HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15606: TCEQ ANNUAL WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT FEESMEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Kelly Eldridge, Director of Utility Operations ,~~~~~
DATE: November 3, 2009
RE; Proposed Resolution No. 15606
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve payment to the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality totaling $72,842.50 for annual Consolidated Water Quality Fees (CWQ Assessment Fee).
Account to be charged: 410-1256-532.54-00.
BACKGROUND:
Senate Bill 818 requires a comprehensive water quality assessment (evaluation) in each river basin in
Texas (Texas Water Code §26.0135). Senate Bi11818 requires the TCEQ to recover the reasonable costs
of the assessment program from wastewater permit and water use permit holders. The permitted daily
average flow and maximum pollutant loading aze used as the basis for calculating these fees.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Wastewater TreatmentDivision
budget account no.410-1256-532.54-00. This amount shows an increase of $6,074.00 from last year's
total of $66,768.50.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
I recommend the City Council approve P.R. No. 15606, which approves payment of these State
mandated fees as billed by the TCEQ.
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P.R No. 15606
11/03/09 aw
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $72,842.50 FOR THE TCEQ ArNNUAL
CONSOLIDATED WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
FEES FOR ALL FOUR (4) WASTEWATER TREATMENT
FACILITIES N THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
ACCOUNT N0.410-1256-532.54-00.
WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, in accordance with
Section 26.0135 of the Texas Water Code, requires a comprehensive water quality assessment
(evaluation) in each river basin in Texas. Section 26.0135 of the Texas Water Code requires the
TCEQ to recover the reasonable costs of the assessment program from wastewater permit and
water use pemut holders. This fee is based on the permitted flow limits (daily average flow) and
traditional pollutant limits, without regazd to the actual amount or quality of any dischazge for the
permitted facility. This total fee also consolidates the annual wastewater inspection fees. The
total fee (Exhibit A) is $72,842.50 for all four (4) wastewater treatment facilities in the City of
Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Port Arthur aze requested to
authorize payment of funds for the Consolidated Water Quality Assessment Fees totaling
$72,842.50.. , payable to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as billed;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble aze true and correct; and,
e yor an i ouncr approve paymen or a o o
required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); and,
P. R No.15606
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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
A.D., 2009 at a Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
Deloris Prince, Mayor
AP~PR~yO~VED AS TO FORM:
..(JG'C.t`
Val Tizeno, Acting ~ Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION
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Kelly El ~dge
Duector of Utility Operations
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Deborah Echols
Director of Finance
Account No.410-1256-532.54-00
EXHIBIT A
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Please return coupon with payment. For questions concerning charges or site ~ 72,842.50 I
location, please call 512-239-4671. ttt
See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEO Contact Telephone Numbers.
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT
INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK
:EO VIPP Farm AR41A 0216-06
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DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON
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CHECK HERE IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED.
PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON BACK
INVOICES NOT PAID WITHIN
30 DAYS OF INVOICE DATE WILL
ACCRUE PENALTIES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
ATTN: UTILITY OPERATIONS DIREC
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