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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
RECESSED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 21, 1967
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting which was recessed September 20,
1967, due to weather conditions relative to Hurricane3eula:_, and opened the meeting
with the invocation.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in. attendance.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bradley and passed that the absence of
Commissioner Roberts be excused for cause.
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on One Crawler Type Tractor for the Sanitation
Division from the following firms: Jess McNeel Machinery Corporation; B. D. Holt
Company; and Anderson Machinery Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter
and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Blackmore announced the appointments to Boards and Committees.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Bradley and passed that the following
persons be appointed and reappointed to the Port Protection Committee as follows:
Duane Orr, Chairman, District Engineer for the Navigation District; Jack McDaniel,
Director of Public Works; Earl C. Dunn, Director of Local Civil Defense; John
Mbtchell, County Sheriff; Captain Herbert Weeks, State Highway. Patrol; ..
Central Power & Light Co., Power Plant Chief, Nueces Bay Plant; Reuben Traynham,
U. S. Customs, local officer in charge; James McKinley, Maritime Union; R. T. Bunyan,
Chief of Police Department; F. A. (Tony) Reneau, C.C. Refinery -Terminal Fire Com-
pany; Commander A. W. Lamarre, Security Officer, N.A.S.; John Carlisle, Chief, City
Fire Department; Commander R. M. Wimer, Coast Guard, Captain of the Port; and R. R.
Read, President, Terminal Fire Company.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of Application #867-3, Messrs.
Stanley, Orion, Kiesel & Gamez, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to A-2" Apartment House District to construct a Community Center and 150
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units under the FHA 221 (D) 3 Rent Supplement Program, on Lots 3, 4 and 5, Lyle
Subdivision, on which a public hearing was held September 6, 1967, and called for
a motion for the disposition of this item.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Bradley and passed, with Jimenez abstain-
ing, that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in
and that Application #867-3, Messrs. Stanley, Orion, Kiesel & Gamez, for change of
zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District
to construct a Community Center and 150 units under the FHA 221 (D) 3 Rent Supple-
ment Program, on Lots 3, 4 and 5, Lyle Subdivision, be approved subject to a repl.at
and a site plan approved by the Staff, and that an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of the Appeal of Mrs. Marcelina
Flores from the decision of the Zoning and Planning Commission denying the appli-
cation for a Special Use Permit (#88) permitting a Trailer House on Lot 7, Block 2,
Christi Park #2.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed, Sizemore, Bradley
Lozano and
and McDaniel voting "Aye,"/ Jimenez voting "Nay," that the decision of the 'Zoning
and Planning Commission be upheld and that the request of Mrs. Marcelina Flores
for a Special Use Permit (#88) permitting a Trailer House on Lot 7, Block 2, Christi
Park #2, be denied.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Lozano and passed that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "h", be accepted, and that the recommendations art
requests be approved and granted as follows;
a. That the award of contract for construction of the Lrosion Control
Project for Ocean Drive be made to Heldenfels Brothers in the amount of $58,930.00,
to include the construction of steps, and that a total appropriation of $65,000.00,
including construction contract, engineering, laboratory, testing and legal adver-
tising costs, be approved;
b. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate No. 7, in the amount
of $23,544.90, representing the balance due the contractor, F. M. Thornton for
completion of construction of the Hudson Acres-McNorton Area Sewer Extensions, be
approved;
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c. That the authority to initiate eminent domain proceedings for the
acquisition of Parcels No. 1, 2, 3 and 4, for right of way for the Ocean Drive
Erosion Control, Phase #1, be approved;
d. That the authority to advertise for bids on Full Maintenance Elevator
Service for La Retama Public Library, International Airport and City Hall Buildings,
to be opened October 4, 1967, be granted;
e. That an agreement with the State of Texas for construction, right of
way, and maintenance, in connection with the development of an access road extend-
ing from the North Gate of the Naval Air Station to Alameda Street, be authorized;
f. That Minute Order No. 59912, authorized by the State Highway Commis-
sion on August 31, 1967, regarding the relocation of the water line on Padre Island
Drive from State Highway 286 to Airline Road, whereby the City will participate
with the State Highway Department in the relocation of said water line within the
limits aforementioned, be approved;
g. That the authority to advertise for bids on Employees Group Life
and Hospital Insurance, to be opened October 18, 1967, be granted;
h. That the date of Monday, October 16, 1967, at 2:00 p.m., Special
Council meeting, be set for public hearing on five zoning cases.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of Gulf Oil Corporation
to drill its State Tract 48, Well #4, to a depth of approximately 11,000 feet to
be directionally drilled from an irregular location in the adjoining Tract #49,
which is acreage in a cluster under lease to Cities Service Oil Company who wish
to reserve for their own use. The proposed surface location is described as being
250' Northeast of Gulf State Tract No. 48, Well No. 6, Corpus Christi Bay, and that
the bottom hole location is 1390' from the Southwest line and 910' from the South-
east line of Gulf State Tract 48, and that the surface location will not be within
a cluster area as designated under Ordinance No. 8294, but will be 250' from an
existing well surface structure that is located within a cluster area and will
result in an enlargement of this particular area. Mr. Whitney stated that the
application had been examined by the Bay Drilling Committee and that they had un-
animously accepted the recommendation of Petroleum Superintendent Harry Franklin
that the application be approved.
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Mr. Whitney farther stated that Gulf Oil Corporation also requested that a
credit be extended to them from prior unused permits to cover the filing fee for
this well; stated that on May 17, 1967, a refund of $3,500 was requested covering
the filing fees for seven specific permits which they no longer planned to drill;
stated that the request was made prior to the expiration of one year from the date
of the permit, and that they had been advised that the Ordinance does not provide
for this refund.
A prolonged discussion followed concerning the precedent which might have
been established when Cities Service Oil Company applied for and received a filing
fee refund on a similar matter for two permits which they did not intend to use,
and of which Gulf Corporation is aware.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommendation
of the Petroleum Superintendent Harry Franklin be concurred in and that the Applica-
tion of Gulf Oil Corporation to drill its State Tract #48, Well #4, as an irregular
location, be granted as applied for.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel, with Sizemore and McDaniel
voting "Aye," and Lozano, Jimenez and Bradley, voting "Nay," that Gulf Oil Corpora-
tion be given credit in the amount of $500 from prior unused permits to cover the
filing fee for the foregoing permit. Mayor Blackmon declared the motion had failed
for lack of a majority vote.
City Manager Whitney presented the Application of Forrest Oil Corporation
to drill its State Tract 788, Well #3, to an approximate vertical depth of 12,500'
at a location described as 467' from the North Line and 2350' from the ?vest Line,
and stated that the application had been examined by Petroleum Superintendent
Harry Franklin; that it is in compliance with Ordinance No. 8294, and that he con-
curred in the recommendation of Mr. Franklin that the request be granted as sub-
mitted.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed that the foregoing appli-
cation of Forrest Oil Corporation to drill its State Tract 788, Well #3, to an
approximate vertical depth of 12,500 feet at a location described as 467' from
the North Line asp. 2350' from the West Line, be approved as submitted and as recom-
mended.
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City Manager Whitney presented the application of Kelly Bell to drill
his Josephine Sparks Well #1 to an approximate vertical depth of 12,000 feet at an_
amended location as shown on a plat attached to the application, which location is
approximately 50 feet east of the near North-South Drainage Ditch, and is less than
330 feet from the nearest residence; stated that a waiver by the tenant of the
residence is attached to the application; that the application had been considered
by Petroleum Superintendent Harry Franklin and that approval is recommended.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the foregoing
application of Kelly Bell to drill his Josephine Sparks Well #1, be approved as
submitted and as recommended.
ORDINANCE N0. 8600
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT A PORTION OF OCEAN DRIVE, FROM
CRAIG STREET TO HEWIT DRIVE, BE IMPROVED; REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED INIPROVEYEETS; REQUIR-
ING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OF THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH LSPROVNTS SHALL
BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8601
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT
OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THAT PORTION OF
OCEAN DRIVE, FROM CRAIG STREET TO HEWIT DRIVE; AND DETERMINING AND FIXING THE
PORTION OF SAID COSTS TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY: ORDERING AND
SETTING A HEARING TO BE IIELD ON OCTOBER 11, 1967, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING
AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS MW THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackanon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8602
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 220-67-97; APPROPRIATING
OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $65,000, OF WHICH AMOUNT $58,930 IS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $6,070 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING,
LABORATORY TESTING, AND LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8603
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUDSON -ACRES SEWER EXTENSION, PROJECT
NO. 250-64-49, AS PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR, F. M. THORNTON, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT
DATED JANUARY 25, 1967, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8330; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
FINAL ESTIMATE N0. 7, DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 1967, IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,544.90, SAID
PAYMENT TO BE MADE FROM N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8604
DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE WESLEY SEALE DAM WATER RESERVOIR AREA LYING
DOWNSTREAM FROM THE WESLEY SEALE DAM BELONGING TO THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER
SUPPLY DISTRICT AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND SITUATED
IN SAN PATRICIO AND JIM WST,TS COUNTIES, AS A WILDLIFE AND BIRD SANCTUARY; ADOP'ING
CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE ON DESIGNATED WILDLIFE AND BIRD
SANCTUARY; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8605
ADOPTING MINUTE ORDER NO. 59912 PASSED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION ON AUGUST 31,
1967, REGARDING THE RELOCATION OF THE WATER LINE ON PADRE ISLAND,DRIVE FROM STATE
HIGHWAY 286 TO AIRLINE ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, WHEREBY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI WILL PARTICIPATE WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN THE RELOCATION
OE THE SAID WATER LINE WITHIN THE LIMITS AFORESAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8606
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING TRW RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID CONDEMNATION
BEING NECESSARY FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT, FOR PUBLIC STREET,
PUBLIC PARK, EROSION' CONTROL AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, AND BEING WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS 08915TI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE
AGAINST THE OWNERS OF THE SAID PARCEL, H. ROSS GARZA AND WIFE, EVA R. GARZA;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 8607
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID CONDEMNATION
BEING NECESSARY FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT, FOR PUBLIC STREET,
PUBLIC PARK, EROSION CONTROL AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND BEING WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HERTRA K. SHEPPERD, ET AL, TO CARRY OUT
THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8608
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
DESCRIBING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID CONDEMNATION
BEING NECESSARY FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT FOR PUBLIC STREET,
PUBLIC PARK, EROSION CONTROL AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, AND BEING WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS ChRISTI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8609
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEAN FEE
TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIB-
ING SAID PROPERTY, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING
NECESSARY FOR THE OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL PROJECT FOR PUBLIC STREET, PUBLIC
PARK, EROSION CONTROL AND OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND BEING WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH W. E.
BRANDESKY COVERING 45.9 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WESTSIDE SEWER PLANT SITE, FOR
FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF
SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT BEGINNING AUGUST 15, 1967, AND ENDING AUGUST
14, 1972.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez,
Lozano and McDaniel, present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 8610
3RD READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 21-131 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, BY AMENDING SECTION
(b), "METER ZONE N0. 2", BY AMENDING ITEM 3 THEREOF TO HEREAFTER READ "BUFFALO
STREET, FROM NORTH UPPER BROADWAY TO TANCAHUA STREET"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PRO-
VIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Lozano, McDaniel, present and
voting "Aye," Jimenez voting "Nay," and Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8611
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR CONSTRUCTION, RIGHT OF
WAY AND MAINTENANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACCESS ROAD IN THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI EXTENDING FROM THE NORTH GATE OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI NAVAL AIR
STATION TO ALAMEDA STREET, A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 8612
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $10,000, APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 220-67-97, OCEAN DRIVE EROSION CONTROL, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND,
COURT COSTS, TITLE EXPENSE AND EXPENSES INCIDENT TO ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 1, 2, 3
AND 4; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AND DO SUCH OTHER THINGS ARE NECESSARY
TO ACQUIRE THE INTEREST OF EARL C. DUNN, ET AL, IN PARCEL 1 FROM EARL C. DUNN, ET AL;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent, and Lozano voting "Nay."
ORDINANCE N0. 8613
and McDaniel,
CLOSING THAT PORTION OF CHIPITO STREET BETWEEN PADRE AND WACO STREETS, ABUTTING
COLES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AND BLOCK 71, BLUFF ADDITION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Sizemore, Bradley, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel,
present and voting "Aye;" Roberts absent.
City Manager Whitney stated that he vas in receipt of a letter from the Chairman of
the Building Committee of the First Christian Church, Mr. Lewis W. Russell, request-
ing that the City consider deeding a 25 -foot strip of land on Monterrey Street
adjoining the Church and running the entire length of the Church property to be used
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for head -in parking. Mr. Whitney explained the plans of the Church to improve
this street with curbs, etc., and that the Church feels this would be advantageous
to both the City and the Church.
Mayor Blackmon suggested that the recommendations of the Staff relative to
the foregoing matter be considered at Workshop meeting Monday Night.
City Manager Whitney made the following evaluation of estimated damage to
City property caused by Hurricane Beulah:
Traffic Engineering: Traffic Signal Damages, excluding labor, $2,500;
Traffic Sign damages, materials and labor, $4,865; Parking Meter a.msgos, no
permanent damage; and Expressway Lighting, not evaluated.
Park and Recreation Department: Parks - replacement of trees and equip -
be
ment needed to/replaced not exceeding $1,000; Coliseum - damage to a portion of the
roof, damage to the front door on East Shoreline, and repair of marquee on West
'Shoreline, approximately $1,500 damage - Total estimated damage, not including the
Marina, in the amount of $4,500; Kiwanis Recreation Building on the Beach suffered
damage to asphalt tile floor and furniture, approximately $2,000; Oso Municipal
Golf Course - Minor damage. Total estimated damage, in Park and Recreation Depart-
ment, not including the Marina, in the amount of $4,500.
Gas Division: Minimum damage in the amount of $6,000 - Maximum damage in
the amount of $12,000; Replacement of gas lines at U.C.C.; remove water from gas
mains, and put system back into operation; replace 4" gas main across mouth of
Oso if lost; replace 2" crossing of Channel behind Million Dollar Inn.
International Airport: Broken glass pane in 4th floor Tower Office;
Copper flashing broken off garage; electrical vault, service building, ventilator
damage; elevator control emergency repair call; rock blown off roof, all buildings,
concourses and links; airfield guidance sign damage and parking lot light damage -
Total estimated damage, $2,045.00
Water System Damage: 7 lift station motors to be baked and cleaned at
Broadway Plant; 10 motors to be baked and cleaned at Westside Plant - total estimated
damage in the amount of $850.00.
Fire Department: 4 windows broken; 1 ventilator blown off of roof -
amounting to no significant damage.
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Public Works Department: No damage to the Petroleum Division, Rehabilita-
tion Division, Engineering Division, and Inspection Division; Maintenance Division,
in the estimated amount of $2,000; Street Division, damage estimated to be $5,000;
and Refuse Disposal Division,, in the amount of $2,000.
Mr. Whitney stated that it is estimated that $10,000 worth of dirt was
lost from Cole Park, and that approximately $15,.000 worth of dirt was lost from the
shore side of street right of way in the 5100 Block of Ocean. Drive.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.