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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/15/1975MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1975 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 Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs Exec. Asst. City Attorney Michael May City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. The Invocation was given by Commissioner Branch in the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Branch and passed, that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 26, 1974 at 7:30 p.m., and the Special Meeting of January 3, 1975 at 4:14 p.m., be approved as submitted to the Council. Mayor Luby announced issuance of proclamations relative to the following: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK, January 19-25, 1975, MARCH OF DIMES, January, 1975, and FFA WEEK, February 16-23, 1975. Mayor Luby announced the opening of bids. Relative to the bid opening for construction of the Williams Drive Drainage System, Mr. Charles R. DeWeese, appeared representing the Weldon Smith Elementary School Parent Teachers Association and the Palmcrest Baptist Church, and again stated the position of the members of these organizations that this drainage ditch be completed as a covered box and con- structed according to the original plans all the way from Airline to Rodd Field Road as was set forth in a bond issue which he stated these people had worked collectively and diligently with success in getting voter approval. He emphasized that this is not a political issue but they are solely interested in the safety of school children who must travel to and from school along Williams Drive. He stated their protest is also based on the unsightliness of the uncovered ditch and its infestation of rodents, insects and snakes. He pointed out that the ditch is also a collector of debris, difficult to maintain, and generally a health hazard. He stated that the position of these people is that this ditch be a covered ditch in its entirety as approved in the 1972 bond election. Director of Engineering and Physical Development James Lontos opened and read bids for construction of the Williams Drive Drainage System from the following firms: Heldenfels Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 2 Brothers; W. T. Young Construction Company; Burtex Construction Company; and Isles Construc- tion Company. Mr. Lontos explained that the plans include the construction of a single and multiple box culvert from Airline Road to just past Weldon Smith Elementary School and Palmcrest Baptist Church; that extension of the box to Rodd Field Road is included as an additive alternate; and deletion of a portion of the box near Airline Road is a possible contract deduction. The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the requirements of the City Charter and referred to the City-Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Purchasing Agent T. M. Jarvis opened and read the one and only bid received for lease of minerals underlying a 65.5 acre tract of land owned by the City adjacent to Lake Corpus Christi, from the following: R. L. Chachere. It was pointed out that at least two individuals had expressed an interest in leasing the minerals to re-enter an existing plugged and abandoned well which well would provide that (1) the City would have the option to acquire the gas at market value not to exceed $1 .50 per MCF; (2) the minimum period be 90 days with a bonus of at least $12.50 per acre or $50 per acre per year; (3) any surface use receive the approval of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District; (4) all City land drilling ordinance requirements would apply; and (5) unitization of any portion will only hold the portion so unitized beyond the primary lease. The foregoing bid of R. L. Chachere was tabled for 48 hours pursuant to the require- ments of the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Mr. Vincinte Carranza appeared as spokesman for a group of persons who have been picketing City Hall for the past week and some 35 or 40 persons in the audience who were present to protest the City's high gas rates. Mr. Carranza and other supporters made their statements in Spanish after which Mayor Luby made summary interpretations in English. Mr. Carranza made a 5-point statement as follows: (1) expressed appreciation for the opportunity to appear before the Mayor and Council with their petition; (2) stated their purpose in appearing before the Council is not political, has no relation to the January 18 Charter Amendment Election, is strictly a social issue, and they intend to appear before the Council until something is done to relieve the hardship on the poor and the elderly; (3) that the City of Corpus Christi is not to be compared with other cities since it is not one of the top five rated cities relative to utility rates;.(4) that if politics can be effective in getting some things done, politics could be effective in undoing some things, and gas rates can be lowered; and (5) requested that a 15-member commission be established, eight of them to be selected by his supporters, and seven members with professional knowledge of the problem, and that the protesters would wait 15 days for this commission to be established and Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975, Page 3 10 more days for a report. He did not state what would be done if this request is not complied with but that they would continue to pursue their demands. He stated the Director of Utilities should be replaced by someone more sensitive to the needs of the poor and elderly. Others speaking in protest (in Spanish) of the high cost of gas and cutoff methods employed by the City of both water and gas, were: Mrs. Lazo, Mr. and Mrs. Mercado, Mrs. Del Rosario, Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Olga Gonzales, Mr. Elias Clark, Mr. Najar, Mrs. Rees, and Mrs. Soledad Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez also complained that her street (1002 Bluntzer) is still without an official name and street sign. Mr. Lloyd Rice, Jr., 834 Lum, stated that the gas rates in Corpus Christi have become exorbitant and pointed out that because of a lawsuit filed in San Antonio, their customers will receive a refund on previous gas bills charged. He requested that Lo -Vaca Gas Company be required to furnish more detailed accounts of their cost of gas. Mrs. Helen Holder, 2518 Countiss Drive, stated the complaints of these people should not be ignored but investigated, pointing out that she has known of instances where the meters were faulty and sometimes damaged from construction work. Mrs. Patricia Duaine, member of the Senior Community Advisory Board, spoke in sympathy with those people who cannot afford to pay for the increased cost of gas, and particularly spoke in sympathy with the elderly people who are retired and on fixed incomes. She stated these elderly people have been silent and have not complained to the Council, but she has heard comments from them such as "how much longer can I keep my house or apartment and still pay the utility bills." Mrs. West, representing the Molina and Los Encinos area, stated it seems odd that during the summer months the City cuts off water and during the winter the gas is cut off for non payment of bills. City Manager Townsend explained that the reason for this is that the water can be cut off at the meter and the gas must be disconnected, but that the water is always cut off first. Mr. John Scott stated he lives in Carver Addition, is on a fixed salary, and suggested if delinquent bills could be paid by adding the unpaid balance to the current bills in small amounts until they are caught up to avoid cutting off the service. City Manager Townsend explained that this could be done so long as the amount being paid has some chi of being paid within a specific eventually time, but this could not be allowed to continue beyond an amount that/could never be paid. Mr. Townsend explained that the problem lies with the State Railroad Commission; that the City is ..onutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 4 passing the rate which has been set by the State on to the customers and the Railroad Commission has authorized the rates being charged by Lo -Vaca Gathering Company. He pointed out that a resolution was passed on December 8 urging the Governor to urge the Railroad Commission to proceed as expeditiously as possible to reach a decision on the1°P jf)ending before it and particularly, the matters pertaining to the cost and allocation of the natural gas supply furnished by the Lo -Vaca Gathering Company. He stated complaints of rudeness on the part of City employees would certainly be investigated. .Mr. Townsend further explained that revenue sharing funds cannot ,. be used to offset cost of utilities, and that Community Development funds are for specific purposes of community improvements and are not available for social service type uses. He stated that some of these funds could possibly be used for such things as weather -proofing houses for protection against the cold. Mayor Luby promised that prompt action will be taken and a copy of the resolution passed last week would be sent to the Governor immediately. City Manager Townsend presented the request to close the 125' dead-end portion of Harrison Street. He explained that this is the remainder of Harrison Street which was dedicated in the original plat of Port Aransas Cliffs in the early 1900's and lies adjacent to Lot 64, Block 608, Port Aransas Cliffs located at 2862 Austin Street and dead -ends against Lots 1 and 2, Block 7, Resthaven Subdivision located at 2861 Lawnview Street. He stated the City is the adjacent property owner. Mr. Townsend located the property on the map and gave background history of the request and present conditions. He stated the request is being made by Mrs. Mildred Ross of 2862 Austin Street, not only asking that this portion of Harrison Street be closed and abandoned but that it be deeded to her lot. He explained that all owners with the exception of the owner of Lot 2, Block 7, Resthaven Subdivision (Mrs. Irene Roe of 2861 Lawnview Street), had joined in this petition to close the street. He explained that Mrs. Roe's reasons for not joining in this petition was that she felt the closing would directly affect the rental property which she owns at 2861 Lawnview. He pointed out that the driveway off Austin Street to Mrs. Ross's property, is in violation. He stated that if the street is closed, the closed portion would be divided between the owner of Lot 64 and the City owned property. He explained that the request had been routinely circulated to the affected City Departments and there are no objections, and the recommendation of the staff is that the street be closed subject to the retention of the utility easements. Mr. Russell Wagner, son of Mrs. Ross, spoke on behalf of his mother, and gave back- Vinutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 5 ground information leading up to the request. He explained that the driveway in question had been built by Mr. Morgan before his mother acquired the property in order to have access to the garage located on Lot 64; that his mother had maintained this driveway and built an apron as if it belonged to her. He explained that Mrs. Roe, the owner of the duplex in the rear, had never listed this property on the City tax rolls, that she has since made additions to it, and there are no building permits on record; that her tenants use the driveway and this has been the cause of the problems of noise, use of drugs, traffic congestion, and trash cans being placed in front of Mrs. Ross' house for long periods of time. He stated that Mrs. Roe does not want to provide access through her property from Lawnview, and had refused to evict the tenants following the drug raid. Mrs. Patricia Duaine, real estate agent for Mrs. Roe, spoke in her defense stating she was personally acquainted with her, has known her for 15 years, she is a church -going person, and the drug story had not been a proven fact, that the report that she did not render her taxes could be applied to most everyone in the City. She stated that so far as a driveway being provided from Lawnview, there is not enough space between the house and the property line for such a driveway. Mrs. Duaine further stated that Mrs. Roe is retired and dependent on this duplex for a living. Mrs. Irene Roe, 2861 Lawnview, owner of the duplex, explained at length her reasons for not joining in the petition. She explained that she felt the closing of this portion of the street would damage the rental property she owns at 2861 Lawnview on which she is dependent for a living; that she was as anxious to get rid of the drug -using tenants as was Mrs. Ross, and that she has specific rules for her tenants in that regard. She explained that the porch encroachment was put there to accommodate the tenants for safety reasons. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the map shows 15 feet of space between the edge of the property line and Mrs. Roe's property. Mr. J. W. Collins, owner of the duplex across the street on Austin Street, stated he was in favor of the closing of this 125' dead-end portion of Harrison Street because of the conges- tion caused by traffic and other nuisances claimed by Mrs. Ross. He commented that he wished he could have avoided his taxes for 30 years. Mrs. Ida Neary, 402 Breezeway, owner of the garage, stated she was in favor of the proposed closing of the subject street for reasons already stated. Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing be Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 6 closed. Motion by Branch, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the matter of the request to close a portion of Harrison Street be tabled until the staff can provide a more accurate drawing of the area. In compliance with a request of Mayor Luby that an audit be made of all City bond fund expenditures, the City's auditor, Mr. Arturo Vasquez and his associates appeared for the purpose of explaining the audit and answering the Mayor's questions relative to the audit. Mayor Luby stated he did not fully understand the audit as presented, further questioned unappropriated balances, and requested that the audit be audited. Director of Finance Harold Zick was directed to prepare and submit to Mr. Vasquez the figures and other material necessary so that he could make an estimate of his bill for the extra audit of the Director of Finance's report. Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and City Manager Townsend made requests and recommendations with related comments and explanations, as follows: a. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 1975 for the following budgeted items: (1) A portable iscilloscope for the Radio Shop. (2) Three flat storage racks and related floor caster assemblies for the Corpus Christi Museum. (3) One hundred stacking -ganging chairs for the conference room in the Police Department. b. That a contract be awarded to American La France Corporation c/o Claude Wright Associates, Houston on the basis of most advantageous bid for the purchase of a Fire Pumper Truck for $74,722.00. The apparent low bid of $68,649 submitted by Mack Trucks, Inc. of Houston did not meet specifications because a lighter weight stainless steel tank was offered and only a basic warranty 2 -year warranty was offered on the diesel engine whereas, a 5-year/was bid by La France. The price bid by Mack Trucks is subject to maximum escalation of 8% which would bring the price to $74,140.92. La France's price is firm. Bids were received from 3 firms. Price comparison reveals an increase of 32% from May, 1974. (Bid Tab # 2-75) c. That a contract be awarded to Adirondack Chair Company, Inc., New York, New York for 800 upholstered chairs on the basis of their low bid of $16,656.00 for the Coliseum. Bids were taken on 1472 metal folding chairs and 500 upholstered chairs. Bids on the metal folding chairs were 50% higher than the estimate. Since more upholstered chairs are needed, it is Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 7 recommended that more upholstered chairs be purchased and no metal chairs. 25 of these chairs will be stored near the City Council room. (Bid Tab #•3-75) d. That $78,000 be appropriated to supplement existing appropriations for architectural services of Bennett, Martin and Solka for design of the Health Department Building at Greenwood and Horne Roads. This appropriation is necessary because of the increased project budget made possible through an anticipated Hill-Burton grant of $1,000,000 through HEW. The estimated construction cost is now $1,800,000 vs. the previous estimate of $900,000. Architectural fees are based on a percentage of the construction cost. e. That the contract for the Satellite Health Clinic on Williams Drive be awarded to Rome Construction Company for $75,922 which includes the base bid plus Alternate No. 1 (land- scaping). A $79,000 appropriation is recommended for the contract and related expenses. The screening fence, which is Alternate No. 2, and appliances, Alternate No. 3, are not recommended as part of the contract. Should the area around the Satellite Clinic be developed for single -family residential use, the City should then construct a standard screening fence. f. That the contract for commerical concrete apron repairs at Corpus Christi Interna- tional Airport be awarded to W. E. Rackley Mud Jack System, Corpus Christi, Texas for $61,087.60 and that $65,000 be appropriated therefor including related expenses. The work includes the repair of spalled concrete as well as the raising of slabs to proper grade and the sealing of joints at the commercial apron. g. That the expiration date of drilling permit #784 issued to Jake L. Hamon be extended from January 18, 1975 to May 18, 1975 because of the current shortage of pipe and related material and the scarcity of drilling rigs. The Bay drilling Committee unanimously concurs in this recom- mendation. A year ago, a permit was issued to Mr. Hamon to drill a straight hole to a depth of approximately 10,500' near Ingleside Point on an island created by the dredging of the La Quinta Ship Channel. h. That $4,750.00 be appropriated for appraisal services by Mr. Harold Carr ($2,400), and Mr. Sidney H. Smith III ($2,350) in connection with 12 parcels to be acquired for Waldron Road Street Improvements from Purdue Road to Caribbean Drive. Since the State Highway Depart- ment will participate in this project, right-of-way must be acquired in accordance with applicable Federal laws which require the use of two independent professional real estate appraisers to establish values. ,Ainutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 8 i. That the tentative allocations of the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act of 1974, Title VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, as adopted by the Coastal Bend Manpower Consortium for the City of Corpus Christi totalling $397,717 be reduced by $50,000 to $347,717. The $50,000 would be designated for the City of Robstown recognizing its status as an area of substantial unemployment and added to the balance of Nueces County allocations of $64,649 for a total of $114,649. Nueces County would employ approximately $50,000 in Title VI employees from the City of Corpus Christi. The initial allocations includes the City of Robstown only as part of Nueces County. j. That values of $65,686 be approved for 12 parcels located in blocks 4 and 5, J. M. Webb Subdivision, all in project area 2, Naval Air Station Safety Zones - Land Acquisition Project. The 12 parcels include all of the property being acquired along Anchor between Hornet and to the r Naval Air Station. The 1973-74 revenue sharing budget includes $500,000 for land purchases adjacent to the Naval Air Station. It is also recommended that $12,000 of the $500,000 be allocated for relocation expenses and that relocation payments be authorized based on the City's previously approved relocation policy for non-federal projects. k. That 31 jobs funded through the Title VI Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act of 1974 be implemented immediately. The positions will be an initial program with a larger comprehensive program formulated prior to February 7, 1975. The positions are funded on a 12 -month basis by the Department of Labor for jobs in public service areas. Due to the high rate of unemployment, the Department of Labor has urged immediate implementation of the Emergency Jobs program with formal contracts to be negotiated at a later date. I. That the staff recommendation regarding the Oso be approved and the Legislature be requested to deed Tract "C" to the City with the following conditions: (1) No part of Tract "C" be leased without approval of the State School Land Board (2) Title would revert to the State if any part of Tract "C" is sold without legislative consent, and any lease or major maintenance on that portion adjacent to Ward Island have concurrence of the Texas A&I Board of Regents (3) Dredging only be allowed in those areas above mean high tide after obtaining the necessary permits (4) No area below mean high tide could be filled. That an advisory Committee be established to guide future development of the Oso. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 9 Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the City Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "I" be accepted, and the requests and recommendations be granted, approved and adopted as presented by City Manager Townsend. Mr. Jim Boggs, President of the American Institute of Architects, read and presented a statement from this organization reemphasizing the position it took on January 2 before a special hearing concerning the Cayo Del Oso at which time a proposal was suggested that the Oso not be developed into a commerical and residential development but developed into a natural park. He commended the Council for its position in concurring with these suggestions. Mr. Bill Barfield, 137 Tropical, appeared and suggested that as a solution to the high water rates, perhaps industries could be charged more, and in that way the rate for smaller users could be lowered, and perhaps the gas rates could be handled in the same manner. He stated he felt it had been a mistake when the City's gas contract had been taken from Houston Natural Gas Company, commenting that this company had given a 5 percent reduction for bills paid on time. Mr. Barfield stated that his main purpose for appearing today was to follow up on his former request that a petition be drawn up by the legal staff to be circulated for control of pollution practices in the City's industrial areas. He reemphasized that the residents on the north side of the City have reason for their complaints, property values are damaged, and there is potential danger of a major explosion in the too small refining area. Mr. Barfield also stated that he has good reason to believe that there are dumping violations at 2 or 3 in the morning. City Manager Townsend stated he did not recall having discussed the petitions, but pointed out that there would be some confusion regarding the petitions since the time and place of the violation would have to be tied down. City Attorney Riggs stated there obviously is some lack of communication between Mr. Barfield and the City Attorney's office. He stated if Mr. Barfield would furnish names and addresses of these people they would be contacted. Mr. Riggs stated the Council will now hold a closed meeting under Art. 6252-17 Section 2 (9) V.A.T.S. for discussions of the Padre -Staples Mall litigation matter at 5:27 p.m. The meeting was reconvened in Regular session and City Manager Townsend presented and made related comments of ordinances appearing on the agenda for the Council's consideration. Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 10 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SMOKING; PROHIBITING SMOKING IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A PENALTY. The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (b) BY CHANGING THE SALARY SCHEDULES OF EMPLOYEES UNDER THE NIEGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS AND THE POLICE AND FIRE SERIES, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 Gonialez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12425 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958; REPEALING SECTION 34-2, AND AMENDING SECTION 34-13 BY PROVIDING A NEW SECTION 34-2, ENTITLED "PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR THE CLOSING OR PARTIAL BLOCKING OF PUBLIC STREETS, THOR- OUGHFARES, SIDEWALKS AND ALLEYS; PROVIDING DEFINITION OF TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF MANUAL OF UNIFORM BARRICADING STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT ISSUED BY DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO CLOSE OR PARTIALLY BLOCK PUBLIC ROADWAYS IN CERTAIN CASES; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS ON APPLICATION TO SECURE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL OR APPROVAL OF PERMIT SUBJECT TO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT BY DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING; PROVID- ING STANDARDS FOR REVOCATION OF PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND FOR REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES SPECIFICALLY; PROVIDING PENALTY TO $200 FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12426 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION BOARD OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND STANDARDS, STATE OF TEXAS, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL BE THE ENFORCING AGENT FOR STATE MOBILE HOME STANDARDS WITHIN THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A". The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 12427 THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE BUILDING CODE, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 10379, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR MOBILE HOME CONNECTION AND TIE -DOWN PERMITS FROM $5 TO $10; MAKING VIOLA- TIONS A MISDEAMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE. The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby; present and voting "Nay". ORDINANCE NO. 12428 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 53 THROUGH 58, BLOCK 4, AND PARCELS 59 THROUGH 64, BLOCK 5, J. M. WEBB SUBDIVISION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAVAL AIR STATION SAFETY ZONES - LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12429 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH HAROLD CARR AND SIDNEY SMITH III FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR 12 PARCELS OF LAND TO BE ACQUIRED FOR THE WALDRON ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, NO. 220-72-7, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENTS, A COPY OF EACH AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED RESPECTIVELY EXHIBITS "A" AND "B"; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND $4,750 FOR THE APPRAISAL SERVICES AFORESAID; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12430 AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ROME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SATELLITE CLINIC ON WILLIAMS DRIVE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 207 PUBLIC BUILDING BOND FUND $79,000, OF WHICH $75,922 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $3,078 IS FOR RELATED AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 207-72-3.1; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12431 AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 207 PUBLIC BUILDING BOND FUND $78,000 TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY ORDINANCE NO. 11402, DATED MARCH 28, 1973, FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY Minutes Regular Council Meeting January 15, 1975 Page 12 BENNETT, MARTIN AND SOLKA, A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE HEALTH BUILDING, PROJECT NO, 2W-72-3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 12432 AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH W. E. RACKLEY MUD JACK SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMERCIAL CON- CRETE APRON REPAIRS AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING $65,000 OUT OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND OF WHICH $61,087.60 IS FOR THE CON- STRUCTION CONTRACT AND $3,912.40 IS FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED EXPENSES, ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 245-68-21; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO. 12433 THAT OFFICERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ARRANGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BY LAW, FOR THE PAYMENT TO PERSONS DECLARED ELIGIBLE BY SUCH LAW AS BEING PERSONS OF POVERTY LEVEL AND NEAR POVERTY LEVEL AND FIXED RETIREMENT INCOME TO RECEIVE THROUGH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OF SUCH GOVERNMENT UPON PROPER APPLICATIONS BY SUCH PERSONS WELFARE PAYMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING SUCH PERSONS IN THE PAYMENT OF HEATING AND LIGHTING UTILITY BILLS. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:05 p.m., January 15, 1975.