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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 1974
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff
Commissioners:
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzalez
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Hall.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Jason Luby called the day's meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the
The Invocation was given by Reverend James E. Doty of Pastoral Counseling Center.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of July 17, and of the Special Meeting of July 22, 1974, be approved as
presented to the Council.
Mayor Luby announced the issuance of a proclamation designating August 8 through
17, 1974 as YOKOSUKA DAYS.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend
presented recommendations with explanations and comments, as follows:
a. That a public hearing be held at 4:00 p.m. at a Special meeting on September 11,
1974, on the following zoning applications:
(1)
Pasowicz Insurance Agency - "AB" to "B-1", located on the northwest
corner of South Staples Street and Mustang Trail.
(2) Mr. Frank C. Flores - "R -1B" to "B-1", located on the southwest corner
of Mable Street and McArdle Road.
(3)
Mr. David M. Coover - "F -R" to "R -1B", located west of Flour Bluff Drive
and north of Yorktown Boulevard.
(4) Mr. David M. Coover - "F -R" to "R -1B", located on the west side of
Flour Bluff Drive between Emmord and Glenoak Roads.
(5) Mr. R. H. Douglas - "R -1B" to "AB", located on the southwest corner of
I.H. 37 and Suntide Road.
b. That a public hearing be held on August 21, 1974 on a request to close that portion
of Tweet Street located between Cosner and Kostoryz Road. Approximately a year ago, authority
was granted to execute revocableeasements with the abutting property owners allowing them to
fence, maintain and grade along the right of way to preclude access.
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c. That bids be received at11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 1974 for approximately
12 -months supply of bare steel pipe (various sizes) for Warehouse Inventory to be used by the Gas
Division. Because of the uncertainty of price and delivery the specifications have been modified
to allow for price fluctuation and acceptance of any quantity available up to the maximum quantity
of the bid.
d. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., August 27, 1974 for coating and wrapping
of approximately 180,000 feet of steel pipe to be carried in Warehouse Inventory for the Gas
Division. Funds are available for appropriation in the Stores Fund. This is approximatelya
12 -months supply.
e. That a contract be awarded to E. L. Caldwell & Sons, Inc., Corpus Christi for
the purchase of a 15 -foot rotary mower for the Street Division on the basis of low L,id of $2,659.14.
Price comparison shows an increase of 20.13% over last purchase in 1964. (Bid Tab #44-74)
f. That contracts be awarded to the following firms to furnish the City's 1974-75
annual requirements of the items indicated: (Bid Tab #45-74)
BRUNO KAISER CORP., New York (Street Sweeper Broom Material
Lot 1) 1,875.00
PLAINS MACHINERY CO., Corpus Christi (Street Sweeper Broom
Material - Lot II) 3,000.00
SANITAS WASTE DISPOSAL CO. OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.,
Corpus Christi (Trash Disposal Service - Lots I, II) 2,376.00
CORPUS FIRE & SAFETY, INC., CorpusChristi (Warehouse Supply
Items - Lot I) 832.00
BRANCE KRACHY CO., INC., Corpus Christi (Warehouse Supply
Items - Lot I1, Lot IV - Raincoats, Lot V - Stormsuits w/hoods) 8,355.19
INGRAM EQUIPMENT CO., Corpus Christi (Lot III - Warehouse
Supply Items) 1,264.56
SWEECO, Inc., Corpus Christi (Warehouse Supply Items - Lot VII) 831.60
MUESCO, Inc., Houston (Water Meter Repair Parts - Lots 1, IV, VI) 15,494.03
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Houston (Water Meter Repair Parts
Lot 11) 4,103.62
GAMON CALMET INDUSTRIES, INC., Florence, Ky. (Lot 11I -
Water Repair Parts) 4,311.80
NEPTUNE WATER METER CO., Atlanta, Ga. (Water Meter Repair
Parts - Lot VH) 340.00
CARLON METER SALES CO., Houston (Water Meter Repair Parts -
Lot IX) 3,296.76
HERSEY PRODUCTS, Inc., Dedham, Mass. (Water Meter Repair
Parts - Lot X) 261.96
FACTORY OUTLET BUILDING MATERIALS, Corpus Christi
(Industrial Quick Set Concrete Mix) 9,240.00
EXXON CO., U.S.A., Houston (Street Construction Material - Item 1) 11,695.05
GULF STATE ASPHALT CO., Inc., Corpus Christi
(Street Construction Material - Lots II, Ill) 83,305.00
WHITE'S MINES, SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Street Construction
Material - Items 4, 5, 7 & 8) 131,481.02
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SERVTEX MATERIALS CO., New Braunfels, Texas
(Street Construction Material - Item 6)
HELDENFELS BROTHERS, Corpus Christi
(Street Construction Material - Item 10)
TEXAS LIME CO., Cleburne, Texas (Street Construction
Material - Lot XII)
GRAND TOTAL
140,900.00
236,925.00
27,405.00
$ 687,883.59
Since no bids were received on nails and staples, Crane seal register parts, limestone
or rock asphalt fine and mudshell, it is recommended these items be purchased by quotation as
needed. It is also recommended bid award on hot mixed asphalt be made to Heldenfels Brothers
on the material with a crushed stone base for $236,925.00 with an alternate of the same material
with a gravel base at $194,025.00. The crushed stone base material is more durable for patch
work and repair work. The gravel base material may be able to be used in some applications. It
is recommended that the award for hydrated stabilization lime be made to the second low bidder,
Texas Lime Company, for $27,405.00 because the low bid of $26,343.60 by McDonough Bros.
was not a firm price bid. Texas Lime Company bid is firm for the contract period.
Bids were received from 36 firms and a price comparison shows an average price increase
of 20%.
g. That the contract for the improvements to Nueces Bay Boulevard, Leopard Street
to I.H. 37 be accepted as complete and final payment of $29,821.70 be made to the contractor,
Asphalt Paving & Construction Company for a total project cost of $91,815.23. The work was
completed in approximately half of the time allotted for the project, thus causing a minimum of
inconvenience to the public using the street. It is also recommended that the final corrected
assessment roll totalling $31,794.34 be adopted for the project.
h. That the contract for the repairs to the Airport runways and taxiways be accepted
as complete and final payment in the amount of $170,575.04 be authorized to the contractor,
Heldenfels Brothers for a total project cost of $187,178.42. Due to the fact that the extent of the
Airport runway damage and taxiway damage was substantially more than originally anticipated,
the contract has over -run the original contract by $44,925.17. Therefore, it is recommended that
an additional appropriation for this amount be made to supplement funds previously appropriated.
i. That the contract with H -S Green Company, Inc. for construction of Southgate
Drive and Blanco Street Drainage Improvements be accepted as complete and that the final payment
of $20,186.63 be authorized.
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That the following action be taken in connection with Horne Road Street Improvements:
(1)
(2)
(3)
The portion of Horne Road from Ayers to Naples be deleted from the contract
with Asphalt Paving & Construction Company.
The sidewalks and storm sewer from Ayers to Naples be constructed as proposed,
and the assessments be modified to reflect only sidewalk assessments.
The Wastewater Services Division proceed immediately with the replacement of
the existing 21" sanitary sewer line from Port to Ayers with a 24" sanitary sewer
line and the contract for this portion of Horne Road be delayed until the line
has been replaced. It is estimated that the delay will not exceed 90 days.
k. That the site plans for the Corpus Christi Health Center and the Senior Citizens
Center on the city -owned site at Greenwood and Horne Roads and the preliminary schematic drawings
showing the general floor plan of the Health Facility be approved. The Health Center includes the
functions of administration, regional laboratory, and general health services and satellite health
clinic. The Senior Citizens Facility will be idential to the one proposed at Lindale Park.
1. That the proposed Fire Station #14 site be located at the intersection of South Staples
Street and the Carroll Lane drainage ditch. The site is owned by Saratoga Land Compnay and the
construction of the Station will require the extension of the street along the drainage ditch for
access to the City park. It is further recommended that the acquisition of the tract be made by
condemnation as the owners have refused the City's offer to sell the tract.
m. That a lease agreement be entered into with Nueces Trust Company for four offices
(514 square feet) in the Nueces Trust Building at 311 South Shoreline for one year at $160.00 per
month, including utilities and maintenance except carpet cleaning and janitorial services.
Additional office space is needed to house the expanded Human Relations staff authorized by the
recently approved federal grant for expanded equal employment opportunity staff and services.
n. That Ordinance No. 9979, dated November 11, 1970, be amended to increase
the terminal rental space for Braniff International Airlines. Braniff will rent the space previously
occupied by Mexicana Airlines. The existing agreement requires that any additional space be
rented at the same rate as the existing space - i.e. $6.00 per square foot for counter space, $5.50
per square foot for air-conditioned space, and $4.50 per square foot for non air conditioned space.
The new area will increase rentals approximately $372.41 per month. Rental on the new space will
become effective upon completion of renovation work by Braniff.
o. That an agreement be authorized between the City as the administrative unit of the
Manpower Consortium and the Vocational Education Board of the State of Texas as recommended by
the Executive Board of the Manpower Consortium. The program will provide vocational education
services and activities to prime sponsor participants such as GED, payment for books and tuition,
short-term instruction training, and career guidance and job placement services. The agreement
will provide $129,000 of services for one year, ending June 30, 1975.
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p. That the speed limits on Padre Island Drive Frontage Roads be reduced from 45 mph
to 40 mph between Ayers St. and a point 1,500 feet east of Everhart Road; and that the speed limit
be reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph from this point to a point 250 feet east of Candlewood Street.
The Texas Highway Department recommends this speed limit reduction and the Traffic Safety Advisory
Board concurs.
Relative to Items "c" and "d" whereby it is recommended that a 12 -months supply of bare
steel pipe, and coating and wrapping of steel pipe for warehouse inventory for the Gas Division
be purchased, Mayor Pro Tem Acuff raised the question as to the feasibility of requiring the
developers to make their own installation of gas utility lines in new subdivisions. City Manager
Townsend stated it would be feasible and the City would have no objections, but was quite sure
the developers would have very strong objections.
Mrs. Elizabeth Price, property owner on the west side of the City, requested that the
Council consider location of a senior citizens center in that area, stating that there is a lack of
facilities of this kind and senior citizens and groups are presently meeting in churches, schools and
homes. She stated the $500,000 being allocated for the other two centers at Lindale and on Home
Road should have been spread to allow for a third center. Mrs. Price also stated she felt the
proposed 1974-75 budget was too high and should be reduced.
City Manager Townsend stated that the senior citizens program was not intended to be
competitive with all other programs; that the allocation for the two buildings was based on the.
size of the program (with some state assistance) that the City felt could be undertaken; that the
sites were chosen by the senior citizens themselves based upon a survey of the number of people
60 years of age and over living in given areas, in an attempt to locate the centers as close to the
population as possible. Mrs. Price suggested that a practical location would be in West Guth Park
which is near the swimming pool. Commissioner Stark commented that the TeePee building in West
Guth Park now being used as a recreational facility, could possibly be air conditioned and used for
this purpose. City Manager Townsend stated this would be investigated and he would meet with
these groups to determine what could be worked out in this regard.
Mrs. Arthur Ellis, 10935 Leopard Street, suggested that the old Hilltop Hospital be
renovated for use as a senior citizens community center. She also pointed out that Revenue Sharing
Funds would be cut off two years from now and suggested that one million be deducted each year
for the next two years from the budget to compensate for this loss of funds. She stated that the
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Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center allocation should be reconsidered, commenting that
75 percent of this agency's expenditures is for salaries, and that many agencies funded by tax
money are promoting unimportant programs such as "teaching mothers how to play with their
children," etc. She stated thatmany of the citizens of the Calallen and Annaville area serve on
important boards and committees, and they feel they are not getting their fair share of tax -funded
services.
Commissioner Stark pointed out that the budget will be flexible, and the Council will
continue to work on budget priorities, and will doubtless amend it throughout the year, after careful
Council and staff study of constantly changing conditions, to tighten it where that seems called for
and enlarge items that prove to be clearly underfunded, as the public interest dictates. He further
stated that at this late date the Council should not be slashing without solid factual data on each
cut. Mayor Luby made a statement that he would veto the budget appropriations ordinance unless
one million dollars was trimmed. Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez requested that Mayor Luby show
line items he would propose for deletion and present to the Council. Mayor Luby stated he would
veto the entire budget.
Mr. Charles C. Stone, Jr., 410 Cape Henry, requested that the Council demonstrate
some unity and leadership and take another hard look at the budget before adopting a budget which
would result in a severe hardship on the citizens for years to come. He stated the approval of this
budget should be postponed and more time devoted in an attempt to reduce expenditures.
Mrs. Ira Hayley, 10730 Timbergrove Lane, complained that services in this area are not
adequate that streets and drainage remain unimproved, particularly Turkey Creek, and commented
there is nothing to be deducted from the budget where this area is concerned. Mr. Ira Hayley
stated if services were cut in other areas of the City comparable to the west side of town, the budget
could be reduced one-half. He stated he felt the MH -MR allocation was unnecessary.
Mrs. Jane Crain, complained of discrimination, stating this area does not have proper
police protection; that she has high regard for the under -paid and overworked policemen, but with
the police shortage, did not understand why a member of the Council continued to receive personal
protection. Mrs. Crain was informed that the protection of which she referred, had been discontinued
long ago. She stated she felt the public has a right to know how much was spent on this service,
where and when the incident occurred, and when it was discontinued. City Manager Townsend
stated he would furnish Mrs. Crain with the information she requested and the City stands ready to
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afford special police protection to any person, public or private, whose life is seriously threatened
with reasonable probability of the threat eventuating.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, Luby voting "Nay" on Item "I", that
the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "p" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations
be granted, adopted and approved, as presented by City Manager Townsend.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application 0274-3, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" to "R-2", located on the east side of Cheyenne Street between
Navajo and Chippewa Street, on which a public hearing was held by the Council March 27, 1974
and a special permit approved for an additional two-story living unit to the rear of the existing
single-family residential structure, subject to an approved site plan. He stated the site plan had
been submitted and meets all minimum requirements of the "R-2" district and is acceptable.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the site plan be approved and that
an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the special permit.
Mayor Luby announced the scheduled public hearing on paving assessments on Violet
Road, from Leopard Street to I.H. 37 Access Road.
City Manager Townsend explained that the improvement of Violet Road was a joint
agreement between the State Highway Department and the City and had been under discussion for
some time; that the agreement provides for joint usage of utilities and permits the City the use of
the right of way in Farm to Market Road (Highway 24).
Assistant City Attorney Jerry Benadum stated the purpose of the hearing is to comply
with the Charter and State Statutes regarding paving assessments; that testimony will be offered
from the Director of Engineering and Physical Development and evaluation testimony from a real
estate appraiser to substantiate the assessments which appear on the preliminary assessment roll, and
that the hearing is to form a basis on which the City Council, acting as a legislative body, would
determine and establish the assessments on the abutting properties.
Gerald Smith, Chief Engineer, was interrogated as to his identity, occupation, time of
residence in the City, formal education and qualifications as an engineer and his familiarity with
the subject project. He stated o resume of his qualifications was on file in the office of the City
Secretary, accepted without question. He presented the plans and specifications, explained the
nature and extent of the improvements, and pointed out the location of the portion to be improved,
being Violet Road from Leopard Street (Loop 407) to I.H. 37 Access Road. He explained that the
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project involved 18 parcels of land, is a joint project with the State Highway Department, and is
the result of bonds voted in February of 1970. He stated that the Highway Department had prepared
drawings and had received bids on the project on June 24, 1974, and based on the low bid of
Heldenfels Brothers and in accordance with the special assessment policy approved by the City
Council, the assessment rates have been calculated as follows: Curb & gutter, $4.15 per linear
foot; sidewalk, $1.30 per square foot; and driveways, $17.57 per square yard. The total cost of
the project is $184,489.20; state's portion, $96,779.15; City's portion, $87,710.05; preliminary
assessments, $27,066.42, with a net cost to the City of $60,643.63. He explained that the
improvements will consist of pavement in accordance with the State's plans, the pavement portion
costs of the project to be the responsibility of the State, the drainage, right of way, and utilities
will be that of the City. Mr. Smith explained that the project will be constructed to provide two
moving lanes in each direction with no parking permitted on either side; sidewalks to be constructed
on both sides of the streets the entire length of the project; and driveways to be constructed where
requested. He stated the construction is anticipated to begin on August 19, 1974, and explained
provisions for payment.
Mr. Clyde Teague, superintendent of Ca!alien School, 11134 Birdwood Lane (Item 114),
spoke in opposition to the construction of curb, gutters, and sidewalks. He stated he is not an
official spokesman for all the abutting property owners but had contacted all but one, and all had
concurred that the sidewalks, curb and gutters were not needed. He explained that the opposition
to the sidewalks is based on lack of pedestrian traffic on Violet Road because they lead to nowhere.
He pointed out that an idential situation existed when McKenzie Road was improved and the side-
walks had been deleted and the need was greater on McKenzie Road than on Violet Road. He
further stated that the drainage on Violet Road is exceptionally good, and questioned the necessity
of this improvement. He stated he could not see where curb, gutters and sidewalks would improve
his property in the amount of the assessment of $678.24. He requested that the Council take into
consideration his objections to the sidewalks, curb and gutters, as well as all other abutting propery
owners' objections.
Commissioner Stark commented that McKenzie Road improvements was not a bond funded
project, was only interim repair work, and the matter of curb and gutters and sidewalks had not
been finally settled.
Mr. Ray Ridgway, 537 Parade, questioned whether or not Mr. Teague and all other
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property owners, had been given an opportunity to present objections before the City Council
before negotiations had been made with the Highway Department and before the contract had been
awarded. City Manager Townsend explained that this hearing was the proper forum for property
owners to express their objections.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Striznek, 11161 Jackson Terrace (Item #17), spoke in opposition to
the construction of sidewalks, stating Violet Road was very narrow, needs widening, but the amount
of pedestrian traffic does not warrant this expense. They stated they preferred the suburban Zook
which sidewalks, curb and gutters would destroy.
Mr. Jim Naismith, 11153, Jackson Terrace, stated he felt the construction of the
proposed 5 -foot sidewalk along the east curb line would greatly increase the safety of pedestrian
and bicycle traffic on Violet Road on the basis that children do use this roadway to go to and from
Jackson Woods area or to the neighborhood stores and the park. Also, the school buses stop to pick
up and discharge passengers at various points along this street. He stated he felt it would be a
serious mistake to consider eliminating the sidewalk improvements from which the entire neighbor-
hood would benefit. He stated the lots siding on Violet Road would benefit only to a minor degree
and some means should be found to distribute the cost to those benefitting. Mr. Naismith presented
his statement in writing.
Mr. Oran H. Williams, 11160 Jackson Terrace (Item #18), spoke in opposition to the
construction of sidewalks, stating that it would lead to a narrow bridge where there is heavy traffic
and create a hazardous situation. He stated his lot is irregularly shaped on the corner and is being
assessed an additional 21 linear feet around the corner. He complained that the entire City voted
for the bonds, but only the abutting property owners will have to pay. He inquired if a retaining
wall will be constructed and maintained to prevent erosion to the curbs and sidewalks.
Mr. Elbert D. Roberts, 4427 Violet Road (Item #3), stated he is opposed to the construc-
tion of sidewalks, but would be benefitted by the proposed drainage. He complained that he would
lose several trees. He stated he did not feel the general public should be allowed to vote bonds to
improve other people's property. He invited the Council to make an on -the -ground investigation of
the pedestrian traffic on Violet Road.
Mr. Gerald Smith explained that the property owners are only being assessed 50 percent
of a four -Foot sidewalk. He stated retaining walls are to be constructed at six different locations
to protect the improvements and the properties and that this is being done entirely at the City's
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expense. He stated that to his knowledge there is no other way other than Violet Road for school
children to reach the school in the area. He also stated it is not feasible, without a complete
redesign of the project, to construct storm sewers with the exclusion of curb and gutters, that
ditches would have to be excavated, and the limited width of the right of way would present a
problem. He also pointed out that since there is to be four lanes of moving traffic with no parking,
there would be no place for pedestrians to walk without the sidewalk.
Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity, time of residence in the City, occupation,
experience as a real estate appraiser of various types of real estate, and familiarity with the subject
project. He filed with the City Secretary a written statement of his qualifications as an appraiser,
without objection. He stated he had, within the last week, personally examined each parcel of
land involved in this project with the view to the evaluation in relation to the assessments, and in
his opinion, each and every one of the 18 parcels, as described on the preliminary assessment roll,
would be enhanced in value as a result of the proposed improvements at least to the amount of said
assessments. He described Violet Road as being a very narrow street with heavy traffic, ditches on
the sides and embankments, is hazardous and definitely needs the proposed improvements. He
stated he felt if the sidewalks were constructed the sidewalks would be used by school children as
well as adults. He further expressed the opinion that City streets should not remain rural but should
become a part of the development within the City.
Some doubt was expressed by members of the Council as to the need for the sidewalks
and whether or not the property owners should be assessed for a facility they do not want. Also it
was suggested that perhaps the sidewalks would only be needed on one side of the street. City
Manager Townsend commented that there had been much dialogue os to the need for sidewalks, but
that there is no place in the City where abutting property owners on arterial streets would vote for
sidewalks. He pointed out that sidewalks on major thoroughfares without parking lanes is a safety
measure.
The City Manager read to the Council Proposition Number 6 of the December, 1972
Bond Election whereby this Street Improvement Proposition stated, relative to Violet Road and the
other named streets "...Violet Road...neighborhood streets and sidewalks, and other street and
sidewalk improvements;..."
Mrs. Peggy Williams, 11160 Jackson Terrace (Item 018) stated she objected to being
assessed for the additional 21 feet of curved area around the corner of her property and was also
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opposed to the installation of sidewalks.
Mr. Gerald Smith testified further that the installation of sidewalks, especially when
tied to the curb as is proposed in this project, would reduce erosion along the curb, help prevent
water from getting under the pavement, and thereby lengthen the life of the improvements.
No one else appeared to speak relative to the proposed assessments.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Acuff stated he was not satisfied that the sidewalks on Violet Road are
in fact needed, and would suggest that a determination be made as to what the deductions would
be if this portion of the improvements were deleted. City Manager Townsend stated that a change
in the minute order would have to be obtained from the Highway Department. A representative of
the Highway Department stated this process would take approximately four weeks. Mr. Gerald
Smith stated the results of the Highway Department's determination would be mailed to each of
the 18 abutting property owners.
Letters in opposition to the construction of sidewalks on Violet Road were filed by
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Deer, 11150 Forest Hill (Item #16), and Mr. Caryl E. Lewis, 4553 Violet
Road (Item #7 and 08).
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City Manager Townsend presented and reviewed proposed ordinances appearing
on the agenda and read recommended amendments.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF SOUTH PADRE
ISLAND (SH 358) FRONTAGE ROADS, AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH
BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL, INC., AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9979, PASSED AND APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN NOVEMBER 11, 1970, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL SPACE TO THE
AREA LEASED; PROVIDING THAT BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL, INC. RENOVATE SUCH AREA AT ITS
COST; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED COST, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN AMENDMENT TO
LEASE, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A" AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21-155, SCHEDULE III, "PARKING PROHIBITED
AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM WHICH WILL HAVE THE
EFFECT OF PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON BOTH SIDES OF NUECES BAY BLVD.,
BETWEEN LEOPARD STREET AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 37, AND ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH ALAMEDA
STREET, FROM HOFFMAN STREET TO A POINT 300 FEET SOUTH OF TEXAN TRAIL; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-68 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE,
1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SPEED LIMITS ON A PORTION OF LEOPARD STREET, AS HEREIN-
AFTER PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the Ordinance for Budget
Appropriation, passed on first reading July 31, 1974, be hereby amended on its second
reading this 7th day of August, 1974 to read:
"AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1974, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1975, ACCORDING TO THE
CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE OF FILING ADOPTED BUDGET WITH STATE COMPTROLLER
AND COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS BUDGET LAW, BEING SUBJECT OF APPROPRIATION
HEREUNDER OF MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING SAVINGS CLAUSE.
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WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, pursuant to
the provisions of the City Charter, did submit to the City Council a Budget
Estimate of the revenues of said City, and the expenses of conducting the
affairs therefor for the ensuing fiscal year beginning August 1, 1974, and
ending July 31, 1975, and which said estimate had been compiled from detailed
information obtained from the several departments, divisions and offices of
the City, in accordance with the said City Charter provision; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council have received and studied
said City Manager's Budget Estimate and have called and held the proper hear-
ing in accordance with Article 689-a of Vernon's Annotated Statutes of Texas,
on said Budget; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, it is necessary that the City Council accept
and adopt the Budget at the conclusion of such public hearings, and before
the first Regular Meeting in August, 1974, of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, upon adoption of the Budget, and pursuant to Section 15,
Article IV, of the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, the
City Council, must, at once, by ordinance appropriate such sums of money for
each fund, department, division, and office as provided in the Budget for
the ensuing Fiscal Year from August 1, 1974 to July 31, 1975:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Budget of the City of Corpus Christi, covering
the proposed expenditures of the City of Corpus Christi, amounting to
$46,435,942 and the estimate of the revenues of the said City amounting to
$42,910,255 from City sources other than revenue sharing and $3,525,687 from
Revenue Sharing and legal interest on Revenue Sharing for a total of $46,435,942
for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1974, and ending July 31, 1975, as
submitted to the City Council by the City Manager, be as adopted approved for
filing with the State of Texas as the Budget of the City of Corpus Christi,
for the fiscal year beginning August 1, 1974, and ending July 31, 1975.
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SECTION 2. That upon the passage of this ordinance approving the
Budget of the City of Corpus Christi, for the fiscal year beginning August 1,
1974, and ending July 31, 1975, certain sums of money from all sources of
City revenues, as described in said Budget, be, and they are hereby, appropri-
ated to cover the sums for expenditures and investments as provided for each
of the several funds, departments, divisions and offices of the said City,
as all said sums do appear in the said Budget adopted and by this ordinance
formally approved by the said City Council of the City of Corpus Christi,
and said Budget being of record in the public archives of said City, and, by
this reference, incorporated herein in haec verba as though fully set forth
herein verbatim.
SECTION 3. That, upon final passage of this ordinance, true,
certified copies of the same be by the City Manager forthwith transmitted
with true, certified copies of the said 1974-1975 City of Corpus Christi
Budget, one of each to the State Comptroller of the State of Texas and one
of each to the County Clerk of Nueces County, the County Clerk of San Patricio
County, and the County Clerk of Kleberq County.
SECTION 4. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid
or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction
it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this
City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision hereof be given full force and effect for its own purpose."
(Changes Underlined)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, to amend prior to its
second reading, the ordinance read on first of three readings on July 31, 1974, authoriz-
ing acceptance and approval of an amendment of Assignment Agreement between the Corpus
Christi Bank and Trust Company, Trustee, and Gary R. Levitz to Herman Barnett dba
Tropicair, covering a commercial hangar and fixed base aviation lease plot on Corpus
Christi International Airport Site, as follows:
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1. Amend the caption, the fourth and fifth introductory paragraphs and
Section 1 to reflect that the Assignment Agreement between the Corpus Christi
Bank and Trust Company, Trustee, and Gary Levitz of Dallas, Texas, shall be
tranaferred to Helicopters, Inc. and Herman Barnett, Individually, and dba Tropicair.
2. Provide that the ordinance shall be on a three -reading basis, deleting
the terminology from the caption which reads, "AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", and
deleting Section 2, which provides for emergency passage of the ordinance.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND GARY R. LEVITZ, TO HELICOPTERS, INC., AND HERMAN BARNETT,
INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA TROPICAIR COVERING A COMMERCIAL HANGAR AND FIXED BASE AVIATION
LEASE PLOT ON CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SITE, AS SHOWN AND MORE PARTICU-
LARLY DESCRIBED IN THE AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez,
Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the ordinance amending
the garbage, trash and waste provisions of the City Code, Chapter 18 of the Corpus
Christi City Code, read on the first two of three readings on July 24, 1974 and
July 31, 1974, be amended prior to its third and final reading by adding to the
end of Section 18-19 the following:
"If the owner and occupant of a residence has an adequate
means of disposal of garbage and trash which meets all applicable laws and
regulations without use directly or indirectly of any city disposal facility
and furnishes the City with an affidavit showing such facts, then the
Director of the Department of Inspections and Operations is authorized to
waive the disposal charges for said residence."
Further amending the above described ordinance by amending Section
18-25 as follows:
Delete from the fifth line, the entire sixth line and part of
the seventh line at the top of page 9 which reads as follows: "a list of
the locations of all current customers and the number, sizes, and types of
containers provided, if any, to each customer;". Add in lieu thereof, the
following: "the patrons for whom he proposes to render the service;".
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Further amending the above described ordinance by amending Section
18-28 as follows:
Delete the first sentence in its entirety, and in lieu thereof add the
following sentence: "All solid waste permit holders are hereby required to submit
a list each month of all customers for which said solid waste permit holder has
rendered service from any point outside of the City limits."
Further amending the above described ordinance by amending Section 18-34
to delete "disposal" and substitute the phrase "disposal only".
ORDINANCE NO. 12206
REPEALING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, 1958, ENTITLED "GARBAGE, TRASH, AND WASTES,"
AS AMENDED, AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 18 AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED,
TO BE ENTITLED "GARBAGE, TRASH AND WASTES"; PROHIBITING THE PLACE OF WASTE MATERIALS
AND MATTERS IN PUBLIC PLACES, OR THROWING WASTE OR REFUSE INTO SEWERS, MANHOLES,
CATCH BASINS OR DRAINS WHICH DRAIN: INTO ANY PUBLIC SEWER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF
GFRBAGE, TRASH AND WASTES GENERALLY; PROVIDING TERMS AND DEFINITIONS RiJ.ATIVE TO THE
PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR CREATION OF THE SANITATION DIVISION;
PROVIDING FOR ADEQUATE GARBAGE AND TRASH RECEPTACLES AND THE USE THEREOF; PROVIDING
FOR COLLECTION SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR SOLID WASTE
PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR CLASSIFICATION AND CHARGES FOR REMOVAL OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND
WASTES; PROVIDING FOR DUMPING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING
A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye.
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Stark and passed, that the ordinance
amending Ordinance 9864, amending the schedule for intra -city charter rates for the
City -owned buses, read on the first of three readings on July 31, 1974, be amended
prior to the second reading thereof as follows:
1. Add to the caption, "Providing for publication".
2. Add the following schedule under the caption of Special
Rates - Convention Shuttle Service Over Four Hours
Uninterrupted, to follow the schedule under Intra -City
Charter Rates, and before the last two paragraphs on
page 1 as follows:
"Special Rates - Convention Shuttle Service Over Four Hours Uninterrupted
Parlor Coach or 45 passenger with air-conditioning, $9.00 per hour
or 65if per mile, whichever is greater.
35 passenger with air-conditioning, $8.00 per hour
or 55i per mile, whichever is greater.
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Nonair—Condition 45 passenger, $8.00 per hour or 65i per mile, whichever
is greater.
35 passenger, $7.50 per hour or 55i per mile, whichever
is greater."
3. Add a new section, Section 4, to read as follows:
"Section 4. Publication shall be made one time in the official
publication of the City of Corpus Christi by publishing the caption of
this ordinance, stating in substance the purpose of the ordinance."
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9364, PASSED AND APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 29, 1970, BY AMENDING THE SCHEDULE FOR INTRA -CITY CHARTER
RATES FOR CITY -OWNED BUSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales; Ricardo
Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 12207
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING ARTICLE II, RULES
AND REGULATIONS GENERALLY FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, BY AMENDING SECTION 38-6,
ADOPTION, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW PROVISION, PARAGRAPH N, ENTITLED
"CUSTOMERS' CHECKS", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CUSTOMERS OF A $2.00 CHARGE
FOR HANDLING OF CHECKS RETURNED FOR ANY REASON BY THE CITY'S BANK OF DEPOSIT;
AMENDING ARTICLE V, WATER RATES AND CHARGES, BY AMENDING SECTION 38-32, CHARGES
FOR RECONNECTING AND REPLACING METERS, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THE PRESENT SECOND
PARAGRAPH AND IN LIEU THEREOF ADDING A NEW SECOND PARAGRAPH TO PROVIDE FOR A
SERVICE CHARGE OF $3.00 PER CALL FOR RECONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE THAT HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED DUE TO FAILURE TO PAY A DELINQUENCY,_ EXCEPT THAT AFTER 5:00 P.M., AND
ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, SUCH CHARGE SHALL BE $5.00; AMENDING THE THIRD
PARAGRAPH OF SAID SECTION 38-32 SO AS TO CHARGE $15.00 FOR METER SETTING FEE;
AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, GAS RATES, SECTION 38-48, CHARGES FOR RECONNECTING AND
REPLACING METERS, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING THE PRESENT SECOND PARAGRAPH, AND IN LIEU
THEREOF ADDING A NEW THIRD PARAGRAPH TO PROVIDE FORA SERVICE CHARGE OF $3.00 PER
CALL FOR RECONNECTION OF GAS SERVICE THAT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED DUE TO FAILURE TO
PAY A DELINQUENCY, EXCEPT THAT AFTER 5:00 P.M., AND ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS,
SUCH CHARGE SHALL BE $5.00; AMENDING THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF SAID SECTION 38-48 SO AS
TO CHARGE $15.00 FOR METER SETTING FEE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERE-
WITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Stark, with Luby, Lozano, Acuff,
Branch and Tom Gonzales, voting "Nay", that the ordinance amending Ordinance No.
11613, increasing the water rates to provide an overall increase for customers
using treated water, read on the first two of three readings on July 24, 1974 and
July 31, 1974, prior to its third reading, said amended water rates to hereafter read
as follows:
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SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 11613, passed and approved August
8, 1973, be and the same is hereby amended by amending the first two schedules
found in Section 1 thereof, under the caption TREATED WATER - REGULAR RATE,-
to
ATE,to hereafter read as follows:
"Minimum Charges
For the first 3,000 gallons monthly
Meter size-- Inside Outside
Inches Corpus Christi Padre Island*
5/8 and 3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8 or larger
$ 1.85
2.40
3.45
5.45
21.10
24.15
36.25
54.35
$ 6.o5
7.25
10.85
15.70
60.40
72.45
108.70
163.00
Corpus Christi
A11 Others
$ 3.90
4.85
7.25
10.85
42.25
48.30
72.45
108.70
Commodity Charges
For water consumed (in addition to the minimum allowance)
Monthly consumption Inside Corpus
Christi
First
Next
Next
Next
Next
Next
All over
Outside Corpus Christi
Padre Island* All Others
Rate Per 1,000 Gallons
3,000 gallons Minimum Charge
17,000 gallons $ 0.53 $ 0.85
80,000 gallons 0.39 0.72
150,000 gallons 0.33 0.59
750,000 gallons 0.29 0.47
9,000,000 gallons 0.25 0.40
10,000,000 gallons 0.22 0.26
$ 0.85
0.72
0.59
0.47
0.40
0.26
*The area designated as 'Padre Island' includes all area East of the City
limits, including Padre Island, Mustang Island, Causeway and all water areas.
SECTION 2. That Ordinance No. 9472, passed and approved August 27,
1969, be and the same is hereby amended by amending the third and fourth schedules
found in section 1 thereof, under the caption TREATED WATER - REGULAR RATE, to
hereafter read as follows:
PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
Size of Branch
Inches
3 and less
4
6
8
10
12
Annual
Charge
$ 48.00
90.00
204.00
360.00
504.00
780.00
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TREAIE1) WATER - ALTERNATIVE CAPACITY COMMODITY RATE
Upon request and approval or as may be required by the City to treated
water customers who provide special metering facilities and whose water use
exceeds 2,500,000 gallons per month, the following rates shall apply:
Capacity and Commodity Charges
Maximum Day Capacity Requirement
rate per month per 1000 gallons per
day of maximum day capacity requirement
Maximum Hour Capacity Requirement rate
per month per 1000 gallons per day of
excess hourly capacity requirement (in
excess of maximum day capacity requirem)
Inside Corpus Outside Corpus
Christi Christi
Capacity Charge for all water rate per
1000 gallons
$ 2.140
$ 3.60
0.36 0.60
0.096 0.096
Note: Maximum day and excess maximum hourly capacity
charges billed monthly on the basis of the highest
capacity requirements established during the
current end preceding eleven (11) months.
Minimum Charge
Minimum monthly charge to be the sum of the capacity charges.
The foregoing motion to amend failed to pass for lack of sufficient affirma-
tive votes and the ordinance increasing water rates was read for the third time and
passed finally unamended from its second reading, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 12208
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
11613, PASSED AND APPROVED AUGUST 8, 1973, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SCHEDULES THEREIN
SO AS TO INCREASE THE WATER RATES TO PROVIDE AN OVERALL INCREASE FOR CUSTOMERS
USING TREATED WATER, INCLUDING MINIMUM CHARGES; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9472, PASSED
AND APPROVED AUGUST 27, 1969, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SCHEDULES THEREIN SO AS TO
INCREASE WATER RATES TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE, AS
MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; REPEALING AIL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDNG FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 12209
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION 38-49,
CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 11612, PASSED AND APPROVED AUGUST 8, 1973, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREASES
IN WASTEWATER RATES; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Nay"; Luby voting "Nay".
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ORDINANCE NO. 12210
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT: AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11755,
PASSED AND APPROVED OCTOBER 24, 1973, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR
ALL CUSTOMERS OR CONSUMERS OF THE CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY AMENDING
SECTION 38-46 SO AS TO PROVIDE A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, RicardoGonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 12211
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT THE GRANTING OF A $4,000 ASSESSED VALUE
EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR PERSONS' RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD WHO ARE 65 YEARS
OF AGE OR OLDER IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
EXEMPTING FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000) OF THE
ASSESSED TAXABLE VALUE OF SAID RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD OF SAID PERSONS UPON PROPER
APPLICATION FOR SAID EXEMPTION BEING MADE AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO, 11247, PASSED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1973, AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 11918, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1974; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12212
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER
CONSORTIUM, AND THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12213
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NUECES TRUST COMPANY, FOR THE LEASING OF
A PORTION OF A BUILDING AT 311 SOUTH SHORELINE STREET, IN THE CITY OF 'CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FORA TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, AT A RATE OF $160.00 PER MONTH, FOR USE AS OFFICE
SPACE BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF WHICH LEASE AGREEMENT IS 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: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, i'ht
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12214
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY
OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO.6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF ELISEO TREVINO, JR. BY GRANTING A
SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO-STORY LIVING UNIT TO THE REAR OF THE
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EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER
SET FORTH, ON A PORTION OF LOT 11, BLOCK 22, MEADOW PARK ADDITION, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12215
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12006, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 17, 1974, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO
CORRECT AND ADJUST THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE
FOLLOWING STREET:
NUECES BAY BOULEVARD, FROM INTERSTATE 37 TO LEOPARD STREET,
AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE
NO. 12006; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance r::.s passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and
Stark, present and voting "Aye".
Commissioner Ricardo Gonzalez read and presented a resolution resolving that
the City Council expresses its hearty congratulations to the Westside Colt League of
Corpus Christi for its well-deserved victory as winner of the Boys Baseball, Inc.
Tournament conducted in Corpus Christi, hosted by the Seaside Colt League, August 2,
through August 7, 1974, which team will travel to Edinburg, Texas, for the Divisional
Tournament to be held on August 9, 1974, and the Council hereby appoints the members
and coaches of this League to be Goodwill Ambassadors of Corpus Christi to represent
the good wishes of all its citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 12216
CONTRATUTATING THE WESTSIDE COLT LEAGUE ON ITS VICTORY IN CORPUS CHRISTI BASEBALL
TOURNAMENT AND APPOINTING THE MEMBERS THEREOF GOODWILL AMBASSADORS OF THE CITY IN
THE EDINBURG DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoingresolution was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12217
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; APPROPRIATING $44,925.17 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND
FUND TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11982 DATED
APRIL 3, 1974 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REPAIRS
TO RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PROJECT NO. 245-68-11.1;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting"Aye".
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN
FEE TITLE TO A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING
SAID PROPERTY IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AND CITING LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD,
SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
FOR FIRE STATION NO. 14, SOUTH STAPLES AT HOLLY ROAD, PROJECT NO. 207-64-2; DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE RECORD OWNER,
SARATOGA LAND COMPANY, TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Thomas Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano
and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby voting "Nay".
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff,
seconded by Branch and passed, that the Regular meeting be adjourned at 5:30 p.m.,
August 7, 1974.