Ordinance No. 16,373 (Item 5.l.)ORDINANCE NO. 16,373
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF NINETY-ONE THOUSAND,
NINE -HUNDRED, TWENTY-ONE AND 551100 DOLLARS ($91,921.55) TO THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN'S ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") has established fees for
service provided by it to public water systems; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this fee is to provide the following:
➢ scheduling the analysis of drinking water for chemical content;
➢ collecting of samples of drinking water for analysis of chemical content;
➢ reviewing system data for evaluation of system waivers;
➢ inspecting public water systems;
➢ reviewing plans for new systems and major improvements to existing systems; and
➢ providing technical assistance as needed; and
WHEREAS, the fees for services to the drinking water system are assessed annually and due
January I of each year pursuant to 30 TAC §290.51; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby authorizes payment in
the amount of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND, NINE -HUNDRED, TWENTY-ONE AND 55/100
DOLLARS ($91,921.55) to the TCEQ for the annual fee for the City's water system.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City ouncil of the City of
Baytown this the 8`h day of January, 2026.
.r. ARLES O N, Mayor
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ANUELANACKS N, City Clerk a ��
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APPROVED AS 'TO' ORM.„
SCOTT LEMOIf D, City Attorney
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