Calvert council opts for generator SEP to avoid TCEQ fine, acts on permits and variance
Jul 14, 2025
Council voted unanimously to submit a planned standby generator as a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) in response to a TCEQ proposed agreed order instead of paying '34 thousand plus.' The council also denied one multi-part permit (asking applicant to reapply for driveway-only) and approved a requested variance; routine minutes and payables were accepted.
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The council voted to offer the planned standby emergency generator as the city's Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) in response to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Proposed Agreed Order, a move described in the minutes as an alternative "in lieu of paying $34 thousand plus." Council Member Allen Wiese moved to submit the generator as the SEP, Council Member Bobbie Alford seconded, and the motion "carried" with all members voting in favor.
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