HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-1661 10-08-2024RESOLUTION NO.24-1661
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, ENDORSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTINUING
PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 403 FOR THE
CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City of Euless (the "City") is a home rule city acting under its
charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas
Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 1978, the United States Environmental Protection Agency
published a rule (Amended January 28, 1981) which established mechanisms and
procedures for enforcing National Pretreatment Standards controlling the introduction of
wastes from non- domestic sources into Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs); and
WHEREAS, this rule, 40 CFR 403, requires that a Pretreatment Program be
developed for the Regional Wastewater System; and
WHEREAS, the Trinity River Authority of Texas, as the owner and operator of a
POTW, must comply with rule 40 CFR 403; and
WHEREAS, the City, as a contracting party of the Central Regional Wastewater
System, has entered into an Amendatory Wastewater Contract with the Trinity River
Authority of Texas whereby the City has enacted ordinances that are necessary to
implement and enforce the National Pretreatment Standards; and
WHEREAS, 40 CFR 403.9(b) requires a statement or resolution reflecting the
endorsement or approval of the local boards or councils responsible for supervising and/or
funding the POTW.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Euless, Texas, hereby endorses the implementation of a pretreatment
program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the Regional Wastewater System with such
program to continue as long as 40 CFR 403 remains in effect.
PRESENTED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council
on October 8, 2024, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
Linda 11%ladin, Mayor
ATTE
i Sutter,-TR- MC, CMC
City Sevetary/Chief Governance Officer