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I INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: December 28, 2022
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To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief 656'
RE: PR 22958 —Grant/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 grant/donation from The Williams Companies,Inc. for the First Responder Support.
Background:
The Port Arthur Fire Department received an unsolicited grant/donation from a premier energy
infrastructure company, The Williams Companies, Inc. for First Responder Support in the
amount of$2,000.00.
Budget Impact:
These funds will be deposited in General Funds/Donations from Industry account 001-00-000-
4731-00-00-000.
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. 22958
12/28/22 gb/nmt
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
GRANT/DONATION FROM THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.
FOR FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2, 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 check for
said donation in the amount of $2 , 000 . 00 attached as
"Exhibit A" ; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be deposited in City of Port
Arthur Account Number 001-00-000-4731-00-000 .
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 hereby authorizes the City
Manager to accept the donation in the amount of $2 , 000 . 00
from 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 January,
A.D. , 2023 , at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote : AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
P.R. No. 22958
12/28/22 gb/nmt
NOES :
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Greg Benso
Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
APPROVED FOR FINANCE :
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Kandy Ddiel
Director of Finance
Exhibit "A"
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Williams.
BECEIVE
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Port Arthur Fire Department
Fire Chief Larry Richard
P. 0. 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$2,000.00 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,
Sak ca9
Sara Delgado
Director, Brand
The Williams Companies, Inc.
Williiivii, One Williams Center
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Check Date: 12-DEC-22
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