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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
(Rose Shaw School Cafeteria)
June 25, 1975
7:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Commissioners:
Eduardo de Ases
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
R. Marvin Townsend, City Manager
Michael May, City Attorney
Bill G. Read, City Secretary
Hal George, Assistant City Attorney
Engineering Staff: James K. Lontos, Director of
Engineering & Physical Development; Joe Pierce, Paving
Coordinator; Victor Medina, Engr. III; Wayne Cockroft,
Sr. Engr., Daniel Anbriz, Field Representative; and
Erasano Garza •
Mayor Luby called the meeting to orderin the Rose Shaw School Cafeteria
at 7:30 p.m. and stated the purpose of the Special Meeting was to hold a public
hearing on assessments for the Washington -Carver Area Unit 1 Street Improvements
and noted that a quorum of the Council and required Charter Officers were present
to conduct a valid meeting. He expressed appreciation for the number of interested
persons in attendance, intr6duced the Council_ individually, and asked City Manager
Townsend to explain the procedure to be followed.
Mr. Townsend explained that the project was included in the 1972 bond election
and is the result of petitions circulated and^signed by over half.of the'abutting
property owners requesting the improvements.
Acting City, Attorney Michael May conducted the hearing and stated the
purpose of the hearing is to comply with the State Statute regarding paving assess-
ments; 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 the hearing is
to form a basis on which the City, acting as a legislative body, would determine
and establish the assessments on the abutting properties.
Director of Engineering and Physical Development James K. Lontos testified
as to his identity, occupation, time ofiresidence in the City, formal education
and qualifications as an engineer and his familiarity with the subject project.
.He described the plans and specifications, explained the nature and extent of the
improvements, and pointed out on a map`the locations of the streets involved. Phase "A"
of the improvements, include:(1) Lawton Street, from Greenwood Drive to approxi-
mately 150 feet southwest of Washington Street; (2) Washington Street, from Lawton
Street to Soledad Street; (3) Carver Street, from Lawton to Tarlton; (4) Ada, from
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Elgin to Washington; (5) Dixie, from Elgin to Washington; (6) Kitchens, from Elgin
to Washington; (7) Rogers, from Elgin to Washington; (8) Soledad, from Greenwood
Drive to Carver; and (9) Elgin, from Lawton to Soledad. Phase "B" Unit I Improve-
ments include: (10) Carver, from Tarlton to Baldwin Boulevard; (11) Elgin, from
Tarlton to Dunbar and from Easley to Sonora; (12) Sabinas, from Tarlton to Sonora;
(13) Blake, from Dunbar to Sonora; and (14) a section of 4 foot wide sidewalk on the
north side of Baldwin Street abutting Lot 1, Block 4, Bonita Addition. Mr. Lontos
explained that the assessment roll includes 604 items and all are to be improved
with standard curb and gutters, sidewalks and driveways where needed or requested.
He stated the assessment rates have been calculated in accordance with the assess-
ment policy of the City and based on the lowest unit bid price of both bids submitted.
All properties, one and two family use, churches and schools have been assessed at
the maximum rate established by the City Council. He stated the low bid for Phase
"A" was submitted by Asphalt Paving and Construction Company for $503,833.41; the
low bid for Phase "B" was submitted by Asphalt Maintenance Company, Inc. for
$288,794.60; the preliminary assessments total $325,105.05 and the total City portion
is $467,522.96. The total contract price is $792,628.01.
Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity as a real estate appraiser
of various types of real estate and his familiarity with the subject project, and
statement
stated a written/of his qualifications as an appraiser was on file with the City
Secretary. He stated he was familiar with the project, and -had attempted to
examine each and every parcel of land involved as to the evaluation in relation to
the assessments and found some irregular shaped lots, some short lots, and some
which side upon the street to be improved. He stated that, in his opinion, each of
the abutting properties will be enhanced in value as a result of the improvements at
least to the amount of the assessments with the exception of 21 items which are
being recommended for adjustment, as follows:
ITEM 21. (S): Guadalupe-Meza. Sides to improved street.
331
92.60 L.F. C.G. S Pvmt. x .50 x $5.78 = $267.62
290.40 S.F. S/W X $.41 = 119.06
228.45 S.F. D/l9 x $1.76 (no change) = 402.07
Total $788.75
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ITEM 188 (S): Lino Wells, Jr. Fronts improved street.
293 (F)
46.59 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x $4.75 =
186.36 S.F. S/W x $.75 =
No Driveway
$221.30
139.77
0
Total $361.07
ITEM 243 (S): Daisy Young Bridges.
92.60 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x $2.38 =
10.00 L.F. C.G. 4 Pvmt. x $4.75 =
330.40 S.F. S/W x $.38 =
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change)
$220.39
47.50
125.55
217.27
Total $610.71
ITEM 244 (S): Walter Eabou, et al.
80.00 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x $3.00 = $240.00
6.60 L.F. C.G. 8 Pvmt. x $2.89 = 19.07
298.40 S.F. S/W x $.41 = 122.34
207.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) = 365.11
Total $746.52
ITEM 257 (S): Joe Smoots. Sides on improved street
354 (F)
92.60 L.F. C.G. 8 Pvmt. x $2.38 =
330.40 S.F. S/W x $.38 =
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) _
$220.39
125.55
217.27
Total $563.21
ITEM 286 (S): Fred Oldham. Sides,improved street
79 (F)
93.54 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x $2.89
334.16 S.F. S/W x $.41 =
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) _
Total
ITEM 296 (S): L. E. Jones
84 (F)
$270.33
137.00
217.27
$624.60
93.26 L.F. C.G. 4 Pvmt. x $2.89 = $269.52
373.04 S.F. S/W x $.41 = 152.95
No Driveway 0
Total $422.47
ITEM 368: Pentecostal Church of God in Christ
100 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x $4.75 $ 475.00
320 S.F. S/W x $.75 = 240.00
246.90 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) = 434.54
Total
$ 1,149.54
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ITEM 388 (S): Rebecca F. Ortiz
440't
10.00 L.F. C.G. 6 tzvmt. x .64 (depth fac.) x $5.78 = $.,36.99
100 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .64 (depth) x $5.78 = 369.92
360 L.F. S/8 x .64 (depth) x $.81 = 186.62
123.45 S.F. D/h x $1.76 (no change) = 217.27
Total $810.80
ITEM 397 (S) : Manual Cardenas
r
476.7.0. eLe�f!.
85 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .7755 (depth) x $5.78 = $381.00
328 S.F. S/W x .7755 (depth) x $.81 = 206.03
207.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) = 365.11
Total $952.14
ITEM 566: Domingo Sanchez
53.96 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .47 (shape 6 depth adj.) x $4.75 = $120.47
175.84 S.F. S/W x .47 (shape 6 depth) x $.75 = 61.98
123.45 S.F. D/W. x $1.76(No change) = 217.27
Total $399.72
ITEM 567: Antonio Sanchez
47.97 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .614 (Shape 6 Depth adj.) x $4.75 = $140.01
151.88 S.F. S/W x .614 (shape 6 depth) x $.75 = 69.94
118.74 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (No change) = 208.98
Total $418.93
ITEM 568: Jose Garcia
47.97 L.F. C.G 6 Pvmt. x .70 (Shape 6 depth adj.)
151.88 S.F. D/W x .70 (shape 6 depth) x $.75 =
118.74 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) =
x $4.75 = $159.50
79.74
208.98
Total $448.22
ITEM 569: John L. Evans
47.97 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .79 (shape 6 depth adj.) x $4.75
191.88 S.F. S/W x .79 (shape 6 depth) x $.75 =
No Driveway
Total'
ITEM 570: Sara Fernandez
= $180.00
113.69
0.00
113.10 L.F. C.G. 6 Pvmt. x .795 (shape 6 depth adj.) x $4.75 =
372.40 S.F. S/W x .795 (shape 6 depth) x $.75 =
246.90 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) =
Total
$293.69
$ 427.09
239.81
434.54
$1,101.44
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ITEM 572: Bonnie B. Dennis
50 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x .916 (shape adj.) x $4.75 =
160 S.F. S/W x .916 (Shape Adj.) x $.75 =
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) =
$ 217.55
118.71
217.27
Total $ 553.53
ITEM 573: James Scull
50 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x .916 (Shape adj.) x $4.75 =
160 S.F. S/W x .916 (shape adj.) x $.75 =
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) _
Total
ITEM 575: Joe Aleman
62.35 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x $4.75 =
249.40 S.F. S/W x $.75 =
No Driveway
$217.55
109.92
217.27
$553.54
$296.16
187.05
0
Tctal $483.21
ITEM 578: City of Corpus Christi
C.C. ist State Bank
138 L.F. C.G. & Pvmt. x $4.75 = $ 655.50
552 S.F. S/W x $.75 = 414.00
No Driveway 0
Total
ITEM 579: Manuel P. Liscano
$1,069.50
119.91 L.F. C.G. $ Pvmt. x .705 (shape $ depth adj.) x $4.75 = $ 401.54
439.64 S.F. S/W x .705 (shape $ depth) x $.75 = 232.46
123.45 S.F. D/W x $1.76 (no change) = 217.27
Total $ 851.27
ITEM 581: Simony Martinez, et al
9.00 L.F. C.G. & P. x .50 (adj. triangle, depth & side street)
x $2.38 =
147.23 L.F. C.G. & P. x .50 (triangle, depth & sidestreet) x
$2.38 =
512.92 S.F. S/W x .50 (tri., depth & sidestreet) x $.38 =
$ 10.71
175.20
98.78
0
284.69
Total
Mr. Carr stated that the staff concurs with the recommendations, and if
approved by the Council, will be incorporated into the approved assessment roll.
Abutting property owners in the audience appearing and requesting additional
information, generally regarding location of driveways and credit given, disposition
of trees located in easements, variation of assessments, and manner and time of
payments, were as follows:
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Mr. Wm. M. Young (Item 206-292) Lot 7-6, Block 10, Carver Addition No. 2;
Mr. Ben Vasquez (Item 198) Lot 16, Block 6, Carver Addition No. 2;
Mr. Rocellus Neal (Item 321) Lot 32, Block 2, Carver Addition;
Mr. Stephen W. Lott (Item #278) Lot 7, Block 12, Carver Addition;
Mrs. Scherretta Ellis (Item #412) Lot 6, Block "B", Dunbar Addition;
Mrs. Etta Shaw (Item #122-326) Lot 1, Block 2, Harlem ParkAddition;
Mrs. Adel Jones (Item #269) Lot 3, Block 9, Harlem Park Addition;
Mr. Jessie J. Pitts (Item #36-161) Lot 21, Block 5, Harlem Park;
Mr. Humberto Ortiz (Item #429) Lot 2, Block 1, La Reina Addition;
Mr. Armando Ortiz (Item #428) Lot 1, Block 1, La Reina Addition;
Mrs. Royal H. Ross (Item #108-310) Lot 16-15, Block 2, Harlem Park; and
Mr. Roger Tryon (Item #196) Lot 14, Block 6, Carver Addition No. 2
Mr. Lontos stated that the project will be started within 45 days after
the contract is awarded and will be completed within six to eight months. He
pointed out that none of the assessments will be due until the entire project is
completed; that the work will be as continuous as possible, and access will be
provided for residents at all times throughout the construction period.
No one else appeared to be heard in connection with the proposed street
improvements.
Motion by Sample, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed, the proposed assessments taken under advisement, andxthe meeting be adjourned
at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 1975.
I, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the fore-
going minutes, same being for the period of June 4, 1975 to June 25, 1975,
inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me
hereby approved.
JAS BY, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas