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Home My WebLink AboutO-2007-3049 c ~za7?'-t?~ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Aoorooriation Agenda Date Requested: December 17. 2007 Source of Funds: Nt A Requested By: Wayne J. Sabo Account Number: NtA Department: Plannint! Amount Budgeted: NtA Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: -X- Amount Requested: Nt A Exhibits: A. Ordinance B. Permit Application C. Letter of Request D. AreaMap Budgeted Item: _YES ..K...NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION HSC Pipeline Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, has filed application with the City to install an 12" & 8" Natural Gas Liquids pipeline. The pipeline system will be used to transport natural gas liquids. The 12" pipeline starts from an existing valve site/pipeline in the in the Pasadena Refinery area to a surface site in La Porte. The 8" pipeline exits the site crossing SH 225 and terminates at an existing valve site north of SH 225. The route through the City of La Porte is shown on Exhibit "0" of this agenda packet and described in the permit application form (see Exhibit "B"). The 12" and 8" pipelines will be installed within an existing pipeline corridor as well as easements secured from Centerpoint Energy throughout the entire route. Directional boring will be utilized crossing Big Island Slough (B 106-00-(0) to a depth of 21.2' under the existing flow line of the channel and 7.0' under the channel's ultimate flow line. Old Underwood Road, Houston Street and Old La Porte Road are the only roadways in La Porte that is crossed. The 12" pipeline will operate at a maximum operating pressure of 1119 PSI, will be tested to a minimum 1528 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 52,000 PSI. The 8" pipeline will operated at a maximum operating pressure of 2220 PSI, will be tested to a minimum 3330 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 52,000 PSI. In reviewing the permit application and plans as submitted, Staff has determined no conflict is anticipated with existing City infrastructure or existing pipelines. This request meets all requirements of Ordinance 2004-2755 and the pipeline application fee of $1000.00 has been paid. Any future relocation of the pipeline permitted within the City, State or County rights~of-way shall be at the sole expense of the Permittee. In accordance with Section 102-236 and 102-237, City Council must review and approve the permit application. If approved, City Council will thereby authorize the Director of Planning or his designee to execute the permit in duplicate originals, one which shall be delivered to the Permittee and one which shall be retained by the City. Action Reauired bv Council: n ordinance authOrizing the Planning Director to execute a Pipeline Permit as requested by HSC artnership, L. . for installation of an 12" and an 8" Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline. enda Ron Bottoms, City Manager 1J,!J,~1 Date Exhibit "A" to Agenda Packet Ordinance ;P/= ~7-t?~ ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 30 4- g AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 2004-2755, BEING CHAPTER 102, NATURAL RESOURCES, ARTICLE IV, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTA TION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO CONSTRUCT A TWELVE (12") INCH AND AN EIGHT (8") INCH PIPELINE SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASSES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte has received an application dated June 8, 2007 from HSC Pipeline Partnership, L.P., requesting a permit under Ordinance No. 2004-2755, being Chapter 102, Natural Resources, Article IV, "Pipeline Transportation" of the Code of Ordinances of The City of La Porte, to construct and operate its 12-inch and an 8-inch pipeline for the transportation of NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS, crossing the City of La Porte, all as shown on said application. The application of HSC Pipeline Partnership, L.P. has been reviewed by the Director of Planning, who has found that said application meets all requirements of Ordinance 2004-2755, and has recommended its approval. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby approves the application ofHSC Pipeline Partnership, L.P., dated June 8, 2007, and this Ordinance authorizes the Director of Planning or his designee to execute the permit as requested by applicant. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered, and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17/~DAYOF OfC'kh18?r ATTEST: BY:vQ7fl1:jj/l ,cJ1cltIJ artha Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: Pf~~~ Clark T. Askins, City Attorney , 2007. City of La Porte By: ~~2~ Alton E. Porter, Mayor Exhibit "B" to Agenda Packet Permit Application CiTY:>F Lb. PC>RE., T ~}~L.S ?1?:UN: ?:RMIT A??UCA.TI:>N p:;-:. ;taJ7 -t?~ ....................... ................iNPDRNlA.TION ON OWNSR. AND A??L1CAl\l' ............................................. Company NamE: HSC PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP, L. P. Company Acldre::s:: P.O. BOX 4324, HOUSTON, TX 77210-4324 713-803-8206 ph PnoneandFaxNumber 713-803-2801 fax::mait:kwebster@eprod.com Persoll Submitting .L.ppiicatbn: DAVID TURNBO Title of Persoll Submitiing AnDiicauon: RI GHT-OF - WA Y AGENT 713-644-3219 ph Phone and Fax Number 713-:649 -00 2 0 fax Emai\:dturnbo@gulonline. corn Acting br Owner as:: PERMIT AGENT Prirdpa\ Contact for Submittallnformauon: KYLE L. WEBSTER Title 01 Principal Contact: RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGER 713-803-8206 ph Phone and Fax t~umber: 71 3 -8 0 3-2 8 0 1 fax Em~ kwebster@eprod.com . .......... ............. ..INFORMATION ON TWENTY.FoUR HOUR EMERGENCY Co NT ACTS......... ................, Twenty-Four HDur Emergency Contact: LIQUIDS CONTROL CENTER Title 01 Twenty-FoUl HDur Emergency Contact: JEFF V. MYERS, REGIONAL MANAGER Phone and Fax Number 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 4 6 - 3 4 8 2 emait; j vrnyers@eprod.com other III umbers for Emergency Contact (pager, cellular, etc.): 71 3 - 803 - 8730 Alternate Twenty-FDur Hour Emergency Contact 800 - number above- 24 -hours Title of ,LlJternate Twenty-Four HOIll emergency COiltact Phone and Fax Number - ., r::mah: Other Numbers for Alternate Contact (pager, cellular, etc.): .................. ............ .......... ... ... BASIC INFORMATION ON PIPELlNE.......... ......... ...... ....... ................... 12.750" O.D. & Size in Diameter. 8.625 II O. D. Commo::ii\v(sl: NA TURAL GAS LIQUIDS 12"-EXISTING PIPELINE AT SHELL REFINERY IN PASADENA Origin Point: 8"-PQMP STA.TION SURFACE SJ;TE IN LA PORTE _. 12" - ENTERPRISE SITE IN LA PORTE Destination Point 8" - VALVE SITE NORTH OF HWY 22S 12"- 740 PSI l-lormai Operating Pressure: 8" - 1 4 4 0 _P.S I h/ia;:imum Operati"lg Pressure: 12"- 1119 PSI 8"-2200 PSI MaXimum Albwable Tempeiature (if applicable): N / A Exhibit "C" to Agenda Packet Letter of Request ff. J!a77 - r;~ GULLETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. n05 South Loop East-nOl2 P.O. Box 230187 - 77223 Houston, Texas 713-644-3219 Fax: 713-649-0020 December 4, 2007 Planning Department Mr. Rodney L. Slaton City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 RE: Revised Permit Application package for HSC PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP, L.P. to install one 12" pipeline and one 8" pipeline within the city limits of the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Dear Mr. Slaton: HSC PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP, L.P. a Delaware limited partnership whose address is P.O. Box 4324 Houston, Texas 77210-4324, is hereby requesting a pipeline permit. The pipeline system will be used to transport natural gas liquids (MSDS sheet attached). The 12" pipeline starts from an existing valve site/pipeline in the Pasadena Refinery area runs to a surface site in Laporte. The 8" pipeline exits the site crossing HWY 225 and terminating at an existing valve site North of Hwy 225. The route through the City of La Porte is shown on the attached map, and described in the permit application form. The 12" and 8" pipeline will be installed in an existing pipeline corridor or parallel existing pipelines the entire route. Plan and profile are attached showing the city streets in the City of La Porte that will be crossed. 12" crossing Underwood Road Drawing CA-2867-012, Cad File 2867112_ 12" crossing Houston Street Drawing CA-2867-019, Cad File 2867119A 8" crossing Houston Street Drawing CA-2867-019, Cad File 2867119A-1 8" crossing Old La Porte Road Drawing CA-2867-017, Cad File 2867117_ The 12" pipeline will be 12.750" outside diameter with a 0.250 wall thickness, and will be API 5L X 52 ERW pipe with 15-22 mils thick fusion bond epoxy coating and 25-30 mils aro coating. The 12" pipeline will operate at a maximum operating pressure of 1119 PSI, will be tested to a minimum 1528 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 52,000 PSI. The 8" pipeline will be 8.625" outside diameter with a 0.250" wall thickness, and will be API 5L X 52 ERW pipe with 15-22 mils thick fusion bond epoxy coating and 25-30 mils aro coating. The 8" pipeline will operate at a maximum operating pressure of 2220 PSI, will be tested to a minimum 3330 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 52,000 PSI. The pipelines will be regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission as an Intrastate Pipeline. All design, materials and construction will, as a minimum, comply with the following codes, ordinances and standards as applicable: · The Department of Transportation ("DOT") Standard CFR Title 49, Part 195 "Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline", and The "Railroad Commission of Texas, Pipeline Safety Rules, Part IV · ASME B31.8. "Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, · U.S. Department of Labor Regulations Title 29, CFR 1910 and 1925, "Occupational Safety and Health Standards", · API 1104, "Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities". HSC PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP, L.P. hereby makes this statement, that it agrees to the conditions and obligations set out in ORDINANCE NO. 2004 - of the City of La Porte Pipeline Ordinance; Section 1; Article IV. Pipeline Transportation, Sec 102-235 Application for Permit 3 0),3 (k), and 3 (1), and all sections thereof that apply, regardless if said section(s) are specifically mentioned in this letter. The anticipated construction start date is scheduled to begin by December 17, 2007. Also enclosed herewith is a check in the amount of $ 1,000.00 for initial permit fee and the appropriate insurance certificate. If additional information is required, please contact David Turnbo, at (713) 644-3219 or 713-252-2151. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, 7J~r9~ David Turnbo, Agent Land & Right of Way Department Exhibit "D" to Agenda Packet Area Map CITY OF LA PORTE HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS ff- ;?a77~ l< P"" " Fl1~..." 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