HomeMy WebLinkAbout(G) TNRCC ANNUAL WATER FEES City of Port Arthm,, Taxa
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE
01-15-02
REFERENCE
NUMBER
CCTNRCCWPD
SUBJECT
Authorize Payment of $8,565.62 to Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission for Annual Water System Fees.
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RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council authorize funds to pay the annual Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) Water System fee of $8,565.62. 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 Natural Resource Conservation Commission
include the following:
1. Schedules of 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 new systems and major improvements to existing systems; and,
6. Provides technical assistance as needed.
This year's fee of $8,565.62 represents an increase of $1,521.65 (21.6%) from last year's fee of
$7,043.97. Authorization for this fee is the 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
I recommend that the City Council authorize the funds needed to pay these State mandated fees as billed by
the TNRCC.
RECOMMENDED:
iel Sbep e~rd, Dir~or of Utilities
Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY:
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Al>PROVED BY
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DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
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