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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22664: DONATION FROM CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. FOR DOWNTOWN PAVILION r r r vtriP www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: August 30, 2022 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Chandra Alpough, Director of Parks and Recreation , RE: P.R. 22664—Donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. for Downtown Pavilion Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 22664 authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 for improvements to the downtown Pavilion. 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 fund improvements to the downtown Pavilion. Budget Impact: There is no budgetary impact accepting this donation. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 22664 authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Cheniere Energy,Inc. in the amount of$50,000.00 for improvements to the downtown Pavilion. "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. 22664 8/30/2022 ca RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT $50,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN PAVILION 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 the downtown Pavilion; 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 the downtown Pavilion as attached hereto as Exhibit"A". 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., 2022, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: (Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: P. R.No. 22664 8/30/2022 ca Thurman"Bill" Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: �L1 Val Tizeno, Esq. City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ron Burton City Manager Chandra Alpough Director of Parks and Recreation APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Kandy Daniel Interim Director of Finance (L4,&Ø Clifton illiams, CPPB Purchasing Manager P. R.No. 22664 8/30/2022 ca EXHIBIT "A" CHENIERE FOUNDATION August 16, 2022 Mrs. Chandra Alpough 444 Fourth St Port Arthur, TX 77641 Tax ID#: 74-6001885 Dear Mrs. Alpough, At Cheniere we are proud of our long tradition of responsible corporate citizenship, and we are deeply committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Through the Cheniere Foundation, the company implements programs to positively impact local communities through volunteer efforts, financial contributions, and in-kind donations. As recommended by our Local Government and Community Affairs team at our Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility (SPL) in Cameron Parish, please find enclosed a donation in the amount of $50,000 (Check#1349) to support the safety improvements to The Pavilion in Downtown Port Arthur. We are pleased to be able to provide you with this support and wish you all the best in your efforts to enrich the lives of Port Arthur residents. Please send an acknowledgement letter to the address below. Sincerely, Awvy M i�LL Amy Miller Local Government and Community Affairs Cheniere Energy, Sabine Pass Liquefaction cc: Wendy Craven Enclosure Cheniere Foundation • 700 Milam Street, Suite 1900 • Houston,TX 77002 • phone:713.375.5000 •fax:713.375.6000