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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 18, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews,P.E.,Water Utilities Director
RE: P.R.No. 24809—Executing an Encroachment Agreement with GENESIS for the
Hwy 365 Force Main Replacement Project.
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to request the City Council's approval to authorize the City
Manager to execute a Consent to Use the Easement Area (Encroachment Agreement) with
Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company, LLC and Genesis Pipeline Company, LLC for the
purpose of constructing, installing, laying,maintaining, and improving a portion of the sanitary
sewer force main along FM 365 near Sassine Avenue and Riley Street.
Background:
Pursuant to Resolution 25-050, the City entered into a contract with ALLCO, LLC for the
Highway 365 Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement Project along FM 365, which involves
replacing the existing 8-inch force main with a new 16-inch force main to convey flows from
the Highway 365 Lift Station to the manhole beyond West Port Arthur Road, spanning
approximately 9,300 linear feet to address the critical conditions that caused multiple overflows
and TCEQ violations from 2020.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 25-310, a utility easement was granted to the City by LaBelle
Properties, LTD for a portion of property located along FM 365 at West Port Arthur Road and
Riley Street for the sanitary sewer main replacement project.
The easement area granted by LaBelle Properties, LTD is an existing pipeline corridor in which
other companies have been granted easement rights over the same property, including an area
where the City's proposed sewer line will cross a pipeline owned by Cameron Highway Oil
Pipeline Company, LLC and operated by Genesis Pipeline Company, LLC, located along
Sassine Avenue and Riley Street near West Port Arthur Road in Port Arthur, Texas.
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In order to proceed with the sewer force main replacement project where it crosses the pipeline
facilities of Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company, LLC, operated by Genesis Pipeline
Company, LLC, the City and its contractor, ALLCO, LLC is required to execute a Consent to
Use the Easement Area(Encroachment Agreement).
Budget Impact:
There is no budgetary impact for this Encroachment Agreement.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 24809, approving the
Encroachment Agreement as discussed/outlined above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
PR No.24809
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONSENT TO USE THE EASEMENT AREA
(ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT) WITH CAMERON
HIGHWAY OIL PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC AND GENESIS
PIPELINE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING, INSTALLING, LAYING, MAINTAINING,
AND IMPROVING A PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER
FORCE MAIN ALONG FM 365 NEAR SASSINE AVENUE
AND RILEY STREET
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution 25-050,the City entered into a contract with ALLCO,
LLC for the Highway 365 Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement Project along FM 365, which
involves replacing the existing 8-inch force main with a new 16-inch force main to convey flows
from the Highway 365 Lift Station to the manhole beyond West Port Arthur Road, spanning
approximately 9,300 linear feet to address the critical conditions that caused multiple overflows
and TCEQ violations from 2020; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No. 25-310,a utility easement was granted to the City
by LaBelle Properties, LTD for a portion of property located along FM 365 at West Port Arthur
Road and Riley Street for the sanitary sewer main replacement project; and
WHEREAS,the easement area granted by LaBelle Properties, LTD is an existing pipeline
corridor in which other companies have been granted easement rights over the same property,
including an area where the City's proposed sewer line will cross a pipeline owned by Cameron
Highway Oil Pipeline Company, LLC and operated by Genesis Pipeline Company, LLC, located
along Sassine Avenue and Riley Street near West Port Arthur Road in Port Arthur, Texas; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the sewer force main replacement project where it
crosses the pipeline facilities of Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company, LLC, operated by
Genesis Pipeline Company, LLC,the City and its contractor, ALLCO, LLC is required to execute
a Consent to Use the Easement Area (Encroachment Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the approval and acceptance of the agreement is hereby deemed an
appropriate course of action in order to continue the sewer main replacement project.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
THAT, the facts and recitals in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Consent to Use
the Easement Area (Encroachment Agreement) with Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company,
LLC and Genesis Pipeline Company, LLC, in substantially the same form attached hereto as
Exhibit"A"; and
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D.
2026 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
CITY OF PORT ATHUR:
Charlotte M. Moses,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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City M. ter
Suhail Kanwar, P.E.
Director of Public Services
Calvin M ews, P.E.
Water Utilities Director
APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY
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Finance Director
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Clifton E. Williams Jr., CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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Exhibit "A"
Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company,LLC
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CONSENT TO USE THE EASEMENT AREA
(Encroachment Agreement)
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
THIS CONSENT TO USE THE EASEMENT AREA (hereinafter the "Agreement"), made this
day of ,2026,by and between City of Port Arthur,having an address at 444
4th Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640 ("Owner") and Allco, LLC having an address at 6720 College Street,
Beaumont, TX 77707 ("Owner's Contractor") (hereinafter collectively referred to as "REQUESTING
PARTY"), and Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company, LLC, having offices at 811 Louisiana Street,
Suite 1200,Houston, Texas 77002,(hereinafter sometimes referred to as"GENESIS").
WHEREAS,GENESIS is the holder of that certain Grant of Pipeline Right-of-Way Easement that
crosses property located near Sassine Avenue and Riley Street in Port Arthur,Texas(the"Easement")upon
which it now maintains and operates a crude oil pipeline within said Easement area and commonly refers
to said[pipeline(s)] as its CHOPS PA Pipeline System("Genesis Pipeline");and,
WHEREAS, REQUESTING PARTY proposes to construct, install, and maintain certain
improvements consisting of one(1)24-inch steel casing with a 16-inch forced main sewer line(hereinafter
referred to as "FACILITY"), within, across, upon or over GENESIS' Easement (the "Encroachment")
and has requested GENESIS to provide consent for such Encroachment over, under,through or imposing
upon Easement and/or GENESIS' pre-existing rights;and,
WHEREAS,GENESIS is willing to grant consent to REQUESTING PARTY for the construction,
installation,and maintenance of the FACILITY within, across,upon or over GENESIS' Easement, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
WITNESSETH
(1) Subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, consent is hereby given by GENESIS to
REQUESTING PARTY, insofar as it has the right to do so, to construct, install, and maintain the
FACILITY within GENESIS' Easement. ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED
HEREIN AS"FACILITY"MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN SIX(6)MONTHS OF THE
DATE OF EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
(2) REQUESTING PARTY accepts this consent with full knowledge of GENESIS' prior rights and
existing facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing,any improvements made over,under, in,along,
across, and upon the Easement, shall not interfere with GENESIS' use and enjoyment of the
Easement,GENESIS' pre-existing rights or the Genesis Pipeline.
(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTING PARTY.
A. REQUESTING PARTY acknowledges receipt of GENESIS' "General Requirements for
Crossing Genesis Pipelines," attached as EXHIBIT A hereto and incorporated by reference
herein describing and setting forth the minimum requirements (the "CROSSING
REQUIREMENTS") and warrants that any construction, installation and/or maintenance of
the FACILITY performed or which may be performed in the future in the area of GENESIS'
Easement, will conform to the conditions and requirements listed in the CROSSING
REQUIREMENTS.
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B. REQUESTING PARTY shall only cross Easement,and specifically the Genesis Pipeline,such
that the total cover from the bottom of the Genesis Pipeline(s)to the top of the FACILITY is
at least ten feet(10').
C. REQUESTING PARTY shall provide a peep hole for GENESIS to confirm separation prior to
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D. REQUESTING PARTY shall notify GENESIS at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to any
work in the vicinity of the Easement.At GENESIS' sole option,a representative of GENESIS
may be on site during any work by REQUESTING PARTY in the vicinity of the Easement.
The presence of such representative shall in no manner relieve REQUESTING PARTY of any
responsibilities it may have hereunder or at law. Any notices or contact with GENESIS
pursuant to this section shall be as follows:
Name: Robert Findley, land management(281-793-6656)
Name: Jermain Conyers,operations(409-553-9957).
Name: Adam Young,operations(337-965-2808)
E. REQUESTING PARTY provided GENESIS project plans with the Encroachment Application
submitted to GENESIS.Prior to construction,REQUESTING PARTY shall provide GENESIS
revised written project plans and drawing to indicate compliance with the above requirements.
REQUESTING PARTY shall perform all work on the project in accordance with the revised
project plans as approved by GENESIS.
F. Within 60 days of completing the FACILITIES, REQUESTING PARTY shall provide
GENESIS with as-built drawings and a survey showing the data, location and depth of any
improvements or FACILITIES installed over or in the vicinity of the Easement.
(4) LIMITED LIABILITY. GENESIS shall not be liable for any destruction of or damages to the
FACILITY arising out of or in connection with the construction, installation, replacement,
changing the size of, repair, maintenance, operation or removal of any facilities, pipeline or
pipelines presently or hereafter located within the Easement. REQUESTING PARTY covenants
and agrees to protect,indemnify and save GENESIS,its contractors and subcontractors,and its and
their respective owners, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents,
representatives and servants (collectively,the "INDEMNIFIED PARTIES") harmless from and
against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, arbitrations, proceedings, judgments, awards,
damages, losses, costs and expenses(including attorneys' fees and disbursements)for destruction
of or damages to the FACILITY howsoever caused, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THAT CAUSED BY THE SOLE, CONCURRENT OR COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE OF
ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES,but not their gross negligence.
(5) In GENESIS' sole opinion, should the FACILITY allowed herein interfere with the construction,
installation,replacement,maintenance or operation of any existing or future facilities or pipeline(s)
located on the Easement, REQUESTING PARTY shall cause the FACILITY to be relocated or
removed,at REQUESTING PARTY's expense, so as to eliminate any such interference.
(6) INSURANCE. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the Requesting Party is a political
subdivision of the State of Texas and maintains liability protection through the Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool,a self-insurance risk pool for Texas political subdivisions, in
lieu of maintaining traditional commercial insurance policies. Accordingly, the Requesting Party
does not purchase commercial liability insurance and is unable to name GENESIS or any other
property owner as an "additional insured", as coverage through the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool is limited to Texas political subdivisions and does not extend
additional insured status to private entities. The Requesting Party's participation in the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool satisfies any insurance requirements set forth
herein. Coverage for eligible claims, if any, is available in accordance with the Pool's governing
documents and applicable Texas law.
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(7) INDEMNIFICATION. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AND RIGHTS
GRANTED HEREIN, REQUESTING PARTY HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY,
DEFEND AND HOLD GENESIS AND EACH OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES
HARMLESS OF AND FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES,
DEMANDS, SUITS, JUDGMENTS AND DEFENSE COSTS AND EXPENSES,
INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES (COLLECTIVELY, "DAMAGES"),
ATTRIBUTABLE TO DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PROPERTY (INCLUDING LOSS OF
USE THEREOF), OR BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, DISEASE OR DEATH TO
PERSONS, IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO: (I) THE
CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OR
FACILITY BY REQUESTING PARTY, ITS EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
ANYONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EMPLOYED BY THEM, OR ANYONE FOR
WHOSE ACTS ANY OF THEM MAY BE LIABLE(THE"REOUESTOR PARTIES");OR
(II) THE PRESENCE OF REOUESTOR PARTIES ON THE EASEMENT OR ANY
PREMISES ON OR IN WHICH THE GENESIS PIPELINES ARE LOCATED OR ANY
PREMISES OTHERWISE OWNED, OPERATED OR CONTROLLED BY GENESIS OR
THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, OTHER THAN AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 4, REQUESTOR SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO
INDEMNIFY INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FOR DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT SUCH
DAMAGES RESULT FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR WILFUL MISCONDUCT
OF ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY.IN ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST INDEMNIFIED
PARTIES BY ANY EMPLOYEE OF REQUESTING PARTY, REQUESTING PARTY'S
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT BE
LIMITED BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES,
COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR REQUESTING PARTY
UNDER WORKERS COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY ACTS OR OTHER
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACTS,TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS
AGREEMENT,IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY GENESIS HEREUNDER,OR FOR ANY
OTHER REASON,GENESIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO REQUESTING PARTY FOR ANY
INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER,INCLUDING LOSS OF GOODWILL OR LOSS OF PROFITS.
(8) If two or more individuals, corporations, partnerships or other business associations (or any
combination of two or more thereof)shall sign this Agreement as Requesting Party,the liability of
each such individual, corporation, partnership or other business association to perform all
obligations hereunder shall be deemed to be joint and several, and all notices, payments and
agreements given or made by,with or to any one of such individuals,corporations,partnerships or
other business associations shall be deemed to have been given or made by,with or to all of them.
In like manner,if Requesting Party shall be a partnership or other business association,the members
of which are, by virtue of statute or federal law, subject to personal liability, then the liability of
each such member shall be joint and several.
(9) Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing,and shall be
deemed to have been given when delivered by hand delivery,or when deposited in the United States
Post Office, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, if mailed.
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Notices shall be addressed as follows:
If to GENESIS:
Cameron Highway Oil Pipeline Company,LLC
811 Louisiana Street,Suite 1200
Houston,TX 77002
Attention: Legal
If to REQUESTING PARTY:
City of Port Arthur
444 4th Street
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Attention:Ron Burton,CPM,City Manager
Any party may designate a different address by giving the other party ten(10)days written notice
in the manner provided above.
(10) This Agreement is made in Texas and shall be construed, interpreted, and governed by Texas law.
The parties shall consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the Courts of Harris County, Texas, for
any action under this Agreement.
(11) The prevailing party in any judicial proceeding arising from this Agreement shall recover its
reasonable and necessary attorneys' fees pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section
271.159.
(12) This Agreement and all Exhibits and Amendments hereto shall constitute the complete
understanding of GENESIS and REQUESTING PARTY.This Agreement constitutes the sole and
only agreement of the parties to it and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral
agreements between the parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement.
(13) This Agreement shall not serve to diminish or affect the rights granted to GENESIS by the
hereinabove-referenced original Easement. It is the intent of the parties that the construction,
installation or maintenance of the FACILITIES shall not in any way interfere with or burden
GENESIS' pre-existing rights.
(14) In the event that REQUESTING PARTY(or its contractors)fails to comply with any of the terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including any Exhibits, GENESIS shall have the right
to require REQUESTING PARTY to immediately correct any deficiencies or non-conforming
work,as well as any other remedies available at law or equity.
(15) Nothing in this Agreement is intended to (or shall be construed to) create a partnership, joint
venture, agency, and fiduciary or similar relationship between the Parties, or to provide (or
constitute the agreement to provide for)the lease, sale, conveyance,transfer, or assignment of all
or any portion of GENESIS' Easement,Genesis Pipeline, or the FACILITIES.
(16) This Agreement may be assigned in whole or in part and the provisions hereof shall extend to and
be binding upon the heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the Parties hereto,
provided that REQUESTING PARTY shall obtain the prior written consent of GENESIS to any
assignment of all or any portion of this Agreement.This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their heirs, assigns, agents, administrators, successors or
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grantees, with the same force and effect as if specifically mentioned in each instance where
REQUESTING PARTY or GENESIS is named.
(17) Any waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement or cancellation
or replacement of this Agreement shall not be valid unless in writing and signed by the party against
which such waiver, alteration or modification is sought to be enforced. No waiver by either party
of any breach of any of the covenants or conditions herein contained shall be construed as a waiver
of any succeeding breach of the same or of any other covenant or condition.
(18) The headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not impact the interpretation of this
Agreement.
[Signature Page to Follow]
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EXECUTED this day of 2026.
REQUESTING PARTY:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
By:
Ron Burton,CPM
City Manager
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2026, by Ron Burton, City
Manager,on behalf of said company.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
ALLCO,LLC
By:
Name:
Title:
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2026, by
on behalf of said company.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Signature Page
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GENESIS PIPELINE TEXAS,L.P.,
By: GENESIS ENERGY,LLC,Its General Partner
By:
Ellie Sullivan
Associate General Counsel
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2026, by Ellie
Sullivan, Associate General Counsel of GENESIS ENERGY, LLC, the sole General Partner of Cameron Highway
Oil Pipeline Company,LLC,on behalf of said partnership.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Signature Page
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RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Genesis Pipeline Texas, L.P., Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P., and their affiliates
("GENESIS") operate their pipelines in accordance with the applicable regulations of the
U.S. Department of Transportation and other state and local agencies. In accordance
with regulatory requirements and internal GENESIS guidelines, GENESIS has developed
certain restrictions and requirements to protect public safety, property, and the
environment. In order to protect the integrity of GENESIS pipelines and to ensure the
safety of the public and the environment, these restrictions and requirements will apply to
all work in and around pipeline rights-of-way, easements, permits, and/or servitudes
owned or operated by GENESIS ("Right-of-Way"). Deviations from these restrictions will
require GENESIS's express written consent.
Third parties ("INSTALLERs"), prior to commencing work on or near a GENESIS Right-of-
Way, must submit an application and fee and provide detailed plans (plan and profile) for
proposed Construction, to allow GENESIS to determine to what extent the Right-of-Way
will be impacted by the proposed Construction or development activity.
"Construction" may include, but is not limited to, installation or modification of pipelines, utility
lines or other underground facilities, roads, streets, ditches or drainage canals, sewers or
septic systems, driveways, parking areas, fences, buildings, barns, garages, homes, patios,
decks, slabs, swimming pools, or any other constructions.
All development or construction projects planned in the vicinity of a GENESIS Right-of
Way are subject to formal review and approval by GENESIS prior to performance of the
work.
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. In accordance with law, INSTALLERs must contact the appropriate ONE
CALL system(s) prior to work and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2. Encroachments are not permitted, including, but not limited to, signs,
monuments, buildings, parking lots, structures, patios, decks, slabs, trees, shrubs,
manholes, swimming pools, wells, leach beds, irrigation systems, septic systems,
cesspools, impoundments or large debris (such as cars, boats, trailers, tanks,
scrap metal or boulders) within the pipeline Right-of-Way. The intention of this
restriction is to maintain an unobstructed Right-of-Way.
3. Any change in the surface grade or elevation over or along the pipeline(s)
and Right-of-Way must be approved in advance in writing.
4. Plans contemplating blasting activities (e.g., seismic surveys, explosive
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blasting)within 500 feet of the GENESIS pipelines shall be submitted to GENESIS
for approval at least ten (10) working days prior to commencement of blasting
activities. These plans must include hole depth, diameter, spacing, burden, delay
times and sequence, explosive type, maximum charge weight per delay, and blast
zone location relative to the pipelines. No blasting activities will be permitted until
GENESIS provides prior written approval of the plans. If GENESIS determines the
integrity of the pipelines will be jeopardized, then blasting will not be permitted.
5. No work may commence in or around Genesis' Right-of-Way, including
within twenty-five (25) feet of the Right-of-Way until INSTALLER has first obtained
GENESIS's written approval of INSTALLER's plan and profile regarding the
proposed crossing. Such plans shall include, but not be limited to, any boring or
excavation, any proposed addition of fill on the GENESIS Right-of-Way, and the
horizontal placement of, or routing alongside of, GENESIS pipelines by any
apparatus, drains, sewers or any other construction.
6. No work may commence until a GENESIS representative has authorized
the work to begin and there is a written agreement in place between INSTALLER
and GENESIS.
7. INSTALLER shall abide by all State & Federal Laws, Rules and Regulations
and shall operate equipment that is in good working condition and in a manner that
is conducive to a safe working environment while working in or around GENESIS's
facilities. A GENESIS representative has the authority to suspend all
excavation/construction activities in and around GENESIS facilities if the
equipment operator in GENESIS's determination appears to be unqualified or
equipment maintenance is not in accordance with applicable regulations.
8. Notice of desired work start date must be given to GENESIS a
minimum of 72 hours in advance and there should be a valid one call. At least
seventy-two (72) hours prior to commencing any excavation or other construction
activity in the vicinity of the pipelines the INSTALLER must telephone the LOCAL
ONE CALL SERVICE provider.
9. All Construction activity shall conform to all applicable federal, state, county,
and/or local regulations.
10. A third-party Excavation Safety Checklist must be signed each day prior to
beginning work on GENESIS's Right-of-Way.
11. The INSTALLER shall assume full liability for any damages to GENESIS
pipelines and facilities due to construction, excavation, or other activities.
12. Reimbursement If it is determined that a project impacts GENESIS's
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facilities, a non-refundable advance fee may be required to conduct preliminary
engineering design work. Any work performed by GENESIS to remedy such
impacts will be entirely at the INSTALLER's expense and will also require
execution of GENESIS's standard Reimbursement Agreement. Any necessary
inspection, protection, lowering, adjustment, casing, re-coating, and/or relocation
of the pipelines will not be scheduled until: (A) all prerequisite data is compiled; (B)
the appropriate agreements are executed; and (C) sufficient funds are received. It
is GENESIS's customary practice to inspect and recondition the pipeline(s) at
proposed driveway, roadway or railroad crossings, the costs for which will be borne
by the developer or owner.
13. If GENESIS deems it necessary to lower, encase, reinforce collars on, or
otherwise adjust the pipelines because of the INSTALLER'S construction activity,
the INSTALLER shall reimburse GENESIS for the cost of such lowering,
encasement, reinforce collars, or other adjustment.
B. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTIONS/USES
14. GENESIS's Right-of-Way may not be used as temporary workspace (which
includes its use for the staging, storage, or laydown of equipment, materials, or
spoil) without prior written approval from GENESIS.
15. No trucks or heavy equipment are to cross the GENESIS pipeline Right-of-
Way without approval from GENESIS. If GENESIS determines that the integrity of
the GENESIS pipelines may be jeopardized if they are crossed with heavy
equipment, a temporary road crossing to protect the pipelines and the equipment
will be required. The design of all temporary road crossings requires GENESIS'
prior written approval. All temporary road crossings will be built to the GENESIS
approved specifications. Depending upon the soil conditions, depth and character
of the pipelines, and the projected stresses induced upon the pipelines from the
vehicles which are to cross, GENESIS may require fill material of its choice to be
placed over the pipelines, ramping, matting, and/or air bridging at INSTALLER's
expense. Use of air bridging is generally preferred and may expedite approval of
the temporary crossing. All temporary road crossings will be approved for no more
than 30 days at a time with the crossing to be inspected by GENESIS field
operations personnel and approved for each additional 30-day period.
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16. Should conditions change after construction of the temporary road crossing
(e.g., heavier equipment than previously planned for or inclement weather
conditions), then the INSTALLER shall not cross the GENESIS pipelines with
equipment until the integrity of the GENESIS pipelines can be protected from the
change in condition.
17. In the case of collared pipelines, the collars are to be reinforced prior to the
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start of any construction activities.
18. Genesis Field Operations personnel will inspect the temporary crossing
every thirty (30) days, and the crossing will be subject to approval for each
additional thirty (30) day renewal.
C. EXCAVATIONS/BORE CROSSINGS/HYDRO-VAC
19. No excavations or fill activities shall be made on land adjacent to the
pipelines which will in any way alter Right-of-Way drainage patterns, impair or
withdraw the lateral support, or which will cause any subsidence or damage to the
pipelines. In all cases, the situation will be evaluated to ensure that adequate
provisions are made for corrosion control.
20. No holes are to be bored or excavated within the boundaries of the Right-
of-Way without GENESIS's prior approval. If the INSTALLER elects and GENESIS
allows INSTALLER to install its pipelines/utilities within GENESIS's Right-of-Way
by any method of boring, then the INSTALLER shall physically verify the
separation between GENESIS's facilities and the INSTALLER'S pipeline/utilities.
Where physical verification is not practical, minimum clearance will be four (4) feet
horizontally and ten (10) feet vertically.
21. Wire guided bores with ten (10) feet or greater clearance will not require
peepholes. All other bores will require installation of peepholes on the incoming
sides of GENESIS's pipeline, at the point of intersection as to view the drill stem
clearance prior to crossing.
22. No excavating or other construction activity shall be conducted within
twenty-five (25) feet of the pipeline(s) in the absence of a GENESIS representative.
The INSTALLER will assume full liability for any damage to GENESIS due to
construction/excavation activities. GENESIS is not aware of any spills that have
occurred at the location for which the INSTALLER is requesting approval or in the
vicinity thereof, but accordingly, if in the event during INSTALLER'S construction
any contaminated soil of any nature needs to be removed and disposed of it shall
be removed and disposed of at the sole risk and expense of the INSTALLER.
23. If GENESIS deems it necessary, the INSTALLER shall use a bucket with
no teeth or a bar shall be installed across the teeth of the bucket during excavation
in the vicinity of the pipelines. GENESIS's designated representative shall have
the authority to reject the use of equipment to excavate if, in their opinion, the
equipment is unsuitable to perform the excavation in a safe and prudent manner.
24. Mechanical excavation will cease once the earth has been removed to
within twenty-four (24) inches of GENESIS's pipeline.
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25. Driving of sheet piling or any other vibration inducing activities in the vicinity
of a GENESIS Right-of-Way must be reviewed in advance and approved by
GENESIS.
26. All backfill on GENESIS's Right-of-Way shall be approved by GENESIS's
on-site inspector.
27. If GENESIS's line is exposed during the excavation, the excavation will be
made safe for entry and left open until GENESIS installs test leads or performs any
other visual inspection that may be required.
28. In GENESIS's discretion, GENESIS may require Hydro-Excavation (Hydro-
Vac) to reduce the risk of damage to a pipeline.
29. Grounding of the vacuum truck and wand is required and should be tested;
downwind venting of the vacuum truck is required.
30. The water wand tip is to be an oscillation type (circular pattern) to prevent a
concentrated water stream; stream nozzles are not allowed. The vacuum wand tip
must have a neoprene or equivalent tip to prevent damage to the pipeline coating
and surrounding structures.
31. If the excavation site is suspected to contain hydrocarbon-impacted soil, a
plan must be developed for testing and disposal of soil/water slurry (e.g., lined roll-
off bin.) at INSTALLER's expense, and in advance of the project.
D. DRIVEWAYS/ROADS/STREETS
32. GENESIS may deem it necessary to reinforce its pipe joints located under
and in close proximity to any road, street, driveway, drainage canal or ditches, etc.
33. Paved streets, roads, driveways, or parking areas crossing over or on
GENESIS Right-of-Way shall be surfaced using asphalt or breakaway concrete
with expansion joints fifteen (15) feet on both sides of the pipeline, filled with
asphalt or concrete.
34. Any road, street, or driveway shall be constructed with a minimum cover, as
measured from the top of the pipelines to the top of the surface of the road, street,
or driveway as shown below:
LOCATION MINIMUM COVER
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(1) Under road or street Forty-eight (48) inches measured from top of
shallowest pipeline to top of crown in pavement but no less than twenty-four
(24) inches below bottom of sub-grade and will require stamped,
engineered load analysis (at INSTALLER's expense) for final approval.
(2) Under driveway on residential lot Thirty-six (36) inches below crown but
no less than twenty-four (24) inches below bottom of sub-grade
(3) Under all other surfaces within forty-eight (48) inches and may require
stamped, engineered load analysis (at INSTALLER's expense) for final
approval.
E. PIPELINE/ELECTRICAL POWER/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/OTHER UTILITIES
35. All pipelines, utility lines and other underground facilities (except electrical
power cables and telecommunications cables) constructed such that they cross
GENESIS pipelines must be installed under the GENESIS pipelines with a vertical
separation of twenty-four (24) inches of clearance between the outside of the
GENESIS pipe and the extremity of any other underground structure and must be
installed in a manner acceptable to GENESIS's on-site representative. If
INSTALLER elects to use any method of boring or directional drilling, see Section
6.
36. Installations ABOVE the GENESIS pipeline will be considered on a case-
by-case basis where there is adequate depth to ensure required separation.
PVC/HDPE irrigation, communication lines (e.g. cable, telephone, fiber optic),
waterlines four (4) inches in diameter or less, may cross above GENESIS's
pipeline(s) so long as excavation is performed by hand or another method of soft
digging across the entire width of Right-of-Way, in the presence of an onsite
GENESIS technician, and plans are reviewed and approved by GENESIS.
37. All electrical power cables and telecommunications cables shall be installed
with a minimum vertical separation of twenty-four (24) inches between structures
and in a manner acceptable to GENESIS's on-site representative. In addition, the
electrical power cables must be enclosed in conduit (high impact PVC) and should
be identified with red paint, red sleeve, or red tape to properly identify it as
underground electrical power. The conduit and identifying material must extend a
minimum of twenty-five (25) feet on either side of the centerline of the pipelines.
Communications cables must be enclosed in conduit (steel or PVC) and marked
with the burial warning tape a minimum of six (6) inches on each side and above
the conduit. The conduit and warning tape must extend a minimum of twenty-five
(25) feet either side of the centerline of the pipelines.
38. Any overhead power lines must maintain a minimum height of twenty-five
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(25) feet above grade for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet each side of the
pipeline for 22kV and less; thirty (30) feet for over 22kV. Any overhead
communications lines must maintain a minimum height of fifteen (15) feet of
clearance above grade. Exceptions to these requirements will be reviewed on a
case-by-case basis.
39. Power or communication structures, guys, or poles will not be allowed in the
Right-of-Way or within eight (8) feet horizontally of a GENESIS pipeline. No
overhead power or communications lines will be allowed that interfere with the
operations and maintenance of the Genesis pipeline or Right-of-Way. Any
overhead power or communications lines may be required to relocate if Genesis
deems necessary for the location or placement of Genesis' above ground facilities.
40. GENESIS's pipelines are cathodically protected and could be adversely
affected by foreign crossings. Crossings require the use of a nonconductive conduit.
41. All pipelines constructed across GENESIS Right-of-Ways must cross the
pipeline Right-of-Way at an angle as close to 90 degrees as possible but not less
than 45 degrees.
42. Permanent aboveground markers identifying the crossing pipeline or utility
shall be installed and maintained at the limits of GENESIS's Right-of-Way and/or
at the crossing.
43. If it is impractical to install and maintain aboveground markers due to the
crossing location, plastic marker tape shall be installed below cultivation level and
over GENESIS's pipeline, extending the width of the Right-of-Way.
F. DITCHES/CANALS
44. Any proposed ditches, drainage canals, etc., shall be constructed with a
minimum cover, as measured from the lowest point in ditch, canal, etc., to the top
of the pipe, as shown below or as required per local ordinance or governmental
code:
LOCATION MINIMUM COVER
(1) Under lowest surface of road ditches:
a) Unlined residential ditches: Thirty-six (36) inches
b) Concrete/asphalt lined: Twelve (12) inches
(2) Drainage canals and ditches: Sixty (60) inches
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45. If it is determined that a project impacts GENESIS's facilities, a non-
refundable advance fee may be required to conduct preliminary engineering design
work. Any work performed by GENESIS to remedy such impacts will be entirely at
the INSTALLER's expense and will also require execution of GENESIS's standard
Reimbursement Agreement. Any necessary inspection, protection, lowering,
adjustment, casing, re-coating, and/or relocation of the pipelines will not be
scheduled until: (A) all prerequisite data is compiled; (B) the appropriate
agreements are executed; and (C) sufficient funds are received. It is GENESIS's
customary practice to inspect and recondition the pipeline(s) at proposed driveway,
roadway or railroad crossings, the costs for which will be borne by the developer
or owner.
G. FENCE POST
46. Fences may be allowed to cross GENESIS's Right-of-Way but will not be
permitted along and within GENESIS's Right-of-Way. Fence posts may not be
placed within four (4) feet horizontally of the pipeline(s). Fences may not be
installed in a manner that would obstruct GENESIS's line of sight or access to
GENESIS's facilities. If requested by GENESIS, installation of gates across the
Right-of-Way will be required, at INSTALLER's expense. GENESIS will have the
right to install locks at all gates/gaps crossing the Right-of-Way. Flag poles may
not be placed within GENESIS's Right-of-Way or within eight (8) feet horizontally
of a GENESIS pipeline.
H. OFFSHORE/OPEN WATER CROSSINGS
47. GENESIS should be notified, in advance, of any planned crossings of
GENESIS pipelines located offshore or in open water. Upon notification of a
proposed offshore or open water crossing, a GENESIS representative will inform
INSTALLER of any crossing requirements.
SUBMISSIONS/NOTIFICATIONS
48. All written correspondence is to be sent to:
Robert Findley
811 Louisiana Street, Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77002
Email: robert.findley(csgenlp.com
49. GENESIS appreciates the opportunity to work with INSTALLERS in the
early stages of development activity to minimize any conflict which may arise and
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to protect the integrity of our pipelines.
50. Requests should include:
• A brief description of the project or work to be performed
• Appropriate vicinity map page(s), GPS coordinates and KMZ (if
available)
• Plan and Profile drawings for proposed construction (including
GENESIS pipeline(s) clearly labeled and identified, pipeline
diameter(s) and depth(s), crossing angle, cut mark/fill elevation,
etc.)
• Estimated timing of the project or special timing requirements
(including start date and duration)
• A contact name, company name, mailing address, email address and
telephone number of the Contractor, Contractor's sub-contractors,
and facility owner as applicable.
• List and description of construction equipment that will cross
GENESIS pipeline(s), including applicable surface pressures
(Ib./psi, max. gross weight, etc.)
51. Electronic files are preferred and should be sent to the email provided
in Section 48. Please do not send hard copies unless discussed with and
approved by Robert Findley first.
52. Once received, your request will be logged, reviewed, and responded to as
soon as possible (minimum sixty (60) days), provided the INSTALLER has
provided all required documents. Requests to perform large scale
development/construction/excavation may require substantially more time.
Inclusion of the above information will help to expedite your request.
53. All GENESIS approved crossings/encroachments will be valid for no more
than six (6) months. Any crossings/encroachments that are not completed within
six (6) months of full execution of an encroachment agreement will require a new
application, application fee, operational review, and a new encroachment
agreement to be executed along with updated proof of insurance. The grant of any
extension and/or expansion of any crossings/encroachments are in GENESIS's
sole discretion.