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Home My WebLink AboutO-2007-3050 D ff-~7-6J5 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM A~DroDriation Agenda Date Requested: December 17. 2007 Req.....d By' W"".. J. M Department: Plannine Source of Funds: NtA Account Number: NtA Amount Budgeted: Nt A Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance:-X- Amount Requested: NtA Exhibits: A. Ordinance B. Permit Application C. Letter of Request D. AreaMap Budgeted Item: _YES ....K.-NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION SOUTH TEXAS NGL PIPELINES, LLC, a Delaware limited partnership, has filed application with the City to install a 6" Natural Gas Liquids pipeline. The pipeline will be used to transport liquefied petroleum gases from an existing pipeline in La Porte. The pipeline then connects to a surface site, exits the surface site and continues on until tying into an existing 6" pipeline south of Union Pacific in La Porte. 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 6" pipeline will be installed within easements granted by Allwaste Tank Cleaning, Inc., Louisiana Chemical Company, and Union Pacific Railroad. Old La Porte Road and Houston Street are the only roadways in La Porte that will be crossed by this pipeline. The pipeline will operate at a maximum operating pressure of 1440 PSI, will be tested to a minimum of 2180 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 42,000 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-ot-way shall be at the sole expense ot the Permittee. In accordance with Section 102-236 and 102-237, City Council must review and approve the permit application. It 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. Ron Bottoms, City Manager Exhibit "A" to Agenda Packet Ordinance ff- 2PtJ7 - tfJS ORDINANCE NO. 2007- 3 05 Q AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 2004-2755, BEING CHAPTER 102, NATURAL RESOURCES, ARTICLE IV, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF mE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO CONSTRUCT A SIX (6") INCH PIPELINE 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 July 2, 2007 from South Texas NGL Pipelines, LLC, 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 6-inch pipeline for the transportation of NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS, crossing the City of La Porte, all as shown on said application. The application of South Texas NGL Pipelines, LLC has been reviewed by the Director of Planning, who has found that said application meets all requirements of Ordinance 2004-2755, and has reconnnended its approval. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby approves the application of South Texas NGL Pipelines, LLC, dated July 2, 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 fmds, 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 J rr-/~AY OF OECc rn &L ATTEST: By: Lfhct~P/:~!Ii~J Martha . ett, City Se~retary APPROVED: ~T~ Clark T. Askins, City Attorney ,2007. City of La Porte By: ~~~~ Alton E. Porter, Mayor Exhibit "B" to Agenda Packet Permit Application CiTY OF LA PORT:', T EX-AS PIPELINE ?ERM[T A.P?LlCA TION fr-uP7-P!5 .......................................INFORMATlON ON OWNER AND A.PPLlCANT ............................................. Company Nama: SOUTH TEXAS NGL PIPELINES, LLC Company Address: P.O. BOX 4324, HOUSTON, TX 77210-4324 713-803-8206 ph Phone and Fax Number: 713-803-2801 fax Emait:kwebster@eprod. com Person Submitting Application: DAVID TURNBO Title of Person Submitting Apoiication: RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 713-644-3219 ph Phone and Fax Number: 7l3-:Q 4 9-0020 fax Emait:dturnbo@gulonline. com Acting ror Owner as: PERMIT AGENT Principal Contact for Submittallnformatton: KYLE L. WEBSTER Title of Principal Contact: RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGER 713-803-8206 ph PhoneandFaxl~umber: 713-803-2801 fax Em~ kwebster@eprod.com ........... ........ ..... ..INFORMATION ON TWENTY-FOUR HOUR EMERGENCY CONT ACTS............... ........... Twenty-Four Hour Emergency Contact: LIQUIDS CONTROL CENTER Title ofTwenty-Four Hour Emergency Contact: JEFF V. MYERS, REGIONAL MANAGER Phone and Fax Number: 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 4 6 - 3 4 8 2 Email: jvmyers@eprod.com Other Numbers Tor Emergency Contact (pager, cenular, etc.): 71 3 - 8 0 3 - 8730 Alternate Twenty-Four Hour Emergency Contact 800 - number above- 24 -hours Title of Alternate Twenty-Four Hour Emergency Contact: Phone and Fax Number: Emait: Other Numbers for Alternate Contact (pager, cenular, etc): ...................... ....... ................ .BASIC INFORMA nON ON PiPEliNE... ......... ...................... ......... ....... Size in D,ameter: 6 . 6 2 5" O. D . Commodity(s): LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES ~g~Po~t EXISTING PIPELINE UNDER CONSTRUCTION(PT-2007-001 )LA PORTE PROPOSED ENTERPRIS~ SIT~ IN LA PORTE & Destination Point EXISTING PIPELINE AJACENT TO UNION PACIFIC Normal Operating Pressure: 1 000 PSI Ma):imum Operating Pressure: 1 440 PSI Maximum Allowable Temperature (if applicable): N / A Exhibit "C" to Agenda Packet Letter of Request fir- }?a77-- t75 GULLETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 7705 South Loop East -77012 P.O. Box 230187 -77223 Houston, Texas 713-644-3219 Fax: 713-644-1547 December 3, 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 SOUTH TEXAS NGL PIPELINES, LLC to install a 6" pipeline interconnect system within the city limits of the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Dear Mr. Slaton: SOUTH TEXAS NGL PIPELINES, LLC a Delaware limited liability corporation whose address is P.O. Box 4324 Houston, Texas 77210-4324, is hereby requesting a pipeline permit. The pipeline will be used to transport liquefied petroleum gases (MSDS sheet attached) from an existing pipeline (under construction PT-2007-001)in La Porte. The pipeline then connects to a surface site, exits the surface site and continues on until tying into an existing 6" pipeline south of Union Pacific all in Laporte. The route through the City of LaPorte is shown on the attached map, and described in the permit application form.. Plan and profiles are attached showing city streets in the City of La Porte that will be crossed. Houston Street Drawing CA-2867-019, Cad File 2867119A-2 Old La Porte Road Drawing CA-2867-018, Cad File 2867118_ The pipe will be 6.625" outside diameter with a 0.280" wall thickness, and will be API 5L X 42 ERW pipe with 15-22 mils thick fusion bond epoxy coating and 25-30 mils aro coating. The pipeline will operate at a maximum operating pressure of 1440 PSI, will be tested to a minimum 2180 PSI, and have a minimum yield strength of 42,000 PSI. The pipeline 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". SOUTH TEXAS NGL PIPELINES, LLC 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 (j), 3 (k), and 3 (1), and all sections thereofthat 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, ;pJrl-~ David Turnbo, Agent Land & Right of Way Department ~xhibit "D" to Agenda packe! Area Map I..; "C\\>>t '11<...,,. 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