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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/11/1984 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CARROLL LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA - 4120 Carroll Lane JANUARY 11, 1984 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Herbert Hawkins, Jr. Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Joe McComb Frank Mendez Mary Pat Slavik City Manager Edward A. Martin City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Carroll Lane Elementary School Cafeteria and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to conduct a public hearing on assessments for Dalraida, Hollywood, Sherman & Mokry Street Improvements project. He introduced himself to the members of the audience and asked the Council Members to identify themselves and the districts they represent. Mayor Jones called on Mrs. Bruce C. Perrenot to address the Council at this time. Mrs. Perrenot, 3709 Dalraida, explained how she had obtained signatures on the petition to have Dalraida Street improvements made. She stated that nearly everyone on the street was in favor of the improvements. Mayor Jones informed the Council that three other women had worked on the other streets to obtain signatures for the voluntary paving improvements. Assistant City Manager James K. Lontos informed the audience that this public hearing is required by State Law and stated that the four streets to be improved are all of a voluntary nature and stated that the following streets MICROFILMED utes :tial Council Meeting January 11, 1984 Page 2 were the ones included in the 1982 Bond Election: (1) Dalraida Street from Carroll Lane to Dakin Place; (2) Hollywood Terrace, from Gollihar Road to Horne Road; (3) Sherman Street, from Prescott Street to Vestal Street, and (4) Mokry Drive, sidewalks only, from McArdle Road to South Padre Island Drive. Mr. Lontos explained that the City is required to present testimony from the City Engineer and an independent appraiser as to the enhancement of the property as a result of the street improvements. City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock introduced Mr. Gerald Smith, P.E., City Engineer, as his first witness and through questioning of Mr. Smith, ascertained that he is qualified to provide testimony in regard to this project. Mr. Aycock noted that Mr. Smith had on file in the City Offices a copy of his qualifications in resume form. Mr. Smith displayed a transparency and stated that this is a voluntary paving project for the four streets mentioned above. He stated that the three streets will be constructed by excavation to a width and depth to permit the laying of a standard 6" curb and gutter section; 6" compacted subgrade; 8" compacted base; and 11 Type D hot -mix asphaltic pavement. He informed the audience that the streets are to be 28' wide within the existing right-of-way with 4' and 5' wide reinforced concrete sidewalks and 6" thick reinforced driveways as shown on the plans. He stated that the sidewalk on Mokry Drive will be 4' wide constructed 1" from the property line within the right-of-way. Mr. Smith explained that the plans and specifications for this project were prepared in the City's Engineering Office; bids were received on the project on November 16, 1983; and the low bidder was Maverick Construction Company for a price of $357,221.50. He stated that according to the contract, there will be 150 working days in which to complete the construction of the three streets and the sidewalks on Mokry Street. Mr. Smith stated that the assessments were prepared in accordance with the assessment ordinance for 115 parcels of property for a total value of $114,812.38. He stated that nearly all of the property is residential in nature and the following assessments will be made: curb, gutter and pavement - $9.75 per linear foot; sidewalks - $1 per square foot; and driveways - $3.56 per square foot. He stated that the individual property owners have been sent a letter explaining the assessment. Mr. Smith explained the method of payment of the assessments and stated that they will not be due until after the work has been completed, at which time they may be paid in cash or over a period of five years at an interest rate of 8%, or in case of hardship, the payments may be extended over a ten-year period. * Council Member Leo Guerrero departed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. utes .cial Council Meeting January 11, 1984 Page 3 Mayor Jones asked Mr. Smith to explain how the residents may contact the contractor. Mr. Smith stated that for special questions, the contractor may be contacted and his Office will provide that telephone number. He stated that the contractor is required to provide access for the property owners to their property at all times. He stated that a City employee will be working with the contractor and a field representative from the Voluntary Paving Office in regard to the assessments will also be available. He stated that the contract calls for the construction of driveways as shown on the plans unless individual property owners make special requests. He admitted that there will be some inconvenience during construction but the City hopes to keep that at a minimum. Mayor Jones explained the procedure by which the Council has requested that the City Staff contact property owners who have submitted petitions several years ago to determine if they are still in favor of the street improvements. He informed the audience that on this project, a majority of the residents on the streets indicated their desire to have the improvements completed. ** Council Member Herbert Hawkins arrived at the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Mr. Aycock then called on Mr. William J. Holly, Broker and Appraiser, to testify at this time. Through questioning of Mr. Holly, Mr. Aycock determined that he is a licensed real estate broker and appraiser in the State of Texas and that he is qualified to testify in regard to these assessments. Mr. Holly testified that he is very familiar with all of the property on these four streets and that he has examined each and every parcel included on the assessment roll. He stated that he had found one odd -shaped lot, which in his opinion, might not be enhanced equally by the proposed improvements due to its shape. He stated that this property is Item #104 Jose Borrego et ux, located at 2138 Sherman Street. He informed the Council that for this particular property, he recommends a 9% reduction in assessments for curb, gutter and pavement, or $50.51. Mr. Holly testified that all of the properties, with this exception, included on the assessment roll will be enhanced in value by the improvements at least in the amount of the assessments. Mayor Jones then invited the property owners to speak or ask questions in regard to this project. There were no comments from the audience on the assessments. Mr. Smith referred to the recommendation made by Mr. Holly and explained the reduction to the property owner who was present at the meeting. Mr. Smith then stated that actual construction should begin in five to six weeks and they do not know which street the contractor will start on first. utes :cial Council Meeting January 11, 1984 Page 4 An unidentified lady in the audience inquired if their taxes will be increased as a result of these improvements. Mayor Jones explained that the neighborhood will be improved and eventually might increase the value of the property. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m., January 11, 1984. • * * * * * * * DZ/rr