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P.R. No. 23766
05/14/24 spy
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PORT ARTHUR
OFFSHORE WIND HUB ON PLEASURE ISLAND TO BE
PRODUCED BY DILIGENCE OFFSHORE SERVICES
LLC
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2024, Diligence Offshore Services, LLC made a presentation to
Port Arthur City Council concerning the proposed development of the Port Arthur Offshore Wind
Hub on Pleasure Island; and,
WHEREAS, as a City, we are committed to support economic development and cost-
effective energy solutions for our community; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is committed to secure a reliable and long-term
supply of wind energy to meet the growing energy demands of our city, reduce our carbon
footprint, and support renewable energy development initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest for the City of Port Arthur to support the initiative
with all available assistance and resources for the successful implementation of the proposed
development.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT,the facts and opinion in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT,the City of Port Arthur is fully committed to support the proposed development of
the Port Arthur Offshore Wind Hub on Pleasure Island as presented by Diligence Offshore
Services, LLC; and,
THAT,the City of Port Arthur will assist with all available support and resources to enable
a successful implementation of the initiative; and
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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
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 Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED ASTO� FO
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-s M. Black,
erim City Attorney
APPROVED i' ' - RATION:
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Ronald Burton, C'
City Manage