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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 19, 2021
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief
RE: PR 22212 - Donation from the Williams Companies, Inc. for First Responder
Support
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution
accepting a donation from The Williams Companies, Inc. for the First Responder Support.
Background:
The Port Arthur Fire Department received an unsolicited donation from a premier energy
infrastructure company, The Williams Companies, Inc. for First Responder Support in the
amount of$1,000.00.
Budget Impact:
These funds will be deposited in Miscellaneous /Contributions -Donations Revenue Account
15 5-00-000-473 0-00-00-000.
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends approval of this resolution.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 22212
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
DONATION FROM THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. FOR
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1, 000 . 00
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Fire Department received a
donation from the Williams Companies, Inc . , a premier
energy infrastructure company for support of First
Responders; and
WHEREAS, the Williams Company, Inc . issued a check
for said donation in the amount of $1, 000 . 00 attached as
"Exhibit A" ; and
WHEREAS, the donated funds will be deposited in City
of Port Arthur Account Number 155-00-000-4730-00-00-000 .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the
preamble are true and correct .
Section 2 . The City Council herby authorized the City
Manager to accept the donation in the amount of $1, 000 . 00
from the Williams Companies, Inc . for support of First
Responders .
Section 3 . That a copy of the caption of this
resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
, 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: .
P.R. No. 22212
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Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val t o ()AY:lt-, 0-1‘ d.pfut.,ft,
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
P.R. No. 22212
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EXHIBIT "A"
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OCT 15 2021 Williams®
BY:
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October 6, 2021
Port Arthur Fire Department
Fire Chief Larry Richard
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
Dear Grantee:
As a premier energy infrastructure company that handles clean-burning natural gas used every day to heat homes, cook food
and generate electricity, one of our Core Values & Beliefs is to support the communities where its employees work and live.
That is why it is with great pleasure we enclose a check in the amount of $1,000.00 representing Williams' contribution for
General Operating Support. Note that this grant may consist of two checks.
Please know that any recognition you wish to provide for this grant is greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact us if you need
our logo for any recognition purposes. Formal recognition should be given to Williams. This grant is restricted and may only
be used for the following purpose:
General Operating Support
Your organization's deposit negotiation or endorsements of the enclosed grant check(s) will constitute its agreement to the
terms and conditions as set forth below.Additionally, this grant is distributed with the following conditions:
o The grant is to be used exclusively for the above-described purpose.
o The funds may not be expended for any political or lobbying activity.
o Your organization is responsible for the expenditure of funds and for maintaining adequate supporting records
consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
We wish you much success and look forward to hearing how our partnership with your organization is making a positive
impact in your community. We would also appreciate any photos or videos related to the grant project that we might use to
promote your organization on our social media channels. We invite you to connect with us online at www.williams.com, follow
us on Twitter (@Williamsupdates), and like us on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/Williamsenergyco). Please tag us in social
media posts related to the project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)team via e-mail at
CSR(@,Williams.com.
Sincerely,
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Sara Delgado
Manager Community Relations&Charitable Giving
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