HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23584: SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES , DISANNEXATION OF FOUR PARCELS P. R. No. 23584
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATES AS IT PERTAINS
TO THE DISANNEXATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF LAND BEING
APPROXIMATELY 11.59 ACRES LOCATED ALONG STATE HIGHWAY
87 NEAR TAYLOR'S BAYOU AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROPERTY OWNERS,AGENCIES, UTILITIES,
AND RAILROADS PURSUANT TO SECTION 43.062 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2024, the City of Port Arthur received an official letter
requesting to disannex property located within the corporate limits of Port Arthur,Texas, as
described in the attached Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Section 43.142 and City
of Port Arthur Charter Article I, Section 6(B), the City may disannex the property; and
WHEREAS, two public hearings are required with due notice as in the same manner
as provided by law for the annexation of territory before disannexing the territory; and
WHEREAS, Section 43.062 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City must also
provide notice of the public hearings to property owners, agencies, utilities, railroads at
least thirty (30) days prior to the first public hearing.
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 dates of the publication of the Notice in the newspaper will be
March 16, 2024 and March 23, 2024, and as otherwise required by law.
Section 3. That public hearings for the disannexation will be held on April 9,
2024 at 6:00 p.m. and on April 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Section 4. That the City has sent notice to all property owners, including railroad
companies, agencies, and utilities that may own land in the area by certified mail, return
receipt requested. This includes, but is not limited to, sending notice to the Kansas City
Southern Railroad Company, the Southern Pacific Railroad Company (now known as Union
Pacific Railroad), Entergy Services, Inc., Southwestern Bell (now known as AT&T
Southwest) and Texas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK, Inc. (formerly Southern Union
Gas), Port Arthur Independent School District, and Sabine Pass Independent School
District.
Section 5. 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 Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor: ,
Councilmembers:
NOES: .
Thurman Bill Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Bla k,
Interim City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, CPM
City Manager
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°i 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:
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: c.
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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