In General) of the City of Port Arthur, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Building Official has stated and the City finds that said application
complies with all the requirements of said Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances; now,
therefore,
WHEREAS, Section 66-22 of the Code of Ordinances requires a special road limit
agreement under certain conditions,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT pursuant to said Chapter, the Building Official be and is hereby authorized
to execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, Permit No. 173 in form and substance set
forth in Exhibit"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, to be issued to Aspect Energy,
LLC for Oil and Gas Drilling and Operating at the following location:
64.78-ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 9,
T&NO RR CO SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 242
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
EXHIBIT "B"
THAT the Building Official shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be furnished to
Aspect Energy, LLC.
THAT the City Manager and Director of Public Works are authorized to sign a
special road use indemnity agreement and permit substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "C" contemporaneous with the issuance of a drilling permit.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of June, A.D., 2021 , at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ATTEST:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
Sherri Bellard, TMRC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Vale.is "Val" izeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
Pamela D. Langford, Director of Planning &
Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
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OIL AND GAS DRILLING PERMIT
Having filed an application in accordance with Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances regulating the drilling,
completion, reworking and operation of oil and gas wells and City Council Resolution No.
having authorized the issuance of this drilling permit upon satisfaction of all applicable requirements and
this use being a use authorized by the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance and having satisfied all other
applicable requirements of said Chapter 66, Article I, Aspect Energy, LLC (hereinafter called "Permittee")
is hereby granted a permit to drill and operate an oil and gas well at the following described site more
particularly described in said application:
64.78-ACRES OF LAND OUT OF SECTION 9,
T&NO RR CO SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 242
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
EXHIBIT "B"
By making application and acceptance of this Permit by the Permittee, said Permittee agrees to comply
with all Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur as are now provided or as hereafter may be provided pertaining
to the operations for the drilling and production of oil and gas, said provisions being incorporated by
reference in this Permit, and having the same force and effect as if copied verbatim in this permit.
Permittee hereby further agrees to defend, exonerate, indemnify and hold the City of Port Arthur harmless
from any and all liability arising out of the granting of, or Permittee's operations pursuant to, this permit and
to defend, exonerate, indemnify and hold the City of Port Arthur harmless from any and all liability of every
kind and nature whatsoever which may arise because of any act done or omitted by Permittee or successors
thereto. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall apply to Permittee regardless of whether or not
it is alleged and/or proved that said liability was caused in part by an act or omission of the City. The
performance of this indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall be insured by contractual liability
insurance as required by Chapter 66.
The term of this Permit shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date of the Permit and renewable
yearly thereafter, upon applying for such extension in writing to the Director of Code Enforcement and to
City Council as long as the Permittee is engaged in drilling or commercial operations pursuant to such
permit.
Neither Chapter 66 or the Code of Ordinances, nor any permit issued thereunder, nor this permit shall be
interpreted to grant any right or license to the Permittee to enter upon, use or occupy in any respect of the
drilling or operation of any well, any surface land except by the written contract of the surface owner; nor
shall it limit or prevent the free right of the owner to contract for the amount of damages, rights or privileges
with respect to his own land and property.
Dated this day of June, A.D. 2021
ACCEPTED:
Name of Permittee: Aspect Energy, LLC
By:
Title:
Building Official:
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EXHIBIT "B"
NOTE
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