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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
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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:
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Thurman"Bill"Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FO •
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPRO • AS ;0 ADMINISTRATION:
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Director of Pleasure Island
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Clifto Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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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
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[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
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