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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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
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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.