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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: October 26, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Chandra Alpough. Director of Parks and Recreation Ut.,
RE: P.R. 23424—Donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc for Roosevelt Park
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 23424
authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of
$50,000.00 for a dog park at Roosevelt 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 go towards a dog park at Roosevelt Park.
This will be the first dog park in the City of Port Arthur.
Budget Impact:
There is no budgetary impact accepting this donation.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 23424 authorizing the acceptance
of a donation from Cheniere Energy, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 for a dog park at
Roosevelt 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. 23424
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. FOR A DOG PARK ON
ROOSEVELT 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, the Cheniere Energy, Inc. wants to donate $50,000.00 for a dog park on
Roosevelt 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 for a dog park on Roosevelt Park as denoted in
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., 2023, 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.23424
10/26/2023 ca
Thurman"Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno, Esq.
C
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
City Manager
Chandra Alpough 4aL ACeR/L--,
Director of Parks and Recreation
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Kandy Daniel
lithtNtit Director of Finance
Clifton Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
P. R.No. 23424
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EXHIBIT "A"
CHENIERE
Sabine Pass LNG, L.P. October 25,2023
9243 Gulf Beach Hwy
Cameron, LA 70631
Phone: (337) 569-7700
Fax:(337) 569-7711
Cheniere.com
Dear, Mrs. Alpough
Cheniere Energy, Inc. is pleased to offer the City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation Department a
$50,000 donation to support the inclusion of a dog park at Roosevelt Park located at 1900 Gulfway
Dr. We wish to distribute the funds in November of 2023.
We are proud to again partner with the City of Port Arthur and contribute to the initiatives that add
value to the wonderful city.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller
Amy Miller
Local Government,Community Affairs
Cheniere Energy
9243 Gulf Beach Hwy
Cameron, LA 70631
Direct: +1-337-569-7816
Mobile: +1-337-274-3336
cheniere.com