HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17645: CONSIDERATION OF REGULATORY PROCESSES TO AUTHORIZE PERMITS REAGRDING TGS DEVELOPMENT, LP/VALERO TERMINALING AND DISTRIBUTION CO. P.R. No. 17645
04/08/13
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION URGING EXPEDIENT CONSIDERATION OF ALL
REGULATORY PROCESSES NECESSARY TO AUTHORIZE SUCH
PERMITS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE TGS DEVELOPMENT,
LP/VALERO TERMINALING AND DISTRIBUTION CO. PROJECT TO
GO FORWARD IN A TIMELY MANNER (REQUESTED BY MAYOR
PRINCE)
WHEREAS, TGS Development, LP and Valero Terminaling and Distribution Co. have
jointly entered into an enterprise to create a crude vessel off - loading and loading facility on
Pleasure Island, Port Arthur, Texas, at the former Bethlehem Steel dry dock facility; on Pleasure
Island in the City of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, such a development is in the economic interest of Port Arthur and would
create an increase in the taxable values of the city by approximately $70,000,000 for phase I of
the project, and give an opportunity for 100 new jobs at a better -than- average pay level during
construction and up to 20 during long term operations; and
WHEREAS, said facility is in danger of being unable to begin and complete construction
in such a length of time to keep the project feasible.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
That the City of Port Arthur urge expedient consideration of all State and Federal
regulatory processes necessary to authorize such permits as are required to allow the project to go
forward and be completed in a timely manner. Failure to act expediently in this matter could
deprive Port Arthur of a major enhancement in its tax base and deprive numerous citizens of
Southeast Texas of well - paying jobs.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this the day of , at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
•
Mayor:
Councilmembers: •
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(SEE CONFIDENTIAL MEMO)
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager