HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23635: DISANNEXATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF LAND, HWY 87 NEAR TAYLOR'S BAYOU AND THE INTERCOASTAL WATER WAY , REQUEST BY LANDOWNER, GT LOGISTICS, LLC P.R. No. 23635
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCEEDING WITH THE
DISANNEXATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ALONG
STATE HIGHWAY 87 NEAR TAYLOR'S BAYOU AND THE
INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY AT THE REQUEST OF LANDOWNER,
GT LOGISTICS, LLC
WHEREAS, the City received official notice from landowner, GT Logistics, LLC
requesting to disannex four parcels of land located within the corporate limits of Port
Arthur, Texas, upon which a portion of GT Logistics' proposed new industrial
construction project known as the "Blue Ammonia Terminal Project" will be located on
as described in the attached Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City may disannex land in accordance with the procedure
denoted in Section 43.142 of the Texas Local Government Code, and Article I, Section
6, of the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the citizens to authorize
proceeding with the disannexation of the property as described, as requested by
landowner; and
WHEREAS, upon final approval of the disannexation, the City will enter into an
in lieu of tax agreement, (i.e., Industrial District Agreement (IDA)) with GT Logistics,
LLC for the proposed Blue Ammonia Terminal Project and included the disannex parcels
into the agreement as the "Affected Area".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorize proceeding with the
disannexation of the property as set forth in Section 43.142 of the Texas Local
Government Code, and per Article I, Section 6, of the City Charter.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of ,
A.D., 2024, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by
the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Thurman Bartle,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
AP//P�ROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tizeno,
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, CPM
City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
CALVERT EAVES CLARKE & STELLY, L.L.P.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BEAUMONT TOWER
MICHAEL K.EAVES PHONE:409.832.8885
MANAGING PARTNER 2615 CALDER AVENUE,SUITE 1070 FAX:409.832.888E
BEAUMONT,TEXAS 77702 MEAVES@CALVERT-EAVES.COM
WWW.CALVERT•EAVES.COM
February 9,2024
Via E-Mail
Ms. Valecia R. Tizeno
City Attorney
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
444 4'1' Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
RE: Request for de-annexation by GT Logistics, LLC; Our File No.: 12420.0002
Dear Val:
On behalf of GT Logistics, LLC, and further to our recent discussions with Mr. Burton, Mr.
Tran, Mr. Thigpen and Ms. Langford, we hereby formally request de-annexation of the following
parcels of property that are located in the limits of the City of Port Arthur, and upon which a portion
of GT Logistics' proposed Blue Ammonia Terminal Project will be located in the event that project
goes forward:
111 Property ID 140857
Property ID 245643
Property ID 245644
Property ID 420193
GT Logistics is requesting de-annexation for the purpose of entering into a limited-term
Industrial Agreement with the City of Port Arthur in connection with that portion of the proposed Blue
Ammonia Terminal Project that will be situated on the above parcels. We are enclosing a parcel map
that outlines the area contained in the above parcels,along with details of the above parcels we obtained
from the Jefferson Central Appraisal District.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
With best regards, I remain,
Very truly yours,
CALVERT EAVES CL TELLY,L.L.P.
By:
Michael K. Eaves
MKE/mmw
Attach.
CALVERT EAVES CLARKE&STELLY,L.L.P.
Ms. Valecia R. Tizeno
February 9,2024
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cc: Mr. Huy Tran (via e-mail,w/attach.)
Compliance Officer
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
444 4th Street
Port Arthur,Texas 77640
Mr. John Spillner (via e-mail,w/attach.)
Sr. Manager, Property Tax
HOWARD ENERGY PARTNERS
16211 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 202
San Antonio,Texas 78256
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