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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:114-497 Name:Effluent Purchase Agreement with Apache
Corporation
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/23/2014 Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:6/12/2014
Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a reclaimed water supply agreement with
Apache Corporation.
Sponsors:David Coleman
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Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a reclaimed water supply agreement with
Apache Corporation.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
··Core Services and Infrastructure
··Diverse Growing Economy
Recommendation:Staff recommends approval of this reclaimed water supply agreement.
Summary:Apache Corporation will be drilling and fracking a large number of oil wells in the region
immediately east of the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Apache expects these
operations will last two years, but may extend for several years beyond that. Apache Corporation's
desire is to avoid using potable water for their operations, and have requested to purchase treated
wastewater effluent (reclaimed water) from the City.
Staff has negotiated a proposed contract with Apache whereby Apache will pay all costs to construct
and operate a pump station adjacent the Carters Creek Plant that will withdraw effluent (reclaimed
water) from the final basin of the treatment process, and transport it via pipeline across the Creek to
various storage ponds they will construct on private property. The City will provide a firm supply of 3
million gallons per day, which can be increased to 5 if adequate surplus flow exists. Apache will pay
$2.50 per thousand gallons (the City's normal commercial rate for potable water is $2.49/thousand)
and in the two-year initial term of the contract, at the full volume Apache expects to need, this rate is
estimated to result in approximately $5 million of Water Fund revenue.
The contract requires Apache to obtain a Permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality to transport and use Type II Effluent, which has special treatment and handling requirements.
City staff has already assisted Apache with the application for these permits, and they are expected
to be approved soon.
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This contract will be an excellent revenue stream for the City, will promote economic growth in the
Brazos Valley, and is an environmentally sound solution for Apache's water needs. The City has full
rights to sell this effluent, and the proposed agreement will not hinder any other existing obligations
for this water. For these reasons, staff recommends approval.
Budget & Financial Summary: Funds from this agreement will go into the Water Fund.
Reviewed and Approved by Legal: Yes
Attachment: Reclaimed Water Supply Agreement (Available for viewing in the City Secretary's
Office)
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:114-486 Name:Ringer Library
Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/22/2014 Council Workshop
On agenda:Final action:6/12/2014
Title:Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the project plan for the Ringer Library project.
Sponsors:Donald Harmon
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Action ByDate Action ResultVer.
Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the project plan for the Ringer Library project.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
··Core Services and Infrastructure
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation and provide
direction on the project plan for the Ringer Library project.
Summary: City Council has received the Ringer Library Operations Audit report. A project plan for the
Ringer Library project will be presented for City Council consideration.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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