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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - 07/16/2024 - SpecialCity of Corpus Christi Meeting Minutes Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - Downtown 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 cctexas.com Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:30 AM Council Chambers Special Meeting A. Chairman Mike Pusley to call the meeting to order. Chairman Pusley called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. B. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call roll of the Corporation Directors. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board was present to conduct the meeting. Present 9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Jim Klein, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Rudy Garza Absent 3 - Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member James Sedwick, and Board Member Connie Scott C. PUBLIC COMMENT: Chairman Pusley referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the public. D. MINUTES: (NONE) E. FINANCIAL REPORT: (NONE) F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: (NONE) G. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. 24-1165 Resolution approving the FY 2024-25 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three Operating Budget. Chairman Pusley referred to Item 1. Director of Economic Development Arturo Marquez and Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason presented information on the following topics: budget overview; budgeted revenues; program budget; proposed expenses; DMD management contract; additional funding components; DMD requested projects in FY 24; city requested projects for FY 25; replacement of marina boat ramp City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 7/22/2024 SCANNED Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - Downtown Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 docks; DMD requested projects for FY 25; ADA improvements; Mann Street; iluminando tree light replacement; downtown safety; park sound installation; and Taylor Street. Board Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert, Director Marquez, and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics: a concern with the traffic and planning analysis budgeted amount; the purpose of the park maintenance funds are to keep the parks operational; the downtown sidewalks are included in the streetscape and safety improvement program; a request for staff to research state and federal grants associated with ADA improvements; staff is meeting with AEP regarding the downtown lighting initiative; a Board Member's request to extend repairs from Taylor Street to Water Street; a concern about whether sufficient funding is available for downtown infrastructure; and revenues continue to increase as new projects are developed. Board Member Barrera moved to amend the base budget with the proposed city requested projects and the DMD requested projects, seconded by Board Member Roy and passed unanimously. Board Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution as amended, seconded by Board Member Roy. This Resolution was passed as amended and approved with the following vote: Aye: 9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member Jim Klein, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member Sylvia Campos, and Board Member Rudy Garza Absent: 3 - Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member James Sedwick, and Board Member Connie Scott Abstained: 0 H. PRESENTATION ITEMS: (NONE) I. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Pusley adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 7/22/2024