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MINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
JULY 29, 1981
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins
Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Marvin Townsend
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of
City Hall.
The invocation was given by the Reverend David Saenz of First Wesleyan
Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States was led by Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally
constituted meeting.
Mayor Jones announced the issuance of the following proclamations:
"TEXAS JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS DAYS" - July 27 - 29, 1981; "DOROTHY
MARLER DAY" -July 28, 1981; and "NATIONAL CLOWN WEEK" - August 1
through 7, 1981.
Motion by Dumphy that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of May
6, 1981, July 1, 1981, July 8, 1981, and July 15, 1981 and the Special Council
Meeting of July 15, 1981 be approved as presented; seconded by Zarsky; and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for appointments to Boards and Committees and
reviewed the appointees discussed during the morning Workshop Meeting.
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Motion by Turner that the following appointments be confirmed, seconded
by Zarsky, and passed unanimously:
SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION TERM TO EXPIRE:
Henry Annen
Gertrude Garcia
7/10/84
.7/10/84
MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD:
Susan Atkins 7/01/83
SISTER CITY COMMITTEE:
Irma Alfaro 5/83
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Isaais Salinas 7/31/84
David T. Conoly 7/31/84
Ray Alvarez, Jr. 7/31/84
Mayor Jones administered the oaths to newly appointed members of Boards
and Committees.
Mayor Jones then introduced Mr. Harry Plomarity who is Chairman of the
Sister City Committee.
Mr. Plomarity addressed the Council and introduced the exchange students
from our Sister Cities of Yokosuka, Japan and Tampico, Mexico, who are
visiting the City of Corpus Christi under the auspices of the Sister City
Committee's Exchange Program.
One of the students from Tampico, Mexico expressed appreciation for the
hospitality extended to them as did one of the students from Yokosuka, Japan.
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Mayor Jones announced the public hearing on the proposed 1981-82
Budget.
Mr. Tom Hunt, Sr., Representative of the Corpus Christi Taxpayers
Association, referred to the tax collection function of the City and inquired if
the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District is combined with the tax collection
activity if a savings could be effected.
Mayor Jones informed Mr. Hunt that the Council has not discussed this
yet.
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City Manager Townsend stated that if this seems to be advisable, the
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District might decide that this would effect a
savings, but this will not occur until they complete the tax appraisals.
Mayor Jones assured Mr. Hunt that the Council will certainly examine this
possibility.
Mr. John Adams stated that he had checked the Texas Taxpayers Rights
Responsibility which indicates that the Council may grant, besides the $10,000
exemption, to homeowners over 65 years of age and the disabled an additional
exemption of $3,000. He urged that the Council grant a larger homestead
exemption. Mr. Adams explained that he had written to Mayor Jones to inform
him of this and that the Mayor had replied that this would be considered during
the budget discussion.
Mayor Jones asked for a further explanation.
Mr. Adams stated that he is handicapped and would like to have a further
exemption.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that people over 65 years of age have
an exemption of $18,000.
City Manager Townsend explained that the previous Council had granted
an exemption for people over 65 years of age of $18,000 and $10,000 for the
disabled and the ordinance defines the term "disabled". He stated that there is
also a Constitutional provision for $3,000 for disabled veterans and those are
the only three kinds of provisions for exemptions. He explained to the Council
that the loss of revenue for these exemptions is approximately $54,000.
Mayor Jones requested that additional information be provided the Council
within the next thirty days.
Mrs. Pauline Clarke, representing the League of Women Voters, presented
a copy of her statement to the Council expressing the League's support of the
Aid Ambulance Service and urged the Council to consider the population growth
and plan for the expansion of the ambulance service after considering the
growth of the City and the geographic location of the new subdivisions. She
expressed the League's willingness to work with the Council on this matter.
Mrs. Joe R. De Leon, member of the Board of the Corpus Christi Public
Library, expressed appreciation for the budget designated for the library
program.
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Mr. Clifford Cosgrove stated that he would like to address several of the
items on the City Manager's Reports pertaining to the rate increases for gas,
water, sewer, etc. He expressed his opposition to the proposed rate increases,
particularly in view of the increased valuations for property. Mr. Cosgrove
referred in particular to the water rate increases and the associated wastewater
charges expressing the opinion that some allowances should be made for people
who water their lawns which would not affect the wastewater use.
Mr. Clifton Moss, President of Friends of the Library, stated that the
budget for the library being considered by the Council is considerably less
than that originally submitted but expressed the opinion that the Council should
adopt the budget as recommended by the Staff.
Mrs. Patty Moeller, member of the Library Advisory Board, stated that
they had reviewed the budget and although it is limited for the library, they
feel that it is acceptable even though the Bookmobile will have to be eliminated
in February. She stated that they are delighted that the greater Northwest
Library will serve an area previously served by the bookmobile.
Mr. J. E. O'Brien, representing the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association,
inquired as to whether the discount for early payment of taxes will be allowed
this year. He stated that their organization has suggested tax cuts in the
amount of $370,000 and he wanted to know if any of these suggestions have any
merit or if the Staff had eliminated them from consideration. Mr. O'Brien
pointed out that the Water Department realized a profit of 4.2 million dollars
last year, yet the Staff is proposing a water rate increase. He pointed out
that Proposition 14 has not made any significant impact at all on this budget.
He objected to the $3 million balance that is being carried forward and stated
that the tax rate should be reduced accordingly. He urged that the budget be
reduced further or the citizens would have to do it for the Council.
City Manager Townsend responded to Mr. O'Brien's remarks about the 4.2
million dollar profit in the water fund. He stated that it is correct that the
Water Department had a net income in this amount last year, but that is before
debt service, construction, payments to the District, and payments to the
Nueces River Authority. He explained that that is not a cash position at all
because none of these payments have been taken from the 4.2 million dollar
income.
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Mr. Larry Woodman, Chairman of the Convention and Tourist Bureau, •
stated that they need the funds requested in order to project the City to bring
in tourist and conventioneers. He urged that the Council leave in abeyance
three-fourths of the hotel -motel tax for this purpose until their budget has
been prepared. He urged that their budget not be decreased.
Council Member Gulley noted that there is an increase in the estimate of
income from this source.
Mr. Larry Tucker. explained that the Industrial Commission is attempting
to attract retail business whereas the Convention and Tourist Bureau is trying
to get the convention kind of business.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the two are similar and could be
coordinated.
Mr. Raymond Gregor, Chairman of the Board of the Flour Bluff Volunteer
Fire Department, stated that they prepared their budget; they met with City
Manager Townsend who helped them with it; last year it remained the same at
$44,000; they had asked for an increase since they just recently installed a new
fire truck and they have had some problems with their funding.
City Manager Townsend explained that this is an increase over their
current request and it is an increase of $22,000 from the support provided
during prior years. Mr. Gregor explained that they have four full-time
employees but some are working at under minimum wage.
Mayor Jones inquired about other sources of revenue for that Fire
Department and Mr. Gregor explained that the only other source of income is
the amount raised by volunteer work.
City Manager Townsend noted that their district includes Padre Island
which is within Nueces County. He noted that this is a separate governmental
jurisdiction; they have the right to levy a 34 tax on the County's valuations
but last week, the City and this group agreed that they would not levy that
tax. He explained that the reason they did not recommend the levy was
because the citizens of Flour Bluff would have to pay double taxation even
though Annaville has levied that double tax. He stated that the Staff
recommends their request for the supplemental request which is for a total of
$11,396.
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Council Member Gulley pointed out that this would be a 50% increase.
Mayor Jones inquired about the possibility of their levying the 34 tax for
the area outside the City limits and City Manager Townsend replied that this
would not be possible.
Mr. Gregor stated that the County Judge appoints the members and
Chairman of the Board of the volunteer Fire Department and explained the
functions this Fire Department provides and how they benefit the entire City of
Corpus Christi. He pointed out that the volunteers are not paid any salary.
Mr. Bill Ault expressed support of the funding for the Flour Bluff Fire
Department and expressed appreciation to those volunteers who serve with the
Fire Department.
No one else spoke in regard to the budget.
Motion by Gulley that this hearing be closed, seconded by Zarsky, and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones asked for a review of the budget.
City Manager Townsend explained that there is a need to adopt the budget
by, the end of the fiscal year or the old budget remains in effect and the
Council remains in session until it is adopted. He stated that there is no
crisis, but if the budget is not adopted soon, accounting and reporting
problems will be created. He referred to the budget as prepared by the Staff
and stated that the General Fund represents an increase of 43 employees. He
then explained various aspects of the budget. He also stated that he
recommends against the discount for early payment of taxes because of_ the
large cost of accounting.
Council Member Gulley interjected that there is a mandate by law that the
discounts must be granted.
City Manager Townsend stated that there never was a mandate but the last
Charter amendment eliminated any question that it was mandatory.
Mayor Jones inquired about the plan to increase the police force and City
Manager Townsend explained that last year an attempt was made to purchase
new vehicles so that single police officers could be assigned to the new
vehicles. He noted, however, that this budget -includes 16 additional police
officers.
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Mayor Jones stated that he had supported the 64¢ tax rate for some time
but he would support a 654 tax rate if it would allow the City to have
additional police officers.
Council Member Zarsky agreed but noted that there might be other areas
that should be considered for an increase in personnel.
Council Member Zarsky expressed the opinion that the City should have
more Electrical Inspectors to inspect existing buildings rather than just new
buildings because there is a safety hazard in the City because of the lack of
electrical inspectors. He suggested that the City employ at least 2 additional
electrical inspectors. City Manager Townsend agreed that the level of
inspection could be increased and that the City does need more inspectors.
Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that whatever tax level the Council
selects, they must be prepared to eliminate services to reach that level.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner stated that the kind of City the Council wants
should be a major concern and they must decide whether or not they are willing
to pay for it. She expressed concern, however, about the 20% increase in the
budget and stated that she felt that each activity should be examined.
Mayor Jones referred to the report of the Texas Research League and
reminded the Council that they had stated that this City's budget was a very
minimum budget.
Council Member Gulley pointed out that the budget increase is actually 21%
and although the City Manager can explain that increase because of the cost of
gas, he pointed out that the City has always had an increase in the Gas Fund
and he was of the opinion that the 21% increase is excessive. Mr. Gulley stated
that the proposed budget includes 54 new people, which is a new record and he
was of the opinion that the City was involved in nonessential services. Mr.
Gulley also reminded the Council that the industrial districts were formed with
the intention of relieving the homeowners of some of the tax burden. He
reiterated that the budget is much too large, particularly since the Council is
increasing "user" fees. He also pointed out that there is quite a large amount
of excess funds at the end of each year and he predicted that it would be the
same way at the end of this fiscal year.
Council Member Dumphy noted that if the budget is reduced from the 64't
tax rate to a 624 tax rate, the line items that need to be reduced total
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$216,000. He pointed out, however, that the City always earns a little more
money than anticipated and the spending is always less.
City Manager Townsend noted that not as much income will be generated in
the forthcoming year because- it will be dependent upon anticipated salary
balances.
Council Member Hawkins inquired as to how much the individual
homeowners will realize from the reduced tax rate and City Manager Townsend
replied that it will be about $5.
Mr. Hawkins continued and pointed out that the utility increases will
av{rage about $74.85, and if the budget is reduced from 684 to 62$, that is
very little actual savings to the homeowner.
Mayor Jones agreed with the statement previously made that the City
sometimes underestimates the income they will receive and also a little less than
anticipated is often spent.
City Manager Townsend stated that he did not think that there would be a
large carry over during the next budget year, and Mayor Jones said that he
could not visualize this Council using all of that surplus because it would be
needed in case of a hurricane or other disaster.
Council Member Dumphy stated that he read with interest the rating
information from Standard & Poors which gave the City a Aa rating because of
the operation of this City, and if the City did not have such a good reputation,
they would have been unable to sell bonds. He commented, however, that the
City has done very well in the carry-over from budget year to the next and it
was his opinion that Corpus Christi will be in even better fiscal condition in the
next few years. He expressed the opinion that the tax estimate is understated,
including sales tax and the in lieu of taxes from industrial districts. He
suggested that the Council examine the budget and the income in about three
months and determine how the City is doing and if anything should be changed.
He pointed out that surpluses existed in 1977 in the amount of 1.138 million
dollars; in 1978 a 1.966 million dollar balance, in 1979 a 2.140 million dollar
balance, in 1980 a 2.8 million dollar balance and in 1981 a 3 million dollar
balance, and he was of the opinion that this should be considered when the tax
rate is set.
Mayor Jones stated that he assumed that some of the Council Members
preferred to set the tax rate at 624.
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City Manager Townsend pointed out to the Council that the tax rate for
the year cannot be changed after it is set, but expenditures could be reduced.
Council Member Dumphy stated that if he made a motion to set the 62$ tax
rate, the would suggest that this be examined later in the year because even
though it is the City Manager's job to operate within that tax rate, it is the
Council's duty to examine the budget quarterly to ascertain if it would be
possible to decrease fees or if they needed to be increased.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed with Council Member Dumphy that the
Council has an obligation to examine the budget quarterly.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that the Council is provided with a
monthly report on each and every fund in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed that the Council could set the 621 tax rate
and adopt the budget with the idea that the income estimates could be revised.
Council Member Gulley agreed with Council Member Dumphy but stated that
he sees no problem with adopting this budget without the deletions mentioned
with the understanding that the City Manager could reestimate the income.
City Manager Townsend responded by stating that if the Council adopts
the 621 budget which would be the total submitted less approximately $700,000,
those figures could be prepared in one week. He pointed out, however, that
Mr. Gulley is suggesting something else altogether. He stated that it is not
clear to him whether the Council is suggesting the total appropriations less
$700,000 or whether they are suggesting trying to keep the total appropriations
the same and hoping the $700,000 will be realized from some source.
Dr. Kennedy commented that the budget increase this year is about 21%;
the Council Is attempting to help the impact on the homeowner; and he would
like to go on record as making a motion that the 62$ budget for the year
1981-82 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner.
Council Member Dumphy questioned if they were adopting the budget as
presented, and Dr. Kennedy stated that was the intent of his motion with Mr.
Townsend reevaluating a more current revenue status following which the
Council can give directions as to how the remaining cuts are to be made.
Mayor Jones summarized the motion by stating that the Council has made a
motion to adopt the 621 budget with the City Manager to return with a
recommendation as to where the $716,000 decreases in the budget are to be
applied.
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Council Member Dumphy stated that it was a combination of the newest
estimates on revenue following which the Council would make additional
reduction in expenditures.
Further discussion followed.
City Manager Townsend stated that if the Council adopted the 621 tax
rate, then the net result would be a reduction of $708,000 which would reduce
the total appropriations to $126,198,676. He suggested that if that was the
Council's desire, they proceed to adopt such a budget and levy such a tax rate
and the Staff will bring a series of alternative budget amendments to arrive at
that figure.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that she thought it was the consensus
of the Council that they do not want to reduce the number of employees in the
Police Department.
Mayor Jones noted that there is a motion and a second that he would like
to restate. He pointed out that the motion is that the tax rate to be levied is
621; the motion was made by Dr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Turner; that the
budget presented to the Council at the 641 level be adopted; and that the City
Manager present to the Council in not more than 2 weeks those items which
have to be deleted or with a series of alternatives in order to reach the 621 tax
level.
City Manager Townsend asked the Mayor if he could restate it and
suggested that the motion that he assumes someone would like to make would be
to adopt the budget of $126,148,676 and levy a tax rate of 62%.
Council Member Gulley made a motion to that effect.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner.
Mayor Jones inquired if there were any questions about the motion and
noted that the Counci is in effect approving the budget but there will be
actions for the Council to take to reduce the 641 budget by $700,000 and a
series of alternatives will be presented.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the budget.
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Mr. Jimmy Goldston, Chairman of the Board of the Japanese Art Museum,
informed the Council that that organization has requested $615 more than the
$7,000 allocated by the City. He explained that they have had to replace two
air conditioning units and they would, therefore, like to request an additional
$3,000.
Mayor Jones called for the City Manager's Reports.
City Manager Townsend presented the following items with associated
comments and explanations and recommended that:
1. Bids be received August 11, 1981, for a replacement 18 horsepower
track mounted trencher with 4' x 10' steel trailer for the Gas
Division. The trencher being replaced is a 1975 model.
2. Bids be received August 11, 1981 for installation of 9,000' feet of
fence on 25 -foot creosoted poles at the Westside Sanitary Landfill.
3. Bids be received August, 11, 1981, for 3 replacement ice
machine-cubers and a double door storage bin for the Gas Division.
The present unit was purchased in 1973.
4. Bids be received August 12, 1981 for a 320 -foot 16" road bore on
South Padre Island Drive at Prescott Street extended to allow
extension of a gas trunk main in the future. The boring must be
made at this time because of construction work on the Padre Island
Drive expressway at this location. Eventually the gas line to be
extended will serve the area between Greenwood and Kostoryz beyond
Ayers.
5. A twelve months supply of approximately 70 sets of bunker clothes
and 100 helmets for the Fire Department be awarded on the basis of
low bid to the following:
Halprin Supply, Houston:
Lot I - Nomex Bunker Gear $11,347.00
Fire Protection Service, Dallas:
Lot II - Helmets & Accessories 4,301.30
Total - $15,648.30
Bids were received from six firms. Price comparison shows a 14%
increase on Lot I and 12% increase on Lot II, since the last purchase
in October, 1979 and January, 1980, respectively.
6. Twelve months supply of approximately 1,176 flashlights, 48 lanterns,
30,758 batteries and 2,200 bulbs, for all divisions be awarded based
on low bid to:
Norvell Wilder, Corpus Christi:
$12,476.40
2% Cash Disc. 249.53
Net - - $12,226.87
Five bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 21%
since August, 1979.
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7. An additional sludge pump, diesel engine and trailer be purchased
from Treco, Inc., Corpus Christi, for the Westside Wastewater
Treatment Plant on the basis of low bid meeting specifications of
$16,644.32. The apparent low bids of $14,349.26 by Alamo Iron
Works and $8,478 by Air and Pump Company, both of Corpus Christi,
are not recommended because they do not meet various specifications
including pump capacity, horsepower requirements and the engine
being diesel powered. Bids were received from six firms. The
equipment will be used in subsurface injection of sludge. There is
only one such pump now which is used at the Oso, Westside and
Allison Plants. The additional pump will reduce transportation costs
between the three plants and increase dependability.
8. Two additional high pressure sewer and manhole cleaners with cabs
and chassis be purchased from Environmental Sales & Service,
Houston, based on low bid meeting specifications of $215,100. The
apparent low bid of $182,800 submitted by Nalor Supply, Pasadena, is
not recommended because it does not have an automatic transmission
and special tools as specified. Also this machine has no performance
history other than factory test claims. This machine is currently in
production with no machines delivered to purchasers or in service.
Bids were received from 3 firms.
9. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 to close 5 feet of
right-of-way on both sides of Timbergrove Lane from Violet Road to
near White Oak Lane. The present right-of-way is 60 foot. The
street is under construction under the voluntary paving program and
is being built to residential standards which makes it possible to close
portions of Timbergrove Lane and in effect increase the depth of lots
along the street.
10. Plans and specifications for Roof Repairs at the Airport be approved
and bids be received August 26, 1981. The work includes
replacement of the damaged coping around the electrical transformer,
replacement of some roof vents and repair of expansion joints. All
roofs are to be resaturated with a roof preservative and graveled. A
portion of the work is Hurricane related with $15,418 available from
the roof insurance settlement. Remaining roof areas are beginning to
show deterioration and need resurfacing.
11. A contract be awarded to Monarch Erectors, Inc. for $69,912.60
for 100 small and 84 large gear boxes for the Marina. Alternate bids
for wood and fiberglass boxes were advertised but the Monarch firm,
the only bidder on this Hurricane Allen repair project, proposed to
furnish wooden boxes. FEMA has allowed $69,552.00 on the Damage
Survey Report for the gear boxes, 25% of which would be the local
share. An appropriation of $73,000.00 is recommended for the con-
tract award and related expenses.
12. An agreement be approved with the Texas State Library to provide
Interlibrary Loan service for the 26 county South Texas Library
System for $77,650 for 1981-82. Interlibrary Loan Service is provided
by the Major Resource Center as a condition of membership in the
state system. The grant includes 3 employees and contemplates
handling 14,000 1.ransactions with an average response time of 24
hours.
13. A contract be approved with South Texas Educational Broadcasting
Council for $15,000 for public radio station programming for 18 hours
per day for at least 6 months. If for any reason the public radio
station does not go on the air and carry out its initial broadcast
period, the Broadcasting Council will return the $15,000.
14. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 on the contractual
annexation of Crossgate Subdivision. The subdivision consists of
67.99 acres and is located south of Saratoga Boulevard between South
Staples and the Club Estates Subdivision.
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15. The General Fund be reimbursed $187,792.74 for engineering on
various Bond Fund and Community Development Block Grant projects
for May through July, 1981, and $170,309.70 be appropriated to
supplement $17,483.04 in existing appropriations. Reimbursements
include Streets ($117,722.71), Airport ($7,893.38), Parks
($31,273.20), Storm Sewers ($9,371.74) and the 6th Year Community
Development Block Grant ($21,531.71). Major projects include Lamar
School, Cabaniss Acres, Washington -Coles Unit II -A, Lexington
Estates, Timbergrove Lane and Cain Drive street improvements.
16. General Motors offer of settlement of the presently pending lawsuit in
federal court be accepted. The City sued General Motors for breach
of warranty concerning the rusted condition of 15 buses purchased
from General Motors in 1976. Under the proposed settlement, General
Motors will pay $27,900 which represents 60% of the estimated cost of
repairing the excessive rust.
17. A public hearing be held on August 5, 1981, on the recommendation
of the Airport Advisory Board that the Airport Limousine Service's
rates be increased from 10.5% to 16.7%:
From: To:
Zone 1 (Downtown to Morgan) $4.00 $4.50
Zone 2 (Corpus Christi Beach & Morgan
to Weber and Corn Products to
Violet Road) $4.50 $5.25
Zone 3 (Weber to the Oso and Violet Rd.
to the City limits)
Zone 4 (Flour Bluff & Nas)
$6.00
$9.50
$7.50
$10.50
The last rate increase was granted in May, 1980. The franchise
operated at a loss last year. The Advisory Board's approval of
February 23 was only as to Zones 2 through 4. The applicant chose
not to pursue the rate increase application until the franchise had
been transferred and financial statements were available for the new
company.
18. Section 17-12 of the City Code requiring written notice of damage
claims be amended to delete the requirement that the written notice be
verified by affidavit. In a recent Texas Supreme Court case
involving the City of Temple the court said that a similar provision in
the City of Temple City Charter was invalid. The Corpus Christi
City Charter has no such requirement, but the City Code does.
19. A change order be approved for repair of a landfill compactor by B.
D. Holt Company reflecting the final cost of $58,326.72. Repairs
were approved November 12, 1980, at an estimated cost of $39,526.88.
The machine was damaged by fire in September, 1980, and was
returned to service in May, 1981. The final repair cost exceeded the
original estimate because the compactor was more extensively damaged
than originally anticipated.
20. A public hearing be held on August 12, 1981 on a request to close
Dickenson Place on Corpus Christi Beach from Surfside Boulevard to
North Shoreline Boulevard. The request to close this right-of-way is
part of the process of replatting all property on both sides of the
street proposed to be closed.
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*21. The public hearing held on June 10, 1981 be closed and the Master
Plan for Storm Drainage for the Area south and west of the City be
amended. The recommended amendment is as requested by the
owners of the St. Clair and Caji Subdivisions. Concerns of the
property owner immediately north of the St. Clair tract regarding
alignment prompted tabling at the hearing. The staff has since met
with this representative who has agreed to dedicate additional
drainage right-of-way through his tract consistent with the St. Clair
tract recommended alignment.
Assistant City Manager Lontos located the area and stated that discussions
had been held with the owners and the problems had been resolved.
22. A 60 -year lease be granted to Corpus Christi Bank and Trust for
construction of an elevated skybridge diagonally across the Leopard
-Carancahua intersection. The skybridge would be used for
pedestrians in connecting a new parking garage to the existing
parking garage at the intersection. A clearance of 17 feet from
street level is proposed. Recently installed traffic signals would need
to be lowered about 18 inches as a result of the Skybridge, which
adjustments would be at the expense of the bank. A fee of
$15,450.00 is recommended for the life of the lease.
Council Member Zarsky inquired about the kind of liability the City has in
case of a failure of such a skybridge and City Manager Townsend stated that
the bank has a liability on this and they will carry insurance, etc. He read
the portion from the contract pertaining to the insurance.
23. The contract awarded to S. L. Seagraves Sales, Inc., on February
20, 1980, be amended to extend the time for delivery of a 100 -foot
combination aerial ladder truck and pumper until March, 1982, and to
provide for $50 per day liquidated damages for non-delivery after
March 15, 1982. In addition, Seagraves will reimburse the City in
the form of a credit at the time of delivery, up to $106 per month,
beginning June 1, 1981, for the cost of maintaining an existing fire
truck. Seagraves is involved in a financial reorganization. The
recommended terms should allow Seagrave to furnish the truck and
still allow the City to enjoy the advantageous price without litigation.
24. A finding be made that the 1908 Wharf Corporation has failed to
comply with its contract approved by the City Council on March 7,
1979, to construct and operate a barge restaurant on the east side of
the L -Head and that its $1,000 bid security be forfeited as liquidated
damages. The contract provided that the restaurant was to be open
for business by no later than December 31, 1980.
25. An application be submitted to the Texas Department of Human
Resources for a Title XX grant for $261,060 for November 1, 1981,
through August 31, 1982, for family planning services for income
eligible participants in Nueces County. The City's 15% local match
consists of computer service to submit Title XX billings. The original
grant approved July 26, 1978, provided $270,860, and was succeeded
by a grant approved August 1, 1979, which provided $181,140, and a
grant approved July 2, 1980, which will provide an estimated $299,520
through October 31, 1981.
26. The repair in excess of $5,000 of the O. N. Stevens plant raw water
pump number 2 be noted. The pump is inoperative and requires
repairs to the base section, column section, and impeller. The pump
is needed to pump water from the river to the treatment plant.
Three firms were asked to bid on the repair with Coastal Iron Works,
Inc. submitting the only bid of $17,660.00.
* This item was withdrawn - See page 22.
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27. A public hearing be held August 5, 1981 on the recommendation of
the Planning Commission that the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the
Flour Bluff Area be amended by moving the existing sanitary sewer
divide between Glenoak and Caribbean approximately 660 feet westerly
to coincide with the Master Drainage Plan divide and to include this
40 -acre area plus an additional 20 -acre area within the present
service area of the Glenoak Drive trunk sewer. The existing terrain
warrants having the two master plan divides coincide since adequate
capacity exists in the Glenoak Drive line to accommodate the proposed
change. The change recognizes natural topography as the divide of
the gravity systems for both drainage and sanitary sewer.
28. Change Order #4 to the Bay, Inc., contract on the Bayfront Plaza
Site Development for $56,395 be approved. The work involves
extensive concrete paving, irrigation, sodding, grading and other
work around the three Historical Homes in the Bayfront Science Park.
Funds for this work are included in the Tourist and Convention
Development Fund.
29. Water rates be increased as follows:
Minimum Charges:
For the first 3,000
Meter Size,
inches
5/8 & 3/4
1
1
2
3
4
6
8 or larger
gallons monthly
Inside Corpus Christi
Current Proposed
$ 2.45 $ 2.85
3.20 3.75
4.80 5.60
7.00 8.15
22.10 25.75
25.20 29.35
37.80 44.05
56.70 66.05
Outside Corpus Christi
All but Padre Island
Current Proposed
$ 4.90 $ 5.70
6.40 7.45
9.60 11.20
14.00 16.30
44.22 51.50
50.40 58.70
75.60 88.05
113.40 132.10
Padre Island
Current Proposed
$ 8.50 $
10.00 11.65
15.00 17.50
22.00 25.65
85.00 99.05
100.00 116.50
Commodity Charges - Rate per 1,000 gallons
For water consumer (in addition to the minimum allowance)
Monthly Consumption
First 3,000 gallons
Next 17,000 gallons
Next 80,000 gallons
Next 900,000 gallons
Next 9,000,000 gallons
All over 10,000,000 gallons
Size of Branch (inches)
3 and less
4
6
8
10
12
Inside Corpus Christi
Current Proposed
Minimum Charge
$ 0.75 $0.85
$ 0.56 $0.65
$ 0.47 $0.55
$ 0.38 $0.45
$ 0.28 $0.35
Private Fire Protection Service
Outside City Limits
Annual Charges
Current Proposed
$ 50.00 $ 58.00
94.00 110.00
213.00 248.00
375.00 437.00
575.00 670.00
813.00 947.00
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30. Water Tap fees be increased as follows:
INSIDE CITY LIMITS:
Meter Size Present Fee Proposed Fee
Street Easement Street Easement
5/8 - 3/4" $ 56.00 $ 37.00 $165.00 $110.00
3/4" 67.00 48.00 175.00 120.00
1" 113.00 92.00 240.00 160.00
Meter Size
5/8 - 3/4"
3/4"
1"
Where Developer Has
Installed Service Lines
$45.00
55.00
75.00
Tap fees for meters of over 1" diameter shall be determined by the
Director of Public Utilities. The minimum charge for meter loops is
increased from $10 to $100 and for meter moves from $10 to $25.
OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS:
Meter Size
5/8"- 3/4"
3/4"
1"
Present Fee Proposed Fee
Street Easement Street Easement
$ 84.00 $ 55.00 $250.00 $165.00
100.00 72.00 260.00 175.00
170.00 138.00 360.00 240.00
Meter Size Where Developer Has
Installed Service Lines
5/8" - 3/4" $65.00
3/4" 80.00
1" 110.00
Tap fees for meters of over 1" diameter shall be determined by the
Director of Public Utilities. The minimum charge for meter loops is
increased from $10 to $15Q, and for meter moves from $10 to $37.
Inside city limits fees were last increased in 1956, and outside city
limits fees in 1960.
31. Rates for wastewater customer services be increased by 17.5% effec-
tive with Cycle 1 of the December, 1981 billing. Rates were last
increased in 1980. The current and proposed rates are as follows:
Existing Rates Proposed Rates
Inside Outside Inside Outside
City City City City
Class Limits Limits Limits Limits
Minimum - First
2,000 gallons
One -Family Max.
15,000 gallons
$3.60 $ 7.20 $4.23 $8.46
9.84 19.68 11.51 23.15
The charges in addition to the above minimums, as well as the charge
for all other sewer users, will be computed as follows:
Per 1,000 Gallons of Water Used
Existing Pro osed
Inside City limits $.48 $ 5
Outside City Limits .96 1.13
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Unit Charge per pd.
for B.O.D.*
Unit Charge per pd.
for suspended solids
ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE
Existing
$0.0324
Proposed
$0.0381
$0.0420 $0.0494
*B.O.D. = Biochemical oxygen demand.
Council Member Gulley expressed the opinion that these increases are
excessive and inquired when the increases would go into effect.
City Manager Townsend replied that unless it is so stated in the
ordinance, the increase in rates would go into effect after passage.
32. Residential sewer tap fees be increased as follows:
Present Rate Proposed Rate
Street or easement ...4" line tap $50.00 $100.00
All other line taps over 4" shall be billed at cost as determined by
the Department of Utilities. For sewers in streets of new subdivi-
sisons where house services are already installed to the property
lines, a tap charge of $20.00 shall apply. These fees were last
increased in January, 1973.
33. Sanitation collection and disposal service rates be increased by
approximately 13% as follows:
Description
Residential
Current Proposed
Collection Disposal Collection Disposal
One family dwelling $ 5.30 $1.00 $ 6.00 $ 1.15
Two family dwelling
on one water and/or
gas meter 10.60 2.00 12.00 2.30
Two family dwelling
on separate water
and/or gas meter 5.30/per/ 1.00/ 6.00/per 1.15/per
unit unit unit
Apartment 5.30/per 1.00/ 6.00 per 1.15/per
unit unit unit unit
Additional Charge
for rear door pickup 5.30/unit 6.00 per unit
Commercial Establishments
Current Pro osed
Collection Disposal CollectionDis�osal
2 days/week - 10.60 $1.80 cu.yd 2 dys/wk-$12.. $2.05cu.yd.
4 dys/wk - $21.20 $1.80 cu.yd. 4 dys/wk -$24.00 $2.05cu.yd.
Residents Outside City Limits
Current Disposal Rates Proposed
Res. Dwelling Unit $2.00 $2.25
Other 3.00 per cu. yd 3.40/cu. yd.
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Disposal of Demolition Debris
Current Proposed
$.46 per cu. yd. $ 52 per cu. yd.
34. Gas rates be increased from $3.20 per MCF to $3.90 per MCF and the
service cost rate be increased to offset inflation so as to reflect the
following amendments to the customer rates schedule:
Residential Customer Rate Per Month:
Current Rates Pro osed
ICL OCL ICL
1st MCF $ 6.07
Next 2 MCF 4.17
Next 7 MCF 4.04
Next 40 MCF 3.98
All over 50 MCF 3.67
Minimum Monthly Bill 6.07
$6.98 $7.28 $8.37
4.80 5.06 5.82
4.65 4.91 5.65
4.58 4.83 5.56
4.22 4.46 5.13
6.98 7.28 8.37
35. The Gas Division's charge per customer appliance service request be
increased from $7.50 to $10.00.
36. The Gas Division's fee for performing customer meter moves be
increased from $10 to $50.
37. The fees for solid waste permits be increased as follows:
ICL vehicle usage
OCL vehicle usage
Present Rate Pro osed
$ 50/unit $ unit
100/unit $120 unit
These fees were last increased in August, 1974.
** 38. The budget for 1981-82 be adopted and the tax rate be set for the
1981 tax year.
39. $15,931.61 be appropriated out of the Park Trust Fund and
$70,572.01 out of the Park Bond Fund to supplement previous
appropriations of $7,489.25 for a total of $93,992.87 to reimburse the
General Fund for improvements to the following parks by the Park
Division:
Park: Improvements:
Solar Estates $ 2,756.92 Connected irrigation system
St. Andrews $ 6,961.34 Water tap irrigation line.
Planted 30 palm trees.
Middlecoff $ 722.25 Staked out park for survey
Los Encinos $ 5,070.10 back stop, cement picnic
tables rehabilitated sprinkler
system.
Lakeview $ 421.00 water tap
Doddridge $ 1,348.48 Reconstruction of irrigation
system
Swantner $ 2,085.77 water main
**This item was previously acted upon.
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South Bay $ 400.50 lumber
Fountain $ 7,088.75 Installed a 24' x 22'
shelter, playground,
top soil fill
Ridgewood $ 4,107.63 Installed playground,
improved landscaping
Congress $ 3,336.68 new backstop, 2 swings,
slide, climber, bench
Mobile $ 2,887.91 playground, backstop,
brickwork
Laguna $ 3,050.69 shelter
Elgin $ 2,145.38 Renovation of sprinkler
system and lumber for a
shelter
Casa Linda $15,219.11 picnic shelter, playground
Temple $ 7,685.02 shelter, whirl, tables
South Bluff $18,143.35 retaining wall, apron on
the spray pool, posts and
cables for traffic control --
demolition of old broken
tables
Bill Witt
Softball complex $10,561.99 Repair Park water
system, including pump
house, electrical equip-
ment, compressor water
tank, repaired fence,
boarded -up buildings.
40. Twenty-six replacement and three additional heavy duty trucks be
purchased on the basis of low bid:
Bill Gardner GMC, Corpus Christi:
Three 10,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight)
Crew Cab & Chassis, 56" CA (Cab -to -axle)
one replacement for Gas, two add'1. for
Wastewater.
Eight replacement 20,000 GVW Cab &
Chassis, 60" CA, for Street
Two replacement 20,000 GVW Cab &
Chassis, 60" CA, for Water.
Subtotal -
Tradewinds, Ford Sales, Corpus Christi
Two replacement 10,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
60" CA, one for Gas, one for Wastewater
One replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
84" CA, for Street
Two replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
102" CA, for Street
$ 29,674.23
$ 80,596.40
$ 20,444.00
$130,714.63
$ 16,198.56
$ 10,411.72
$ 20,951.62
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Five replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
138" CA, for Sanitation
One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
60" CA, for Wastewater
One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
84" CA, for Wastewater
One replacement 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis
102" CA, for Water
One additional 23,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
120" CA, for Wastewater
One replacement 27,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
102" CA, for Street $ 15,610.64
Subtotal- $161.052.89
Edaburn International Trucks, Corpus Christi
One replacement 20,000 GVW Cab & Chassis,
60" CA, for Parks $ 11,673.13
Grand total- $303,440.65
Four bids were received. Prices have increased approximately 17%
since last year's bids. The additional units are for Wastewater Ser-
vices for two maintenance crews and the electrician added in the
1980-81 Budget.
41. $23,475.50 be transferred from the General Fund Reserve to the
Marina Fund as the City's (25%) of $93,894 of Hurricane Allen damage
repairs to the Marina facilities. The remaining $70,420.65 will be set
up as an accounts receivable from FEMA.
$ 52,864.65
$ 11,122.03
$ 11,149.03
$ 11,312.48
$ 11,432.16
42. The Compensation/Classification Plan be amended as follows:
a. Provide an 8% cost -of -living salary increase effective July 27,
1981.
b. Minimize the cost impact of reclassifications in the Labor and
Trades series by providing longevity steps due employees had
the reclassification not occurred be granted only to those
employees whose step falls within the first six months after the
reclassification.
c. Increase the minimum number of hours paid for call-back duty
for all City employees from two to three hours. Police and Fire
callback is now 3 hours minimum.
d. Increase mileage allowance from $.18 to $.22 per mile.
e. Revise the vacation policy as of July 26, 1981 to (1) not allow
new employees to take vacation until one year of employment, (2)
limit vacation accrual for new employees to ten days per year for
the first five years, and (3) allow employees who have accrued
more than 30 days of vacation to receive cash in lieu of vacation
for up to 5 days on a day paid per day used basis.
f. Establish the position of Assistant Director of Personnel (Grade
31) in lieu of an Administrative Assistant - Personnel (Grade 24)
g. Increase the City's participation in the cost of dependent
coverage from 5.5% to 50% for permanent employees effective July
27, 1981.
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h. Reclassify selected first and second -line supervisory positions,
general foremen, and technical positions in the Labor and Trades
Series to provide salary grades which will result in compensation
that ,is competitive with comparable positions in the local and
area labor markets.
Replace the position of Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor,
(Grade 25) which has been vacant since 4/16/79, separated with
two positions, Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Grade
27) and Wastewater Electronic Maintenance Supervisor (Grade
27), to meet the broad scope of mechanical and electronic
maintenance responsibilities of the position.
Provide a position of Instrument Man II (Grade 20) to recognize
additional experience and training gained on the job and to
enhance recruitment efforts.
k. Add the position of Journeyman Electrician (Grade 25) and
change the current position title of Electrician (Grade 22) to
Maintenance Electrician (Grade 22).
1. Add the position of SeniorTraffic Sign Maintenance Man (Grade
11) in place of Traffic Sign Maintenance Man, Assigned in
Charge, (Grade 10)
m. Change the position title of Labor Foreman (Grade 15) to
Foreman
n. Add the position of Parking Meter Repairmen (Grade 16) and
Civil Defense Assistant (Grade 16).
o. Add the position of Senior Auditor, Grade 32.
p. Add the position of Assistant Chief Accountant, Grade 32.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner referred to item "e" under Number 42 and
questioned the requirement that an employee would have to be employed one
year before being allowed to take a vacation.
In a related matter, Mayor Jones made a motion that the City Manager go
on vacation after the budget is adopted, seconded by Turner, and passed
unanimously.
43. Authority be granted to submit to the Criminal Justice Division,
Office of the Governor, an application for continued funding of the
Nueces County Organized Crime Control Unit Grant and the Police
Administration Psychological Assistance Grant. These grants will be
funded as follows: Organized Crime - CJD $115,264, City $160,718:
County $246,04: Total $300,586 and Psychological Assistance - CJD
$9,200, City $13,770, Total $22,970.
44. Authority be granted to notify the State of three new grants for first
year (100%) funding. These three grants to be the Selective
Narcotics Emphasis Unit ($261,000), the Crime Stoppers Grant
($74,835) and the Computer Assist Dispatching Grant ($496,000).
Mayor Jones called for comments from the audience on the City Manager's
Reports.
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Mr. Wayne Lundquist addressed the Council in regard to item 21 and
stated that he was speaking on behalf of the landowner to the north and
requested that this item be tabled for two weeks. He indicated that they were
not aware that a bridge requirement would be necessary and they are opposed
to the requirement for a bridge.
Assistant City Manager Lontos explained that since the ditch has been
moved the bridge would be relocated and Mr. Lundquist explained that his
client did not make this application and did not want the change made.
Mr. Douglas Walthall, of Maverick Engineering, speaking on behalf of the
developers, explained that 'they had submitted preliminary drainage plans in the
past which showed the ditch at that location. He stated that the previous
owners of St. Claire Subdivision had not filed a plan for the ditch; the owner
of Caji Subdivision wants to develop and does not want the ditch. He noted
that this was a 25' flat -bottom ditch and the City would be required to pay for
the middle 10' of the bridge and the adjacent property owners the remainder.
He noted that since the ditch has been moved this places the responsibility of
the bridge costs to another party. A
City Manager Townsend stated that since the parties involved are not in
agreement, he would withdraw this item. He stated that owners need to
cooperate to resolve this problem.
There were no further comments on the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Zarsky that the City Manager's Reports, items 1 through 44,
with the exception of item 21 which was withdrawn and item 38 which had been
previously acted upon, be accepted; seconded by Hawkins; and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following tabled matter:
Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission to require
construction of a bridge across the drainage ditch adjacent to Bel -Aire
Estates Unit 2, located in Flour Bluff on Waldron Road between Glenoak
and Caribbean Drive. This appeal was first heard on January 14, 1981
and referred again to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The
Planning Commission has reviewed and reaffirmed its requirement that the
bridge be built. They further recommend that the improvement of
Caribbean Drive be reviewed for possible inclusion in the next capital
improvement program. The appeal was again heard on July 22, 1981 and
tabled until a full Council could be present.
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Chief Planner Larry Wenger reviewed the matter in regard to the
requirement for the bridge over the Van Galen Ditch. He stated that a bridge
is required every 1/4 of a mile.
Council Member Kennedy suggested that a pedestrian bridge be installed to
allow entry into the park.
Chief Planner Wenger explained that the primary reason for the bridge is
to allow traffic circulation between the subdivisions and to provide access to the
park.
Mr. Jon Held stated that he has no objection to a pedestrian bridge but he
does object to the regular bridge because he feels that this small bridge would
not be adequate for the traffic.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that a bridge is required every 1/4
mile according to the planning guideline.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if variances have ever been granted and
City Manager Townsend agreed that this is an unusual situation.
No one else spoke in regard to this matter.
Motion by Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Gulley, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Hawkins that a pedestrian bridge be substituted for the vehicle
bridge at the appropriate time that it is needed, seconded by Gulley, and
passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins and
Kennedy voting, "Aye"; Zarsky, abstaining because of a possible conflict of
interest.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of the following pending zoning
matter:
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Lieber: "R -1B" to "AB":
On the east side of Tuloso Road, approximately 788 feet north of Tawakoni
Street. The City Council heard this request on May 13, 1981, denied
"AB" zoning and, in lieu thereof, granted a special permit for a day care
center subject to an acceptable site plan. A site plan has been submitted
which meets all the requirements. The Planning Commission recommends
"AB".
Motion by Turner that the site plan submitted be approved and the special
permit for a day care center be granted; seconded by Hawkins; and passed
unanimously.
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*********
Mayor Jones recessed the Regular Council Meeting at 6:38 p.m. in order to
convene the Special Council Meeting.
********
Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Council Meeting at 6:50 p.m and
announced the public hearing on the following matter:
1. Increasing transit fares as follows:
Fare:
Existing: Proposed:
Cash Fare 35S 50$
Senior Citizens/Handicapped 15S 25¢
Children (6-12) 17$ 251
Student 20 for $3.50 20 for $5.00
Monthly Pass None $20.00
Transfer Free Free
Zone Fares 101/51 None
Tokens 5 for $1.50 5 for $2.25
Express Bus Service 50¢ to $1.00 75S to $1.00
The last fare increase for fixed route service was August, 1978. This
fare increase is estimated to generate $122,600 in additional revenue.
No one spoke in regard to this matter.
Motion by Hawkins that the hearing be closed, seconded by Turner, and
passed unanimously.
Motion by Hawkins to approve the recommended rate increases, seconded
by Zarsky, and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones called for the ordinances.
City Manager Townsend briefly explained the ordinances on the agenda.
He also presented for the Council's consideration Motion to Amend the ordinance
pertaining to vending permits for vendors utilizing public parks and beaches.
He explained that the amendment changes the permit charges so that if less
than five items are sold, the fee will be $25, and if more than five items are
sold, the fee will be $50.
Motion by Turner that the ordinance be so amended, seconded by
Hawkins, and passed unaimously.
City Manager Townsend then presented a Motion to Amend the ordinance
pertaining to overnight camping and the building of campfires on Corpus Christi
Beach to the effect that overnight camping and the building of campfires will be
allowed on the north end of the beach.
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Motion by Turner that this motion be adopted, seconded by Dumphy, and
passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the audience on the ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote; and the following ordinances
were approved:
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTION 17-12 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CODE REQUIRING
WRITTEN NOTICE OF DAMAGES SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT
THE WRITTEN NOTICE BE DULY VERIFIED BY AFFIDAVIT.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy, and Zarksy voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH THE CORPUS
CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE IX, SECTION 29,
OF THE CITY CHARTER FOR THE LEASING OF CERTAIN AERIAL PREMISES,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE LEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 14140, PASSED AND
APPROVED JANUARY 25, 1978, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SCHEDULES THEREIN
SO AS TO INCREASE THE WATER RATES TO PROVIDE AN OVERALL INCREASE
FOR CUSTOMERS USING TREATED WATER, INCLUDING MINIMUM CHARGES,
AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1976 REVISION, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (9) TO SECTION 55-70 TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INCREASE IN WATER TAP FEES FOR TAPS IN STREETS AND EASEMENTS
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTION 55-100 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREASES IN
WASTEWATER RATES: AMENDING SECTION 55-143, SUBSECTION (B), SO AS
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ABNORMAL SEWAGE SURCHARGE:
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTION 55.71 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SEWER TAP FEES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTIONS 21-18, 21-19, 21-20, AND 21-1 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY CODE, 1976, BY AMENDING THE CHARGES FOR SERVICE FOR GARBAGE
COLLECTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE EFFECTIVE WITH THE BILLINGS
OF CYCLE ONE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1, 1981, PROVIDING A
SEVERANCE CLAUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55 UTILITIES, ARTICLE IV, GAS RATES AND
CHARGES, SECTION 55-61 CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMERS AND SCHEDULES
OF RATES, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO.15950, AS AMENDED, SO AS
TO CHANGE THE SCHEDULE OF GAS RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE
CITY -OWNED GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A NEW SCHEDULE
OF RATES FOR ALL GAS CUSTOMERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
AMENDING SECTION 55-63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, 1976, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13415, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1976, SO AS TO
INCREASE THE CHARGE FOR SERVICE REQUESTED BY CUSTOMERS FOR
LIGHTING AND ADJUSTING OR TURNING OFF ONE OR MORE NATURAL GAS
APPLIANCES, AND CONVERSION OF BURNER ORIFICES FOR NATURAL GAS
AT RESIDENTIAL, APARTMENT, OR MOBILE HOME ADDRESSES EXCEPT FOR
THOSE HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR ABOVE OR THE
RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PAYMENTS EXEMPTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY VENDOR PRIVILEGES ON SUCH PROPERTY; AMENDING
SECTION 19-33, SIDEWALK OR STREET SALES BY DELETING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS AND CLARIFYING WHEN SIDEWALK AND STREET SALES MAY BE
PERMITTED; AMENDING SECTION 19-46, PEDDLERS' VEHICLES, ETC., BY
FORBIDDING SALE OF MERCHANDISE IN THE CITY WITHOUT FIRST HAVING
OBTAINED A PERMIT: PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. (First Reading -
7/15/81, Second Reading - 7/22/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16417:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 36, PARKS
RECREATION, CULTURAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES, ARTICLE 1,
IN GENERAL, BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR PROHIBITING
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND THE BUILDING OF CAMPFIRES ON CORPUS
CHRISTI BEACH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. (First Reading - 7/15/81,
Second Reading - 7/22/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16418:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
MONARCH ERECTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 184 GEAR BOXES TO BE
INSTALLED AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA; APPROPRIATING
$73,000 FOR CONTRACT AWARD, OF WHICH $52,164 IS OUT OF THE NO. 291
PARK BOND FUND (PROJECT NO. 291-77-5.4) AND $20,836 IS OUT OF THE
NO. 102 GENERAL FUND RESERVE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NO. 291
PARK BOND FUND, OF WHICH TOTAL AMOUNT $69,912.60 IS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GEAR BOXES AND $3,087.40 IS FOR LEGAL
ADVERTISING, ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING, CONTINGENCIES, AND RELATED
EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16419:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TEXAS STATE LIBRARY TO PROVIDE INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICE FOR THE
SOUTH TEXAS LIBRARY SYSTEM, THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR $77,650
FOR THE 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16420:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE SOUTH TEXAS EDUCATIONAL
BROADCASTING COUNCIL UNDER WHICH THE BROADCASTING COUNCIL
AGREES TO OPERATE A PUBLIC RADIO STATION IN RETURN FOR THE CITY
PROVIDING $15,000 FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO ALLOW ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE STATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye"; Gulley, "Nay".
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FIRST READING:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
VOLUME II, CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE V, UTILITY TAPS AND CONNECTIONS,
SECTION 55-70, SUBSECTION 5A AND 5B, AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE
NO.10083, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR METER MOVES, BOTH INSIDE
AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
FIRST READING:
AMENDING SECTION 21-46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, 1976 REVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE FEES
FOR SOLID WASTE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
SECOND READING:
FINDING THAT THE BAYFEST '81 ON SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
27, 1981, IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE; CLOSING THE 1200
BLOCKS OF NO. SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM 8
A.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1981, THROUGH 12 NOON WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 30, 1981; GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF FOUR MUNICIPAL
PARKING LOTS AND THE BARGE DOCK TO THE BAYFEST '81 SPONSORS
FROM 6 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1981 THROUGH 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27, 1981; AND ALLOWING THE USE OF THE STREET, SIDEWALKS,
MEDIANS, SEAWALL, MARINA, BARGE DOCK, AND FOUR MUNICIPAL LOTS,
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO, FOR SAID
BAYFEST CO-SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI ARTS COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR
BARRICADING AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENTRANCE; PROVIDING FOR
LIABILITY INSURANCE, RESTORATION OF DAMAGED CITY PROPERTY,
APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND
THE INSPECTIONS & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR FOR CERTAIN CHANGES,
REQUIRED PERMITS FOR BEER AND FOOD, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY CODES
AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND REQUIRING THE
SPONSORS TO RESTORE THE AREA FOR USE FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC;
REQUIRING THE SPONSORS OF BAYFEST '81 TO REMIT 2 PERCENT OF GROSS
RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM THE FESTIVAL TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
APPLICATION PERMIT: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE. (First Reading - 7/22/81)
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third
and final reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley,
Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye".
THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 16438:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW PROVISION, SECTION 2-110,
VENDING, PERMITS REQUIRED, ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT FOR
VENDORS UTILIZING PUBLIC PARKS AND BEACHES, ANY CITY STREET,
SIDEWALK, OR OTHER PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF TO OBTAIN
PERMITS FOR SUCH USE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DEPUTY
CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OR THE DIRECTOR OF THE
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO GRANT AND ADMINISTER DAILY,
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ORDINANCE NO. 16421:
APPROPRIATING
$112,930.02 OUT
$ 942.11 OUT
$ 28,588.71 OUT
$ 6,317.15 OUT
$ 21,531.71 OUT
A TOTAL OF $170,309.70 AS FOLLOWS:
OF THE NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND
OF THE NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND
OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND
OF THE NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND
OF THE NO. 152 FEDERAL/STATES GRANT FUND
ACTIVITY 807.04, CODE 502
TO SUPPLEMENT $17,483.04 REMAINING FROM EXISTING
CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO VARIOUS PROJECTS AS SHOWN
ON THE TABULATIONS, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBITS
"A" AND "B"; AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT OF $187,793.74 TO
THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
PROVIDED DURING MAY, JUNE, AND JULY, 1981; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16422:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH CIVIL ACTION
C-80-151, AND TITLED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI VS. GENERAL MOTORS
CORPORATION, PRESENTLY PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS AND UNDER WHICH
AGREEMENT GENERAL MOTORS WILL PAY $27,900 IN CASH, REPRESENTING
60% OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIRING 15 BUSES PURCHASED FROM
GENERAL MOTORS IN 1976; ALL AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE
GENERAL RELEASE, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. •
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16423:
FINDING THAT THE 1908 WHARF CORPORATION HAS FAILED TO COMPLY
WITH ARTICLE XIV OF THE AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY
ORDINANCE 14809 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH
7, 1979; DECLARING A FORFEITURE OF THE 1908 WHARF CORPORATION'S BID
SECURITY OF $1,000 TO THE CITY AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE XIV OF SAID AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT; AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 14809; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16424:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR A GRANT FOR TITLE XX TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR
INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN NUECES COUNTY, ALL AS MORE FULLY
SET FORTH IN THE APPLICATION, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE 10.16425:
ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND: A 115.44 ACRE TRACT, MORE
OR LESS, OUT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 AND 16, SECTION 20, FLOUR BLUFF
AND ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 970a,
V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AS AMENDED, AND CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE I, SECTION
2(b); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye°.
ORDINANCE NO. 16426:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF
GEORGE S. HAWN INTERESTS AND JOHN D. HAWN BY AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON PART OF LOT 1, SECTION 12,
BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 57.39 ACRES,
SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO "B-4"
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS
OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16427:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN
VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED UPON APPLICATION OF
MR. AND MRS. DAVID A. LIEBER BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT
FOR DAY CARE CENTER ON .634± ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 33,
H. B. SHEPPARD FARM LOTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE
SITE PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET
FORTH HEREINAFTER; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16428:
APPROVING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1981 AND ENDING JULY 31, 1982 ACCORDING
TO THE CITY CHARTER FOR PURPOSE OF FILING ADOPTED BUDGET WITH
COUNTY CLERK UNDER TEXAS BUDGET LAW, BEING SUBJECT OF
APPROPRIATION HEREUNDER OF MONIES FOR SAID BUDGET; PROVIDING
SAVINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 16429:
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1981 AND FOR EACH
SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND
ORDAINED AND SUCH OTHER YEARS AS THE SAME MAY BE APPLICABLE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16430:
APPROPRIATING $15,931.61 OUT OF PARK TRUST FUND 111 AND $70,572.01
OUT OF PARK BOND FUND NO. 291 TO SUPPLEMENT PREVIOUS
APPROPRIATIONS OF $7,489.25 FOR A TOTAL OF $93,992.87 FOR
REIMBURSEMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND NO. 102-266-518.43-603, FOR WORK
ACCOMPLISHED AT THE FOLLOWING PARKS:
1. SOLAR ESTATES
2. ST. ANDREWS
3. MIDDLECOFF
4. LOS ENCINOS
5. LAKEVIEW
6. DODDRIDGE
7. SWANTNER
8. SOUTH BAY
9. FOUNTAIN
10. RIDGEWOOD
11. CONGRESS
12. MOBILE
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
LAGUNA
ELGIN
CASA LINDA
TEMPLE
SOUTH BLUFF
BILL WITT
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16431:
APPROPRIATING $23,475.50 OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE NO.
102-901-521.99-499 TO THE MARINA FUND 268-532.11-502 WHICH REPRESENTS
THE CITY'S 25% SHARE THAT MUST BE EXPENDED FOR HURRICANE ALLEN
DAMAGE TO THE MARINA IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,894.00 IN ORDER TO
RECEIVE THE FEMA 75% SHARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,420.50 AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO.16432:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION
501, AS AMENDED, BY SUBSTITUTING THE SALARY SCHEDULES ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBITS "A", "B" AND "C", TO PROVIDE FOR A COST OF
LIVING INCREASE TO ALL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT FIRE AND POLICE; AMENDING
SUBSECTION 850.3 BY INCREASING MILEAGE ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONALLY
OWNED AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYLES FROM $.18 TO $.22 PER MILE;
AMENDING SECTION 800 OVERTIME COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE FOR
MINIMUM OVERTIME COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY
CALL-BACK; AMENDING SECTION 950 LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 951.1, 951.2, 951.3, 951.4 AND 951.6 TO PROVIDE FOR
AMENDMENT TO VACATION LEAVE PROVISIONS; AMENDING SECTION 550 BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 551.6 RATE OF PAY ON CLASSIFICATION SERIES
CHANGES CONCERNING LONGEVITY STEP INCREASES; AMENDING SECTION
510 ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND LABORERS BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16433:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 250
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE,
BY ESTABLISHING AND BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITION TITLES, CODES
AND CLASS GRADES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE
DATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16434:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.8127, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 700
SPECIAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, TO
BE NUMBERED 707, TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF 50% OF
DEPENDENT HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
ELECTING TO CARRY DEPENDENT COVERAGE UNDER THE CITY'S GROUP
HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16435:
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
CONTINUANCE OF THE NUECES COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL UNIT
AND POLICE ADMINISTRATION PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A
SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF EACH GRANT APPLICATION BEING ATTACHED,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A" AND "B"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE
AFORESAID GRANTS, IF AND WHEN APPROVED; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and
Zarsky voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16435:
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION OF OPENING THE
67TH LEGISLATIVE SPECIAL SESSION CALL TO HB 104 BY REPRESENTATIVES
RILEY AND GONZALES GRANTING AUTHORITY TO COUNTIES TO BAN THE
POSSESSION AND SALE OF FIREWORKS.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 16439:
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 1976
REVISION, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 55-5, CITY TRANSIT
SYSTEM -FARES, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH (A), SUBPARAGRAPHS (1), (2),
(3), (4), (6), (7), (9) AND (10), SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW FARE RATES
FOR FIXED ROUTE SERVICE. AND PERMIT THE SALE OF A MONTHLY PASS;
TO REPEAL PARAGRAPH (A), SUBPARAGRAPH (8), AND PARAGRAPH (D), TO
ELIMINATE ZONE DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye".
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Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Rosa Gonzales addressed the Council in regard to a serious problem
at 3202 Greenwood at which location the owner plans to open a lounge to serve
mixed beverages. She informed the Council that all of the neighbors, including
the churches in the neighborhood, are opposed to this because it would destroy
the neighborhood concept.
City Manager Townsend explained that this liquor permit was transferred
from another location on this street. He stated that Mr. Bill Hennings has
become involved in this and hopefully it will be resolved.
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There being no further business to come before the Council on motion by
Zarsky, seconded by Gulley, and passed unanimously the Regular Council
Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m., July 29, 1981.
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