HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15015: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR EDAP FUNDINGPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen B. Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT' P.R. #15015 -Authorization to Apply for EDAP Funding
DATE 10 December 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15015, authorizing
applying to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for funding for water and sanitary
sewer projects.
BACKGROUND:
The TWDB has instituted the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) to provide
funding for water and sanitary sewer projects. The initial phase of this program is for
planning, acquisition, and design (PAD). Authorization by the Council to apply for EDAP
funding for the PAD phase is a requirement of the program. In addition, the resolution
designates certain agencies or persons to be able to represent the City to the TWDB.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL. EFFECT:
None.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15015, authorizing
applying to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for funding for water and sanitary
sewer projects.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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PR 15015
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: FROM THE
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AUTHORIZING :THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR~ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
BE IT RESOLVED`BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
SECTION is THAT, an application is hereby approved and authorized to be
filed with the Texas Water Development Board seeking financial assistance in an
amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide for the costs of water and' sewer projects.
SECTION 2: THAT, the City Manager be and is hereby designated the
authorized representative of the City of Port Arthur for purposed of furnishing. such
informatidn and executing such documents as may be required, in connection with the
preparation and filing of such application for financial assistance. and the rules of the.
Texas Water Development Board.
SECTION 3: THAT, the following firms and individuals are. authorized and
directed to aid and assist in the preparation and submission of such application and
appear on behalf of and represent the City of Port Arthur before any hearing held by
the Texas Water Development Board on such application, to wit: .
Financial Advisor: First Southwest Company
Bond Counsel: Vinson and Elkins
Consultant: Dale Watson
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SECTION 4: THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon
the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of A.D. 2008
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:.
Mayor
Attest:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
V Rte- ~l ti~9'~n.~t
City Attornpey
CON OQ,hIkLF O~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons
City Manager
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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