HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/17/2004I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of August 17, 2004, which were approved by
the City Council on August 24, 2004.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of August 2004.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
August 17, 2004 - 10:02 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Javier Colmenero
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Mayor Neal and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was
led by Council Member Garrett. 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 regular Council meeting of July 27, 2004. A motion
was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 3 and the following board appointments were made:
Community Youth Development Program Steering Committee
Verla Gene Marino (Reappointed)
Lynda Jean Richter (Reappointed)
Kimberly Riggans (Reappointed)
Ellie Cardona (Reappointed)
Estevan Trevino (Appointed)
Napoleon Johnson (Appointed)
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Tom Schmid (Reappointed)
Vangie Chapa (Reappointed)
Bill Morgan (Reappointed)
Sandi McNorton (Reappointed)
John Trice (Reappointed)
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Sandra Billish (Reappointed) C. J. McKinney (Appointed)
Rome Gregorio (Reappointed) Carl Suding (Appointed)
Davie Cissna (Reappointed)
Dorrinda Garza (Reappointed)
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-32). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Mr. Noyola would be abstaining from the discussion and vote on Items 26,
27, 28, 29, and 32, and that Mr. Kelly would be abstaining from the discussion and vote on Item 18.
Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, requested that Items 8 and 16 be discussed. Council members
requested that Items 25 and 31 be discussed. A motion was made and passed to approve Items 3
through 32, constituting the consent agenda, except for Items 8, 16, 25, and 31, which were pulled
for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025881
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept an amendment to the
grant from the Texas Department of Health authorized in Resolution No. 025447 in the
amount of $8,000 for health department security system improvements.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025882
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $8,000 in the No. 1066 Health Grant Fund
from the Texas Department of Health for health department security system improvements.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
4.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025883
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Health in the amount of $39,716 for HIV prevention services.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
4.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025884
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $39,716 in the No. 1066 Health Grant Fund
from the Texas Department of Health for HIV prevention services.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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5.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025885
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Health in the amount of $87,000 for breast and cervical cancer control and
prevention services.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025886
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $87,000 in the No. 1066 Health Grant Fund
from the Texas Department of Health for breast and cervical cancer control and prevention
services.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025887
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Health in the amount of$222,333 to fund essential public health services such
as disease investigation, laboratory services and environmental health services.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025888
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $222,333 in the No. 1066 Health Grant
Fund from the Texas Department of Health to fund essential public health services such as
disease investigation, laboratory services and environmental health services.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025889
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a Title XX grant from the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $291,750 for family health and family
planning services.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025890
Ordinance appropriating a Title XX grant in the amount of $291,750 in the No. 1066 Health
Grant Fund from the Texas Department of Health for family health and family planning
services.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
9. MOTION NO. 2004-301
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
KJK Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $142,967 for the Americans
with Disabilities Act Compliance Curb Ramp Improvements at Old Robstown Road and
Ayers Street.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
10. MOTION NO. 2004-302
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Sal -Con, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $165,800 for Central Library
Children's Area Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. MOTION NO. 2004-303
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
DMB Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $246,587 for the Holly Road
Pump Station Structural and Mechanical Improvements Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
12. MOTION NO. 2004-304
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Jhabores Construction Company, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$184,943.50 for the Baldwin and Villa Relief Line Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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13.a. MOTION NO. 2004-305
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction
reimbursement agreement with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in the amount of $80,400
for sanitary sewer gravity trunk main, sanitary sewer force main and lift station
improvements.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025891
Ordinance appropriating $80,400 in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No. 4220
to pay CHRISTUS Spohn Health System for the construction and installation specified in
the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and Lift Station Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement, in the area of Elizabeth Street and Third Street.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
13.c. ORDINANCE NO. 025892
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use Privilege
Agreement with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System for the right to construct, operate, and
maintain approximately 50 feet of sanitary sewer force main located in the Elizabeth Street
right-of-way as indicated in the Use Privilege Agreement to serve the CHRISTUS Spohn
Shoreline Hospital Pavilion and Critical Care Tower; in consideration of the deferral of City
sanitary sewer main replacement, requiring CHRISTUS Spohn Health System to comply
with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
14.a. MOTION NO. 2004-306
Motion approving an amendment to the SPA 30 Sanitary Gravity Trunk Main Extension,
Lift Station, and Force Main Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Yorktown Oso Joint
Venture, to reflect a cost increase of $538,600 for gravity sanitary sewer, force main, lift
station, appurtenances, embedment costs, and pavement repair.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025893
Ordinance appropriating an additional $538,600 in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust
Fund No. 4220 to pay Yorktown Oso Joint Venture for the construction and installation
specified in the Sanitary Sewer Gravity Trunk Main, Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Lift
Station Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, located in the south side of Corpus
Christi mainly along Airline Road Street right-of-way.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
15.a. MOTION NO. 2004-307
Motion approving an amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement submitted by Hogan Development Company, owner and developer for Master
Plan Lift Station No. 11 and Force Main, to reflect a cost increase of $374,600.32 for
sanitary sewer, lift station, appurtenances, and engineering costs.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
15.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025894
Ordinance appropriating an additional $374,600.32 in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System
Trust Fund No. 4220 to pay Hogan Development Company for the construction and
installation specified in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk, Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and
Lift Station Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, for the service areas east of Rodd
Field Road and south of Holly Road.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
17. MOTION NO. 2004-309
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
R. M. Wright Construction Company, of EI Paso, Texas in the amount of $1,549,824 for the
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Covers Replacement Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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18. MOTION NO. 2004-310
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Third Amendment to the
Pre -Opening Services and Management Agreement for the Corpus Christi Multi -Purpose
Arena between the City of Corpus Christi and SMG to include American Bank, N.A. as
naming rights sponsor for the Multi -Purpose Arena and Convention Center as an additional
named insured on various insurance policies.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kelly abstained.
19.a. MOTION NO. 2004-311
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between Del Mar College District and the City of Corpus Christi to agree to
enter into an Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $165,445 to provide professional
services to facilitate economic development by providing technical assistance to private, for
profit businesses who are creating or retaining jobs in Corpus Christi.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
19.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Deleting Division 12, Business Resource Center Steering Committee from Chapter 2 of the
Code of Ordinances; amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the Small
Business Advisory Committee.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
20. MOTION NO. 2004-312
Motion authorizing the City Manager to make the annual contribution of $65,000 to continue
the City's active participation in and support for the mission and activities of the South
Texas Military Facilities Task Force.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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21. MOTION NO. 2004-313
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Corpus
Christi Disposal Services, Inc. (CC Disposal), of Corpus Christi, Texas guaranteeing the
annual delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste to the J. C. Elliott Landfill for a
specified fee ($19.50 per ton, plus any mandated Federal or State Fees), for a period not to
exceed the life of the J. C. Elliott Landfill.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
22. MOTION NO. 2004-314
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve the annual software
maintenance renewal with ESRI, Inc., of Redlands, California in an amount not to exceed
$40,168.15 for the ESRI suite of products used by the City's Geographic Information System
users.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
23. MOTION NO. 2004-315
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve a Professional Services
Work Order with Kronos, Inc., of Chelmsford, Massachusetts in the amount of $91,975 plus
travel and per diem not to exceed $15,000, to provide the City with an upgrade to Kronos
version 5 including first year software and hardware maintenance based on sole source.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
24. MOTION NO. 2004-316
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a twelve-month software
maintenance agreement with Tiburon, Inc., of Fremont, California in an amount not to
exceed $91,574. Included in the maintenance agreement are the Tiburon modules for
Records Management, Computer Aided Dispatch, Mobile Data, Automated Vehicle Locator
and Video Imaging.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
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26. ORDINANCE NO. 025895
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Lease Agreement between the General Services Administration (GSA), acting for the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the City of Corpus Christi by extending
the lease term for eleven (11) months through September 30, 2004, at the same rental rate
and square footage.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
27. ORDINANCE NO. 025896
Ordinance appropriating $97,354.75 in the Airport Capital Reserve Fund No. 4611;
transferring and appropriating $97,354.75 into the Airport Capital Improvement Program
Fund - Capital Reserve Fund 3020A for engineering services for airport improvements;
amending FY 2004-2005 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025878 to increase
appropriations by $97,354.75.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
28. ORDINANCE NO. 025897
Ordinance appropriating $109,691 from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 32
in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund for Construction Terminal Apron, Phase
II; amending FY 2003-2004 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025647 to increase
appropriations by $109,691.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
29. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a long term lease expiring
September 30, 2016 with the Federal Aviation Administration for an Airport Surveillance
Radar Facility Site at Evelyn Price Park located in the City of Corpus Christi.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
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30.a. ORDINANCE NO. 025898
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 5,075 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement in Lot 10-R, Block 1, Moore Plaza; requiring the owner, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
30.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025899
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 6,710.2 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement in Lot 10-R, Block I, Moore Plaza; requiring the owner, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
30.c. ORDINANCE NO. 025900
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an 871.2 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement in Lot 4, Block 1, Moore Plaza; requiring the owner, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., to
comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
32. ORDINANCE NO. 025901
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Airline Use and Lease
Agreement with American Eagle Airlines, Inc., Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., Expressjet
Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines Company for use of space at Corpus Christi
International Airport in consideration of payment of fees that total approximately $5.94 per
enplaned passenger and are adjusted annually based on a fixed formula, for a term expiring
July 31, 2008. (First Reading 7/20/04)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 8 regarding an amendment to a professional services
contract for the Laguna Madre Service Area Collection System Rehabilitation. Mr. Bill Kopecky,
3609 Topeka, spoke regarding Items 8 and 16, both pertaining to amendments to contracts. Mr.
Kopecky stated that the city should obtain an estimated total price before signing the contracts,
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rather than amendments. City Engineer Escobar replied that the two contracts in Items 8 and 16
were phased contracts for infiltration and inflow (I & I) work. He said Phase 1 was for the
preliminary work to identify the repairs, and Phase 2 was for the actual preparation of the plans and
design so the construction work could be put out for bids. He stated that both of the amendments
in these items were needed to proceed to Phase 2. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
8. MOTION NO.2004-300
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of $473,097 for a total restated fee of $1,197,967 for the Laguna Madre
Service Area Collection System Rehabilitation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
16. MOTION NO. 2004-308
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $1,089.833.65 for a total restated fee of $2,303,534.05 for the Inflow/Infiltration
Area Collection System Rehabilitation Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 25 regarding the Automated Meter Reading/Wireless
Broadband Network (WiFi) pilot project. Mr. Kinnison noted that this project would involve long-
term costs, approximately $16 million over three years. He asked how this project was being
budgeted. Director of Municipal Information Services Ogilvie Gericke replied that the costs would
be part of the capital improvement program. Mr. Kinnison asked if the costs were included in the
current rate models. Assistant City Manager Mark McDaniel replied that the costs were included
in the rate models for the capital budget, but may need to be modified depending on the success of
the pilot project. Mr. Kinnison asked staff to provide him with information on the operational
efficiencies gained from the AMR/WiFi project. Finally, he asked for information on how the
project would impact utility rates if the city maintained the accelerated implementation effort the
Council had requested. Mr. McDaniel replied that staff would be presenting information to the
Audit Committee at a later date. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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25. MOTION NO. 2004-317
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract not to exceed
$597,248 with Northrop Grumman Commercial Information Services, Inc., of Herndon,
Virginia to provide and implement an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Solution with all
components as part of the Automated Meter Reading/Wireless Broadband Network (WiFi)
Pilot project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 31 regarding the health department's restaurant rating
system. Mr. Kinnison asked how the public could access the restaurant ratings. Assistant Director
of Health Annette Rodriguez replied that the ratings would be on the city's website for easy access.
She also said the health department would be initiating a public information campaign to promote
the rating system. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
31. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Section 19-1 of the Code of Ordinance relating to definitions; enacting
Subsections 19-3.1, 19-3.2, 19-3.3, 19-3.4, and 19-3.5 to establish a restaurant rating system;
providing for penalties; providing an effective date of September 1, 2004.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting
"Aye".
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 33, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax revenue increase. City Manager Noe stated the
Council had preliminarily adopted a tax rate of $0.634175 per $100 valuation, a greater than three
percent increase of the effective tax rate. Subsequently, a public hearing was required by statute.
He noted that this rate was a one -cent decrease from the city's current rate.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, and Mr. Bill
Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, spoke against the proposed tax rate because he felt the rate should be one
or two cents lower than the proposed fee, since the city's proposed fee increases and inflation rates
made the one cent decrease meaningless.
Mr. Scott made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed.
Mayor Neal announced that during the August 31, 2004 Council meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m.
at City Hall, the City Council would vote on the proposed tax rate.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 35, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the
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public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0604-05, Magellan Terminal Holdings, L.P.: A change of zoning from a "B-3"
Business District on Tract 1 and "1-2" Light Industrial District on Tract 2 to an "I-3" Heavy
Industrial District. The property is 78.38 acres out of the Webb Tract, Lots 7, 8, 9, 21, and
22, located west of Buddy Lawrence Drive and Poth Lane and north of Interstate Highway
37 and Tribble Street.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended the approval
of the "1-3" Heavy Industrial District.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Garrett made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed.
In response to Mr. Kelly's question, Assistant Director of Development Services Michael
Gunning said that the purpose of the applicant's request was to bring the existing legal non-
conforming above ground fuel tanks into conformity and at to allow for the placement of three (3)
additional petroleum storage tanks. Mr. Kelly asked if there were any residences on the east side
of the property. Mr. Gunning replied that there were a number of residences in that area, and the
long-range plans called for the property to eventually transition to industrial uses. Mr. Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
35. ORDINANCE NO. 025903
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Magellan Terminal Holdings, L.P. by
changing the zoning map in reference to Webb Tract, being 78.38 acres out of Lots 7, 8, 9,
21, and 22, from "B-3" Business District - Tract 1 and "I-2" Light Industrial District - Tract
2 to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Colmenero was absent.
Mayor Neal referred to Item 36, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0604-07, Valero Refining - Texas L.P.: A change of zoning from a "B-4" General
Business District to an "1-3" Heavy Industrial District. The property is a 0.38 acre out of the
Kaler Addition, Share 2A, west 1/2 of Lot 6, located 140 feet north of Up River Road and east
of Kaler Drive.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended the approval
of the "I-3" Heavy Industrial District.
No one spoke in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Noyola made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Mr. Chesney, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
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their votes as follows:
36. ORDINANCE NO. 025904
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Valero Refining - Texas L.P. by
changing the zoning map in reference to Kaler Addition, being 0.38 acre out of Share 2A,
west '/ of Lot 6, from "B-4" General Business District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 38 regarding the permanent ad valorem tax freeze
proposition for the November 2, 2004 election. City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer stated that the
guidelines established in the election and case law give the election authority the discretion to select
the form and the language on the ballot. Ms. Fischer said that case law states that the ballot wording
is sufficient if it identifies the measure and it shows its character and purpose. It further states that
the measure should be described in such language to constitute a fair portrayal of its chief features
in words of plain meaning so that it can be understood by persons entitled to vote. Thus, Ms.
Fischer said the Council had the discretion to establish the wording on the ballot, but must give the
voters fair notice of the character and purpose of the proposition. Ms. Fischer then distributed a
sample of the proposed ballot language excerpted from the constitutional provision for the Council's
consideration. She noted that the guideline had been reviewed by the election division of the
Secretary of State's office, and they had no objection.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, said the Taxpayers
Association also did not object to the proposed wording.
Mr. Scott made a motion to accept the proposed wording for the permanent ad valorem tax
freeze proposition for the November 2, 2004 election as presented by City Attorney Fischer,
seconded by Mr. Chesney, and passed.
Mr. Kinnison stated that he would like to obtain a legal opinion on whether the Council had
the ability, between now and November, to increase the homestead exemptions to all taxpayers, most
likely phased in over a several year period. He also asked that if the Council was able to pass such
a measure, then could the Council revoke the said measure if the tax freeze proposition passed.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 39 regarding a strategic action plan to address
homelessness in the city. Acting Director of Neighborhood Services Jonathan Wagner presented
the seven-year plan to the Council, noting that the city would be working closely with the Homeless
Issues Partnership (HIP) to implement certain aspects of the plan.
Mayor Neal commented that the Homeless Issues Partnership had raised concern over the
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city's consistent lack of meeting the federal requirements for assistance in funding. They brought
their concerns to him and the city manager, and in large part, this spurred the city to action. Thus,
the Mayor said he supported the concept, but he was concerned that the plan might create another
level of bureaucracy with its associated costs. City Manager Noe replied that the plan was
envisioned as a collaborative effort, structured so the city could support the efforts of existing
agencies and help them secure additional resources. He stated that the city did not want to become
directly involved in the provision of services. Compared with other cities in the state, Mr. Noe
remarked that it has become apparent that the city has not secured a comparable level of federal
grants for homelessness initiatives or interagency funding, primarily due to the lack of a strategic
plan. Thus, he said adopting the plan would widen the city's eligibility for funding.
Mayor Neal asked if the city would have any oversight over the condition of the homeless
shelters in the community, saying that he had received an e-mail stating that the shelters were in
poor condition. Mr. Wagner replied affirmatively, saying that the city could ensure that the shelters
adhere to basic standards of cleanliness and safety.
City Manager Noe pointed out that the plan would have a policy impact on the city's
affordable housing initiative, and on the CDBG process if the city chose to use CDBG dollars to
fund organizations that would further the plan. Mayor Neal and Mr. Scott asked staff to provide
regular progress reports on the plan's implementation. Mayor Neal also asked staff to provide a copy
of the plan to Ms. Sally Shipman, the southwest regional coordinator for the U.S. Interagency
Council on Homelessness, who had offered to help the city obtain additional federal funding once
a plan was in place.
Mr. Kelly asked that staff also provide a copy of the plan to the Corpus Christi Business and
Job Development Corporation (4A Board) that is overseeing one of the city's affordable housing
initiatives. He wanted the board to better understand the challenge the city faced in addressing
affordable housing issues for the working poor, a large segment of the city's population, and
encourage them to be open to solutions that would reach this population. Mr. Noyola agreed with
Mr. Kelly. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
39. MOTION NO. 2004-318
Motion adopting the Homeless Plan on Ending Chronic Homelessness in Corpus Christi, a
seven-year strategic action plan which is part of the City's Community Planning and
Development Programs.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Colmenero and Cooper were
absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 40 regarding the American Dream Down Payment
Initiative, a new federal program designed to increase home ownership for low-income, first-time
home buyers. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose stated that the new program would allocate
$166,018 in funding, which staff would use to provide $5,000 per family in down payment
assistance. She said the funds would be allocated according to HUD's fiscal year which would
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require that funds be split over two city fiscal years, with $76,154 allocated in FY 2003-04 and
$89,864 in FY 2004-05. Ms. Rose cautioned that although staff was uncertain whether this funding
would be renewed, it was definitely a "good news" item. Mr. Noyola spoke in support of the new
program.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
40.a. MOTION NO. 2004-319
Motion to amend the FY 2003 and FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan to add and
implement the American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) by increasing HOME
Program funds by $76,154 and $89,864, respectively for the homebuyer assistance program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
40.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025905
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $166,018 from the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development in the Community Development Block Grant No. 1059 for the FY
2003 and FY 2004 Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 41 regarding the proposed vacant building ordinance.
Assistant City Manager Margie Rose stated that staff had presented the proposed ordinance to the
Council approximately two months ago, and after considerable discussion, the Council had asked
staff to refine the ordinance further. In addition, the Council asked staff to meet with several
organizations, including the Downtown Management District, the Board of Realtors, and the
Building Owners and Managers Association, to provide opportunities to obtain their input. Out of
this meeting, Ms. Rose reported that it became clear that the organizations wanted the city to
emphasize enforcement rather than building registration and plans. As a compromise measure, she
said staff agreed to modify the ordinance in several ways.
Ms. Rose then discussed the modifications to the ordinance individually. First, in order to
strengthen the city's enforcement efforts, she said staff added Section 13-3005, Notice of Vacant
Building, to the ordinance. She said it gave the code enforcement administrator or officer the power
to determine whether a building should be classified as a vacant building. Second, the building
owner was not required to submit a plan and a timetable for the building, instead making this
optional. Third, she said the ordinance was written to place strong emphasis on abating the property.
Fourth, staff reluctantly eliminated the $360 registration fee. Fifth, she staff eliminated the section
delineating the exceptions and exemptions from the ordinance because the organizations found them
too confusing.
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Ms. Rose stated that staff was recommending that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance
on its first reading, but noted that one area still needed additional work before final adoption on
second reading. Staff felt that Section 13-3009, Standards for Boarding a Vacant Building, needed
to be more specific on the boarding up process. She anticipated that the outstanding issues regarding
this section would be resolved soon, but staff did not want to postpone the adoption of the ordinance
any longer. She emphasized, however, that other than Section 13-3009, the organizations and staff
had reached an accord on the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Chesney thanked staff for their efforts in reaching an accord with the organizations
involved, and he thanked the organizations for their input.
Ms. Cooper was pleased with the proposed ordinance, especially because the requirement
that the building owner provide a building plan and timetable was eliminated. She said the
ordinance was much improved since staff's last presentation, and she supported it.
Mr. Colmenero asked when the second reading of the ordinance would be scheduled. Ms.
Rose answered that staff was anticipating that it would take two weeks before this section could be
retooled and then presented to the organizations for their review. Thus, she anticipated that the
second reading ordinance would probably be scheduled for the August 31 council meeting.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
41. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 13, Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Article III relating to vacant
buildings; providing for penalties. (Tabled 07/27/04)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott,
voting "Aye".
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Mayor Neal referred to the presentation on the day's agenda regarding the Neighborhood
Initiative Program (NIP). Ms. Yvonne Haag, NIP Project Manager, first provided a progress report
on the FY 2003-2004 NIP. Ms. Haag said the goals of the NIP program were first, to enhance the
quality of life for the residents in five selected areas throughout the city through the delivery of
concentrated services and programs provided by the City of Corpus Christi. Second, the NIP was
designed to work in partnership with the neighborhood residents to raise awareness of the code and
zoning ordinances, provide information on accessing city services, and promote clean and safe
neighborhoods.
Ms. Haag then provided brief background information on the program. She said the Mayor
and Council had designated "neighborhood clean-up and improvement" as a top priority. A pilot
NIP project in the Cunningham and Chula Vista neighborhood was established in April 2003.
Finally, the project was included in the FY 2003-2004 budget under the Livable Neighborhoods
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project.
Ms. Haag reviewed an organizational chart of the livable neighborhoods project, comprised
of three elements: the Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP), the Neighborhood Operation Clean -
Up, and the Environmental Court. She said the NIP initiated the process by providing the heavy
clean-up effort needed to bring the neighborhood up to standard. The Neighborhood Operation
Clean -Up provided intensive enforcement education efforts to the areas, also performed quick clean-
ups with the Hot Shot team. Finally, the Environmental Court supported the additional code
enforcement efforts.
Ms. Haag covered the various funding sources used to fund the project. CDBG funds were
used to pay for the 1 code enforcement office, 1 part-time administrative staff person, office supplies
and equipment, and lot mowing, for a total of $279,537. The general fund paid for the demolition
and hot shot crew for a total of $600,000. Finally, she said a portion of the Municipal Solid Waste
Services service charge (MSWSSC) revenues also funded the program. She stated that the total NIP
program total was $879,000.
Ms. Haag delineated the five areas selected for the program in FY 2003-2004 as follows:
Staples/Crosstown/Agnes/Morgan - November 11 to December 15, 2003; Agnes/IH-
37/Crosstown/Port - January 14, 2003 to February 18, 2004; Williams/Everhart/Holly/Staples -
February 23 to March 29, 2004; Whitaker/McArdle/Rickey/Whitaker - May 3 to June 7, 2004; and
Flour Bluff Drive/Jester/NAS property line/ Greenbay/ Matlock/ Stone/ SPID - June 7 to July 20,
2004.
Ms. Haag stated that several city departments worked together to address each
neighborhood's specific concerns. The city resources action team was comprised of the following
departments: NIP staff; engineering; environmental programs; fire; health/animal control;
neighborhood services/code enforcement; police; parks and recreation; solid waste; street; and storm
water.
Ms. Haag reported that the city resources action created an action plan for each of the
selected areas, tailored to its specific needs. The first part of the action plan, the assesment, was
comprised of two parts, the pre -assessment, performed by the each department to identify
departmental issues in the proposed neighborhood, and a neighborhood meeting, which allowed
residents to identify their issues and concerns.
The second part was the clean-up, a concentrated effort of a three to four week duration. The
city's action team developed a customized action plan to address the specific needs of the
neighborhood. A neighborhood outreach center is established during this phase as well.
The third part was the special activities scheduled for the weekends, including events such
as fire house demonstrations, rabies clinics, a police -auto theft task force, and Paint with Pride.
Finally, the fourth part of the action plan was the progress assessment, comprised of a post -
assessment and evaluation. Ms. Haag said a progress report and celebration meeting were scheduled
in each neighborhood to obtain resident feedback, establish city contacts, and empower residents
with the knowledge and resources for continued improvements.
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Ms. Haag then asked a representative from each contributing department to provide a
progress report on their accomplishments for the FY 2003-2004 NIP. Captain John Houston
reported on the police department's efforts, saying they were a combination of uniform division,
specialized units, and narcotics and vice division, and directed patrol efforts. The effort was
primarily designed to enhance the police presence in the area, perform traffic control, address gang -
related issues, and establish Neighbors on Watch programs.
Mr. Jonathan Wagner, acting director of the neighborhood services/code enforcement
department, reported on his department's achievements. These efforts were focused on clearing and
mowing lots, boarding up abandoned structures, and issuing abandoned/junk vehicle notices.
Mr. Jeff Kaplan, director of solid waste and street services, provided the following statistics
on solid waste collections during the program: Site I - 97.37 tons; Site II - 155.5 tons; Site III -
209.59 tons; Site IV - 113.89 tons; and Site V - 124.22 tons. The total solid waste collections for
the FY 2003-04 NIP program was 700.57 tons. Regarding street services, he said their efforts
focused on repairing pot holes, leveling up streets, addressing base failures, applying seal coats, and
replacing street signs.
Mr. Angel Escobar, city engineer, reported on the engineering services contributions to the
NIP program in the areas of removing traffic vision obstructions, replacing or enhancing street
lights, replacing traffic signs, and installing speed humps.
Ms. Haag reported on the accomplishments of the health/animal control division, fire, park
and recreation, storm water, and environmental services departments. The animal control division
caught 95 dogs, issued 28 citations, hosted four mini -animal clinics, and vaccinated 284 animals.
The fire department held fire safety classes for 403 people, distributed 110 smoke detectors, and
serviced 108 fire hydrants. The park and recreation department coordinated the five tree and
hibiscus planting ceremonies. The storm water department cleaned 630 inlets, removed 48.9 tons
of debris, mowed 48.9 feet of storm ditches, and flushed 90 driveways and culverts. Finally, the
environmental services division was quite supportive of the program, and would become especially
important in the Neighborhood Pride Program.
Ms. Haag then discussed the second phase of the livable communities program, the
Neighborhood Pride Program, which was the sustainability effort for the NIP. She commented that
the Neighborhood Pride Program was adopting the Make It Sparkle program logo in an effort to
promote that program in the neighborhoods. The purpose of the Neighborhood Pride Program was
to encourage, educate, and empower the residents of the NIP areas to maintain and continuously
improve their neighborhoods.
Ms. Haag reviewed the Neighborhood Pride Program meeting schedule as follows: August
16 - Pilot Project - Cunningham Middle School; August 19 - Site I - Victory for Life Fellowship,
14th Street; August 23 - Site II - Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard; August 30 - Site III - Gardendale
Church, 5633 S. Staples; September 15 - Site IV - Oso Recreation Center, 111 Bernice; and TBA -
Site V - Flour Bluff
Ms. Haag provided a brief overview of the pride program. She said the program was
comprised of a pride team including representatives from city departments and community social
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service agencies. The team would conduct a series of meetings over a 12 to 18 month period to help
the neighborhoods set goals to address the long-term issues facing them. She said the Neighbors
on Watch program was considered the best vehicle the neighborhoods could use to meet and
communicate.
Ms. Haag then announced the five recommended neighborhood sites for the FY 2004-2005
program. She prefaced the announcement by quickly reviewing the site selection process. A
selection committee was established, comprised of the ACM for development services, the NIP
project manager, the director of neighborhood services and code enforcement administration, chief
of police and captain in charge of directed patrol officers, and the director of solid waste services.
She said the selection team established the following set of criteria for site selection: high incidence
of crime and resident calls; history of code enforcement infractions; solid waste/debris issues; and
aging infrastructure (streets/lighting/signage).
Site 1 was the Agnes /Port Ave /Highland Baldwin area on the west side of town, which
would be begin on September 13 through October 7, 2004. Site 2 was the Greenbay /Matlock /Stone
/ SPID/ NAS Drive/ NAS -CC property line in Flour Bluff, scheduled for October 25 through
November 15, 2004. Site 3 was the Horne/ Molina/ West Point/ Columbia area on the west side,
scheduled for January 10 through February 3, 2005. Site 4 was the Baldwin/ Greenwood/ Horne/
Crosstown Access Hwy 286/ S. Port area, also on the west side, which was scheduled for February
10 through March 7, 2005. Finally, Site 5 was the IH -37 (Martin Luther King)/ N. Port/ W.
Broadway area on the north side of town, scheduled for April 22 through May 2, 2005.
Ms. Haag concluded her presentation by thanking the NIP's community partners, including
the City Manager's Career Development Class 2004, H -E -B, Home Depot, Gardendale Baptist
Church, Pepsi Cola, and Jason's Deli.
Mr. Noyola thanked Ms. Haag and city staff for their efforts, and he spoke in support of the
program.
Mr. Scott thanked all parties involved for their efforts. He recognized Mr. Kelly for his
efforts to initiate the program in the city.
Mr. Colmenero also spoke in support of the program, noting the importance of the
sustainability program.
Mr. Kelly thanked the direct patrol officers for their contribution to the genesis of the NIP
program. He commented that the city has come a long way in coordinating municipal resources to
focus on the neighborhoods. He observed that the FY 2004-05 sites were slightly larger than last
year's areas. Finally, he thanked all parties involved for their efforts.
Mr. Kinnison thanked everyone involved for their efforts, and he especially recognized the
importance of the sustainability effort.
Mayor Neal asked City Manager Noe to submit the NIP program for consideration by the
Texas Municipal League, Conference of Mayors, and/or the National League of Cities for a
programmatic award.
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Mayor Neal called for a brief recess to present proclamations.
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The Council returned from recess, and Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Michael Sabala, 6118 Killarmet, spoke regarding his concerns about the contract negotiations
between the city and the firefighters association. Mr. Danny Noyola Jr., 4410 Acushnet, spoke in
support of placing all the proposed recommended charter amendments on the November ballot,
especially the November uniform election date and allowing city employees to be involved in the
political process. Mr. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke regarding his concerns about the NUPAC
board. Ms. Sherry Dunlap, P.O. Box 9093, spoke regarding her concerns about the implementation
of the Animal Control Action Plan, specifically the elimination of the education specialist and
Saturday operating hours. Mr. Jed Beyer, 421 Parade, asked the Council to support Corpus Christi
Reads, a city-wide reading program. Ms. Maria Gonzales, 1813 Amazon, requested that the Council
consider creating a special unit to investigate internal city crimes.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 37 regarding the bond propositions for the November
2, 2004 election. City Manager Noe stated that the Council should have received a memo outlining
the comments received from the public, city boards, and business associations during a series of
bond proposal meetings held during the past two and a half weeks.
Mayor Neal asked Mr. Jeff Leuschel with McCall Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P., bond counsel,
to briefly summarize a memo he had sent the city manager recently regarding how projects within
a bond proposition may be presented to the citizens of Corpus Christi for consideration. Under
Texas law, bond propositions are held to the "singleness of purpose" doctrine, which holds that a
bond proposition must be limited to a single type of project. The doctrine was developed so as to
prevent political subdivisions from preparing bond propositions in a manner that would compel a
voter to approve one distinct type of project (e.g. a city office building) that they might not
otherwise approve by combining it with another distinct type of project (e.g. street improvements).
Mr. Leuschel said at a recent council meeting, he observed a dialogue regarding a proposed
Shoreline Drive (Bayfront Master Plan) project which would involve street improvements, a park,
and other distinct elements. He stated that a Shoreline Drive project containing several distinct
elements would qualify as a project that could be presented to the voters in one proposition, since
the elements are physically related to one another. According to the "singleness ofpurpose"doctrine,
the "purpose" is a unified set of public improvements physically related to one another. Mr.
Leuschel stated that he had confirmed this information with the Office of the Attorney General.
Combining a street project in one part of the city with a parks project in another part of the city,
however, would not constitute "singleness of purpose" because they were disparate projects not
physically related to one another.
When preparing the bond proposition, Mr. Leuschel said the city had a degree of latitude for
the wording. The city could choose, for example, to list specific streets on the ballot, or simply state
that the proposition was for street improvements throughout the city, with no further details. He said
either type of wording would be acceptable to the Attorney General's Office.
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Mr. Leuschel reported that the city could provide information regarding the propositions, but
there were legal consequences to the method chosen. If information was formally approved by the
City Council, the language would be deemed to become part of the proposition's "contract" with the
voters, and if approved, would contractually bind the city to issue the authorized bonds without a
tax increase. If the information was prepared by city staff and not approved by the City Council,
then the information would not be considered part of the contract with voters.
Mr. Leuschel also discussed the concept of a "no tax increase"proposition in light of the
singleness of purpose doctrine with the Attorney General's Office. A "no tax increase" proposition
containing street projects, library projects, and parks projects, for example, would violate the
singleness of purpose doctrine because the doctrine was applied to the types of facilities as opposed
to the economic consequence.
City Engineer Escobar then reported on the Bond 2004 proposed package options (see
Attachment A included as part of these minutes). He stated that during the last discussion, the
Council had requested additional information on a number of items. First, regarding the police/fire
training facility (Item 28), he said staff spoke with Flint Hills to see if the city could obtain an
extension on the option to buy, and they have agreed to extend the option to 2008 for an additional
$100,000. Second, the Council asked what work could be done on the Bayfront Development Phase
1 Streets project (Item 22) for as low as $2.4 million and as high as $4.4 million. City Engineer
Escobar displayed a chart delineating the options in those price ranges.
Third, City Engineer Escobar said that the Council asked staff to look into the possibility of
using military funding for the NAS Acuz Road realignment project (Item 25). He asked Assistant
City Manager Mark McDaniel to comment. Mr. McDaniel reported that he spoke with the
Governor's Office about the status ofa military preparedness fund application the city had submitted
to fund three projects off the proposed project list. He said the Governor's Office reported that the
application was still under review, and a final decision would be made on Thursday. He said,
however, that the Governor's Office staff had indicated that it was a good application and had a good
chance of being approved, but there was no confirmation at this point. Mr. McDaniel reported that
there were two funding sources the city could potentially use, the traditional loan program and a
three percent loan program. He said the North Port Avenue project, Waldron Road project, and the
NAS Acuz realignment project as potential candidates for the military funding, totaling
approximately $3.5 million. City Manager Noe emphasized that these alternate funding sources
were financing options that would require repayment of the notes, so they would not necessarily add
to the Council's ability to incur debt.
Mr. Noyola stated that he preferred to separate the Bayfront Development Plan project from
the rest of the bond projects.
A discussion ensued whether the ballot language would specifically state that if the voters
approved a certain proposition, it would not lead to a tax increase. Mr. Leuschel stated that the
Council could choose to have staff distribute information on which propositions may likely lead to
a tax increase, but not include it in the ballot language. City Manager Noe added that he understood
the Council was leaning toward this option.
Mr. Scott emphasized that the Waldron Road improvement project was badly needed,
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especially in front of Flour Bluff High School. He said the project was included in some of the
proposed packages, but not all. He asked how the Council should proceed with the project if they
were uncertain about the possibility of state funding, yet needed to make a decision on the packages
today. Mr. McDaniel replied that if some of the projects included in the bond package were not on
a tight timeline, such as the NAS ACUZ project, the project could be delayed and loan proceeds
could be used to complete them. Mayor Neal stated that if the Bayfront Development Plan street
improvements were removed from the street proposition and then included in a Bayfront
Development Plan proposition, the Waldron Road project could be included in all of the proposed
packages. Mr. Noe added that if the Waldron Road project was included in the bond package, it
would be completed more expeditiously because the bond program had to meet a certain schedule.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. The following individuals asked the Council to
consider increasing the funding to the North Beach Area Improvements project and make the project
a higher priority: Ms. Gloria Hicks, 5226 Greenbriar; Mr. Rocco Montesano, 2101 Riata; and Mr.
Tom Schmid, 319 Longport.
Mr. Chesney stated that he would like to see the Bayfront Development Plan project placed
on the ballot as a separate proposition. He expressed concern that "no tax" increase options and
the numerous bond propositions would be confusing to the voters. Mr. Leuschel said there was a
certain risk that the voters might be confused, but to address this issue, the city could make
information available to educate the public.
In response to Mr. Kelly's question, City Manager Noe stated that the public would be
informed that if the voters approved a $70 million bond issue, it would probably not result in a tax
increase. There would not be a "no tax increase" proposition
In response to Mr. Scott's question, City Manager Noe said the Traffic Congestion
Management project (Item 13) allocation could be reduced without a major impact. The project
included a list of intersections which needed mitigation for congestion, but the list could be altered
to meet the funding level. This funding could perhaps be used for the North Beach Project
improvements or another project.
Mayor Neal interjected that the Padre Island Overlay District item was scheduled for
consideration at 1:30 p.m., so the Council needed to move to this item now. He stated, however, that
the Bond 2004 discussion would resume once the discussion on Item 34 was completed.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 34.a., and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open
the public hearing on the following item:
34.a. Public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance by adding Article 13A. "IO"
Island Overlay District, to establish a unique island development standard; and by revising
Article 13. "B2 -A" Barrier Island Business District, Section 13-2, Use Regulations, to
include new uses and use requirements.
Director of Development Services Barbara Bailey prefaced her presentation by saying the
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development of the district was possible due to the collaborative effort between staff and the Padre
Island Planning Committee, and the islanders, especially Mr. Ro Wickham, Mr. Jeff Frahm, Mr.
Jerry Choyke, and Mr. Richard Smith.
Ms. Bailey provided a brief history on the process for developing the overlay district, which
began three years ago. She said Asset Development Corporation, headed by Mr. Paul Schexnailder,
brought in a renowned architectural firm from New York, Cooper Robertson, to review the draft
overlay district to ensure the city had a workable, feasible product.
Ms. Bailey remarked that the overlay district was designed to propose architectural design
standards for new development along Park Road 22 (SPID), a portion of State Highway 361 south
of Zahn Road, and the "Lake Padre" and seawall areas. A city survey of property owners in 2003
indicated that there was a significant preference for a number of architectural styles, such as Spanish,
Mediterranean, and Key West, that could broadly be grouped into the heading of"coastal themes".
Subsequently, Ms. Bailey stated that a controversy has slowly evolved between the islanders and
builders regarding the use of vinyl siding.
Regarding the use of vinyl siding, Ms. Bailey stated that Cooper Robertson believed that
high-quality synthetic materials are successful alternatives to more maintenance -dependent
materials. She cautioned, however, that if the vinyl siding was not appropriately used, it could deter
from the look of the project.
Ms. Bailey reported that throughout the many discussions, she was pleased that there was
a general consensus between the major groups on the island on a number of important items,
including design guidelines, setting high quality standards, improved landscaping, and appropriate
signage. There were also areas of compromise, that the map boundary was expanded to include the
Lake Padre area, but in return the decision was made to eliminate the citizens review committee to
avoid an additional layer of bureaucracy. She said the remaining areas of clarification involved the
impact to multifamily properties and, more recently, what constitutes high quality vinyl. She said
the builders found the material to be a quality product that provides a good look with minimal
maintenance. The islanders felt strongly that vinyl does not create an appropriate look for the island.
At the July 14`" Planning Commission meeting, Ms. Bailey said the Builders Association and
the Island Planning Group recommended approval of the district. Nonetheless, a number of persons
spoke for and against the inclusion of vinyl siding as an acceptable wall covering material. After
considerable discussion, Ms. Bailey said the Planning Commission recommended the approval of
the draft Island Overlay District, including the vinyl siding. She said staffs recommendation
mirrored the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Ms. Bailey reviewed the draft Island Overlay highlights as follows: architectural design
standards; 10 percent of gross site area landscaped; palm tree plantings on 30 centers for SPID (Park
Road 22) and SH 361; decorative entryways; 10 -foot front yards for townhouse or multi -family
developments; and restricted access to local streets; pedestrian access; parking credit for public
pedestrian amenities; 10 percent parking credit if parking is placed behind the building; and special
screening for boat/RV sales, outdoor storage, and drive-thru windows.
Ms. Bailey briefly displayed a map of the possible future rezoning area for the overlay,
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August 17, 2004 - Page 25
noting that it had been expanded from the original plan. She also displayed a sample color palette
allowed under the overlay plan. Finally, she provided examples of development in South Padre
Island that would not be allowed under the proposed overlay district.
Ms. Bailey concluded by stressing that there was a great deal of consensus between the
island groups, and few areas of controversy. Besides the vinyl siding issue, Ms. Bailey said the
islanders were now requesting some type of citizens group to advocate for island issues and
concerns. To address this concern, she pointed out that the plan implementation of the Mustang -
Padre Island plan already called for a strategic action committee. She said this committee could
function as an advocacy group for island issues, without creating another level of bureaucracy. To
address the vinyl siding issue, Ms. Bailey also noted that the overlay district applied to commercial
and multi -family uses only, not single-family residential. Thus, the Lake Padre area could be
excluded from the use of vinyl siding in the overlay district if the Council desired. She stated,
however, that the Padre Island Property Owners Association already prohibited the use of vinyl
siding comprising more than 30 percent of a home.
Planning Commissioner Shirley Mims, 3613 Brushwood, stated that she had chaired the two
meetings during which the Padre Island Overlay District was considered. The issue was tabled at
the first meeting because the commission did not feel there was enough consensus on the district,
and they asked staff to continue working with the island groups. At the second meeting, Ms. Mims
stated that the Planning Commission was in concurrence with the document, noting that there were
still a point of contention regarding vinyl siding. Ultimately, Ms. Mims stated that the commission
voted 7-1 (one member was absent) to approve the overlay district as presented, including the vinyl
siding. Ms. Mims stated that appropriate standards for signage were an important consideration for
the commissioners, especially herself, and the commission felt the proposed overlay district
addressed this issue well.
Mr. Chesney asked for staffs opinion on the vinyl siding issue. Ms. Bailey stated that
according to Cooper Robertson, high-quality vinyl could be an acceptable wall covering for the
coastal theme look. She said a discussion ensued later over what constituted high-quality vinyl, and
staff made the following specifications: designed for 160 mph wind -load system, reinforced nail
hem, 5/8" profile height, and nominal 0.42" mill thickness. She said staff did not truly have a strong
opinion on the vinyl siding. They felt the overall plan was much more important than this issue,
which was ultimately a matter of choice and taste. Her concern was that the island groups's concerns
be heard on this issue.
Mr. Robert Kelly with the Vinyl Siding Institute made a briefpresentation in support of vinyl
siding as a quality building material.
Mayor Neal called for public comment. The following individuals spoke in support of the
use of vinyl siding: Mr. Dick Messberger, Kingsville, TX; Mr. CliffZarsky, 5202 Wooldridge; Mr.
Alan Hoyt; Ms. Rita France, 14901 Windward Drive; Ms. Mabel Mickle, 14901 Windward Drive;
Mr. Greg Coats, 3116 Wooldridge; Mr. Mike Montegna, 15349 Caravelle; Mr. Brian Miller, 13495
Das Marinas; Mr. Rudy Barrera; Ms. Polly Harris, 2138 Hwy 286; and Mr. Gene Guernsey, 6133
Tarafaya.
The following individuals spoke against the use of vinyl siding: Ms. Mindy Niles, 15325 Key
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August 17, 2004 - Page 26
Largo Ct.; Mr. Jeff Frahm, 13502 Royal Fifth Ct.; Mr. Ray Smith, 15314 Baratoria; Mr. Ro
Wickham, 13729 Eagles Nest; an unidentified woman; Mr. Paul Schexnailder; Mr. John Hopper,
13904 Eagles Nest; Mr. John Trice, 13706 Tajamar; Mr. John Veit; Ms. Kim Irwin; and Ms. Gladys
Choyke, 15321 Cartagena.
Mr. Richard Smith, 13849 Doubloon, Mr. Richard Pittman, 14325 Caribe, and Mr. Jeff
Riggan, 13921 Das Marinas, spoke against the use of vinyl siding and for the reinstatement of the
citizen review committee. Mr. Jerry Choyke, 15321 Cartagena Court, spoke in support of reinstating
the citizen review committee.
The following individuals spoke in support of the Padre Island Overlay District as presented:
Ms. Becky Lopez, 4409 Dolphin; Mr. Tony Brady, 14221 Sanddollar; Mr. Shane Scherader, 1164
Colleta Creek; Mr. Neill Amsler, 14726 Santa Gertrudis; Mr. Alex Harris, 2138 Hwy 286; and Mr.
Doug Shaw.
A discussion ensued over which areas in the proposed overlay district should be excluded
from the use of vinyl siding. Mayor Neal proposed following Ms. Bailey's suggestion by including
a provision to exclude the use of vinyl siding in the Lake Padre area. Mr. Scott commented that
overlay district as presented addressed the most important development issues facing the island:
prohibiting oversized and gaudy buildings and substandard buildings, and providing more
landscaping. He said the overall plan would have a huge impact on the island in significant and
beneficial ways that most of the islanders supported, and the remaining points of contention paled
by comparison. He said that he was not aware that the use of vinyl siding was an issue until quite
recently. After much thought, he said he was in support of the proposed overlay district as
presented, including the use of high-quality vinyl siding. He understood that the Padre Island
Property Owners did not permit vinyl siding on single-family dwellings anyway, and was open to
a compromise measure if the Mayor wished to introduce it.
Mr. Garrett made a motion to amend the Planning Commission and staffs recommendation
to exclude the use of vinyl siding in the proposed overlay district, seconded by Ms. Cooper. Mr.
Noyola spoke in support of using high-quality vinyl siding in the overlay district, and supported
staffs recommendation. Ms. Cooper spoke in support of excluding the use of vinyl siding because
she felt the Council should defer to the islanders's wishes since they have invested in this area. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Mr. Garrett's motion to amend as follows:
Chesney, Cooper, Garrett, and Kelly, voting "Aye"; Neal, Colmenero, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "No". The motion to amend failed.
Mayor Neal made a motion to amend the overlay district to restrict vinyl siding from the
areas abutting Park Road 22 within the notification boundary and Lake Padre, seconded by Mr.
Colmenero. He said this amendment would protect the appearance of the main traffic corridor into
Padre Island, and would respect the Lake Padre area's desire to exclude vinyl siding. At the same
time, he said the amendment would allow for the use of vinyl siding for future commercial buildings
in the remaining area. Ms. Bailey added that an exemption needed to be made today to allow
existing buildings constructed with vinyl siding that may need to rebuild in the future, as a result of
hurricane damage, for example, to use vinyl siding. Mayor Neal concurred with this amendment.
Mayor Neal asked staff to identify the area known as Lake Padre area, and Ms. Bailey said staff
would provide a legal description of the area . City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
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August 17, 2004 - Page 27
votes on the Mayor's motion to amend as follows: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". The motion to amend passed.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to close the public hearing. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
34. ORDINANCE NO. 025902
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by adding Article 13A. "IO" Island Overlay
District to establish a unique island development standard; and by revising Article 13. `B2 -
A" Barrier Island Business District, Section 13-2 Use Regulations, to include new uses and
use requirements.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as
amended with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal called for a brief recess.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
The Council returned from recess, and Mayor Neal resumed discussion on Item 37 regarding
the proposed Bond 2004 propositions. Mr. Noyola spoke in support of the new Option 4A (see
Attachment B included as part of these minutes), which was staff had just distributed in response to
the previous discussion.
Regarding the Bayfront Master Plan project in Option 4A, Mr. Kinnison stated that he
though the project cost was larger than the $6,684,000 amount included. He said that if the Council
was going to include the bayfront master plan project, it should be a fair and accurate representation
of the project. City Manager Noe replied that over the next week or so, the city could provide the
public with a fair and accurate representation of what could be accomplished in the northern reach
of the project for the proposed $6,684,000, which included the re -use of some infrastructure. Mr.
Kinnison replied that if the city was going to undertake the project, he wanted to see it done the right
way. City Manager Noe replied that staff would provide the Council with an idea of what could be
accomplished for the proposed $6 million and for the $12 million for the Level 2 improvements in
the Bayfront Plan range.
City Manager Noe stated that he and City Secretary Chapa preferred to have a less detailed
ballot than in Bond 2000, which provided the names of every street project, etc., but noted that this
would be the Council's decision. Mr. Colmenero asked if the city could have a separate ballot or a
different color ballot. City Secretary Chapa said the County Clerk's Office has said the voting
machines could accommodate two ballots, but it would be a cumbersome process. They preferred
that the city join Del Mar College's ballot, which would save the city approximately $25,000. He
said Del Mar was amenable to this. Mr. Chapa said a separate ballot would be more expensive but
was may be necessary if the charter amendments were going to be placed on the ballot as well. The
Council concurred with the suggestion to make the ballot less wordy than in the 2000 election.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
August 17, 2004 - Page 28
Mr. Kelly said the Council seemed to be in favor of the $90,000 bond package. He said he
preferred Option 2A because he sensed a growing dissatisfaction with rising tax rates, and he felt
a more modest package would be more amenable to the public. He said, however, that he would
support a $90 million package if he was in the minority.
Mr. Scott, Ms. Cooper, Mr. Kinnison, and Mr. Colmenero spoke in support of the $90
million bond package because they felt the citizens would understand that $70 million in projects
would not involve a tax increase.
Mr. Chesney also expressed concern about the growing dissatisfaction with tax increases
among the citizens. He was concerned about that the ballot would be too confusing. He said he
would be willing to compromise if the majority of the Council supported the $90 million bond
package.
There were no comments from the audience. Mayor Neal asked staff to provide the
requested information for next week. City Manager Noe remarked that next Tuesday was the last
day to call an election.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that this week,
the city held a mass immunization clinic at the Bayfront Convention Center, and approximately 700
children received immunizations. The fire academy cadet graduation was taking place this Friday
at 2:00 p.m., with 29 candidates. He also announced that 7 out of 9 of the city's code enforcement
property advisors have become certified officers. He introduced Ms. Sally Gavlik, the new park and
recreation director.
Mr. Noe said that at next week's meeting, the Council would meet with the LCRA at 8:00
a.m. to discuss cooperative water ventures. For the regular council meeting, the following items
were scheduled: charter revision amendments; adoption of the property tax ordinance; and landfill
issues. On August 31, the Council would have the opportunity to finalize the election ordinances if
required.
Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports. Mr. Garrett asked for a timeline on the
completion of the Gollihar/McArdle/Ayers street repairs. Mr. Garrett also confirmed that none of
the street improvements currently in progress were related to the Bond 2004 program, nor were the
seawall improvements related to the Bayfront Master Plan.
Mr. Noyola asked Mr. Noe to look into an issue that health department employees were
required to use their personal vehicles to immunize children off-site, and said the employees were
requesting laptops as well. He thanked City Engineer Escobar for helping to get two flashing school
zone lights on Bear Lane. He gave his condolences to the families of Mr. Isidro Lopez and Mr. Joe
Carmona, two Tejano musicians who passed away recently. Finally, Mr. Noyola asked staff to look
into working with the Workforce One and other organizations to obtain grants for enhanced services.
Mr. Scott asked for an update on the development on Purdue Street, which was recently
highlighted in the newspaper. Mr. Kevin Stowers, assistant director of engineering, replied that the
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
August 17, 2004 - Page 29
city has worked with the contractor to provide safety panels and barricades to delineate a pedestrian
area. Flaggers were working in the morning and the afternoon to help children cross the area. He
said the city's construction inspectors were instructed to check on the area later.
Ms. Cooper asked Mr. Noe to look into a problem her mother-in-law had encountered in
which she received a notice saying she was going to be arrested because she had not paid a speeding
ticket. She said the notice was sent to her in error, and asked Mr. Noe to investigate.
Mayor Neal asked Mr. Noe to look into the animal control issues raised at today's meeting,
and he asked him to inform the Council on the item by this Friday in their packets. He also thanked
development services staff for their efforts on the Padre Island Overlay District.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 5:10 p.m. on August 17, 2004.
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T-21 ATTACHMENT A
BOND ISSUE 2004 - PACKAGE PROPOSAL OPTIONS
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
OPTION 2A
OPTION 3
OPTION 4
70M Package
70M Package
71.61,1 Package
BOM Package
ISM Package
Streets Only
Streets
Health & Safety
Public Facilities
Streets
Health & Safety
Public Facilities
Park & Roc
Streets
Health & Safety
Public PasMlles
Park & Rec
Economic Oev
Streets
Health & Safety
Public Facilities
Park & Ree
Economic Dev
No Tax Increase
1 Proposition
No Tax Increase
3 Propositions
No Tax Increase
4 Propositions
1 -Cent Increase
5 Propositions
2.Cent Increase
5 Propositions
STREETS:
1.
ADA Improvements
4000 000
tia
4 000 000
8,440,000
4,000,000
8,440,000
2,372,000
3,495 000
000
4,000,000
6,440,000
2,372,000
3,495,000
4,407,000
4,000,000
6,440,000
2,372,000
3,425,000
4,497,000 '
2.
Cimarron Blvd, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Yorktown
3
marron Blvd, Ph. 2 - Yorktown to Bison (Mireles)
2,372.000
2,372,00D
4.
Doddridge Sheet - Ocean Drive to Staples
3,495 000
4,497,000
3495,000
4,497,000
5_
Everhart Road, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Cedar Pass
6.
North Pat Ave -111 37 to US 181
1 804 000
4,46 5,000
1 804,000
,465,000
1 604,000
1,604,000
1204,000
7.
Up River Road - Rand Morgan to McKenzie
4,485,000
4,465,000
4.485,000
8.
Waldron Road - Purdue to Glen Oak & Medferranaan Ext
2474,000
500 000
-
500 000
9 .28.000
2,474.000
500,000
9,428,000
-
500,000
9428.000
-
500,000
0,428,000
9.
Future TxDOT ParJdpaflon
10.
• Neighborhood Street Reconstruction _~-9,428,000
11.
Street Lighting
800000
800,000
4,200.000
r 600,000
4200,000
800 000
4,200,000
3,500.000
2,130,000
800,000
4200.000
3,500,000
2,130,000
12.
• Street Overlays
4,2200,000
13.
Traffic Congestion Management
3 700,000
2,130000
3,500 000
2,130,000,
3,500,000
2,130,000
14.
Traffic Signals (New &Upgrades)
15- 'CBE
WWusTIfi.-3--B7ownsv(NN-eRtrbDear Lane ,
803,000
803000
803.000
803,000
803,0001
16.
COR Maus, Ph. 3 - SPID lo Rockford Drive
1,058,000
1,058.000
1,058,000
1 058000
1.058,000
3,230,000
4,373;000 ,
500,000
17.
Wooldridge Road • Airline Road ID Rodd Field
3 239 000
3,239,000
3.230,000
3,239,000
4,373,000
500,000
18.
Wooldridge Road - Staples Street to Airline Road
4,373 000
4,373 000
4.373.000
18.
Developer ParildpaliOn
500 000
500,000
500,000
20.
Greenwood Dr. Ph. 1 - Golfhar to South Padre Island Dr.
2 760 000
3,412,000 I
3,950,000
2 760,000
3,412,000
2,924,000
2,780,000
3.412,000
1
2,760000 ,
3,4f2,000
20183.000
2,7E0000
3,412,000
4,400,000
21.
Laguna Shores Road - Graham to'Huellin Hornet
22.
Bayfront Development Plan Phase 1 (Streets)
23.
Padre Island Aesthetic Development Pertidpa0on
-
-
150,000
150.000
150,000
24.
Pak Road 22 Bridge (Cost Estimated)
-
-
1.400.000
1,400,000
1,400,000
1 175 000
70 701,000
NAS Atom Road Realignment
-
-
_
11, 75.000
25.
Sub Total Street Packs, es:
70 000 000
66 500 000
87 ' ' 0 000
66 784 000
P BLIC
EAL & SAFETY:
1,500,000
26.
Southside Fire Station
-
-
1,500,000
-
1,500,000
1,- 40 WO 1-0
500 000
27.
ADA Co -E4 Fire Mations
28.
Police ( Fire_ Training Fadlity Ph. 2 - Lend Ace.
895,000-
Sub Total PubIc Health & Safety Packages:
-
1 500,000
1 500.000
1 00,000
2.895,000_
PUBLIC
-
2,000.000
29.
FACILITIES:2000
NW Library Expanslon
2,000.000
-
_
2,000,000
2.000 000
160,000 ,
_
2,160,006
000
, 160,000
3,500,000_
5,660,000
.
30.
'Museum Fire Suppresslon, Ph. 2
-
-
31.
New Southside Library
-
-
-
2,000,1100.
Sub -Total Public Facility Packages:
PAPS( &RECREATION:
2,250,000
5,000
2,250,000
32.
SpcAa Field Improvements
2,756000-
,75000033_
33_
34.
Golf Course Improvements (EalstInngg Courses)
27
-
1300 000
300.000
500,000
Renovate Senior & Recreation Faculties
35.
HER Tennis Center
-
-
500,000
500000
500,000
36.
Neighborhood Pants Improvements
37.
W ndsport Park Improvements (South Cole Park)
-
-
r
-
100000
3,096000
36.
Bayfront Devela�ment Plan Phase 1 (Parks)
10,494,000
Sub -Total Park & Recreation Packages:
500,000
6,606 000
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT:
�rD Ogg
20
250.00039.
Downtown Redevelapmant Partdpation
-
-
100,000
250,00-
0
100,000
40.
North Beach Area Improvements
Sub -Total Economic Development Project Packages.
-
00 000
90,000,000
TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE:
70,000,000
70,000,000
71,600,000
00200,000
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OPTION 4
CHANGE
OPTION 4A
90M Packaie
90M Package
Streets
Health & Safety
Public Facilities
Park & Rec
Economic Dev
Streets
Health & Safety
Public Facilities
Park & Ree
Bayfront
2 -Cent Increase
5Pro•ositlons
2 -Cent Increase
5 Propositions
STREETS:
1.
ADA Improvements
4,000,000
4,000,000
2.
Cimarron Blvd, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Yorktown
_
6,440,000
6,440,000
3.
'Cimarron Blvd, Ph. 2 - Yorktown to Bison (Mireles)
2,372,000
2,372,000
4.
_
Doddrldge Street - Ocean Drive to Staples
3,495,000
3,495,000
5.
Everhart Road, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Cedar Pass
4,497,000
4,497,000
6.
North Port Ave - IH 37 to US 181
1,604,000.
1,604,000
7.
_
U • River Road - Rand Morgan to McKenzie
_
4,465,000
4,465,000
8.
Waldron Road - Purdue to Glen Oak & Mediterranean EM-
2,474,000
2,474,000
9.
Future TxDOT Participation
500,000
500,000
10.
• Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
9,428,000
9,428,000
_11._
Street Lighting
800,000
800,000
12.
" Street Overlays
4,200,000
4,200,000
13.
'Traffic Congestion Management
3,500,000
3,500,000
14.
,Traffic Signals (New & Upgrades)
2,130,000
2,130,000
15.
(Cliff Maus, Ph. 2 - Brownsville Rd to Bear Lane
803,000
803,000
16.
Cliff Maus, Ph. 3 - SPID to Rockford Drive
1,058,000
1,058,000
17.
Wooldridge Road - Airline Road to Rodd Field
3,239,000
3,239,000
18.
Wooldridge Road - Staples Street to Airline Road
4,373,000
4,373,000
19.
Developer Participation
500,000
_
500,000
20.
'Greenwood Dr. Ph. 1 - Gollihar to South Padre Island Dr.
2,760,000
2,760,000
21.
Laguna Shores Road - Graham to'Hustlin Hornet
3,412,000
3,412,000
22.
Bayfront Development Plan Phase 1 (Streets)
4,400,000
(4,400,000)
-
23.
Padre Island Aesthetic Development Participation
150,000
150,000
24.
Park Road 22 Bridge (Cost Estimated)
1,400,000
1,400,000
25.
NAS Aicuz Road Realignment
_
1,175,000
(1,175,000)
-
39.
Downtown Redevelopment Participation
-
250,000
250,000
40.
North Beach Area Improvements
-
500,000
500,000
Sub -Total Street Packages:
70,701,000
(2,351,000)
68,350,000
Proposition 1
PUBL
C HEALTH & SAFETY:
26.
Southside Fire Station
1,500,000
1,500,000
27.
ADA Co -Ed Fire Stations
_
400,000
400,000
28.
Police / Fire Training Facility Ph. 2 - Land Acq.
895,000
(895,000)
-
Sub -Total Public Health & Safety Packages:
2,795,000
(895,000)
1,900,000
Proposition 2
PUBL
C FACILITIES:
29.
NW Library Expansion
2,000,000
2,000,000
Proposition 3
30.
Museum Fire Suppression, Ph. 2
160,000
160,000
31.
New Southside Library
Sub -Total Public Facility Packages:
3,500,000
5,660,000
-
3,500,000
5,660,000
PARK
& RECREATION:
32
Sports Field Improvements
2 250 000
2,250,000
33
_
Golf Course Improvements (Existing Courses)
2,756,000
2,756,000
34.
Renovate Senior & Recreation Facilities
1,300,000
1,300,000
35.
HEB Tennis Center
500,000
500,000
36.
Neighborhood Parks Improvements 500,000
_
500,000
37.
Windsport Park Improvements (South Cole Park)
100,000
100,000
Proposition 4
38.
Bayfront Development Plan Phase 1 (Parks)
3,088,000
(3,088,000)
-
Sub -Total Park & Recreation Packages:
10,494,000
(3,088,000)
7,406,000
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT:
39.
Downtown Redevelopment Participation
250,000
(250,000)
-
40. (North
Beach Area Improvements
100,000
(100,000)
-
Sub -Total Economic Development Project Packages:
350,000
(350,000)
-
BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN PROJECT:
22/38
Bayfront Development Plan Phase 1
-
6,684,000
6,684,000
Proposition 5
Sub -Total Bayfront Master Plan Package:
-
6,684,000
6,684,000
TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE:, 90,000,000
-
90,000,000