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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/13/1982 - SpecialMINUTES c CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1982 7:00 P.M. CARROLL LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4120 CARROLL LANE PRESENT Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members Herbert Hawkins, Jr. Cliff Zarsky ABSENT Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley Dr. Charles W. Kennedy' Acting City Mgr. Ernest Briones Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order at Carroll Lane Elementary School and introduced the Council Members who were present. Mayor Jones briefly explained the Carroll Lane and Mulberry Street Reconstruction Protect and stated that the public hearing pertaining to the assessments was required by State law. He then introduced Mr. James K. Lontos, Assistant City Manager. Mr. Lontos explained that the project is one that involves the City and the State under the Urban Systems Program. He stated that testimony will be provided by Mr. Gerald Smith, Acting Director of the City's Engineering Depart- ment, and by Mr. W. J. Holly, Real Estate Appraiser. Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin conducted the formal protion of the hearing and called as his first witness, Mr. Gerald Smith. Through questioning of the witness, Mr. Coffin ascertained that Mr. Smith is Chief Engineer of the Engineering and Physical Development Department of the City of Corpus Christi and has been employed in that capacity for 22 years. Mr. Coffin verified that a copy of Mr. Smith's qualifications in resume form is on file in the Office of the City Secretary. Mr. Smith testified that he is thoroughly familiar with the project and displayed a transparency which showed the various streets included in the project, rnll..w:: MICAMILMED SKP 191984 Minutes Special Council Meeting January 13, 1982 Page 2 (1) Carroll Lane, from South Staples Street to Gollihar Road, (2) Carroll Lane, from South Padre Island Drive to Tiger Lane, and (3) Mulberry Street, from Carroll Lane to Willow Street. He stated that the project is being constructed jointly by the City and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and is an improvement assessment project. Mr. Smith explained the construction of the streets, noting that the improvements will provide for a roadway of 44' and 40' wide on Carroll Lane and 28' wide on Mulberry Street within the existing right-of-way. He stated that a new water line will be installed at City expense on Carroll Lane; the improvements on Carroll Lane will be constructed with a 6" stablized subgrade, an 11" flexible base and 14" asphaltic concrete pavement; Mulberry Street will be constructed with a 6" stablized subgrade, an 8" flexible base and 14" asphaltic concrete pavement. Mr. Smith informed the Council and the audience that all streets will have standard curb and gutter sections, 4" thick reinforced concrete sidewalks and 6" thick reinforced concrete driveways as shown on the plans. Mr. Smith continued his testimony by stating that the plans for this work were prepared in the local office of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation and the plans for Mulberry Street were prepared by the Engineering Department of the City. He stated that bids were received by the State on November 12 and APCCO submitted the low bid of $1,155,774.07; the State and Federal portion of this amount is $690,674.07; the preliminary assessments total $121,635.15; and the City portion of the cost is $343,464.85. Mr. Smith stated that the assessment roll consists of both residential and commercial properties and the residential properties either front, back onto or side on the streets involved. Chief Engineer Smith explained the assessment rates as follows: CARROLL LANE Curb, Gutter & Pavement MULBERRY STREET Curb, Gutter & Pavement Sidewalk Driveways Bid Price $26.03 L.F. $13.29 L.F. $ 1.91 S.F. $ 3.37 S.F. Assessment Rate $19.50 L.F. $13.29 L.F. $ 1.00 S.F. $ 3.37 S.F. Minutes Special Council Meeting January 13, 1982 Page 3 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES Curb, Gutter & Pavement Sidewalks Driveways $ 4.75 L.F. $ . .75 S.F. $ 3.37 S.F. Mr. Smith stated that the staff recommends that approximately 12 pieces of property be credited for existing sidewalks that are being removed and replaced and that the total of the credits equals $5,619.17. *Councii Member Cliff Zarsky arrived at the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Chief Engineer Smith stated that the assessments will not be due until after the work is completed and may be paid either by cash or in payments over a five-year period at an interest rate of 611, or in case of hardship, this period may be extended to 10 years. He informed the Council that the contractor has 200 working days to complete the project; the contractor is in the process of install- ing the water line; and they expect the project to be completed in about 10 months. Assistant City Attorney Coffin called as his next witness, Mr. W. J. Holly, the appraiser employed by the City. Through questioning of this witness, Mr. Coffin ascertained that Mr. Holly is a Real Estate Appraiser and Broker registered in the State of Texas; that he has been in that business for approximately 27 years; and that he has served as appraiser on a number of municipal Jobs. He stated that a copy of Mr. Holly's resume, including all of his qualifications, is on file in the Office of the City Secretary. Mr. Holly testified that he is thoroughly familiar with all of the property included in the assessment roll and stated that he discovered six odd -shaped pieces of property_which he feels would not be enhanced in the amount of the assessment levied. He stated that he has recommended reductions on the following items: ITEM NO. NAME SUGGESTED REDUCTION 2 (S) Billy Blanton $ 99.62 21 (S) Alfonso Garcia, III 66.60 22 (5) Steven C1 Loveless 19.50 39 (S) Lisandro Amaya 23.48 99 (5) F. H. Villarreal 58.45 100 (S) Antonio Sanchez, Jr. 27.39 Total: $295.04 Mr. Holly testified that, in his opinion, all of the other property would be enhanced at least in the amount of the assessment. Minutes Special Council Meettn9 January, 13; 19.82 Page 4 Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience in regard to their assess- ments or other aspects of the project. Mr. Hulen B. Baskin, 3602 Tiger Lane, (Item S-93) stated that his property already has curb, gutter and sidewalk on Carroll Lane on which his property sides and inquired as to why he would not be given credit for the existing improvements. Chief Engineer Smith explained that the improvements to this property were built in 1963 and agreed that there are existing curb, gutter and sidewalks. He stated that the sidewalk will not be removed, but the driveway will be lengthened but credit will be given for the existing driveway. Mr. Smith explained that the staff does not recommend a credit for the existing curb because it is eighteen years old; it is a roll -type curb and it is laying over; and it would have been necessary to remove it even if the street were not narrowed at this point. Mayor Jones informed Mr. Baskin that he will personally examine the property and provide a report for the Council. Mr. Charles Hill, 3602 Bentwood Lane, (Item S-91) stated that he has existing roll -type curb which he feels is in good condition. Mr. Hill also pointed out that he has no access to Carroll Lane and he, therefore, feels that he should not be assessed. He pointed out that the residents across the street on Carroll Lane whose property does not have access are not being assessed and expressed the opinion that he should be treated the same. Mr. Smith explained that the curb at Mr. Hill's property is in the same condition as that of Mr. Baskin and that the plat of Bentwood Subdivision restricts access to Carroll Lane whereas the subdivision in which Mr. Hill resides does not restrict access to Carroll Lane, and he is therefore being assessed. Mayor Jones stated that he would visit Mr. Hill the following day at 2:00 p.m. and asked that a staff member accompany him to both residences. Mr. Domiciano R. De Leon, 3601 Brushwood, (Item S-90) stated that his curb, gutter and sidewalk are in good condition, and Mr. Smith informed hien that 100% credit will be given for the sidewalk at his residence and credit will also be given for the existing pavement. Mr. Frank Blalock, 4222 Carroll Lane, (Item 17) asked about his existing sidewalk, and Mr. Smith replied that the staff has recommended 100% credit on his sidewalk assessment. Minutes Special Connell Meettn0 January 13, 1982 ' Page 5 Me; blomede drissino; 3030 Santa Fe, (Iteni 15) qUettioned why he Was being assessed the full rate since his property tides on Carroll Lane, Me, Smith explained that property that IS commerd111y 2�hed is Charged the full assessment, but informed him that there will be a credit to the exktfhg faldWaik. Mr. Smith then assured the property doWheet that all of the adjustments will be made to the assessment roll befofd its final approval by the Colinelk Ah unidentified gentleman inquired about access to their property during the construction phase. Chief Engineer Smith assured him that the contractor Will construct One= half of the etreet at a time and temporary access will be provided to driveways. He admitted that for two or three days, the oWners Will not be able to drive to their property. No one else spoke In regard to the assessmeott. Mayor Jones expressed the CoUncil's appreciation to those who atterided the meeting and urged that they support the Upcoming bond election to be held on February 20, 1982, pointing out that the bond program is what makes the voluntary paving program possible. Mayor Pro Tem Turner also urged the members of the audience to support the bond program. Council Member Hawkins stated that he was very pleased to be present in the neighborhood meeting and urged that the citizens call him if they have any problems. An unidentified lady in the audience inquired about the possibility of the installation of traffic lights since there is a lot of fast traffic on the street. Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Traffic and Transit, stated that no addi- tional traffic lights or speed bumps are planned, but this will be reported to the Police Department for enfortement of the speed limit. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting was adjourhed at 8:15 p.m., January 13, 1982.