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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: March 22, 2022
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton; City Manager
From: Flozelle C. Roberts, EIT, MEng,MBA; Director of Public Works
RE: P.R. 22462: Earth Day Clean-up throughout the City
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to authorize the City Manager to facilitate participation in this year's Earth
Day celebration.
Background:
The City of Port Arthur always seeks opportunities to garner participation in the clean-up of the City. To
that end,the City has conducted various clean ups,tire collections,and other seasonal solid waste clean-ups.
Earth Day is Friday, April 22, 2022, and the City is committed to staging week-long activities for its final
event. The City of Port Arthur Earth Day Committee has been formed and will oversee the activities of the
Earth Day Clean-up slated for Saturday, April 23, 2022.
This year's slogan is "Earth Day Every Day!" The Committee has identified major thoroughfares that will
be assigned to volunteers who have signed in and registered for participation in this worthwhile cause.
The Committee will be responsible for management of donations from industries, commercial entities,
and community groups. Donations from sponsors will be in the form of volunteers,supplies,equipment,
and money. All donations will be handled according to the guidelines regulated by the City.
Budget Impact:
The budget impact has not been determined at this time; however, it is contingent upon donations
received, and this resolution will be amended before the event to reflect budget impact.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur City Council approve PR 22462 to facilitate participation in
a citywide Earth Day Clean-Up.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S EARTH
DAY CELEBRATION AND VARIOUS PARTICIPATORY EVENTS FROM
APRIL 18, 2022, THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is committed to ensuring that the City is clean and
safe for its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, Earth Day will give citizens, businesses, community groups and agencies an
opportunity to partner in keeping the City clean; and,
WHEREAS, Earth Day is Friday, April 22, 2022, with the City of Port Arthur's Earth Day
Committee planning participatory events throughout the week, beginning April 18th, prior to
Earth Day under the direction of the City Manager; and,
WHEREAS, the Committee has planned a City-wide cleanup on Saturday, April 23, 2022,
with major thoroughfares selected for clean-up, see Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, Citizens and local businesses are welcome to participate in the planned
activities; and,
WHEREAS, any donations that may be provided by to the City in furtherance of Earth
Day activities will be maintained and inventoried by the Committee and accepted by the City
Council in the form of a Resolution in accordance with the City's donation policy; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the Earth Day Celebration is herein deemed an appropriate
action; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
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THAT, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes the City Manager to
facilitate participation in the Earth Day Event; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution Number be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D.
2022 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
Attest:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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City Attorney City Manager
APPROVED AS FOR AVAILABILITY OF
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Kandy Daniel
Interim Director of Finance
Flozelle C. Roberts, EIT, MEng, MBA
Director of Public Works
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Clifton illiams, PPB
Purchasing Manager
Exhibit A
Areas Proposed for Cleanup on Earth Day Activity-April 23, 2022
o Frequently traveled thoroughfares within districts 1-4
• Memorial Blvd
• Dequeen Blvd
• Stillwell Blvd
• Woodworth Blvd
• Thomas Blvd
• Savannah Blvd
• City Parks
• Pavilion Area
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Pavilion, 501 Procter Street
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Re_gisl-ration begins 8:00
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