Res 135-99 12/7/1999RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH JASON PAUL SCHENK
FOR THE BENEFICIAL USE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE
ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls operates two water treatment plants in
accordance with the laws of Federal and State governments, treating raw waters from
Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo reservoirs; and
WHEREAS, pebble quick lime ( "lime ") is used to remove hardness from the
water, and some of the lime is incorporated as calcium carbonate into the sludge
residue of the treatment process; and
WHEREAS, the sludge from the water treatment process can be beneficial when
applied to agricultural lands, such application being a safe and effective method of
disposal that is authorized and regulated by State and Federal regulatory agencies; and
WHEREAS, the owners of a 564 -acre tract of agricultural land desire to apply the
water supply treatment sludge to their land for the beneficial results that will accrue; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City and owners to cooperate for the use of
the water supply treatment sludge in this manner; and
WHEREAS, the Council has examined a proposed agreement between the
owners and the City of Wichita Falls for the purposes stated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The proposed agreement between the City of Wichita Falls and the
Property owner, Jason Paul Schenk, to define mutual responsibilities for the beneficial
use of water supply treatment sludge on agricultural lands owned by the owner is
hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement for the
City of Wichita Falls.
SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of December 19 9
MAYO
ATTEST:
City Clerk