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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24198: ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE S.A.L.T. CLUB OI f`^iff fY�_ www.PortArthurTx.go\ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: February 24, 2025 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: George Davis, Director of Pleasure Island RE: P.R. 24198—Acceptance of a donation from the S.A.L.T. Club Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to request the City Council's approval of P.R. No. 24198 authorizing the City Manager through the Pleasure Island Department to accept a donation in the form of trash receptacles from the S.A.L.T. Club for the beautification of Pleasure Island. Background: Cheniere Energy donated$17,000.00 to the S.A.L.T. Club and they purchased trash receptacles for both the North and South Levees on Pleasure Island. The S.A.L.T. Club recognizes the huge difference in trash being placed in the receptacles throughout the island and wants the same on both levees. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R.No. 24198 authorizing the City Manager through the Pleasure Island Department to accept a donation in the form of trash receptacles from the S.A.L.T. Club for the beautification of Pleasure Island. "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. # 24198 02/26/2024 gd RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THROUGH THE PLEASURE ISLAND DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF TRASH RECEPTACLES FROM THE S.A.L.T. CLUB FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF PLEASURE ISLAND. WHEREAS, In its efforts to be productive, healthy, and safe, Cheniere Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, donated $20,000.00 to the Sabine Anglers League of Texas Club(S.A.L.T.Club) to promote responsible environmental stewardship and manage and mitigate potential environmental risks in the communities; and, WHEREAS, the S.A.L.T. Club, dedicated to fostering community growth, acquired multiple trash receptacles for the North and South Levees on Pleasure Island; and, WHEREAS, The S.A.L.T. Club is committed to improving and preserving the beauty of Pleasure Island by donating the newly acquired trash receptacles to the Pleasure Island Department. (Exhibit A); 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. The City Manager,through the Pleasure Island Department, is herein authorized to accept the donation from the S.A.L.T. Club in the form of trash receptacles for the beautification of Pleasure Island. 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 March, A.D., 2025, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:(Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: P. R. #24198 02/26/2024 gd Thurman"Bill"Bartie Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FO • Roxann Pais Cotroneo City Attorney APPRO • AS ;0 ADMINISTRATION: fkb ‘ **11111 --- Ronald B t 'PM City - .ger r George Davis Director of Pleasure Island /4' Ch'd-Wi Clifto Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Exhibit A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 02/19/2025 S.A.L.T. Club-Sabine Anglers League of Texas Dear Miss Amy Miller of Cheniere Energy—Sabine Pass Liquefaction Facility (SPL) We have received your company's check#1566 in the amount of$20,000 and deposited today (Feb. 19, 2025) in our Wells Fargo account for the SALT Club. We are sending you this letter in acknowledgement of receipt of the money at your request, and to let you know that we deposited the generous amount today. The SALT Club wants to thank Cheniere for their continued support of our club and to the community that we support. The money is greatly appreciated for we are in need of some safety improvements/enhancements to the Club in the near future. Sincerely, jame�spc vrow S.A.L.T Club President—409-719-2418 Jim Morrissey S.A.L.T Club Interim Book Keeper—409-790-3347 ! Outlook [NON-CoPA] Salt Club From James Sparrow <jsparrow97@yahoo.com> Date Tue 3/4/2025 2:36 PM To George Davis <george.davis@portarthurtx.gov> 1 attachment(58 KB) Cheniere Letter of Acknowledgement of$20K Feb 19 2025.docx; Good afternoon Mr. Davis, The Salt Club received a donation from Cheniere for $20,000.We are working with Shane Jennings and we will order 17 garbage cans to donate to the city for Pleasure Island. I attached the letter we sent to Cheniere after receiving the check. Any questions or concerns please give me a call. James Sparrow (409)719-2418 Begin forwarded message: