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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
ROSE SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
SEPTEMBER 28, 1976
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Council Members:
Eduardo E. de Ases
Bob Gulley
Edward Sample
Assistant City Manager Archie Walker
Assistant City Attorney Chas. DuBois
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Read called the roll and stated there was a quorum of the
Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted
meeting.
Assistant City Attorney DuBois questioned Mr. James Lontos, Director of
Engineering and Physical Development, as to his qualifications; a formal resume
of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written herein. Mr. Lontos
explained the project, consisting of improvements.to the following streets:
1. Tarlton Street, from Greenwood Drive to Cheyenne Street,
2. Cheyenne Street, from Tarlton Street to Morgan Avenue,
3. Elgin Street, from Soledad Street to Tarlton Street,
4. Nogales Street, from Elgin Street to Carver Street,
5. Guadalupe Street, from Elgin Street to Carver Street, and
6. Washington Street, from Tarlton Street to Dunbar Street,
including construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks and concrete driveways where
specified by the property owners. He responded to questioning by Mr. DuBois that
the contractor would be Asphalt Maintenance Company; that construction would start
in about three weeks and should be completed within six months. Mr. Lontos outlined
the assessment rates for the project per square foot, and stated that the total
contract price would be $288,794.60; the preliminary assessments totaled $113,998.37;
and the total City portion of the project is $174,796.23. He then reviewed the
terms of payment for the assessments.
Assistant City Attorney DuBois called as his next witness real estate dealer
and appraiser Mr. W. J. (Bill) Holly, Jr., and questioned Mr. Holly as to his
qualifications. A formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence
and is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, the
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same as if written herein. Mr. Holly replied to Mr. DuBois that he had examined
each and every parcel of land involved in the project; and that he had found two
irregular-shaped lots. He stated that, subject to his suggested revisions on those
two lots which the Staff concurs with, in his opinion each piece of property on
the assessment roll would be enhanced in value at least to the extent of the
assessment.
Assistant City Attorney DuBois stated that concluded the testimony from
the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton opened the floor for discussion or questions from the
audience.
Mr. Augustine Ramirez inquired about the plans for construction of sidewalks
On Tarlton Street. The Staff showed him the plans and answered his question,
A gentleman asked if their taxes would be increased after the street improve-
ments are made. Assistant City Manager Walker answered, "No, not unless you make
improvements to your home or the value of your property increases
` comparative sales in the area."
as a result of
A lady inquired what would happen to their fence during construction. Mr
Lontos responded that the fence would be put back.
Mr. Pablo Hernandez informed the Staff of a fence he would like eliminated
because it is located on a blind corner and obstructs the view of traffic.
A lady from the audience said she had three mesquite trees on her property
and doesn't want them pulled up for construction. Mr. Lontos explained that every
effort would be made to allow the trees to remain.
Upon Mayor Pro Tem Tipton's suggestion, Mr. Lontos introduced members of
the Staff who would be working in the neighborhood on the project, and also again
explained the terms Of repayment.
A gentleman asked if his assessment might turn out to be higher than the
price quoted to him so far. The Staff responded that it would not be higher unless
he himself decides he wants additional improvements made, such as a larger driveway
than presently called for.
There being no further questions and no further business to come before the
Council at this Special Meeting, on Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed
unanimously, the Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.