HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/08/2001I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of May 8, 2001, which were approved by the
City Council on May 15, 2001.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 15th day of May, 2001.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 8, 2001
2:27 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Garrett
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ramon
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. E.F. Bennett and the Pledge of Allegiance to the
United States flag was led by Council Member Longoria.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval
of the minutes of the special and regular Council meetings of April 24, 2001. A motion was made
and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to the board and committee appointments on the day's agenda, and the
following appointments were made:
Animal Control Advisory Committee Nueces County Community Action Agency
Dr. Steve Lee (Reappointed) Council Member Javier Colmenero
Building Code Board of Appeals
Richard Dodson (Reappointed)
Dipak Desai
Transportation Advisory Committee
Anthony Alejandro (Reappointed)
Robbie Foster (Reappointed)
Israel Ybarra (Reappointed)
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Erika Escobedo-Benson
Amanda Stukenberg
Sister City Committee
Melody Cooper
Frances Powell
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Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Council Member Brent Chesney
Council Member Javier Colmenero
Council Member Henry Garrett
Council Member Bill Kelly
Council Member Mark Scott
City Manager David Garcia
Ed Garana
Clif Moss
C.C. Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Dan Viola
Armando Chapa (Alternate)
Tom Utter (Alternate)
George Noe (Alternate)
Ogilvie Gericke (Alternate)
Ron Massey (Alternate)
Mark McDaniel (Alternate)
Jorge Cruz-Aedo (Alternate)
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mrs. Ellen May Sierman, 417 Scotland Dr., said she and her husband wished to thank the
Council and the voters for approving the continuation of the Packery Channel project. She suggested
that people who frequently criticize the Council should instead spend their time volunteering with
worthwhile projects.
Ms. Jacklynn Ray, 8033 SPID, #2007, said she is a recent dog bite victim. She explained that
she filed a complaint and has made several unsuccessful attempts to get the offending dog
quarantined to determine if it has rabies. She said the statute of limitations will soon expire and her
complaint will be dropped completely because the owner refuses to turn the dog over to Animal
Control. She urged the Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to correct what she said was a
loophole in the regulations. Mayor Neal asked City Attorney Bray to update the Council on the city's
current regulations, and he asked Ms. Ray to visit with Mr. Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager for
Public Works and Utilities, regarding her concerns.
Mr. Joe Gonzales said that every week from March 14 -April 18 he was verbally abused and
insulted by the host of a public access cable program aired by Time Warner Communications. He
said the host, who represents the Felix Longoria Chapter of the American G.I. Forum, should not be
allowed to air such programming.
Mr. Joe De la Garza said he and the previous speaker were both criticized by the host of the
public access program for their involvement in religious endeavors, and he echoed Mr. Gonzales'
statements that such hateful programming needs to be eliminated.
Mayor Neal asked Mr. Bray to reply to the two speakers. Mr. Bray stated that most courts
have held that a public access channel is basically an "electronic soap box" --a pure free speech area.
He said the only regulations regard commercial advertising and questions of obscenity in accordance
with the law. Mr. Bray responded to Council members' questions, saying that defamation would be
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subject to individual lawsuits. He said he would review the regulations and furnish information to
the Council. He added that the city does not have to require Time Warner to provide the public
access channel. Council Member Longoria said that while the city cannot control the content of the
public access programming, it can control the channel itself by eliminating it.
Mr. Mike Baker, 4641 Gayle Circle, noted that the Council will soon begin discussing the
budget for the next fiscal year and he urged them to ensure that Heritage Park and the Convention
and Visitors Bureau are adequately funded. He also spoke against the Council's decision to move
the petitions from the audience portion of the meeting to 5:30 p.m. at subsequent Council meetings.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, also spoke against moving the petitions from the audience to
5:30 p.m. during the Council meetings.
Mr. Roland Garza, representing the Felix Longoria Chapter of the American G.I. Forum, said
if the Council eliminates the public access cable program, they will take their cause to the streets.
He said he speaks out on behalf of poor people who need assistance.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said he does not believe in censorship but the city should
not tolerate any group that preaches hate and division. He said Mr. Roland Garza presents himself
as a leader but he has no following, and he has also been personally attacked by Mr. Garza.
Council Member Chesney commended Mr. Alonzo's public access cable television program
and others like it. He said while the hosts and the guests may not always agree, there is always a
common respect. He added that if the public access programs no longer provide the service they are
intended to, he may have to consider Mr. Longoria's suggestion to eliminate the channel altogether.
Council Member Noyola said civil rights should be about helping people and not about people
bickering among themselves.
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Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation (Item
3) was regarding the Driscoll Children's Hospital "Half Pint Library." Ms. Kathleen Hall, Director
of Volunteer Services for Driscoll Children's Hospital, said that the "Half Pint Library" opened in
1998 and since then it has provided over 50,000 books to the patients and visitors of Driscoll
Hospital.
Mr. Lane Garrison, manager of Half Price Books in Corpus Christi, said the young patients
are allowed to take the books home with them when they leave the hospital. The books are also
available in Driscoll's clinics throughout the area. He encouraged the Council members to help
promote the "Half Pint Library." Mayor Neal said he wanted people to be informed about the need
for books at that library and to encourage reading among all young people.
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The second presentation (Item 4) was by Geoffrey Gay on the South Texas Aggregation
Project (STAP). He said he has been representing the city of Corpus Christi for about 13 years as part
of the coalition of cities that are served by Central Power and Light Company (CPL), known as the
Cities Steering Committee. He said that about six weeks ago the cities directed him to establish a
non-profit corporation to address the issue of retail electric competition, which commences on
January 1, 2002.
Using a computer presentation, Mr. Gay described the concept of retail electric competition.
He explained that currently when a customer receives a bill from CPL, it includes costs for the
generation, transmission and distribution of the electricity, as well as customer services charges. He
said that in the future CPL will exist as three different entities: generation company, transmission
and distribution utility, and retail electric provider.
Mr. Gay noted that Senate Bill 7 mandated deregulation, but deregulation does not
necessarily mean competition. He said the two elements that will be deregulated are the electric
generation company and the retail electric provider. The third element --the transmission and
distribution utility --will remain regulated both by the cities and by the Public Utility Commission
of Texas (PUC). He said in the last year, the Cities Steering Committee fought many battles before
the PUC trying to put the assets of CPL into the appropriate "pigeonhole" --generation, transmission
and distribution, or customer -related services. He said companies such as CPL have an incentive to
shift as many costs as possible from the competitive arenas to the transmission and distribution
component.
Mr. Gay then discussed the role of the aggregator, which under Texas law is an agent for
buyers. Under normal situations, an aggregator puts together a group of consumers, finds a good deal
for them, and turns them over to a retail electric provider (REP), which could be the affiliated REP
or some new entity. He said after the group has been assembled and turned over to the REP, there
is no longer a need for the aggregator. The exception to that is for political subdivisions, which may
create a non-profit corporation and be able to take title to the power and receive funds for the power.
He said the Cities Steering Committee has directed him to organize the STAP.
Mr. Gay said that after January 1, 2002, there will be two different types of electric
customers: a price to beat customer and a non -price to beat customer. The first is a residential or
small commercial customer who has a peak demand less than 1,000 kilowatts in any one month; any
amounts over that would be considered non -price to beat customers. Mr. Gay used the City of Irving
as an example of how these changes may affect cities.
Mr. Gay said the options for aggregation include hiring a private aggregator, aggregating their
own load, or creating or joining a political subdivision corporation. Mr. Gay said he is requesting
a lot of detailed load data from every city that is contemplating aggregation. The goals of the STAP
are as follows: evaluate whether only the non -price to beat load should be aggregated; test whether
it is possible to secure enough municipal participation to influence price; and obtain the best possible
economic package for participating cities. He noted that as a separate group, cities will be an
attractive electric load to serve for many reasons, including the fact that they have a lot of off-peak
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usage with street lighting and some large accounts (such as water and wastewater) that generally use
the same amount of electricity all the time.
With regard to membership in the STAP, Mr. Gay said there will be an initial fee of 100 per
capita capped at $15,000 and the city will be able to name its own member to the nine -member
board. Mr. Gay said if the aggregation project price is uneconomical for the entire city load, only the
non -price to beat load will be aggregated. Also, if the STAP cannot benefit the city, there will be no
contractual obligation.
Mr. Mark McDaniel, Director of Management and Budget, said that Item 23 on the day's
agenda involves approving the Articles of Incorporation and by-laws of the South Texas Aggregation
Project Inc. and membership in the corporation by the City of Corpus Christi.
City Manager Garcia and Mr. Gay then responded to Council members' questions. Mr. Gay
said the bylaws are structured to allow other political subdivisions to join, but the focus has been on
accentuating the attractiveness of the cities' electric load to get the best rates. Mr. Garcia said that
as deregulation evolves and individual residential customers have to make their own utility choices
(opting in or opting out), it will probably become clear to many people that the STAP has very good
power rates. He said at some point in the future, the city may be faced with getting into the business
of having residential customers join the STAP; however, at this time the STAP is established for the
city's municipal electricity demands. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23. RESOLUTION NO. 024446
Resolution approving the Articles of Incorporation and by-laws of the South Texas
Aggregation Project Inc. and membership in the corporation by the City of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Longoria absent.
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The third presentation (Item 5) was the final quarterly update on the Wesley Seale Dam
spillway stabilization project. Dr. Ron Waters, the project manager who works for Freese and
Nichols, gave the final report. He said the contractor, ASI -RCC, has demobilized and left the project
site, while instrumentation monitoring and maintenance plans will be completed in the next few
months. Dr. Waters said this project has been remarkable for many reasons and he noted that all of
the goals were met for less money and in less time than anticipated. He said this has been one of the
best projects that Freese and Nichols has ever been involved with.
Dr. Waters then listed several people who contributed to the success of the stabilization
project: David Garcia, Ron Massey, Ed Garafia, Lou Hilzinger, Angel Escobar, Kevin Stowers, ASI -
RCC, Lee Schermerhorn (project superintendent), Steve Wilson, Bill Turner, Susan Satterwhite,
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Woodward Clyde, Chuck Easton, Janice Murphey (project engineer), and Pat Veteto. Dr. Waters said
the dam is stable and meets all the specifications of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission; in addition, the dam is safer than it has ever been and it will contain the probable
maximum flood. Mayor Neal thanked Dr. Waters for his leadership and perseverance. The Mayor
asked Mr. Massey to ensure that the public is informed about the completion of the project and he
asked staff to bring back the plan for the use of the remaining bond monies.
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 6-20). City Secretary Chapa
said Item 15 was withdrawn. Council members requested that Items 14, 18, 19 and 20 be discussed.
There were no comments from the audience. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
6.a. M2001-164
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Freese and
Nichols Inc. in the amount of $69,500 for engineering services for an annual inspection and
monitoring program at Wesley Seale Dam.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kirmison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
6.b. M2001-165
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with James L.
Christie in the amount of $21,600 for Wesley Seale Dam non -remote instrumentation
reading.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
7. M2001-166
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a final Change Order (No.
8) in the deductive amount of ($34,376.78) with ASI -RCC Inc. of Buena Vista, Colorado,
for the Wesley Seale Dam spillway stabilization project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
8. M2001-167
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies, for the following
amounts, for approximately 2,100 gas meters in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0105-
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01 based on low bid and only bid for estimated annual expenditure of $153,432. The term
of the contracts will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional
twelve month periods. These meters will be used by the Gas Department and funds have
been budgeted in FY00-01.
National Meter, Inc. McGinnis Industrial Sales, Inc. Grand
Lancaster. OH Houston. TX Total:
Bid Item 1 Bid Items 2 - 7 $153,432
$90,000 $63,432
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
9. M2001-168
Motion approving a supply agreement with Mueller Company, Decatur, Illinois, for approx.
4,625 gas meter valves ranging in size from 1"-1 1/2" in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI -0113-01 based on low total bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $48,025. The term
of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two
additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager
or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department for FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
10. M2001-169
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 635 magnesium anodes with
Diamond Edge, Lytle, Texas, based on low bid, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -
0114 -01 for a total estimated annual expenditure of $53,510. The term of the contract will
be twelve months with option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods,
subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have
been budgeted by the Gas Department in FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kirmison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
11. M2001-170
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a twelve-month maintenance
agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company in the amount of $57,150.67 for hardware and
operating system maintenance based on sole source.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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12.a. M2001-171
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for public health
services with the Texas Department of Health for a new fluoride storage and feed facility as
part of the chemical storage and feed system addition and upgrade project at the O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
12.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024435
Ordinance appropriating $141,435 from the Texas Department of Health in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund for the purchase, installation, operation and maintenance of
fluoridation equipment.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
13. M2001-172
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in
the amount of $20,828.80 with Bexar Environmental Services Inc. of San Antonio, Texas,
for the remediation of City Hall Floor 1 project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
15. WITHDRAWN
cngineerir -sei vices contact :.. thc amoul.t of $49,090 for a total fcc not to exceed $98,180
with Shiner, Moscicy and Associates for thc Rcgional Transportation Authority
16.a. M2001-174
Motion accepting a restricted $10,000 donation from the Blanche Moore Foundation for the
Corpus Christi Magic Blanche Moore Baseball Team.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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16.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024437
Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from the Blanche Moore Foundation in the No. 6010 Trust
Fund - Youth Sports for the expenses of the Corpus Christi Magic Blanche Moore Baseball
Team; amending Ordinance No. 024130, which adopted the FY00-01 Budget by adding
$10,000 in the No. 6010 Trust Fund - Youth Sports.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
17. RESOLUTION NO. 024438
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept an additional $54,552
from the amended Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-30-00 for a revised
total of $558,552, contingent upon receipt of the grant offer, for the purchase of a
replacement ARFF truck with extendible elevated waterway and personal protective clothing.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
20.1. ORDINANCE NO. 024442
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 4,417.04 -square feet, 10 -feet wide utility easement out
of Lots R, S, U, and V, Block 9, Corpus Christi Industrial District Section 2; requiring the
owner, Overhead Door Corporation (Owner), d/b/a Horton Automatics, to comply with the
specified conditions and replat the property within 180 days at owner's expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
20.1.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024443
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Sanitary Sewer
Maintenance Agreement with Overhead Door Corporation (owner), d/b/a Horton
Automatics, requiring owner to fully maintain the sanitary sewer line in the easement and
in return allowing owner the right to use the 10 -foot wide (3,508.24 -square feet) utility
easement out of Lot V, Block 9, Corpus Christi Industrial District, Section 2, from manhole
to manhole with specified conditions; establishing a fee of $4,385.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 14, bus stop improvements. Mr. Kevin Stowers,
Assistant Director of Engineering Services, explained that this change order provides for the
installation of Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) bus stops along South Alameda. He said
the funding is being provided by RTA as part of their 2001 funding agreement, which was approved
about a month ago but was not appropriated at that time. He said the remaining RTA funds will be
addressed through the budget process. Responding to Council Members Colmenero and Scott, Mr.
Stowers said this will provide a concrete pad but will not involve pull-outs, nor will it affect the time
line of the project. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024436
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from the Regional Transportation Authority in the No.
3530 Street Bond Fund for Special Projects 2001 Street Improvement Program; amending
the FY00-01 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 024162 by adding $500,000 to the
Street Capital Improvement Program Fund.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
14.b. M2001-173
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 4 in the
amount of $71,183.15 with Hans -Anderson for the Alameda/Santa Fe/Weber overlay project
for bus stop improvements on Alameda Street funded by the Regional Transportation
Authority.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 18, Bay Trail Phase 3. Mr. David Seiler, City Traffic
Engineer, explained the history of the previous two phases of the Bay Trail project. He explained that
the 20% local share for the third phase of the project will be achieved through a partnership with the
Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, which has agreed to provide $325,500 for the acquisition
of the property related to the project. Bay Trail Phase 3, a 3.74 -mile hike and bike trail, will begin
at the intersection of South Padre Island Drive and Ennis Joslin Road and extend westward along
the Cayo del Oso. He said the plan is to eventually extend the Bay Trail project all the way to Laguna
Shores Road.
Responding to Council members' questions, Mr. Seiler said staff has been discussing with
the property owners the acquisition of two properties along the Cayo del Oso with the intent of
maintaining the property in its natural state. He said the asphalt trail would be a minimum of 10 -feet
wide and include a parking lot at the north end. Mr. Seiler and Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of
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Engineering Services, explained that Oso Parkway will eventually be built as the property in that area
is developed. Mr. Seiler said the two property owners have provided letters stating that they are
willing to work with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program for the sale of that property, a
large amount of which is located in wetlands areas. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 024439
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the
Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,462,032 for a Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program Grant to construct Bay Trail Phase 3.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 19, beautification grant. Responding to Council
Member Scott, Ms. Patricia Garcia, Intergovernmental Relations, said that if the city receives the
award, the site will be determined in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation and
Beautify Corpus Christi Association. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
19. RESOLUTION NO. 024440
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in
partnership with Beautify Corpus Christi Association to Keep Texas Beautiful for a
Governor's Community Achievement Award in the amount of $265,000 for landscaping
along state -maintained highways in the Corpus Christi area.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 20, grant application to establish a motor vehicle theft
enforcement team. He referred to a letter from State Rep. Vilma Luna, who urged the city and
Nueces County to work together to apply for an Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA)
grant. Ms. Pat Eldridge, Corpus Christi Police Department, explained that for the last year the county
has been a member of the Coastal Bend Automotive Theft Prevention Task Force. She said city staff
asked the county if they wished to have an officer be a member of the city's task force as well, but
they declined. However, the city's task force will work in conjunction with the Coastal Bend Task
Force, which covers seven counties (including Nueces County).
Ms. Eldridge said staff will present their grant application in Austin in June with a decision
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to be made that month. She said if the city receives the grant, the funds will be available September
1, 2001, and they would allow for the hiring of three additional civilian employees and, if notified
soon enough, the city will be able to add three additional positions to the Police Academy which
begins in June. City Manager Garcia noted that this grant is different from other state grants in that
it is funded through an annual $1 fee on every insured vehicle in Texas charged to the insurance
companies. Consequently, the grant funding does not decrease over time and remains in perpetuity
(the grant is funded at 100% the first two years and goes to 80% thereafter).
Council Member Kinnison asked Ms. Eldridge if she was aware that the existing task force
was intending to request an additional $400,000 from the ATPA. Ms. Eldridge replied that she knew
that were requesting additional equipment, but she did not know it was that amount. Mr. Kinnison
said it appears that the city and county will be competing with each other for the grant monies. He
said there were representatives from the Coastal Bend Task Force who wished to discuss this issue.
Lt. Eden Garcia, Director of the Coastal Bend Automotive Theft Prevention Task Force, said
he is concerned that his organization will no longer be funded and three employees will lose their
jobs. He said since the task force was formed, they have recovered over $700,000 worth of vehicles
in the seven counties. Lt. Garcia and members of the task force then responded to several questions
from Council members. He said if the task force's grant is renewed, they intend to install two more
officers in the Corpus Christi area to work with various agencies.
The City Manager said most of the auto thefts in the Coastal Bend occur within the Corpus
Christi city limits. He said the city does not have the resources to adequately deal with the calls they
receive every day from people whose cars have been stolen. This grant will double the city's capacity
to investigate those thefts, including auditing salvage yards.
Police Chief Pete Alvarez said city staff had lengthy discussions with the county to try to
establish a combined task force in accordance with Rep. Luna's letter; however, the county opted
to remain with the Coastal Bend Task Force. He said the city's next option was to apply for the grant
itself, adding that they intend to share information with the task force. Additional discussion ensued.
Mr. Garcia and Chief Alvarez said they had not anticipated any controversy about this
proposal and they did not know that task force members would be attending the Council meeting.
The Police Chief added that city staff was not aware the ATPA funds were available until they
received the letter from Rep. Luna in March. He said he did not know whether the city's participation
in the grant application would jeopardize the task force's funding. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes:
20. RESOLUTION NO. 024441
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $512,685 to the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) to
establish a motor vehicle theft enforcement team and implement a public awareness
campaign in an effort to reduce auto thefts in the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
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The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
21. Case No. 0401-01. Corpus Christi Medical Center: A change of zoning from a "B-4" General
Business District to an "I-3" Heavy Industrial District on Chris -Rae Addition, Block 1, being
a 0.277 acre out of Lot 3, located on the west side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 600
feet south of South Padre Island Drive.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"I-3" Heavy Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a special permit for a medical helipad
subject to a site plan and two (2) conditions. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change.
Mr. Colmenero made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and passed. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 024444
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Corpus Christi Medical Center by
changing the zoning map in reference to 0.277 acre out of Lot 3, Block 1, Chris -Rae
Addition, (currently zoned "B-4" General Business District) by granting a Special Permit for
a medical helipad subject to a site plan and two (2) conditions; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal referred to Item 22, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
22. Case No. 0401-02, Jubilee Development: A change of zoning from an "AB" Professional
Office District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Windsor Park Unit 4, Block
34, Lots 9 and 10, located on the east side of Everhart Road, approximately 450 feet north
of McArdle Road.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr.
Kelly made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Colmenero, and passed. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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May 8, 2001
Page 14
22. ORDINANCE NO. 024445
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Jubilee Development by changing the
zoning map in reference to Lots 9 and 10, Block 34, Windsor Park Unit 4, from "AB"
Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 24, geographic system basemap. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
24. M2001-175
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for the
Geographic Information System (GIS) and Surveying Services in the amount of $658,480
with Thompson Professional Group Inc. of Houston, Texas for the update and conversion
of Geographic System Basemap.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
Due to time constraints, Mayor Neal suggested that Item 25 be deferred until next week.
25. POSTPONED
Resolution reafftintii,g and ainei.di..g f naueial polities adept.,d by Res.,lutia.. No. 023319
level.
*************
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 26, redistricting plan. There were no comments from
the audience. The Mayor acknowledged Rep. Vilma Luna's vote against the plan and her support of
the Coastal Bend delegation and the citizens of Nueces County. He said the plan came within three
votes of being defeated in the House of Representatives. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
26. RESOLUTION NO, 024434
Resolution adamantly and unqualifiedly opposing the redistricting plan approved by the
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May 8, 2001
Page 15
Redistricting Committee of the Texas House of Representatives; urging in the strongest
possible terms that the Texas Legislature reject the plan and that the Governor veto the plan
if passed.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye."
Mayor Neal called for a brief recess.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal reconvened the regular meeting and referred to Item 27, the public hearing
regarding the City of Corpus Christi's proposed FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP)
that is the application for funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs He said the
Planning Commission held their public hearing on March 21, 2001.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the following allocations: CDBG - $5,082,000;
HOME - $1,992,000; ESG - $173,000; reprogrammed funds - $310,736; and program income from
rehabilitation program (estimate) - $750,000. Mr. Utter explained the process for applying for these
program funds, which are awarded in August. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to open
the public hearing.
Mayor Neal referred to Attachment "D," which summarizes all of the grant requests. (Note:
Attachment "D" is also included as part of these minutes.) The Mayor called for public comment
and Council comment on each of the items. There were no comments on Items 1 or 2.
Ms. Rosa Jackson, Chairperson of the Westhaven Terrace Residence Committee, spoke in
favor of Item 3, a request for $52,000 for reconstruction of an existing sidewalk along Glenfield
Drive. She said there are handicapped children who have to go to the end of the block to catch the
Care -B bus and it is very difficult because of the disrepair of the sidewalks. Mr. Longoria asked staff
to place that item on a list for reprogrammed funds. Mr. Utter explained that sidewalks are eligible
for CDBG funds in order to make curb cuts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA); sidewalk reconstruction by itself is not necessarily an eligible activity.
Referring to Item 5, Mr. Utter said staff estimates that $202,000 in individual requests for
ADA compliance will be eligible for CDBG funds. He said the planned projects affect portions of
the following streets: Mustang Trail, Alameda, Mt. Carmel Parkway, Leopard, Peach Tree, Cedar
Pass, South Staples, Peoples Street T -Head, and Mary Grett School locations.
Ms. Crystal Lyons, 13901 Cabana North, said some of the individual ADA requests date back
to 1997 and there is not a plan in place to implement them. She asked the Council to not move any
funds out of Item 5 and she said she hopes next year the ADA requests will receive much more
money. Responding to Mr. Colmenero, Mr. Utter said staff estimates that tens of millions of dollars
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in curb cuts are needed and there is a bill pending in the Texas Legislature to assist with that. He
added that some of the requested projects are only partially eligible for CDBG funds.
There were no comments regarding Items 6, 7 or 8. Mr. Colmenero referred to Item 9 and
asked about the sidewalks and curb cuts around the MHMR area. Mr. Utter said in the past the city
has had a sidewalk repair program in the bond programs. With regard to this item, city staff and the
Planning Commission felt these curb cuts were not the highest priority. There were no comments
on Items 10, 11 or 12.
Mr. Garrett asked if the recommendation for $200,000 for Item 13 will complete the design
and construction of a covered sports pavilion at Ben Garza Park, and Mr. Utter replied that it will.
There were no comments on Items 14, 16, 17 or 19, and Mr. Utter explained Items 15, 18, 20 and
21. Mr. Garrett asked if Items 20 and 21 are a duplication of the Weed and Seed program. Mr. Utter
said the demolition/replacement and relocation grants complement the efforts of that organization.
There were no comments on Item 22.
Referring to Item 23 (Dr. H.P. Garcia Park Phase 2), Mr. Longoria asked if $300,000 had
been allocated to this project last year. Mr. Utter said staff is waiting for the master plan to be
completed and when it is the city can apply for matching funds from the state. There were no
comments on Item 24 and Mr. Utter briefly explained Items 25, 26, 27 and 28. There were no
comments on Item 29.
Mr. Paul McKimmy, 15629 Three Fathoms Bank Dr., said he was representing I -Tech, a non-
profit organization interested in establishing business incubation in Corpus Christi. Referring to Item
30, he said there is strong public opinion in favor of business incubation and the recommendation
of $300,000 in funding is an opportunity to leverage even more monies.
Mr. Longoria said that Item 30 is also an effort to house several small and minority business
assistance programs, such as MBOC. Mr. Colmenero said he hopes this project promotes growth in
other areas as well. Mr. Scott requested additional information about I -Tech.
Responding to Mr. Kinnison, Mr. Utter said Item 30 came about as a result of previous
Council requests and recommendations by city staff, who have been working with several
organizations (including I -Tech and MBOC) on the business incubator concept. Mr. Kelly asked
about the use of the funding. Mr. Utter said the Council will make the final decision about the
location of the business incubator. He noted that the old HEB facility was originally suggested
because a vacant building is very detrimental in a low-income area. There were no comments on
Item 31.
Mr. Rene Cantu, Chairman of MBOC, spoke in favor of Item 32 and thanked the Council for
their past and future support of the organization.
There were no comments on Items 33 and 34, and Mr. Utter explained Items 35, 36 and 37.
Referring to Item 37, Mr. Kelly questioned how many people may be intimidated by or unaware of
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Page 17
the process of obtaining rehabilitation services for their homes. Mr. Utter said staff goes to the senior
centers and neighborhood meetings to promote this program, and he explained how the process
works. Mr. Kelly said he wants to help young families get into homes of their own. Mr. Utter said
the city has a mortgage credit certificate program. Mr. Noyola asked if this program was designed
just for senior citizens. Mr. Utter replied that while many of the participants are elderly, young
families are assisted as well.
Ms. Patty Ramos, representing the Moody High School Civic -Minded Students, spoke in
favor of Item 38 (rolled curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements in the Manshiem area and
reconstruction of Manshiem Street). She noted that last year the project received $25,000 for
preliminary design and she asked about the status of it. Ms. Mary Frances Teniente, Design
Engineer, said staff is sending out requests for proposals and will select a consultant; the design
should be completed by the end of this year.
Mr. Danny Noyola, sponsor of the Moody Civic -Minded Students, referred to Item 30. He
said the idea of a business incubator is long overdue and he suggested that the incubator be located
at Texas A&M -Corpus Christi, the east or west campuses of Del Mar, the Chamber of Commerce,
or existing city buildings.
Mr. Kinnison said the Council needs to be given a plan for long-term projects. Mr. Norbert
Hart, Director of Housing and Community Development, said staff will provide the Council with
a flow -chart. Mr. Longoria referred to Item 43 (Sunnybrook/Evelyn/Gollihar/Kostoryz area street
and drainage improvements). Mr. Utter and Mr. Hart explained that projects such as this are broken
down into more manageable parts. They said they will provide additional information. Ms. Teniente
responded to questions from Mr. Noyola and Mr. Colmenero. Mr. Utter also briefly explained Items
39 and 40 and there were no comments on Items 41 or 42.
Ms. Patty Ramos also addressed Item 43, saying that the Moody students collected over 1,300
signatures of people who support improvements to the streets in the Sunnybrook area. She also
showed a video prepared by the Moody students which illustrates the need for the street projects. Mr.
Danny Noyola thanked Council members and city staff for assisting the Moody students with their
civic projects. In response to Council members' questions, Mr. Utter and Ms. Teniente further
explained the process for the drainage and street improvements.
Mr. Garrett asked about the time line for Item 44 (T.C. Ayers Park pavilion bleachers). Mr.
Utter replied that six months after the funding is received, this project should be ready for
construction. There were no comments on Items 45 or 46.
Mr. Paul Black spoke in favor of Item 47, Ballet Nacional Hispanic Arts Center. He said his
wife, Barbara Canales Black, had to go out of town but she made a video explaining her plans for
the facility located at 1601 N. Mesquite, which she hopes will become the first Hispanic arts center
in Heritage Park. Mr. Oscar Aldama and Mr. Edgar Farrera also spoke in favor of Item 47 and they
responded to Council members' questions. Mr. Utter explained that the project qualifies for CDBG
funding to address city code violations but the cost to acquire the building is not eligible. A brief
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Page 18
discussion ensued about the project, including parking. There were no comments on Item 48.
Mr. Longoria asked about Item 49, Coastal Bend Community Foundation. Mr. Utter
explained that the foundation is requesting funds to preserve Artesian Park as a significant historical
site and to develop a vacant parking lot adjacent to the property which would be dedicated to the city.
There were no comments on Items 50 or 51.
Mayor Neal questioned Item 52, developmentally appropriate playground at Rose Shaw
Special Emphasis School. Mr. Utter explained that the CDBG program has funded similar
playgrounds at Galvan and Casa Linda elementary schools. He said the unique aspect is that the
schools agree to maintain the playgrounds and open them to the public. Ms. Pamela Garza, Vice
President of the Shaw SES School PTA, spoke in favor of Item 52, adding that they have had
fundraisers for the project. There were no comments on Items 53, 54, 55, 56 or 57.
Mr. Utter addressed Item 58, Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA)
weatherization program. He said this is a worthwhile leveraging program in which the city
participates. In response to Mr. Longoria, Mr. Larry Rodriguez, representing NCCAA, said the
available matching funds are $295,691 for the weatherization program for 70 homes per year. Mr.
Longoria requested a one-year budget for that program. There were no comments on Item 59.
Ms. Lillie White, representing Tract 16 Neighborhood Council, spoke in favor of Item 60,
a proposal to rehabilitate and expand the organization's facility at 2835 Blake Street and new
construction of office space. She said the project will provide needed space for the NCCAA's intake
services and operations.
A representative of the YWCA spoke in favor of Item 61, a request to renovate the hall
restroom and locker facility to comply with ADA standards.
Ms. Crystal Lyons commented on ADA compliance. She said the Texas Department of
Licensing Regulations can certify the plans for construction projects over $50,000 to indicate if they
are substantially compliant with ADA specifications. She questioned who will ensure ADA
compliance for projects under $50,000. Mr. Utter replied that the city requires either its own or
outside architects or engineers to certify projects which receive ADA funding. Mayor Neal said that
during the Council's retreat on May 7th, he asked staff to give the Council the transition plan for
meeting ADA regulations. City Manager Garcia noted that many older facilities are not ADA
compliant and need to be renovated, while federal law requires that new non -private facilities meet
those regulations.
Mayor Neal referred to the ESG program and there were no comments on the eight funding
requests. With regard to the HOME program, Mr. Utter briefly explained the six projects, noting that
the staff and Planning Commission were recommending the same funding amounts for all of them.
Mr. Kelly asked about Item 5, new construction. Mr. Utter said the proposal is to increase the loans
by $5,000 each to $20,000 each.
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May 8, 2001
Page 19
The Council then made its funding decisions and it was suggested that they work off of the
Planning Commission's recommendations. (Note: The preliminary funding awards are listed in
Attachment "D. ' )
Mr. Garrett referred to Item 53, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries. He said he had heard that
one of the sections would be closed. Rev. Ed Seegers, Executive Director, said no changes are
planned.
With regard to the CDBG program, Mayor Neal said the only difference between the
recommendations of city staff and the Planning Commission were for Items 47 and 49. On Item 47
(Ballet Nacional Hispanic Arts Center), staff recommended no funding and the Planning
Commission recommended $73,715. On Item 49 (Coastal Bend Community Foundation -Artesian
Park), staff suggested $173,715 and the Planning Commission recommended $100,000.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to approve the Planning Commission's recommendations for
funding the CDBG projects, seconded by Mr. Kinnison. A voice vote was called and the motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Longoria made a motion to provide backup funding in the following amounts if Item 30
(business incubator) does not materialize in one year: $100,000 to Item 38 (rolled curb and
gutter/sidewalk improvements in the Manshiem area) and $200,000 to Item 49 (Coastal Bend
Community Foundation). The motion was seconded by Mr. Kinnison and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Kinnison made a motion, seconded by Mr. Colmenero, to approve the Planning
Commission's recommendations for the ESG program. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Noyola
made a motion, seconded by Mr. Colmenero, to approve the funding requests for the HOME
program. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Utter said that on May 23-26 the National Community Development Association will
be meeting in Corpus Christi. He also announced that since he will be retiring from the city in
January 2002, this is the last time he will be involved in the annual CAAP program. He noted that
Mrs. Jo Ann Dominguez, Community Development Administrator, will be retiring in May 2001 and
he thanked her and other city staff for their efforts.
Mayor Neal said that even though there are many more requests than there are funds
available, he encouraged the applicants to continue going through the process every year. He thanked
the Planning Commission and city staff.
Ms. Patty Ramos thanked several students involved in the Moody Civic -Minded Students'
project.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 8:40 p.m. on May 8, 2001.
ATTACHMENT"D"
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2001 ANNUAL ACTION
FY2001 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2001 CDBG PROGRAM
Fund/project (Southmoreland)brought forward into FY2001 CDBG Program
Total FY2001 CDBG Program
Recommended CDBG Program
$ 5,082,000
$ 310,736
$ 750,000
$ 6,142,736
138.783
$ 6,281,519
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1
ADA Compliance - Ayers Street between
Alameda/Staples and Port Ave.
Additional design and reconstruction of curb ramps,
sidewalk, minor pavement repair and minor drainage
improvements to achieve ADA compliance on Ayers Street
between Alameda/Staples and Port Avenue. Partially
eligible
1
2
ADA Compliance - Brentwood Street
Reconstruction of existing sidewalk, 15001.f. and sections
of curb and gutter, approximately 1000 I.f. along the
westside of Brentwood Street adjacent to the Sam
Houston Elementary School. Partially eligible
3
147,000
3
ADA Compliance - Glenfield Drive
Reconstruction of existing sidewalk, 90 I.f. along Glenfield
Drive within the Westhaven Terrace Subdivision. Partially
eligible
5
52,000
4
ADA Compliance - Hustlin Hornet Drive
Reconstruction of short existing sidewalk sections,
approximately 50 I.f. plus 8 curb ramps along the
southside of Hustlin Hornet Road adjacent to the School
frontage. Partially eligible
13
37,500
5
ADA Compliance - Individual Requests
Design and construction of existing sidewalk and curb
ramps, pavement markings, minor pavement repair and
minor drainage improvements on city streets requested by
persons with disabilities. Partially eligible
16
526,000
202,000
202,000
202,000
6
ADA Compliance - Leopard Street between Rose &
Palm
Design of sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings,
minor pavement repairs and minor drainage reconstruction
improvements on Leopard Street between Rose and Palm
Drive. Partially eligible
17
25,000
7
ADA Compliance - Mary Grett School Area
Design of curb ramps, sidewalk, driveways, minor curb
and gutter improvements and payment repair to achieve
ADA Compliance on streets leading to Mary Grett School.
Will be added to project #5. Partially eligible
21
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
8
ADA Compliance - Memorial Hospital Area
Design of curb ramps, sidewalk, driveways, minor curb
and gutter improvements and pavement repair to achieve
ADA Compliance on streets in the area of Memorial
Hospital. Will be added to project #5. Partially eligible
23
50,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
1
2
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9
ADA Compliance - MHMR Area
Design and construction of existing curb ramps, sidewalk,
driveways, minor curb and gutter improvements and
pavement repair to achieve ADA Compliance on the
streets leading to MHMR offices on Brownlee Street.
Partially eligible
25
690,000
10
ADA Compliance Municipal Building
Preliminary evaluation and design to achieve ADA
compliance of the Street Services and Solid Waste
Administration Building.
28
18,000
11
ADA Compliance - Spohn Hospital Area
Design of sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings,
minor pavement repairs and minor drainage,
improvements on streets in the immediate area of Spohn
Hospital. Will be added to project #5. Partially eligible
29
40,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
12
ADA Compliance - Tarlton between Port to Ayers
Street
Design of sidewalk, curb ramps, pavement markings,
minor pavement repairs and minor drainage reconstruction
improvements on Tarlton Street between Port Ave and
Ayers Street. Will be added to project #5. Partially
eligible
31
50,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
13
Ben Garza Park Sports Pavilion
Design and construction of a covered sports pavilion at
Ben Garza Park next to the existing Ben Garza
Gymnasium.
33
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
14
City Wide Housing Assessment
Proposes meeting community needs for providing "Public
Services", "Technical Assistance" and "Planning and
Research" by conducting a City-wide Housing
Assessment.
A Fair Housing Assessment Plan will be done in
accordance with HUD Fair Housing regulations and will be
included in the FY2003 Consolidated Plan.
34
66,833
65,770
65,770
65,770
15
Code Enforcement
Sixty five percent (65%) of the Code Enforcement effort to
eliminate slum and blight, including removal of
substandard structures, high weeds, debris, garbage,
trash and other health hazards to the public is spent in
target areas. The general fund supports one hundred
percent (100%) of the clean up and mowing involved in
the elimination of slum and blight. This request is to
provide only twenty percent (20%) of the staffing cost to
supplement the efforts in eligible CDBG areas.
37
103,566
103,566
103,566
103,566
16
Community Conferences
Proposes meeting community needs for providing "Public
Services:, "Technical Assistance" and "Training" in the
following three (3) areas: Fair Housing Conference, ADA
/ Accessibility to Places of public accommodation, Hate
crimes / Violence and gang problems.
38
20,580
17
Comprehensive Planning Assistance
Impact fee assessment for road, water, wastewater,
stormwater, and park infrastructure.
40
30,000
2
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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Request
Staff
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18
Comprehensive Planning Assistance
Comprehensive Planning for the City of Corpus Christi
includes all areas inside the city limits and the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The Comprehensive Planning
program is an ongoing effort to develop new plans and
regularly update previously adopted plans. Staff drafts of
the plans include input from affected public agencies such
as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas general Land
Office, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks
and Wildlife, Texas Natural Resources and Conservation
Commission, and other affected governmental entities.
Before any plans can be approved by the City Council
public input in the form of public hearings are conducted
by city staff and city boards including the Planning
Commission and the City Council.
42
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
19
Dedicate Housing Compliance Officer
Annual salary for dedicated "Housing" Compliance Officer
(Grade 27) for a three (3) year period.
43
40,740
20
Demolition
Elimination of slum and blight, including removal of
substandard structures, high weeds, debris, garbage,
trash and other health hazards to the public in target
areas. Demolition of substandard structures in target
areas occurs via three methods: 1. Grants for low-income,
elderly and disabled owners. Average of 26 at $3,200
each, requesting $83,200; 2. Target area demolition
reimbursed via payment from owner or lien. Average of
25 at $4,500 each, requesting $112,500; 3. Special
projects: "Clean Sweep:, partnership with the Texas
National Guard to Eliminate substandard structures that
are also involved in drug activity. Funding covers ancillary
expenses of asbestos removal and clean up before and
after the Guard demolishes the structures at their cost.
Average 20 missions at $500 each times two missions per
year, requesting $20,000.
52
215,700
160,000
160,000
160,000
21
Demolition/Replacement and Relocation Grant
Funds are used to demolish structures of property owners
being assisted through the Demolition/Replacement Loan
Program. Under the program existing structures are
demolished and a new replacement unit is reconstructed.
It is anticipated that 20-25 units will be demolished and
reconstructed. ($125,000 for demolition)
Part of these funds will be used to provide grants to assist
these homeowners with their relocation costs and related
expenses while their house is being reconstructed.
($82,000)
53
207,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
22
Doss/Coke/Cleveland/Lester/ Leopard/Mestina &
Leopard Area Street Improvements
Preliminary design of phased in street improvements
including pavements and underground drainage, curb,
gutters, sidewalks, driveways and compliance with ADA
guidelines.
54
42,000
23
Dr. H.P. Garcia Park: Phase 2
Rehabilitating the existing recreational facilities as well as
constructing concrete trails, loop road system, picnic
areas, athletic fields, skateboard facilities, parking,
lighting, and landscape improvements.
59
250,000
3
#
PRO JECT8DESCRIPTION '
Page
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Staff
Recomm.Council
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24
Driscoll Village Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk
Improvements
Preliminary design of replacement of cub and gutter, minor
drainage and sidewalk improvements in the Driscoll
Village Subdivision. Streets included are Mimosa St.,
Azalea Dr., Gardenia Dr., Ligustrum Dr., Nandina Dr.,
Acacia Dr. and Mueller adjacent to Oak Park Elementary
School. Partially eligible
60
30,000
25
Emergency Repair Grant
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 for homeowners
who are very low income elderly and/or persons with
disabilities. A majority of the repairs are for roofing,
plumbing, electrical, heating and structural. It is
anticipated that emergency repairs will be performed on
130-135 units.
62
850,000
850,000
850,000
850,000
26
Flour Bluff Estates Phase 1 Street Improvements
Reconstruction of street pavement to 28' B -B,
underground storm sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalks and
driveways for the following streets: Jane, Scotland, Webb,
Claride and Mounts.
63
985,000
985,000
985,000
985,000
27
Garcia Arts Education Center Area Street
Improvements, Phase 2
Additional funds for design and R.O.W. acquisition for
street improvements along the west side of 18th and
remaining sections of 18th street between Agnes Street
and Mary Street and Marguerite Street between 18th and
17t Street.
65
55,000
55,000
55,000
55,000
28
General Administration
Administrative support for CDBG, HOME and Emergency
Shelter Grant programs. This activity is responsible for
planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision,
monitoring and management. Technical assistance is
provided for special projects that foster housing and
community development opportunities.
67
430,000
430,000
430,000
430,000
29
Greenwood Branch Library
Adding a partition in the meeting room to allow joint use by
the Library and the Corpus Christi Literacy Council.
68
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
30
Lease Purchase of building for Business Incubator
Lease purchase of HEB Building to facilitate the initial and
growth of businesses and to promote higher paying jobs
to the Corpus Christi economic base by lending support to
promising ventures. Multi -funding.
69
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
31
Legal Research and Public Resources Periodicals
Proposes meeting community needs for providing "Public
Services:, "Technical Assistance" and "Training" in the
following two (2) areas: Bureau of National Affairs - EEOC
Compliance Manuals; Bureau of National Affairs - ADA
Compliance Manuals.
75
3,320
4
5
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Page
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Staff .
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Minority Business Opportunity Committee
MBOC is an information clearinghouse for the City of
Corpus Christi that provides comprehensive information
on certifications and contracting opportunities from all
levels of government. MBOC is the first contact
information resource for sub -contractors, general
contractors, entrepreneurs, and government officials in
regards to small business opportunities. Additionally,
MBOC has designed and implemented a business
communications and leadership development program
that targets at -risk youth.
77
110,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
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Neighborhood Park Improvements
Design and construction for playground renovations, multi-
purpose courts, walkways, trails, landscape and lighting
improvements at Chiquito, Lawson and Prescott Parks.
82
350,000
34
Oak Park Replacement Restrooms
Design, demolition and construction of ADA compatible
replacement restroom facility at Oak Park similar to Price
Park Restrooms Project.
83
100,000
35
Recreation Center Security Systems
Procuring professional services to evaluate, design and
implement security systems and lighting for the recreation
center facilities.
84
78,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
36
Rehabilitation Loan Servicing and Delinquent Payment
Collection
Administration of loans provided to low income
homeowners funded through the Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
85
53,738
53,738
53,738
53,738
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Rehabilitation Services
Provide support services to low and moderate income
persons, such as loan processing, development of specs
and plans, inspections, housing counseling and other
related services associated with the various loan and
grant programs.
87
580,000
580,000
580,000
580,000
38
Rolled Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk in Manshiem Area &
Reconstruction of Manshiem Street
Design of 1,800 LF of curb, gutter and 1,800 LF of
sidewalks to be replaced, hydraulic analyses of existing
storm sewer systems that drain the area between
Sunnybrook and McArdle Road connected to the outfall on
Gollihar.
88
105,000
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Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program provides
loans to low income homeowners to repair and
improvement to their house. It is anticipated that 10-15
units will be rehabilitated and 20-25 units will be
reconstructed.
90
950,000
950,000
950,000
950,000
40
Southmoreland Addition Street Improvement Phase
3A & 4A
Eliminate a one block street section between improved
streets. Reconstruction of street pavement, underground
storm sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and driveways to 28'
B -B with 8 -inch waterline replacement is included.
91
138,000
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Southside Senior Center Design
Site location study and design for a new senior center
facility approximately 7250 sq. Ft. in size. The new
center is necessary to service the demographic needs of
the southside service area of Corpus Christi.
93
78,000
42
Summer Clean Up Program
Removal of junk, debris and litter from property owners of
the elderly or physically challenged.
94
100,000
43*
Sunnybrook/Evelyn/Gollihar/Kostoryz Road Area
Street and Drainage Improvements
Preliminary design of curb and gutter replacement and
pavement resurfacing for the streets in this area: Evelyn,
Helen, Green Grove, Townsend, Nesbitt, Theresa, Odem,
Nicholson, Ross, Woodland, Southwood and west side of
Kostoryz Road.
94-A
35,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
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T.C. Ayers Park Pavilion Bleachers
Construction and installation of outdoor bleachers and
drinking fountains on concrete pads. Work would be done
with in-house labor.
95
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
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Weed & Seed Program
The Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive multi -
agency approach to combating violent crime, drug use and
gang activity in high crime neighborhoods. The goals are
to "weed" out crime from targeted neighborhoods and to
"seed" the target site with a wide range of crime
prevention programs and human services to prevent crime
from re -occurring within the targeted area.
96
70,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
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Woodlawn Park Sports Pavilion
Design and construction of a covered sports pavilion at
Woodlawn Park next to the existing Oak Park Recreation
Center. This facility would be similar to, but smaller than,
the recently completed T.C. Ayers Park Sports pavilion.
97
125,000
TOTAL CITY PROJECTS
9,225,477
5,626,074
5,626,074
5,626,074
* Inadvertently omitted from project proposal submitted 2-15-2001
Revised March 21, 2001
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Ballet Nacional Hispanic Arts Center
Create an Hispanic Arts Center to house, showcase and exhibit
Hispanic art and culture as well as host workshops, lectures,
demonstrations and hands-on activities to medium and low
income school aged children, adults and senior citizen's center.
Partially eligible
98
281,475
73,715
73,715
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Boys and Girls Club
Exterior renovations to swimming pool, sidewalks, parking lot
and landscaping.
111
75,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
49
Coastal Bend Community Foundation
The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is requesting funds
under two categories of CDBG funding guidelines: 1. Historic
preservation; and 2. An activity that addresses slums or blight
on a spot basis. The Artesian Park project will preserve the
park as a significant historical site and develop a vacant parking
lot adjacent to the property. The existing location will be a
comprehensive world-class urban park illustrating Corpus
Christi's role in the United States -Mexico War of 1846 to 1848.
117
400,000
173,715
100,000
100,000
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Corpus Christi Art Foundation Inc/dbaSouth Texas Institute
for the Arts
Purchase of a metal building and related items to provide a
secure service area for flammable and toxic materials at Garcia
Arts Education Center currently stored inside the building.
130
14,850
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Corpus Christi Hope House
Replace sidewalks (ADA) build driveway, remove asphalt,
rebuild storage/garage, install privacy fence, repair roof 630/658
Robinson, paint 630/658 Robinson, upgrade bathrooms,
landscape front/back yard, add playground.
139
52,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
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Corpus Christi Independent School District/Rose Shaw SES
Rose Shaw Special Emphasis School Developmentally
appropriate playground for young children.
149
33,985
33,985
33,985
33,985
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Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc.
Replace a fire escape on the second floor of our Meadows
Complex; replace the roofs of the Vineyard Service Building and
the Loaves & Fishes and Rainbow House; Building and to reseal
the roof of the Meadows Complex; replace three windows of the
Rainbow House Building; replace two deteriorating kitchen walls
at Loaves & Fishes; reconfigure a portion of Rainbow House to
provide for better supervision and to add six additional beds for
family use; and repair exterior and interior cracks and holes in
the walls and foundation of the Loaves & Fishes and Rainbow
House building.
165
69,405
69,405
69,405
69,405
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Del Mar College Foundation, Inc.
Construct the 24,000 square foot Center for Early Learning on
the Del Mar College Campus. This Center will have 11
classrooms and 4 playgrounds. It will be licensed for 160
children and serve over 300 children, infancy through age 12 in
day, evening, and weekend care. The center will serve low
income families and will provide a vital hands-on, state-of-the-art
model teaching facility to train child care workers and students
on the latest educational child care and development
techniques.
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250,000
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Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc.
Renovate approximately 11,400 square feet of building space to
improve the efficient and effective use of the facility.
202
700,000
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Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, Inc.
ADA state Compliance and rehabilitation. ADA State
Compliance as per letter included in packet. Rehabilitation -
repairs to residential shelter, counseling center and storage
area; landscaping facility grounds -leveling playing areas
(safety); architectural oversight on 1,2,3.
214
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
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Nueces County Community Action Agency
To demolish abandoned building and expand parking space for
staff and families of low-income in the target area.
223
56,884
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Nueces County Community Action Agency
To weatherize homes occupied by families from low to very low
income targeted areas.
232
80,000
80,000
80,000
80,000
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Timon's Ministries
Expand our existing kitchen to a full service commercial kitchen
to serve regular meals to our clients in the Flour Bluff area that
are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
239
22,810
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Tract 16 Neighborhood Council
Rehabilitate and expand its present facility located at 2835
Blake for rehabilitation of existing facilities and new construction
of approximately 480 square feet of usable office space.
260
64,765
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YWCA Corpus Christi
The YWCA Corpus Christi is requesting funds to renovate hall
restroom and locker room facility into compliance with current
ADA standards and providing barrier -free access throughout
268
29,557
29,557
29,557
29,557
TOTAL NON PROFITS
2,160,731
516,662
516,662
516,662
GRAND TOTAL
11,386,208
6,142,736
6,142,736
6,142,736
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Project and Fund to be Carried Over into FY2001 CDBG Program*
Southmoreland Addition Street Improvement Phase 3 & 4
Eliminate a one block street section between improved streets. Reconstruction of street pavement,
underground storm sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and driveways to 28'B -B with 8 -inch waterline
replacement.
$138,783
*This project and fund will be brought forward into FY2001 Program Year to continue the street improvement for Phase 3 & 4.
Alternate: Should Project #30, Lease Purchase of Building for Business Incubator, not develop, funds will be awarded to Project #38,
Rolled Curb & Gutter Sidewalk in Manshiem Area & Reconstruction of Manshiem Street, for $100,000 and Project #49, Coastal Bend
Community Foundation, for $200,000
Revised March 21, 2001
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INELIGIBLE PROJECTS
CITY DEPARTMENT
Restroom Facilities - Peoples T -Head and Lawrence L -Head - $20,000
Preliminary design of two new restroom facilities to comply with ADA requirements on the
Lawrence Street L -Head and Peoples T -Head.
Reason: The activity is restricted, based on information found in the regulations
under CFR 570.208(a)(2)(ii)(A), to the extent practicable that the removal of such
architectural barriers for persons that are disabled is limited to the reconstruction
of a public facility or improvement and not the construction of this type of facility.
Parking Garage for Police Headquarters - $6,205,000
A parking garage constructed adjacent to the police facility would address parking needs
and provide direct access to the Police Building.
Reason: In order for an activity to be eligible for funding, every CDBG-funded
activity must qualify as meeting one of the three national objectives of the program.
• Benefitting low- and moderate -income persons,
• Preventing or eliminating slums or blight, or
• Meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the
health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not
available to meet such needs.
This proposed project does not meet one of the three national objectives.
NON-PROFIT AGENCY
Corpus Christi United Little Miss Kickball - $138,000
Construct a concession stand at the fields and to install lights so that games can be played
after dark.
Reason: This proposed activity offers their facilities to all young people "from all
over the city." As a whole, Corpus Christi does not meet the 51% threshold of
benefitting low and moderate income persons. Subsequently, this activity does not
meet any of the three national objectives.
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Los Encinos Special Emphasis School - $43,000
A developmentally appropriate playground for Los Encinos Special Emphasis School and
the Los Encinos community.
Reason: The activity is restricted, based on information found in the regulations
under CFR 570.208(a)(2)(ii)(A), to the extent practicable that the removal of such
architectural barriers for persons that are disabled is limited to the reconstruction
of a public facility or improvement and not the construction of this type of facility.
Nueces County MHMR - Infant Development Program - $21,300
Improvement and expansion of the facility's existing parking lot.
Reason: "The Infant Development Program serves children from birth to three
years of age who have disabilities or have a diagnosis that puts them at risk of
being disabled." CFR 570.208(a)(2)(A) states that the activity that exclusively
serves a "group of persons in any one or a combination of the following categories
may be presumed to benefit persons, 51 percent of whom are low- and moderate
income: abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons, adults meeting the
Bureau of the Census' Current Population Reports definition of 'severely disabled',
homeless persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm
workers." Since the Nueces County MHMR Infant Development Program serves
disabled children, they are not considered to be presumed to be low- and moderate
income individuals.
YMCA Corpus Christi - $105,000
Installation of elevator. Three story building with underutilized third floor. Improved
accessibility to mobility impaired individuals through installation of an elevator.
Reason: After further clarification from our HUD field office, it has been
determined that this project is ineligible. See the Engineering: Restroom Facilities -
Peoples T -Head and Lawrence L -Head project and the Los Encinos Special
Emphasis School project for the same justification.
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Recommended FY2O01 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
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Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth
Provision of essential services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless.
1
27,300
10,000
10,000
10,000
2
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc.
Homeless prevention including short-term subsidies, security
deposits of 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services
and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home.
14
25,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
3
Corpus Christi Hope House
Provide emergency shelter and related services to teenage
pregnant and homeless.
21
20,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
4
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc.
Funding for essential services for Vineyard and Loaves & Fishes,
operations & maintenance of CC Metro Ministries and homeless
prevention assistance.
30
85,000
70,000
50,000
50,000
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Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, Inc.
Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, Inc. proposes to use ESG funds
for Essential Services in the area of salary support. Funding for
Maintenance and Operation will be used for utilities, supplies
and repairs.
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43,300
25,000
25,000
25,000
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Prevent Blindness Texas
Prevent Blindness Texas , San Antonio & South Texas Branch
proposes to use ESG funds for Essential Services in the area
of children's vision screening, referral and educational programs
targeted for homeless children in Corpus Christi.
54
35,000
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army operates a wide variety of social service
programs which benefit the homeless. These include the Red
Shield Lodge Dining Room, Red Shield Lodge, shelter for men,
Project Bridge, the only shelter in the city which allows families
to remain together; Project Bridge for families and individuals; a
Homeless Veteran's program; Voice Works, a voice mail program
which enhances employment opportunities; crisis aid to families
and individuals; seasonal aid, including the distribution of food
and clothing; job training, life skills counseling; information and
referrals; and the only mobile feeding unit in the area.
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50,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
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The Women's Shelter
emergency shelter for homeless victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault and their children. Additional supportive services
include, but are not limited to, safety planning, counseling for
adults and children, legal advocacy, community resource
coordination, assistance with victims compensation claims,
assistance in obtaining employment, affordable housing, and
child care.
72
104,116
23,000
43,000
43,000
TOTAL
389,716
173,000
173,000
173,000
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RECOMMENDED FY2001 HOME PROGRAM
FY2001 HOME Allocation
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the 15%
($298,800) required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24 -month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide
technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.
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HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
549,400
549,400
549,400
A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $3,000 will be provided to low
income, homebuyers for the purpose of meeting down payment and closing
costs expenses.
2.
ADMINISTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
298,800
298,800
298,800
Administrative funds for staffing, planning, oversight, coordination, staff
supervision, monitoring and evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting
and overall program management. Technical assistance will be provided to
enhance the capacity of CHDO's, nonprofits, owners/investors of rental
property and other organizations that may participate in the program. Also
includes administrative funds for direct operating support for the CHDO's.
3.
MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
100,000
100,000
100,000
Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $1,000 but less than $6,500.
Grants will be provided to homeowners who are 62 years and older and/or
persons with disabilities.
4.
MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
250,000
250,000
250,000
Loans of 0% to 3% for qualified income families with up to a 20 year term.
Reconstruction of owner -occupied units unsuitable for rehabilitation and to
provide for the reconstruction of new suitable units. Relocation grants will be
provided for temporary relocation and a grant to provide funds to demolish and
construct the replacement unit.
5.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
495,000
495,000
495,000
Construction of new single family \ Multi - housing units. The units must
remain affordable for a minimum of 20 years. A deferred loan, not to exceed
$15,000, payable after the 1st mortgage is paid, will be provided to low income
home buyers for the purchase of a home. The amount of the deferred loan
will be based on HUD income limits. Contracting with subrecipients by the
CCCIC is permitted.
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG. (CHDO) *
6.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
298,800
298,800
298,800
Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO's) for the purpose of constructing new/rental housing units.
ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION
Financing to acquire and rehabilitate existing rental housing which would be
owned, operated or sponsored by a Community Housing Development
Organization is proposed as an activity. Housing acquired through this
program will be made available to low income individuals under affordable
conditions for a period up to 15 years.
TOTALS
1,992,000
1,992,000
1,992,000
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the 15%
($298,800) required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24 -month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide
technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.
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