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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
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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:
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Thurman"Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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
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Clifton illiams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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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