Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action to reaffirm the County’s commitment to supporting legal action by the County Attorney’s Office against Union Pacific in connection with the contamination at its facility in Kashmere Gardens/Fifth Ward.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 27th, 2022 the Office of the County Attorney’s filed a Notice of Intent to sue Union Pacific Railroad Company under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In 2019, after the existence of a cancer cluster was confirmed in the area near the Union Pacific facility in Kashmere Gardens/Fifth Ward, Commissioners Court authorized the Office of the County Attorney to represent resident interests and pursue relevant legal action against the corporation.
Expected Impact:
In addition to filing the Notice of Intent to Sue, discussing the County’s commitment to legal action against Union Pacific in connection with the contamination in Kashmere Gardens/Fifth Ward will demonstrate our commitment to public health and environmental justice.
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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2/12/2020 |
11 |
Discussion and update on the investigation of contamination at the Union Pacific Railroad facility at 4910 Liberty Road, Texas Department of State Health Services Cancer Cluster Study, and mapping of other creosote facilities. |
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6/09/2020 |
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Approval RFP for environmental sampling and analysis of soil, surface water, and storm water at the Union Pacific Englewood Railyard for Pollution Control Services |
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12/15/2020 |
10R |
Award of contract for environmental sampling and analysis. |
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Request for discussion and possible action to reaffirm the County’s commitment to supporting legal action against Union Pacific in connection with the contamination at its facility in Kashmere Gardens/Fifth Ward.
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: August 2, 2022
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Sasha Legette, Policy Deputy Director, Commissioner Precinct One
Attachments (if applicable): N/A