HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-036 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF SYLVANIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A
MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3201 NORTH SYLVANIA AVENUE IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
approved Ordinance No. 25553-06-2022, prohibiting the use of shallow
groundwater for potable purposes on property located at 3201 North
Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas ("Site"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, made a finding that it is in
the best interest of the public and the city to facilitate the efforts of
Sylvania Industrial Park, LLC ("Applicant"), to secure a Municipal Setting
Designation ("MSD") with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality ("TCEQ") for said Site; and
WHEREAS, upon the passing of a supporting resolution by the City Council, Applicant
intends to file a separate application with the Executive Director of the
TCEQ for certification of an MSD for the Site pursuant to Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 361, Subchapter W; and
WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code, § 361.8065 provides that an application to
the TCEQ for a municipal setting designation will not be certified unless
the application is supported by a resolution adopted by certain entities,
including the City Council of each municipality that owns or operates a
groundwater supply well located not more than five miles from the
property for which the designation is sought; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills owns or operates groundwater supply wells
located not more than five miles from the boundary of said Site; and
WHEREAS, Applicant has continuing obligations to satisfy applicable statutory and
regulatory provisions concerning groundwater contamination investigation
and response actions at the Site; and
WHEREAS, the certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the Site is in the best
interests of the community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS THAT:
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SECTION 1. The preambles to this Resolution are hereby adopted in their entirety and
incorporated herein as though set forth in full herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports Applicant's application to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation
on the Site.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of August, 2022.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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City Secretary/Chief Ci binpeficer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
leshia . McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Caroline Waggoner
Director of Public Works
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