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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: February 16, 2016
To: Brian McDougal, City Manager
From: Lisa Colten, Acting Assistant Director of Human Resources
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$6,118.11 for
Damages to a City Water Line (2450 South Gulfway Drive)
Nature of the request: On August 10, 2015, Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, contractors
were working at 2450 South Gulfway Drive when they damaged a City water line. The
investigation revealed that Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, was responsible for the incident so
a property damage claim was made against them.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, has offered the City
$6,118.11 to settle this property damage claim. This amount is sufficient to repair all damages
(Exhibit"A"attached).
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 19311 authorizing the
property damage settlement against Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, for damage sustained to
the City water line (2450 South Gulfway Drive). Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, has offered
the City $6,118.11 to settle this property damage claim. This is considered a fair and reasonable
settlement.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the Water & Sewer
Accounts (Regular Wages #410-1253-532.11-00, Water System Maintenance #410-1253-
532.35-00, and Motor Vehicle Maintenance#410-1253-532.43-00).
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 19311
2/16/16 LJC
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT
OF THE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,118.11 MADE AGAINST
BALSAS DIRECTIONAL DRILLING, LLC, AS A RESULT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO A CITY WATER LINE (2450 SOUTH GULFWAY DRIVE)
WHEREAS, on or about August 10, 2015, a City water line (2450 South Gulfway Drive) was
damaged by Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, the City of Port Arthur has filed a claim for property
damage against Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC; and,
WHEREAS, Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC, has offered to settle the claim for $6,118.11, as
shown in Exhibit "A" (attached), which is considered a fair and reasonable settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinion in the preamble of this resolution are true and
correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept $6,118.11 from Balsas
Directional Drilling, LLC, in settlement of the City's property damage claim.
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2016, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor
, Councilmembers
NOES:
P.R. No. 19311
2/16/16 LJC
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Debris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROV D AS To oRM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
P.O. BOX 1089
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641-1089
INVOICE FOR WATER LINE HIT
DATE: August 10, 2015
ADDRESS: 2450 South Gulfway Drive
Contractor for AT & T hit 16" Water Line
SEND BILL TO: Balsas Directional Drilling, LLC
1533 Hill Rd # 1
Houston, TX 77039
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LABOR 410-1253-532.11-00 $2,633.74
MATERIALS 410-1253-532-35-00 $798.26
EQUIPMENT 410-1253-532.43-00 $1,141.00
200,000 GALLONS WATER LOSS $988.92
SUBTOTAL $5,561.92
10% 410-1253-532.43-00 $556.19
TOTAL $6,118.11
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL WARREN GUIDRY AT 409-983-8557
OR LUCY LANE, SECRETARY AT 409-983-8555
LISA COL TEN-HUMAN RESOURCES-409-983-8215
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UTILITY OPERATIONS- MR. JOHN TOMPLAIT-409-983-8552
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