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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 6, 1983
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner
Council Members:
Bob Gulley
Herbert Hawkins
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Edward Martin
City Attorney 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 George Dawson of St. Martin's
Episcopal Church, following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States was led by Council Member Bub Culley.
City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Chartered Officers
and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally
constituted meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Fro Tem Turner that the Minutes of the
March 23 and March 30, 1983 Regular Council Meetings be approved as
presented; seconded by Council Member Zarsky; and passed unanimously.
Mayor Jones noted the issuance of the following proclamation;
CHRISTI BUSINESS & INDUSTRY WEEK" - April 1 - 7, 1983.
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Mayor Jones announced bid opening on the following engineering
"CORPUS
project:
Construction of clarifier modifications to the existing chlorine contact
chamber, process piping and electrical work at the Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Equipment for the clarifier has been purchased by
separate contract and scheduled to be delivered in May, 1983. The
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construction of the clarifier and the installation of the equipment together
with the improvement of the aeration lagoon will provide interim treatment
of wastewater at the plant during the construction of the permanent
improvements which are expected to begin during the latter part of this
year.
Assistant City Manager James K. Luntos, P. E., opened bids on this
project from the following companies: Austin Engineering, R. S. Black Civil
Engineers, Boswell Company, F a E Erection Company, James R. Godbe
Company, Goldston Corporation, W. T. Young Construction Company and J. M.
Davidson Company.
Mr. Lontos verified that the required bid security bonds had been
submitted with each bid.
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation to the bidders who had submitted
proposals and stated that they would be tabled for 48 hours, pursuant to the
requirements of the City Charter and referred to the Staff for tabulation and
recommendation.
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Mayor Jones called for confirmation of action of the Council from the
Workshop Session on the following item:
The proposed affirmative action plan be adopted.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the foregoing action be
confirmed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
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Mayor Jones called for consideration of motions from the Consent Agenda
en the following items, 1 through 13.
1. Bids be received April 26, 1983 for a twelve months supply agreement for
uniforms for Police, Airport Security Guards and School Crossing Guards.
2. Bids be received April 26, 1983 for a twelve months supply agreement for
approximately 250 mechanical joint gate valves and flanged end gate valves
ranging from 4" to 36" to be used by the Water Division.
Bids be received April 26, 1983 for a twelve months supply agreement for
approximately 80 fire hydrants for the Water Division to be used as
replacements for worn hydrants, hydrants damaged in vehicular accidents
or in waterline rehabilitation projects.
4. Bids be received May 10, 1983 for the relighting of Kiwanis Field. This
item is included in the Kiwanis Park 7th Year Community Development
Plock Grant project.
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5. Plans and specifications for the expansion of the Flour Bluff Wastewater
Treatment Plant be approved and bids be received May 25, 1983. The
plant capacity will be expanded to 3 MGD with a peak flow of 9 MGD to
provide an increased level of service to the Flour Bluff area. Included in
the expansion are new clarifiers, aeration basins, 28 new sludge drying
heds, force and gravity mains, and an office and control building. The
existing lift station or. Military Drive will be renovated and a new lift
station will be built on Flour Bluff Road between Purdue Road and Glen
Oak Drive. Total cost of the project is estimated at $6.2 million. A grant
from EPA in the amount of $4.6 million (75%) has been received.
6. Twelve months service contract, with option to extend for two additional
twelve month periods subject to approval of contractor and the City
Manager, or his designee, for auctioneering service be approved for Rene
Bates Auctioneers, Inc., McKinney, Texas, based on only bid, Rene
Bates Auctioneers has had the contract for the past two years with very
satisfactory service. Bates bid 2% of gross sales for sales less than
$20,000, 4% for sales from $20,001 - $30,000, 7% for sales from $30,001 -
$50,000 and 6% on sales over $50,000.
7. Twelve months supply agreement for approximately 930,000 gallons of
regular and 500,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline be approved for Texas
Star Services, Inc., Corpus Christi, for the estimated total amount of
$1,159,405. Prices are subject to adjustment based on posted rack price
in Corpus Christi. Four bids were received. Price comparison shows a
decrease of 15% since the last award in June, 1982 and .75% since the
recent bid of February, 1983.
8. One replacement and one additional mower for the Aviation Division be
purchased based on low bid from:
Turf & Irrigation E. L. Caldwell
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
Item 1 60" Self Propelled Rotary Mower Item 4 15' 3 -Gang Rotary Weed Cutter
Total: 1 ea. = $4,350.00 Total: 1 ea. = $5,283.60
Prices reflect a 2% increase since last purchase July, 1982 for item 1 and
34% decrease since last purchase of item 4 in July, 1981. Thirteen bid
invitations were issued and eight bids were received. Decrease in
purchase price of item 4 is attributed to new model being available.
9. Condemnation award of $5,000 less $1,382.29 for tax and mechanics liens
plus $750 for appraisal services, attorney and commissioner fees and court
costs be approved for the acquisition of a vacant lot (Parcel 1j located on
Chipito Street between Parkers Alley and Cabra Street in connection with
the Washington -Coles Area Unit II Street Improvements Project. Funds are
available by prior appropriation by Ordinance No. 15778.
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10. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal
Aviation Administration for $74,706 which represents 90% of the estimated
cost of $83,007 for the installation of an emergency generator at the
Airport and to accept the grant if it is approved by the FAA.
11. Shuttle bus service for Texas Department of Human Resources clients be
operated the first five week clays of each calendar month between the
hours of 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the basic transit fare be charged or
transfers be accepted for a total of six months to determine rider
acceptance.
12. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make application to Texas
State Library for Interlibrary Loan Service for the South Texas Library
System, and to execute all documents related to this grant for the period
September 1, 1983 to August 31 , 1984. The Interlibrary Loan Program
serves public, academic and special libraries in a 26 -county area of South
Texas. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the exchange of
materials among libraries by lending items from the Major Resource Center,
La Retama Library, and acting as a referral center for items not contained
in the Corpus Christi collection. The 1982-83 ILL budget was $91,119,
which provided for three full-time library employees, computer time and
related administrative services.
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute two easement agreements with
Athena Cablevision of Corpus Christi, Inc., for a term coinciding with the
franchise ordinance (Ordinance No. 16133) for maintenance of cablevision
relay towers and associated equipment on a 31' x 21' site at Fire Station
No. 12 on Rand Morgan Road and on a 200' x 200' site at Water Division
property on Flour Bluff Drive with Athena paying the City $1,000 annually
for each site.
Council Member Gulley referred to item 11, questioning this
recommendation, because the Texas Department of Human Resources had
established their operation at a location that was not in compliance with Federal
regulations which require that such locations be accessible by bus. He noted
that according to the memorandum in regard to this item, less than one person
rides that bus on a one-way trip, yet the Staff is recommending a large
expenditure for the shuttle bus service and he was of the opinion that itis not
the responsibility of the taxpayers to provide bus service when the Texas
Department of Human Resources should be responsible for providing
transportation since they selected this site which is not in compliance with the
Federal regulations.
Mayor Jones pointed out that the City will not lose any more money on this
service than is lost on regular bus routes.
Mr. Tom Stewart, Director of Transit, confirmed this and stated that the
bus will only be operated during the first week of the month; he explained for
the low ridership of this bus was because most people have made other
arrangments for private transportation.
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Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked about the impact if bus service is not
provided, and Mr. Stewart stated that a taxicab could be hired to carry several
people at the same time or a volunteer service could be encouraged.
Further discussion followed and Council Member Kennedy suggested that
the Council approve this for a six-month trial period with a three-month interim
report to be provided and if the service is not successful and is not used, then
refer the problem to the Texas Department of Human Resources.
Mayor Jones noted that Mrs. Maria Castro of the Department of Human
Resources had arrived in the Council Chamber and inquired as to how often
clients must make application at the location on Old Brownsville Read.
Mrs. Castro explained that their clients are required to apply for aid to
dependent children and food stamps; some people must come once a month; some
every three months; every six months or annually.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked Mrs. Castro if she felt that there is a
definite need for the bus service, and Mrs. Castro stated that most people are
able to get to the department but some of the people may not have any other
means of transportation. Mrs. Castro also explained that the department has a
requirement that if a client is handicapped, blind or elderly, they can request
a home visit.
Mrs. Turner then suggested that the word, "minimum" in the
recommendation be changed to "total" and the Council indicated their
concurrence.
Council Member Zarsky referred to item 13 and stated that he had been
informed of an incident that had occurred when a customer of Athena moved
into their house and that company had cut through the sewer lines leading to
his property.
City Manager Martin explained that Athena installers are supposed to
install their lines in conjunction with Public Utility employees at the time other
utilities are being installed.
There were no comments from the audience on the foregoing items.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Consent Motions, 1
through 13 be approved; seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting,
"Aye" on all of the items; Gulley voting, "Aye" on all of the items with the
exception of item 11 on which he voted "no"; Dumphy, absent.
Mayor Jones called for consideration of Consent Ordinances and Ordinances
from Previous Meetings on items 114 through 23 including Ordinance 19a which
was added as an emergency.
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There were no comments from the audience on these ordinances; City
Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes; and the following ordinances
were passed:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 17551:
CLOSING THE HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
FOLLOWING STREETS:
WOODLAWN ESTATES:
1. Woodlawn ancl Daly Drives, from Williams Drive to South Padre Island
Drive,
ALAMEDA ESTATES:
2. Eldon Drive, from Gaines Street to South Alameda Street, and
3. Delano Drive and Walton Place, from Robert Drive to Eldon Drive.
FIXING A LIEN AND CHARGE, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND
COLLECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 17553:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MAVERICK
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE ALAMEDA/WOODLAWN ESTATES
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: APPROPRIATING $490,000 FOR THIS
CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 17554:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH CCM UTILITY
CORPORATION FOR THE SOUTH STAPLES SANITARY SEWER TRUNKLINE
EXTENSION, PHASE I PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $225,000 FOR THIS
CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
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17. ORDINANCE NO. 17552:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH N. R. JOHNSTON
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY
GENERATOR AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING ALTERNATE NO.
1 AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; APPROPRIATING
$124,000 FOR THIS CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 17555:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17544 APPROVING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT
OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, S. H. 358, NORTH AND SOUTH
FRONTAGE ROADS, AND BRIDGE APPROACHES TO CAYO DEL OSO BAY
BY RESETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 27, 19E3; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 17556:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17065 BY AMENDING SECTION 3 IN ORDER
TO ADOPT THE FINAL ASESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
ON HORNE ROAD, FROM COLUMBIA STREET TC OLD I3ROWNSVILLE
ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
19a. ORDINANCE NO. 17557:
APPROPRIATING $16,455.89 TO SUPPLEMENT A PRIOR APPROPRIATION
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 2 BY CONDEMNATION IN
CONNECTION WITH THE WASHINGTON-COLES AREA UNIT 2A STREET
IMPROVEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
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20. FIRST READING:
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS MASTER
r'LAN FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dunphy, absent.
21. FIRST READING:
AMENDING ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 2-160, 2-166, AND 2-167 AND
DELETING SECTIONS 2-161 AND 2-162 OF THE CODE OFF ORDINANCES BY
DELETING ALL REFERENCES TO WELFARE ACTIVITIES.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to Its
second reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Durnphy, absent.
22. SECOND READING:
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A THREE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
C AND C INDUSTRIAL BUILDERS, INC. TO LEASE LOT 1, LEXINGTON
INDUSTRIAL CENTER FGR MATERIAL STORAGE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time ano passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins,
Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
23. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE NO. 17558:
AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 35, OIL AND GAS WELLS, TO ADD
ADDITIONAL BLOWOUT PREVENTION MEASURES AS REQUIREMENTS
PERTAINING TO SURFACE CASING SETTING DEPTHS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, absent.
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Mayor Jones called for Consideration of Action by Motion from the Regular
Agenda.
*24. Consideration of the appeal by Mr. Mark Bratton of the Planning
Commission's requirement for a 110' building setback line along the west
side of Ayers Street on his final plats of Saratoga Place, Blocks 10, 11
and 12.
* This item was withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
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25. Consideration of pending state legislation.
Deputy City Manager Ernest Briones referred to SB 1260 in regard to Port
Commissioners and stated that he would provide information on this at a later
date. He informed the Council that it is now in committee.
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Mayor Jones called for Action by Ordinance from the Regular Agenda on
item 26.
There were no comments from the Council or the audience on this
ordinance and it passed as follows:
26. ORDINANCE NO. 17559:
AMENDING THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982-83 BUDGET FOR THE
GENERAL FUND BY INCREASING VARIOUS REVENUE ESTIMATES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,255,000 AND CANCELLING VARIOUS APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,054,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by
the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting, "Aye"; Dumphy, ahsent.
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Mayor Jones announced public hearings on the following assessment rolls:
27. TABLED -- Preliminary assessment roll for the Glenmore Street
Improvements Project providing for assessments of $21,000.09 for the
twenty-six items on the roll. The public hearing on this assessment roll
was tabled for two weeks on March 23 to allow the abutting property
owners to decide whether they still want the improvements.
Assistant City Manager Lontos briefly reviewed the public hearing that was
conducted on March 23 on this project noting that it was tabled in order for the
residents to submit an application to withdraw their voluntary paving petition.
Mr. Sherman King, 226 Glenmore, informed the Council that everyone
contacted indicated that they are in favor of the project; the City did not
change its assessment policy until the bond issue had already passed; and they
are still requesting that the lower assessment costs be established for this
project.
Mayor Jones inquired of the Staff as to the number of projects that would
be affected if the assessments on this project are lowered.
Mr. Gerald Smith, City Engineer, explained that this would affect a great
number of projects. He stated that the format of the petition was changed
prior to the 1982 Bond Election.
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Mrs. Barbara McDowell, 302 Glenmore, agreed that most of the residents
want the paving completed but they would prefer the lower assessment rates.
No one else spoke in regard to this matter.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lontos stated that the Staff will have an ordinance on the agenda next
week to close the hearing and award the contract.
Council Member Kennedy commented that fewer streets could be paved if
the assessment rates are lowered.
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28. Preliminary assessment roll for the Washington -Coles Area Street
Improvements, Phase III project providing for assessments of $55,699.65
for the forty-seven items on the roll.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that this is the third project of street
improvements for this area.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired as to why this hearing was not conducted
in the evening in the area of the improvements in order that more residents
would be able to attend the meetings.
Mr. Lontos explained that previously, the Council had indicated that they
preferred to have the meetings during the Regular Council Meeting.
Mr. Gerald Smith stated that this project has been prepared according to
the previous assessment policy and this public hearing was set prior to the date
the action was taken by the Council to provide for payment by other methods In
hardship cases.
Mr. Utter explained that the Staff is still waiting for HUD approval on the
changes proposed in the assessment policy. He pointed out that the final
assessment roll is not finalized until the project has been completedand this
would be the case with any project.
29. Closing a portion of Chipito Street between Cabra Street and North Staples
Street. A 26 foot wide by 200 foot long portion of the south side of
Chipito Street is being considered for closure concurrently with the
Washington -Coles Area Street Improvements, Phase III project.
Mr. Lontos informed the Council that the closing of Chipito Street is
associated with this project and will be discussed at the same time.
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock conducted the formal portion of the hearing
on the preliminary assessment roll for street improvements in the
Washington -Coles Area Street Improvements, Phase III project and called as his
first witness, Mr. Gerald Smith, P.E., City Engineer.
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Through questioning of the witness, Mr. Aycock ascertained that Mr.
Smith has been employed by the City of Corpus Christi for 23 years and that
he has on file in the City Engineering Department a copy of his resume which
includes his qualifications.
Mr. Smith testified that the cost estimate of the project was prepared prior
to starting any work. He then located the streets in the area on a
transparency, noting that the improvements are planned for the following
streets: (1) Lake Street from North Staples Street to Cabra Street and from
Waco Street to Cabra Street; (2) Cabra Street from Lake Street to Chipito
Street; (3) Chipito Street from Waco Street to San Juan Street and (4) San Luis
from Ramirez Street to West Broadway. He explained that this is a 6th Year
Community Development project and stated that this is the third such CD
project in this area. He explained that the project will include replacement of
waterlines and closing a portion of Chipito Street right-of-way in order to
straighten out the angle of the street.
Mr. Smith explained that the plans and specifications were prepared in the
Engineering Department; bids were received on February 23, 1983 with the low
hid of $189,433.15 submitted by A. Ortiz Paving Company; and stated that the
Staff has prepared the assessments in the total amount of $49,984.65 with the
City's portion of the project to be $139,448.50. He explained that the
assessments were prepared based the current assessment policy with the
following rates: 4" curb, gutter and pavement - $12.70 per linear feet;
sidewalks -- $1.00 per square foot; driveway - $3.24 per square foot; and the
water line - $3.00 per linear foot. He explained that only three pieces of
property are residentially zoned and the waterline assessment for that property
would be $.88 per linear foot. Mr. Smith noted that the assessment roll
contains 47 items. He explained also that these assessments are payable in
several ways; they are not due until the project is completed; and they may be
paid at the time of completion or over a five-year period at monthly installments
at an interest rate of 8`c. He stated that the contractor has 80 days to
complete the work which should commence in about one month.
Mr. Lontos pointed out that the reason the alleys are being improved is
because houses front on them, and Mr. Smith stated that even though they will
be resurfaced, there will be no assessment for this for the property owners.
Mr. Aycock called as his next witness, Mr. William J. Holly, Broker and
Appraiser.
Through questioning of Mr. Holly, Mr. Aycock ascertained that he is
qualified to serve in the capacity of appraiser for the City; that he is
thoroughly familiar with all the property involved in the street improvement
project; and that he has on file in the Engineering Office, a copy of his resume
listing his qualifications.
Mr. Holly testified that he is familiar with the real estate values in the
City of Corpus Christi and that he has examined each and every parcel of land
included in this project. Mr. Holly explained that he has noted four pieces of
property which are odd -shaped that will not be enhanced in the amount of the
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assessment and on which he is recommending an adjustment. These are listed
below:
ITEM NO. 2: S. J. Simpson, Lot 1, Block 64, Bluff Portion
Suggested Reduction - $230.64
ITEM NC. 3: J. E. Smothers, Lot 2, Block 64, Bluff Portion
Suggested Reduction - $124.46
ITEM NO. 14-A: Max Orshanski Estate, Lots 5, 6 6 7, Block 64, Bluff Portion
Suggested Reduction - $703.45
ITEM NO. 23: Ada Mae Walford, Lot HR, Block 66, Bluff Portion
Suggested Reduction - $518.92
Mr. Holly referred to the addendum that he had added to his
recommendations in which he stated that if the portion of Chipito Street is
closed, this would be in front of these houses and would add to the depth of
their lots, therefore, if the street closure is effected and additional depth is
achieved, he would recommend lesser reductions than indicated. Mr. Holly
testified that with these exceptions, he was of the opinion that all of the rest
of the parcels would he enhanced at least in the amount of the assessment.
Council Member Hawkins questioned Mr. Holly and inquired if in
determining the assessed values, the County's valuations are used.
Mr. Holly explained that the Tax Appraisal District has recently updated
most of the values of property and he feels that this is very accurate. He
pointed out, however, that the value of the property is usually determined by
the sales price of houses in a particular area.
Mayor Jones invited property owners to speak at this time.
Mr. Lonnie King stated that he is interested in San Luis alley because he
has already been billed for some assessments pertaining to this property. He
also inquired if there is a plan to extend this alley to West Broadway.
Mr. Smith stated that there is a house located there which will be removed
because there are several right-of-way acquisitions associated with this project
and he assured Mr. King that San Luis alley will extend to West Broadway, but
there would be no curbs and gutters on this alley. He informed Mr. King that
there would be no assessment charge for this resurfacing but there will be an
assessment cost for the waterline that will be placed in San Luis alley. He
referred to Mr. King's property which is Item 35 and noted that there will be
50 feet of waterline for a total assessment of $150.
Mrs. Mary Williams, 1210 Staples Street, informed the Council that she
owns an entertainment center at the intersection of Chipito and San Juan and
inquired as to what portion of Chipito will be closed.
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Mr. Lontos explained that only a portion of the right-of-way will be closed
and the street will be extended so that a Netter transition can he made from
one street to another.
Mrs. Williams then inquired if the City is going to do anything to eliminate
the abandoned houses in this area. She also stated that there is a need for
additional street lighting.
Mr. Smith explained that as part of this project, four structures will be
removed from that area.
Mr. Lontos suggested that Mr. Kelly Elizondo be contacted about any other
substandard buildings in the vicinity.
Mrs. Calvin C. Cracy , 1215 Chipito Street, stated that she owns
businesses on North Chaparral Street and that she was concerned about the
proposed street closing and how it will affect her property.
Mr. Lontos assured her that the street will not be closed, only the
excessive right-of-way will be closed; and this will have no effect on the
property. He stated that Chiptio Street will be opened from Waco to Staples
Street.
Mr. Howard Rising stated that he is in favor of the demolition of
abandoned houses in this area and that he is definitely in favor of this project.
Mr. Jewels Mobley, 1305 North Staples Street, owner of a club, stated that
he is favor of the improvements in the area.
A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lontos stated that an ordinance closing_ the hearing and awarding a
contract will be on the agenda next week.
Mrs. Williams, who had spoken earlier, requested that two palm trees be
planted in the island adjacent to Chipito Street and the Council agreed.
Mayor Jones called for petitions or information from the audience on
matters not scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Clay Moore, 325 Morningside, stated that he had attended a meeting in
which Mr. Harry Plomarity had expressed the opinion that he would like to
bring in a foreign trade zone. He enumerated the value of such action and
suggested that the Council discuss this at a later date.
Mr. Jones informed Mr. Moore that the Council was of the opinion that the
Port is the authority to establish this zone. He then requested that Mr. Martin
contact Mr. Plomarity to see if the City could play any role in this effort.
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Regular Council Meeting
April 6, 1983
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Council Member Zarsky explained that meetings have been conducted with a
research team and a final report is expected soon about the possibility of this
port as an import-export center.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by
Council Member Gulley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Turner and passed
unanimously, the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:27 p.m., April 6,
1983.