Res 077-97 5/6/1997RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE BENEFICIAL
USE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE ON
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
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 the Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo
reservoirs;
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;
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;
WHEREAS, the owners of a 500-acre tract of agricultural land
desire to apply the water supply treatment sludge to their land for
the beneficial results that will accrue;
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:
The proposed agreement between the City of Wichita Falls and the
property owners (Phillip James Marten, Gary Don Marten, Stephen D.
Marten, and Cindy Sue Swanson) to define mutual responsibilities for
the beneficial use of water supply treatment sludge on agricultural
lands owned by the owners is hereby approved, and the City Manager is
authorized to execute the agreement for the City of Wichita Falls.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 1997.
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