HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/28/1965PRESENT:
Mayor McIver Furman
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
Wm. H. Wallace
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS 'CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 28, 1965
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Patrick J. Dunne in the absence
of the invited guest chaplain.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the absence of
Commissioner Sizemore and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon be excused for cause.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that the minutes of the
regular meeting at 2:00 p.m., and the special meeting at 3:30 p.m., of July 14, 1965;
and the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1965, be approved as furnished
to the Council.
Mayor Furman read a proclamation, proclaiming COAST GUARD WEEK in the City
of Corpus Christi, August 1 - 7, 1965, in recognition of their 175th Anniversary,
and in tribute to this outstanding branch of the Military Service, and urged citizens
to manifest their appreciation for the very excellent service performed by the
Coast Guard. Commander W. C. Dahlgren was present to receive the proclamation,
and made comments concerning local activities.
Mayor Furman announced the appointments to Boards & Committees, and pre-
sented the names of Wendell Keetch and Doris Porter for appointment to the City
Solicitations Commission, and Bernard Golding for re -appointment.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Wallace and passed that Wendell Keetch and
Doris Porter be appointed to serve 3 -year terms on the City Solicitations Commis-
sion, and that Bernard Golding be re -appointed for another 3 -year term. Mr. Keetch
and Miss Porter will replace Wm. B. Tucker and Fred Williams whose terms expired
July 10, 1965. All were present to receive certificates of appointment.
Mayor Furman announced the opening of Bids:
Jack Graham, Director of Public Works, explained that the pre -qualification
to the bid of Stanley -Orion, normally required to be in the office of the City
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Secretary 48 hours prior to the bid opening, had not been received until this morn-
ing, but because the construction is relatively small, and the fact that the bidder
had listed previous experience and jobs done, that he would recommend that the bid
be received.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the 118 hour time limit
normally required for receiving bids, be waived in this instance and that the bid
of Stanly-Orion be received.
Bide were opened and read for the construction of Spray Pools in Oak Park
and South Bluff Park from the following firms: Tanner H. Freeman, Slovak Brothers,
and Stanley -Orion.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Furman announced the pending item of the application of Humble Oil
& Refining Company for a permit to drill Well #3 in Flour Bluff Gas Unit No. 2,
in Lot 10, Block 55, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, Flour Bluff
Field, on which a public hearing was held July 11+, 1965, and action deferred pend-
ing a recommendation from the Oil & Gas Commission with respect to the proposed
640 -acre drilling block, and the proposed caging program for this well.
City Manager Whitney stated that a satisfactory report had been received
from the Oil & Gas Commission certifying that the proposed location is more than
400 feet from the exterior boundary line of the Humble -owned surface tract, and
not nearer than 400 feet to any residence, building or permanent structure, and
that in view of the experience of this company in this field, the program of caeing
seems to be satisfactory, and that there are no objections to the establishment
of a 640• acre drilling block.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the application of
Humble Oil & Refining Company for a permit to drill Well #3 in Flour Bluff Gas
Unit No. 2, in Lot 10, Block 55, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, Flour
Bluff Field, be granted in accordance with the variances prayed for in the applica-
tion; establishing the 640 -acre drilling block in the 9600 -foot Sand1pne, and in
accordance with the program of caeing, as set out in the application.
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Mayor Furman announced the pending item of the application for the closing
of the alley in the 1500 Block between Fifth and Sixth Streets, between Elizabeth
and Booty Streets on which a public hearing was held July 21, 1965, and on which
action was deferred pending investigation by the City Manager regarding the reten-
tion and width of a utility easement.
The City Manager stated that an investigation had been made and that only
telephone and electrical poles were found to be in the alley, and that it is his
recommendation that it be closed subject to the retention of the present 15 -foot
utility easement.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that an ore -thence be
brought forward closing the alley located in the 1500 Block between Fifth and
Sixth Streets, between Elizabeth and Booty Streets, subject to the retention of the
present 15 -foot utility easement.
Mayor Furman called for the City Managers Reports.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Wallace and passed that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and the recommendations and requests be approved and granted,
as follows:
a. That Acceptance and Final Payment of Estimate No. 4 in the amount of
$3,056.4o, the balance due the contractor, Slovak Brothers, for completing the
sidewalk construction for Schools, Unit I, be approved;
b. That the award of contract for the construction of the Meadow Park
Swimming Pool be made to Pasra.l P. Paddock for the net amount of $70,000;
c. That acquisition of Parcel No. 40 from Frank Leone Bryant, for the sum
of $30,000.00 be approved and an appropriation in the amount of $30,184.50, of
which amount $30,000.00 is for acquisition and $184.50 is for title expense and
related costs applicable to Project No. 220-53-18.2, Midtown Traffic Exchange, be
approved;
d, That the award of bid on Firemen's Uniforms, consisting of 400 pair of
Trousers, 400 Short Sleeve Summer Shirts, and 300 Long Sleeve Shirts, be made to
Creighton Shirt Company of Reidsville, N.C., for the sum of $6,714.00 on the basis
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of low bid meeting specifications, be approved; (Bid Tabulation No. 35)
e. That the award of bid on Pipe Repair Clamps, Couplings & Adapters be
made to the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; to R. H.
Baker & Co., Inc. of Los Angeles, California, for 1 Lot - 24 Items of Full Circle
Clamps in the amount of $14,492.83; to Municipal Pipe & Fabricating Company of
Houston for 4 items of Pipe Repair Clamps in the amount of $3,668.99; and to Dresser
Manufacturing Division of Houston for 2 Lote of Sleeves, Couplings & Adapters for
the sum of $19,151.19, for a grand total sum of $37,313.01; (Bid Tabulation No. 36)
f. That the award of b?d for the purchase of Street Construction Materials
be made to the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications; to
Shell Oil Company of Houston, Item 1, in the amount of $12,837.60; to Humble Oil &
Refining Company of Houston, Items 2 and 3, for $26,961.25; to Asphalt & Emulsions,
Inc., of Benavides, for Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, for 0147,595.44; and to South-
western Materials Co., Item 11, for $137,850.00, for a grand total of $325,244.29;
(Bid Tabulation #37)
g. That Dr. W. R. Metzger be re-appointed City Health Officer for another
two-year term, the present term expiring July 1, 1965.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the proposed Budget for the
fiecal year 1965-66, explaining that anyone wishing to ask questions or make addi-
tional presentations would be given the opportunity to be heard.
City Manager Whitney presented a summary of the proposed Budget for the City
of Corpus Christi for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1965, as required by State
Statutes and the provisions of the City Charter. He stated that the proposed Budget
anticipates that the revenues from all sources during the fiscal year will amount
to $19,141,443, and that the total appropriation of $19,365,690 provides $3,733,522
for construction and principal retirement and $15,632,168 for carrying out the City's
varioue operating programs which will result in a reduction of beginning balances in
the amount of $224,247; that the proposed increase of $1,582,173 over the amount
appropriated for the fiscal year 1964-65 is largely accounted for by the general
salary increase for all employees; increased personnel for the Police, Fire, Sani-
tation, Sewer and Park Maintenance Divisions; conetruction of additional ramps at
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International Airport; an expanded Park construction program, and an increase of
$278,000 in principal and interest payments; that revenues are based on an estimated
valuation of $490,000,000, maintaining the current tax rate of $1.64, and the con-
tinuation of an accelerated program of delinquent tax collections; that no new sources
of revenue are proposed except a garbage disposal fee to be charged against premises
served by private haulers and using City disposal facilities, and a proposed increase
in fees charged at the Oso Municipal Golf Course estimated to produce an additional
$21,000 per year, with the additional income to be earmarked for the construction of
a new club house.
No major rhanges are contemplated in the operation of the 3 publicly -owned
utilities, and no changes in present utility rates; that present policies of extend-
ing water, gas and sewer service to unserved areas will be continued.
Debt Service provides the resources to pay principal and interest and to
establish the necessary reserves on the City's outstanding bonded indebtedness,
General Obligation tax bonds will require $0.577 of taxes to meet current debt ser-
vice requirements and to provide for the sale of $4,450,000 of bonds in October or
November of this year.
The General Fund anticipates a total revenue of $8,970,619, and a total
expenditure of $9,420,681, resulting in an estimated balance reduction of $471,062.
Provisions are made for 28 additional personnel and 3 additional patrol cars; an
increase of 12 personnel for the Fire Department; that a minimum amount of $5,000
is provided for the new branch library on Greenwood Drive since it will not be
completed and opened until next Summer; $25,000 has been provided for additional
books for La Retama Library. Personnel are provided for 2 new swimming pools;
add4 tionel personnel are planned for the Park Maintenance Division to handle in-
creased workload brought about by the development of additional parks; expansion of
Cole Park, minimum development of West Haven Park, improvement of Old Bayview
Cemetery, and restoration of the slope and fountain between Upper and Lower Broadway.
Corporation Court activity has been expanded by the addition of a second
Corporation Court Judge, an additional Prosecutor, and more clerical personnel.
The Budget includes rent and other costs for new Corporation Court quarters and
costs for additional personnel.
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The programs and levels of activity of the other General Fund Departments
are basically unchanged. The present support for Memorial Hospital is proposed to
continue; $13,000 is again proposed for the City's share of operating the Industrial
Development office and $119,636 is provided for acquisition of property for the Bay-
front Science Park.
Mr. Whitney stated that all revenue estimates contained in the Budget have
been based on what is considered to be conservative figures and all proposed expendi-
tures have been carefully axamined to insure the elimination of non-essential items.
It has been necessary to delete same of the requests made by various Boards and De-
partment and Division heads because funds were not available. Mr. Whitney stated
that he believed this Budget, as proposed, will provide resources to meet the City's
legal and financial obligations for main1ulning an acceptable level of service to
the public without a tax increase, and recommended its adoption.
Commissioner Wallace asked that the records show, for future reference when
public transportation will be discussed, that the budget calls for an estimated opera-
tional revenue for the Airport of $182,574, and a total expenditure of $291,522, which
would indicate expenditures over receipts of $108,938 from City Funds; that the City
will be spending approximately $109,000 to provide transportation to 538 passengers a
day for air travel, while the buses carry approximately 8500 per day.
Mr. Whitney explained that this expenditure includes ramps and does not in-
clude debt service for the bonds issued for the airport originally, which also may
be considered as subsidization for air travel.
Mr. Gus Heinemann, chairman of the Park Boards made a plea for $50,000 for a
new club house for the Oso Golf Course, stating the project should not be delayed.
William Keys, speaking on behalf of Ere. Frank C. Allen, chairman of the
Library Board, thanked the Council for its attention to the library system and par-
ticularly for including $19,000 to replace the old bookmobile.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and paesed that the bearing be closed
and that an ordinance be brought forward adopting the Budget fcr the fiscal year be-
ginning August 1, 1965, and ending July 31, 1966, as recommended by the City Manager.
0,:'MANCE NO. 7649
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUG_rST 1, 1965, AND ENDING
JULY 31, 1966, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTS", AS MINDED, FOR THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI„ TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and ',acting
"Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 7650
PRESCRIBING Thi TAKES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COrT,FCTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR 17is YEAR 1965 AND FOR EACH SUCCF'EDING YEAR TBRREAFTER UNTII,
OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED, AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7651
APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR 'TES FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
AUGUST 1, 1965, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1966; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez,McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7652
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED ON IBE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954,
ENTITLED "ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR 72E ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR ALL POSITIONS IN 'IRF' CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
Wl'I'R; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY CHANGING THE
SCHEDULE OF MON'T'HLY SALARTFS FOR POSITIONS IN 1ti.E COMPENSATION PLAN; BY CHANGING
T'HE HOURLY RATES OF PAY FOR POSITIONS OF LABORER; BY DELETING THE HOURLY PAY
SCHEDULE FOR POSITIONS OF SEMI -SKILLED LABORER; BY PROVIDliVG A PROVISION ALLOWING
FOR AN ORDERLY CONVERSION OF LABORERS AND SEMI -SKILLED LABORERS TO NEW SALARY
SCHEDULES; BY PROVIDING A PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF CLERKS I AND
CUSTODIAL WORKERS AT A S'T'EP WIThIN T'H.N PROPER SALARY SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE A MINI-
MUM SALARY OF $1.25 PER HOUR; BY CHANGING THE SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY FOR CERTAIN
POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DTVTSION; BY CHANGING THE CLASS GRADE OF CERTAIN POSITIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7653
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3656 PASSED AND APPROVED ON lat. 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1954,
ENTITLED "ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF '022 COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ThE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE -
Willi; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN 11 ECENGE", BY AMENDING SUBSEC-
TION I OF SAID ORDINANCE N0. 3656 BY CHANGING THE SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE FIRE AND
POLICE SERIES IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP; BY ADDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaa.iel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent...
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ORDINANCE NO. 7654
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THK CIVIL
SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF 'rHH, POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES
AND POSITIONS IN 'iw. CLASSIFIED SERVICE," BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 10, 1954, BY CHANGING THE CLASS GRADE OF
CERTAIN POSITIONS; BY CREATING CERTAIN NEW CLASS TITLES AND CLASS GRADES; BY CHANG-
ING THE CLASS TITLES OF CERTAIN POSITIONS; BY PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION IN 'I'HI
WORK WEEK FOR THP; CLASS TITLE OF HUMANE OFFICER; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N. 7655
INCREASING THE RATE OF DEPOSITS TO 'ThA TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FROM
3% ON $3600 TO 5% ON $3600 FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF CORPUS CHRISTI GROUPS
NO. 2 AND 3 OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EF'F'ECTIVE DATE;
ADDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Chaster rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7656
REQUESTING THE TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC W T.FARE TO HOLD A REFERENDUM OF
THE EMPLOYEES OF 'I'H1. CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND OF 'TEE EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI FIRE DEPART-
MENT WHO ARE MEMBERS OF tuN FIREMEN'S REL1IP AND RETIREMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER
OR NOT THEY WISH TO HAVE FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ADDI-
TION TO THEIR EXISTING RETIREMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7657
AMENDING SECTIONS 18-21, 18-22, AND 18-25 OF ''BI CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING TIE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH COT,LECTION BY
SEGREGATING THE PRESENT CHARGES TO PROVIDE A CHARGE FOR THE COTX ECTION AND A
CHARGE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND TRASH; AND PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE FOR THE
PICK UP AND DISPOSAL OF LARGE DEAD ANIMALS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote; Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 7658
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 18A-1,
SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW GREENS FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE OSO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McD .niel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7659
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS FOR SCHOOLS, UNIT 1, PROJECT
NO. 220-64-66, AB PERFORMED BY 'MA CONTRACTOR, SLOVAK BROTHERS, UNDER !Whitt 00N -
TRACT DATED FEBRUARY 3, 1965, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 7477; APPROPRIATING OUT
OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,300.00, SUPPLEMENTING FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 4 DATED JULY 22, 1965,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,056.40, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, SAID PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUC-
TION AND CONTINGENCIES AND HEREB1! APPROPRIATED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7660
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $30,184.50 OF WHICH AMOUNT
$30,000.00 IS FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 40, AND $184.50 IS FOR TITLE EXPENSE AND
RELATED COST THERETO, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-53-18.2, MIDTOWN TRAFFIC
EXCHANGE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING WAS CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE SALES
CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS (kiRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDAnie1 and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7661
APPROPRIATING $4,902.53 OUT OF N0. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUNDS TO REIMBURSE '.phi N0. 102
GENERAL FUND FOR FUNDS ADVANCED TO PAY FRANK T. DROUGHT UNDER :1Hr TERMS OF A
JUDGMENT AGAINST TnE CITY FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO.
245-56-1, BEING ALSO F.A.A. PROJECT N0. 9-41-156-5802; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing orclissnce
was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDani.el and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7662
APPROPRIATING $45,544.00 OUT OF WATER BOND FUND N0. 202 AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSE-
MENT OF WATER FUND N0. 141, WATER CONSTRUCTION, ACTIVITY #5171, 1964-65 BUDGET,
CODE 601 IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,544.00 OUT OF SAID APPROPRIATION FOR PROJECT N0.
202-53-17, UNIT II OF 8w, FOLLIH.AR WATER MAIN FROM SOUTH STAPLES TO AIRLINE, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Turman., Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7663
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $22,311 OF WHICH AMOUNT $7,978 IS FROM N0. 220 BOND FUND,
$5,678 IS FROM N0. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND AND $8,675 IS FROM N0. 250 SANITARY
SEWER BOND FUND, '1'11H] FOREGOING AMOUNTS TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,647
REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR ENGINEERING COSTS AND CONTINGENCIES,
APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS BOND FUND PROJECTS AS SHOWN ON Tut TABULATION PREPARED BY 'Tut.
ACCOUNTING DIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ANTAL:H D HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND, N0. 102 CURRENT FUND, IN TEE AMOUNT
OF $31,958 FROM FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED AND PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED AND NOT HERE-
mOFORE REIMBURSED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 1965
THROUGH JULY 31, 1965; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7664
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $18,380.00 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER TRUNKS AND LATERALS IN THE HIGHWAY VILLAGE SOUTH
AREA, BEING A PORTION OF 'IHi LATERALS FOR TURKEY CREEK AND HTT.LTOP AREA, PROJECT
No. 250-64-36.8, PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES; AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF 109
SEWER FUND FOR ALL AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY ADVANCED AND TO BE ADVANCED 1lll(0UGH JULY 31,
1965 FROM SAID 109 SEWER FUND UNDER APPROVALS FROM TEE CITY MANAGER, FOR 1HE
ABOVE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye"; Sizemore and Blackmon absent.
Commissioner Jimenez departed from the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Mayor Furman announced the opening of the public hearing on assessments for
improvements consisting of concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways on
North Saxet Drive from Old Robstown Road to West Saxet Drive; West Saxet Drive
from North Saxet Drive to South Saxet Drive; South Saxet Drive from Old Robstown
Road to West Saxet Drive and Brooks Drive from North Saxet Drive to South Saxet
Drive.
Mr. Whitney advised that it was customary that Council open hearing
and representative of Legal Department conduct same.
Thomas McDowell, Assistant City Attorney, called upon Jack Graham, Director
of Public Works, who described the plans and extent of the proposed improvements,
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stated that the entire street in the area involved would be reconstructed, in-
cluding new curbs and gutters, sidewalks and driveway approaches where necessary.
New Storm Sewer facilities have been installed. Improving drainage in Um area.
Mr. Graham stated that 87 property owners, representing approximately 75 percent
of the total number of owners, signed the petition approving this work, and 28
owners representing 25 percent, did not sign the petition. Mr. Graham advised
the total cost of the project and the portion to be assessed against the abutting
property owners and stated that the property owners were not being assessed for
the street paving, only the curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways.
W. A. "Bill" Roberts, Right -of -Way Agent for the City, was called and
testified as to his qualifications as an appraiser of real estate; stated that
he was f'mi'tiar with real estate on the West side of the City; that he had viewed
the assessment roll and each of the properties to be assessed; and that he believed
the improvements to be constructed would enhance the value of the property and
benefit the owners as much as, and in some instances more, than the amount of the
assessments.
Mr. McDowell read the assessment roll and the following asked questions
regarding the improvements:
Alvin M. Bateheler, Lot 1, Block 2, Saxet Heights #1, questioned a
nuaber of people in favor of the project since he fronts on Merrill and sides
on North Saxet, and he was not in favor. Mr. Graham explained the policy of
assessing each abutting property owner when a majority in the area approved,
whether the individual owner approved or not.
George F. Carroll advised he had purchased the property listed on the
Assessment Roll as belonging to Corpus Christi Academy, Lot 16 and a portion
of Lot 16, Block 7, Saxet Heights #1, and asked if taxes would be advanced
during the five years after this assessment. Mr. Whitney advised that the im-
provements would have no effect on the tax rate.
W. J. Holland, Lot 29, Block 5, Saxet Heights #1, questioned assessment
for driveway since his present driveway was three years old and in good condi-
tion. Mr. Graham advised that in order to have uniform grade, it would be
necessary in some instances to rebuild existing driveways.
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R. D. Dickson, Lot 17, Block 5, Saxet Heights #1, asked that the petition
for improvements be read and explained. Mr. Graham read the petition. Mr. Dickson
asked if his name was signed to the petition and Mr. Graham advised it was. Mr.
Dickson stated he was opposed to the project unless it was more fully explained. --
was he being assessed for the street pavement; how was assessment for side of lot
determined; if City had properly maintained streets, would not the area be in good
condition today; he did not believe the work would improve the value of his property;
and he did not believe he should be assessed for a driveway when his driveway is in
good condition. Mr. Graham advised the City was paying for the entire cost of the
street paving; explained the formula for assessing side of lots; explained that im-
provements such as these, like anything else, deteriorate in time; and that a second
look would be taken at his driveway.
J. B. Scott, Lot 1, Block 8, Saxet Heights #1 reguested that the City take
a second look at his appraisal; and he would like to know why sidewalks on South
side of South Saxet Drive will be replaced and not those on the North side of the
street. Mr. Graham advised it was a matter of judgment as to what should be re-
placed and what should not be, depending upon grade necessary to install curbs and
gutters.
Bernadett Cahill, Lot 3, Block 8, Saxet Heights #1, does not understand
why she will have to install new sidewF.lks when she already had sidewalks. Mr.
Graham advised there was considerable unevenness and it was deemed necessary to
replace sidewalks in this area.
W. L. V. Cramer advised he was now owner of C. F. McCaleb property at
Lot 13, Block 8, Saxet Heights #1.
Mayor Furman advised that an inspection would be made on all those prop-
erties whose owners had raised aueetione at the hearing.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed
and that a report be made by the Director of Public Works to the Council on the
matters objected to by owners in the audience, for the study and recommendation of
the Council.
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City Manager Whitney presented the application of W. W. Welton, Jr. for
a permit to drill an oil well in W. W. Walton, Jr. #2, W. W. Walton Fee, Range
VI, Section 8, H. I. Kinney Section, Saxet Field, Nueces County, Texas, stating that
the applicant presented waviers from Atlantic Refining Company, an offset operator,
and Mobil Oil Company, one of the leasehold owners within 400' of the drilling site,
have waived publication of notice of the filing of the application,
and that they have no objection to the proposed drilling; that a copy of the appli-
cation had been furnished the Railroad Commission and that approval had been tele-
graphed; that a certificate of insurance has been furnished as provided for in the
City Code; and that the applicant requests a variance from the Code for the reason
that the well is to be located in an unimproved area and upon farm land.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the application of
W. W. Walton, Jr. for a permit to drill an oil well in W. W. Walton, Jr. No. 2,
W. W. Walton fee, Range VI, Section 8, H. I. Kinney Section, Saxet Field, Nueces
County, Texas, be approved and variances be granted from the City Code as set out
in the application.
Mr. V. Lopez appeared and asked if funds had been provided in the new Budget
for the improvement of West Haven Park.
Mayor Furman advised that funds had been set up in this year's Budget for
the improvement of West Haven Park.
Mr. Roger Butler and Philip Schraub, attorneys, presented for the Council's
consideration a proposed ordinance which would grant the Segnam Television Distribu-
tion Corporation a franchise which would grant the system the privilege of using
the City Streets and other easements for laying facilities for operating a cable
television system, commonly known as Community Antenna Television Service.
The proposed ordinance was tabled.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
I, MC IVER FURMAN, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that
the foregoing minutes, same being for the period July 7, 1965, through July 28, 1965,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby
approved.
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McIVER FURMAN, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi