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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22211: DONATION FROM CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. FOR PEOPLES PARK (/n jam`\ ,. www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 19, 2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Chandra Alpough, Director of Parks and Recreation(fk--- RE: P.R. 22211 —Donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. for Peoples Park Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 22211 authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 for improvements to Peoples Park. Background: The City of Port Arthur supports community participation in improving the City's quality of life. Cheniere Energy, Inc. wants to donate $50,000.00 to find improvements to Peoples Park. Budget Impact: There is no budgetary impact accepting this donation. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 22211 authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of$50,000.00 for improvements to Peoples Park. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294 P.R.No. 22211 10/19/2021 ca RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT $50,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PEOPLES PARK WHEREAS, the City Council deems "quality of life" pivotal to the social, psychological and economic well-being of the community; and, WHEREAS, the City Council supports community participation in improving the city's quality of life; and, WHEREAS, Cheniere Energy, Inc. wants to donate $50,000.00 to fund improvements to Peoples Park; 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. That the City Council directs the City Manager to accept a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of$50,000.00 to fund improvements to Peoples Park. Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D., 2021. at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: (Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: CHENIERE Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. October 21, 2021 9243 Gulf Beach Hwy Cameron, LA 70631 Phone:(337) 569-7700 Fax:(337)569-7711 Cheniere.com Dear Port Arthur City Council Members, Cheniere Energy was recently informed of the City of Port Arthur's vision to create a people- centric downtown area that defines and expands its regional identity for decades to come. By strengthening the city's regional profile, Port Arthur will once again position itself as an economic and cultural center of Southeast Texas. Efforts towards this end have been described in the city's Downtown Revitalization Plan. Cheniere both believes and supports Port Arthur's vision fully. To demonstrate their support, Cheniere has committed $50,000.00 to fund improvements to People's Park. These funds will help enhance People's Park by making it a flexible-use space able to promote public access to recreation, outdoor gatherings, and regularly scheduled community events. Additionally, enhancements to People's Park will coincide with the successful redevelopment of the Pavilion. Improvements to the park will allow for events to be planned in tandem with the Pavilion. It is Cheniere's hope that these funds foster a collaborative relationship with the city and help realize Port Arthur's vision for downtown. Sincerely, %/t e4 7/VreZ Moises Murillo Specialist, Local Government and Community Affairs • r' DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT I AUTHORIZE: The City of Port Arthur, Texas and the Bank listed below to deposit my net pay check automatically into my account each payday. The City of Port Arthur to initiate any necessary debit entries to correct any error, provided that any corrections not exceed the total of the original amount credited. Authorization will remain in effect until the City of Port Arthur has received written notice from me of its termination and the City of Port Arthur has reasonable opportunity to act on it. Employee Name(Please Print) Telephone Number:Work Home/Cell Department/Division Bank Name Address Primary Account Number(routine#) (Checking/saving#) Secondary Account Number(routine#) (Checking/saving#) ****** attach cancelled/voided check or printed deposit slip*********** (If-depositing to multiple accounts please indicate the amount or%to be deposited in the secondary account and remainder will be - deposited in primary account). Employee Signature Date AUTHORIZATION TO DISCONTINUE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT I hereby request the City of Port Arthur to discontinue the automatic deposit of my payroll check. Name Bank Signature Date