HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/16/1975PRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Commissioners:
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 16, 1975
2:00 P.M.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker
Acting City Attorney Michael May
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Jason Luby called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Lozano in the absence of the
invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed, that Commissioner
de Ases be excused for just cause.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the Minutes of the
Special Council Meeting held at Rose Shaw School on June 25, 1975, and of the
Regular Meeting of July 2, 1975, be approved as submitted to the Council.
Commissioner Sample asked that he be excused from the next two Council
Meetings, July 23 and July 30, since he will be attending National Guard Army
Training.
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker presented the scheduled public
hearing on the request of Nueces County and the Corpus Christi Independent School
District to close that portion of Carrizo Street between Leopard and Mestina, and
Mestina Street between Carrizo and North Tancahua. He pointed out the location
of the streets and stated the reason -for the request was to allow better control
of the new courthouse and school administration building parking, and also to
remove these streets from City maintenance responsibility. He explained that plans
are being made to install adequate drainage facilities, and controlled traffic off
I.A. 37 onto Leopard Street and to the parking area. He stated that the staff had
studied the plan sufficiently to recommend that the street be closed but that a
utility easement will need to be retained in Carrizo Street.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tipton and passed, that the recommendation
of the staff be concurred in and that portion of Carrizo Street between Leopard and
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Mestina, and Mestina Street between Carrizo and North Tancahua, be closed, subject
to the retention of a utility easement, and an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the closing.
Mr. Dean Flinn, 618 Carmel Parkway, stated his appearance was a follow-
up of the Council meeting of June 25, at which time he presented a proposal to
develop the downtown block bounded by Chaparral, Peoples, Mesquite and Starr
Streets, and this report was to stay within the timetable granted by the Council
at that time. He reported that the proponents of this plan had been in touch
with all property owners whose buildings were scheduled to be demolished, contracts
have been submitted and negotiations in terms of either contracts to lease or to
buy the buildings. He stated all of these contracts have not been returned. He
indicated more time was needed, and it was his understanding that the City had
been granted a 90 -day extension for the demolition process; that they are hopeful
that word will be received from the property owners within 30 days. He pointed
out that if they choose not to accept the offer, it would be obvious they would
prefer to have their buildings torn down.
Mr. Bill Sweetland, working with Mr. Flinn, explained the status of the
contracts which have been submitted to the owners. He stated they have a signed
contract for purchase of the McDonald Building; a lease with an option to buy the
Furman Building; that the Amusu, Lanes and G.I. Surplus Building owners have not
made a firm commitment as of now. He suggested that the City's negotiations with
these owners could spur them to make a decision. He stated they need the City's
cooperation; that they would like to have the City's endorsement of the proposal
and felt this would encourage the property owners to cooperate; that they would
welcome from the Council any kind of creative idea, and suggested that it would
help if the Neighborhood Improvement staff would refrain from contacting the
owners until such time as something could be worked out and the contracts signed.
Mr. Sweetland furnished the Council with a brochure containing an outline of the
feasibility plan. He stated they have some capital but at the present time are
approximately $68,000 short of funds needed. He requested another 30 to 60 days
extension to come up with something concrete, but could not promise anything
definite. He also requested that the Council rename an alley which runs through
the area "People's Alley," and was advised that this could be done if he made an
official request and followed usual procedures.
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Mrs. Mildred Kirk, local resident and artist, endorsed the proposal for
improvement of the downtown area, stating that the improvements are needed to
coincide with the convention center, and it appears the project only lack direction.
Assistant City Manager Walker explained that the City stands ready to
assist in any way possible, but it must be understood that the City cannot commit
the taxpayers money for expenditure on individual promotions. He stated the staff
would be willing to contact the building owners again to inform them of the grant
extension but would not push to get them to agree to demolition.
Mayor Luby called for the City Manager's Reports, and Assistant City
Manager Walker presented requests and recommendations with related explanations
and comments, as follows:
a. That a public hearing be held at a Special Council Meeting at
3:30 p.m. on August 13, 1975 on the following zoning applications:
(1) Little Theatre Corpus Christi: "A-2" to "B-1", on the south-
west side of South Alameda Street opposite the intersection
of University Drive.
(2) Mr. Hubert Huff: "R -1B" to "B-4", at the northeast corner of
McKinzie and UpRiver Roads.
(3) Mr. Stephen C. Roberts, Trustee: "AB" to "B-1", on the north-
east corner of Everhart Road and Curtis Clark Drive.
(4) Mr. R. L. Martin, Jr.: "B-1" to "B-4", on the northwest side
of Everhart Road 117' east of South Staples Street.
b. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 1975 for
a 45,000 lb. capacity winch for the Street Division for mounting on a previously
purchased truck tractor cab and chassis.
c. That bids be received at111:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 1975 for
700 gallons of 6% ageous film forming foam for the Fire Department and International
Airport. It is recommended that 6% foam be bought instead of 3% foam because 6%
has a minimum storage life of ten years while no documented evidence has been found
on the storage of 3% foam and also fire trucks at the Airport would need to be
modified in order to be able to use 3% foam.
d. That bids be received at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 1975 for the
sale and removal of buildings and improvements at 4714 and 4907 Gulfbreeze. The
first lot is between Gulden and Sandbar Streets with a one story, one bedroom
frame house. The second lot is between Woodrow and Bryan Streets with a one story,
two bedroom frame house. The lots were acquired as part of the Corpus Christi
Beach Park.
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e. That paper towels be purchased from Century Paper Company, Corpus
Christi, for $8,835.00 on the basis of the low bid of $5.89 per case for 1500
cases (3750 towels per case). (Bid Tab. #40-75)
f. That a five-year food concession at the Greenwood Softball Complex
be awarded to Margie Bennett, Corpus Christi on the basis of only bid of 27% of
gross sales. Five bid invitations were sent out and legal advertisements were
placed in the newspaper. Ari alternate bid of 14% for a 3 year contract is not
recommended. Mrs. Bennett plans to charge the same prices as charged at the T -
Head and as recommended by her supplier. (Bid Tab. #41-75)
g. That bid awards for heavy equipment for various City operations be
made to the following firms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications:
Plains Machinery Co.
Corpus Christi
1 - 125 HP motor grader on guaranteed
maintenance and repurchase agreement
1 - diesel powered self-propelled street
sweeper
32,068
26,024
Nueces Ford Tractor 2 - 2-1/2 cubic yard 4 -wheel drive
Corpus Christi tractor shovels $ 73,600
Girard Machinery & Supply 1 - self-propelled vibrating
Corpus Christi patching roller $ 4,057
Gulfside Equipment, Inc. 2 - 50 HP tractors with loader and
Corpus Christi backhoe - one with 18" trenching
bucket and one with 18" and 24"
buckets $ 22,698
2 - brush loaders $ 33,498
International Harvester 2 - 50 HP tractors with loader $ 14,682
Corpus Christi
Torgerson Company One 30 HP and one 60 HP trenching
San Antonio machine $ 20,000
Closner Equip. Co. 1 - 9 ton equipment trailer 4,320
San Antonio
$230,947
The apparent low bids of $3,550 by Hobbs Trailers of San Antonio and
$4,320 by B. D. Holt Company of Corpus Christi did not meet various specifications.
Bids were received from nine firms. Price comparison varies from an increase of
57% on the two 50 HP tractors with loader to a decrease of 14% an the two 211 cubic
yard 4 -wheel drive tractor shovels. (Bid Tab. #42-75)
h. That Gulf Coast Testing Laboratory, Inc. be authorized to provide
quality control testing services in the Washington -Carver Area Street Improvement
project for $16,800.00. Separate general contractors will be working in the
Washington -Carver Area (Phase A - Asphalt Paving Company $503,833.00 and Phase B -
Asphalt Maintenance Company, $288,794.00). The testing laboratory will provide
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testing services in accordance with City requirements for both Phase A and B
contracts. Construction should start in approximately three weeks. No additional
appropriation is necessary.
i. That the Wastewater Services Fund be reimbursed for $12,038.71 of
24" pipe and fittings used to replace a 21" sanitary sewer in Horne Road between
Ayers Street and Port Avenue. During construction of Horne Road between
Sarita and Naples, it was determined that this sewer line was in such poor condi-
tion that it had to be replaced prior to construction of street improvements.
j. That a modification to the Department of Labor amending the City's
Title II Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, program be authorized to
incorporate $293,542 in 1976 funds. This money, with carryover funds from 1975,
will extend the City's Title II Public Service Employment Program from July 1,
1975 through June 30, 1976. This modification provides a gradual reduction of
positions from approximately 137 to 55 positions over the next 5 months.
k. That the City of Corpus Christi as the administrative unit of the
Manpower Consortium submit a modification to the Department of Labor amending
the Title II Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program to incorporate
$399,568 in 1976 funds. This money, with carry-over funds from 1975, will extend
the City of Corpus Christi, City of Robstown, San Patricio County and Balance of
Nueces County Title II public service employment program from July 1, 1975 through
June 30, 1976. This modification provides for a gradual reduction of positions
from approximately 172 to 73 positions over the next five months. This action is
contingent upon the Manpower Executive Committee approval July 17, 1975.
1. That authority be granted for the City of Corpus Christi, as the
Administrative Unit of the Manpower Consortium, to execute a contract with the
Corpus Christi Independent School District - Coastal Bend Youth Services Program
under Title III of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. The
contract is in the amount of $1,030,623 for the purpose of operating a 1975
Summer Program to employ 2,400 economically disadvantaged youth.
m. That the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee's duties be
revised by adding advisory responnibliltlen for the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program. The Federal ACTTON Agency guidelines require that all, canter volunteer
programa have an advisuLy coounhLLee Lo eeeleL in planning dna 1.,i.uuto,.1.... ..r
senior citizens volunteer programs. The existing Advisory Committee is In a
poalr1on to carry out thin added responsibility and thus avoid duplication and
conflict which could result if another hoard is appointed.
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n. That a drilling permit be granted to Getty Oil Company to drill a
straight hole to an approximate depth of 13,000 feet from a location in the north-
west corner of State Tract 444, 21 miles south of Ingleside Point. The proposed
location is the cluster area of Corpus Christi Bay and is a normal location. No
exceptions to the Bay Drilling Ordinance are requested.
o. That a drilling permit be granted to McMoRan Exploration Company
for a directional well with the surface located in State Tract 84 and bottomed in
State Tract 97. This surface location is approximately 2 miles north of Flour
Bluff. The well will be drilled to an approximate true vertical depth of 11,500
feet. The surface location is outside the Naval Base Restricted Area and is
slightly irregular to the cluster requirement of the Bay Drilling Ordinance. The
Bay Drilling Committee unanimously recommends that the permit be granted because
the triangular configuration of State Tract 84 precludes the normal 500 foot
square cluster area in the southwest corner of said State Tract 84.
p. That a drilling permit be granted to Jake L. Hamon to drill a
directional well from a surface location 40' away from the surface location of
his State Tract 5, National Steel well, which is currently being completed as a
producing well. This location is on the land area of that island created by the
dredging of La Quinta Channel. The original well on this island was considered
as irregular and was approved with the understanding that this would serve as the
cluster area for wells to be drilled from the island. The well will be drilled in
a northeasterly direction to approximately 10,000' and bottomed under State Tract
5.
q. That a public hearing be held at 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 1975 on
revoking the franchise granted by Ordinance No. 11838 to Impact Advertising Company
Shreveport, Louisiana, for placing 100 trash cans containing advertising within the
public right of way, be cancelled. Many of the trash cans have come loose from
their anchoring. The company has not responded to requests for maintenance work
required by the franchise. Also, the company's public liability insurance has
lapsed. The loose cans will be anchored and left in place through February 1976 at
which time further recommendation will be made on the number and continued use of
the trash receptacles.
r. That the architectural firm of Christian, Bright and Pennington be
hired to prepare plans for landscaping and beautification of east entrance and
grounds adjacent to the Corpus Christi Museum. The Friends of the Museum have
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received a donation which will pay for the architectural fees and resulting
landscaping.
In connection with recommendation "g" that an award be made to Plains
Machinery Company for one 125 -HP motor grader on guaranteed maintenance and
repurchase agreement, Mr. Bill Gudall of B. D. Holt Company protested the award
on the basis that his company's bid was lowest when various repurchase and maximum
repair costs were figured in.
Mr. Mike Kellum of Plains Machinery Company maintained that the grader
his firm offered was larger and more powerful than the other machine, and that the
figures presented by Mr. Gudall showing the B.D. Holt bid as the lowest, were very
hypothetical.
Following a lengthy discussion between the two bidding companies, the
staff and the Council, Mr. Walker stated the bids were very close and subject to
interpretation on benefits but that he would stand by the recommendation of the
City's Purchasing Agent. Mr. Walker later amended the recommendation in favor of
the Holt Company after there was a clear indication from the Council that they
supported the Holt bid.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that Item "g" of the
City Manager's Reports be amended to reflect that the 125 HP motor grader on
guaranteed maintenance and repurchase agreement, be awarded to B. D. Holt Company
for $47,621.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports be accepted, and Items "a" through "r" be granted, approved and adopted,
as presented and recommended by Assistant City Manager Walker, Item "g" amended.
Assistant City Manager Walker reviewed the ordinances appearing on the
agenda and presented for the Council's consideration.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 5 -YEAR
CONCESSION LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MARGIE BENNETT FOR OPERATION OF A CONCESSION AT
THE GREENWOOD SOFTBALL COMPLEX, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE AGREE-
MENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A".
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and
Sample, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FIDELITY & CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
COVERING THE INSURANCE CONCESSION RIGHTS AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A", IS MADE A PART HEREOF.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano, and
Sample, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS
AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AMENDING SECTION 21-156, "STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS", BY ADDING THERETO AN ITEM
WHICH WILL..HAVE THE EFFECT OF PROHIBITING STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING DURING
CERTAIN HOURS ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF HORNE ROAD, BETWEEN THE NORTH FRONTAGE
ROAD OF THE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY (S.H. 286) AND VITEMB STREET; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and
Sample, present and voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12698
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 21-68, INCREASE OF STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN ZONES, SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MILES PER HOUR, AT ALL TIMES, ON THE MIDTOWN
TRAFFIC EXCHANGE FROM ITS CONNECTION AT CHAPARRAL AND MESQUITE STREET, TO ITS
CONNECTION AT LAREDO AND AGNES STREETS, AND ON LAREDO AND AGNES STREETS FROM THE
MIDTOWN TRAFFIC EXCHANGE TO STAPLES STREET; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present
and voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12699
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION
OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BANK & TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE,
AND JAMES D. SPARKS AND CARRIE SPARKS, COVERING THE AIRLINE CATERING KITCHEN
FACILITIES AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID EXTENSION AGREE-
MENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present
and voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 12700
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 11727, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SENIOR COMMUNITY
SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS HAVING THE ADDITIONAL FUNCTION OF BEING ADVISORY
TO THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM BY ASSISTING IN THE PLANNING AND FORMULA-
TION OF SENIOR CITIZENS VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12701
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET; APPROPRIATING $12,038.71 OUT OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF 24" V.C. SANITARY SEWER PIPE AND FITTINGS IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HORNE ROAD UNIT II STREET IMPROVMENTS, PROJECT NO. 220-70-111; AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE NO. 109 WASTEWATER SERVICES FUND, ACTIVITY 5371, CODE 603
FOR SAID PIPE AND FITTINGS PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, G11,1, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12702
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, AND
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - COASTAL BEND YOUTH SERVICES
PROGRAM UNDER TITLE III OF THE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT OF 1973,
AS AMENDED, FOR THE PURPOSES OF OPERATING A 1975 SUMMER PROGRAM FROM JUNE 1, 1975
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE CONSORTIUM
AREA, AS MORE FULLY OUTLINED AND SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION
AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFORESAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12703
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT OF THE COASTAL BEND MANPOWER CONSORTIUM, A
CETA, TITLE II, APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR $559,058 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING A PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, ALL AS MORE FULLY OUT-
LINED AND SET FORTH IN THE GRANT APPLICATION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINIS-
TRATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12704
ADOPTING THE 1990 TRANSPORTATION PLAN SUMMARY AS REVISED AND UPDATED FROM THE
1963-64 CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION STUDY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
Following a brief recess, Mayor Luby reconvened the meeting and announced
the Council would receive presentations of budget requests from various City Boards
and Commissions. The following appeared:
Mr. Robert Wolter, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Retama Library Board,
requested an additional $25,081 to pay for a business reference librarian and a
branch library coordinator. Mr. Wolter described library expansion programs to
support the request, naming new services now being furnished such as neighborhood
information center, bilingual staff, free movies during summer, program for teach-
ing reading and writing, consumer information, mailout services for the blind and
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elderly, and telephone services.
Mrs. Ruth O'Brien, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Museum Advisory Board,
requested a total of $160,000 spread over the next two years, $80,000 each year.
She pointed out the educational, recreational, and tourist value of the Museum,
and commented that it had been seven years since money was received from a donor
to build a second building which is still not open to the public. She stated the
request is for building materials and exhibits for that second building. She
pointed out that the Museum is a part of the Bayfront Science Park, and it is the
opinion of the board she represents that it will be a great cultural asset to the
park and to the community.
Mr. George Peters, Chairman of Nueces County Mental Health and Mental
Retardation Community Center, requested a total of $110,000 for fiscal year 1975-76
beginning in September, $60,000 of which is for operating expenses and $50,000 for
debt retirement and emergency fund. He stated the $50,000 will be repaid. He
requested that this be spread over a two year period, which will allow them to
build their own emergency fund. He explained the large lag between the time the
services are performed and when paid and they have never had any type of fund from
which to draw. Mr. Peters described the services planned during this fiscal year
within their budget. He also reported improved financial conditions at the center
and expressed appreciation for the help of the Council during the difficult times
of the past few months.
Mr. Ed Ostergard, 1925 Merriman, chairman of Precinct 17, thanked the
Council for providing additional police protection, traffic control, and lighting
in his area. He also complimented this Council for the harmony exhibited in recent
Council meetings.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by
Lozano, seconded by Sample and passed, that the meeting be adjourned at 4:40 p.m.,
July 16, 1975.