HomeMy WebLinkAboutK. TCEQ - ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEECity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBrECT _ - - PAGE
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2010-
11/24/09 ccTCEQ,waler Authorize Payment of $45,945.50 to Texas Commission on 1 of 1
system Fee Environmental Quality for the Annual Water System Fee.
'' RECOMMENDATION
I rewmmend that the City Council authorize funds to pay the annual Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) Water System Fee in the amount of $45,945.50, charged to account no. 410-1252-532.54-00.
BACKGROUND
This fee was established for services provided to public water systems in the State. The services which are
covered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality include the following:
1. Schedules analysis of drinking water for chemical wntent;
2. Collection of samples of drinking water. for chemical analyses;
3: Reviews system data for evaluation of sampling waivers;
_4. Inspects public water systems;
5. Reviews plans for new systems and major improvements to existing systems; and,
6. Provides technical assistance as needed.
-This fee is currently authorized by Texas Water Code Subchapter E: Fees for Public Water Systems, §290.51.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Last yeaz, this fee was $7,945, and $8,000 was budgeted this year. The State legislature amended the fee schedule
in. July 2009 to-raise fees to this new level. We have tratisferred any remaining capital fiinds from other:.
departmental divisions to cover this new, higher fee in the Utility Operations Department, Water Purification
Division budget account No. 410-1252-532.54-00.
STAFFINGJEMPLOYEE EFFECT
.None:
SUMMARY.
Lrecommend that the City Council authorize the funds nceded to pay these State mandated fees as billed by
the TCEQ.: :
Kelly El idge Deborah Echols
.Director of Utili O erations Director of Finance
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Clty Manager []APPROVE OOTHER (DESCRIBE) SECRETARY
DATE
INVOICE COMPANY: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
~~ TEXAS COMMISSION ON ACCOUNT: 9i23ooos
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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DETACH BOTTOM PORTION AND RETURN WRH PAYMENT KEEP TOP,P~OI ~l p~u~ YOUR R LATE FEES.;,, ~ BAI:ANCE,R
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This fee is based on data reported from the last inspection prior to.11l30I09. 45,945.50
Please call 512-239-4691 for assistance with the calculation of PLEASEePAYTHIS AMOUNT t t t
See REVERSE SIDE for Explanation of Charges and TCEQ Contact Telephone Numbers. INCLUDE ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK
TCEQ VIPP Form AR61 A 024 B-O6
NOV04,09
DETACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:
~~ TEXAS COMMISSION ON
`~ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PO BOX 1089
C!0 STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS CITY M
PORT ARTHUR TX 77641-1089
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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
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