HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17481: BEAUMONT LANDFILL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works A 9
DATE: January 1 1., 2013 /
SUBJECT: P.R.17481 -- Beaumont Landfill
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17481, authorizing
payment to the City of Beaumont for weekend landfill use.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Landfill normally closes on weekends but the Solid Waste Division has units that
work six dar s a week. In order to prevent issues regarding odors, health and safety of the
surrounding environment. it is recommended that we enter into an agreement with the City of
Beaumont to utilize their landfill. This is the only landfill in the area that is open on Saturdays.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are provided in account nos. 403 - 1273 - 533.59 -00
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
Pone.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 17481, authorizing
payment to the City of Beaumont for weekend landfill use.
P. R. 17481
1/8/13 ow
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS TO THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT FOR WEEKEND LANDFILL USE IN THE NOT
TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $50,000 PER YEAR. ACCOUNT NO.
403 -1273- 533.59 -00
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 11 -448, the City Council authorized the payment of
landfill fees to the City of Beaumont for Saturday landfill use; and,
WHEREAS, this expenditure is necessary to allow our landfill to remain closed on the
eekends; a-td,
WHEREAS, two (2) commercial units need to dispose of garbage in the City of
Ieaumont Landfill on Saturdays in order to prevent issues with odor, health, and safety of the
environment; and,
WHEREAS, authorizing an additional year of weekend use of the City of Beaumont
landfill is herein deemed an appropriate action; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, the City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized to utilize the landfill belonging to the
of Beaumont, Texas for another year at a rate of $6.40 per cubic yard of waste for a not to
exceed annual cost of S70,000 without additional authorization; 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 January, A.D. 2013 at
a Regular meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor: — 1
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ouncilmeir bers:
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Noes:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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'Valeci izend; .Atto�
APPROVED FOR MINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
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Floyd T. Johnson Deborah Echols, CPA
City Manager Director of Finance
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E. Shawna Tubbs, CPPO
Director of Public Works Purchasing Manager
Exhibit A
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BEAUMONT
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Aug st 25, :"010
City of Pc ti Arthur Solid 'Waste
444 4h Strert
DSt Arthu:..re: 77641
l o whom x may concern:
This letter is to inform you that your application for credit with the City of Beaumont Landfill has been approved. The
account has been set up in the system with the account number 158667. Please reference this number when attempting to
use the land511 in the future:
CONDITIONS OF ISSUE
Applicants agree to observe all applicable federal, state, and city laws and policies.
2. A $25.00 permit fee will apply to each vehicle using the Landfill. No other vehicles may enter under the same permit
number.
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Applicants will notify the Landfill Division at ( 401) 842 -5686 immediately if any applicztion information
changes
4. All trips made by the permitted vehicle will be charged to the applicant until written notification is received
front the applicant that the permit is to be cancelled.
AII permits expire December 31" of the calendar year
Payments on the account are doe upon receipt of the billing.
If the payment is not made by the 15th day of the second month following the month in which the
trips occurred (approximately 45 days) all trips by the applicant will be on a cash basis only.
. If payment is not received by the end of the third month following the month in which the tripe
occurred (appmcimatdy 90 days), all permits of the applicantwi7I be cancelled.
. Petamits trust be affixed to the left side of the windshield of the vehicle identified on the application.
10. Landfill rates and fees are subject to change without notice.
11. Tezilers which will be attached to the vehicle may be included as part of the vehicle's volume without
application for a separate permit however, the total volume will be charged for all trips with the assigned
permit number.
Parties charging on the account must sign an invoice stating invoice number, date, time, and charge amount. It
is the responsibility of that person to turn in all invoice receipts to your accounting department
A •wont ly notice well be mailed to you each month reflecting charges from the prior: month If you have any
questions, please contact the City of Beaumont Landfill at (409) 842 -5686.
Lida Frank
Cash Management
801 Main St Ste 110
(409) 880 -3772