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To: Steve Fitzgibbons, Ciry Manager ~,,'~~
From: Lawrence Baker, Director of Community Services L~
Date: 2/5/2010
Re: P.O.6065 Waiving BuildingPertiut Fees for Sabine Pass Residents
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is proposing to amend the current building
permit fees and waive fees for the residents of Sabine Pass until July 31, 2010.
BACKGROUND: T`he Adoption of this amendment will assist the residents of
Sabine Pass by giving them added time to complete reconstruction of their homes
that were damaged by Hurricane Rita and Ike.
BUDGET AND REVENUE IMPACT: No fees assessed for project. Increase
single family housing stock in the city.
STAFF LEVEL IMPACT: NONE
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P. O. No. 6065
02/03 / 10 LB
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-33 (a) PERMIT
SCHEDULE SECTION B106 EXCEPTIONS TO PERMIT FEES; OF THE
BUILDING CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR;
SAID CHANGES REPEAL ALL OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Arthur deems it in the best interest of the citizens of
the City of Port Arthur to adopt the amendment to Chapter 18 Section 18-33 Permit
Schedule; Section B106 Exceptions to Permit Fee of the Building Code for the City of Port
Arthur and may make variations thereto that do not substantially vary from the rules or laws
of this State: and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Arthur deems it in the best interest of the citizens of
the City of Port Arthut to adopt the proposed amendment to Subsection B106 of Chapter
18 Section 18-33 (a); to temporarily waive permit fees for the fox citizens in the Sabine Pass
Area who received damage from Hurricane Rita.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 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. That Subsection B106 of Section 18-33(a); Exceptions to Permit Fees of the
Code of Ordinance is hereby amended to read as set forth in EYHIBIT "A'.
Section 3. That this being an Ordinance that does not require publication, it shall be
effective immediately.
Section 4.That the caption of this Ordinance shall be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THIS day of FEBRUARY
A.D., 2010, at a Regular 1~Ieeting of the City Council of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote
AYES: Mayor
Council Members:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER "
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DIRECTOR OF COD E ~ORCEMENT
MAYOR
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CITY ATTORN qq 11
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EXHIBIT "A"
Section B106, Exceptions to the Permit Fee:
U.S. Government;
Federal agencies;
State of Texas;
Jefferson County;
City of Port Arthur;
Public Schools;
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission;
Community Housing Programs and sub recipients as it pertains to City Housing
Programs;
Non-Profit Organization performing repairs to Hurricane Rita damaged homes;
Any non-profit organization that will be assisting citizens who are unable to repair their
property; the City of Port Arthur will waive all permit fees that are associated with the repair
project.
The citizens in the Sabine Pass Area who have. received damage from Hurricane Rita
and Ike; the permit fees for rebuilding new homes or repairs will be temporarily waived
until July 31, 2010.