HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. TCEQ PAYMENT City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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11/18/04 CCTCEQ \VPD Authorize Payment of $8,404.95 to Texas Commission on 1 of 1
Environmental Quality for the Annual Water System Fee.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council authorize funds to pay the annual Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water System Fee totaling $8,404.95. Account to be charged: 410-
1252-532.54-00.
BACKGROUND
This fee is charged to recoup a portion of the costs of providing services 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 content;
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 ne~v systems and major improvements to existing systems; and,
6. Provides technical assistance as needed.
This year's fee of $8,404.95 represents a increase of $58.77 (0.7%) from last year's fee of $8,346.18.
This fee is authorized by Texas Water Code Sec. 5.103 and Section 341.041 of the Health and Safety
Code.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utility Operations Department, Water Purification Division budget,
Account No. 410-1252-532.54-00.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None.
SUMMARY
1 recommend that the City Council authorize the funds needed to pay these State mandated fees as billed by
the TCEQ.
RECOMMENDED:
Kelly Eldfidge, Director of Utilities Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance
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