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Recommendations For Changes To The Grand Prairie Gas Drilling Ordinance (9.30.10)
Recommendations For Changes To The Grand Prairie Gas Drilling Ordinance (9.30.10)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO THE GRAND PRAIRIE GAS DRILLING ORDINANCE Overall Recommendation:
We recommend a thorough review of the Southlake, Texas Gas Drilling Ordinance. Many members of our Alliance have cited it. We all agree that it is one of the best Ordinances in place in the Barnett Shale. We would also like to recommend production of a video for the City of Grand Prairie Web site. This video should thoroughly cover the process for permitting gas drilling in the City from beginning of the process (with the submission of requests by gas companies to the Texas Railroad Commission) to the Approval of a Permit by the City of Grand Prairie. A straightforward, stepby-step overview is highly recommended.
Deed Restrictions: Any gas well drilling in a residential neighborhood will follow deed restrictions in that neighborhood above and beyond the ordinances landscaping requirements ~ until the end of the wells life. This will ensure the integrity of our properties.
PIDs: Any gas drilling permitted in a residential community will require a contract with that neighborhoods PID to mow, edge, upkeep of the landscaping and maintenance of the irrigation system. If a PID in not available, the industry will be required to hire a third party company until the well is closed. This will help keep our property values high and ensure the integrity of our property. Trucks: More signage for truck routes going to and from the pad site. "No Gas Drilling Traffic" signs shall be placed in communities entrances going to and from pad sites. Violations of the Ordinance: A designated city employee shall travel to each site every 5 days to discover violations of the ordinance during the life of the well. Industrial Zoning: All gas drilling in Grand Prairie shall be zoned Industrial. Gas Drilling Logs: The industry must provide all gas drilling logs at each site to Gas Inspector/Designated City Personnel upon demand and while the pad is active. Public Notices: It is 2010, all public notices of gas drilling permits and activities shall be posted in both online and print editions of high profile newspapers including the Dallas News and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Links to all online notices shall be clearly visible on the City of Grand Prairies Web site. All 52 HOAs in Grand Prairie shall receive written notification for publication in community newsletters. Fracturing: High-imact well communities shall be notified of fracture stimulation at least 120 hours in advance of the fracturing commencing. Highly visible signage at entry and exits of the neighborhoods shall be erected as well. Written notice via 1st class mail within 120 hours of fracturing shall also be provided for those properties within 600 feet of the well or wells being fractured. Parks: No gas well drilling shall be conducted in public parks with or without City Council consent. No variances allowed.
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### This document was prepared by the WESTCHESTER-GRAND PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE (WCGPCA) during the months of August and September, 2010. Contributors: Carl Dimon, Professional Engineer/Petroleum Engineer (Licensed in TX 1971-2008) Ben Grimes Joyce Gray Konstance Johnson Chris Koss Clay Newsome, President, Hills of Westchester HOA Susan Read Rosemary Reed, President, Westchester Association of Homeowners In Conclusion: We would like to recommend Drill Right Texas ~ a publication of the Texas
Oil and Gas Accountability Project. www.earthworksaction.org/Texas_OGAP.cfm.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
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