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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/28/1976 - SpecialMINUTES 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 Minutes Special Council Meeting September 28, 1976 Page 2 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.