Ordinance No. 7,627960208 -7_
ORDINANCE NO. 7627
® AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO THE WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND THE HARRIS
COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1 -A; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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 approves and
authorizes the execution of the Fifth Amendment to the Wholesale Water Supply Contract between
the Baytown Area Water Authority and the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 -A. A
copy of said contract is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and made a part hereof for all intents
and purposes.
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 Council of the City
of Baytown this the 8th day of February, 1996.
PETE C. ALFAR , Mayor
ATTEST:
E!LEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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FIFTH AMENDMENT
® OF THE WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
TREATED WATER
BY AND BETWEEN
THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
AND
HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1 -A
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This Fifth Amendment ( "Amendment ") to that certain "Wholesale Water Supply Contract,
Treated Water" ( "Agreement ") between the Baytown Area Water Authority ( "Seller ") and Harris
County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 -A ( "Buyer "), dated June 19, 1985, as amended by the
First Amendment dated on July 16, 1986, and as amended by the Second Amendment dated October
6, 1987, and as amended by the Third Amendment dated April 25, 1990, and as amended by the
Fourth Amendment dated January 15, 1992, is made by and between the same parties on the date
hereinafter last specified.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer did enter into a Wholesale Water Supply Contract, Treated
Water on June 19, 1985, and amended July 16, 1986, October 6, 1987, April 25, 1990, and January
15, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer now desire to extend the term of the contract;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the parties hereto do hereby mutually agree as follows:
I.
Unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, words and phrases as used in
this Amendment shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement.
II.
Article I of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following definition to read as
follows:
EXHIBIT A
3. "TNRCC" shall mean the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
and its successor.
III.
Article VIII of the Agreement, as amended, is hereby repealed and a new Article VIII is
hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
This contract shall be for a term of twenty (20) years beginning on the date of Initial
Delivery. The contract shall continue for an additional ten (10) years provided that
Seller's contract with the City of Houston for the purchase of raw water in sufficient
quantities to supply Buyer remains in effect. Should the Seller's contract with the
City of Houston be terminated for any reason or should the Seller become legally
unable to supply Buyer, then this contract shall terminate automatically at the time
of such termination or inability.
IV.
Article IX, Section 9.2 of the Agreement is hereby repealed and a new Article IX, Section
9.2 is hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
9.2 Pursuant to the Amendatory Contract entered into by the City of Houston and
the San Jacinto River Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein for all purposes, and not withstanding any other provision
of this contract to the contrary, Buyer covenants and agrees that it takes the treated
water under this contract from Seller for solely municipal purposes, as such term is
defined by the TNRCC rules, currently in effect or hereinafter amended, and no other
purposes. Such treated water shall be sold, distributed or used and ultimately
consumed only for residential household or other strictly municipal purposes
exclusively within Buyer's service area, which is located within the area shown on
Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and
purposes.
Buyer understands and agrees that Seller, the City of Houston or the San Jacinto
River Authority, or any combination thereof, may enforce the covenants contained
in Section 9.2 herein by an action brought directly against Buyer. In the event that
Seller maintains any legal proceeding to enforce such covenants, Buyer agrees to
indemnify Seller in the amount of all expenses relating to the legal proceeding,
including, but not limited to, costs of court and reasonable attorney's fees.
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V.
Article IX, Section 9.3 of the Agreement is hereby repealed and a new Article IX, Section
9.3 is hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
9.3 Buyer acknowledges that Seller may be liable to the City of Houston and/or
the San Jacinto River Authority for monetary damages in the event that Buyer or any
purchaser of water from or through Buyer fails to comply with the restrictions and
limitations on the sale of water set out in Section 9.2 herein. Buyer acknowledges
that such monetary damages would amount to seventy -five percent (75 %) of the
consideration or revenue received by Seller for the estimated amount of water
distributed, sold or used in violation of such restrictions or limitations plus all
litigation expenses, reasonable attorney fees, and all other remedies available to the
City of Houston and/or San Jacinto River Authority. Buyer hereby agrees to fully
indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Seller from and against any such expenses
and liability which Seller might incur or any loss Seller might suffer as a result of
any failure by Buyer or any purchaser of water from or through Buyer, to comply
with such restrictions and limitations. Buyer agrees that in the event that Buyer
furnishes or sells water or water services to a third party that in turn will furnish
water to the ultimate consumer, Buyer shall include covenants in the sales or
contracts for sale of water to such third parties to ensure that said other entity will
likewise indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Seller. Buyer agrees to submit the
wording of such covenants to and obtain the written approval of Seller prior to
entering into such contracts.
Buyer acknowledges that the City of Houston may be liable to the San Jacinto
River authority for monetary damages in the event that Buyer or any purchaser of
water from or through Buyer fails to comply with the restrictions and limitations on
the sale of water set out in Section 9.2 herein. Buyer acknowledges that such
monetary damages would amount to seventy-five percent (75 %) of the consideration
or revenue received by City of Houston for the estimated amount of water
distributed, sold or used in violation of such restrictions or limitations plus all
litigation expenses, reasonable attorney fees, and all other remedies available to the
San Jacinto River Authority. Buyer hereby agrees to fully indemnify, hold harmless
and defend the City of Houston from and against any such expenses and liability
which City of Houston might incur or any loss City of Houston might suffer as a
result of any failure by Buyer or any purchaser of water from or through Buyer, to
comply with such restrictions and limitations. Buyer agrees that in the event that
Buyer furnishes or sells water or water services to a third party that in turn will
furnish water to the ultimate consumer, Buyer shall include covenants in the sales or
contracts for sale of water to such third parties to ensure that said other entity will
likewise indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City of Houston. Buyer agrees to
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submit the wording of such covenants to and obtain the written approval of Seller
is prior to entering into such contracts.
VI.
Article IX of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding Section 9.4 to read in its entirety
as follows:
9.4 On or before the first anniversary of the date this amendment is signed, Buyer
shall approve and implement and throughout the term hereof remain in full
compliance with a water conservation program in accordance with the requirements
of the TNRCC. Such plan and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the
appropriate authority as required by state law for review and approval. In the event
that the TNRCC adopts new requirements, Buyer shall adopt an amended plan and
submit same to the appropriate authority for review and approval.
Buyer agrees that in the event that Buyer furnishes or sells water or water services
to a third party that in turn will furnish water to the ultimate consumer, the
requirements of this Contract relative to water conservation shall be met through
contractual agreements between the Buyer and the third party, providing for the
implementation and continued compliance with a water conservation program
consistent with the requirements of the TNRCC.
VII.
Article XII of the Agreement is hereby amended by amending Section 12.1 to read as
follows:
12.1 Until Buyer is otherwise notified in writing by Seller, the address of
Seller is and shall remain as follows:
Baytown Area Water Authority
2401 Market Street
Baytown, TX 77520
Until Seller is otherwise notified in writing by Buyer, the address of Buyer
® is and shall remain as follows:
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 -A
Zinetta A. Burney
Attorney at Law
5445 Almeda, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77004
VIII.
Article XIII of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding Sections 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, and
13.8, 13.9, and 13.10 to read as follows:
13.5 This Agreement, including the amendments and exhibits hereto,
contains all the agreements between the parties hereto with respect to the matters
referenced herein and may not be modified orally or in any other manner other than
by an agreement in writing, signed by all the parties hereto or their respective
successors in interest.
13.6 The construction, interpretation and performance of this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Furthermore, both parties hereby
irrevocably agree that any legal proceeding arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement shall only be brought in the Justice Court Precinct 3, Position 2 of Harris
County Texas, in the District Courts of Harris County, Texas, or in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Harris County, Division.
13.7 All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be
determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any
other term of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect.
13.8 Each party has the full power and authority to enter into and perform
this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has
been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement. The persons
executing this Agreement hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on
behalf of their respective corporations.
13.9 The parties acknowledge that they have read, understand and intend
to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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13.10 It is understood and agreed that this Agreement maybe executed in
® a number of identical counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original for all
purposes.
IX.
The provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement should be read
together and construed as one agreement provided that, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency
between the provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of
this Amendment shall control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment in multiple
copies, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute but one and
the same amendment, this day of 1996, the date of the last signature
hereto.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
ROBERT L. GILLETTE
President
ATTEST:
PETER R. BUENZ
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
IGNACIO RAMIREZ, SR.
Attorney for the
Baytown Area Water Authority
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HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1 -A
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APPROVED:
CITY OF HOUSTON
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FIFTH AMENDMENT
WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. I -A
APPROVED AS CONFORMING TO
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT NO. 34739, SECTIONS 9.2 AND 9.3
CITY OF HOUSTON
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Signature
Gene L. Locke
Printed Name
City Attorney
Title
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AAEENDATORY CONTRACT BETWEEN
SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY
AND
THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF HARRIS X
THIS CONTRACT executed as of the_7;7„ ,/day of �� ,
1976, by and between the SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, ( "SJRA ") a
conservation and reclamation district and political subdivision
of the State of Texas, and the CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, ( "che City ")
a municipal corDOratiori:
1.
The provisions of Section VII of the contract between the
parties dated March 27, 1944, shall have no application to sales
of Trinity River raw water by the City to the Baytown Area Water
Authority ( "BAWA "), a municipal corporation created by Ch. 600,
p. 641, Sixty -Third legislature, Regular Session, 1973, for the
limited purpose of treating and selling the same as potable treated
water to the City of Baytown and other local governmental entities
for distribution through the municipal water systems of such local
governmental entities, such water to be used for municipal purposes,
as defined by Rule 129.01.15001 -.041, promulgated by the Texas
Water Rights Commission'ori December 1, 1975, and for no ocher pur-
poses, and only within the boundaries of BAWA as such boundaries
exist on the dace of this contract; PROVIDED, that no such water
shall be sold, distributed or used other than for residential
household and ocher strictly domestic purposes within the area
bounded by Interstate Highway No. 10 on the north, Sjolander Road
on cha %:'cst, tvc`zr Road on the south, and Cedar Bayou on the east,
without written consent of SJRA.
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The City shall insure chat all instruments relating
to the sale of eater to BA14A include appropriate covenants on
EXHIBIT A
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the part of BAWA to observe the limitations and restrictions
imposed on the City by the contract dated March 27, 1944, as
modified by this contract, and to include covenants in all
sales and contracts for the sale of water by BA14A insuring
compliance with such restrictions and limitations. The word-
ing of the covenants giving effect to such restrictions and
limitations shall be submitted to the General Manager of the
SJRA for approval as to conformity to this paragraph prior to
any sale by the City subject to this contract. The City shall
be responsible for the enforcement of such covenants, but they
shall also be enforceable by SJRA directly.
3.
In the event any water delivered by the City to BAWA
under this contract is used in violation of such restrictions
or limitations, SJRA shall be entitled to recover from the
City as liquidated damages an amount equal to seventy -five
percent (75 %) of the consideration or revenue received by the
City for the estimated amount distributed, sold or used in
violation of such restrictions or limitations, plus all liti-
gation expenses and reasonable attorney's fees. The recovery
of such liquidated damages shall be in addition to all other
remedies available to SJRA.
4.
In consideration of the foregoing limited waiver by
SJRA of the restrictions and limitations imposed by the
contract dated March 27, 1944, the City shall pay to the SJPA
an amount equal to $50 per day during such period that the
City receives payment from BAWA for water sold under this
waive=, but suzh pajinoncs to SJZA not extend beyone a
period of 20 years. Payment shall be made on a quarterly basis
on or before the 10th day of the month following each calendar
quarter.
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5.
The contract shall not be assignable by either party
without the written consent of the other; however the obligations
imposed hereunder shall be binding on their successors or assigns.
The waiver provided herein shall be applicable only to sales by
the City to BAWA and shall not be applicable to any sale by
the City to any other entity, including any successors or assignee
entity to BA14A, without the written consent of SJRA.
6.
Except as amended by this contract and the contracts
between the parties dated July 19, 1955, May 9, 1968 and the
contract dated September 1, 1971, the provisions of the March
27, 1944, contract shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under the
authority of their respective governing bodies have caused this
contract to be executed on this :�Y day of 1976
in duplicate originals, each of which shall constitute an original
ATTEST:
By. NClcuE
Secretary
SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY
By _ ,
• Vice -Pre enc
CITY OF HOUSTON
ATTEST: By
3y
city Secretary
COUNTERSIGNED:
icy ControiCer
PROVED A
City Attorney
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FIFTH AMENDMENT
OF THE WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
TREATED WATER
BY AND BETWEEN
THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
AND
HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1-A
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
This Fifth Amendment("Amendment") to that certain"Wholesale Water Supply Contract,
Treated Water" ("Agreement") between the Baytown Area Water Authority("Seller") and Harris
County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A ("Buyer"), dated June 19, 1985, as amended by the
First Amendment dated on July 16, 1986,and as amended by the Second Amendment dated October
6, 1987, and as amended by the Third Amendment dated April 25, 1990, and as amended by the
Fourth Amendment dated January 15, 1992, is made by and between the same parties on the date
hereinafter last specified.
WITNESSETH :
WHEREAS, Seller and Buyer did enter into a Wholesale Water Supply Contract, Treated
Water on June 19, 1985,and amended July 16, 1986,October 6, 1987, April 25, 1990, and January
15, 1992; and
Wl IEREAS, Seller and Buyer now desire to extend the term of the contract;
NOW THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained,the parties hereto do hereby mutually agree as follows:
I.
Unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, words and phrases as used in
this Amendment shall have the same meaning as in the Agreement.
II.
Article I of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following definition to read as
follows:
3. "TNRCC"shall mean the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
and its successor.
III.
Article VIII of the Agreement, as amended, is hereby repealed and a new Article VIII is
hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
This contract shall be for a term of twenty(20)years beginning on the date of Initial
Delivery. The contract shall continue for an additional ten(10) years provided that
Seller's contract with the City of Ilouston for the purchase of raw water in sufficient
quantities to supply Buyer remains in effect. Should the Seller's contract with the
City of Houston be terminated for any reason or should the Seller become legally
unable to supply Buyer, then this contract shall terminate automatically at the time
of such termination or inability.
IV.
Article IX, Section 9.2 of the Agreement is hereby repealed and a new Article IX, Section
9.2 is hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
9.2 Pursuant to the Amendatory Contract entered into by the City of Houston and
the San Jacinto River Authority, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"
and incorporated herein for all purposes, and not withstanding any other provision
of this contract to the contrary, Buyer covenants and agrees that it takes the treated
water under this contract from Seller for solely municipal purposes, as such term is
defined by the TNRCC rules,currently in effect or hereinafter amended,and no other
purposes. Such treated water shall be sold, distributed or used and ultimately
consumed only for residential household or other strictly municipal purposes
exclusively within Buyer's service area,which is located within the area shown on
Exhibit `B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all intents and
purposes.
Buyer understands and agrees that Seller, the City of Houston or the San Jacinto
River Authority, or any combination thereof, may enforce the covenants contained
in Section 9.2 herein by an action brought directly against Buyer. In the event that
Seller maintains any legal proceeding to enforce such covenants, Buyer agrees to
indemnify Seller in the amount of all expenses relating to the legal proceeding,
including, but not limited to, costs of court and reasonable attorney's fees.
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V.
Article IX, Section 9.3 of the Agreement is hereby repealed and a new Article IX, Section
9.3 is hereby inserted to read in its entirety as follows:
9.3 Buyer acknowledges that Seller may be liable to the City of Houston and/or
the San Jacinto River Authority for monetary damages in the event that Buyer or any
purchaser of water from or through Buyer fails to comply with the restrictions and
limitations on the sale of water set out in Section 9.2 herein. Buyer acknowledges
that such monetary damages would amount to seventy-five percent (75%) of the
consideration or revenue received by Seller for the estimated amount of water
distributed, sold or used in violation of such restrictions or limitations plus all
litigation expenses,reasonable attorney fees,and all other remedies available to the
City of Houston and/or San Jacinto River Authority. Buyer hereby agrees to fully
indemnify,hold harmless and defend the Seller from and against any such expenses
and liability which Seller might incur or any loss Seller might suffer as a result of
any failure by Buyer or any purchaser of water from or through Buyer, to comply
with such restrictions and limitations. Buyer agrees that in the event that Buyer
furnishes or sells water or water services to a third party that in turn will furnish
water to the ultimate consumer, Buyer shall include covenants in the sales or
contracts for sale of water to such third parties to ensure that said other entity will
likewise indemnify,hold harmless and defend the Seller. Buyer agrees to submit the
wording of such covenants to and obtain the written approval of Seller prior to
entering into such contracts.
Buyer acknowledges that the City of Houston may be liable to the San Jacinto
River authority for monetary damages in the event that Buyer or any purchaser of
water from or through Buyer fails to comply with the restrictions and limitations on
the sale of water set out in Section 9.2 herein. Buyer acknowledges that such
monetary damages would amount to seventy-five percent(75%)of the consideration
or revenue received by City of Houston for the estimated amount of water
distributed, sold or used in violation of such restrictions or limitations plus all
litigation expenses,reasonable attorney fees, and all other remedies available to the
San Jacinto River Authority. Buyer hereby agrees to fully indemnify,hold harmless
and defend the City of Ilouston from and against any such expenses and liability
which City of Houston might incur or any loss City of I louston might suffer as a
result of any failure by Buyer or any purchaser of water from or through Buyer,to
comply with such restrictions and limitations. Buyer agrees that in the event that
Buyer furnishes or sells water or water services to a third party that in turn will
furnish water to the ultimate consumer, Buyer shall include covenants in the sales or
contracts for sale of water to such third parties to ensure that said other entity will
likewise indemnify,hold harmless and defend the City of 1 louston. Buyer agrees to
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submit the wording of such covenants to and obtain the written approval of Seller
prior to entering into such contracts.
VI.
Article IX of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding Section 9.4 to read in its entirety
as follows:
9.4 On or before the first anniversary of the date this amendment is signed,Buyer
shall approve and implement and throughout the term hereof remain in full
compliance with a water conservation program in accordance with the requirements
of the TNRCC. Such plan and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the
appropriate authority as required by state law for review and approval. In the event
that the TNRCC adopts new requirements, Buyer shall adopt an amended plan and
submit same to the appropriate authority for review and approval.
Buyer agrees that in the event that Buyer furnishes or sells water or water services
to a third party that in turn will furnish water to the ultimate consumer, the
requirements of this Contract relative to water conservation shall be met through
contractual agreements between the Buyer and the third party, providing for the
implementation and continued compliance with a water conservation program
consistent with the requirements of the TNRCC.
VII.
Article XII of the Agreement is hereby amended by amending Section 12.1 to read as
follows:
12.1 Until Buyer is otherwise notified in writing by Seller,the address of
Seller is and shall remain as follows:
Baytown Area Water Authority
2401 Market Street
Baytown, TX 77520
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Until Seller is otherwise notified in writing by Buyer, the address of Buyer
is and shall remain as follows:
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A
Zinetta A. Burney
Attorney at Law
5445 Almeda, Suite 400
Houston,TX 77004
VIII.
Article XIII of the Agreement is hereby amended by adding Sections 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, and
13.8, 13.9, and 13.10 to read as follows:
13.5 This Agreement, including the amendments and exhibits hereto,
contains all the agreements between the parties hereto with respect to the matters
referenced herein and may not be modified orally or in any other manner other than
by an agreement in writing, signed by all the parties hereto or their respective
successors in interest.
13.6 The construction, interpretation and performance of this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Furthermore,both parties hereby
irrevocably agree that any legal proceeding arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement shall only be brought in the Justice Court Precinct 3,Position 2 of Ilarris
County Texas, in the District Courts of Harris County,Texas, or in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Harris County, Division.
13.7 All parties agree that should any provision of this Agreement be
determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any
other term of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect.
13.8 Each party has the full power and authority to enter into and perform
this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party has
been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement. The persons
executing this Agreement hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on
behalf of their respective corporations.
13.9 The parties acknowledge that they have read,understand and intend
to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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13.10 It is understood and agreed that this Agreement maybe executed in
a number of identical counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original for all
purposes.
IX.
The provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement should be read
together and construed as one agreement provided that, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency
between the provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement,the provisions of
this Amendment shall control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment in multiple
copies,each of which shall be deemed to be an original,but all of which shall constitute but one and
the same amendment,this�day of .'2' 7 aAe�� , 1996,the date of the last signature
hereto.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
RO ERT L. GILLETTE
President
ATTEST:
PETER R. BUENZ
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
eb9fqACIO RAMIREZ, Wb.
Attorney for the
Baytown Area Water Authority
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IIARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1-A
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CITY OF IIOUSTON
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FIFTH AMENDMENT
WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
HARRIS COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 1-A
APPROVED AS CONFORMING TO
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT NO. 34739, SECTIONS 9.2 AND 9.3
CITY OF HOUSTON
Signature
/L Gene L. Locke
Printed Name
City Attorney
Title
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Ar(ENDATORY CONTRACT BETWEEN
SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY
AND
THE CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF HARRIS X
THIS CONTRACT executed as of the_;Z:7,-.eday of
1976, by and between the SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY, ("SJRA") a
conservation and reclamation district and political subdivision
of the State of Texas, and the CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, ("the City")
a municipal corooratiori:
1.
The provisions of Section VII of the contract between the
parties dated March 27, 1944, shall have no application to sales
of Trinity River raw water by the City to the Baytown Area Water
Authority ("BAWA") , a municipal corporation created by Ch. 600.
p. 641, Sixty-Third legislature, Regular Session, 1973, for the
limited purpose of treating and selling the same as potable treated
water to the City of Baytown and other local governmental entities
for distribution through the municipal water systems of such local
governmental entities, such water to be used for municipal purposes,
as defined by Rule 129.01.15001-.041, promulgated by the Texas
Water Rights Commission 'od December 1, 1975. and for no other pur-
poses, and only within the boundaries of BAWA as such boundaries
exist on the date of this contract; PROVIDED, that no such water
shall be sold, distributed or used other than for residential
household and ocher strictly domestic purposes within the area
bounded by Interstate Highway No. 10 on the north, Sjolander Road
on the a:sst, .1rc`er Road oit the south, and Cedar Bayou on the east.
without written consent of SJRA.
2.
The City shall insure that all instruments relating
co the sale of water to BA14A include appropriate covenants on
EXHIBIT A
the oart of BAWA to observe the limitations and restrictions
imposed on the City by the contract dated March 27, 1944, as
modified by this contract, and to include covenants in all
sales and contracts for the sale of water by BAWA insuring
compliance with such restrictions and limitations. The word-
ing of the covenants giving effect to such restrictions and
limitations shall be submitted to the General Manager of the
SJRA for approval as to conformity to this paragraph prior to
any sale by the City subject to this contract. The City shall
be responsible for the enforcement of such covenants, but they
shall also be enforceable by SJRA directly.
3.
In the event any water delivered by the City to BAWA
under this contract is used in violation of such restrictions
or limitations, SJRA shall be entitled to recover from the
City as liquidated damages an amount equal to seventy-five
percent (75%) of the consideration or revenue received by the
City for the estimated amount distributed, sold or used in
violation of such restrictions or limitations, plus all liti-
gation expenses and reasonable attorney's fees. The recovery
of such liquidated damages shall be in addition to all other
remedies available to SJRA.
4.
In consideration of the foregoing limited waiver by
SJRA of the restrictions and limitations imposed by the
contract dated March 27, 1944. the City shall pay to the SJRA
an amount equal to $50 per day during such period that the
City receives payment from BAWA for water sold under this
waiver, but su:h payinants to SJRA sAa.J." noc extend beyond a
period of 20 years.' Payment shall be made on a quarterly basis
on or before the loth day of the month following each calendar
quarter.
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5.
The contract shall not be assignable by either party
without the written consent of the other; however the obligations
imposed hereunder shall be binding on their successors or assigns.
The waiver provided herein shall be applicable only to sales by
the City to BAWA and shall not be applicable to any sale by
the City to any other entity, including any successors or assignee
entity to BA14A, without the written consent of SJRA.
6.
Except as amended by this contract and the contracts
between the parties dated July 19, 1955, May 9, 1968 and the
contract dated September 1, 1971, the provisions of the t•farch
27, 1944, contract shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under the
authority of their respective governing bodies have caused this
contract to be executed on this day of 1976
in duplicate originals, each of which shall constitute an original
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