HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/13/2003I HEREBY CERTIFY that( the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Ch#isti City Council of May 13, 2003, which were approved by the
City Council on May 20, 2003.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 8th day of October 2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 13, 2003 - 1:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Garrett
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
Mayor Neal called the m
invocation was delivered by Revere
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Uni
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
Acting City Attorney R. Jay Reining
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rebecca Huerta
eting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
nd John Blacklock ofJackson Woods Presbyterian Church and
ed States flag was led by Council Member Rex Kinnison. City
Secretary Chapa called the roll ad verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
required charter officers were pre4nt to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of
the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 29, 2003. A motion was made and passed to
approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to Iterjm 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Animal Control Advisory Committee
Susan Thiem (reappointed)
Sharon Massad (appointed)
Civil Service Board/Commission
Erich Wendl (reappointed)
Planning Commission
Shirley Mims (reappointed)
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Building Standards Board
William McGuire (reappointed)
Sue Corey (appointed)
Museum of Science & History
Angie Flores (appointed)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Don Davenport (reappointed)
Raul Torres (appointed)
David Seiler (appointed)
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Mayor Neal called for con¢ideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-23). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Council Metber Kelly would abstain from discussion and vote on Item 9 and
Council Member Noyola would ab$tain from discussion and vote on Items 18, 19 and 21. Mr. Joe
Dees requested that Item 3 be withdrawn for discussion. There were no comments from the Council.
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A motion was made and passed t approve Items 4 through 23, constituting the consent agenda,
except for Item 3, which was withd awn for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes and the ollowing items passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". (NOTE: An
emergency was declared for item 15b, 16b, 17a, and 18; Kelly abstained on Item 9; Noyola
abstained on Items 18, 19, and 21)
4.a. MOTION NO. 2003-167
Motion to rescind the away to Material Handling Services of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $287,500.55 and all action regarding previous bids received under Bid Invitation
No. BI -0002-03, by repeali g Motion No. M2002-410.
4.b. MOTION NO. 2003-168
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following
amounts, for improved righ -of-way strip mowing, based on low bid in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0002-03 r a total estimated annual expenditure of $288,125.89, of which,
$72,031.47 is for FY2002- 003. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months with
options to extend for up to iwo additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of
the contractors and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Storm Water Department.
NNA Financial & Manageient Co., Inc. W.W. Services
Austin, Texas Victoria, Texas
Groups:1 -4 & 6 Group: 5A
$190,244.89 $53,424
J.Z. sawn Service
Co _us Christi Texas
Gro
p: 5B
$44,.57
Grand Total: 288,125.89
5. MOTION NO. 2003-169
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
J.M. Davidson, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $278,666 for the Arcadia Lift
Station Odor Control Systebi. (BOND ISSUE 2000)
6. MOTION NO. 2003-170
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 with
King -Isles, Inc. of Corpus 'Christi, Texas in the amount of $147,073 for the Intersection
Approach Improvements atl Waldron Road.
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7. MOTION NO. 2003-171
Motion authorizing the Cit
contract with Freese & N
engineering services for An
8. MOTION NO. 2003-172
y Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a
chols, Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount of $131,200 for
nual Inspection and Monitoring Program at Wesley Seale Dam.
Motion authorizing the Cit Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 8 with
Laughlin -Thyssen of Hous on, Texas in the amount of $468,729 for the Blucher Arroyo
Storm Water Drainage St ture Project.
9. MOTION NO. 2003-173
Motion authorizing the Ci Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 for the
Multi -Purpose Arena with ulton Coastcon, Joint Venture of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $572,309 for ch nges in the structural, acoustical deck, glazing, electrical and
other systems.
10. MOTION NO. 2003-174
Motion authorizing the Ci Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to an
engineering services agree ent with Goldston Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of $55,000 f r project management services for the Bond Issue 2000 Street
Improvement Projects. (B ND ISSUE 2000)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 025212
Resolution authorizing the city Manager or his designee to execute a contractual agreement
for Right -of -Way Procurement - Local Government with the State of Texas, Texas
Department of Transportat on for reimbursement of the cost for water line adjustment in
conjunction with the State ighway Clarkwood Relief Route.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 025283
Resolution recognizing the public necessity of acquiring waterline, surface site and
construction easements for the Rincon Bayou Diversion Pipeline, Project No. 8416 for a
water pipeline and pumping station in connection with the project and other municipal
purposes; and authorizing'acquisition by means of negotiations or eminent domain
proceedings by the City of Corpus Christi or its agents in acquiring the necessary easements.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 02524
Resolution authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to perform equivalent -match project
(Laguna Shores Road Improvements Project No. 6158) in return for waiver of the local
match fund participation requirement on the approved Federal Off -System Bridge Program
(Participation -Waived) projects not yet awarded as Shown on Attachment 1.
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14. MOTION NO. 2003-175
Motion appointing Melody
Island Development Corpo
15.a. MOTION NO. 2003-176
Cooper to serve as a member of the Board of the North Padre
ation (NPID) to a term ending December 31, 2003.
Motion authorizing the Cit Manager or his designee to accept the Summer Food Service
Program Grant from the Te as Department of Human Services to provide summer lunches
and snacks to citizens ages u ne to eighteen at summer youth recreation programs throughout
the community.
15.b. ORDINANCE NO. 02528
Ordinance appropriating a : ant in the amount of $416,840 in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund from the Tex. s Department of Human Services to operate a Summer Food
Service Program for Sum -r Recreation Program participants ages one to eighteen years.
15.c. RESOLUTION NO. 025286
Resolution authorizing th City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement wi Corpus Christi Independent School District to provide summer
food services for Summer ecreation Programs.
15.d. RESOLUTION NO. 025287
Resolution authorizing th City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement ith Corpus Christi Independent School District to provide
transportation services for outh Recreation Programs.
16.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025288
Resolution authorizing the ity Manager or his designee to accept an $10,000 grant from the
Texas Department of Publi Safety Division of Emergency Management in the amount of
$10,000, under the FY2003 acilities and Equipment Grant, for the purchase of audio, visual
and communication equip ent for the Emergency Operations Center, with a City in-kind
match of $10,000 and a total project costs of $20,000.
16.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025281
Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the
Federal/State Grant Fund P41o. 1050 for the purchase of audio, visual and communications
equipment for the Emergerlcy Operations Center.
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17.a. ORDINANCE NO. 025290
Ordinance appropriating $3 ,807 from the interest earnings in the Unreserved Fund Balance
of Fund No. 3170, Comp ter System Fund to pay the arbitrage rebate to the Internal
Revenue Service; amendin the FY2002-2003 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
025144 to add $37,807 to nd No. 3170, Computer System Fund.
17.b. MOTION NO. 2003-177
Motion authorizing the Ci Manager or his designee to pay $37,807 of excess arbitrage
interest earnings to the U.S Treasury for the Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Bond Series 19 8, as required by the U.S. Treasury at each five-year anniversary
date.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 025291
Ordinance appropriating $688,472 in Airport Operating Fund 4610; transferring $688,472
into the Airport Capital Reserve Fund 4611 for Airport Capital Projects and Capital
Expenditures; Amending FY 2002-2003 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
024974 to increase appropriations by $688,472.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 025292
Ordinance authorizing the 1ity Manager or his designee to execute Lease No. DTFA07-04-
L00560 with the United Sta es of America, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration for the us of land sites at the Corpus Christi International Airport in
consideration of the obligat ons assumed by the government in its establishment, operation
and maintenance of runwaylights and other equipment upon the leased premises for a term
of one year.
20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manaer or his designee to execute a ten-year lease with Padre Little
League, Inc., a non-profit cprporation, for the use of Bill Witt Park and in consideration of
Padre Little League, Inc. maintaining the premises and improvements.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 025291
Second Reading Ordinanc4 - Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
long-term lease agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc. for the operation of a self service baggage
cart rental concession at the Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment
of ten percent of the conceOsionaire's gross monthly revenues for a term of sixty months.
(First Reading - 4/08/03)
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22.a. ORDINANCE NO. 025294
Second Reading Ordinanc= - Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
three-year lease with the Iri.h Cultural House, Inc., a non-profit corporation, for the use of
the McCampbell House loc: ted in Heritage Park and in consideration of the Irish Cultural
House, Inc. maintaining the premises and improvements. (First Reading - 4/15/03)
22.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025295
Second Reading Ordinanc: - Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
three-year lease with the H. Boyd Hall Branch of the NAACP, a non-profit corporation, for
the use of the Littles-Martin House located in Heritage Park and in consideration of H. Boyd
Hall Branch of the NAAC maintaining the premises and improvements. (First Reading -
4/15/03)
23. ORDINANCE NO. 02529
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending Code of Ordinances Section 53-254, Schedule V,
Increase of State Speed Lit in Certain Zones, by revising the speed limits on the following
street section: (First Readi g - 4/29/03)
On Callicoatte Roac, (F.M. 1694): revising the existing speed limits to the following:
45 mph from IH37 Northbound Frontage Road south 1.391 miles (7,344.48') to the
city limit line; and providing the penalties.
Mayor Neal opened the disicussion on Item 3 regarding a supply agreement with Sanfords
Wrecker Service. Mr. Joe Dees asked that the Council consider tabling this item for further review
and possible re -bid. He commente$ that he thought the bid process was not straightforward, saying
that the bids had been postponed sgveral times. He also stated that it was in the city's best interest
to have one vendor providing al their equipment. Mr. Mike Barrera, Director of Materials
Management, responded that they¢ were several amendments to the bid invitations because of
changes to rotation and insurance tlequirements for wrecker services. He said that at one time, the
city did have one vendor to provideiall equipment, but staff found that they were not receiving many
competitive bids. For this reason, he said the bids were split into different categories to increase
the number of bids. He stated them was a $26,000 difference between Mr. Dee's "all or none" bid
and the bids received for category 1 and 2 type vehicles.
Council Member Garrett a$ked if Sanfords Wrecker Service and Amey's Wrecker Service
had the same owners. Mr. Barreral answered affirmatively. Council Member Colmenero asked if
this was an instance where the companies were underbidding because of the disparities between the
bids. Mr. Jim Davis, Director of General Services, said that the wrecker service is paid on a unit
price consisting of the number of units hauled, which is set in the contract. Therefore, he said that
it was impossible to "buy the conttact" because the wrecker service would have to honor the unit
price or default on the contract.
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Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following motion passed with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, C lmenero, Cooper, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Garrett voting "No".
3. MOTION NO. 2003-166
Motion approving a supply
Texas for wrecker service
Invitation No. BI -0003-03
of which $10,206.24 is fo
months with an option to e
the approval of the suppli
budgeted by Maintenance
agreement with Sanfords Wrecker Service of Corpus Christi,
for category 1 and 2 type vehicles in accordance with Bid
ased on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $40,825
FY2002-2003. The term of the contract will be for twelve
tend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to
r and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been
ervices and the Fire Department in FY2002-2003.
Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation was
regarding the Velocity Games to b4 held in Cole Park from May 21-26, 2003. Mr. Michael Reyes
with Idea! Worldwide, said that thq Velocity Games have been in existence for 16 years and that
it is formally know as the U.S. Op Windsurfing Regatta. He stated that the event had received a
major sponsorship and was expand ng to become a signature event for the city. Mr. Reyes said that
the event was the vision of the late eter Nordby, who will be honored by proclamation on May 25,
2003. The featured events will inplude windsurfing, kiteboarding, and a BMX superskate. Mr.
Reyes reported his group will be donating the BMX ramp that was built exclusively for the games
to the city for their use. He also reported that over 200 participants from over 30 countries will be
competing in the games. Mr. Reyets estimated that approximately 5,000 to 7,500 people would be
in attendance. Finally, he discussqd the publicity campaign and sponsorships for the event. City
Manager Noe recognized Mr. Dan Whitworth and the Park and Recreation Department for their
assistance with the Velocity Games.
The second presentation volas a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Program
update. Fire Chief J. J. Adame spo$e about the four milestones the committee has reached over the
last year. He said that the committbe is in its tenth year of an interlocal agreement with the county
and the Port of Corpus Christi to operate and maintain the LEPC. The county and Port each provide
a $10,000 annual contribution and the city provides in-kind support for the organization. He said
that the City/County LEPC is a nat onally recognized organization, having won numerous awards.
Chief Adame identified the followigig four milestones: a tabletop drill on March 25 to test the unified
command procedures and the various tools available; development of teaching kits geared for the
fifth -grade level; a grant for $12,0010 received as part of the Spring Campaign to fund brochures and
infomercials; and the new and improved LEPC website, with a down loadable Teacher's Guide and
information on Shelter in Place. Chief Adame thanked the Council and the City of Corpus Christi
for their support and participation in this project. Mayor Neal commented that this program was a
great example of intergovernmental cooperation.
The final presentation was ,regarding the implementation of the National Golf Foundation
Master Plan. Mr. Noe commented that the implementation plan being presented today was endorsed
by both the Municipal Greens Committee and the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr.
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Dan Whitworth, Director of the P rk and Recreation Department, reported that for a number of
years, the Golf Fund has collected a surcharge to be used to construct a new golf course and/or make
capital improvements to the existi g courses. He said that at the end of this fiscal year, without
changes in the current fee structur , staff would have to use funds from the surcharge reserve to
make the budget balance.
Mr. Whitworth stated tha
improvement plan would not be ad
to find ways to increase the fee
improvements to the courses. On
complete replacement of the go
approximately 140 carts. With the
deficit would be made up through t
the increase will generate $2.326
that the implementation plan does
fee increase. Mr. Scott asked ifsta
in play. Mr. Whitworth responde
mirrors national and state trends.
to the courses and replacement of
staff felt that postponing the implementation of the NGF
sable. Thus, staff reviewed the fee structure and operating costs
tructure to maintain the surcharge reserve as well as make
of the most important upgrades is that the plan calls for the
f cart fleet at both Oso and Gabe Lozano golf courses,
ee increase, the city would begin with a deficit in FY 03, but the
e revenues generated in FY 04. Mr. Whitworth estimated that
illion. In response to Mr. Scott's question, Mr. Whitworth said
ccount for a 6% decline in rounds at the courses along with the
thought that prior fee increases were responsible for the decline
that play has declined over the last two years, but this trend
r. Noe added that the fee increase will result in improvements
e golf cart fleet.
Mr. Whitworth presented a proposed fee increase plan which will allow for the surcharge
funds to be used to begin implemen ing the Master Plan during FY 02-03. However, Mr. Whitworth
said that the surcharge funds were ijsufficient to finance the entire plan. He stressed that some plan
elements will have to be included ni future bond programs. Mr. Kinnison asked if staff had looked
into financing the improvements eXclusively through surcharge fees. Mr. Noe responded that the
surcharge fees would only generate�pproximately $120,000 per year, which would only finance $1-
$2 million in improvements over 2 years. Mr. Noe added that the plan was to upgrade the existing
courses with the surcharge increase and fund for the expansions with future bond programs. Mr.
Kinnison stated that if rounds were increased by 10%, then costs would remain the same but the
increase would generate $200,000 plus additional revenue. Mr. Whitworth responded that
increasing the fees was a priority, but there were credibility issues that the city would have to meet
in terms of golfers expectations before the fees could be raised.
Mr. Noyola expressed his iconcern that the fee increases would turn golfers away. Mr.
Whitworth said that staffs goal is tp establish an improvement schedule that will reinforce that the
funds are going towards improvements to the course. The hope is that the improvements will stem
the loss of rounds and eventually improve the situation as the economy improves. Mr. Noe added
that increases in the number of rounds in Corpus Christi would buck national and state trends.
Mr. Kelly asked Mr. Whitworth if the Municipal Greens Committee and the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee endorsed the entire implementation plan or if they had voted group
by group. Mr. Whitworth replied tljat the committees endorsed the fee increase schedule that would
be required to implement the plan, surcharge improvements to begin immediately and then the
balance of the improvements to be financed through a bond issue. Mr. Kelly said that he had
understood that the golf fund surcharge was to go solely towards constructing a third golf course,
not towards improvements on the other courses. Mr. Whitworth said that staff's research indicates
that the surcharge was for a third golf course and/or improvements on the other courses. Mr. Kelly
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asked if additional operation and intenance fees were included in the plan to account for adding
27 new holes to the existing course . Mr. Whitworth replied that the additional holes would not be
in place in FY 2004 but said that dditional costs would be incurred once they were added. Mr.
Kelly replied that staff's numbers might then be considered optimistic. Mr. Whitworth said that he
did not consider them to be optimi.tic for FY 2004, but that staff would have additional work in
future years. Mr. Kelly observed t at the bulk of the proposed bond costs, $4.8 million out of the
$7.4 million, were allocated for t e additional holes. He said that he thought improvements in
Groups 1, 2 and 4 would create a b tter opportunity to improve the number of rounds because they
would focus on improvements to e isting courses. He asked if funding improvements in Groups 1,
2, and 4 would be feasible solely ith expected revenues from the course. Mr. Whitworth replied
affirmatively, assuming an increas in rounds.
Mr. Scott asked why Corp s Christi could not support more golf courses like other cities.
Mr. Whitworth replied that San tonio is having similar budgetary problems, even considering
shutting down one of their munici ' al courses next year because of decreasing revenues. Mr. Noe
added that San Antonio has six co rses, two of which are considered championship level courses
and charge more than others. Mr. cott asked staff to maintain a dialogue with the neighborhood
as they move forward with the a'ditional nine holes at the Oso Golf Course. Mr. Whitworth
responded that staff has already co acted the president of the neighborhood association and intends
to maintain a dialogue with them. Mr. Noe commented that staff would also be pursuing grant
opportunities for the proposed beginner's course, such as First Tee and the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Mayor Neal deviated fro the agenda and opened discussion on Item 28 on the regular
agenda regarding the Corpus Christ Business and Job Development Corporation (CCBJDC) policies
and budget. Mr. Mark McDaniel, McDaniel, rifirector of Management and Budget, said that this was a two part
item. Part A covers the policy thaf addresses Proposition 2 and Part B is the CCBJDC proposed
budget for the remained of FY 03 nd FY 04.
To develop the policy, 141r. McDaniel said that staff looked at several sources for
information, including the city's current tax abatement policy, a survey of other 4A boards in the
state, and dialogue with local business organizations in the area. Mr. McDaniel highlighted several
aspects of the policy, including the focus on attracting only primary employers and a special set of
incentives for small businesses.
Mr. Scott asked if the employer had to locate inside the city. Mr. McDaniel answered
affirmatively, if there was a capi a1 investment involved. If the incentive was offered for job
training, then 51% of the employes would have to be residents of the city. He asked if the living
wage requirement was applicable to small businesses. Mr. McDaniel said that the board would look
at this on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Noe commented that the adopted ordinance limited the job
creation to Corpus Christi.
Mr. McDaniel reviewed th4 budget portion of this item. Mr. Scott asked if the board would
be spending monies toward afford$ble housing this fiscal year. Mr. McDaniel said that the board
was currently studying the affordable housing issue. He anticipates that within the next two months,
the board will have a policy in place. There was no public comment. Mr. Chapa polled the council
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for their votes and the following
esolution passed with the following vote: Neal, Colmenero,
Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was absent.
28.a. RESOLUTION NO. 02529$
Resolution approving the
ity of Corpus Christi, Texas, Business and Job Development
Corporation's Guidelines a l d Criteria for granting business incentives.
28.b. RESOLUTION NO. 02529
Resolution approving the
Corporation's Budgets for t
2004.
Mayor Neal opened discus
to several council corporations. Th
Chapa polled the council for their
Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
absent.
29. MOTION NO. 2003-178
Motion appointing Counci
Finance Corporation and tI
ity of Corpus Christi, Texas, Business and Job Development
e remainder of Fiscal Year 2002-3003 and for Fiscal Year 2003 -
ion on Item 29 regarding the appointment of council members
re was no public comment or Council comment. City Secretary
otes, and the following motion passed with the following vote:
elly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was
Members as Board Members of the Corpus Christi Housing
Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
(Recess Regular Council meeting for City Corporation Meetings)
Mayor Neal announced the !executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as follows:
31. Executive session under Tfxas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Esmeralda
Cantu Gavlik vs. Albert Garcia and the City of Corpus Christi, Cause No. 02-61406-2,
County Court at Law No. 2y Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action in
open session.
32. Executive session under T@xas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding City of San
Benito v. PG&E Gas Transmission, Texas Corporation et al No. 96-12-7404-A, 107t District
Court, Cameron County, T¢xas; the remaining related claims of the City of Corpus Christi;
and similar claims of the Cilty of Corpus Christi against other similar entities, with possible
discussion and action in opon session.
33.
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WITHDRAWN
o,npa„ q with posm d,o�,uswoll and .
34. Executive session under Teas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding an application
to the Texas Commission n Environmental Quality for a bed and banks permit, with
possible discussion and act on in open session.
The Council went into exec tive session. The Council returned from executive session and
Mayor Neal opened discussion o Item 27 regarding the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality. There was no public co ment or council comment. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes and the folio ing resolution passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, oyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Colmenero was absent.
27. RESOLUTION NO. 0252917
Resolution requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to uphold its historic
practices on the return of water to a watercourse or stream.
Mayor Neal read the folio ing motions, which were passed with the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, K nison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Colmenero was absent.
31. MOTION NO. 2003-179
Motion authorizing the Cit} Manager to approve the settlement of Esmeralda Cantu Gavlik
vs. Albert Garcia and the City of Corpus Christi, Cause No. 02-61406-2; In the County Court
at Law No. 2, Nueces Cour ty, Texas, subject to availability and certification of funds.
34. MOTION NO. 2003-180
Motion authorizing the CiManager to approve a Legal Services Agreement with Timothy
L. Brown to represent theity before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on
various water permitting gpplications and to provide legal advice on water rights and
permitting issues at an houtly rate of $175, subject to availability of funds.
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Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Noe reported on the continuing series
of sinkhole problems related to thea city's storm drainage system, specifically on Ocean Drive and
near Santa Fe and Louisiana Parksay. He said that fortunately, most of the issues were unrelated
to the base structures themselves and were repairable. Mr. Noe said that he had asked Angel
Escobar, City Engineer, to work 0n a contract with a local firm to assess the condition of the
facilities throughout the community to identify problem areas proactively. Mr. Escobar displayed
photos of the problem areas. He rqported that there were eight major boxes in the city and said he
would work with a local firm, probably Shiner Moseley, to inspect them to see if there is any serious
structural damage.
Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports. Ms. Cooper asked if the series of
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sinkholes were merely a coincidenc . Mr. Escobar answered affirmatively. Mr. Scott asked if it was
unusual that the sinkholes were oc urring in dry weather. Mr. Escobar agreed that it was unusual.
Mr. Colmenero asked that the pho s Mr. Escobar was displaying be placed on the city's website
to illustrate the need for storm wat r improvements. He also asked that the late Mr. Peter Nordby,
patron of the Velocity Games, be r cognized by the city for his efforts. He asked staff to look into
plans for the BMX ramp that was oing to be donated to the city. He asked staff to provide a list
of the contractors and engineers cu ently working on projects. Finally, he asked for a status report
on the grant for the boardwalk, po sibly as a presentation item.
Mr. Kelly asked if the sex Ily oriented business ordinance was going to be discussed on
May 20. Mr. Noe confirmed that i was. Mr. Scott also asked that the city recognize the late Mr.
Peter Nordby. In response to Mr. S ott's question, Mr. Noe said that the PCA for Packery Channel
was to be signed today in Washingt n, D.C. Mr. Scott asked staff to discuss ways to minimize trash
at Packery Park with the county. inally, Mr. Scott asked staff for an update on the status of the
state's redistricting bill. Mr. Garre(asked if the city was working closely with CCISD to establish
summer activities for area youth. r. Noe and Mr. Whitworth said that summer programs were
going to be in place. Mr. Garrett asked about the status of the traffic engineer job vacancy. Mr. Noe
said that this position is difficult td recruit for but the search is ongoing.
Mr. Noyola asked why he was not notified about a meeting held at Cunningham Middle
School on Thursday or Friday of 14st week. Mr. Noe said that the meeting was regarding the pilot
program for the new Neighborhood Initiatives Program. Mr. Noyola replied that he should have
been notified because he was receiving calls from constituents about his absence. He asked for a
list of concerns. Mr. Noe said he ivould ensure that Mr. Noyola received a notice next time. Mr.
Noyola requested a status report on odor problems with a ditch near Corona. Mr. Massey said that
there was a substance that was infi trating the storm water system at that location. He emphasized
that it was not raw sewage. He reported that the city's environmental quality specialists have been
tracing lines to find the source. Mr Massey said that staff would endeavor to educate the public on
the problem.
Ms. Cooper commented that she attended the Parade of Homes opening recently and said that
she was impressed with the numbek of homes being displayed. She said that the Mayor noted that
a only a few years ago, it would ha* been unusual to see 27 new homes being displayed in this area.
She said that it demonstrated that the economy was improving in Corpus Christi. She congratulated
the builders for their efforts and the city for its progressiveness. Mr. Kinnison requested that, along
with the legislative report, he would like a report on whether the current situation in the Texas House
has jeopardized any pending bills of local interest.
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Mayor Neal called for petjtions from the audience. Mr. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke
against the use of utility funds for Other uses not associated with that department. Mr. J.E. O'Brien,
4130 Pompano, spoke regarding a,pending health insurance claim for a city employee. Mr. Abel
Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Mayor and Council for the retreat held last week, saying it was
very informative.
Mayor Neal recessed the council meeting until 6:00 p.m. for the Community Development
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Block Grant public hearing.
Mayor Neal reconvened the
to read agenda items 35a and 35b p
Development Block Grant (CDBG
35.a. Public hearing regarding
Plan/Annual Action Plan (1
(CDBG), HOME Investme
Programs.
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Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. and asked City Secretary Chapa
rtaining to the FY 2003 Consolidated Plan for the Community
ie City of Corpus Christi's proposed FY2003 Consolidated
P/AAP) that is for the Community Development Block Grant
t Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
35.b. Council discussion and pos4ible action on a tentative list of projects/activities to be funded.
A motion was made, secon
the hearing by informing the audie
would present each project solicitir
state the amount requested, the ai
ed and passed to open the public hearing. Mayor Neal prefaced
ice on the process for conducting the hearing. He stated that he
g funds in the numerical order provided by staff. He would then
count proposed by staff and the amount recommended by the
Planning Commission. He said tllat the Council would be following the staff recommendation
unless noted otherwise. If a council member chooses to make a suggestion to change the allocation
as recommended, then that council member must say from which project they would like to take
funds from to add to another project. He stated that he would ask for public comment on each item
prior to being considered by the Council.
Mayor Neal read each item and the amounts recommended and then asked for public
comment. The following individupls spoke in support of item 18, regarding the Manshiem Area
Drainage Improvement Phase 2 prpject: Mr. Danny Noyola; Ms. Priscilla Leal, 4738 Cheryl; Mr.
Mike Cepeda, 4533 Townshend; Mr. Roland Garza, 2854 Alvin; and Mr. David Noyola, 909 Marie
Circle.
The following individuals sipoke in support of item 30, regarding the Unified Development
Code: Ms. Elizabeth Chu Richter;s. Brooke Sween -McGloin, 3301 San Antonio; and Ms. Connie
Rivera. The following individuals spoke in support of item 33 for Accessible Communities, Inc.:
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames; $'Ir. Dick Johnson, 3102 Napa; Ms. Karen Cornelius; and Mr.
Jimmy Rodriguez, 4002 Up River Road. Mr. Dan Viola spoke in support of item 34 for the Boys
and Girls Club of Corpus Christi. The following individuals spoke in support of item 40 for the
Habitat for Humanity: Mr. Gary Lijttle and Mr. Terry Orf, 3725 Aransas. Mr. Jose Mascoro spoke
in support of item 44 for the Lexington Manor Apartments. Mr. Bill Gregorcyk, 241 Amistad, spoke
in support of item 45 for the Women's Shelter.
For the ESG program fundipg, Ms. Ginger Fluelling-Leeds spoke in support of funding for
item 3 for Corpus Christi Metro Ministries. There was no public comment on the HOME program
items.
A motion was made, seconded and passed to close the public hearing. Mayor Neal asked
for Council comment on amendments to the proposed projects as he presented them in numerical
order. Council Member Colmenero made a motion to add $55,795 to item 33 for Accessible
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May 13, 2003 - Page 14
Communities, Inc. and that the sam amount be deducted from item 43 for the South Texas Informer
Educational Foundation. The mot on was seconded by Council Member Kinnison. Mayor Neal
asked for public comment on the otion. An unidentified gentleman and Ms. Beverly Winters,
director of the South Texas Inform r Educational Foundation, spoke in support of maintaining the
funding levels recommended by st ff and the Planning Commission. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for the vote and the m tion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, votin "Aye"; Neal and Cooper, voting "No"; Chesney was absent.
Council Member Kinnison made a motion to deduct $19,205 from item 43 for the South
Texas Informer Educational Found tion and to deduct $795 from item 7 for the Clearance of Vacant
Properties, adding the said amou s to item 34 for the Boys and Girls Club. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Col enero. There was no public comment. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their vote , and the motion failed by the following vote: Colmenero,
Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Neal, Cooper, Garrett and Kelly, voting "No"; Chesney
was absent.
Council Member Scott made a motion to deduct $19,205 from item 43 for the South Texas
Informer Educational Foundation airid add the same amount to item 34 for the Boys and Girls Club.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Colmenero. There was no public comment. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the motion passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, KinnisOn, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Neal and Cooper, voting
"No"; Chesney was absent.
Council Member Noyola milde a motion to deduct $35,000 from item 7 for the Clearance of
Vacant Properties program and add the same amount to item 44 for the Lexington Manor
Apartments. The motion was seconded by Council Member Kinnison. There was no public
comment. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the motion failed by the
following vote: Colmenero, Kinnislon, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Neal, Cooper, Garrett and
Kelly, voting "No"; Chesney was absent.
Council Member Kinnison jnade a motion to deduct $37,405 from item 7 for the Clearance
of Vacant Properties program and iidd the same amount to item 45 for the Women's Shelter. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Colmenero. There was no public comment. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the motion passed by the following vote:
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kinriison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Neal, Cooper and Kelly,
voting "No".
Mayor Neal then asked for approval of item 35b, the FY 2003 CDBG Consolidated Plan
project list, as amended by the preceding motions (Note: see Attachment "D"for the amended
project list, included as part of the$e minutes). The amended plan was approved by the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cj'oper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. on May 13, 2003.
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Revised 05-13-03
FY2003 CDBG Allocation
ITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY 003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PR VED FY2003 CDBG
PROGRAM AP
$4,219,000
Reprogrammed Funds $734,152
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program $700,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2003 CDBG ROGRAM $5,653,152
Business Resource Center - Current Project f nding 0 $110,000
The City of Corpus Christi Business Resource C= ter is requesting funding for operational expenses
1 including staff salaries and benefits for 3 people - d administrative costs. The mission of the BRC is to
promote the growth of small businesses by provi • ng information and technical assistance on contracting
opportunities, certifications, financing, bonding, in.urance, business planning, and marketing.
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$110,000
CDBG Program Administration - Current Pro) = t funding 0$455,600
Administrative cost covers the staff salaries. The staff is responsible for administering the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME In estment Partnership (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter
Grant Programs. The staff interprets CDBG, 140 E, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public
hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects anactivities to determine funding eligibility, monitors
subrecipients, provides technical assistance, con ucts environmental assessments of funding
projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon fed ral wage rate requirements.
$453,364
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City of Corpus Christi - Public Facilities and 1 provements - New Project
This project cost will cover design, engineering, .,nsulting, and contingency of facility barrier
removaLmprovements. See expanded wor t
$599,805
4
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program - New Project
The activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish, brush, junk
accumulation, and other unsightly, objectionable pr unsanitary matter. The properties will be bid out to
contractor to clear the properties. Liens will be placed against the properties to cover the costs incurred.
$164,595
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Code Enforcement Program - Current Project funding 0 $109,938
The salaries of four (4) code enforcement inspectors and 1/2 salary of a clerk will be funded in the amount of
$161,701.40. Funds in the amount of $125,408.58 will be used for program delivery costs. The inspectors
are responsible for inspecting properties within the CDBG target area for violation of city code and health
ordinances. Inspections are conduced on particular violations. The inspectors will also implement a
comprehensive approach to coordination of multi departmental teams of city services and programs to
address specific needs of each neighborhood.
$262,110
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Comprehensive Planning Assistance - Currerjt Project funding 0 $75,000
The Comprehensive Planning work product for 03.04 will be to create a comprehensive draft revision to
the Corpus Christi Policy Statements. The Corp Christi Policy Statements were adopted by City Council
in 1987 and have not been comprehensively revi ed and updated for over 15 years. The revision and
approval process will take two years and consoli to Area Development Plans and Citywide Future Land
Use and Transportation elements into a single d ument. The first year of funding will allow staff to draft the
revisions to the Corpus Christi Policy Statement The second year of this two-year project will include the
public hearing, revision and approval process.
$75,000
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Corpus Christi Renewal Com/Econ. Dev. - Current Project funding 0 $20,000
The request for $111,280 is to provide funding to the City of Corpus Christi to implement the Renewal
Community Tax Incentive Utilization Plan and the Course of Action and to market available forms of
assistance that will spur and promote economic development in Corpus Christi. Additionally, due to the
complex nature of the Internal Revenue Code (IF C), contracting with professionals with expertise in IRC will
be needed.
$20,000
8
Demolition Grant Program - Current Protect f inding 0 $170,000
The removal of unsafe structures is a priority in neighborhood revitalization in the community. The Code
Enforcement staff identifies structures that are unoccupied, open, and dilapidated. A total of $2,000.00 will
be expended for the processing of the unsafe str(tcture and a total of $213,700.00 will be expended in the
board up and/or demolition of unsafe structures.
$215,700
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Emergency Home Repair Grant Program - Current Project funding 0 $884,000
Funds are used to provide emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to homeowners who are 65 years or older,
very low-income and/or persons with disabilities. The program is designed to only address hazardous
conditions related to roofing, heating, plumbing, eectrical, and minor structural repairs. It is anticipated that
153 homeowners will be assisted.
$1,000,000
10
Garcia Arts Educ Center Area Street Improvement
This proposal requests additional funds for ROW
the Neighborhood Childcare Center for damages
provide for a straight alignment of Marguerite St. iistead
requested for street and drainage construction for
increases parking for local residents and activities
Phase 1 & 2 - Past Project funding 0 $265,000
acquisition, demolition, relocation, and compensation to
o existing structure. The additional ROW is necessary to
of a curvilinear alignment. Future funds will be
11th, 17th and Marguerite St.. This street alignment
in the Arts Center & Neighborhood Childcare Center.
$80,000
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H. P. Garcia Park - Past Project funding for Garcia
Plan, design, and implement general site grading,
drainage of area ($15,000). Plan, design, and install
surfacing material ($78,750). Plan, design and in
Roadway should lead to playground area ($42,000).
air pavilion ($35,000). Plan, design, and install a
(covered table, BBQ pit and trash container) installed
Park Plan 0 $65,000
leveling for conditions to allow future use and proper
a playground with curbing system to contain resilient
stall a crushed shell roadway with concrete curbing.
Plan, design, and install a 30" (round or square) open
rail system with benches and picnic table systems
on concrete pads along the trail ($19,850).
$80,000
12
Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan
The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides
improvements to their houses. Itis anticipated that
reconstructed. These funds will also be used to oemolish
reconstruction of their homes.
Program - Current Project funding 0 $1,200,000
loans to low income homeowners to repair and make
10-15 houses will be rehabilitated and 20-25 will be
and relocate homeowners being assisted with the
$1,133,000
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Mansheim Area Drainage Impr. Phase 2 - Current
This proposal consists of design and construction
drainage culvert with curb, inlets, curb, and gutter
Gabriel Street (Sunnybrook to Mansheim) and along
The Proposed drainage culvert alignment will require
in the immediate area of the construction of the uhderground
Project funding @ $520,000
of Phase 2. Phase 2 includes the continuation of a
replacement and pavement repair to be extended along
Mansheim (Gabriel to approx. 150 ft west of Franklin).
reconstruction of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway
culvert.
$50,000
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Mortgage Servicing Project - Current Project funding
Will pay for salary and expenses for one person t
funded through the Rehabilitation Loan Program.
entered during fiscal year 2003-2004 and 117 de
administrator include collection of current and de
property taxes and of annual insurance premium
given o customers regarding payment alternative
reviewed by the NR Collections Manager to ass
0 $55,889
administer loans provided to low income homeowners
The Portfolio consists of 870 active loans, plus new loans
rred loans. The bilingual services provided by our
nquent loans up to 120 days, payment disbursements of
from escrow accounts. Personal, on site, counseling is
and program rules. Operation and procedures are
re internal control and compliance.
$38,845
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Rehabilitation Administration - Current Project
Pays for staff salaries to provide support services
processing. Development of specifications and pans,
services associated with the various loan and grant
funding 0 $602,600
to low and moderate income persons, such as loan
inspections, housing counseling and other related
programs.
$580,000
16
Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improveinents
This proposal consists of design and constructior9
driveways and underground drainage for Phase .
to Watson approx. 300 I.f., Naples Street - Richard
approx. 12501.f.
Phase 3B - Past Project funding 0 $2,394,783
of 28" B -B street pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk,
B. Phase 38 of this project consists of: Lewis - Clemmer
to Watson approx. 750 I.f., Watson - Ayers to Naples
$78,000
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Sunnybrook/Evelyn/Gollihar/Kostoryz Area Sa & Drainage Improvement Phase 2 - Past Project
funding 0 $406,000 This proposal
consists of design and construction of 28' B -B st et pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and
underground drainage for Phase 2. Phase 2 of this project consists of Helen Street (Golihar to Sunnybrook)
1250 I.f. and Theresa (Helen and Evelyn) 300 1.f.
$37,000
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Unified Development Code - New Project
An 18-24 month project to comprehensively upda e and unify the City's land development codes. CDBG
funding is requested for 50% of the total project c sts over a two-year period. This funding request is for
one(1) year, with plans to request the same amo nt for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Local utility fund revenue
will provide 50% share of the overall project cost . A major goal of the UDC will be to implement affordable
housing policies in the City's Comprehensive Pla .
$75,000
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Weed & Seed Program - Current Project fundi
The Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive
use and gang activity in high crime neighborhood
neighborhoods, while at the same time "seed' the
programs and Human Services to prevent crime 1
ig 0 $50,000
multi -agency approach to combating violent crime, drug
The goals are to "weed" out crime from targeted
target areas with a wide range of crime prevention
om reoccurring within the target areas.
$50,000
CIty Projects Total
$5,102,419
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CY,
Accessible Communities, Inc.
Construction of a new building, the Resource Cetter
and storage space for persons/families with (croys)
source for services, supports, and learning oppo
Contribution $11,000
N'7.L t �`'
m nsa LxY to a t_.T .34nvli '3:FLrf' 6
for Independent Living: for training, meeting, and office
disabilities; providing an accessible, comprehensive
unities, resulting in community inclusion. Capital
U F. .Y+"
eai
aTh".;;"'t
bbl :<v `.
$120,795
21
Boys & Girl's Club of Corpus Christi
Project is for the installation of air conditioning in
neighborhood youth.
our gymnasium, which is used primarily by our westside
$99,205
22
Corpus Christi Hope House, Inc.
Renovations to improve the living conditions fort
capacity. Capital Contribution $29,000
e residents at our shelters and expansion of the shelter's
$58,000
23
GOD'S GYM -Air Conditioning
conditioning units. Replace old office unit and in
New air
tall four new units for gymnasium and classes.
$40,000
25
Habitat for Humanity - Corpus Christi
Habitat for Humanity Restore Building Project is
health and safety. The building is in need of ext:
roof as well as structural damage to the electrica
The
eeking funds to eliminate conditions detrimental to public
sive roofing improvements to prevent the collapse of the
system of the facility.
$80,328
26
Nueces County Community Action Agency
weatherize homes occupied by families from low
$809,618
To
to very low incomes in target areas. Capital Contribution
$80,000
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Women's Shelter of South Texas
Rehabilitation and improvements of the emergen
shelter rehabilitation includes repair and replace
Exterior rotting wood will be replace and repaint:..
Rehabilitation of the support services facilities i '
system, security fencing, resurface and expansi •
Contribution $10,000
y shelter and support services facilities. Emergency
ent of ceiling, , tiles, doors, safety latches, and lighting.
Replacement of the damaged track of the security gate.
ludes roof replacement, expansion of current security
of parking, and addition of sidewalk. Capital
$72,405
Non Profits Total
$550,733
TOTAL
5,653,152
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