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Home My WebLink AboutPR 18088: PIPELINE PERMIT 13-01 TO SUNOCO PIPELINE, L.P. 30" CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COUNCIL ACTION MEMO TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager FROM: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Assistant City Manager- Operations DATE: December 3, 2013 SUBJECT: P.R. 18088 - Approval Pipeline Permit 13 -01 Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. 30" Crude Pipeline RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18088 authorizing the execution of Pipeline Permit 13 -01 from the City of Port Arthur to Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas for the installation of a 30" crude pipeline within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur. BACKGROUND Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas has made application for a major pipeline permit to install a 30" crude pipeline within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur. This pipeline will originate from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County, Texas owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC in the BBB & CRR Co. A -79 Abstract and terminates at the BASF /Total Refinery Complex in the M. Brown A -6 Abstract for a total distance of 5.85 miles more or less. The Public Hearing for the requested pipeline permit will be held on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and will allow input from the public and other interested parties. A meeting of the Citizen's Pipeline Advisory Committee was held on December 2, 2013. The five (5) members in attendance (Harrison Hill, Deral Segler, Lovelace Williams, Warren Field, and Harold Joseph) voted for the project. The Assistant City Manager - Operations and Director of Planning have also reviewed this application. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT The permit fee of $1,500.00 will be deposited in Account 001- 0000 - 332.81 -00 EMPLOYEES /STAFF EFFECT None. SUMMARY I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18088 authorizing the execution of Pipeline Permit 13 -01 from the City of Port Arthur to Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas for the installation of a 30" crude pipeline within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur. John A. Comeaux, P.E., Assistant City Manager- Operations "Remember, we are here to serve the citizens of Port Arthur" P.R. No. 18088 12 -10 -2013 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PIPELINE PERMIT 13 -01 FROM THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO SUNOCO PIPELINE, L.P. OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 30" CRUDE PIPELINE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WHEREAS, Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas has submitted an application for a major pipeline permit to install a 30" crude pipeline within the corporate limits of the City Of Port Arthur, Texas; and WHEREAS, the pipeline would originate from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County, Texas owned by Motive Enterprises LLC in the BBB & CRR Co. A -79 Abstract and terminates at the BASF/Total Refinery Complex in the M. Brown A -6 Abstract for a total distance of 5.85 miles more or Tess; and WHEREAS, the members of the Citizens' Pipeline Advisory Committee met on December 2, 2013, a copy of their recommendation of approval being attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A "; and WHEREAS, the Public Hearing for the requested pipeline permit was held December 10, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Assistant City Manager - Operations and the Director of Planning have reviewed such application and now recommend that a permit be granted pursuant to Chapter 66 (Oil and Gas) of the Code of Ordinances of the City Of Port Arthur to install and maintain said pipeline within the City in accordance with the routing set forth in the Permit attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "B "; and WHEREAS, Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas has submitted the required information and documents for their major pipeline permit to be considered for approval; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Page 2 P.R. No. 18088 THAT, the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City Pipeline Permit 13 -01 to Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas for the installation of a 30" crude pipeline originating from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County, Texas owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC in the BBB & CRR Co. A -79 Abstract and terminates at the BASF/Total Refinery Complex in the M. Brown A -6 Abstract for a total distance of 5.85 miles more or Tess within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur, Texas as set forth as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon. the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 2013, 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: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 2 Valeci. Tiz_ o G - ttorney Page 3 P.R. No. 18088 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Floyd T. Johnson City Manager John A. Comeaux, P.E. Assistant City Manager- Operations Ronald Burto Director of ' anning EXHIBIT "A" Citizens' Pipeline Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 02 December 2013 The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. in the fifth floor Conference Room of City Hall. Committee members present were: Harrison Hill, Deral Segler, Lovelace Williams, Warren Field, and Harold Joseph, Sr. Also present were John A. Comeaux, P.E., Assistant City Manager- Operations, Rawetts Baaheth, Assistant. City Engineer, and Rhonda L. Bell, Sr. Engineering Technician. Committee members received copies of the proposed 13 -01 permit documents prior to the meeting and were presented with the routing, street crossings and specifications of the proposed pipeline during this meeting. After some explanations of the locations, boring methods, and . safety issues, the Committee voted by a margin of 5 -0 to recommend to the City Council that Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas, be granted a permit for the installation of the 30" crude pipeline which will originate from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County, Texas owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC in the BBB & CRR Co. A -79 Abstract and terminates at the BASF /Total Refinery Complex in the M. Brown A -6 Abstract for a total distance of 5.85 miles more or less. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectively submitted, �lrw►tic�� a.ek Rhonda L. Bell Sr. Engineering Technician EXHIBIT "B" DELORIS `BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR •FLOYD T. JOHNSON ROBERT E. `BOB" WILLIAMSON, MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: ' : � SHERRI BELLARD RAYMOND SCOTT, JR. C it} of f ` � ' \ CITY SECRETARY ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER MORRIS ALBRIGHT HI 1 ` J VALECIA R. TIZENO ROBERT TROY 1 J CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE "BAE" LEWIS, JR. DERRICK FREEMAN O l't r t h u r KERRY"TWIN" THOMAS Texas 03 December 2013 Mayor and City Council City of Port Arthur P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 -1089 Dear City Council: The Citizens' Pipeline Advisory Committee met on December 2, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider the pending permit request by Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas for the installation of a 30" crude pipeline within the corporate limits of the City of Port Arthur. This pipeline will originate from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County, Texas owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC in the BBB & CRR Co. A -79 Abstract and terminates at the BASF/Total Refinery Complex in the M. Brown A -6 Abstract for a total distance of 5.85 miles more or less. After a presentation of the information submitted by Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. and a thorough discussion of the location, boring methods, and safety issues, the Committee voted by a margin of 5 -0 to recommend to the City Council that Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. of Sugar Land, Texas, be granted a permit for the installation of the 30" crude pipeline. A copy of the minutes of the meeting is attached for your review. This recommendation will be read into the record of the Public Hearing regarding the issuance of the permit to Sunoco Pipeline, L.P. to be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 10, 2013 at the City Council meeting. Respectively submitted, tt/ Rhonda L. Bell Sr. Engineering Technician • Attachments: Copy of minutes P.O BOX 1089 • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 -1089 •409/983 -8115 • FAX 409/983 -8291 CITIZENS' PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sunoco Pipeline L.P. -13 -01 30" Crude Pipeline Installation December 2, 2013 Meeting Attendance Please Sign In Name Representing Phone # PARRLgo A/ iv/Li, 7/� - &3l C/1 r 1` k R / / / 1 0 77 r 9 4 � '/G r) t' < 'c 6 r�1r eg1 ) 8 t& b - Z --/-- d/4/1,4 P( io: Z;YL / yz 2/2.d73 .� _- � M4 = i IS ,411-167/4 !r V /..Z . 'I borndok L. 1e,(\ C, P A -)4:9 t0 -\ rk\ e.t; a( ,,c C.,P 905.sig9 CITIZENS' PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sunoco Pipeline L.P. -13 -01 30" Crude Pipeline Installation November 21, 2013 Meeting Attendance Please Sign In Name Representing Phone # o 2 72 °3 Li:, ( iii t ( 3 _a)2.� J /r? c . e Ce53 ,i YOUE/ACCSI / C0 p ,(6 ct-L coe-c(sz- Pdq 0 2 r) 6V9 „19, ( ,01,4 . L .IL. 903. Ui 0 .7D ; Sunoco Logistics Sunoco Pipeline L.P. Right of Way Department One Fluor Daniel Drive Building A, Level3 Sugar Land, TX 77478 March 7, 2013 City of Port Arthur 444 4 Street P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77651 ATTN: Ross Blacketter, Public Works Director Re: Permit Application for Proposed 30" Crude Oil Pipeline within the city limits of Port Neches, Texas. Dear Mr. Blacketter Please let this letter serve as a formal request for a major pipeline permit to construct the above referenced pipeline proposed by Sunoco Logistics within the City of Port Neches, pursuant to Part II, Chapter 98, Division 3, Sections 98 -82 thru 98 -85, of the Port Neches, Texas of Ordinances. The Pipeline will be owned and operated by: Sinco Pipeline L.P. a Texas Limited Partnership Sunoco contact: Karl E. Williamson Chief Right -of -Way Agent Office: 281.637.6421 Mobile: 832.517.4263 Fax: 866 -434 -3303 Person preparing the application: Vince Fasolino Field Project Manager Percheron Field Services 16000 Barkers Point Lane Suite 250 Houston, TX 77079 Phone: 936- 346 -2382 Principal Contact: Vince Fasolino Field Project Manager Percheron Field Services 16000 Barkers Point Lane Suite 250 Houston, TX 77079 Phone: 936 -346 -2382 Origin and Destination of pipeline: This pipeline will originate from a tie -in with an existing pipeline on property in Jefferson County Texas owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC in the BBB &C RR Co. A -79 abstract and terminates at the BSAF/ Total refinery complex in the M. Brown A -6 abstract. (total distance of + /- 5.85miles) Product transported: Crude Maximum Operating Pressure: 740 psi Normal Operating Pressure: 300 psi Design Criteria: Code of Federal Regulations — Title 49, Part 195 — Transportation of Liquids by Pipeline Code of Federal Regulations — Title 29, Parts 1910 and 1926 — General Industry Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA) ASME B31.4 — Pipeline Transportation System for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids API Standard 1104 — Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities API RP 1102 — Recommended Practice for Liquid Petroleum Pipelines Crossing Railroads and Highways NACE Recommended Practices, Latest Edition Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Respectfully, Vince Fasolino Field Project Manager Percheron Field Services In service to Sunoco Logistics • CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT TO: Sunoco Pipeline L.P. NO: 13 - 01 One Flour Drive, Bldg. A, Level 3 DATE: August 5, 2013 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 The City of Port Arthur, pursuant to Chapter 66, Article II, Sections 66 -51 through 66 -69, Code of Ordinances hereby grants permission to the above -named permittee for the construction of a proposed Thirty (30 ") pipeline(s) to be located in accordance with the drawings and /or specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof. It is expressly understood that the City of Port Arthur does not hereby grant or purport to grant any right, claim title, interest, easement, or right -of -way on any property upon which such pipeline(s) and related valves, structures, etc. may be located pursuant hereto, and that the City may require the owner(s), at his own expense, to lower, adjust, relocate, or remove such pipeline(s) on or from any public property upon thirty (30) days written notice to the owner or agent thereof. Permittee shall be required to pay for and be responsible for any adjustments or casings, etc. of its pipeline required because of street improvement, utility or storm sewer crossings within the public rights -of -way covered by this permit. This permit is issued subject to all necessary rights -of -way or easements being acquired by permittee at its expense. Construction of the pipeline(s) within any public street, easement, alley, right -of -way, or grounds shall be performed in accordance with instructions of the City Engineer of the City of Port Arthur and permittee shall notify said City Engineer by letter in his office, forty -eight (48) hours prior to any work pertaining to the construction of the Thirty (30 ") pipeline therein. Upon completion of such construction permittee shall notify the City Engineer of such completion in order that the City Engineer may make a final inspection thereof. MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -2- Special conditions for constructing, replacing or relocating pipeline(s) within the City are as follows: A. All pipelines within or across Public rights -of -way shall be constructed with pipe meeting DOT CLASS 4 design requirement for wall thickness. 1. No pipeline will be located longitudinally under any existing or proposed pavement. 2. All existing improved streets shall be crossed by the bored method, and boring shall extend the full width of the street right -of -way plus a minimum of one (1) foot beyond said right -of -way. Provide markers in accordance with Section 66 -60. 3. Any pavement repairs or right -of -way restoration necessitated as a result of the construction or operation of any pipeline shall be made in accordance with instructions set out by the City Engineer. Repairs or restorations will be made in such a manner as to equal or exceed the original condition and smoothness that existed prior to construction or operation of pipeline. 4. All drainage improvements or conditions shall be restored to as good or better condition than their original. 5. Any pipeline crossing under any improved street may be required to be cased for a distance not less than one (1) foot beyond the right -of -way line of said street. Casings shall have two (2) vents with the owner's name and product carried in line shown on these vents. Casings shall be approximately the same diameter as the bored hole. 6. All pipelines shall be protected by adequate and approved cathodic protection measures. 7. Pipelines shall be covered to a minimum depth of four (4) feet below the ultimate flow lines of any existing ditches which it crosses under. 8. The owners of any pipeline under construction shall provide flagmen, barricades, flares, and signs for the protection of the public for the duration of the work as instructed by the City Engineer. 9. Other conditions or restrictions deemed necessary to provide for full use of the public right -of -way, and provide for the safety and convenience of the public shall be applied in cases not herein covered. 10. Pipelines shall be not less than four (4) feet below ground surface, except as otherwise specified above. MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -3- 11. Said pipeline shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the latest approved minimum standards established by the American National Standards Institute, United States Department of Transportation and other pipeline regulatory agencies. Where there are different standards among such agencies, the most stringent standard shall apply for purposes of this permit. 12. Pursuant to Section 66 -61 and Section 66 -62 telephone notification to the City shall be made as required by each section upon discovery of any leak or possibility of any leak within the City of Port Arthur. This notification shall include the information set out in each section, as well as other significant facts known by the carrier that are relevant to the cause of the failure or extent of the damages. 13. Pursuant to Section 66 -62, permittee shall file within thirty (30) days of the discovery of any leak a written report with the City Engineer. Such report shall provide at a minimum the information required on the most current Texas Railroad Commission's leak report form. Upon request, such companies shall provide the following: . ALL LINES 1. Construction records and test reports. 2. Operating and maintenance procedures. 3. Emergency plan. 14. The provisions of this permit shall be subject to any Federal and State legislation, rules, or regulations enacted or adopted, or which shall be here after enacted or adopted, to the extent that such laws and regulations shall preempt or supersede the authority of the City with respect to this Permit or provision hereof. 15. Hydrostatic test reports generated during construction are to be furnished to the City. 16. Permittee agrees that if in the event it becomes necessary to lower, case or adjust the line(s) permitted herein because of future street improvements, utility or storm sewer crossings within the public rights -of -way covered by this Permit, said line(s) shall be lowered, cased or adjusted at the sole expense of the Permittee or its assigns. 17. Permitter- agreees -te-i .. .. ' • . - _ = - - . , : .. • . _ - - 6 -600-feet-befere -an 6 „u- 00- eet-ater - �passiflg-any-cleveleped- fesidentiai,- resr€atiouat or- -. MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -4- HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION This permit is subject to and incorporates fully Chapter 66, Section 66 -51 through 66 -69, Code of Ordinances. By acceptance of this Permit, permittee agrees to pay for all damages to or loss of City of Port Arthur's property which are caused by, result from, or arise out of permittee's construction, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of such pipeline(s) within the City limits of the City of Port Arthur. This permittee further agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Port Arthur harmless against and from any and all suits, claims, and demands for damages to or loss of property of others or for personal injuries to or death of persons whomsoever, including all necessary costs and expenses to the City of Port Arthur relating to such claims, or demands, caused by, resulting from, arising, or growing out of or connected with the granting of this permit or permittee's construction, operation, maintenance, repair or removal of such pipeline(s) within the City,limits of the City of Port Arthur. This permit shall not become effective until the permittee has subscribed its acceptance hereof and furnished the City with bond and certification of liability insurance as required by the City pursuant to the aforesaid Chapter. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY: TITLE: DATE: ATTEST: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: City Secretary Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO FORM: • Director of Planning City Attorney MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -5- All conditions of this Permit and Understood and agreed to by Permittee. ACCEPTED: Permittee: Sunoco Pipeline L.P. By: Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations GP LLC, its General Partner Karen R. McMillin Title: Director, Right of Way (Attorney -in -Fact) Date: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF \ excIS § COUNTY OFFA On this t \ day of P UG &S 2013, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Karen R. 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