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AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19638 CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 1987, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND EIGHT COUNCIL MEMBERS,
ON THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE ADOPTION OF AN INCREASE IN THE TAX
EXEMPTION OF THE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
DISABLED OR ARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; AND PROVIDING THAT
THE GENERAL ELECTION BE HELD JOINTLY WITH THE WEST OSO
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION AND THE FLOUR
BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION;
DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS, BY HEREBY PROVIDING
THAT A JOINT ELECTION BE CONDUCTED WITH THE ELECTION ON THE
QUESTION OF TUE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AS CALLED BY ORDINANCE
NUMBER Ig
; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION WITH THE
RESPECTIVE ELECTIONS OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO ADOPT AN INCREASE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE RESIDENCE
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED OR ARE
65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS PERTINENT TO HOLDING JOINT
ELECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi ordered and
called by Ordinance 19638 a joint election for the election of Mayor and eight
Council Members, the adoption of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, and the adoption of a residence homestead exemption for individuals who
are disabled or 65 years of age or older;
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Independent School District and the Flour
Bluff Independent School District desire to conduct a joint election with the
City of Corpus Christi on the adoption of a residence homestead exemption for
their respective districts;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make certain changes in the
wording of the Charter amendments as stated in Ordinance 19638;
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable to include in the joint
election the question of the issuance of bonds called by Ordinance No.
f qGs 6 passed on this date;
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that Ordinance No. 19638
is and remains in full force and effect except as otherwise expressly amended
herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT ORDINANCE NO. 19638 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 17, 1987, BE
AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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"657 MICROFILMED
SECTION 1. That a general election for the election of Mayor and
Council members, shall be held in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on April 4,
1987. That said general election be held jointly with the bond election on the
question of the issuance of bonds ordered and called by ordinance of today's
date, the election on the amendments to the City Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, the respective Trustees election for the West Oso Independent School
District and the Flour Bluff Independent School District, and the respective
elections of the City of Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Independent School
District, and the Flour Bluff Independent School District to adopt increases for
the residence homestead exemption for individuals who are disabled or 65 years
of age or older.
SECTION 2. That at said election herein ordered all the qualified
voters of the City of Corpus Christi shall be permitted to vote.
SECTION 3. That the names of candidates for the office of Mayor and
the names of candidates for the office of the City Council members shall be
placed on said ballot in the manner and form prescribed by law.
SECTION 4. The City Secretary, Armando Chapa, whose office is
situated at the Office of the City Secretary, Third Floor, City Hall, 302 South
Shoreline Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, is hereby appointed Election Manager and
Judge of said election, as amended, and is hereby authorized and directed to
make all necessary arrangements for the holding of said election in accordance
with and subject to the laws of this State. The City Secretary is hereby
appointed the Absentee Voting Clerk for the general election by the City and for
the joint absentee voting for the West Oso Independent School District Trustees
Election, Flour Bluff Independent School District Trustees Election, and the
respective elections for adoption of a residence homestead exemption by the
Flour Bluff Independent School District and the Corpus Christi Independent
School District. Joint absentee voting shall be conducted at the absentee
polling place or places at which the City Secretary regularly conducts absentee
voting as provided herein.
SECTION 5. Voting machines shall be used for the conduct of said
election on election day and for conducting absentee voting, except that for
absentee votes cast by mail, paper ballots shall be used. Absentee voting in
person shall be conducted in the lobby of City Hall, the same being designated
as an extension of the office of the City Secretary, 302 South Shoreline Drive,
Corpus Christi, Texas, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
beginning on March 16, 1987, and ending March 31, 1987. The City Secretary
shall conduct the absentee voting.
SECTION 6. An election is hereby ordered to be held on April 4, 1987
in the City of Corpus Christi, at which election shall be submitted to the
voters the amendments described below to the City Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas:
Amendment One, City Council Elections, Removal & Recall.
Amending Article II, City Council, to provide for the membership and term
of the City Council, general election and run-off election procedures,
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restrictions on Council members, procedures for removal and impeachment
proceedings, procedures for recall petitions and elections, and conform the
Charter to the requirements of state and federal laws. [Revises existing Art.
II, Secs. 1-3, 10, 12, 20-25 into new Art. II, Secs. 1-3, 9, 11, 19-24.]
Amendment Two, City Council Procedures.
Amending Article II, City Council, to provide for general powers of the
Mayor, compensation of the City Council, procedures for filling vacancies and
the offices of Mayor, Mayor pro tem and Council members, and regulations
concerning the conduct of Council meetings, Council actions, contracts before
elections and the involvement of the Council in the administrative affairs of
the City. [Revises existing Art. II, Secs. 4-9, 11, 13-19 into new Art. II,
Secs. 4-8, 10, 12-18.]
Amendment Three, Administrative Provisions.
Amending Article II, City Council, Article III, City Manager, and Article
IV, Administration, to provide for the appointment and duties of the City
Secretary, municipal judges, municipal court clerk, city manager, omitting
obsolete provisions on departments and divisions, allowing for the creation of
administrative departments and divisions, and establishing a legal department.
[Revises existing Art. II, Secs. 26-28, Art. III, Secs. 1-2, Art. IV, Secs.
1-10, 25-38, 40-47, 51-60 and 62 into new Art. II, Secs. 25-26, Art. III, Secs.
1-2, Art. IV, Secs. 1, 10, 11.]
Amendment Four, General Powers and Provisions.
Amending Article IV, Administration, and Article IX, General Powers, to
allow the City to exercise the powers of a home -rule city under the laws of the
State of Texas, to enter into contracts for goods and services, to provide for
actions by citizens, to provide for the establishment of assessment and
improvement districts and to make general provisions for the rights and powers
of the city. [Revises existing Art. IV, Secs. 14, 39, 48-50, 61, 63, and Art.
IX, Secs. 1-41 into new Art. X, Secs. 1-15.]
Amendment Five, Finance, Taxation and Bonds.
Amending Article II, City Council, Article IV, Administration, and Article
VII, Taxation and Bonds, to provide for independent and internal audit, the
adoption of an annual budget, restrictions on fund transfers and the maintenance
of accounts, and conforming taxation and bond provisions to the requirements of
state law. [Revises existing Art. II, Secs. 29-30, Art. IV, Secs. 11-13, 15-24
and Art. VII, Secs. 1-12 into new Art. II, Secs. 27-28, Art IV, Secs. 2-9 and
Art. VIII, Secs. 1-2.]
Amendment Six, Civil Service and Employment Regulations.
Amending Article VI, Employment Regulations, to provide for a classified
service defined by the City Council, the powers and duties of the Civil Service
Board, and regulations concerning non-discrimination, political activities and
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candidacies for public office. [Revises existing Art. VI, Secs. 1-13 into new
Art. VII, Secs. 1-6.]
Amendment Seven, Boards and Commissions.
Amending Article V, Commissions and Boards, to establish a separate article
concerning the composition, powers and duties of the Planning Commission, the
development and legal effect of the Comprehensive Plan and platting procedures,
and to provide general powers for the establishment, terms and duties for boards
and commissions, and appeals to the City Council. [Revises existing Art. V,
Secs. 1-15 into new Art. V, Planning, Secs. 1-6, and new Art. VI, Boards and
Commissions, Secs. 1-2.]
Amendment Eight, Public Utilities, Franchises and Leases.
Amending Article VIII, Public Utilities, Franchises and Leases, to provide
for the inalienability of public property except under certain conditions, and
procedures for the granting, transfer, termination and regulation of franchises
and leases, the granting of oil and gas leases, the exercise of the power of
eminent domain, the operation of public utilities and the sale of untreated
water. [Revises existing Art. VIII, Secs. 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3-17 into new Art. IX,
Secs. 1, 2(a), 3-11.]
Amendment Nine, Long -Term Leases on the Bayfront.
Amending Article VIII, Public Utilities, Franchises and Leases, to restrict
the referendum requirement on certain leases of City property to Bayfront waters
and submerged lands patented to the City. [Revises existing Art. VIII, Secs.
2(c), (d) and (e) into new Art. IX, Sec. 2(b).]
Amendment Ten, Initiative and Referendum.
Adding a new Section 4 to Article I, to provide procedures for the people
of the city to initiate ordinances of the City by petition and election and call
for a referendum on repeal of existing ordinances of the City in a similar
manner. [Adds new Art. I, Sec. 4]
Amendment Eleven, Appointment and Removal of Department Heads.
Amending Article III, City Manager, to repeal the requirements of Section 3
and 4 thereof, which require the City Council to approve by resolution the
appointment or removal of all directors of departments and division heads.
[Repeals existing Art. III, Secs. 3-4.]
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Amendment Twelve, Annexation.
Amending Article I, Incorporation, Annexation and Form of Government, to
add limited powers of annexation by ordinance with the requirement for a
referendum upon petition by 500 registered voters, and conform the Article to be
consistent with state law. [Revises existing Art. I, Secs. 1-3 and adds new
subsection (d) to Sec. 2 of Art. I into new Art. I, Secs. 1-3.]
The foregoing amendments are set forth in full in the Draft Revised Charter
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
The Charter amendment propositions shall appear on the ballot as follows:
Proposition One.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for the membership
and term of the City Council, general election and run-off
election procedures, restrictions on Council members, procedures
NO for removal and impeachment proceedings, procedures for recall
petitions and elections, and conform the Charter to the
requirements of state and federal laws.
Proposition Two.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for general powers
of the Mayor, compensation of the City Council, procedures for
filling vacancies and the offices of Mayor and Council members,
NO and regulations concerning the conduct of Council meetings,
Council actions, contracts before elections and the involvement
of the Council in the administrative affairs of the City.
Proposition Three.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for the appoint-
ment and duties of the City Secretary, municipal judges, munici-
pal court clerk, city manager, omitting obsolete provisions on
NO departments and divisions, allowing for the creation of admini-
strative departments and divisions, and establishing a legal
department.
Proposition Four.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to allow the City to exercise
the powers of a home -rule city under the laws of the State of
Texas, to enter into contracts for goods and services, to provide
NO for actions by citizens, to provide for the establishment of
assessment and improvement districts and to make general provi-
sions for the rights and powers of the city.
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Proposition Five.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for independent
and internal audit, the adoption of an annual budget,
restrictions on fund transfers and the maintenance of accounts,
NO and conforming taxation and bond provisions to the requirements
of state law.
Proposition Six.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for a classified
service defined by the City Council, the powers and duties of the
Civil Service Board, and regulations concerning non-discrimin-
NO ation, political activities and candidacies for public office.
Proposition Seven.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to establish a separate
article concerning the composition, powers and duties of the
Planning Commission, the development and legal effect of the
NO Comprehensive Plan and platting procedures, and to provide
general powers for the establishment, terms and duties for boards
and commissions, and appeals to the City Council.
Proposition Eight.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to provide for the
inalienability of public property except under certain
conditions, and procedures for the granting, transfer,
NO termination and regulation of franchises and leases, the granting
of oil and gas leases, the exercise of the power of eminent
domain, the operation of public utilities and the sale of
untreated water.
Proposition Nine.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to restrict the referendum
requirement on certain leases of City property to Bayfront waters
NO and submerged lands patented to the City.
Proposition Ten.
YES Adding a new Section to the Corpus Christi Charter to provide
procedures for the people of the City to initiate ordinances of
the City by petition and election and call for a referendum on
NO repeal of existing ordinances of the City in a similar manner.
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Proposition Eleven.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to repeal the requirements
for the City Council to approve by resolution the appointment or
NO removal of all directors of departments and division heads.
Proposition Twelve.
YES Amending the Corpus Christi Charter to add limited powers of
annexation by ordinance with the requirement for a referendum
NO upon petition by 500 registered voters, and conform the Article
to be consistent with state law.
The ballots for said election on the charter amendments shall be in such
form that those voters intending to vote "For" shall show on their ballots a
vote "Yes" for the proposition, and those intending to vote "Against" shall show
on their ballots a vote "No" for the proposition.
SECTION 7. That pursuant to the petition of at least 20 percent of
the number of qualified voters who voted in the preceding City election, an
election is hereby ordered to grant an exemption in the amount of $50,000 of the
appraised value of the residence homestead for an individual who is disabled or
is 65 years of age or older. The proposition to be submitted as follows:
YES
NO
City of Corpus Christi Homestead Proposition.
Shall there be adopted an exemption from ad valorem taxation in
the City of Corpus Christi in the amount of $50,000 of the
appraised value of the residence homestead of an individual who
is disabled or is 65 years of age or older.
The ballots for said election on the adoption of the residence homestead
exemption shall be in such form that those voters intending to vote "For" shall
show on their ballots a vote "Yes" for the proposition, and those intending to
vote "Against" shall show on their ballots a vote "No" for the proposition.
SECTION 8. That the election called this date by Ordinance No.
providing for the voters to vote "For" or "Against" the
propositions for the issuance of Bonds for the acquisition of library books and
reference data and the expansion of the Lindale and Greenwood Centers shall be
held jointly with the General Election. Further that said election on the
issuance of bonds be conducted in accordance with Ordinance No.
providing for posting in English and Spanish, publication, form of ballot, and
as otherwise ordained by the City Council or required by law.
SECTION 9. That voting machines shall be employed at the election
herein ordered in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code, and said
election shall be held at the polling places in the regularly prescribed
precincts of the City of Corpus Christi, such voting precincts and polling
places being as follows:
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Said election shall be held in accordance with the election laws of the
State of Texas. The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on the
date of the said election.
SECTION 10. The Absentee Ballot Board is hereby created to process
absentee voting results, and Bruce Aycock is hereby appointed as Presiding
Judge, to serve as Presiding Judge for this election. The Presiding Judge is a
resident, qualified elector of the City. The Presiding Judge shall appoint at
least two other members of such Board. Ireneo Saenz and Rosalie Garza are hereby
appointed Deputy City Secretaries to conduct abstentee voting.
SECTION 11. The City Secretary is directed to post and publish such
election notices as are required by the Election Code of the State of Texas.
SECTION 12. By approving and signing this ordinance, the Mayor
officially confirms as his action all matters recited in the ordinance which by
law come within his jurisdiction.
SECTION 13. That it is hereby officially found and determined that
the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted and said election was called was
open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said
meeting was given, all as required by Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes, Article
6252-17, as amended.
SECTION 14. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction it shall
not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council
that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision
hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 15. The fact that it is necessary and essential that the
governing body of the City of Corpus Christi shall order elections pertaining to
municipal affairs and that the notice of such election should be promptly posted
and published and that a regular City election for the election of the Mayor and
Council members in the City of Corpus Christi shall be held on the first
Saturday in April, 1987, and that the requirements of th Federal Voting Rights
Act may be timely met, creates a public emergency and an imperative public
necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter rule that no ordinance or
resolution shall be passed finally on the date of its introduction but that such
ordinance or resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City
Council, and the Mayor, having declared that such emergency and necessity exist,
having requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance be
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passed finally on the date of its introduction and take effect and be in full
force and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this
the day of , 19 .
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City Secretary MAYO
APPROVED: S-&11 DAY OF mo.rck , 19$7
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
HAL GEORG CITY ATTORNEY
By
Assistant City Attorney
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED CHARTER (REVISED)
ARTICLE I. 9NE8RPBRATfeNr-ANNEKATSeN:-FeRN-BF
60VERNMENT HOME RULE GOVERNMENT
Sec. 1. Incorporation.
The inhabitants of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, within its corporate limits as established by
Chapter 33, pages 304-351, Special Laws of Texas, 1909,
31st Legislature, Regular Session, and as established
or extended by the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, as heretofore -or -hereafter amended, and
as eatab££shed-or extended by ordinances of the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, -heretofore -or -hereafter -enacted;
be --and are hereby constituted a body politic and
corporate, in perpetuity, under the name "City of
Corpus Christi," hereinafter referred to as the "city,"
with such powers, privileges, rights, duties and
immunities as are herein provided. (Amendment -adopted
Hay -45;-5955)
Sec. 2. Annexation.
The City of-Corpus--Gbri-sti is empowered to annex
additional territory adjoining or lying adjacent to the
city in the manner set forth in either of the following
subsections (a), (b), or (c) or (d):
(a) The question of annexation of a given terri-
tory may be submitted to the gna££f£ed registered
voters of the city at an election duly called for such
purpose; and if a majority of such gaai£ffed registered
voters voting at such election favor the annexation of
such territory, the same shall be annexed by ordinance
of the city council; and when any additional territory
has been so annexed, the same shall be a part of the
City of-Enrpvs-Christi and the property therein shall
bear its pro rata part of the taxes levied by the city,
and the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to the
rights and privileges of all the citizens, and shall be
bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions and regula-
tions of the city. Seeh The question of annexation of
any given territory may be submitted to the goa}£££ed
registered voters of the city at any time upon the
majority vote of the members of the council. The
question of annexation of any given territory may come
before the council for consideration upon either (1)
the will of the council, or (2) the written recommenda-
tion of the seeing -and planning commission of the city,
or (3) petition signed by not less than 1,500 qualified
registered voters of the city, or (4) petition signed
by not less than ten percent (1e%) of the goalif£ed
registered voters residing in the territory proposed to
be annexed.
(b) The city council shall have the power to
contract with the owners of land for the annexation of
the territories owned and described in the written
contract executed and acknowledged by such owners, and
such contract may contain such terms and conditions as
the council may require. The execution of such con-
tract for and on behalf of the city shall be duly
authorized by ordinance, and upon performance of the
terms and conditions of the contract by the owners of
such territory and the adoption of an ordinance annex-
ing said territory to the city such territory shall
thereafter be entered within the corporate limits of
the city and bear its proportionate part of all taxes
levied by the city, and the inhabitants of such terri-
tory shall have all privileges and be subject to all
duties of other inhabitants of the city from and after
the effective date of such annexation ordinance.
ARTICLE I. HOME RULE GOVERNMENT
Sec. 1. Incorporation.
The inhabitants of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, within its corporate limits
as established by Chapter 33, pages 304-351,
Special Laws of Texas, 1909, 31st Legisla-
ture, Regular Session, and as established or
extended by the Charter of the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, as amended, and as
extended by ordinances of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, are hereby constituted a
body politic and corporate, in perpetuity,
under the name "City of Corpus Christi,"
hereinafter referred to as the "city," with
such powers, privileges, rights, duties and
immunities as are herein provided.
Sec. 2. Annexation.
The city is empowered to annex addition-
al territory adjoining or lying adjacent to
the city in the manner set forth in either
of the following subsections (a), (b), (c)
or (d):
(a) The question of annexation of a
given territory may be submitted to the
registered voters of the city at an election
duly called for such purpose; and if a
majority of such registered voters voting at
such election favor the annexation of such
territory, the same shall be annexed by
ordinance of the city council; and when any
additional territory has been so annexed;
the same shall be a part of the city and the
property therein shall bear its pro rata
part of the taxes levied by the city, and
the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to
the rights and privileges of all the citi-
zens, and shall be bound by the acts,
ordinances, resolutions and regulations of
the city. The question of annexation of any
given territory may be submitted to the
registered voters of the city at any time
upon the majority vote of the members of the
council. The question of annexation of any
given territory may come before the council
for consideration upon either (1) the will
of the council, or (2) the written recom-
mendation of the planning commission of the
city, or (3) petition signed by not less
than 1,500 registered voters of the city,,or
(4) petition signed by not less than ten
percent of the registered voters residing in
the territory proposed to be annexed.
(b) The city council shall have the
power to contract with the owners of land
for the annexation of the territories owned
and described in the written contract
executed and acknowledged by such owners,
and such contract may contain such terms and
conditions as the council may require. The
execution of such contract for and on behalf
of the city shall be duly authorized by
ordinance, and upon performance of the terms
and conditions of the contract by the owners
of such territory and the adoption of an
ordinance annexing said territory to the
city such territory shall thereafter be
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(c) The city council shall have the power by
ordinance to annex additional territory abutting and
lying adjacent to the city which is used for roads,
highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks or any
other public purpose and which is owned by any govern-
mental subdivision or has been dedicated to a public
use. (Amendments-adopted-May-£57-}9555-3a}y-}3p-i960
(d) The city shall have the power by ordinance to
fix the boundary limits of the city and to provide for
the alteration and extension of the boundary limits;
provided however that each such ordinance shall be
read at three regu'tar meetings of the council and shall
not become effective until the expiration of sixty days
following the date of its final adoption by the coun-
cil. Every such ordinance shall be subject to referen-
dum during such period upon the submission of a peti-
tion signed by at least five hundred registered voters
in the city. Upon the certification by the city
secretary of such a petition calling for a referendum,
no ordinance may become effective annexing the property
subject to the petition unless approved by a majority
vote of the registered voters at such elect on.
Upon the annexation of any additional territory to the
city, the city must furnish to the properties so
annexed police protection, fire protection, solid waste
collection and all other municipal services in the
manner and within the time limitations required by
state law.
Sec. 3. Form of Government and Council.
The municipal government provided by this charter
shall be known as the "Council -Manager Government."
Pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the
limitations imposed by the state constitution and by
this charter, all powers of the city shall be vested in
an elective council, hereinafter referred to as "the
council," which shall enact local legislation, deter-
mine policies, appoint the city manager, and which
council and city manager shall execute the laws and
administer the government of the city. (Amendment
adopted -May -e5;-}955).
Sec. 4. Initiative and Referendum
[Entirely new section added.]
PROPOSED CHARTER (REVISED)
entered within the corporate limits of the
city and bear its proportionate part of all
taxes levied by the city, and the inhabit-
ants of such territory shall have all
privileges and be subject to all duties of
other inhabitants of the city from and after
the effective date of such annexation
ordinance.
(c) The city council shall have the
power by ordinance to annex additional
territory abutting and lying adjacent to the
city which is used for roads, highways,
streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks or any
other public purpose and which is owned by
any governmental subdivision or has been
dedicated to a public use.
(d) The city shall have the power by
ordinance to fix the boundary limits of the
city and to provide for the alteration and
extension of the boundary limits; provided,
however, that each such ordinance shall be
read at three regular meetings of the
council and shall not become effective until
the expiration of sixty days following the
date of its final adoption by the council.
Every such ordinance shall be subject to
referendum during such period upon the
submission of a petition signed by at least
five hundred registered voters in the city.
Upon the certification by the city secretary
of such a petition calling for a referendum,
no ordinance may become effective annexing
the property subject to the petition unless
approved by a majority vote of the regis-
tered voters at such election.
Upon the annexation of any additional
territory to the city, the city must furnish
to the properties so annexed police protect-
ion, fire protection, solid waste collection
and all other municipal services in the
manner and within the time limitations
required by state law.
Sec. 3. Form of Government and Council.
The municipal government provided by
this charter shall be known as the "Council -
Manager Government." Pursuant to its
provisions and subject only to the limita-
tions imposed by the state constitution and
by this charter, all powers of the city
shall be vested in an elective council,
hereinafter referred to as the .the coun-
cil," which shall enact local legislation,
determine policies, appoint the city mana-
ger, and which countil and city manager
shall execute the laws and administer the
government of the city.
Sec. 4. Initiative and Referendum.
(a) The legislative power of the city
is vested in the city council, but the
people of the city reserve unto themselves
the powers of initiative and referendum
which shall be exercised in the manner
prescribed in this charter.
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[New section added.]
(1) Initiative. The registered voters
of the city shall have the power to propose
ordinances to the city council and, if the
council fails to adopt the ordinance in
substantially the form in which it was
presented, to adopt or reject the ordinance
proposed at an election as provided herein.
(2) Referendum. The registered voters
of the city shall have the power to require
reconsideration by the city council of any
adopted ordinance and, if the council fails
to repeal the ordinance, to approve or
reject it at an election as provided herein.
(b) The power of initiative and
referendum reserved herein shall not extend
to specific items contained in the operating
or capital budgets of the city, appropria-
tions already made, the levy of taxes or the
individual salaries of city officials or
employees. The powers of initiative and
referendum contained herein are in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the referendum
powers and procedures provided elsewhere in
this charter and under state law.
(c) Any five registered voters may
commence initiative or referendum proceed-
ings by filing with the city secretary a
statement that they intend to circulate
petitions calling for an initiative or
referendum. The statement shall include the
following:
(1) the names and addresses of the
five registered voters commencing the
proceedings;
(2) the full text of the ordinance
being proposed by initiative or the
full text of the ordinance to be
reconsidered by referendum.
(d) In the case of an initiative, the
city attorney shall draft an ordinance in
legal form, consistent with the laws of the
State and the United States, incorporating
in substance the text submitted. The city
council shall have forty-five days from the
date of presentment to consider the adoption
of such ordinance at three regular meetings.
In the case of referendum, the city council
shall have one week from the date of pre-
sentment to reconsider such ordinance.
(e) In the event the council fails to
take the proposed action within the time
allotted, the city secretary shall furnish
to the five proponents petition pages for
circulation among the registered voters of
the city. Each petition page shall contain
the following:
(1) a summary not to exceed 100 words
stating in substance the initiative or
referendum measure to be considered by
the voters and the notation that the
full text of the ordinance is available
for inspection at the office of the
city secretary;
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[New section added.]
(2) the printed name, address and
registration number of each voter
signing the petition;
(3) the signature of each signer in
ink;
(4) the date of issuance of the
petition by the city secretary and the
names and addresses of the five persons
who initiated the procedure; and
(5) an affidavit of the person circu-
lating the petition that he or she
personally circulated the petition,
that he or she personally observed the
making of each signature thereon, and
that he or she believes that each
signature is genuine.
(f) All petition pages comprising an
initiative or referendum petition shall be
assembled and filed with the city secretary
as one instrument. Within twenty days, the
city secretary shall determine whether the
same is signed by at least five percent of
the registered voters of the city. The
procedures for filing supplementary petition
pages with the city secretary for recall
petitions shall also apply to initiative and
referendum petitions.
(g) In the case of referendum, if all
necessary petition pages comprising the
referendum petition have been assembled and
filed with the city secretary within sixty
days from the date the ordinance was adopted
the effectiveness of the ordinance shall be
suspended pending the outcome of these
referendum proceedings. Nothing herein
shall be construed to prevent the city
council from repealing the ordinance to be
reconsidered during such period.
(h) Whenever an initiative or referen-
dum petition is certified by the city
secretary to have valid signatures at least
equal to five percent of the registered
voters of the city and the city council does
not adopt the ordinance proposed by initia-
tive or repeal the ordinance sought to be
reconsidered by referendum, the council
shall include the proposition on the ballot at
an election to be held as follows:
(i) in the case of an initiative, at
the next regular city council elections;
(ii) in the case of a referendum for
which the necessary petition pages have been
filed within sixty days from the date the
ordinance was adopted, at the next available
uniform election date under state law; or
(iii) in the case of any other referen-
dum, at the next regular city council
elections.
(i) Not later than the next regular
meeting of the city council following the
election, the council shall canvass the
election returns, and if a majority of the
registered voters voting on the issue
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[New section added.]
approve of the ordinance submitted by initi-
ative or the referendum, such action shall
become effective as of the date the returns
are canvassed or as of any later effective
date as may be provided.
(j) Any ordinance adopted by initia-
tive shall not be subject to repeal or
substantial modification by action of the
council for a period of four years from the
date of the election, except by referendum
election called by the council or by peti-
tion as herein provided. Any ordinance
repealed by referendum shall not be reinsti-
tuted in whole or substantial part by action
of the council for a period of four years
from the date of the election, except by
referendum election called by the council or
by petition as herein provided.
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ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL
IN GENERAL
Sec. 1. Membership and Term.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 1.1
The-conncii-shahiml-,nmpoaed-ef-rmayor-and-six
(0-eonneiimen-elected-3ir/eccordeneele tir-aectiar-3-ef
this-articles--The-members-o£-the-city-council-shall-be
elected-at-iatge-iors-tenrirr-two-EP}-years-and-ahati
held-offiee-antii-their-respective-sneeessors-all-shall
have-been-eieeted:
Sec. 2. .qualification-and-Filing-of-Eandidates:
Election Procedures.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 2.1
(a) 6onnefimen-shat}-be-designated-as-feitewe:
Mayor--
eennei}man--Plaee-1
Councilman—Place-2
Bonneiiman--Place -3
Eeancilman--Place-4
Eaaneiiman-at -Earge--Plaee-5
Soanetiman-at-large--PEaee-6
(b) Any- .Lti..e..-of--the-iheite&-State-Adm--fs-a
gna}ified-voter-o£-the-eity-and-a-taxpayer-in-the-city;
end -who -desires -to-______ v ...,.dLJ..t.. -fvr-the-e}cerise
of five- of-mayor-vr-for-the -elective-since-vF-a -con-
elimon-- Amit--file--with--the^-city--aerreearp-et--least
thirty-(56)-days-priorio•thr.rleetiorrkay-an-appiiea-
tion-in-writing-for-his-name-to-appear-en-the-baitet-ae
a-candidate-fmauctrl lir and -such-app}ieation-shat}
contain -a-s ammr, tatemenb-by-the-can richt r—oheoi a-fs
fn}iy-gnaii£ied-anderthriawsof- Texas-and-the-previ-
sfens-o£-this chart te-he}d-the-vffice-iwr-seeks-and
such--apptieatfoe-shrli--tbe--signed--by--at--least--five
hundred-i5ee4-qualified h.L...s-of-the-city. - k-candi-
date--for-the--elective--office-rof-'mayor—ox--for-the
elective-office-of-a-eoaneil-member-mho-ts-a-eitieen-of
the-Hafted-States-and-a-gnaiified-voter-of-the-city-and
a-texpeyer- izr-fire-city-may-alsori r-nomfirta -by-petf-
tien-signed--by-at-$ees4-five-i......1.cJ -E OQ}-qua}£fted
voters -of -the -city -end -££}ed -with -the -city -secretary -at
}east -thirty -{lei -days. p.1...-Rrrtlec-tiort-dayg-prov£ded
the -candidate -signs- the-petitixnr .cert÷Eyitg iris roe- -her
acceptance -and -such -petition -contains -a -sworn -statement
by-the--candidate--nkat-he--or-she--f,_. 7-geaiiffed
ander-the-- laws-lrE- Taxes--oma-the- -pros iafona -vF -thts
charter -to -held -the -office -he -or -she -seeks:
Any-petsonrixaving-the-gaai.ifications--provfdede-by
low -arid --this- _`__ ___ -mho-is-a- .��Ld�..l -e£-the•-city
shall-be-eligible-as-a-eandidete-for-mayor:
No-person-shat}-fir-efigibie-as-a- candidefr-for
council-member-piaee-i-smear-firrot-she--Es-at-the-time
a -bona -fide -resident -e£ -district -i:
No
cermet}-member-piece-i-unle=+.lte•-or-she-fa-at-the-time
a -bona -fide -resident -of -district -4:
Ne-persoir-shalt-tr-etigfbie--as--n-recrdi�alr-for
eoanefi-member-piaee-3-mdtss i�rox-sbr-cs-at-the-time
a -bona -fide -resident -of -district -3:
ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL
IN GENERAL
Sec. 1. Membership and Term.
(a) The city council shall consist of
eight council members and a mayor. Five
council members shall be elected by majori-
ty vote from single member districts, each
member being a resident of his or her
respective district and each district having
as near as practical the same population;
three council members shall be elected at
large by plurality vote with winners re-
quired to gain at least twelve percent of
the total votes cast for all candidates for
all at large council member positions; and
the mayor shall be elected at large by
majority vote. The city council shall by
ordinance equalize the single member dis-
tricts as required by law; provided, how-
ever, no such ordinance shall be enacted
leas than ninety days before a regular
election.
(b) The mayor and members of the city
council shall be elected for terms of two
years and shall hold office until their
respective successors have been elected and
qualified. The regular election shall be
held in odd -numbered years on the first
Saturday in April, or ifsuch date is
unavailable under state law, on the third
Saturday in May.
(c) All council members shall take
office at the first council meeting after
the votes are canvassed from the regular
election; provided, however, that in the
event a run-off election is required, all
council members shall take office at the
first council meeting after the votes are
canvassed from the run-off election.
Sec. 2. Election Procedures.
(a) Candidates for mayor or city
council shall file with the city secretary
within the time provided by law an applica-
tion to appear on the ballot. The candidate
shall not owe delinquent taxes to the city,
and the application shall meet the require-
ments of the Texas Election Code, as the
same may be amended from time to time.
(b) Political organizations may make
nominations of candidates according to such
regulations adopted by ordinance.
(c) In regular or special elections
of at large council members, each voter
shall be entitled (but not required) to
cast as many votes as there are at large
council positions to be filled; provided,
however, no voter may cast more than one
vote for any one candidate.
(d) The city council by ordinance may
enact rules and regulations governing
elections not inconsistent with this Charter
or state or federal law.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Ho- pe.s,.n -shall-fie-eligib£e- er-a-cendidete-fer
coonil-member-p tue-A, nrless•fieror-site-to-at-the-time
a -bona -fide -resident -of -district -4:
Any ,,, the ea-1-Hcati yrovided by
Taw -1m• -this .1.... t... -rhe-is-a-residermC-of-tlte-city
ahall-be-eligible-as-a-candidate-for-eonneil-member-at-
targe-piaee-5:
Any ,,e.svn travfirg the gvaiif3cntions-prov±ded• by
£am--end•-this-vh rter-who-is-a-resider~: -of-the-city
shaii-be-eligible-as-a-eand£date-for-coeneil-member-at-
large-plaee-6:
(c) The-city-simfi-be-divided-by-cmdinance-into
foar-{4+-distrietar-each-ieeving-as-near-sr-practical
the--same-nember--of-elector-..---The-crigivel--dfatriet
ordinance -shaii-tie-adoptee-on-er- Lero,e ;famrary-first
o£-3973--x-thereafter-en-vr-before-the-££inti--day-of
3anaary-vf.-each-Wd-maebered-year;--seek-revls4orr-of
districts -as -necessary -to -as-near-as-practical-equalize
the--d£strietsas--to--number--of--eieetors--shaii--be
aeeomplished-tr-vm £macer-altering--mr-thong ng• -the
said-districts-as-elmuired:--aftermuch-diteriets-have
been-estebiishedg-timer-11:-the-event-of--faihere-of -the
eeanei£-to-titer,-chungeIn--revise-the-districts-prior
to--Jonvo.g - s..cvud•--of--any-----year--the
distriets--shaii---nolr--bc--changed--tact'£-- aft... --the
eteet£ono-ire-£mid -in-such-od.l ..vmL,.n.J-years-ard-the
distriets--as--Sant--designated--aha£}cenatitate--the
distriets-for-such-elections:
(d) Ail-elections-d!or-elective-offices-siva k -be
in--eceordence--whir--etre•--apprYtrabke--taws--ef--Texas
governing-elections:--l£-at-any-time-adegaatc-prevision
is-mot-mrade--bp-state-iaw3-tile-city vuncia -shabl-make
provisions -by-ord£nanee-therefor:--The-city-eeanefi-may
by-ordinance-also-make-previsions-not-ineonsintent-mith
the-Sharter-or-state-lax;-for-safeguarding-the-eleetion
and-purity-of-the-ballet:--(Amendment-adopted-September
16;-1998/
Sec. 3. Election -and -Term: Runoff Elections.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 3.]
(a) Regular--eleetirnr:--Effective--lane-£; -1945;
the -regular -election -for -the -selection -of -the -mayor -and
the-eeaneil-members-shall-be-held-on-the-first-Satarday
in -April -itr.JJ nwuL..=J years:---Ate-mayor-and-coenc£l
members -shall
e Sty--for-t--term-rof-tuo--(£) --years--emb -aretii--their
vii-shall-imroe--beerr-elc. i,a-and
qualified: --A-w..b.,. -of-the-coaneii-tearshg-to-reside
in-the-city-dtrireg-the-term--for-whieh- electe& shall
forfeit-offiee:
(b) Runoff-elections:--In-the-event-any-eandidate
for-mayor-or-coanc£3-member-fails-to-receive-a-majority
o£ -sib -votes-castr-for-such- ofiicr-at-any-Imnr.ilel--or
special- ..1.... Li,,.., -there-sha3-be-4teitf-on-the-second
Saturday-following-any-saeh-eleetfon-a-runoff-eleetien;
at--which--rrmoff--ude tior-tike--t e7-42i--eandidstea
reeeiving-the-trig ureic-mmeber-of-votes--for--ni a r-offiee
in--the--first--eleetien--shall--again--be--voted--for:
(Amendment--,.J..pt..J---September--ifr,-- 1970; --Amendment
adopted--3anmary--227-1.!YM5-£fEe,tl e--Sane--i7--39±57
Amendment -adopted -April -5;-1980
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 3. Runoff Elections.
(a) If no candidate for mayor re-
ceives a majority of all votes cast for
such office at any regular or special
election, there shall be held on the second
Saturday following any such election a
run-off election at which the two candi-
dates receiving the highest number of votes
in the regular or special election shall
stand for election.
(b) If no candidate for city council
from a given single member district re-
ceives a majority of all votes cast for
such office at any regular or special
election, there shall be held on the second
Saturday following any such election a
run-off election at which the two candi-
dates receiving the highest number of votes
in the regular or special election shall
stand for election.
(c) If fewer than three candidates
for at large city council positions receive
a plurality of at least twelve percent each
of the total votes cast for all at large
city council candidates, there shall be
held on the second Saturday following any
such election a run-off election at which
(i) if no candidate received at least
twelve percent of the total votes cast
for all candidates for the at large
positions in the regular or special
election, the four candidates receiv-
ing the highest number of votes shall
stand for election;
(ii) if only one candidate received at
least twelve percent of the total
votes cast for all candidates for at
large positions in the regular or
special election, the next three
candidates receiving the highest
number of votes shall stand for
election; or
(iii) if two candidates received at
least twelve percent of the total
votes cast for all candidates for at
large positions in the regular or
special election, the next two
candidates receiving the highest
number of votes shall stand for
election.
The winners in any such run-off election
for at -large positions shall be determined
by a plurality vote.
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 4. The Mayor Pro Tem.
(a) At-- a--£,gist-meeting--of--he-city-council
after--tile-induction--of- the•-newly--ebeeted-meyot--and
eoaneig- mowLe,., -into--of2±ce, the city council shall
nominate and confirm one of the council members who
shall be known and designated as mayor pro tem, who
ahaii-coniine-tvfiaid -the-title-and- o-Pf-ice-until-the
expiration-of•grit-or-iter-tem,-as-rom i-1m�mL�., bnt
and he or she shall receive no extra pay by reason of
ung or acting as mayor pro tem. (Amendment adopted
November -637-19654-
(b) Whenever a regular or special meeting is
scheduled to be held and both the mayor and mayor pro
tem are absent, fonr-(4)-or-mere-members-of-the-eoancii
a majority of the council members present may proceed
to elect one of those present as acting mayor for such
meeting who shall preside and discharge the duties of
the mayor. The absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem
shall be noted in the minutes and -e -certificate- of—the
city-secretary-es-trrsueir-ebseuee-rhatt-be-attached-to
any -ordinance -or -resolution -passed -at -such -meeting with
a short statement of the reason for absence, if known.
(c) When it is anticipated that both the mayor
and mayor pro tem will be absent from the city, or
unable to perform the duties of the office of mayor on
the day of the next -regular meeting of the city coun-
cil, the council by majority vote shall name a member
of the council to be mayor pro tem for the particular
meeting, and he or she shall be entitled to perform the
duties and have the powers of the mayor on such occa-
sion. EAmendment-adopted-duly-i3;-6968)
Sec. 5. Disability of Mayor.
If for any reason the mayor is absent from the
city or unable to perform the duties of his or her
office, the mayor pro tem shall act as mayor and during
such absence or disability shall perform the duties and
have the powers of the mayor. (Amendment --adopted
November -63;-1939
Sec. 6. Mayor's Veto Power and General Powers.
(a) Every ordinance, resolution or motion passed
by the council shall, before it takes effect, be
presented to the mayor for his or her approval and
signature. If he or she approves it, he or she shall
sign, but 1f he or she disapproves it he or she shall
state his or her objections thereto in writing and
return it to the next regular meeting of the council
after presentation with his or her veto. If he or she
does not return it with such disapproval nor sign it,
such motion, ordinance or resolution shall, upon the
expiration of the time for its return to the council,
be in effect and force as if he or she had approved it.
(b) In case of veto of any ordinance, resolution
or motion by the mayor, the council may pass same over
his or her veto by the affirmative vote of a majority
of the commissioners council. If the mayor's veto is
sustained, the matter shall not come before the council
again within six (0 months without the previous
written consent of the mayor. The mayor may veto all
or any item of any ordinance making appropriations but
the veto shall extend only to the item disapproved.
Those items which he or she approves shall become
effective, but those disapproved shall not become
effective unless passed over his or her veto as herein
specified. (Amendment -adopted -May -45;-1955)
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PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 4. The Mayor Pro Tem.
(a) The city council shall nominate
and confirm one of the council members who
shall be known and designated as mayor pro
tem, and he or she shall receive no extra
pay by reason of being or acting as mayor
pro tem.
(b) Whenever a regular or special
meeting is scheduled to be held and both the
mayor and mayor pro tem are absent,
majority of the council members present may
proceed to elect one of those present as
acting mayor for such meeting who shall
preside and discharge the duties of the
mayor. The absence of the mayor and mayor
pro tem shall be noted in the minutes with
a short statement of the reason for absence,
if known.
(c) When it is anticipated that both
the mayor and mayor pro tern will be absent
from the city, or unable to perform the
duties of the office of mayor on the day of
the meeting of the city council, the council
by a majority vote shall name a member to be
mayor pro tem for the particular meeting,
and he or she shall be entitled to perform
the duties and have the powers of the mayor
on such occasion.
Sec. 5. Disability of Mayor.
If for any reason the mayor is absent
from the city or unable to perform the
duties of his or her office, the mayor pro
tem shall act as mayor and during such
absence or disability shall perform the
duties and have the powers of the mayor.
Sec. 6. Mayor's Veto Power and General
Powers.
(a) Every ordinance, resolution or
motion passed by the council shall, before
it takes effect, be presented to the mayor
for his or her approval and signature. If
he or she approves it, he or she shall sign,
but if he or she disapproves it he or she
shall state his or her objections thereto in
writing and return it to the next regular
meeting of the council after presentation
with his or her veto. If he or she does not
return it with such disapproval nor sign it,
such motion, ordinance or resolution shall,
upon the expiration of the time for its
return to the council, be in effect and
force as if he or she had approved it.
(b) In case of veto of any ordinance,
resolution or motion by the mayor, the
council may pass same over his or her veto
by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
council. If the mayor's veto is sustained,
the matter shall not come before the council
again within six months without the previous
written consent of the mayor. The mayor may
veto all or any item of any ordinance making
appropriations but the veto shall extend
only to the item disapproved. Those items
which he or she approves shall become
effective, but those disapproved shall not
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See;-87--8eneral-Powers.
(c) The mayor shall have the power to administer
oaths and exercise such other powers, prerogatives and
aT ority as are conferrer on him or her by this
charter and state and federal law. by-the-city-eonneil7
net--inconsistent---with--the--general--purposes•--end
previsions -of -this cha,t.L.--Ne-er-ste-Sherr-hmve-the
power -te-administer-oettra-s lshr1-h-sign-ail-contracts
nee-herein-otherwise-p[mgdel,For,---Ehetndment-edepted
November -43;-8939)
Sec. 87. Compensation.
(8) Effective- Tune-l;-i4irr, each member of the
city council, with the exception of the mayor, tnelad-
£ng -blur mayor- and -each- ether - oro ck member, shall
receive as compensation the sum of one-hundred-doiiara
E8ie8:e81--per- w..�ti..� -ler--eaeh--regv2or-and--apeeie/
meeting-attended1•7rovide717-4Amelmr,- -mom--the-mayor
nor-any-other-eenne££-member-shall-be-paid-mere-than-an
aggregate--sea--of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00)
during any -one each year of service on the council,
such sum to be paid in equal installments throughout
the year.
(b) ln-addition--to.-the -compermntiorryer-meeting
provided-in-eeet£on-8(a); the mayor shall be -paid -three
thensand-drrliers-40.,OOp{Op}-per receive as compensa-
tion the sum of nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00)
during each year of service;-or;-irriitRrthereo*,--aech
greater--aam;--if--any;--expressly--provided--by--ether
prov£eien-ef-t4ris-cl,. tom. on the council, such sum to
be paid in equal installments throughout theear.
(Amendment--adopted-tier-457,--ice--Amendment--adopted
3annary-2£7-3928;-Effective-3one-17-£925)
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 7(c).]
Sec. 98. Judge of Elections.
The city council shall be the judge of the elect-
ion and qualification of its own members, subject to
review by the courts in case of contest. (Amendment
adopted -November -43;-8939)
Sec. 189. Restrictions Upon Council Members
of-Benne£+.
(a) Except -as -hereinafter -provided; -and -effective
done -8;-+4757 no member of the city council shall hotd
any-other-peb8ic-office?-or-rash£-wr-- *+_e—or-emp8oy-
ment7--compemra-foTr-%r•-which--s-paid-vut-r*-pabi£e
monies; --nor be elected or appointed to any office
created, or the compensation of which was fixed or in-
creased, by ordinance-or-reser/titian action of the city
council passed while serving as a membeereof, until
the expiration of one year following cessation of such
member's service on the city council; -provided -nothing
herein-shah--be-tenstraed-mor-prohibiting -a-nmmexr-ef
the-e£ty-eoanc£i-frem-accept£ng-any-fnerease-£n-compen-
sat£on-anthor£aed-threngh-an-amendment-to-th£s-charters
Nor-shall-any-eff£cer-er-employee-of-the-eity-o£-6orpns
Bhr£et£-fir-peenn£erily-i*mmnm non ;--directly-or-ind£-
rectly;-imr-any-w..Le ,...L-iet-by- thr-city-or-arry-work
done-for-the-city-nor-irr-erly-met-n._r-v„,cre m -the -rights
or- 1-Anb+_____ -of--ihe-city-arc-or--may-ibr-involved:
(Amendment- aJ.,,,t..J-37111r--13;- }.968-x-rlmerMmerr --edepted
3annary-28;-8995;-Effeet£ve-3nne-1;-9975)
[See new text in proposed Sec.11.1
II - 4
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
become effective unless passed over his or
her veto as herein specified.
(c) The mayor shall have the power to
administer oaths and exercise such other
powers, prerogatives and authority as are
conferred on him or her by this charter and
state and federal law.
Sec. 7. Compensation.
(a) Each member of the city council,
with the exception of the mayor, shall
receive as compensation the sum of six
thousand dollars (96,000.00) during each
year of service on the council, such sum to
be paid in equal installments throughout
the year.
(b) The mayor shall receive as compen-
sation the sum of nine thousand dollars
($9,000.00) during each year of service on
the council, such sum to be paid in equal
installments throughout the year.
(c) The provisions of this section
shall become effective immediately after the
election and qualification for Office of the
first city council following its adoption.
Sec. 8. Judge of Elections.
The city council shall be the judge of
the election and qualification of its own
members, subject to review by the courts in
case of contest.
Sec. 9. Restrictions Upon Council Members.
No member of the council shall be
elected or appointed to any office created,
or the compensation of which was fixed or
increased, by action of the council passed
while serving as a member thereof, until
the expiration of one year following
cessation of such member's service on the
council.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(b)--fn-the-event-sny-suctrvEfiee --or employee -of
the-eity-shall-become-interested;-direetly-er-indireet-
iy;-£n-any-contract;-purchase-er-sale-made-by-the-city;
said-centraet;-purchase-or-sale-shall-be-null-and-void;
shall-file--diaeaatfined;-and--new-contract;--purchnvcr-er
sale-streii--be-Leede--as-in--incipiency-orf-the•-eon-
traet;-parehase-or-sale:
(See new text in proposed Sec.11.1
Ee)--Any-e£ficer-caemployervS-chercity-becoming
interested;-ci-rer-t3y-er-indirect17,--in- ey-eontruety
pnrehaae-or-sale-in•-vfe£atien-v&-this-occltvrr-shah
forfeit-aii-rfght-and-claim-to-the-title-and-emoluments
of-any-affireldrEciriur-may-then-hoid-ivrmit eity-and
shaii-inn, veiled-therefrom;-sftber-hearing-emir-the
ease-Yrf-impeachments -by-lire--city--ommcti,--vr,--upon
the ir- isiiare--so-te- do-- vprnr-petition- of- hire--E5}-or
more-citizenav--EAmendment-adopted-November-23;-3939)
[See new text in proposed Sec.11.]
Sec. 1110. Rules of the Council.
Ea) The city council shall determine its own
rules of procedure; may punish its members for disor-
derly conduct; may compel the attendance of its mem-
bers; and may impeach a member for -the -causes• -and in
the manner herein provided for--impeaehment--a#--tire
mayor.
Eb)--Any-member-ef-the-etty-eenneil-who-shail-have
been --eenvieted--of--bribery- -or --who--shall--willfully
vieiate-any-of-the-provi-sions-.of•-tiri-s-eharter-shalt-be
subject -to-.=moval--0yivpeactneen -. --Shemrht-any-eommis-
sfoner-absent-himself-from-three-E3)-successive-regular
meetings—of- -the-city—tIgnn-117-withent-ieaye--frons-the
eoane11;--the-rity- cotmrft-sudi+-fmv v -power, --after
hearing--bo-vierBomr-such-office-vacant:---EAmendment
adopted -November -43;-1939)
[See new text in proposed Sec. 11(a) and (b).1
Sec. 1511. Removal.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 11(a) and (b).]
(a) En-ease-of-miscondeet;-maifeasanee;-inability
er-wfl£fui-neglect-in-the•pcmHhmmanc-ervF-th-duties-of
his-office;-the-mayor-may-be-remeved-from-office-by-the
City-eouneii-by-mejorytyvote aF-Er the -Commissioners
elected;-fiat--he-shaii--be-givencrr-opportunity--lv-be
heard-irrir£s-defense;-in-persom-and-iry--eourrse ,--with
the-right-to-summon-witnesses;-who-shali-be-required-to
give-testimonl:--88urlmrtteles-ef-immuminu:dr-shatf-be
furnished-in-writing-te-the-mayor-reasonably-in-advanee
of-tire-hearing-end--the-inndlerr -of - p. f -shall-ire•-en
these-bringinriire•chergEm - Rreirearkmg-thereon-shaii
be-pnblie-end--e-eompYtee-statement-rf-tire-for
remevai;-i+-he-be--removed; -together-with- fl..d1„ae -of
fact-vs--made-iry-the-Innnicif, -shaii--br-filed--by-the
counefl-in-the-archives-of-the-eity-and-become-a-matter
of -public -record:
(b)(c) Pending charges of -impeachment -against -the
mayor for removal, the city council may suspend him the
challenged member from office for a period not excefB--
ing thirty E3e) days- by the majority vote of all
council members holding o fine, with the exception of
the challenged member. and-the-eoncinsions-end-findings
made-try--t(te-city-Imam r-steal}-be--.4hral-:--EAmendment
adopted -November -43;-1939)
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PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 10. Rules of the Council.
The city council shall determine its
own rules of procedure; may punish its
members for disorderly conduct; may compel
the attendance of its members; and may
impeach a member in the manner herein
provided.
Sec. 11. Removal.
(a) A council member shall be subject
to removal by the council or by any other
means authorized by law for:
(1) Willful violation of any code of
ethics or conflicts of interest provision
under state or federal law or city ordinance.
(2) Willful violation of any express
prohibition of this charter.
(3) Misconduct, malfeasance, incompe-
tence, inability or willful neglect in
performance of official duties.
(4) Conviction of any felony, or any
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(5) Filing as a candidate for nomina-
tion or election to any public office,except
to the office of council member or mayor.
(6) Failing to maintain any residency
requirement provided by law.
(7) Absence from three consecutive
regular council meetings without leave of
absence first had, except due to circum-
stances over which the council member had
no control.
(b) A removal action by the council
may be instituted on its own initiative, or
shall be instituted upon petition by five or
more registered voters, and any final
decision to remove a member shall be by the
majority vote of all council members holding
office, with the exception of the challenged
member. The challenged member shall have
the right to written articles of impeach-
ment, an opportunity to be heard, to be
represented by counsel, to summon witnesses
who shall be required to give testimony, and
to reasonable advance notice of the hearing.
The burden of proof shall be on those
bringing the charges. The hearing shall be
open to the public, and the conclusions and
findings of the council shall be final. If
the member is removed, a complete statement
of the reasons therefor shall be filed with
the city secretary.
(c) Pending charges for removal, the
council may suspend the challenged member
from office for a period not exceeding
thirty days by the majority vote of all
council members holding office, with the
exception of the challenged member.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 11(d) and (e).1
Sec. 1312. Vacancy in Office of Mayor.
(a) In the event of death, resignation, permanent
disability, forfeiture of office, recall or impeachment
of the mayor, or if for any reason a vacancy shall
exist in the office of mayor, the mayor -pro -tem council
member elected at large who received the highest number
of votes in the last general election shall immediately
become the mayor, provided that there -is -not -at- ouch
time such council member shall not be at that time the
subject of any recall petition on file with the city
secretary a-recaii-petitierrty-recat1--the-eaiee eeioner
mho-is-suctrleayor-pro-tem. Notwithstanding the fore-
going, in the event more than one year remains until
the next general city council elections or the council
member designated to become mayor is the subject of a
recall petition on file with the city secretary, a
special election shall be called by the then remaining
council members to till the vacancy in the office of
mayor, and if there then are no remaining council
members such special election shall be forthwith called
by the county judge of Nueces County.
(b) Any mayor--po.-tem person who becomes the
mayor as aforesaid provided above shall have all the
duties and powers of the mayor;-and-sha£4-serve-£n-saeh
capacity for the remainder of the then unexpired term
of the mayor, unless sooner removed as provided in this
charter. At -the -time-th-inayar-pro--tem•-becomes-- he
mayor-as-vrforessid,-the-office -of -mayor-pro•-tem-sha}}
became-vacant;--and•-the- remainder v& -tire -commis s loners
shall--forttnstth- by -election -designate -one -of-their
number-ss-mayor-pro-tem—to-halhvfficc-amt-to-have-the
dates -and -powers -as• -are -provided -by -this charter -for
the-sack-designated-ofiioe:-- Attire -time -the -mayor -pre
tem -becomes -the -mayor- aie..c.,a1d, such-tndfvidua1-sha}}
forthwith-resign-this-officrof•-o-oommhssioner; In the
event a council member becomes mayor, the office of the
council member shall become vacant, and such vacancy
shall be filled as provided in section--]z5-of this
article. In -the -event -the -mayor Immo.-tem-be-lee}6gibie
to -`.__me -the-meytn--as-aforesaid-by-reason--o-F-there
being-on--f£}e-wittr-the -a- y..L1L...n -to
recall-the-commissioner-mho-issuctr-mayor-pro-tem;-the
then-vaeaney-in-the-office-of-mayor-sha}}-be-fi}ed-by-a
s peeia}--oiec Niam-tr-be-fieht-mithin--s•fxt5'-{fifH--days
after-such-vaeaney-occurs;-and-with-sneh-e}eetien-to-be
forthwith-aned-hp-the-then--remahrhrg-commissioners;
and-ii-there-then—be- -no-Tem./riming- c..w.,iJ.,i......1.a -mach
election -shall -be- fortwith• ,..11...1 -by-the-county-judge
of-Nueces--eoaety;-exar.---(Aac..dw....t -adopted—Mar -257
1955)
Sec: -}4:--Absence-of-Rommissioner-from-Formol}-Meeting:
Shoaid any-commissionerabsent-himself from three
E3)-regular-seeeesa£ve-meetings-e£-the -ezty-council;-as
fixed -by-ordinance-xii4muN-leeve,,p,E-absence-first-had;
except -£n-case-of -atekness;-er-other -circumstances-over
which-imrfiad-no-......t,u11 cite-eity-w...a11--strait'-have
power to decierrsuch-of-Eiee-vacent•, -and sha}} imnedi-
ate}y-appoint-some-saitab}e-persons-having-the-gea}ifi-
eations--itereiTr--pr.esexdbe+--to--ilii--1mctr--vacancy:
(9rigina}-9harter-Provisions;-March -i5;-1989)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(d) Commission of any of the violations
specified ih subparagraphs (1) through (6)
above shall additionally be grounds for
forfeiture of office in proceedings pursuant
to state law.
(e) A member who is removed from
office, whether pursuant to this section,
by recall or other legal proceeding, or who
resigns after any such proceedings have
been initiated, shall not be eligible to be
appointed to or run as a candidate for city
office for two years from the date of
removal, recall or resignation.
Sec. 12. Vacancy in Office of Mayor.
(a) In the event of death, resigna-
tion, permanent disability, forfeiture of
office, recall or impeachment of the mayor,
or if for any reason a vacancy shall exist
in the office of mayor, the council member
elected at large who received the highest
number of votes in the last regular election
shall immediately become the mayor, provided
that such council member shall not be at
that time the subject of any recall petition
on file with the city secretary. Notwith-
standing the foregoing, in the event more
than one year remains until the next regular
city council election or the council member
designated to become mayor is the subject of
a recall petition on file with the city
secretary, a special election shall be
called by the then remaining council members
to fill the vacancy in the office of mayor,
and if there then are no remaining council
members such special election shall be
forthwith called by the county judge of
Nueces County, Texas.
(b) Any person who becomes mayor as
provided above shall have all the duties
and powers of the mayor for the remainder
of the unexpired term of the mayor, unless
sooner removed as provided in this charter.
In the event a council member becomes
mayor, the office of the council member
shall become vacant, and such vacancy shall
be filled as provided in this article.
II - 6 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 1513. Vacancies in Office of eennei±men
Council Member,
In the event of death, resignation, permanent
disability, forfeiture of office, recall, or impeach-
ment, of any councilman member, or if for any reason a
vacancy shall exist in t office of any councilman
member, the then remaining members of the council by
ma or ty vote ef-the-then-members shall forthwith fill
such vacancy by appointment of a new councilmen member
having the qualifications for such vacancy or vacan�es
as set-£erth-in-section-5-of-this-artiele-i5 establish-
ed by law, and the appointed councilman member shall
hold office until the next regular city election and
until his or her successor has been elected and quali-
fied, unless sooner removed as provided in this char-
ter; provided, however, no-individusi- aha -hes -been -a
member-of=li r-enenekl-and-fimmr-ne-any-timrring-his
term--of--office--either--resigned;--or--forfeited--his
office; -or -been -recalled; -or -been -impeached; -may -daring
the--same--term--be-appointed-=Lro-be--a- counc-I-Nsesr-and
provided-f.,.thn that in the event a majority of the
councilmen members be recalled at the same recall
election, then t vacancies in the offices theretofore
held by them shall be filled by a special election to
be held within sixty E6e) days after such vacancies
occur; -sad -with. Such election to shall be forthwith
called by the then remaining councilmen members, and if
there be no remaining councilmen members,, selection
shall be forthwith called by the county judge of Nueces
County, Texas. (Amendment-adopted-September-16;-i99e)
Sec. 1614. Meetings of the Council.
(a) The city council shall meet in regular
session at least once each week at the city hall or at
such-.. tl.... another governmentally owned place within
the corporate limits as -designated- by -the -conn£*; of
the city unless such regular session is cancelled or
postponed for valid reasons recorded in the minutes.
and-the.-eeunci1-shaf1--preseribe-the.-manner- r-whieh
special sessions may be called; -name -the -governmentally
owned-piece;-read--protide-for-recess-vdElmr-regetar-er
special --session held in any public place, and the
council shall .rescribe the manner in which such
sessions shall be called.
(b) A workshop session is a council meeting for
the sole purpose of gathering information or discussing
public business without taking action. In the event a
workshop session is scheduled on the same day as and
prior to a regular or special session, no discussion
shall be held et the workshop of items previously
scheduled for such regular or special session.
(0) The-mayvr-or-mayor-pro--tem•-or-seting-mayor
and three -{-3} srfoners A majority of the council
members holding office shall constitute a quorum.
tmept-where-state-iamrArtiele-6P5g-i9-fes-amended-new
or-iaterj-,.e.wit rl.,a.d-aesstons- v --aee1 beg -limited
legal-edvfee5-finyivg-vr 1c,.aL,e-rest-property;-se3eet-
ing-vr-c rslvating--pub}ie--offic...a-or-empioyees-,- -er
taking--public--security--measures;--all--sessions All
meetings of the council shall be open to the publIi
except as may be authorized by the laws of the state.
Except--for-tter-closed--sesstene., the city secretary
shall keep-a-joaxnai-of--utrrcoun p.�c.,e11.,b.. ,r-whteh
shall -be -public -and -one -of take minutes of all regular,
special and workshop sessions of the council, except
closed sessions, which minutes shall be open to the
ubli�c in the archives of the city. EAmendment-adopted
n3 iy-±3;-±96B;-Amendment-adopted-Aprib-5;-1988)
II - 7
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec, 13. Vacancies in Office of Council
Member.
In the event of death, resignation,
permanent disability, forfeiture of office,
recall, or impeachment, of any council
member, or if for any reason a vacancy
shall exist in the office of any council
member, the then remaining members of the
council by majority vote shall forthwith
fill such vacancy by appointment of a new
council member having the qualifications
for such vacancy or vacancies as established
by law, and the appointed council member
shall hold office until the next regular
city election and until his or her successor
has been elected and qualified, unless
sooner removed as provided in this charter;
provided, however, that in the event a
majority of the council members be recalled
at the same recall election, then the
vacancies in the offices theretofore held
by them shall be filled by a special
election to be held within sixty days after
such vacancies occur. Such election shall
be forthwith called by the then remaining
council members, and if there be no remain-
ing council members, such election shall be
forthwith called by the county judge of
Nueces County, Texas.
Sec. 14. Meetings of the Council.
(a) The city council shall meet in
regular session at least once each week at
the city hall or at another governmentally
owned place within the corporate limits of
the city, unless such regular session is
cancelled or postponed for valid reasons
recorded in the minutes. Special sessions
and workshop sessions may be held in any
public place, and the council shall pre-
scribe the manner in which such sessions
shall be called.
(b) A workshop session is a council
meeting for the sole purpose of gathering
information or discussing public business
without taking action. In the event a
workshop session is scheduled on the same
day as and prior to a regular or special
session, no discussion shall be held at the
workshop of items previously scheduled for
such regular or special session.
(c) A majority of the council members
holding office shall constitute a quorum.
All meetings of the council shall be open
to the public except as may be authorized
by the laws of the state. The city secreta-
ry shall take minutes of all regular,
special and workshop sessions of the coun-
cil, except closed sessions, which minutes
shall be open to the public in the archives
of the city.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(b)(d) The council shall act only by ordinance,
resolution, or motion. Any such method shall be valid
except where a particular method is required by law or
this charter. Ordinances shall be confined to 'one
subject which shall be clearly expressed in the title,
but ordinances making appropriations may embrace more
than one subject, 'provided that each shall be confined
to the subject of appropriations. The following
actions, in addition to others specified by law or this
charter, shall be by ordinance only:
(1) amendment or repeal of any existing ordi-
nace.•t n
(2) adoption, amendment or repeal of a code of
ordinances or code of technical regulations;
(3) conveyance or authorization of the conveyance
of any real property
(4) to prescribe a fine or penalty or establish
any rule or regulation for the violation of which a
fine or other penalty is imposed; '
(5) to regulate the rates charged by a public
utility;and
(6to adopt any legislation.
(e)(e) The ayes and nays shall be taken upon the
passage Trall ordinances or resolutions and entered
upon-the--jrnrrnal in the minutes. Every ordinance or
resolution shall require on its final passage, the
affirmative vote of a majority of all of -the council
members holding office.
(d)(f) No ordinance or-reseintion shall be passed
finally on the date it is introduced but same shall be
considered and voted upon at three (3regular meet-
ings, except in the case of emergency and then only
when requested in writing by the mayor or five -{5) a
majority of the members of the council, and the finding
of an emergency by the council shall be conclusive. No
ordinance or--resolatfon granting any franchise or
speeta3-priviiiege shall ever be passed as an emergency
measure. For the purposes of this subsection an
"emergency" shall be defined as a condition involving
an immediate need to preserve and protect public
property, the need for the immediate and efficient
utiiization'of physical'resources in the city, the need
for the immediate and 'suitable institution of zoning
changes in order toprotect the health, safety and
welfre, or an immediate action necessary for the
efficient and effective administration of the city's
affairs. fAmendment-edepted- 6eptembet- Hr,-1974,--Amend-
men opted-Aprf8-5;-8988)
(e)( ) All-ord(aences-£molly-passed-shs±±-be-one
of the- .l...e of—the- etty. {Amendment ,..1„ytcd May
857--1955) 6f) Every ordinance imposing any fine,
penalty or forfeiture shall be published in one issue
of a newspaper of general circulation in the city the
offiefei-paper, which publication may be of the full
ordinance or a summary thereof which fully discloses
the purposes, intent and effect of such ordinance,
after which publication said ordinance shall be in
force unless a later date shall be provided in the
ordinance. (Amendment -adopted -July -13;-1968)
II - 8
(d) The council shall act only by
ordinance, resolution, or motion. Any such
method shall be valid except where a partic-
ular method is required by law or this
charter. Ordinances shall be confined to
one subject which shall be clearly expressed
in the title, but ordinances making appropri-
ations may embrace more than one subject,
provided that each shall be confined to the
subject of appropriations. The following
actions, in addition to others specified by
law or this charter, shall be by ordinance
only:
(1) amendment or repeal of any exist-
ing ordinance;
(2) adoption, amendment or repeal of a
code of ordinances or code of technical
regulations;
(3) conveyance or authorization of the
conveyance of any real property;
(4) to prescribe a fine or penalty or
establish any rule or regulation for the
violation of which a fine or other penalty
is imposed;
(5) to regulate the rates charged by a
public utility; and
(6) to adopt any legislation.
(e) The ayes and nays shall be taken
upon the passage of all ordinances or reso-
lutions and entered in the minutes. Every
ordinance or resolution shall require on its
final passage, the affirmative vote of a
majority of all council members holding
office.
(f) No ordinance shall be passed
finally on the date it is introduced but the
same shall be considered and voted upon at
three regular meetings, except in the case
of emergency and then only when requested in
writing by the mayor or a majority of the
members of the council, and the finding of
an emergency by the council shall be conclu-
sive. No ordinance granting any franchise
shall ever be passed as an emergency mea-
sure. For the purposes of this subsection,
an "emergency" shall be defined as a condi-
tion involving an immediate need to preserve
and protect public property, the need for
the immediate and efficient utilization of
physical resources in the city, the need for
the immediate and equitable institution of
zoning changes in order to protect the
health, safety and welfare, or an immediate
action necessary for the efficient and
effective administration of the city's
affairs.
(g) Every ordinance imposing any fine,
penalty or forfeiture shall be published in
one issue of a newspaper of general circula-
tion in the city, which publication may be
of the full ordinance or a summary thereof
which fully discloses the purposes, intent
and effect of such ordinance, after which
publication said ordinance shall be in force
unless a later date shall be provided in the
ordinance.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 3715. Contract Before Election.
It shall be unlawful for the city council, within
the period beginning thirty (38) days before any
regular election and extending to the taking of office
for the newly elected council, to pass -any -ordinance -or
reaofntien take any council action whereby any appro-
priation of money not included in the budget is made or
contract or obligation of the city is attempted to be
created or franchise granted, or any zoning or rezoning
ordinance passed or hearing held without five --E5)
affirmative a two-thirds votes of the council, and any
such appropriat£en;--toatraet-o -Brent--or-zoo g -or
rezoning—ordinance council action taken without five
f5i--affirmative a two-thirds votes shall be void.
(Amendment--adopted-3a47-437--196&x-Ameadment--adopted
Aprib-5;-3988)
Sec. 3816. Interference.
Smbjeet-to-thte hc.tin-piwided-rights-and-respon-
s£bi£ittea-of-the-eoanef£-for-een££rmatien;-eonaent-and
investigation; neither the council nor any of its
members shall instruct or request the city manager or
any of his or her subordinates to appoint to or remove
from office or employment any person except with
respeet-ihr-those-._•_Eeea•-tihieh--are-ttir-be--6-H -by
appointment a person appointed to office by the council
under the provisions of this charter. Except for the
purposes of inquiry and investigation, enforcing an
ordinance of the city, or enforcing a penal law,
federab;-state-or-mnnie£pab the council shall deal with
the administrative service of the city solely through
the city manager, and shall not give orders to any of
the manager's subordinates. Any such inquiry, investi-
gation or enforcement action shall' only be made upon
the affirmative vote of a majority of the city council.
Willful violation of the foregoing provisions of this
charter by any member of the council shall constitute
official misconduct. (Amendment -adopted -May -257-1955),
Sec. 1917. Investigation and -Responsibility.
The council shall have the express power to
inquire into the official conduct of any department,
division, agency, office, officer or employee of the
city, and for that purpose shall have the power to
administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel the
production of books, papers and other evidence material
to the inquiry. Refusal to attend and testify or to
produce books, papers and other evidence material to
the inquiry, shall result in forfeiture of any office,
employment, emoluments or contract then accruing to the
person so refusing. The council may provide by
ordinance additional penalties for contempt in failing
or refusing to obey any such subpoena, or to produce
any such books, papers or other evidence and shall have
the power to punish any such contempt in the manner
provided by such ordinance.
Sec. 18. Council Responsibility.
Alt duties and responsibilities not expressly or
implicitly delegated to the city manager by this
charter shall be the duties and responsibilities of the
council. The mayor and each of the commissioners other
council members shall be responsible for and FE=
require the city manager as the principal chief execu-
tive officer of--the--adminfstratfve--branch==of--the
government of the city to enforce er-cause•-the-ter
fereement-of-the-laws-and-erdinaneea-ef-the-city-and-to
enferee-or-eanse--tir'-enforcement-of all penab laws,
federal, state and municipal;-ai8-.3 reepecttve•-e6-the
delegatien-of-reaponsitilities-totin'rHy-manager-and
to-otkmr--o- cer--and-empioymes-o&-the-adm£n£atrat£ve
braneh- of --tits•- govextnsesd`-of--tile--efty. (Amendment
adopted -May -15;-1955)
II - 9
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 15. Contract Before Election.
It shall be unlawful for the city
council, within the period beginning thirty
days before any regular election and
extending to the taking of office for the
newly elected council, to take any council
action whereby any appropriation of money
not included in the budget is made or
contract or obligation of the city is to be
created or franchise granted, or any zoning
or rezoning ordinance passed or hearing
held without a two-thirds vote of the
council, and any such council action taken
without a two-thirds vote shall be void.
Sec. 16. Interference.
Neither the council nor any of its
members shall instruct or request the city
manager or any of his or her subordinates
to appoint to or remove from office or
employment any person except a person
appointed to office by the council under
the provisions of this charter. Except for
the purposes of inquiry and investigation,
enforcing an ordinance of the city, or
enforcing a penal law, the council shall
deal with the administrative service of the
city solely through the city manager, and
shall not give orders to any of the
manager's subordinates. Any such inquiry,
investigation or enforcement action shall
only be made upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of the city council. Willful
violation of the foregoing provisions of
this charter by any member of the council
shall constitute official misconduct.
Sec. 17. Investigation.
The council shall have the express
power to inquire into the official conduct
of any department, division, agency, office,
officer or employee of the city, and for
that purpose shall have the power to admin-
ister oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel the
production of books, papers and other evi-
dence material to the inquiry. Refusal to
attend and testify or to produce books,
papers and other evidence material to the
inquiry, shall result in forfeiture of any
office, employment, emoluments or contract
then accruing to the person so refusing.
The council may provide by ordinance addi-
tional penalties for contempt in failing or
refusing to obey any such subpoena, or to
produce any such books, papers or other
evidence and shall have the power to punish
any such contempt in the manner provided by
such ordinance.
Sec. 18. Council Responsibility.
All duties and responsibilities not
expressly or implicitly delegated to the
city manager by this charter shall be the
duties and responsibilities of the council.
The mayor and each of the other council
members shall be responsible for and shall
require the citya nager as the chief
executive officer of the city to enforce
all laws, federal, state and municipal.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
RECALL
Sec. £819. Power of Recall.
The people of the City o£-Eorpnc—Ohristi reserve
the power to recall the holder -of -t e- offi,ne of -mayor
and-t4hr-power-to- ,r,a11 -the-hoidervf-any- ,&9 __ -ef
commissioner mayor or any other council member for -any
reason -which -t r-tinne-appears-to-be-devire0ie; and may
exercise -such -power initiate the process by filing with
the city secretary a "petition signea by qualified
voters -1,19-the-rtiy-conal-Jnr-number-tv-at- least• -ten
percent --Elle}-of--the-[;ttriinMmni-voters-of-ttrr-c£ ty;
demanding -t}ee- removel of-such-haider-Ercmr-much-office
at least ten percent of the voters registered to vote
for a successor to the challenged council member. A
person wishing to initiate a recall petition shall
procure a form from the city secretary. Each page of
The petition shall contain:
(a) the name and position of the challenged
council member;
(b) a general statement as -to -the -reason -for -which
the-removes-tis-sought;-but-rreitim-rthevffice-holder;
nor-the-eity-seeretary;-nor-the-council;-chaff-have-any
power-txrmTmembion-or- -the-sufiieiencg-179-ouch
general- SLaLc,,..rL of the grounds for recall, which
shall not be subject to challenge;
Tbe- ._____--tr-rtesii- ertriono -need--not-eii--be
appended -to -one -paper. &aeh-signer-of--any^-such-peti-
tfen-shaii-sign-his-name-fn-ink-or-indeiibie-penefi-and
chaff -indicate -after -his -name -hie -place -e£ -residence -by
street-end--number--or-by-other d....iptivn-snfffezent
to -identify -the -place:
(c) the printed name, residence address (by
street 'and number, or, if none, by other sufficient
description), and voter registrat on number of each
signer;
(d) the signature of each signer in ink;
(e) the date of issuance by the city secretary
and the name and address of the person or group to whom
the petition was issued;
(f) the printed name and address of the person
circulating the petition; and;
Attaehed-to-each-separate-petition-paper-there-shall-be
an -affidavit -of -the -c culetot- thc. c„f -timet-he- -and-he
only;-personalip cin.,.iatad-ouch-petition--papper,--that
each -sYgnature--opp....1,d -thereto- wanr-made-irr firs-pre-
senee;--h-that-fir-believes--eaeh-signatire•-appended
thereto -to -be -the -genuine -signature -of -the -person -whose
name-+r-purports-ixr-be----(nbsendment -adopted-flay-35;
3955)
(g) an affidavit of the person circulatingthe
petition that he or she personally circulated- such
peagh , stnatueorthn,rsanally aotbsrvdr the mkinig vo£
that eag
signature is genuine.
The person procuring the form shall legibly fill in the
name and position of the challenged council member and
the general grounds for recall, and present the form to
the city secretary. The city secretary shall then fill
in the date of issuance, make such copies as are needed
for the city secretary's records, and return the
original to the person presenting it.
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
RECALL
Sec. 19. Power of Recall.
The people of the city reserve the
power to recall the mayor or any other
council member and may initiate the process
by filing with the city secretary a peti-
tion signed by at least ten percent of the
voters registered to vote for a successor to
the challenged council member. A person
wishing to initiate a recall petition shall
procure a form from the city secretary.
Each page of the petition shall contain:
(a) the name and position of the
challenged council member;
(b) a general statement of the grounds
for recall, which shall not be subject to
challenge;
(c) the printed name, residence
address (by street and number, or, if none,
by other sufficient description), and voter
registration number of each signer;
(d) the signature of each signer in
ink;
(e) the date of issuance by the city
secretary and the name and address of the
person or group to whom the petition was
issued;
(f) the printed name and address of
the person circulating the petition; and
(g) an affidavit of the person circu-
lating the petition that he or she personal-
ly circulated such page, that he or she
personally observed the making of each
signature thereon, and that he or she
believes that each signature is genuine.
The person procuring the form shall legibly
fill in the name and position of the chal-
lenged council member and the general
grounds for recall, and present the form to
the city secretary. The city secretary
shall then fill in the date of issuance,
make such copies as are needed for the city
secretary's records, and return the original
to the person presenting it.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 020. Filing, Examination and Certification
of Petition.
All petition papers pages comprising a recall
petition shall be assembled and filed with the city
secretary as one instrument. Within twenty (220 days
after a recall petition is so filed, the city secretary
shall determine whether the same is signed by the
required ten percent the--requisite--number of the
registered qualified voters. The city secretary shall
declare void any petition paper Eat which does not
have an affidavit attaehed-thereto as required in the
preceeding section E8-1£•-this-ertieie. in- exemitring
the-petition-the-eity-seeretary-shad-write-the-Setters
uB:V:u-in-red ai,le oppv.. iterthe-found
not-quaii£led-to-vote -- Aft... -ompieti+rg-the-aforesaid
examination—of—the -Detitiec--ittee-eity-trecretimry-shall
certify-the-resttlts-ti,erevt -to - he-eotmm4f-at-its-next
regular -meeting; -stating -the -number -of -persons -found -on
the-petitionwha-are-qualified-to- eotrsn&-the-number
of-persons-found-ve-the-,L1LL.,,r-dfa-are-not-gcal£f£ed
to -vote. If the certificate of the city secretary
shall show the recall petition to have total signatures
of qualified registered voters in number less than the
required ten percent 11890-of•-thr-qual+fied-voters-�a
the -city, the city secretary shall notify the person
filing the petition, and it may be supplemented within
ten (10) days from the date of such notice by filing
supplementary petition papers pages bearing signatures
of other qualified registered voters of --t e--ctly.
Within ten (10) days after such supplementary papers
pages are filed, the city secretary shall again examine
the original petition, as supplemented, and shall
certify the results thereof to the council at its next
regular meeting, stating the number of persons -found -en
the--petiirirnr>-as--supplcm,.,.t..d;-echo--are-[pzelirfied--to
vete;-and-the-,,.00b,.. c person--fo,mdi-on-the-petition;
as-supplemented,-wfur-are-not-gcaiified-lvvote signa-
tures certified. If the petition, as supplemented, is
found to have total signatures of qualified registered
voters in number less than the required ten percent
(1850-of-quniified-vaers-vFithe'city, the city secre-
tary shall return the petition, as supplemented, to the
person filing the same, without prejudice to the filing
of a new petition for the same purpose. (Amendment
adopted -May -07-1950
Sec. 5521, Recall Election.
Whenever a recall petition is certified by the
city secretary to have total the signatures of geali-
fied-..,.._re -fir-nember-equei--to-at-least the required
ten percent E18% of the qualified registered voters of
the -city, and the holder -of --t*- o+rice council member
whose removal from--such--office is sought by --such
petition does not resign within five f5) days after
such certification to the council, the council shall
forthwith order and hold a recall election within not
less than thirty (SO, nor more than sixty (6e days
from certification. In the event at any one time there
be is before the council more than one recall petition
so certified by the city secretary as to which the
council is then so obligatedto order a recall elect-
ions, the council shall order and hold, on the same
date, recall elections on all such petitions so certi-
fied. EAmendment-adopted-Hay-25;-1955)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 20. Filing, Examination and
Certification of Petition.
All petition pages comprising a recall
petition shall be assembled and filed with
the city secretary as one instrument.
Within twenty days after a recall petition
is so filed, the city secretary shall
determine whether the same is signed by the
required ten percent of the registered
voters. The city secretary shall declare
void any petition page which does not have
an affidavit as required in the preceding
section. If the certificate of the city
secretary shall show the recall petition to
have total signatures of registered voters
in number less than the required ten per-
cent, the city secretary shall notify the
person filing the petition, and it may be
supplemented within ten days from the date
of such notice by filing supplementary
petition pages bearing signatures of other
registered voters. Within ten days after
such supplementary pages are filed, the city
secretary shall again examine the original
petition, as supplemented, and shall certify
the results thereof to the council at its
next regular meeting, stating the number of
signatures certified. If the petition, as
supplemented, is found to have total signa-
tures of registered voters in number less
that the required ten percent, the city
secretary shall return the petition, as
supplemented, to the person filing the same,
without prejudice to the filing of a new
petition for the same purpose.
Sec, 21. Recall Election,
Whenever a recall petition is certi-
fied by the city secretary to have the
signatures of the required ten percent of
registered voters and the council member
whose removal is sought does not resign
within five days after such certification to
the council, the council shall forthwith
order and hold a recall election within not
less than thirty, nor more than sixty days
from certification. In the event at any one
time there is before the council more than
one call petition certified by the city
secretary as to which the council is then
obligated to order a recall election, the
council shall order and hold, on the same
date, recall elections on all such petitions
so certified.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 2322. Recall Ballot.
The form of Ballots used at recall elections shall
conform t— oiiowtng requirements of state law.,
E3) --with- p ce to--each-person-whose--reeaki-£s
sought-the-geestiomsireii-knr-submiLtied--uShait-Ename-of
office-hoider)-be-necmaied•-e,M-rtmmr,a -from-the-office
ef-(name-of-office)e.
i2)--Immediately--brime-eech--such-quemrtixm-there
aha33-fir-printed-the-two-f4i--fatkmeingr-propositfons,
one-above-Che-ether;-in-the-order-indicated-
UFer-rife--recall--arat-removat-.oF-Ename-#-office
holder):.
°Against-the-recall-and-removal-ef-£name-of-efface
holder):.--(Amendment-adopted-May-257-1955
Sec. 2423. Results of Recall Election.
If a majority of the votes cast at--a-recall
electien-shah-be-against-the-reeai3-and-remevai-of-the
office-holder-named-ins1N/e+atiot.+e-shall-eentinne-in
offices---FE-ir-majoritq--of--the-w„Les -reser-et--such
eiectien--be are for the recall andremovat-of--the
office-fialdet-=named-im-the- ballot•, -the-crnmcii, the
office shall immediately deelare--his- o22 ce become
vacant; and such -vacancy shall be filled in-eeeormanee
with-the-provisiora-of as provided in this charter for
the- -£filing--o£--vaeaneies.---An--office--header--rhos
reeaaaed--and-remove--shall--be-ineeiigiirier-thereafter
from-holding-any-effiee-in-the-city-for-.-period-of-two
(4)-years:--(Amendment-adopted-May-25;-±955)
Sec. 2524. Limitation on Recall.
No recall petition shall be filed against --an
office -holder within the first four (4) months after he
the office holder takes office nor within the four (4)
months immediately preceding the date of the next
regular election for his the challenged office. No
office holder shall be subjected to more than one
recall election during a single elective term of
office. (Amendment -adopted -May -5;-3955)
Sec. 2625. City Secretary.
The council shall appoint the city secretary; -and
his -assistants; -if -any; who shall serve at the pleasure
of the council. The city secretary shall appoint any
assistant secretaries and keep the records of the coun-
cil, and shall have such other duties and responsi-
bilities as may be assigned to -him by this charter and
the council. (Amendment -adopted -May -25;-3955)
Sec. 2926. Municipal Court.
(a) There shall be a court for the trial of
misdemeanors known as the municipal court, with such
powers and duties as are defined and described in
Artseaa-f 96(a);-Vernon+s-9Texas-8ivia-Stetetee by state
law. The magistrates of the court shall be known as
municipal judges, who--sha}t--},e-iic_.:_-1--ntteeee .e-
praeticing-iaw-,Er-Naeees-fbanty--for-at-feast--LZno-f2�
years-prior-to-appointment;-and-gnatified-voters:--Eaeh
judge -shat} -be -nominated -b fire -i or-in4 Accred -by -a
majority-of-the-ciiy-eoeecii; shall be appointed by
council, shall have the necessary qualifications for
appointment, and shah receive suc salary and term as
may be fixed by ordinance.
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 22. Recall Ballot.
The form of ballots used at recall
elections shall conform to the requirements
of state law.
Sec. 23. Results of Recall Election.
If a majority of the votes cast are
for recall, the office shall immediately
become vacant and shall be filled as
provided in this charter.
Sec. 24. Limitation on Recall.
No recall petition shall be filed
within the first four months after the
office holder takes office or within the
four months immediately preceding the date
of the next regular election for the chal-
lenged office. No office holder shall be
subjected to more than one recall election
during a single term of office.
Sec. 25. City Secretary.
The council shall appoint the city
secretary who shall serve at the pleasure
of the council. The city secretary shall
appoint any assistant secretaries and keep
the records of the council, and shall have
such other duties and responsibilities as
may be assigned by this charter and the
council.
Sec. 26. Municipal Court.
(a) There shall be a court for the
trial of misdemeanors known as the municipal
court, with such powers and duties as are
defined and described by state law. The
magistrates of the court shall be known as
municipal judges, shall be appointed by
council, shall have the necessary qualifica-
tions for appointment and receive such
salary and term as may be fixed by ordi-
nance.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(b) The city coune£2 mar- shall appoint a
clerk of said court and deputy corks, if any who
shall receive such salary as may be fixed by ordinance
the manager. The--city-councH--mey^-aise--appoint-e
deputy-or-deputy-clerk-from-t-m--te-time-vs•-thee-may
deem-necessary:--The-term-of-office-of-menfefpa+-judges
and-the-cierirlA sii-be-the-same-ss-iire•-term-of-eff£ee
e£-the-eppeinting--eotmcft-um-sort£): -their-successors
have -been -appointed:
A--veceney -in--the-office-of-Tmniriperk j.,.l6 , -er
clerk--shall-tm--filled--by-tfim--city-hint rut -fru -the
unexpired-term-only:--3mtire--eve+rt of -absence; -illness
er-iaebfftey-to-act;--the-mayor--map-nominate-mul-the
city--ernmeb-appvirrt- -s ome--suitable-person- to - -serve
daring -such- eb- c,--A,Imese-or-irmbiiity-t, -aer; -who
shah-have-all-the-rights--powers--dates-and-aathor£ty
of-the-regular-appo.ieee duri,, -such-tune:--(Amendment
adopted-November-'t-7-2939p-Amendment-adopted-Ai..i±-S;
1980
See:-48:--H£ty-eontrolier:
The -city -controller; -who -shall -be -appointed -by -the
cone£+;-sha£+-be-the-chief-and£ter-of-the-city;-and-he
e r --she-- ahe•H-- -be --re s p on a ib l e --for-- cur-r}iag - ver - -a
eent£nnfug-andit-of-slmrl ooihsautiummuntsof-the-Sity
ef- Oorpvs-Hirristi•; -he-or-she-shell-fie- .e.,pu..aibie -to
the-council-end-shall-perferm-aueh-duties-as-ere-herein
set-forth-and-such-ether-fanet£ons-and-det£es-as-may-be
iron-time-to-time-assigrre�f -by-the-connc£t:--(Amendment
adopted -May -25;-2955)
Sec. 2927. Independent Audit.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 26.]
The-eoune£i-ahail-casae-an-independent-audit-to-be
made-of-thebooksoaEaceoimt•,- .e..,.. d. -and-trenaaet£ens
of-ail--the-administrative-departments-of-the-ri y -at
least-once-yearly:--Sneh-and£ts-during-such-fiscal-year
aha+l--be•- mete•--by--one--ot--tune--eerti.fied--pnbl£e
aeeenntantsr-where -ior--the--thm--�3}--years--next
preceding;-have-held-grv(st sHlxmtte•-lssued-hy-the-state
beard-of•-aeeonntaney-of--the-State-of-Pexas;-er--by-a
state-imahrtairriyrg-am-equal- .La..da,.1 -o--pre£ess£ona2
requirements;--wtrieh•- c..t ill-ea--the--leo ldee---o --ouch
certificate--, 3 - he ser -d --a,, icatr.---The- e.1 ct z--er
and£ters-to--maim-the-aaid--mrdtt-sha+i-be--arlvct..d -by
the-coanc111- vnd--shall-be-rempummibie-lur-the-council:
The- dudes- of--the-uunhhtOr--er--auditors - so- -app a in to d
shall--include--the--eertfffeatfen--of--all--statements
required-under-section-6,rof-this-vittreter amendment:
6aeh--a*�--aha}}--.�h,de.--a--ira-Fareca---sheet ;
exh£b£t£ng--the-ea_,.L--m+d--2£abl2£t£es-- -tiro--e£ty;
supported -by d..,,a. Lm..L..l--sehednles;-end-- heduie-for
each ati-lity-puhiiely owned ot- clutu d.eh, -summaries of
income ---and-- expenditimmt --supported---b)---detailed
schedules, and---also---tompa.isons----ire---proper
classiffcatien--with--tile -last- pre+rious--year:---The
original-Tepert-oE-the-said-auditoror•-auditors-shall
be--kept--among--tire- va..�ana..l - ...�....ls -of--the--city:
(Amendment-adopted-eetober-9y-1945)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(b) The city manager shall appoint a
clerk of said court and deputy clerks, if
any, who shall receive such salary as may
be fixed by the manager.
Sec. 27. Independent Audit.
The council shall provide for an
independent annual audit for all city
accounts and may provide for such more
frequent audits as it deems necessary.
Such audits shall be made by a certified
public accountant or firm of such accoun-
tants who have no personal interest, direct
or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the
city government or any of its officers.
The council may, without requiring competi-
tive bids, designate such accountant or
firm annually or for a period not exceeding
three years, provided that the designation
for any particular fiscal year shall be
made no later than 30 days after the begin-
ning of such fiscal year. If the state
makes such an audit, the council may accept
it as satisfying the requirements of this
section.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 8828. Internal Audit. Sec. 28. Internal Audit.
—r—
Bpen-the-death;-rea£gnat£on;-removal-or-exp£rat£on Either the council or the city manager
of-the-term-of-arry-o M4xmm-crfr-e-nrty,-vher-than-the may at any time provide for an internal
city-nro trot-err-the--city-coot.olier-shall-cause--an audit of the accounts of any officer or
andit-and-investigation-of-the-aeeonnts-of-sneh-officer department of the city government.
to -be -made -and -shall -report -to -the -city -manager -and -the
eenno£l: Either the council or the city manager may at
any time provide for an investigation -or internal audit
of the accounts of any officer or department of the
city government. fn-the-ease-of-the-death;-res£gnat£on
or-remove-i•-ef- the•-city-c....t.oll... ,--the-city-manager
shall -cause -an-audit-to-be-made-of-his-er-her-aeeounts:
If-ns-t-nnumitof-any-sneh-tndit-,- nrnrElinuro-be-fennd
indebted -tv-the- eity; iron-city--eontreller-or-ether
person-making-such-aedit;-shall-£mmedlate£y-give-net£ee
thereof-to—rke--coon±t;-the-city-........b..L smh-Nee-city
attorney;-and-the-Cutter-shad;-as-directed-by-the-e£ty
manager;-ivrttnritir-proceed-tv-eoiieet- suctr-indebted-
ness:--f/mendment-adopted-8etober-8;-i945i
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER
Sec. 1. Appointment; Qualifications; Term; Removal;
Compensation.
The council shall appoint a city manager who shall
be the chief administrative and executive officer of
the city. The-manges-shaH--be-ehosen-by-tite-cwnctl
so£e£y-on-the-basis-of-his-exeent£ve-and-administrative
trafn£ng;-exper£enee-and-ab£i£ty;-and-a£thent-regard-to
po££t£eai-considc. atiorm5--emt-need-reit--cd:e.-appointed
be-e-residereNvf•-etre-city-of-f)o. p.,., i3hrtmei--n -ef-the
State-of-Eexas;-bat-shaii;-during-his-term-of-office-as
e£ty- manages. -of- O.,s,...s-G'hr£att; -ram e--i+r,--and- be -a
resident-ef;-the-Edty-ofrQorpus-Ghb. No member of
the council shall, during the time for which he or she
is elected, be chosen as city manager. The�c ty
manager may -be -employed -for -an -indefinite -term; -but may
be removed at the will and pleasure of the council by a
majority vote of the entire membership of the council.
when-the-city-manager-be-se--removed--by-the-eotncii-h£a
compensation -shah- ....ns..-en-d:he-date-of-iris•-removal:
The action of the council in removing the city manager
shall be final, it-being-the•ii to *iomro£-timkm -c carter
to-vest•-at-authority-and--fix-ail- .�apwns:b lkty'-for
such--remoaai- irr-they-council. In the case of the
absence or disability of the city manager, the council
may designate some qualified person to perform the
duties of the office during such absence or disability.
The city manager shall receive such compensation as may
be fixed by the council. (Amendment-8dopted--14ay-z5;
i955)
Sec. 2. Powers and Duties.
The powers and duties of the city manager shall be
as follows:
(a) To see that all laws and ordinances are
enforced.
(b) To exercise control over all city departments
and subdivisions thereof created--by-the-cit}-ehareer
and--amendments--thereto;--or--that--may--hereafter--be
ereated--by-tiny-conncii; except as herein otherwise
provided by Charter.
(c) To execute all appropriately authorized
deeds, contracts, agreements or franchises and to see
that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the
city or its inhabitants in any pabife-ntiiity-franchise
such transaction are faithfully kept and performed, and
in case of any violation thereof to take such action as
may be necessary and proper to enforce or terminate the
same -or -terminate -such -franchise.
(d) To attend all meetings of the council, with
the right to take part in the discussion, but having no
vote,--He-shat}-be-entitled-to and to receive notice of
all special meetings in the same manner as such notice
is given to members of the council. Any action taken
at any meeting of the council of which the city
manager has not been notified shall be of no force or
effect, except, however, the action of designating a
person to perform the those duties of in the city
manager manager's £n -his ice shat}-be-of-£nii-force
and-effeet.
(e) To recommend to-the-eonneii-£er-adoption such
measures to the council as he may be deemed deem
necessary or expedient.
ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER
Sec. 1. Appointment; Qualifications;
Term; Removal; Compensation.
The council shall appoint a city
manager who shall be the chief administra-
tive and executive officer of the city. No
member of the council shall, during the time
for which he or she is elected, be chosen as
city manager. The city manager may be
removed at the will and pleasure of the
council by a majority vote of the entire
membership of the council. The action of
the council in removing the city manager
shall be final. In the case of the absence
or disability of the city manager, the
council may designate some qualified person
to perform the duties of the office during
such absence or disability. The city
manager shall receive such compensation as
may be fixed by the council.
Sec. 2. Powers and Duties.
The powers and duties of the city
manager shall be as follows:
(a) To see that all laws and ordi-
nances are enforced.
(b) to exercise control over all city
departments and subdivisions thereof except
as otherwise provided by Charter.
(c) To execute all appropriately
authorized deeds, contracts, agreements or
franchises and to see that all terms and
conditions imposed in favor of the city or
its inhabitants in any such transactions
are faithfully kept and performed, and in
case of any violation thereof to take such
action as may be necessary and proper to
enforce or terminate the same.
(d) To attend all meetings of the
council, with the right to take part in the
discussion, but having no vote and to
receive notice of all special meetings in
the same manner as such notice is given to
members of the council. Any action taken
at any meeting of the council of which the
city manager has not been notified shall be
of no force or effect, except, however, the
action of designating a person to perform
those duties in the city manager's absence.
(e) To recommend such measures to the
council as may be deemed necessary or
expedient.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(f) To keep the council at--ail--times fully
advised as to the financial condition and needs of the
city and provide them quarterly financial reports and
to-rernlet--a -monthly-ammaary-rof-departmental
aetivitiea.
(g) To act as budget officer, and, as such,
prepare and submit the annual budget to the council;
ofter-receiving-estimates-madeinfi nr,irreebara-ef-the
various -departments -of -the -city.
(h) !£e-see-ta-it-that-thrcity-i'Fvr-ortthim-its
budget; --and- b..ro.c-eny-expenditures-are--mode--from
budgetary-appreprietieas-£er-any-and-ail-beards-created
by-charter-tn ordinance-to•ase-that-saeh-expenditures
are-iawfa3-amt-to-the-4yeat-interest-ef-the•-erty;--To
that-end--the-tity-manager-shall To operate the city
within its budget.
(i) To be an ex officio member of all such boards
or comms%ns without vote, but with the right of veto
of any proposed expenditures that -he the manager shall
deem unlawful or not to in the best interest of the
city. Any-moneys-aa-expenRe ed-for-the-account-ofE-arry
board ot-co missiotr-shaft be disbd.sad on pn,.id,.d• in
seetion-i-ef-article-IV-of-this-eharter:
(i)--To-texttte-deedsrron-behalf-of-the--cbty-when
authorized-by-tedinence-duly ,,..n o.,l-by-tke-coonct};-te
make-end-executr-ali-centroots-on-imitairfrvF-the-city;
provided;-fioaever-, sit-eentraets-fot-emrpentbeures -not
inebmded- in- the-amnnrl-.budget.-straff -be-approved -by-the
eonneil-before-the-same-shall-be-binding-upon-the-city:
(j)--To--purchase;---aegaire--end-- waL.L..i,--such
equipment--and-.....Le.lar-es--may--be-veceseery--in--the
proper-handling-o£-the-affairs-ef-the-elty-
(k) (,l To perform such other duties as may be
prescribed by the city charter or by ordinance or
resolution of the council; and to be responsible to the
council for the proper administration of all the city
affairs placed -in -his -hands. The -council -shall -require
the-cityroanager,--before- c..Lc.ice-upon-tim,vhst4es -of
his-office;-to-execute-e--good•,mni-snffi,l,...L-bend-with
doing-innthr sr -in- Fexaa-ar-surety
thereon; -which -1 otxt-siraff-be-app.v,vU-fiy-tire-eonneti:
Said—bond--siraff-be-in--such-amonnt-as-the co nreif-may
demand7--peyeble-to--the--0ii;y-of--(mrpva-£ttristr, -and
conditioned-forfire feittrE*yerfo to mrrof-the-duties
ef-his-office:--Premiums-for-such-band-shell-be-paid-by
the-eltye--(Amendment-adopted-Hay-35;-1955)
(k) To appoint and remove all officers and
employees not otherwise specified by this charter.
Seer-3:---Employment-of-Persenneir
rof-departments-vend-di.rhvb n -heeds;
whether--apec-t£icaliy-provided-lir-this--eharter-vr-by
ordfnenee;--akaii-be-appointed--by--:hr-city-manager;
provided;- Low......-each-Imedr-eppoirrtment--before--it
beeemes--effeetive--shalb-be•- corrfizmed--by--resolution
passed-by-a-majority-of-the-members-of-the-eenneil;-end
ail of er—empfoyeea of tire- eke), whose-appohttmei* is
not-othe meEte•-provided-dor-in-this-eharter-chair-be
eppetnted-b'y-tirvity �,....ae�. ,- t.....1d�f; -however;-Chet
£n--tkrr-riessiiicd--aervtee-arty-vppvL..t.W....t -shad--tic
subject-to--tke-ciessified- .,... .1....-peoviefons--o -this
charter:---frb-eppo£ntments-shag-be-v r -the- ba.,is -ef
executive-and-administrative--expertenee--end--ability;
and--of--training-,---Htness-sad•-mi ter -of saeh
appointees-irr-the-work-whirl;-they-are--tor-administer:
(Amendment -adopted -Hey -t5;-1955)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(f) To keep the council fully advised
as to the financial condition and needs of
the city and provide them quarterly finan-
cial reports.
(g) To act as budget officer, and, as
such, prepare and submit the annual budget
to the council.
(h) To operate the city within its
budget.
(i) To be an ex officio member of all
boards or commissions without vote, but with
the right of veto of any proposed expendi-
tures the manager shall deem unlawful or not
in the best interest of the city.
(j) To perform such other duties as
may be prescribed by the city charter or by
ordinance or resolution of the council; and
to be responsible to the council for the
proper administration of all the city
affairs.
(k) To appoint and remove all offi-
cers and employees not otherwise specified
by this charter.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Seer-4:---Remeva3-of-Bepartment-and-B£v£sion-Meadsr [All material deleted.]
Any- of•-a--department-snd•-any--d iris len
head;-whether-apeci-ficaiiypxovtded-iirtktr-charter-er
by-vedilran`-ef-emay-be--removed--by-tlm -city--manager;
provided; -however-,- eny-snctrremoval-strati•-be-consented
to-by-resointfon-passed-by-a-majority-of-the-members-of
the-eonnei3-before-aneh-removal-shall-beeome-effeetive;
and -ail -rather -employees - of -the• -city- whose--remove-t- i s
net -other rise--provided•-irt-this-chartermer-be-removed
by--ehe•-city--maaager;-,.._ r-however--ehee-itr-the
elesaffted- service -any -removal- shaiis-0earsbjecb-to-the
etaas£ffed-service-provisions-of-this-charter:--In-case
of--the-,emvrel--of-a--director--oP-a--department-or-a
divisfan-head-sftet-sax-Rr}-montha-of=serviver-if-the
director -or -the- divisive---head-so•-demands;-s-erritten
statement -of -t a reesotr-for-hfa-...,..caval-steal-1--be-made
by-the-eity-ma„4,r td•-sueir-rtatement-and-any-written
reply- tie, .r -off -the -di,.... L...-or--the-divislon•-head
mho£}-be-hied-arv--ptxbilc . c..v. d -irt-the-off£ee-ef-the
e£ty-secretary:--fAmendment-adopted-May-45;-3955)
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATIVE -DEPARTMENTS
ADMINISTRATION
£H-6ENERAh
Sec. 1. Admin£strat£ve-Bepartments-Established:
Creation of Departments.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 1.]
There-shall-be-and-there-fm-hereby-estab£fshed-the
foliew£ng-ndmsirristretivr J�po. L,�-nl . --Dtmanee-depart-
ment;-legs*-department;-pnbl£c-works-department;-public
ntii£t£ee-department;-pedrE t -inn ha de-be--mne;-pab3£e
safety--department;--and--there--shah--be--anch--ether
administrative- J -p.,. Lm-„L..-ss--may--be-,,.,taLlisfired--by
ordinance; -with-thrinxection ri !reimmE Left-as-therefn
speeffied:-- kti- stahfve-departments--shah--be
ander-the-eontrei-of-the-efty-manager:--With-the-exeep-
tion-v --the-ffnance- dkpa. Lm,.,,L -and-the- iegaf-depart-
mentrerm-ox--atm-mf-time-..Lhe. -departments-estabi£mhed
by -thin cLa. L...-or-estab3£shed-by-ozdin..n..c may -be -by
the-1ommrib-by--erdinanee- .case-J,-�.,<,..olidated--with
another -department, ordi-acont± ie&-with-the-fnnctfons
thereof--beingtransferred--or-a9sig>ted•--to--another
department-terdepertments•,--bnt-prior-to—tke-enactment
of--an-trdivmtme--for--the--ientemhmr,--tonsoiidation--er
dfseent£nnanee-of-any-anch-department-the-eennei£-shall
eens£der--reeemmendatiena--ef--the--eity--manager--with
regard-the,-to.--Hre-eouncil-by-,,.Jlnon....-ma y -create;
or--aboi±sh-offices-irr-anr-department
other -than -the- offives--(mmmtl-i ±e•-tr-this-charter-for
the -finance -department -and -the -legal -department; -and -by
ord inane e-mey-assiglr-or- transfer dmf -fnnet f ons
er-dirties-imr,oS ices -and -departments; w£ttr-the-exeep-
b£on-that-the-eoane££-may-not-assign-or-transfer-to-any
ether- vrr1-- -er--any--fia+ct-lc!r-er-duL•y-as-
a£gned-by-this-cl,... io•-tire £i.a,.c--departmeet-or-to
the-legal-department;-bat-prier-te-the-eneetment-of-any
ordinance--for--any--saeh--pnrpome--the--eoanci£--shell
consider--recommendations--of--the--efty--maneger--wfth
regard-thereto:--The-cone*£-aha}l;-fn-eomperatfon-with
the-city-manager;-fix-al£-salaries-for-all-offieerm-and
emp£eyees-ef-ami-depertments1-and-salaries-of-empieyees
£n-time-ehessif£ed- mels-shall-ime-rniferm-for-each
grade--eatabi£shed-by--the•-civil--service--cemmfsafen.
(Amendment -adopted -May -S5;-1955
See:-3:---Bfreetors-of-Bepartments:
(a) --Appointment:- A- Jl.�-L . -mot--coils-of--the
abeve-departments-mel-ter ap,,einl..J -by-tile-city-manager
to-serve-ant£i-removed-by-him;-previded-that-nnt£i-smeh
appointment -is -made;-er;
ib)--Vacancy:--incase-t+r-,mamm cy-km-the-office
of-a-director-of-any-department;-the-city-manager-shefl
assume-thrdi.ecL,...Ady -af-said-departmewt•vntfl•-such
appointment-is-made-er-the-vacancy -is -filled:
(e£ - -Departmental preseative:n±es -cite--maneger
shall-have-aathor£ty-to-prescribe-rales-and-regulations
governing--he--....p-.ae£on-of--e 4r-of--etre•-departments
and -each- di.c..Lm -the -hove-powerta-preeertbe-rales
and-mmmpitatfons; -rrot--ineensistent-wrtir-this-charter
amendment;-for-the-eondnct-vF-hfs-department--amt-the
premervatfen-of-records-and-property-ander-him-centres;
and-with-timrconsentrof-time-e£ty-manager-he-may-employ
and-discharge-theee:sonnei-of•iria-department;-subject
to -the- civil-setvice• nrles-ommd.-regulations-fer -emp ioy-
eem-in-the-e£asa£f£ed-serv£ee;--As-new-eenta£ned-fn-the
present -city -charter:
IV - 1
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 1. Creation of Departments.
(a) The council shall establish city
departments, offices or agencies in addition
to those created by this charter and may
prescribe the functions of all departments,
offices, and agencies, except that no
function assigned by this charter to a
particular department, office or agency may
be discontinued or assigned to any other
unless so specified by this charter.
(b) All departments, offices and
agencies under the direction and supervision
of the manager shall be administered by an
officer appointed by and subject to the
direction and supervision of the manager.
With the consent of council, the manager may
serve as head of one or more such depart-
ments, offices or agencies or may appoint
one person as the head of one, two or more
of them.
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(d)--Aather£ty-to- grbr-departmentr--Subject [All material deleted.]
to-thtvcraMm -and-snpervtsien-of-li miry -manager -£n
a±±-mattti3 ;-tie-di,a...L.,a vF-&-department-shall-manage
his-department:--(Amendment-adepted-eeteber-97-±945)
See:-B:---Responsibility-ef-Department-Heads-to
8£ty-Manager:
The-directors-of-departments-appointed-by-the-e£ty
manager -shell -be-itmmedietety trt±r city
manager-for-the--adm inistretiotr-ef-their-departments ;
end-theirIedviregtr-writing-may-te-rewired -by-him-en
all-w..Ltc,a -affecting-iiteiz--departments:--34tey -shall
prepare -1..r...t .. t.ri- e..LL.nI.... -which-shah-trvpeo-te
pabl£e-£napeetion-end-they-shall-make-a}l-their-reports
and ...,laefena .,,,c, ..l..g -their departments at
stated-intervals-amtthctrilmeti ed.dry-the-city-managers
(Amendment-adopted-ecteber-97-}945)
Sec:-47---Right-of-eity-Manager-to-Assign
Duties-te-Directors-ef-Departments:
The-city-manager-ahaii-have-the-right-te-assign-te
the---respective--vffieera--tttd--di,....1o,s --o•f---the
administrative- deertmerrts--hereby-created-such-daties
as-fir-may--deem-lost•-edvantageoas--for-the--eff£efent
operation--1*--city--affairs;--4x cpt--ss---directly
prohibited-by-thischo,Lcr. -emendmenr. - Fir -the -event -of
conflict-of-daties-or- jtadrsdictiort .., i3L ..-between-the
departments--er- apl - t4... ,f -itr-.egad -to--any
administrative--detail--th.., wf,--t}ee---sm�--ahatY--be
referred-to—the—city—manager—end—o- d....i.,too-thereon
ahaii-be-fins±:
Sees-S:---Bend-of-Emp±eyees:
Phe-city.-u„oye, -may-require-that-trey-oFfhY--or
employee of-thr edmitistrettse 1,0, Lm....t.--of the city
give-tondlr-payable-to•-the-EityoF-Berpaa-
saeh-penalty-and-with-saeh-seearfty-as-the-city-emneil
by-ordinance-mayInmmmTitr; condiiiotted ftr-the-faith-
fa±-performance-ef-theft-respective-dntfes;-the-premium
o£-whitir frond -shalt-be-paid•-from-the-pabiitr-(tads•-of
the-city:-fAmendment-adepted-Beteber-97-£945±
FlHANBE-BEPAR E?T£
Secs-6r---B£reeter-of-Pinanee:
The-director-of-f£nanee-shaii under -the -direction
and -control• -o f-thr city-marmgerye- charge- vF -the
department-ef-finanee;-which-shah-include-the-aesoant-
ing;--treasury;--parehaa£ng;--taxation;--and--bndget£ng
d£via£ens : --lir-shah--have-the--administration-oi--the
£inane£ai-tfft irrc£-the-thy-£n-tte-,n r£oua•-depart-
ments-placed-ander-his-centro£;-and-ahal£-preaerfbe-the
methods-IME-keeping;-smF-the-supeivisiotr-of;-ail-se-
eounts:---Hr-sha32--have--eontrei-roi-laze-enstody-and
disharsement- of -city--£tads-end--moneys;-tccord£ng-to
erd£nanees-end-regaietions-of- dmeemne lr-by-direction
e£-the-citysmmmger;-the-essessmem-ta--tm lection-ef
aeh-taxes ,--ineladfeg-..y�cini-
levied --by- di.raneey--ehr-luta mm -of• -licenses --and
eolleetion-cF-±±tensa-fees;--diad-tbrld -perform--saeh
other-duties--aa-the-city ma„ab.,-may-require -rot-the
eonneft-iter-designate-iry-ordinance:---Before- assaming
the-daties-c is- offL,... t -director-of-finanee-3he5
execute-er-bond-aitiryrnme-responsible-surety-company;
aeeep tab ie- to--the-clmamA4y-fir-sact-amoaut- as- say -be
required-hy-the dowmcii,--eend£t£ened-for-the-fa£thiol
performance-of-the-daties-o£-his-effieey-the-premium-of
which-bond-shall-be-pefd-by-the-8£ty-e£-eorpna-Bhr£at£:
(Amendment -adopted -May -45;-±955)
IV -2
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Bee: -4: ---Accounts: (All material deleted.]
The-d£rector-ef-finance-shall;-ander-the-direction
of-the-city-managerrestablish-and-maintain-an-adequate
sys tem-of-aecounting;--itr sita-li-fie-hkr-duty-to-examine
£n-detsii-ak)•-bilis ;--aecotnets-and-claims- abs L...,t -the
city;-eertify-iris-approval
therefor;-but;-ff-feend-ineerreet;-he-ehaii-return-them
te-the-dkpo,Lm...L -presentiztg-thr-samey-for-correction:
He-shaii--keep-comprehensive--avoimts-ef-Irif-reee£pts
and-disbarsemenCs- c+-meney;-end-tntder- rr.,r,,,-headings
separately;-ceetr-seeree-e+-reeefpt--and -the-cease-ef
each-disbursement:--ire-shaii-visa k„cp -mr-aeeeent-with
each ,,... s.,..,--including--the-officera-i -who-tuvc--meney
transachone-+dtir-the-city;-.....JLtYng--mascara-allowed
by-proper-authority;-and-specifying-the-tranaaettens-te
which-such-entries-apply:--tt-short-arse-be-his-duty-to
examine-air-warrants--rrd-countersign--the-same--after
appropriation-has-beerduirmede47y-the-eetne£i-to-pay
the-same:--He-shaii-aise-ascertain-whether-any-expend£-
terea —made -or -proposed --to -fir-madeby--elre - city- £s
exceaeive;-either-im ehrysYccrof-the-thing-purchased;
the-eomputatien-ef-the-eharger;-er-etherw£se;-and-tf-he
ehaii-so-iirrd-; -he-shaii-stele-a-report- .. -to-the
e£ty-manager:--(Amendment-adopted-Hay-45;-1955)
See:-8:---Eity-Treasurer-and-Eity-Bepesitory:
The -city- ma..aae. -sham-appoint-s-petty-treasurer;
who-may-bean-officer-of-the-depesitory-bankrwho-ahaI±
perform-such-dories-as-the-city-manager-may-regatre-end
shaii-receive-for-his-servicestite vtvmro£-£ire-dettare
($5709) -per -annum:
The-[thy-mennget--shalt;--kmmeli-a e,17 -after -each
biennial- -eleetien--o£--the--mayor--and--commissioners;
advertise-in-the-o£fieiat-newspaper-fer-two-(4)-sucees-
s £ve-weeies-ivr-bids -for-eity--deposiirory,-,drleh-adver-
tisement-shaii-specify-the-terms-vrczdrictr-bids-w£}}-be
reee£ved;-inciading-rile-retecrE• L.Le,.c.,L-on-da£ty-bal-
anees-and-err limo-br-the-depository-tvihe•tp:--He
shat}-aise-mail-tvreactr-bante-}n-the-e£ty;-within-three
(5)-days-after-the-firat-pnbtieatien-ef-aaeh-advert£se-
mentrlr,ropy-e£-saeh-itoti-ee;--The-dete-vFvpeniag-ef
said -bids -shalt -be -specified -in -the -said -advertisement:
On-the-tenth-day-after-the-first-day-e£-such-advcrtise-
ment;-imdeya-and--legal -holidays--excluded;-vii--bids
shaii-tr ..�,....�d-nnd-cxamiwed-by-the-coantii--and-city
manager: --rpt-the•-next-regntar-meeting-trfr-rite-eoane it;
the-cfty-manager coancTr-snuff-pass-upon-aa£d-bids
and-select-a-city-depository,-wirktrsher --be-under-the
direct-supervision-of-the-city-manager-and-eeuneft:
The -city Ce,wsLrtovy-shat-give-mend-ivr--auetr-aura
as-rant'-ie-prescribed--by-the-eouneiiy-condit£oned-for
the -faithful -performance -of -its -duties -and -that -it -will
welt-and-trait'-account-for-ati-moneys-deposited-with-tt
and--pay--over-ai+f--bei ices--to--its--successors--when
quatiffed:--Within-sixty-(0)--days after -its -selection
and -t m eppxoYal--e£-fts-$awt; -at}- funds- m-la,ai..g-te
the-city-ahal i -be- .__.-._'__ __= -to-the-ciiy-depository
selected:--Tracrvnd-after-said-transfer-off-funac -and
net- L., f,.... ,--tt,ezLty-depos £tory-selected-vhal-l--be-the
duly--gaa£tffed--city--depoa£tery--fer--two--(4j--years
thereafter-and-until-its-aneeesser-is-gnatified:
The-z.kty-depesitorr-shalt-mei' e -ami --securely
keep-eii-secer£ties-and—moneys-belonging-ttr-tite-city
and -make -all -payments -of -the -same -only -upon -warrents -or
orders-signed-andertim-erea+-of -the-city-by-the-dfree-
tor-of-££nanee-er-the-e£ty-manager-and-countersigned-by
the-city-secretary-er-such-ether-effieer-of-the-city-as
may-fir-designated-by-the-canrc+Y -provided-theta,--no
order-ot warraaN-shaft-be-psid-icy-therity-depository
IV -3
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
unless -it -shows -upon -its -face -that -the -city -manager -hes
ordered-its--las!armlo-and-states-the-Tmrpose•-for-which
same—Imo—footled:- -The-tityo-depository-sheii--remder a
fat£ -and -carr t—sCetemen-; croncerming-the-aeeennts-of
the-city-ss-the-e£ty-m..,,abc, -vr-the-mmeIA-may-from
time -to-- e•-requttre:--£he-Mand-.ecclved•-by-any-off£-
c£a3-of-the-eity-shaff-be-deposited-in-the-eity-depoai-
tery--aa-frereir-provided--fAmendment- ad.,,,ted-ftey--25;
195ft
The-city-eoun7OHboty'-aeieet-one-tn-som e -banks -es
city -depositories -end -t mr-honr"city-depositoryu-shall
ine}nde-one- or -mere -lir ..c.... d...... -with-the- a. Lt.,.. -of
the-e£ty-council;--fAmendment-adopted-July-33;-3969)
Sec:-9,---Purchases-and-Supp}£es;
The-director-vF-finance-sha}i-make off -purchases
for-the--ebbe-in-tire- na..,..,. -prevfded-try- otdhmnce end
she}i-timder-tach--rego'tat£ons--es-may--be-provided-by
ordinance-or-resofatiom,-sei1-41- ee.a..nai-property-of
the -city -not. ......J..d-for-ind iirtixae; -er-ifmrt-mmay-have
been- .onlrw,,.d-by-ttm--director-oF-a-deperement-r--He
aha£i-have-ehnrge-vFsuctrs es-and-wareheases-of
the -city; -and -keep sactrdmmsntorEesvf-properties;-e}}
as--tina-txnamid -may--by-vrdinnnn•-provide:---Sappifes
required--by--any--department--may--be--furnished--upon
regnia£tion-f-rum•-the-steres-ander-the-eo trot-vf-the
director-of-£inanee;--The-director-e£-£inanee-aha}}-not
furnish-any-sappiies--l,r,ny d.,,a. Lm...l-unlraa-tkere-be
to-the-eredit-e£-sneh-department-an-ova£3able-appropr£-
ation--balance-din- .r.cc.,s -of--iii--unpaid--ob}igationa
anffietent-tv-pay-for--sneh-sttppiiss-an£ess-the•-cfty
manager-shouid•vtherwFse order:--ilio-responsibilities
of the- d1ncL.,r of iiTrance—under this settisorimsy be
exere£sed--by--a--purchasing--agent--nominated--by--the
d£reetor-of-££nanee;-end-appointed-by-the-eity-manager;
fMendment-adopted-Hay-£5;-}955)
See:-TB:--Tax-Assessor-and-Eo££eetor:
There-strtik-be--in-the•-department--of-f-I. co -a
division--ef--assessments,-- ltc....se-e --and--taxes;--the
officer-in-charse-v E-ttr£s-dfvis£on-te-brfarowcr-aa-the
tax--assessor--and-colit.te, r--Tho--tax•-esaeaaor--and
ea}}eeter-shaii-in' . .,p.�s Lbie-for-the- ..
-and
ea
eaiteetien-vf-nil--taxes-evd--ab}--apecis-1--assessments
fouled-by-the-fdtrtr& miner- nnbrobr-ahabb-be-respon-
sibie-fer-the-issue mm t -aft-t4eensea-and-the-ee£iee-
tfon-ef-ail-fees-therefor;-end-sha£E-be-responsible-for
aii-acts-of-timo,depat£es-in-iris-office-or-division:
The -tax- a� end-eoiieetorsitaii-pay-overiv-the
e£ty-treesnrer-eii-nroneys-Le1„naheg•ta-tt*e-eity-eeming
fete -his -herds fiwo--eny-seurce,riehin-forty-eight-f4e)
hours-after-ouch-collect£ons;-tak£ng-dap}£ease-receipts
therefor;-one-mf-which-iu-siteib-retain-end--Nie-ether
shah-fir--forthwith-ffied-fi olTha-with-the• reeter-of
ftnanee:--if-he-shall-fail-to-se-deposit-any-fnnda-with
the-eity-treasurer-by-the-end-of-the -seeend-banking-day
after-eoifeetten-he-cad-the•-«= virirta-bend-aha}}
be-required-to-pay-inL.......L ,re -tire -rate -of -nen -percent
fle9e)- per--annum-anti}-sneh- d..,..,..1t -£a-made:--4 to -tax
assessor-and-collector-sha}}-perform-sneh-duties-as-are
elsewhere-ie-ifrls-chapter-preser£bed;-as-wort-as-ouch
duties-as-may-fie-ptes..i1eJ-by-the-director-of-finanee
or-the-efty-manager:
Before--nssoming--offfmr-the--tax--attester--and
col}eeter--aka}l--be--regtrl-red-to•-makr-bond--in--some
responsible -surety .,,.,,,,e„y-acceptable-tv-the-eeene£i;
£or-suctr-mmum -as-tite-council-msy- prescriber-eend£-
tioned-for--Nie-feithfai-perfotrretu a-of-the-saies-ef
the-off£ee;-premium-on-whieh-imn bin ehbl a-pafd-by-the
city;--£he-eonnei£-may-regnire-a-new-er-additiena£-bond
IV- 4
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(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
at-any-time-the-existing-bond-stmti•-be-deemed-insnfft-
eient:--(Amendment-adopted-Hay-45;-*955)
Should-there-coeur-e-vacancrdHrtheoffice-ef-tax
assessor-and-eelleetor;-the-duties-of-that-e£fiee-sha}l
be- as�...o.d -and-d£stharged--by-the-din...l.,. n -£inane
antic-there-shati-be-appointed-and-gmaii£fed-a-new-such
tax- ass..o, -and-cvlieclor: --(Amendment-adopted-dniy
i3;-1968)
Bl8B6E£-ANB-FSSeAL-ePERAFleN6
Sec. }}2 Fiscal Year; Budget Submission, Contents, and
Adoption; Appropriation.
(a) Fiseai-year--August-i-bo-dniy-3i:--The-Fiscal
year-of-the-city-shall-begin-on-the-first-day-of-Aagast
of-each-year-and-shaii-end-with-the-thirty-first-day-of
duly-of-eeekr .emr The city's fiscal year shall be set
by ordinance, but shall not be change. more often than
every four years except by two-thirds vote of the
council.
(b) eddy-manager-to-snbmtt:--en-the-second-Honday
in-- une-ofi-each At least sixty days prior to the
beginning of the fiscal year, the city manager shall
submit to the council a budget estimate -o£ -the -revenues
of-the-eitr-end--the-expense-of-vxmlBr ciieg•-the-affa£rs
thereof proposal estimating city revenues and expenses
for the ensuing next fiscal year. This-estimate-ehtli
be-compiled--ror-fn tmati tr.obtained•-from-the-seversi
departments;--dinisiems- -vinous•-of•-the--efty--on
uniform-tlatdea-prescribed--and- f.....Isiied--by-the -city
manager:
[Entirely new text added for (c), (d), (e) & (f).]
(c) Badget-sabmitted;-requirementm-: -The-ciassi-
ficatten-of-the-estimate- st -ie-s-nearly-antform-as
possible--for-the--main--fmtetionab-divisions-mf-sneh
departments;-divisions-vffioes,- -shaft-gime-the
following -information:
(1)--An--itemized--r,stivwwww- vF--tivo--expense--of
conducting-cech--department- - offL....-and
commission:
(4)--eomparison-of-sneh-estimates-with-the
corresponding-items-of-expenditure-ef-the-last-two
(4) -fiscal -years; -and -with -the -expenditures -of -the
current-fiscal-ye-er-p}aa- m--., LI..�olr—ef-expendf-
tures-,aeee.,,a y-to--complete--t --, r....L -fiscal
year:
(3)--Reasons-tor plopwa.,}-increases-or-decreases
of-immAr-items--ef-egmmdit dm--compared-s idly -the
torrent -fiscal -year:
f 4)--A--separate--sehedkrlr-for--enols--department
showing -the-things-necessary-£or-the-department-to
de- dura -the--year-Tndwhich-rof-Tarr-desirable
things -it -ought -to -do -if -possible:
(5)--items-of•-payroii--Inn _nus, -as-either-addi-
tionai-payy-Mm-present-employees -er-pay--for-more
employees:
(6) --A f-cor-ere-dfrector-arf- Liu.n..... -o£
the-totai-;,...bablr 1"...m,-of-tiro-r}Cy-from-taxes
for -the -period -covered -by -the -estimate:
(f)--An--itemtaatton-t&-aii--entieipated--revenue
from -sources -other -than -tax -levy:
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 2. Fiscal Year; Budget Submission,
Contents, and Adoption; Appropria-
tion.
(a) The city's fiscal year shall be
set by ordinance, but shall not be changed
more often than every four years except by
two-thirds vote of the Council.
(b) At least sixty days prior to the
beginning of the fiscal year, the city
manager shall submit to the council a budget
proposal estimating city revenues and
expenses for the next year.
(c) Expenditures in the proposed
budget will not exceed estimated revenues.
(d) The proposed budget shall provide
a complete financial plan of all city funds
and activities for the ensuing fiscal year
and shall be in such form as the manager
deems desirable or the council may require.
(e) The city council shall adopt a
balanced budget prior to the beginning of
the fiscal year. If it fails to adopt the
budget by this date, the amounts appropri-
ate for current operation for the current
fiscal year shall be deemed adopted for the
ensuing fiscal year on a month to month
basis, with all items in it prorated ac-
cordingly, until such time as the council
adopts a budget for the ensuing fiscal
year.
(f) The city council shall appropri-
ate monies as provided in the budget.
IV - 5 (Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(S)--The--amount--required--for--interest--on--the
eity+s-debts,--for-ainicirr,Emth-and-for-maturing
seriat-bends:
(9)--The-tmtmi ,nmmmtt-of-artstandirT-Zrity-debts;
with-a-schedule-of-maturities-en-bend-isaaea:
(£O)-Saeh-other-irrformatiorras-msy imr-regni-red-by
the-eeaneiir--(Amendment-adopted-eeteber-9;-1945)
Sec:-i4:--Budget-Estimate:
Every-department-,(•-etre-cEtyb.. .. not -ander
the-direct--....t...l---oE-the-city-m�..�g x,41 ..1.c11, -by-not
later -then -the -fix day vF June-,£-eaeh-yea;-furnish
te-the-city-menegerl-fox-ose-lirrthe pt.PaLatiott-of-his
reeommendations--te-the--council--regardihrg-the-ennnai
budgetrir-detafied-4nehp*-estimate-c*-the-nn. -and
requirements -cd leech-departments-for-li r-eomhtg-year:
(Amendment-edepted-Betober-9;-1945)
See:-13:--Bepartment-Head-Reports;-Net£ee-and-Hearing
end-Adoption-ef-Budget-by-6enne£t-
(d)Bepartment-heed-ter-funthelr-report, The head
of-etchrdt,va. Lm....tr-as-defioteHhr-section-40-1xE-chis
charter-amendment;-Idea}--nos-cater-than-tte-4eet-day
of-May-o£-every-year;-make-a-written-repert-to-the-city
manager stmwingr the ,-..,..Liars--of the- J.. Lm....L icor
the-nurr nt--ftacat-year-ten}-the- ,..,ticipat�d -expend£-
tnrea-for-enrrent-expenses-for-the-ensafng-fiscal-year:
these-reports-shun-be-transmftted-te-the-city-connect;
togetherwith--the--respective--department--director+s
reeemmendatiens-coneentimr-the-dfmfnntfan-I r -increase
ef-tepartmetM.ei -estimates; -roti-later-then-bite-second
regular-meeting-in-3nne-of-every-year:
(12)Bennefl--to--Imm rp1y whir-start--caws--nm--to
notice -end -bearings: --e rrlty mmimrshall-thereupon
forthwithcomply-with--the- etrod.sions-rof-the--generat
taws of Texas-eottcexrrixtgalot±rr-nc}-hearing on bndgete
of-munieipai-eerperatiens:
(e)Ade.tion-by-eeane£i:---At--the-conic cur-ef
neh-hearing-tate-city coiami-tsha-hh-fo. davfth-meet-and
remain--1,-aeasim--until--t -budget--for-the -ensuing
fiscal-yeas--crus-been-sdopetkh--bf-ne-fiodgetr-Ixar-been
adopted-before-the-first-regular-meeting-of-the-eoancil
in-tlugustIxF-eeeh-year,-thetr-the-budget-for-the-pre-
eeding-ffseat-year-sheii-trdeemed•tiee4 dget-for-that
££seat-year:--(Amendment-edepted-Betober-9;-1945)
Sec:-l4Apprepriation-Ordinance:
Hpenadoption-lrf -rise--budget;-bite-city-coaneil
sheii-vd ,enee-preperrair-appropriation-Imhh atxe -and
f ix--the-tax-levy- for-the--current-year,---Upter - the
passage-of-the-appropriation-ordinance-cry--tire-cetmeii
it-sheii- l.cf.,.., bc.,e.ine, 4-ffe h -r be -published -once
£n--tete-ec eebe si--newspeper-rot
f-he--city.---EAmendment
adopted -October -9;-}9451
See:-i5:--Appropriation-c4-Sams-for-Each-Bepartment:
It--sheik-ibe-the--duty--of--the-c ty-coancii--to
appropriate-sneh-stmr-ef-money-fureach-department-of
the--city-as•-Trey-fiave--been-Zrrovided -lir-ter-budget
therefor--during-tire--ensafng- fia.,at'-year; --£he--city
eonne£i-eheti-aiso-make-sneh-apprepriatfene-for-eent£n-
gent--pnrpeses--as•--me} --be--�..,,L„i�m�F-in--the--current
budget:--(Amendment-adopted-ectober-9;-1945)
IV- 6
[All material deleted.]
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 363. Interdepartmental Transfer of funds.
Upon the written recommendation of the city
manager, the city council may at any time transfer the
unencumbered balance of an appropriation made for the
use of one department, division or purpose, to any
other department, division or purpose; provided,
however, from -and -after -August -15;-3984; no such trans-
fer shall be made of revenues or earnings of any
municipally -owned utility, such as the water, gas or
sewerage department, to any other department or to any
other purpose, with the exception of any utility
required debt service. (Amendment-a.l„pt..d-October 9,
19451-Amendment-adopted-Aagust-}l;-1984)
Sec. 374. Revenue in Excess of Total Estimated Income.
If at any time the total accruing revenue of the
city shall be in excess of the total estimated income
thereof; as set forth in eemptianee-with--aubdivi-ions
(69--and-*»-1H-mtion--3l-i,ereof the budget, the
council may from time to time appropriate such excess
to such uses as will not conflict with any uses for
which revenues specifically accrue. (Amendment -adopted
Beteber-9;-1945)
Sec. 185. Money Drawn from City Treasury.
No money shall be drawn from the city treasury,
nor shall any obligation for the expenditure of money
be incurred, except in pursuance of appropriations made
by the council, and; whenever an appropriation is so
made, the city secretary shall forthwith give notice to
the director of finance. At the close of each fiscal
year the unencumbered balance of each appropriation
shall revert to the fund from which it was appropri-
ated. (Amendment-adopted-Detober-97-1945)
Sec. 196. Accounts Maintained for -Items -of
Appropriations -Made.
Accounts-shall-be-kept-for-each-item-e£-eppreprta-
ties-made-bytiwrt7 coumcbt-and-every-warrant-on-the
city-treasury-ahall-state-speefffealiy-against-which-of
such- itews-the- n, .ont -is- dreisn. --Each- sttctt aeeennt
shall -show -fn -detail -the -appropriations -made -thereto -by
the --council; --the--amount.-.dratar- U.�r�om,--the--unpaid
obligations-lcherged--against-gXrr-and-theLnnenenmbered
balance --te--the- ccUi. -ti.” •fa---(Amendment--adopted
Betober--9;--9945) The city's accounts and records
thereof shall be maintained- and reported in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
see:-29:--91afms:
Mo-ciatm-against-the-c-itymhnM m-paid-onlese-it
-bya-veaeher-approved-by-+the ivemd -ef-the
department- vr- office--fo r- whidr-the-ice-wa s
inenrred7-Imuf-each-mucic-dfreetor,n,-officer-inrd -his
marety-mhe-Yf-be--Iteb e--te--tire-efty--for-all--loss -er
damage -sustained -by -the -city -by -reason -of -his -negligent
or-eorrapt-approval-of-any-sneh-claim:--The-director-of
finance--sinal+-examine-all-pay..,lis,--bills--ether
claims-and-demends-egninst7t4rrtArbricn}-sha}1-fssne-ne
warrant-forpayment-urr}ess-he-iimlrtimt e-c}aim-ts
fn-y..,,,.r ivrm;- co..c-L17-eempnted-end-d,r}y-approved;
that-tt-is-J,,,,L17-mnu-}egwFlydae-and-payab}e;-that-an
appropriation-has-been-made-therefor-whfeh-has-not-been
exhaasted--or--that--the--payment--has--been--otherwfse
legally-aathorfted;-and-that-there-is-money-in-the-efty
treasury-te-make-payment:--He-may-investigate-any-claim
end-for-that-purpose-may-semmen-be£ere-him-any-effieer;
agent -or pc. sou -and-examine-him-Upofrvath-or-afffrma-
IV-7
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 3. Interdepartmental Transfer of
Funds.
Upon written recommendation of the
city manager, the city council may at any
time transfer the unencumbered balance of
an appropriation made for the use of one
department, division or purpose, to any
other department, division or purpose;
provided, however, no such transfer shall
be made of revenues or earnings of any
municipally -owned utility, such as the
water, gas or sewerage department, to any
other department or to any other purpose,
with the exception of any utility required
debt service.
Sec. 4. Revenue in Excess of Total Esti-
mated Income.
If at any time the total accruing
revenue of the city shall be in excess of
the total estimated income thereof as set
forth in the budget, the council may from
time to time appropriate such excess to
such uses as will not conflict with any
uses for which revenues specifically ac-
crue.
Sec. 5. Money Drawn from City Treasury.
No money shall be drawn from the city
treasury, nor shall any obligation for the
expenditure of money be incurred, except in
pursuance of appropriations made by the
council, and whenever an appropriation is
so made, the city secretary shall forthwith
give notice to the director of finance. At
the close of each fiscal year the unencum-
bered balance of each appropriation shall
revert to the fund from which it was appro-
priated.
Sec. 6. Accounts Maintained.
The city's accounts and records there-
of shall be maintained and reported in
accordance with generally accepted account-
ing principles.
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
tion-relative-tberete;-whfeh-oath-or-affirmation-he-may
administer:---1£--the--director--of--finance--isanes--a
warrent-on-the-treaanry-anthoriaing-payment-of-any-item
for-which-ma-approprfntion-iter-bene-made; -vr-for-the
payment -of -which --there -}r-net-e-sufi-bcbent--balance-in
the-y.op... -appropriation;-ca-,Artch-is-vtznrkee-eon-
trary-to-law-or-ordinance;-he-and-hia-aeretiea-shall-be
individually-liable-te-the-city-for-the-amennt-thereof:
(Amendment -adopted -May -457-1955)
Sec. 217. Certification of Funds.
No contract, agreement or other obligation involv-
ing the expenditure of money shall be entered into, nor
shall any ordinance, resolution or order for the
expenditure of money be passed by the council or be
authorized by any officer of the city, except in the
case hereinafter specified, unless the director of
finance first certify to the council, or to the proper
officer, as the case may be, that the money required
for such contract, agreement, obligation or expenditure
is in the treasury to the credit of the fund from which
it is to be drawn and not appropriated for any other
purpose, which certificate shall be filed and immedi-
ately recorded. The sum so certified shall not there-
after be considered unappropriated until the city is
discharged from the contract, agreement or obligation.
(Amendment-adopted-eetober-9;-19451
Sec. 228. Funds in Treasury.
All moneys actually in the treasury to the credit
of the fund from which they are to be drawn, and all
moneys applicable to the payment of the obligation or
appropriation involved that are anticipated to come
into the treasury before the maturity of such contract,
agreement or obligation, from taxes or assessments, or
from sales of service products or by-products, or from
any city undertaking, fees, charges, accounts and bilis
receivable, or other credits in process of collection,
and all moneys applicable to the payment of such
obligation or appropriation, which are to be paid into
the city treasury prior to the maturity thereof,
arising from the sale or lease of lands or other
property, and moneys to be derived from lawfully
authorized bonds sold and in the process of delivery,
shall, for the purpose of such certificate, be deemed
in the treasury to the credit of the appropriate fund
and subject to such certification. (Amendment -adopted
9etober-9;-1945)
Sec. 439. Obligation Contrary to Preceding Sections
Void.
All contracts, agreements or other obligations
entered into, all ordinances passed and resolutions and
orders adopted, contrary to the preceding sections
shall be void, and no person whosoever shall have any
claim or demand against the city thereunder, nor shall
the council or any officer of the city waive or qualify
the limits fixed by any ordinance, resolution or order,
as provided in section 217 hereof, or fasten upon the
city any liability whatever in excess of such limits,
or relieve any party from an exact compliance with his
contract under such ordinance, resolution or order;
provided, that this section shall not apply in case of
public disaster calling for extraordinary emergency
expenditure. (Amendment-adopted-9etober-9;-i945i
IV - 8
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 7. Certification of Funds.
No contract, agreement or other obliga-
tion involving the expenditure of money
shall be entered into, nor shall any ordi-
nance, resolution or order for the expendi-
ture of money be passed by the council or be
authorized by any officer of the city, ex-
cept in the case hereinafter specified, un-
less the director of finance first certi-
fies to the council, or to the proper offi-
cer, as the case may be, that the money
required for such contract, agreement,
obligation or expenditure is in the trea-
sury to the credit of the fund from which
it is to be drawn and not appropriated for
any other purpose, which certificate shall
be filed and immediately recorded. The sum
so certified shall not thereafter be con-
sidered unappropriated until the city is
discharged from the contract, agreement or
obligation.
Sec. 8. Funds in Treasury.
All moneys actually in the treasury to
the credit of the fund from which they are
to be drawn, and all moneys applicable to
the payment of the obligation of appropria-
tion involved that are anticipated to come
into the treasury before the maturity of
such contract, agreement or obligation,
from taxes or assessments, or from sales of
service products or by-products, or from
any city undertaking, fees, charges, ac-
counts and bills receivable, or other
credits in process of collection, and all
moneys applicable to the payment of such
obligation or appropriation, which are to
be paid into the city treasury prior to the
maturity thereof, arising from the sale or
lease of lands or other property, and
moneys to be derived from lawfully autho-
rized bonds sold and in the process of
delivery, shall, for the purpose of such
certificate, be deemed in the treasury to
the credit of the appropriate fund and
subject to such certification.
Sec. 9. Obligation Contrary to Preceding
Sections Void.
All contracts, agreements or other
obligations entered into, all ordinances
passed and resolutions and orders adopted,
contrary to the preceding sections shall be
void, and no person whosoever shall have
any claim or demand against the city there-
under, nor shall the council or any officer
of the city waive or qualify the limits
fixed by any ordinance, resolution or order
as provided in Section 7 hereof, or fasten
upon the city any liability whatever in
excess of such limits, or relieve any party
from an exact compliance with his contract
under such ordinance, resolution or order;
provided, that this section shall not apply
in case of public disaster calling for
extraordinary emergency expenditure.
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See:-44:--Ehecks:
Prev£ded;-Chat-each-and-every-employee-e£-the-e£ty
of-corpus-Ehristi-shall-6e-paid--byt�leeclerkasu .t. -in -his
or--ater-rmmr--said-,erack-shai9r-stete--tie- mvotmt--of
salary -or -stmt -due; -and -for -what -service -performed; -with
the-deie--and-tiimr-of-said•-service; --end--no-money-or
moneys-shell-ixt-paid-except-apon-ImmoCet'}otrof-said
cheek-endorsed-by-the-payee;-and-prev£ded-farther;-that
al} -s appiies;-materiei-orothex- LhI..ga pv.�lrased-sha}}
be--paid-for--by- cheese--atatfng -the- -character-vfr-saeh
supplies--or-n,.t...ia11- -the-date--of--puretmae-end--the
price-paid-for-same:--In-ease-e£-death-of-any-employee;
any -money- due -and--owing-to-the-detcdent-shal-1--be-paid
arpersmtsan--the-city-hega}-Bepartment
determines;--in-tier£tittg;-are•-etttalxxt-to--the--same:
(Amendment -adopted -September -16;-1970
EEEAL-BEPAR£HENE
Sec. 4510. Established Legal Department.
[Entirely new text added as Sec. 10.]
fa)--Eity--attorney--designated--department--head;
gea£ifieat£ens;-thH:i-head-erailyt---there--sha-}r-fie--a
legal -department; -the -head ef-which-department-shali-be
- Ther-city-sttonmey-sha;i--be--a
empe tent -attorney -mho- shah-ireve--pr.3ct•Eeed-'law-in-the
Stats -of -Texas- £orat- l..a..L-F}vr-E5}-years-immediately
preeed£ng-his-sppoi..L.n�.,L:-3iee•-cf :y ..Lt 4 .y -aha}}-be
the-leges-advisorofy--and-attorney-for;-the-city; -the
council; -the-officers,-the d..p...l.o,....ta; -the-divisions;
the-fioards-and-eommissiena-td!tile-etty; -ei d--he-sha}}
represent-the-eity-iie--all-AArtige +ns,--eentreversies;
legal-proceedings-and-legal-matters:--He-shall-partfef-
pate-in-tfirdrafr}ag-and-shah-either-awnwar-er-ff £e
with--the--council--his--written--objections--to--every
ordinance-beime-ftzs•-acted-upon-by-the-.o.m,tt -and
he-shah-exmmbwra+1-contersets-and-documents-tit-which
the-e£ty-maritavratr L.L.,.caland-shai}-either-approve
or-iiie--wfth-the-city -manager-his-neritten-objections
thereto-before-such-contract-or-doenment-is-executed-by
the -city:
(b)--Bat£es--es-- ...b.,. da--ordi,.a....c.,; --contracts;
ether-docrumertls---Every-ctdiu..,� tixfore-it-iss-acted
upon--by--the- eamcr}-and-every -contract--and--every
doesment-before-itis e ecste±-by-tie-ci ?-sha}}-bear
(£)-theiegendbver-the-written-aignetmrvF-the-city
atterney-vE-ofther-'4lppnoved'--or-'9ritte!r-Bbjections
Filed;a-as-thr<-ase•inay-be;-and-(ii--the ,rte' -on -which
such -legend -is -so aS•fi maE-trytither-cPty-attorney-to-saeh
ord£nanee;-co..Lc....L-or-doeements:--drli- ritten-objee-
t£ons-of-she-e£ty-attotmy t .-any-o dinancr-sirs}}-be
pres erved-by-the -city-seere Lary-and-amint'ained--byy-him
in-a-separate-fife-in-ehronolog£eal-date-order;-and-al}
saeh-objeN.irner-aha}i-be-aveiieb3.e•-Lro-the- ptxirilr-fer
examination-In-thrv£ffce-o£-the-city-sm-'etary:--Ail
written-objections-e£-the-e£ty-attorney-to-any-contract
or-deeement-sha£i-be-presenrved-by-the-city-manager-and
maintained-by-adm-fir-a-seperete--IMrie--tn-chronological
date-orderamt-a}1-saeh-eb-jectlemssin+HMe-available
to-the-pub££e-for-examination-in-the-office-of-the-city
manager:
(e)--Assistant--efty-sthorne}a:--Thera- shah --be
such -assistant -city -attorneys -as -may -be -provided -for -by
the -..o...... ii, snda}}-powers-end-duties• impua.d -on -the
city -atirorney-may-fir-exert £sed-and-performedby-any
assistant --city- ..tto.....y -uner-4 -direction:---Such
assistant -city-attotneps-shaii fie• -}£ceased• -to -practice
law -in -the -State -of- Tcx..3,--and-shah-fir ..w.inatee-by
the-citysttmsey-and -shah-fir-appefnted-by--Hee-city
manager:--(Amendment-adopted-Nay-45;-1955)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 10. Legal Department.
There shall be a legal officer of the
city, appointed by the manager and con-
firmed by council who shall be the city
attorney. The city attorney shall appoint
such assistants with the approval of the
city manager as provided for by the city
council. The city attorney shall be
competent attorney who shall have practiced
law in the State of Texas for at least five
years immediately preceding appointment.
Responsibilities and duties of the
city attorney shall include:
(a) legal advisor to the council,
manager, officers, departments, divisions,
boards and commissions of the city;
(b) representation of the city in all
litigation, controversy and legal proceed-
ings;
(c) drafting and filing approvals o
written objections to all ordinances pre-
sented to council;
(d) reviewing and filing approvals or
written objections to all contracts, fran-
chises and other legal documents subject to
city council approval and others as to form
prior to execution by the city;
(e) all written objections as set
forth above shall be maintained by the city
secretary as public records;
(f) the city attorney shall see that
all penal ordinances of the city are impar-
tially enforced;
(g) any and all other duties as may
be assigned by the manager or by ordinance;
and
(h) no contract for the employment of
private counsel shall be made by the city,
except upon the request in writing of the
city attorney stating the necessity there-
for and with the consent of the city mana-
ger.
IV - 9 (Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Seer-E6:--Enfereement-ef-PenaE-Brdinanees: [All material deleted.]
Hhen-it-shah-be-breeght-to-tire- ..tl....tawr-ef-the
city-sttorney -by-the-+ {ev£! -ef-ten-fi )--credible
persons;-er-otherwisel-itrersny
er-privilege-£rem-the-city-tres-imssry 4lty-of-a-breach
of-any-condiiiom-thereof-er-has-ieiiersmrncomply-with
the-meteriei-ter-and-atfpaietiena- *mnxm r -kr -she}£
be-iris--dirty-te-investigete- sack-eompiaint--and-report
the--loots-to -thrrttty-eeeneii:-- Ff-the- city --council
ahold--deem--such--complaint--well--founded;--the--city
attorney-shall-carry-eat-the-council+a-£nstraet£ena-and
£n -the- -event-the--aafd- grantee--siraki- eent£nae-�+r -de-
faa£t;-he-shall-inseltate-salt-aga£net-ouch-grantee-for
a-judgment-of-forfe£tore-of-such-franchise-er-privilege
and--any-other-er—additivnai- judgment--propeer-im-the
premises:--Fhe-eitratimTreyriirati• -am -that-alk-penal
ordinances--of--tile--city--are--impartially--enforced:
(Amendment-adopted-Beeeber-9;-1945)
Bee:-EV:--8olEeetien-e£-BeE£ngaent-Taxes:
Ne-eentraet-shall-everireimmie-for-the-eelieetfen
of-delinquent-taxes;-bat-same-shall-be-eeSieeted-by-the
city-ettoneey-and- no--special-fee--shalt•-be--petd•. --No
eentraet-for-the-employment-of-private-eeanseE-8hail-be
made-by-the-elty;-except-open-the-request-tn-writing-of
the-city--attorney-stntiag--the-necessity--theref•l--and
with -the -e., ,,L vf--thrrFty-maaagcr,--and-saeh-empley-
ment--shall-net--be-s•-general--retainer-inrn-only--for
professtonei-services-imspec£Fir-lktfgattam-or-partf-
etier-matters-set-forth-in-the-request-for-saeh-employ-
ment:--(Amendment-adepted-Betober-9;-1945)
BEPARIMENT-8F-PBBb£8-SAFEi7
See:-28:--Twe-B£v£s£ena;-ehe-Pollee-B£v£s£on
and -the -Fire -Division:
The-depertmenC aF-public-safetq-shwa}-be-divided
into divisions:--lire-police-division--and- the
fire--division:--Tie- di...clo. -of -tate-department--ef
pabl£e-safety-shall;-ander-the-direet£on-and-eontrel-of
the-city-mar2b�r,-Srave- charge-oF-the-adm £n£atrat£en-e f
-of
ail-laws-andzegvlet£vna-relatHre-thereto:--(Amendment
adopted-eetober-9;-1945)
See:-49:--Head-of-the-Poitee-Bivtston:
The-head-ef-the-pollee-d£v£a£on-shall-be-the-eh£e£
of-pviice:-- lire-Police-diviai�+rr-shalY be- c.,mr,s..J -of
the-chief-of=pvlicc--anrF9ucir ,A1.... -officers; -patrolman
and -employees -ss• -the -city -manage -me -deternf er--lke
ehfef-oE-police-shall- eppoittt•-hfs-awrr-assistant-from
the-lrardtr-ef-the-erganttatten : --41m--ehfef-IrE-Teiiee
shaii--have-immediate-ldiiectior—at l—rentroi--ef--the
police-division;-subject-te-the-sepervtsien-ef-the-city
manager;-send-also-subject--bo-saeh--miler,--regnlat£ens
and--orders--aa-- e• -city -w..,...... -may-prescribe--not
£neons£stent-with-the-ordinances-o£-the-city;-and-shall
promulgate-sell--orders;-xaies--amt-regaintiens--R r -the
government -td -the-peiiee-ims..He-shaii--devote-his
entire-time-te-the-arse eharge-of•-hf s-officis-t-duties
unless-grouted-8-ImEt_m -leave-ef-nbsenee-fiy-the-e£ty
manager: -Els ...aim -airall-be-kept-open-se-alt-hears;
day-and-night;-arM-eitherfie-,yrirfa-seberd£nates-shall
be ire--w.,at..,.t ..it....Ja..c- at saeh-ofiioe-. Fir -ease e£
the-,14satrYHty-o£--the-chief--of-pollee-by- ...o.,.... -ef
a£ekneas;-s na nnr-from-the--etty-or-ether-<.suse,--she
assistant-ehirf-ehall--perform-the-duties-/rF-the-ehfef
ef-poiicer-btrt ire-shaii-receive-no--additional-eempen-
satten:--tAmendment-adopted-6etober-9;-1945)
IV- 10
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See:-38:--hist-of-E}£gib£es:
The-members-of-the-police-divisionrother-than-the
chief-rot-poled-and--the--asabstant-chix Er -shah --be
se}eeted--from•-the-3ist-o£- e-Hgthien -prepared-h}--the
e£vil-service-cemmeseion;-provided-that-in-case-of-riot
er-emergeney-the-m ty ao..-a...� cm-thrrohtef-of-police;
may--appoint--additions}--patro£men--end--officers--for
temporary-service;-sem-need-mot-be-in-ihe-classified
service;-each-mamber-of-thevo,bbe•-envision;-both-rank
and -444€1 -visit-have-issued-to-bim-a-warrant-vE-ap-
pointment-signed-fiy-ihet{t7 mn..ag., -hr-which-the-date
of -iris e,.�...i..Lm....L -shah-hrstated-artd-aaeh-shabl•-be
his-tvmmtssirnr: --Each--member-of--the-police-division
sha}l;-before-enter£ng-upon-his-duties;-sabseribe-to-an
oath-t},et-hc-will--faithful-ly, -without-fearer-fuser;
perform -the -duties• of rta-off tee; -and-suctrroatir-sha}}
be -filed -vied -preserved• -with -the recards-vf-said-divi-
afon;-and-,--fn-addit£en;-ifir-several-officers-vi'•-said
force-shat-tf-so-requtred-by-the-council;-give-bend-tn
ouch-pena£ty-and-with-svctrsecurity-as-the-eeune£}-may
by-ordinate-y........Itex---(Amt.cent•-adoptee-eetober-9;
1945)
Sec. gill. Special Police.
No persons, except as otherwise provided by
general law or the charter, or the ordinances passed in
pursuance thereof, shall act as special police or
special detective, except upon written authority from
the city manager. Such authority when conferred shall
be exercised only under the direction and control of
the chief of police and for the time specified in the
appointment. (Amendment-adopted-eeteber-9;-1945)
See:-34:--Power-and-Aathortty:
The -policemen- co....titueimg-tire-pafleee-dfro£a£on-of
the- atty-of--8orpaa- -shall--be;--em}-they--are
hereby; -invested -with -at£ -the -power -and -authority -given
to-them-es-peace-off±eerr-under-the-iaws-of-the-State
of-fexes-irr takiteg-ccegnilmcevf,--am}-in-enforcing-the
er £mini - -tacos - w* - the --s t o t e --ami -tire - ordinances --and
regulations-of-the-cityuvitirhr-Nre -butts•-o£-the-e£ty;
and-it-shall-he-the-duty-of•each-suctr-poli,,,...-to-use
his-best-endeavors-to-prevent-the-eommissien-within-the
city-of--offenses-ego mt--the-iawe-vf-said-state-and
against-the-erdtnenees-and-resolutions-of-said-eity;-to
observe--and--enforce vii-suctr-isas; -erdinenees--end
regulations;-to-deteet-and-arrest-offenders-against-the
same; -to the-good-order-of--tire-city-and•-to
secure-tie--inhabitants•-thereof-from-violem:_,--and-the
property- tl....,t.r-from--injury.----Sade-police mer -aha}}
execute-any-original-wear-reut-or-± errautarof-arrest;-or
any-writ3-snbpeene-or-other--process•-that-may-be-pieced
in- their• iasis• -by- the-dui}-tctest Ncuted nruthorities-o f
the-city:--No-paiicemsn-sireii receivevny-fee-or-other
eempensation--foxany-service--rendered .n --H e-perfer-
manee-of-his-duty-other-than-the-salary-paid-him-by-the
city; -:roe-sine»-he-xeeeiee-a-fee-as-m— wit neem -fu-any
case -griming -ander --the c. imirrai-laws-of- Ltd., -state-or
under-tiee-ordinance s -or-regulations- of• -the- rlty-and
prosecuted -in -tire- c..,y..,aLion -court-of-the-cityror-in
any-ertm}nal-court-in-Noeees-eonnty:
Sub jec t-to-thedirectiari+-Nrerfty-manager; -the
eh tef-oE-poice-shah- have -control -ami- ismnmgement-o f
the-city-jail-end-eii-other-places of-eonfinemeat;-and
the-e..L,,. c..m....L -of-mii--regulali......-pertaining--to-the
htmane-eentrei:--(Amendment-adopted-ectober-9;-1945)
IV -11
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 11. Special Police.
No persons, except as otherwise pro-
vided by general law or the charter, or the
ordinances passed in pursuance thereof,
shall act as special police or special
detective, except upon written authority
from the city manager. Such authority when
conferred shall be exercised only under the
direction and control of the chief of police
and for the time specified in the appoint-
ment.
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-33:--Bniferms-end-Badges: [All material deleted.]
Flu-thiefof-pafire--shaft-prescrii -fixe-uniforms
end-}adges-for--fixe-members-of-thr-police-imcnr-and
dfree!-the- ,,,ao„�. -tn-Nhien-tite�remtrera-of--hien-Pe£iee
force-ahaii-fir-armed;--Any-pesos-IA*m rrtiraa-a-member
of -said -force- ho-shall-wear-sneh-a-uniform-or-badgc-a,
aa-afDress£d;-abaiA-ibr-snbjeeted -to
sneh-fine-as-may-be-preacrtbed-by-the-eenneil-by-proper
ordinance:--fAmendment-adopted-October-97-1945i
See:-34:--Right-to-Suspend:
The--vhfeE-vP--ponce-shaYb-tmn r-the--right--to
suspend-any-of-tire--offcers-ornnmplornnr-who-:eay-be
ander-iH.s-Jura£dietton--art&-controi- km--£ncempetence;
negleel-oFdvtyr-ireorattty,--drankeness-or- aihrre to
obey-orders-given--by-thr-proper--earaorfty:--ii -any
offleer-orimptoyer-be-suspended;-ss-herehr provided;
the-thief—o÷-potive-shatt-iortharith-coetp17-vefth-efvf i
servtee--rates-ann-nnipit tons-oE-the--present--city
charter:--(Amendment-adopted-October-9;-1945)
Sec:-35:--Fire-Chle£:
The-iread- of - the-iirr. ifriafrnr - ahaii-tr-the- f ire
chief: --fie ahaMh e-an-experienced-MnNnaaxr:--Fhe-fire
division-shah-trtmor sed -off -the -fire -chief; -the -fire
marshal-and-saehrother- otfice,a, Li.,.m.., -and-employees
as-tfir-etty-manager-stay-determine:-- The--£tre-marshal
shah--be--apmfnted--by-t4er-city-manager- end --aha } t
perform-sneh-dattes-as-are-delegated-te-him-by-the-e£ty
manager-end-city-eonneii:--The-fire-ehtef-ahaii-appoint
hi, -mm- ess±sten* yr assistants-fromrthr-ranicsrof-the
organiaatien:--The-members-of-the-fire-force-ether-khan
the-firrchirE-atxh-his-assistant-or-aasiatanta;-shall
be-appointed-from-the-ttat-o£-eitgibies-prepared-by-the
eivti-atrwh=-eemm£ns£on;--peovldedy-however;-char-in
ease -of -riot -or. coerF2sgret£on-or „m..,,,,,n,, ,--the-d£rec-
tor-oE-public- -or-the----ehtef-rmay-appoint
additional-iiremerrnemt-offfeers-for-temporery-service
who—need-1oot-be-itr-the-eiaasiffed-smxvice:---Err-fire
chief-sheii -have-eatiasime--.v„Ltvh-of--the-stationing
and- t.a„afc, -of--alt- firemexr-and-nnthrr-officers-and
employees-eonatttnttng-the-£ire-foree;-ander-sneh-rales
and-t,g„Latiens-as--may-be-eatabiisi+ed-iry-tire-director
ef-ytstrtty-,,,,f,.t� �-te-idmnr-the--£ire--chieF-ahaii--be
immediately-respensible;-or-aeeordtng-to-the-ordinanees
of-tile-tarty.---itr-ease-tr&thr-absence-or-de }lir-of-the
chief;-the-first-assistant-ehief-shait-aasame-charge-of
the--division;--bat--he--ahaii--reeeive--no--additional
compensatten:--(Amendment-adopted-Cetober-9;-i945)
Sec:-36:--Firemen-and-Pol£eemen-Minimum-Stages:
faj--From--and--mEter-ntim o- ---19.531- -there--is
hereby-established-irrthr-firrl -police-diris}ons-of
theCity--of--0orpirs•-et4r9* the-foiiowing--minimum
salary-rates-for-the-respeetive-positions-designated:
FIRE -DEPARTMENT
PesTtten Mtnimam-Salary-Monthly
Fire-Fighter-fprobationerj $356789
Fire-Fighter-fafter-probation) 374:88
Fire-Fighter-£after-14-month!-serviee) 394:89
Briver 483ree
Fire -Inspector 4e3:ee
Fire-btentenant 492:00
Alarm -Operator 422:00
Fire -Captain 461:88
Mechanic 461:00
IV- 12
(Rev.2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Master-Meehanfe 533:88
Chief -Alarm -Operator 533:88
District -Chief 533:88
Brill -Hester 533:88
Assistant -Chief 586:80
Fire -Marsha£ 586:88
Fire -Chief 988:88
POEf8E-BEPAR54ENP
Position Minimum -Salary -Monthly
Patrolman -(probationer)
Patrolman-Eafter-probat£en)
Patreiman-Eafter-32-months-service)
Detective
Police -Sergeant
Pe££ee-h£emtenant
Identification -Supervisor
Po6iee-8aptain
Assistant -Police -Chief
Peirce -Chief
Position
356..-88
394:88
392:88
483:88
442:88
484:88
484:88
533:88
589:88
988:88
EFFE62IBE-ABBBS£-1;-1964
FERE-BEPAR3'MEN
Minimum -Salary -Monthly
Fire-Fighter-(prebationer) 393:88
Fire-Fighter-Eafter-probation) 392:88
Fire-Fighter-(after-12-menths-3erviee) 394:88
Briver 423:88
Fire-Inspeetor 423:88
Fire-hientenant 443:80
Alarm -operator 443:80
Fire -Captain 484:88
Mechanic 484:88
Master -Mechanic 569:88
Chief-Alarm-8perater 569:88
Bistriet-Chief 569:98
Br£ii-Hester 569:80
Assistant -Chief 615:88
Fire -Marshal 615:80
Fire -Chief 819:08
PRICE -DEPARTMENT
Peait£en Minimum -Salary -Monthly
Patrolman -(probationer) 373:98
Patreiman-Eafter-probation) 392708
Patreiman-Eafter-14-mentha-service) 4£1788
Beteetive 443:88
Police -Sergeant 464:88
Poifee-b£entenant 588:88
Sdenti£ieation-Bupervlser 58800
Po££ee-Captain 569:89
Assistant-Po££ee-Elite£ 611:88
Police -Chief 819788
(b) --Ali- rztr-each-ciassiiicatirnrsirall-be
paid-the-samersalary-and-in-sdditiotrtheretr-ahan-be
paid--any-longevity-or-service--pap- -fie--may--be
entified -to:
Ee)--Provided--Fs,-Lhtnr-thet--ers-stmom -enumerated
job-cinssifications-i:rthe•-f+nrand•-police-departments
of-timr-Oily-of-Ootws-Christ£-shaii--mtmaitr-permanent
and LiA,d -a --herein-designet t-and-tmder-tha--title
herein-designated;-provided-that-like-or-aimiler-dnties
for-each,nnaaeratedi-elass£f£eat£on-as,so r,n Tskred -by
this-charter;-erdinanee;-rile-or-order-or-regulation-of
IV - 13
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
the--01A2y-ef-ikmpenr-fihr}act-es- o,& -December- 15 -i96e:
shaii-S>e-regarded-as-the- oLa,.da,J -to- 'ate_:-_..- -each
respective -classification -under -this -act:
Edi--Frevtded--thug-the--above-simii--be-deemed-a
m £ninon- Maly -scale -sad -fs --rot- caratrue6 - as- ler -any
wise-precis-my-iimftetien-um rr-the-citycouarti-in
fnereasfng-tire-compensation-or-making-vbet vcr-other
adjustments-in-eennection-with-qua±ifieatiens-or-duties
or-any-of-said-positions-as-they-may-deem-expedient7
(e)--ff-toirparh-etr-parts-od-ttris•-eharter-amend-
ment-shaii -be-held-emconstitutionreil- -asci--eneonstttn-
tfona£ity-shaii-trot-sfieeir aii[tiiyrof-the-remafn-
±ng-parts-o£-this-charter-amendment:
-ordf-
nanees-or-parts-o - o,dino,,,.ea dir-emerffiet-herewith-are
hereby-expreseiy-repeeied:--fAmendment-edepted-3niy-t5;
i9W
See:-397--Right-to-Suspend:
The-fire-ehie£-shaii-have-the-right-to-suspend-any
of--timr-of,fieera--or-, m hrpm s -who--may--br-i,.,J.., -his
control--and-management;--IR--£neompeteneer/meleoh-of
duty; -immeraiity-,-drenkeness-orisiann e• -tnarobey-orders
given--by-tile-ptop.., anthortty:---Ff--any-offiter--or
employee--be-suspended-as- I,e,el.t-pvovided;--the--fire
eh£ef-shaii-comply-with-civil-service-provfstons-e£-the
present-city-charter:---(Am,...d.,,,.,L -adopted- 0-L..b,., -9;
39451
See:-387--Humber-of-Perseus-to-be-Employed:
The-direeter-vFpebiir safetyvr the -city -manager
shaii-classify-the-firrservicrvF-the-city-fn-eonfor-
mity of the-cotmcYt co,,....,aimg the
number-of-persons-to-be-employed-therein-and-shaii-make
rule s-lox--thm-regolanon--alar -df sefpline-vf--such-s er-
vieer--EAmendment-adopted-acteber-9;-39451
See;-39:--Bestroying-of-Butidtngs-on-Fire:
When-any-building-in-the-city-rs-on -£irerit-shaii
be- Yawftrl--£er-tiny-d£reetor-of--putrHc-safety;-ror-the
fire-ebief-tiaittr-Cite-eenearrenee-of-rtitc -rfty-manager;
or-in-his-abeente;-y:het•vF the-ro 7m'ror-two-E4)-o£-the
eenne£imen;-to-direrlr-meir-building-orlmr-bn£id£ngs;
to-brimmnr-domr, -blown-np-or chmAnn mkt,-namt-no-action
shall be-tma{Ttteiieed-agailrst any person-or-aga not the
etty-therefer;-tet-sreypersotr ttereste=-£e-arty-bniid-
fng-so-destroyed-or-i..j.,....1 lme--w tth±m-aEx-(6)-menths;
and - not- ii.,.,..,.ftex ;-app-lYi trrimiror-to-the-cooneti-ta
assess -and -per -the-damages-Ser-may-e}aim-to--have-sas-
ta£nod;--eta}-i-F-the-corm tr-and--the-ciaimentr-cannot
agree -epos -the- lc, m�-e£-adt..,tw�..t,- -their-tire-appiiee-
tien-of-sneh-elatmant-shati-be-referred-for-deejeion-to
three-49i-disinterest4-arbitrator;-, one-to-be-appoin-
ted-britte-elalma„L, enc by-the-counc!- -ee&-the-third
by--boor-etbitrotors--selected--as-eft=epi-d-, -and--the
decision -of --Lite majority-thereon-sirabrconatttote-the
award -in -tire --case•: --The-arbitrators-shaii-ibr-swvra-te
duties-according--tu -the-best
of- th..1, -ability--shad-Steve--power--to-sebpoerea--and
administer -oaths -to -witnesses; -iter• -give -ail -Ter bmr-a
fair-and-impartini-tmmn lag; snh irve-reasonabte-netiee
beforehand-of-the-immnri -plsoerof-the-hearing:--Said
arbitrators--81alt-be--qua1LII,I-voters--and-owners--ef
real-Qstate-within-the-cii�-: ---hey--shaii-takr--fore
account -the -probability -as -to -whether -the -said -building
wonid-Soave--beet--destroyed-by--fire -if-it-had--Here-been
palled-down-and--deateoyed;-Che-iess-omismranee-upon
the-said-ycvpc,Lf, ifisny; n mrsed•-by-the-pnii£ng-down;
IV -14
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
b£ewing-xgr-and-destroying-of-arch-baflding;-a -may [All material deleted.]
report-thatwmr-damages-shenid-egnitabiy-gbe-aloued-to
aneh--}almoner:---Whenever-such-report- at,y.oinirrg-said
damages- -shall-he--made--and--£ina33y-,mmT .m,.d-iry-the
eoanc£i;-a-compl£anee-therewtth-by-the-eenne£i-shad-be
deemed-lull--satPafaetten-e£-said- :--(Anmendment
adopted -October -97-1945)
Bee:-48:--Ffre-Ehfef-and-Assistants-Authorized
to-Exerefoe-Powers-of-Poitee-Officers:
The -fire- ,ld..t-and-his-v,,,,iytanls -are-authorized
te-esereixtiire pmera-e£-peiierIMHHmx ra• wirtie-going
to; atie“dim inm-returning-from;-say-iire-ar-alarm-of
fire:--ihe-iirez3rt,-Eland-each-of-iiis-asatatanta;-and
each -ami -every member-of-the-iireditimrlmr-shall-have
issued -to -him -a -warrant -of -appointment -and -such -warrent
shall -b mdmhr- mnotheafmrr--The-thief of the-£ire-divt-
s£en- stall -preser£be--thr-nn££erm--and-badges-ior-the
members--ef--Che--fire--division---EAmendment--adopted
ectober-9;-1945)
BEPARTPENT-BF-PBBbi2-WORKS
Eee:-4£:--B£reeter-of-Pnbifc-Works:
The- J1..... Lv.-of-pnhiic--works-ndmll;-ande:--the
direction-end-..o,.t..,l-mfiam rtty-manager,--have-charge
of -the- J..t.n. t.a..nt -ot-pub££e-works-yfiidr-alxati-£neinde
the-engineering-and-monstrrrct-iorrdivtsfomr-garbage-and
ine£neratien;--stmt--meintenatce,-- ce..,tc,.,,titm--and
elean£ng;-and-wharves-and- pl�rs. - D..fo,c -entering-npon
the-dntfes-of-iia•Quire,-fie-aha l-be-regnired-te-make
bend-in-some-.esp.,...ltimnInnnctylmtip mj,--acceptable-to
the- unci--£er-mach•-amount-as--etre-council-Imt -pre-
ser£be;-eend£t£ened-£er-the-fa£th£al-performance-ef-the
det£ee-of-idm•-o£fiem -the-premiam-of•-wh£ch -bend-shei}
-adopted-ih.tvbar-R3
1945)
See:-44:--The-Head-of-the-Engineertng-and
Eonatrnetten-Bivtsten:
The--heed--of--the--engineering--and--eenstrnet£en
d£v£s£on-aha41--be-am-ung£neer;-mdm-leaat-tirirty-f30
years-of-age;-ifeensed-as-an-engineer-under-the-laws-of
the-State-of-iPexes•.--ile-simti-be-appointed-by-the-city
manager-and-be-responsible-to-the-direetor-and-the-e£ty
manager-for-the-fatthfn£-performance-of-his-dntfes:--He
shall-fie-sr-ex-officio-me.uL.. -of-the-city .e.1.6 -and
planning-eemm£sa£on:--He-shell-be-the-easted£an-efy-and
respenaible-for;-ail-maps;-plana;-pre££lea;-f£eld-notes
and -other- . �...,. J.. -and-memoranda-belengingtv-he-city
pertaining--to-iris--offtee-ami-the- mora -thereof; -end
wh£eh-he-ahali-keep-£n-proper-order-and-eondit£on;-wfth
fnll-indexes--t exec and shah -tura -ever -the -came -to
his--stn.-cessvr-whr-abaik-give--him-dapiitste-receipts
therefor;-ontm-e£-md ictr-he--shabf-ilio--with- Cheefty
centrolier:--4HHt-maps;--piens;--profiles7-iield--netes;
eat£metea-and-ether-memoranda-ef-prefesstenni-work-done
by -him -o -- der-his-duction-arrd cvnt.vif-dar£ng-h£a
term-o£-offiee;-shaii-brthrimorw tyvf•-the-city:--He
shall--have--direet--supervision;--and--eharge--of--the
planning;- ope.ring; vorratzuctlur,--peroing;--maintenance
and-revels-of-sii--streets;-bonieverds;-wr rs,--afde-
walks-pmt--puhhhm-messy oral--all-other-puirhicm - £mprove-
ments-ant-w..e 4..., tion--and-zapair-o£--water-and--gas
p£penines;-the-eerponatioe-yard- emi-wereimuse-c -ast-the
cleaning-and-mIndm r]dag-vF .L.....L., -also-the-constrne-
tien;-maintemenee-; repair-and-operation-vfaib-public
bntldtngs- belenging-to;-vr-ased-hq--the-eity;-vS -the
inspection -of -ail- nr£idings•artd•tthehssning-of-permits
for- intiidiYtg-operations-im-aeeordanee- with--the-rn£ e s
and-regular£ens-whteh-may-be-preseribed-by-erd£nenee-ef
IV - 15
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
the-city:---He-shnii-leave-,•trarge•-ef-ttee i.:xspectErnr-of [All material deleted.]
a} }- piemtbivg--acid- eieetric-wirivg• -within - the- city -and
shah- cnfoms-the,-ruler--end--ordinances--ef-the•-city
respecting- the--same:--Er,slmti-receive-suc-eompensa
tion-rmr-aha}}- v..=.,.fbed-by-tire-city-Immeger--and
before-entering-npen-the-Antics-of-his-offieeT-he-aha}}
be-requ£-red--ter meice--band-irr-some-r spons•Wh -aarety
company-accept.etrle--to- the-ootmrtt-for -sashr inmmst-a s
the-couneil-may-preseribe-conditioned-upon-the-faithful
performance-o+-the-duties-lif•-his-cinch,--the-premium
for--such-land -to--be-paikh-by--the-city.---(Amendment
adopted-ectober-99-1945)
See:-43:--Antomobile-Mechanics-and-Machinists:
The-director-of-pubiirvroi1ersimtr-have-charge-of
the-sutemobiie,veelimmicr-and-machinists-iTr-the-employ
of --the ciiy rand --the- enfon cw�,.l--c -sii--roles--and
regulations- rat..l.,l..b--t.ieereto.. }k--shall-irr-sn--ex
officio-member--of-the-city-aenfng-and-gla,n..i., -beard
and__the_.�_ fiOei___}ie--shell(rave- �h.,..g� -of--thc
execation-of-tim-oLdi..anc..n ,-
of-the-cYtyssfttr-regard-te-the disi,oso1-of-the-city.s
garbage-end-lim—operation-of-then-(M incinerator -and
shall-perform-such-ether-duties-relating-to-his-depart-
ment-as-mayfirzmlisi ed-of-him-briinrlikly-manager-or
by-city-ordinance:--(Amendment-adopted-Betober-97-}945)
See:-44:--Furnishing-o£-Service-to-ether-Departments:
lC-shni1-fir-the-duty-of-the- dL..cl,.,; -subject-9e
theapprover-of-the--city-manager;-to-farnfsh--tv-any
other-department-vf•-the-city-saeisesvicerr-labor-end
material s- as -may fie -requisitioned -by- tile -Tread• of -such
department:--'Rte-expense--of-such--service;-labor-and
maCer£als- shell--br-ehnrged-lv-tke-d��,.,,. Lin . ,t --so -far-
niehed-at-actual--eoatr--{Amendment-ad yt..d O.. tv6.. -9;
}945)
DEPARTMENT -8F -MESH-REAM
See:-45:--fibre-Bivisionsi-the-Health-Bivfsion-and-the
Welfare-Bivfsion:
The-eepa.Lmc.,C-vnF-pubtte-health-shahrte-divided
fuset�ao•-fii-divisivns•� -the-Lal U, -divisionrand•-the
welfare-divisiom. --The- heo1LL -division-shaft-include
the-sanitatxff vf-the-parks-i-reereatiYm-facfiftiea
and-rim-721,lie-bafidings ;-thy-city-hospitals--acrd•-the
venereal -disease-clinic:--llre-director-of-pub}ie-health
shall: -,ruder-the,-direction --and-- control --of -sire--e £ ty
manager;--have-zharge-vf-ti,r-adarirri, L,a,io --of--the
pubi£e-health-and-welfare-divisions-and-the-enforcement
o£-ail-iawa--end-reguketko.,- -heisting-thereto.---EAmend-
ment-adopted-ectober-9;-9945)
See:-46:--Bireetor-of-Public-Health:
Tire-direeten--of-pnbiie-limier-shah-navy-charge
and -...,.,L,..1 -of-the-work-of-p,vte.tin -and•-preserving
theptsbtfe-.{rentHt.,___.�_sh�� _}�y�-_supervision--and
control-of-art-free--elinfea-amt-i,.,.. rltais--operated
exeinsively-by-the-city:--(Amendment-adopted-ectober-9;
1945) •
See:-49:--Busies-and-Qualifications-of-Bireetor
of -Public -Health:
The-director-of-pu}rlir incurstir-slrntt-be -a-i £eons ed
physician-or-gzsdaate-vf-e--recolimized ,nl�avt-of-pub}£e
health:--lie-shaft-enforce-the- Iel r -of -the - .,Lot..; -the
provisions-of--tins—city—charter—and-amendments-thereto
and-a}}-ordinances-relating-to-pablie-health;-and-aha}}
make -rales -and -regulations -for -preserving -and -promoting
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the-pabi£e-health:--lie-shsiiylhnno bno-to-time-direct (A11 material deleted.]
inspeetion-ofenemy-part-of-the-rlty.and-its-environs
with-a-view-of-maintaining-sanitary-eond£t£ens7-and-for
saeh--pnrpese -lar: imrter- ts-tile--dagtimr -any--pnb£ £e
budding -or- pm-mio-a,-and-mny-e tet--privets-bn£idings
er-premises-erithirt4mro-ker efts. - easomOhle-notice-to
the--owner--or--eeenpant--thereof,---He--ahati--inspect
defries;-milk;-meet-ernr-e-tfl mmilr opt -and -offered -for
safe -to -the indl idc-ramt-ail-weer suppihnr, -and-shell
enforce--the-purr-food--laws:---He-she1-1--inspect--e£}
commodities --intended- for -Kaman- eonstmiptfo+r; -am]--the
production7-1Bmwr-end-sales-thereo17-ittrh.d14-the
sanitary-conditions-smWhrlem 1/cess-of-ail.171m 3 -and
premises-wherein-the-same-ere-prodaeed;-kept-er-offered
for-sale--end-inefnding-the--hen•2tithr1,,..e.. f-eleanitneas
and serrltstion-- all methods, Ttot ice-, ,e,..nrs and
things-rebating-thereto;-end-sanitation-ef-a11-methods;
praetiees;-persons-anhthtctga-relating-thereto;-and-he
may--its-the-ramrer-provided- by-erdmance-caMeettr-all
sneh-tommedities-bound-unfit•-for-nasan-consumption-and
direct -the- hhin it arm-thereof:--ie--shaft-£nveat£gate
and-take-messetesl- iscisditrgtirr �xo:Wvf-the-power
of -quarantine -and -detention; -to -prevent -the -development
and-epreedine-vFcynCeglous- dls.......... -and;-ff-neeeaaary
te-the-pabtie-health-and-safety;-may-order-the-destrne-
tion--of--an£mals--suffer£ng--frem--any--contagion--er
infections -disease -and -may -disinfect -or -order -destroyed
buildings-ICHArtr-which-the -have- beets-s£ek-Antis-any
sneh-diseases--He-shall-regulate-the-sanitary-eondttten
of--ail--morgnea;-eemetseierr-c.=maL.,.les-andburial
places -within -the -limits of-tirrrtiy,ramd-the-dtspesi-
tion-vf-the-tFeed--bodtes-af- p...3e.,.,-and--anrhsals. --He t
shall--pnrrEh-for;--mid-eclairs,--the-iegistratdomr-of
births -end -deaths -occur ing-wiittimrthertityr--He-ahell
perform-snee-other-duties-and--pessets-anter as
shall--be--prescribed--by-city-ordinance-.--- Amendment
adopted -October -9;-1945)
See :-4B:--Power-to-control-Bieease-and-Biatreaa:
Whenever-it-shni i -for -to -tier -knowledge-vE-the
director-Of--pabi£e-bioside-that-any- maiigtrant--infee-
tious-or-eentag£ons-disease-or-epidemic-£s-prevalent-in
the-eity-or "Lablywil±fieeomr-ao;-or-in-ease-pnbi£e
calamity-analog-by-Leeson--ed-flood;-imurrEeenei -tor-
nadersno-fire-vr-other-disaster; -ire--shall-inane--the
power -to -take -ail. -.,Lep.. pmt-rse-s *-measures-neeessary
te-avetd;-suppress-or-mitigate-sneh-dfaease-end-relieve
dis tress-caused•-by--flood•-or-resulting-iromr-tornado;
hurr£eene;-fire-vt- other-dtraster:--(Amendment-adopted
Setober-9;-1945)
See:-497--Powers-te-Remove-Health-Nuisances:
The-di.=..to, rof-pebble--irrsktir-shah-imevr-power;
whenever - -in --lrte- opt,.i.,,r-le--avisancr-detrimentni--te
health--egesta;-t r-eaasn--Che--same-tlr-tm--nheted--er
removed;--(Amendment-adopted-eetober-9;-1945)
See:-58:--Power-to-Arrest:
ileo -director of-lminh r ireaiitr and -other -regal arty
appointed-employees-17E-aafh-department-shah--trove-the
right -and -power -to -arrest -any -person -or -persons -who -may
atolete-any call,ranee-or- general--law-tainting--to.-the
maintenance-of-the-pubiio•fiealtir-mmdvamritatiot-of-the
city:--trey-shall-have--mrthority-to--ach imreste --oaths
and -to -regnfre-the-giving-ef-sworn-testimony-in-matters
eonneeted--withtier--department--ot---pmrb .--health:
(Amendment-adopted-eetober-9;-1945)
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Beer-517--Menthiy-Reports: [All material deleted.]
The-eirntorvF-pnbi£e-healthy-eheli )make-menthiy
reporte-ter-the-e£ty-meneger--end -to-the-rity-eenne£i;
and-cm3}--at-inv -t£roe-i e-required-either-by-ttee-e£ty
eenne£i-or-the-city-immeeger,--to-make- arc,) t -reports
eeneerning-the-heait emmFsarr(InatLo rtt-the-etey;-with
his-obserestiosrs-end-tecoimnendeMc+rr-Ll."eo.,, -together
with-aii-statistics-eeneerning-Che-department:--(Amend-
ment-adopted-6eteber-9p-1945)
See:-54:--Bond-Requirement-ef-B£reeter:
The-direeter-ef-pub£ie-health-shaii-be-required-te
make-bond-it-some
preser£bop-eenditiened-lox--the faithful -performance -of
the-ehreien•-ef-his•vfflee;-the- rm mbaref-whielr-bend
shaii-be-paid-trytheoityr--Onemdment-adopted-eetober
9;-1945)
Beer-53r--Appropriation-e£-Funder
The-city-maneger-en itnnA r,adequate -provision-in
each -annum -1 ..l.l.c,.y,talion-for--tire-setting-apart lrE.-a
sufffetent-fond-ta,eme.ble-this-eltrnimeftr-to-fenetien
effie£entiy:--(Amendment-adopted-6etober-9;-±945)
Seer-54:--@na£ifieet£ens-ef-Heifare-Bivisien-Head:
The-head-ef-the-welfare-dtvisien-shaii-be-e-person
trained -eyed- c..f,... fenced-in--putlir-welfare- worle. --The
waifare-division-i+mdir.mn n(attF-sueh-sebdfr£s£ons-as
may -be -treated- b o dinence: --frzld d£viaion-shaii-have
charge-end-strommisiorrlef-all-ratherti ,ef the
city-endhied—:- tlanai-work-imevmterMro r.wi h -the
jail --and- ler---(Amendment - a.l.,rl..,l-Oeteber--9;
1945)
Seer-55v--Bend-Requirement-ef-He}£are-Bivision-Heed:
The-head-of-the-welfare-d£visien-shaii-be-required
to--meke--bond--in--some--responsible--serety--eempany;
aeeeptabte--be-the-cotneii; -for--seen-femmrN-es--the
cone£)--may-Tmemm ibex-eenditiened--far-ider-fa£th£ni
performance -et -the. duti...,-of-ssid-**Simi-the-prem£am
of-ahimt -tend-shaii-4hrFafd-by-therc-itrr --(Amendment
adopted-6eteber-9;-i945).
See:-56:--Power-to-Enforce-Pnbl£e-Health-erdinanees:
The-ekirector-ef-public-fieeith-shail-letamne•-eii
erd£nanees-regn£ating-pnbite-amusements-and-recreations
e£ -e .4- 1.1,.da Zdeetter-pnbiiely- ar-lyriva r -operated;
ineinding-da,.cc i1a-1-3-er-piaees-vAnn,--pubki -dancing
is-permitted;-theaters;-moving-pietnre-shows;-amusement
parksp-eatnreta-and- eM.-ether-pieces-vE--pde m-amnse-
ment--end--retreatiotr-not• l.e,a,r--emmseretedr---Said
d£rector-of-pnbile-health-shakF•-heve--eharge of• the
Operation--0E--pnbtfe--p£aygrenndsr---Bathing--beaches;
swimming-peeisI- wediergixxihr heel ds•-ar-buildings-for
errd-..tL,.. ...c,�atl..,,oi-faeti}ties;-bat
shaii-irev--no-snparvision--over-nehoei-Ttnnater--When
saeh-recreatienei-grennds-are-en-property-eontreiied-by
the--pent-board; -seek-v nnnaleom-shaii--be-subjeMr-to
rates-end-regniat£ons-of-the-park-board-eeneern£ng-saeh
use:--(Amendment-adopted-ectober-97-1945)
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(Rev.2/23)
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BEPARIMENT-BP-PBBEE6-HTIEITIES [A11 material deleted.]
Sec:-59:--Supervision-of-Pablie-Sti£ities:
The-director-of-padiruti11L1ea --ander-the
direction -and -..o. t. o1-of-trrm<ity-m....aa... ,--have-eharge
of;-end-,..oca1--supervisiom•ove:-, -vii-public-utilities
operated--within--the-city,--irmATMfirrg-the--city-owned
waterrps-endImmm4 age-symm msr -a m, -sit -airports -end
airport--faef/ities:---fAmendment--adopted--Ecteber--9;
1945)
See:-Se:--Appointment-and-Qualifications-of
Superintendent,
The- ..ter-nnd--gas-nnd--sewerage-systems- -mains;
filtration--plants;--reservoirs--end--other--facilities
dfreetdy---eenneeted---therewith;---and---all---planta;
properties --and--applia..,..s-imr deft--to--or--eenneeted
with;--the-opu,aLimr-of--the-cityy-water--and-gas--and
sewerage-systems-or--any-extersirm--thereof,--shah--be
operated -by-n-.,..r..,intendent-+.!.goof•:--Na--one-shall-be
appointed -..uy., ltetendent-who--has-not-had-so--least-two
f2) --fears- y,...ious--expo lone-im-tier--operation--or
management -of e -like -department -air a city-sitsiiar to
size-orgrede•-ta-Eorpas-Ehristi; prow detF-&-person-of
such-yuadifioetions-shah-tie-rotrattable,--and; -if -net ;
some--competent--and-sxperlencelt-dectmorit/i---or--civil
engineer-wheritas-hnd- L...i.. t..a -nnd-expex fence --fitting
him--for-Ctee•- eye.allo..--e£--a-- d..pm L.ne..t -vf--this
character:--(Amendment-adopted-Beteber-9;-19451
Sec:-59:--Buties-of-Bireetor;
it-sham-be-tire-dtstp-of-fhe-director-vE-pub lie
at£litfes-tvslalee-saeh-...ye, Ls -and•-reeormsendativoa-te
the city-imaneger-relotl..a to the-veriorrs di.-1.1—ons of
his- w......,..i --the--vred,et-srnt-operation
thereof-at-strttr-Limes-as-he-may-demanecesseiy roc -the
e£ty-manager-mal-require:--{*sendment• aluyt d-Ectober
9;-4945)
See:-68:--Power-o£-Bireetor-to-Enforee-Rales:
The-dfrooter-of-pabtfa-ut£lftfes-shalt-enforce-all
rales--and--regaiatioms-lrk-iris-d..p... La,AL-end--ahall
require-ciiiciomy-of-pabfir `- ' -nnd-require•-all
persons—cm -terporstions—tv- diverenlm-the- duties -end
undertakings---for--tire---performance--of1hiotr--the
respeetive-franehises-were-made;-and-perform-seeh-ether
duties-ns-maybe-delegated-te-him-iryt-trip-manager
and-t9to--city-cou:4,14r--fA..,....1�.,..rt-ndepted-
3945)
See:-6±r--Power-to-Acquire-Airport-Property:
Phe -401t7 -of- Corpus--Ehristi-sha}-1--have-poorer-to
aegatre-or-rown;-within-or sri-thout-the-Oity---Eorpus
Ehr£sti;-either-by-purchase;-donation;-request;-eminent
domain-or-etherwise;-all-preperty-that-may-be-necessary
£er--the -- y,.. y.,s..-vF--esteiriiatri-ng;--raa£nta£n£ng__and
operating-an-airport-or-airports-and-a-landing-fteid-or
landing --holds---redfv--beams; --beaconsend---other
apparatus--smt--fstiiities---inetdent--snd---necessary
thereto;-and-to-provide-for-the-aeeommodation-of-United
States-meii-pfmrna-nnd-ober-aortal-maehinezl +mit-to
make--suitable--charges---therefor:---9'be---ownership;
maintenance -nnd• ..ye.a L;..,.. -o£-each- >1. y.., L -aad-landing
field-shall-be-deemed-a-mon£eipal-purpose;-and-the-eity
shall-pass-sattable-ord£nanees-presiding-for-fees-to-be
collected -and -other -charges -to -be -made -£n -the -operation
of--such--airport--vmd---fieldhr --mt--A ali--have--fnll
authority-thereover.--i'[re-eity-manager-shed+ irrre-the
IV- 19
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
aatherity--to--eppoi-em- a1.pe.L--manager--and--his [All material deleted.]
assistants -end- tor-make-aaeh-arias- endregetationa-£er
the-operation-ef- he- a1, pa,t s--he•-may-deem-proper-and
neeesaary:--(Amendment-adopted-Beteber-9;-3945)
See:-64:--Finanetai-Statement-of-Grantee:
The -mm try -manager-ia--a remertxed-to-tegai a -any
graneee- of--a•-£rmeirtse- from- the- city-Lv-famish -ander
Bath-aE -the--grantee•- er--a-duty-aatherteed- sgent--ne t
tater- Lhau-the--first-aha -of--Marcie-r,f--each-yesx--an
armuat-report-in-writingof• i-es.vpereti-ng-revenues-and
expenaea;-its-ftnanetai-condttten;-and-the-va*ee-of-tta
property-roar-tice--last-liey-ef--the-prrcedig4reaiender
yearrirrsuctr-fvrm-and-containing-sash- doors r -maybe
preseribed--fiy-the--direeter--mf--lmata m--atiifties;
provided-however;-that-suctr,ei...,13 Inrd-Hee-results-o£
the-examination-et-beeks;-papers;-aeeeents;-tnventertes
and-phyaicai-y,vy,., ties-mi•sucir-grarrtee-shall-never-be
aced-by--any-department-of-the-ri-ty s.,v..,Aw,aty-exeept
the-department-alE pubifr-alibifee-and--Lire,mmanct-in
the-proper-reietion-to-the-regrrlstiocrvE-the-rates-and
service--of--such-grantee, gaud-stem--never-be--made
avafiable-ta-anyone-tine--for-eny--purpoae-whatsoever;
and -provided -farther Lhal navrdiirmnre-shall-be-passed
by--Hee-city-w,..,c ti--£erfe£ting--the- L, a,,,.Lin� -of--a
grantee-for-future-tvii-ke9uetr ...yv, L -or -permit-aaeh
examination;--en--due--notice---emt--hearing,
(Amendmene-adapted-9etober-9;-3945)
Seer-637--Power-to-Eentrol-Pablie-Tranaportation
eempenies:
The- di, e.. L.., -of--pabite-vttllLi...-siml-1--to--em-
powered-te-regaiete-erercontras--any-cantles-company-er
tndivtdeat-engaged-in- Lrausy.., luti=rvf-paaseecgers-£or
hirerpabiirvr-prieater-operating-witbirr- r -into -the
city;-and-may-designate-the-reales-and-atepa-te-be-made
within--the--mi7e---He-lAa+1 - cmmmercd--to--the--city
manager-Fromr-time-te-time-aaeh-lases--and-regeiations
eoncerning-their op,.,..t.L n -as-he-may-deem-eo-the-beat
interest-e£-the-peb1te7-and-sha33-have-pewer-te-regntre
proper--seeerity---eyed---±n urame---from--aaeh--earners
against-pabite-3tabtitty-er-damage:--EAmendment-adepted
9eteber-9;-1945)
IV - 20
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE V. EBMHISSEBNS-ANB-BBARBS
PLANNING EBMMISSTBN
Sec. 1. Purpose and Intent.
[Entirely new section added.]
Sec. 12. Organization of Planning Commission.
There-shaii--be-established a planning commission
is hereby established which shall consist of nine E9)
citizens registered voters of the City of--Eorpns
Ehr£at£--who -. wn--res•}--property-itr-ssid--city. The
members of ae£d the commission shall be appointed by
the city councilTr a staggered terms of three (3)
years. The -members -of- ..aid•-commission=nt-the thnerof
adoption -of -this -amendment -shall -draw -lets -to -determine
those-mho-wiii-scrve•one-year,--two-year and three-year
terms;--fiegfictrri�--w£tk--August---t,---1968:___.pn.__the
expiration-of-thrtermly&imm hrof-the-members-who-have
drawn--}ots•i -11A.--p}see-shaft-be--f£}}ed--by-a--member
appointed -fora- :____ , __ scan. The commission shall
elect a chairman from among its membership each year at
the first regular meeting in August:--€nr-commission
and shall meet not less than once each month. Vaean-
ais Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled
by the city council for the remainder of the term.
(Amendment -adopted -duly -13;-1968)
Sec. 23. Powers and Duties of Planning Commission.
(a) The zoning -and planning commission shall:
[Entirely new text added as Sec. 3(a) and (b).]
(T)--Hake-and-amend-a-easter-pian-for-the-phys£eai
development -of -the -city;
42) --Recommend -ixr-titre-conneii—apprnme4r-omr-d±sap-
provai-of-proposed-changes-in-the-zoning-pianT
(3)--Exercise-control-over-platting-or-subdividing
band-within-the-eorperate-limits-o£-the-e£ty-and-within
an -area -extending-££ve-(5)-miles-beyond-the-city;
E4)--8ubmit-ennuniiy-tvthe-Irk:ybrenager-not-less
Chan- iriaety-- E9B )-days-pror-tr-the - beginning -1* -the
budget-year;-a-list-of-reeommended-capital-improvements
which-in-the-op£nfon-of-the-eemmission-are-neeessary-or
desirable -during -the -forthcoming -five -(5) -year -period;
(5)--Requirefrom-the-.,the.-depert-
ments-of-the-city-government-tn-relation-to-its-work.
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE V. PLANNING
Sec. 1. Purpose and Intent.
The city council shall establish
comprehensive planning as a continuous
governmental function in order to guide,
regulate, and manage future development and
re -development within the corporate limits
and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
city to assure the most appropriate and
beneficial use of land, water and other
natural resources, consistent with the
public interest.
Sec. 2. Organization of Planning Commission.
A planning commission is hereby estab-
lished which shall consist of nine regis-
tered voters of the city. The members of
the commission shall be appointed by the
city council for staggered terms of three
years. The commission shall elect a chair-
person from among its membership each year
at the first regular meeting in August and
shall meet not less than once each month.
Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be
filled by the city council for the remainder
of the term.
Sec. 3. Powers and Duties of Planning
Commission.
(a) The planning commission shall:
(1) Review and make recommendations to
the city council regarding the adoption
and implementation of a comprehensive
plan, any element or portion thereof,
and any amendments thereto;
(2) Review and make recommendations to
the city council on all proposals to
adopt or amend land development regula-
tions for the purpose of establishing
consistency with the comprehensive
plan;
(3) Monitor and oversee the effective-
ness of the comprehensive plan, review
and make recommendations to the council
on any amendments to the plan, and
forward to the council comprehensive
updates to the plan at least once every
five years;
(4) Review and make recommendations to
the city council regarding zoning or
requests for zoning changes in a manner
to insure the consistency of any such
zoning or changes in zoning with the
adopted comprehensive plan;
(5) Exercise control over platting and
subdividing land within the corporate
limits and the extraterritorial juris-
diction of the city in a manner to
insure the consistency of any such
plata with the adopted comprehensive
plan; and
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(be) The commission shall be responsible to and
act as an advisory body to the council and shall
perform such additional duties and exercise such
additional powers as may be prescribed by ordinance of
the council net -i consLeben!- with the provisions -of
this -1Awr er.--Ebe--amnrat-imAge.t--for-lite--commission
shell -jam. -submitted
for-approval-to-thecey-manger-in-the-v.ennervf-the
submission -of-edmet-adopted-May-05;- e -departments -o£
the -city. fAmendment-adepted-Hay-45,-}955)
Seet-S:---Director-of-Honing-and-Planning:
There-shah-ite•-a-director-af- mrileg-and-planning
who-shaii-lie-c;aeii-Eied-4by .,.ccia i•-train+mg-and-exper£-
ence-in-the-ficid-vf- ityzomi snnt-ptamingy-and-whe
shall --be- ..ppoi“t..1--by—tire•-city-manager;--provided;
however;-such-3ppahrmmemt--before-it-fiecomea.-effective
shall -be -confirmed -by -a -resolution -passed -by -a -majority
of--lite-members-IXE-the- xnnxi-f:--Sach-slivector-aha}}
serve -as- tire--regular-technical-advisoraF-the-commis-
sien-and-shah-trove• sucirrother-chstiea-and-respena£bfl-
ftfes-er-the-council-smy-establish:--Tile, discL,,. -of
coning -and -planning -may -be -removed -by -the -city -manager;
provided;-however,--suet--removal-shah-ire• �.rted-to
by resolution paaa..J by e -majority of tire-.�.emL�. r, of
the-eoanef}-before-such-removal-shall-become-effective:
In--addition-tr-the- dic«L..r-of--aar±ng-am]--planning
additional--personnel--may--be--employed--by--the--city
manager--sad--may--be--removed--by--the--city--manager:
(Amendment -adopted -May -25;-1955)
Sec. 4. The Master Comprehensive Plan.
[Entirely new text added for Sec. 4.1
The-mestei--pian-for- hn physieei-sdeveilopment•-of
the--{iitty--ef--Torpme--i,Ymist:.--shat}--couLatvr--the
eommissionia- .ccu,.m,...lationa--for--gtor.•t} ,--development
and-beentificetion-c&•-the-efty:--e,1-catrpyns -the-master
plan;-of-nnry-part-th,..,f,- aha-tt-be-forwerded--to-the
city-menegeredm-etralt-thereupon-nnbmit-such--plan•- -or
part-thr....vl,- .to•-the-eonnel}-eritiririr-recommendations
thereon:--ilio-council-may-adopt-this-plan-as-a-whole-or
in-parts-and-marsmk pt-InTlImertdreent•-thereto; -after-at
least-one-put•Hr-hearing-en-the-properst- a,tio... --Tile
eenncii-sha}i-act-on-such-plan;-or-part-thereof;-within
s £xty-{.6(}} -days-following-its-submission- by -Kite -e ity
manager: ---H -such--p}an;-or--part--thereof,--si meld --be
rejected-by-tire-c......-tithe•commisalomrlisap-modify-such
plan;-or-part-thereef7-and-eiain-forward-£t-to-the-city
manager-for-smtbmission• x-the-eounett:--Al}-amendments
to-the-masterpis rsretammerMed-bp-the-commission-shell
be-submitted-ire,tire, smme-mmhm ras-that-outlined-above
to-the-eonncif-for-approval7-and-all-recommendations-to
the -emrn fr1- -from- any- e£ty the
mos ter--plem-mast-ire-n,...,m,,a..ied--by-s-recommendation
frem-the-comm£scion:--fAmendment-adepted-May-457-6955)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(6) Review and make recommendations to
the city council on the city's annual
capital budget and any capital improve-
ment bond program.
(b) The departments of the city
government shall cooperate with the planning
commission in furnishing it such information
as is necessary in relation to its work.
(c) The commission shall be respon-
sible to and act as an advisory body to the
council and shall perform such additional
duties and exercise such additional powers
as may be prescribed by ordinance of the
council.'
Sec. 4. The Comprehensive Plan.
The city council shall adopt by ordi-
nance a comprehensive plan, which shall
constitute the master and general plan of
the city. The comprehensive plan shall
contain the city's policies for growth,
development and aesthetics for the land
within the corporate limits and the extra-
territorial jurisdiction of the city, or for
portions thereof, including neighborhood,
community and area -wide plans. The compre-
hensive plan shall include the following
elements:
(1) A future land -use element;
(2) An annexation element;
(3) A transportation element;
(4) An economic development element;
(5) A public services and facilities
element, which shall include a capital
improvement program;
(6) A conservation and environmental
resources element; and
(7) Any other element the city council
may deem necessary or desirable in
order to further the above objectives.
Each element of the comprehensive plan shall
include policies for its implementation and
shall be implemented, in part, by the adop-
tion and enforcement of appropriate land
development regulations and other ordinan-
ces, policies and programs.
After at least one public hearing, the
:planning commission shall forward the pro-
posed comprehensive plan, or element or
pprtion thereof, to the city manager, who
shall submit such plan, or element or
portion thereof, to the city council with
his or her recommendations. The city
council may adopt, or adopt with changes or
amendments, the proposed comprehensive plan,
or element or portion thereof, after at
least one public hearing. The city council
shall act on the plan, or element or portion
thereof, within sixty days following its
submission by the city manager. If the plan
should be rejected by the council, it shall,
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 5. Legal Effect of Master Comprehensive Plan.
(Entirely new text added for Sec. 5.1
Spon-edoptirn- o5 -the-mester-piarr oy-the-conn£};
no-anbdivis£en5-street;-perk-nor-any-public-way;-ground
or-tgmmtl-mmabt£e-building-or-structure-and-mmy-public
nt£lityrynether-putrMrly-or-primuteiy-orm td:.drich-is
£n-eonfiiet-xittmiiiemestp+rthu r -shat)• -be -constructed
or-antherized-by-the-city-until-and-unless-the-laeat£on
and- exi'ni--thereof-shs- ,-have-- eer-submitted-to--end
approved-ty-the-commission:---In-cese-vP-disapprove};
the eOm ±nmion shell -eommim±cate. its -reasons to- the
Bonne}i;-wtrtcir-shall-havetht--power-to .overru3lr-aneh
disapproval-and-upon-such-overrnling-the-council-or-the
appropriate-office;-depart,nent--or- 4o0,1 -shah-have
power-to-proeeed:--The-widening;-narrowing;-releeating;
vacating-or,a1Mm ge-£n-the-lxsrrof-any- r,yr-ether
pub}ie--way--or-gxwrnt-vr--pnbYic--bn4lding; --Pub}fe
property-or-pub}£c-ntllity;-she}}-be-subject-to-aim}}ar
submission-and-dvp ,.ice arwhivtiurre-to•-a,.e......-may-be
aim£}ar}y-overrn}ed-by-the-eonne£}v--The-failure-of-the
commission -to -set -i 6ttrbr-thirty-+)0--days- aft... -the
date-of-ofinial-submissiarrty-therm mtsssivn-she}}-be
deemed-appcmoi; nmiess-a-longer-period-fie-granted-by
the--comcrt-ot--thesnbm£ttfmg-aiSic4s1 --(Amendment
adopted -May -S5;-}955)
Sec. 6. Platting Property.
(a)--Any-1propert--within--the--city-or--hereafter
admitted-but-rmt--new-platted--into--blocks--and--feta;
aha££-be-platted-and-laid-ofd-byitsrocmers-to-conform
to-the-requi.m.,.da-of-tte ire-mt-of-the-engineering-and
eenstrnetfen-d£visfon-of-the-department-of-pnb}ie-werks
and-zoning-and-planning-commission:--}ts-ewnera;-before
such-pt_operty-,Arai--file
with--the-ficad-vE-therrgi....c, iag-end--constrnetion
division-of-the-department-of-publie-works-and-with-the
zoning -and 71amring-eemmissien-e- map -thereof:
The city shall never not pay for the property used for
streets and alleys within any such subdivision, but
same shall, when platted by -such -set, be dedicated to
such use and shall become the property of the city and
shall be eared -for maintained as such.
(b)--Seth-map-shall-be-approved-by-the-head-of-the
engineering-and-constreetion-division-of-the-department
of-pabdie-v its-Bred-ty-6ft - mbng-and-planning-eemmia-
sion-fiefore--eny-portion--o£--said--property-sheii--be
platted: --After -approval -such-map-sha}}-be-£l}ed-fn-the
office-of-tire-county-clerieiir-the-mennerlprovrdeh-by
}nwr The head -of-- he•department-of-pnbi£e-works city
shall never not grant any permit to construct or
enlarge any house or structure within such --area the
city until such -map a plat shall be so approved
filed. The-eomncii-she l-pass-ell-neeeasary-ordinances
to-e£feeteete-the—provisioasofrthis �...tio..-and-sha}}
a}so-pass-s11--necesosryy-ordinances-preserib£ng-reason-
eb}e-rules-arni•-regn2•a Lam...... -for-laying-smiasvr-pipes ;
seweraT-pnbi-le-,rbi-l-i-ty—wires7 vr-cab}es;
and-the-kind-and--clrar e.ter-o£-street--paving--arta-and
sidewalks -which-meyte-Taced lir-aur-aaeh-snbd£vis£en:
(Amendment-adopted-May-S5;-h9555-dmSy-13;-1968)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
with policy directions to the commission,
return the plan to the planning commission
which may reconsider the plan and forward it
to the city manager for submission to the
Council in the same manner as originally
provided. All amendments to the compre-
hensive plan recommended by the planning
commission shall be forwarded to the city
manager and shall be subject to review and
adoption in the same manner as for the
original adoption of the comprehensive plan
as set forth in this section.
Sec. 5. Legal Effect of Comprehensive Plan.
All city improvements, ordinances and
regulations, shall be consistent with the
comprehensive plan. In the case of a
proposed deviation to the adopted plan, or
any element or portion thereof, the planning
commission shall communicate its recommenda-
tions to the council which may approve or
disapprove such deviation.
Sec. 6. Platting Property.
The city shall not pay for the property
used for streets and alleys within any
subdivision, but the same shall, when
platted, be dedicated to such use and shall
become the property of the city and shall be
maintained as such. The city shall not
grant any permit to construct or enlarge any
house or structure within the city until a
plat shall be approved and filed.
V - 3 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
PARIS-ANB-RESREATIeN
Seer -Fr ---Park-Board--Bstabl£shed;-Bempos£t£onl
Brgan£zatfen;-Memberla-Qualifications-Terms:
Eel--There--fa--hereby -established--and--the--city
council -sheii-appoint-a- pexic-board-eo-eensfst-ef-seven
(3}-members;-each-a-resident-Tf the•cEtyr-each-of-whom
shall-hold-office-%rs-terarlrf-two-FP}-yeara-from-the
time-of-appointment-and-shell-serve-nnt£1-his-steeeaser
£¢-named;-and-each-member-shall-serve-withoat-eompensa-
!ton:--- he•—board-shall--elect--a-tirntzrrtan--and--adept
bylaws-to-govern-its-eperat£ens-in-eeeperation-with-the
city-manager-ener-clm-c-£ty-eoune+b;--61,.....d1L.....t-adapted
July -15;-1961-1`
(15)--9E--those-serving•-en- August- r,---196-8,,--iota
shell-be-drewm-and-three-(3)-titbose.-atmfi-aerve-fer
the --term-of--ane--Ef}-eethex--then--two-IW*-years--as
heretofore-providedrte-the-end-that-the-terms-of-three
Eel-members-will-expire-odd-numbered-years-end-four-i4i
members.,--terms--w4i-expire•-in•-even-numbered--years:
(Amendment -adopted -Stay -33;-19689
See:-S:---Same--Bntiea
Phe --path - beard--siraii- have--stperrtsfon -over--al l
public-paries-endthe•lrAIdixrg r-eherefn,--pub}£.-outdoor
reerentien--areas-and-centers--and-.any-etifer--grennds
pineed--ender--kbe--aapex+r£stotr-fiy-the--city--manegerr
(Amendment-adapted-Betober-97-1945]
See:-9:---Park-Superintendents:
The-city-waaaae. -ahai-hese-the-irawn--ba-appoint
and-employ-a-park-anperintendent-who-£a-a-graduate -of-a
recognized--..1.,,.,1--of-irorttvu*ture•-and- le...1,..a,,., -art:
Planning -o£ -park -development; -landscaping -equipment -and
maintenance -abaci -ie• -the -duty -e£ -aim- parie-snperinten-
dent:---em---park--snperintendent--sireii---submit--far
approval--to-the-board--and--to--Che-city-manager--an
entl£ne--fox--the-eonatftnt£on-of-irks-staff:--lneindfng
such--ass£stunts,---eiep2oyees-Bred-iaL��e.a -as--in--his
opinion --are- ..,...1..d-iirr-flee-....,.... -ten trot--e£--his
department -and -an -operational -policy -and -budget. --After
approval;-tie.-teattl-irekl-act-cruet-mirkeery-capacity
to -time• -city- ma....b.... --{ ndment--adopted9;
1945}
See;-1B:--Acquisition-of-Park-Property:
Additional-parka-££-selected-by-the-beard-shall-be
subject-to--approval-47 -the-city-zoning--end-planning
eemm£asion-and-the•-ctty-manager-and-city,euncti;-and
appropriation-of-amneriry-Liret.ier-eouneti-before-meek
lend-is-acquired-im-lrf purciaser-gift-or-condemnation:
(Amendment-adopted-Betober-9;-1945)
Seer-lir--Park-Beard-Budget;-Repealing-Blanse:
Ee--lime-perk-boar.-she3i- a -err-amraa}-budget
to-ehe-eity-manager.
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(All material deleted.]
V - 4 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
bIBRARY-BBARB - [All material deleted.]
See:-i4r--Bstabi£shed7-8ompos£tfen7-Appointment;-Terms
of-Hembers;-Batfear
The-e£ty-eenneil-shaii-appefnt-e-ifbrery-board;-to
eensiat-of•-sevem-(93- s,.ob,.,.,--eaelr-e-resident,£-the
city;-cath-of-whom-shell-ilmii-crEHmrfora-tens-of-not
lees-than•-Cmc-Eli-yemm's-Prom-the-timmr-of-appefntment
and-rxkYi-irta-saeeessor-fir-namedr--'lice- Hbrary-board
sham-preseribe-fts-own-rates-and-regalatfons-and-shaii
nominate-the--i}brar}am-who-shalk-be-appointed-by-the
city-co..n,11-.--E r-btbrarfem; -with-heal ataentvf-the
board;-shall-nominate-all-other-employees;-who-ahail-be
appointed-by-erre--et7-eeane£-1it,e,iymnd -shai
a-seper-
vise-nd-govern-tIrer-pabiie--111,....y- 111,.......y -known -known --ba
Retema-Pabile-iibrery- ymFleasier-branch-itbrarea-as-may
be-established:--3he-iitrarimer-fiairtf-w}th-the-advice
of-tireataxmilr-shalt-aeieet-tim-imoim -period eafa-and
ether-deeements-to-be-purehased-for-the-library-and-its
braeehes-sad-ahail-iaeve- g..n...ab-supervision-,ver-the
employees-of-the-iitaary.--{Ame„dwe..t -adopted-November
43;-39391
ABYISBRY-BeARBS
Bee;-i3;--Honieipaf-Xndeatriai-Board;
The--e}ty- coanc-F-shalom-have--the--eathority--to
appoint --a- municipal-indestziei--beard-y:e-consist-ef
seven-E+')-members;-eaeh-a-resident-of-the-eity;-each-of
whem-eha33-he3d-office-for-a-term-of-two-E0-yeera-free
the--time-ot-appoi..L,u....t -and--eirai-server-emtii--his
aaeeessor-fa-named;-and-each-member-shall-serve-witheat
eompensation;--The-manieiTei-itahestri±eirimard -spar.-be
an-sdvismy-board-to-the--e}ty-eoaneii-end-+tr-datfes
shall-ter-to-investigate-snd-reeommeed-to-tiro-eeonef3
aaeh-projects-as-£m-its-opinimrwou3d--be-advantageens
te-the-fatare-grewth-ef-the-eity-and-to-assist-the-city
in--the--=.t..111skment-s--loeatiom--ef--industries:
(Amendment-adopted-3aiy-357-196i)
See; -43A7 -Airport -Board:
The-Y}ty-tvUne}i -sier -1--}rove--the-- eatherity--to
appoint -arc -beard- ho--eomsiat-ef--five-(3)--mem-
bera;-each-a- .....id....l of-the-city;-each-of-sdrom-shaii
he3d-affiee--fors-tare-of-two-{,2i-years f..,w-the-time
ef- eppoiz ti ent-and- mti+-hfa-suceesser -is-immed -and
each--member--shalt-serve-xithoat-compensations---The
airport-board-shad.-be-an-sdvilmr-board-to--ehe-city
eonnefi-Itnd-its--sint}es-shah-be--to-inveetigear-and
recommend--te--the--eeeneii--matters--relating--to--the
eperetion;-ma£ntenenee-and-expansien-ef-airport-faei33-
tiese--(Added-by-amendment-adepted-3aiy-35;-3963]
Seer-347--Eonnefi-Aatherized-to-8reete-Hoes£ng
8emmittee;-Reereatfon-Board;-Bther-Boardar
The--ekty-tvrmciL--abaci--have--the-power-and--is
hereby--eatherized--te- a--hoaxing--committee;
recreation-beard;-sx dt-avch-other-boards-sa--may-in-its
jed amen t -be --nets aary-to-supervise-1.tre--soder-service
end -..1.a. itablv--acttvtttea-of--the--eity-and--to-promote
the--eeenemie--we*farc--of--its--citizens:---(Amendment
adopted -November -237-}939)
GENERA-PRBVXSSeNS
V - 5
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
[NEW] ARTICLE VI. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Sec. 35 1. Appeals-te-B£ty-Boenc£3v General.
Subject to the provisions of any law of the State
of Texas to the contrary, the eity Council may create,
change or abolish, any board, commission or committee
of the city whether established by charter or ordi-
nance. The city council shall adopt goals and objec-
tives for any board commission or committee it creates
and such rules and regulations involving membership,
rules of conduct, attendance at meetings or any other
matter as it may deem necessary or advisable. No
person may serve as a voting member of a board, commis-
sion or committee of the city for a period longer than
six years consecutively, unless such service' is re-
gwired by virtue of the person's position or title as
the result of employment. -
Sec. 2. Appeals to City Council.
Subject to state law, an appeal may be taken to
the city council from any decision of any board,
commission, committee, or other body exeept--from
dee£s£ens-of-Lim--board-e£-egnsiixetion. Such appeals
shall be perfected by filing a sworn notice of appeal
with the city secretary within thirty (38) days from
the rendition of the decision of the board, committee
or other body. Prior to the institution of any appeal
in a court of law by an aggrieved person from a deci-
sion of such board, commission, committee or other
body, appeal must first be perfected to the city
council. (Amendment -adopted -September -167-3990
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE VI. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Sec. 1. General.
Subject to the provisions of any law of
the State of Texas to the contrary, the
council may create, change or abolish, any
board, commission or committee of the city
whether established by charter or ordinance.
The city council shall adopt goals and
objectives for any board, commission or
committee it creates and such rules and
regulations involving membership, rules of
conduct, attendance at meetings or any other
matter as it may deem necessary or advis-
able. No person may serve as a voting
member of a board, commission, or committee
of the city for a period longer than six
years consecutively, unless such service is
required by virtue of the person's position
or title as the result of employment.
Sec. 2. Appeals to City Council.
Subject to state law, an appeal may be
taken to the city council from any decision
of any board, commission, committee, or
other body. Such appeals shall be perfected
by filing a sworn notice of appeal with the
city secretary within thirty days from the
rendition of the decision of the board, com-
mittee or other body. Prior to the insti-
tution of any appeal in a court of law by an
aggrieved person from a decision of such
board, commission, committee or other body,
appeal must first be perfected to the city
council.
VI - 1 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE VII. PERSBNNEb-ANB-ENVEE-SERVSEE
EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS
Sec. i 2. Civil Service Board.
There is--hereby-estsbi£shed shall be a civil
service board, which shall consist of three (3) per-
sons, citizens of Corpus Christi;-esci'-o -whom- she -H
hare-resided-itr-the-city--fot--three-(3)-1ears--ar-more
immediately -,..«11.8 appointment. No member of the
board shall during his or her tenure be a candidate for
or hold any public office or position, except notary
public. The city council shall appoint the members of
such board. Bf--tiee--first-bir ee.-{3j- .mbers-imr-ap-
pointed;-one-shall-be-appointed-for-a-term-of-one-year;
one-shall-be-appointed-for—two—(2)—years;—and—one—shall
be -appointed -for -a -term -of -three -E3, -years; -thereafter;
the term of office of each member of such board shall
be for three E3, years, or until a successor is ap-
pointed. (Amendment- ade,.t..a -Hay-2r,--19557-
adopted-Apr£i-5;-39883
Bee:-4:---Officers-and-Eompensation:
lmmediate£y--after--appointment--the--board--ahalI
organize--by--electing--one--ef--the--members--chairman
{chairperson}-and-shall-appoint-a-ehief-examiner;-not-a
member -o£- thr-board,--who-shah-slenrer:t•-as-secretary;
to-serve-for-two-Eei-years-unless-sooner-removed-by-the
board:--carr-members-rof -the-.bard--shall-eectr-receive
five-ligtiatr-{$5;p0)--for-eacir-meeting--of-the•-board
attended;-not--ta-exceed-one-innired -donors-(8/08(00)
in-any-Eisoat-year; -Te--board-may-eppo(nt--sudr-other
sobord£nates-as-mai,--by ap,,,o,.. 1..L1.,..-o-the-govern*ng
body; -be -provided -£err -(Amendment -adopted -May -£57-39553
Sec. 5 1. Classified Service.
The policy of the city is the establishment of a
personnel system based on merit and not on any other
consideration. There is -hereby -established shall be a
classified service in which all' appointments and-proso-
ttons shall be made on the basis of merit qualifica
tions and fitness and promotions shall be made on the
a17 of merit. ;The classified' service shall include
all employees of the city except the--bo1iewing-.---(a)
members-tri.--the-connti11-the-city-litixnmey;-assistant
e£ty-attorney;-di.c..l.., vf-.Eli mwe-director-of-public
ntilities;--d£reetor--e£--public--health;--direetor--of
public -works.; -di.,.,. L...-ef-yto....l..a;-cit}^-secretary;
city-treasurer;—taxa............. --and-- co33eator; --city
eontroBfer;-ptrrchaslttg- ag....L; -chief--nramiaer-of--the
efv£i-emmvicr.boards-the-eitq- ;-administrative
assistants-to-the-citrimmeger; judge-of-the-mnnteipal
eourt;-elerk-of-the-menieipal-eenrt;-the-librarian;-the
director-of-arty-d�,,...L.nc..t. -the-city-created-by-this
charter-or-by-ordinance;-the-head-or-principal--eff£eer
e£--aur-division-or-any--department-cleared--by--thio
charter-or-i1,--erdiHance;--ens-principal--stenographic
secretary -of -airy -city^ effl..... -nese&-in-thio-paragraph;
the-prine£pai-stenographic-secretary-of-the-director-of
any -department -created -by -this -charter -or -by -ordinance;
the-prin ipai•-stenographic--secretarp of- bite fiend --or
principal- .,fflc... -of--any-divisiorr-of-sny-department
created--by-this- chs. L.,.-or-ty.-ordinance;-.,,,,.,,L,..,. -of
beards-and-eemmiasiens-in-the-city+a-service;-employees
o£—boards-arid-commissions- hr -the -cillos- -- --; -and
(11-a£ficers-and-empioyess-vf-ciasses-<rr-departments
within-the-civil-service-statnees-of-Texas:--(Amendment
adopted- S,FL..el., -ifs; -i99B) employees filling those
positions designated by the council as exempt. All
personnel actions shall be consistent, uniform and
lair. Disciplinary actions shall not be based on
VII - 1
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE VII. EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS
Sec. 1. Classified Service.
The policy of the city is the establish-
ment of a personnel system based on merit
and not on any other consideration. There
shall be a classified service in which all
appointments shall be made on the basis of
qualifications and fitness, and promotions
shall be made on the basis of merit. The
classified service shall include all employ-
ees of the city except employees filling
those positions designated by the council
as exempt. All personnel actions shall be
consistent, uniform and fair. Disciplinary
actions shall not be based on unlawful or
discriminatory reasons such as race, sex,
religion, national origin, creed, handicap,
or political beliefs.
Sec. 2. Civil Service Board.
There shall be a civil service board,
which shall consist of three persons,
citizens of Corpus Christi. No member of
the board shall during his or her tenure be
a candidate for or hold any public office
or position, except notary public. The
city council shall appoint the members of
such board. The term of office of each
member of such board shall be for three
years, or until a successor is appointed.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
unlawful or discriminatory reasons such as race, sex,
religion, national origin, creed, handicap, or politi-
cal beliefs.
See:-4:---Rnies-and-Regulations:
[Sec. 2 cont.] The civil service board, subject to the
approval of the council, shall adopt, amend and enforce
a code of rules and regulations providing for appoint-
ment, employment or suspension in all positions in the
classified service. The civil service board estab-
lished herein shall promulgate rules and regulations
that insure fair treatment of employees in hiring,
promotions, grievances and disciplinary actions inclu-
ding suspensions, dismissals, or terminations in
accordance with the policy stated herein. based -upon
e£t£renahfp;-character;-merit;-eff£c£ency-end-£ndosrry;
which-shs55-have-the-L.n...-anal- crr. cl vfr-Yaw; -and-also
rales--regrrlethng-p,wwwtions;--demotions;--mhxrtt imr-of
force-c÷-empioyees-irr-the-cd esstfied•-serviee-.enr-in
what-order-they-shaii-be-dismissed-and-refnstatedr--A)l
persons-empioyed-bp-the-cifiyilr-the-elassffted-service
shall--be--'�PloS"tdi--promoted; - d..m,.t.,d--to--a--sewer
ciasaification;-or-dtseharged-purauent-to-iire-provi-
s£ens-of-this-+3rereer--and-ttrs--rn£es-.tai-regehations
adopted-by-the-civil-service-beard:--(Amendment-adopted
Hay -25;-}955)
Seer-5;---Probation-Period:
Any-individual-1414,-is-enpioyed-isr-Cho-eiasa£fied
service-or-any-£ndividusi-who-receives-promotion-in-the
e£ass£fted-service--shall-serve-,-probation--y... sod -of
such -J....o Llv --aa-may-fie•-f£xed-ty--the-boardr---rM-any
time -daring -such p..,L..t.ion• p..a lud-suelr-probationer; -ff
a-rierr employee,--map-be- 1{scharged•-by-the-,mad -of-the
probationerts--depertment;--and--sneh--probationer;--if
seeking-a-prometion7- mtrile-demvttudho--a-fewer-eiasst-
£fcatfen-by--the-head-of-Kire-irobatkommr'-a-department:
in -the -event probaLlo..... -be-not-so-disc,harvtt-or-so
demoted -daring -iris- ,,..,La Ll,,.. 1,..L.LuJ r-irs-empioyment-or
promotion-in-tbrrlsssi-servi,ce-,M Y -be -completer
(Amendment -adopted -May -25;-1955)
Seer-6:---Removal-of-Employees:
Any--employee-i:r-the-ciaasif£ed--se+ +f -may -be
suspended--by-fihe•-city-manager--or--the--#read--of--the
department-a.,J.., n.trlcir-he-is- empkoyeod-, -o-thereepen
his-salary-shaii-cease-.-- ehe .,fflc...
"taking -this -order
ef--suspension--airati--LortlnriL4r--fi 2e-�rlttr-the--etvt£
servfee-board-rst.fteeleirtri1r turtling -of -the -suspension
and-his-reasons--tterefcrr--Hfthfn-ten-{Ni}-days-after
such -s mlmffsiar-ehe-employee-sa•-suspended-may,-+E-he
desires; -file -ser -appeal -with -the -civil -service -beard;
who-shaii- itoid•-air-hattrfrp -within-tern {i4}-daps-there-
atter;-and-said-board-sh l-1-veaiee-a-deeia£en-within-ten
(ie) -days -situ hearing-whether-ttm,i mpioyee--shall-be
permanently -dismissed --from -the-servtce-of- the�tt"y or
reinstated--±is-{vis-employment;---Ehe- decision--of--the
beard -shall -be -final: -in -ail -hearing, -by -the -board; -the
judgment-of-titeroffteer-suspending-tirrvmphryee-shall
be-presumed-to-be-vorrec-t-,mnt-bhe-burden-of-disproving
the-charges-made-against-iriarsteaYrfie- upoa-the-employ-
eer--(Amendment-adopted-May-£5;-3955)
VII - 2
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
The civil service board, subject to the
approval of the council, shall adopt, amend
and enforce a code of rules and regulations
providing for appointment, employment or
suspension in all positions in the classi-
fied service. The civil service board
established herein shall promulgate rules
and regulations that insure fair treatment
of employees in hiring, promotions, grievan-
ces and disciplinary actions including
suspensions, dismissals, or terminations in
accordance with the policy stated herein.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See:-7:---Payrolls;-E9assified-Service:
The --secretery-ef--Nre-civii--service-boar -shall
certify-to--the-di......t.,. -of -finaece-the-name
person -employed -fir -the- cla„aified -service -en-weit-ea
the--names--of--all--persons--dismissed;--suspended--or
demoted:--No-salary-or-campensetion--for-servicd-shall
be -paid -to -any -persons -in -the -classified -service -unless
hia-tnnnr-has-fieerr-certified-icy-tire-secretary-vf-the
civil--servi_e-board-to--the -di...,L.,.-o£-irnn --nor
after- -sueh-certit1 L..-that--such-employee-fins-been
suspended -or -dismissed: ---(Amendment- .,d.,rt...l -Mar-25;
3955)
See: -S: ---Appropriation:
The-conneil-shall -annually-set-ep-in-the-budget-an
appropriated-fund-necessary-te-carry-eat-the-provisions
of- thi.--artiele-sad--may-moo,. Fes. -o, -the- ivrf-service
beard -additional -rights -and -duties -as -the -council -deems
necessary -to -effectuate - -the -,n..Pe..c-of-m--classified
service-Las,.d ver-character;-...,mP..l..n.., and -seniority:
(Amendment -adopted -Hay -25;-3955)
Sec. 9 3. Discrimination -Prohibited:
Non -Discrimination.
Ne -person lir-the-employ-vF-tke-city,-vr-seeking
admission--thereto;--shall--be--appointed;--demoted--or
removed; -or -in -any -nay -favored -or -discriminated -against
because-of--po•k tical•-er-reiitiotts-opinfmnr or-afiiii-
ationsn--fAmendment-adopted-timy^ 25-,--955) No employ-
ee, officer, or applicant for employment shall be in
any way favored or discriminated against for any
unlawful reason.
Sec. 18 4. Participation in Political Campaign
Activity.
With -the -exception -of -the- m..vbc.a -of-the-council;
nn-person-in-t4rriniioyvfthe-efty-shalt-take-pert-in
any-paliticeb-campaign;-.ec40.-tn-cast -hia-vote--end
privately--express--Iva--Deur-1vpznio rr-end--except--his
campaigning-for-nn-offIce--forldrIcirfie-is-a-candidate:
(Amendment -adopted -Hay -35;-1955) With the exception of
members of council, no employee or officer of the city
shall in any way participate in political activity of
any nature while on duty in uniform or upon city
property. With the exception of members of the coun-
cil, no employee or officer of the city shall at any
time take part in any political act vity on city
related issues except to provide factual information at
the direction of the manager, to express their own
opinion privately, and to cast their vote.
Sec. &IS. Officers and Employees, Candidacies.
Except as provided in this charter, no person
elected to any office of the city shall, during the
term for which he or she was elected, be appointed to
any other office or position in the service of the
city. If any officer or employee of the city shall
file as a candidate for nomination or election to any
public office, except -to-.somrroffice-ander-this-char-
ter; he or she shall immediately forfeit his or her
office or employment, provided that a member of the
council may file as candidate for election to a
position under thischarter. (Amendment--edopted.-May
25;-19551
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 3. Non -Discrimination.
No employee, officer, or applicant for
employment shall be in any way favored or
discriminated against for any unlawful
reason.
Sec. 4. Participation in Political Activ-
ity.
With the exception of members of
council, no employee or officer of the city
shall in any way participate in political
activity of any nature while on duty, in
uniform or upon city property. With the
exception of members of the council, no
employees or officers of the city shall at
any time take part in any political activity
on city related issues except to provide
factual information at the direction of the
manager, to express their own opinion
privately, and to cast their vote.
Sec. 5. Officers and Employees, Candida-
cies.
Except as provided in this charter, no
person elected to any office of the city
shall, during the term for which he or she
was elected, be appointed to any other
office or position in the service of the
city. If any officer or employee of the
city shall file as a candidate for nomina-
tion or election to any public office, he
or she shall forfeit his or her office or
employment, provided that a member of the
council may file as a candidate for elect-
ion to a position under this charter.
VII - 3 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sees -i4: --insurance:
The -crnmcii--air-ell—have—the—authority-and- -lm -its
discret£en-may;-te-the-,..Lt.,l yermit-ted--0r-the-laws-ef
the-StatevF Texas,--prow£dc-for g oup•-l-tfe-£nsaranee;
group-disability-kararaace,--group- ecrEdeat--insurance;
greap-aeeidentai-death-and-dismemberment-insnrance;-and
group-hespitai;-sargieei- entWorisediea4-expense-£naar-
ance;-vr-any-one- or-mere-vf-such--coverages; -fir-an
insurance-company-or-companies-selected-by-the-eoaneiIr
to -i rre -for-thr-benefit-of- pe. so,.a -ether-Hoban-the
pel£cyhelder--either--ail--of•- C--regwiar--fall-time
employees-of-tkiartiarr-or-all-of-anry-rlessr-or-classes
ef-regular-firii-time-ampioyees-arf-thr-eityr-determined
by-conditions-P..Larda g-iv-the'i--mapivymeat -with-the
premiums-forthe-palter-or-policies-to-ire-Taid-either
(i)-hy-the-poiteyholder-nhoiiy- from -funis-contributed
by--the--irrsirmf-namp2oyees- to-fie--dedaeted--from--the l
employees+-saia-kes-admr-authorired-in-aniting--by-the
respective-employees-se-te-dol-or-E2 -by-the-poiicyhoi-
der--partly--from--funds--centribated--by--the--iasared
employees -t rim--deducted•-from-the--empl.,,e..sc-salaries
when-authorized-irrlavIMstgfir-tire-respective-employees
se -to -de -end -partly -paid -or -contributed -by -the -city -oat
of -warrent -revenues -of -the -city; -provided; -however; -any
and aii gr p-irsareuce—con recta- Efe.t..d-pursuant to
the--provisions•-of-this•-section-shall--eenferm--ani-be
subject -to -ail --the•
Texas- nnr-er-hereer ter- ..,,a..t,..l -concerning--such-greap
insaranee-c veragea— rgcureh-bp-mr LR.,. Po,uled-city:
(Amendment -adopted -Hay -25;-19551
Sec. 13 6. Removal.
Nothing elsewhere in this charter contained shall
be construed as authority for the council to remove any
officer or employee in the classified service of the
city. (Amendment -adopted -Hay -25;-1955,
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 6. Removal.
Nothing elsewhere in this charter
contained shall be construed as authority
for the council to remove any officer or
employee in the classified service of the
city.
VII - 4 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE VIII. TAXATION AND BONDS
Sec. 1. Taxation.
(a) The city council shall have power, and is
hereby authorized annually, after the budget is
adopted, to levy and collect taxes up to the maximum
authorized by the Constitution of Texas based on the
assessed value of all real and personal property in the
city, not exempt by the Constitution and laws of Texas
from taxation; provided that the maximum tax rate for
all purposes, including 'debt service existing and
proposed, shall not exceed sixty-eight cents ($0.68)
per one hundred dollars ($100.00) o assessed value.
The maximum tax rate limitation shall remain in full
force and effect until changed by charter amendment or
by ordinance duly adopted after a referendum election
at which a majority of the registered voters voting at
such election approved adoption of the ordinance.
(b) This maximum tax rate shall be available at
all times for the purpose of meeting interest and
principal requirements of debt existing, including
bonds previously authorized, but not yet sold, as of
the date of any tax levy. The-maxbmem-tax-rate-for -sit
purposes;-irtriuding-debt--services-(misting-end--pro-
pesed;-s}reii--not•-exceed-sixty-cigfit-ImNmr-FS0:60-per
one-hundredh killers•='F$Hi0-00}-ef- seas value•: --The
percentage-of-inerease-of-assessed-value-of-any-texab/e
property -/hail -not- c..c....d-six-percent-{{,vf}-peer-annum;
nniess--an--addttfva-vr--improvement---ks-merle--te--the
taxable-property;-thee-tihet-L.,,,........,irr-value-shalt-be
added -to -tire -ass -ss -d velar: - FE-am-properey-is-so}d;
that-property-shell--be-assessed-at-the-saie•-primo-and
thereafter-be-subject-to-the-aforesafd-six-pereent-(6%0
per-annum-ifmie --(Amendment-approved-Aprfb-5;-1988)
(c) If for any cause the city council shall fail
or neglect to pass a tax ordinance for any year,
levying taxes for that year, the tax ordinance last
passed shall be considered in force and effect as the
tax ordinance for the year for which the city council
so failed to pass a tax ordinance, and the failure to
pass such ordinance in any year shall fn -nowise not
invalidate the collection of the tax for that year.
(d) The city council may also prescribe the date
when taxes shall become due and prescribe penalties for
nonpayment before they become delinquent.
(e) The city council may also levy, assess and
collect any other types of taxes upon--the-trades-,
prefessiens;-ea/lfngs-and-other-bus/nese as provided by
Statutes-e£-4'exas state law, provided that no such tax
shall be greater than is authorized by such statute.
Sneh-imr-may-be-evil ct.,d -b,-the-maturer-permittefi-by
Statntes-- f- Tcx,.s,--and--any--license-granted--may--be
revoked -in -the -manner -provided -by -Statutes:
(f)--Real-property-end-personal-property--as•-used
fn -this -art? eie-shah-imiadrthe enumerated
fn--Revised--Seetu_ --1,&-hxes;--39/5--and--amendments
therete:--(Amendment-adopted-September-36;-1998)
See;-2,---Bien-for-Taxes:
All-texehie•-property-sheds--ata -charged-Irftir-a
lien-fn-favor-of-thrcity-for a+l -texea-levied-against
the -owner -thereof; -superior to-ebi-mortgages-and-ether
/lens or-enc,m,brsnees--and all -purchasing mach
property-sha/b-take-same-subject-to-such-/fen:--The-tax
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE VIII. TAXATION AND BONDS
Sec. 1. Taxation.
(a) The city council shall have power,
and is hereby authorized annually, after the
budget is adopted, to levy and collect taxes
up to the maximum authorized by the Consti-
tution of Texas based on the assessed value
of all real and personal property in the
city, not exempt by the Constitution and
laws of Texas from taxation; provided that,
the maximum tax rate for all purposes,
including debt service existing and pro-
posed, shall not exceed sixty-eight cents
(S0.68) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of
asaesaed value. The maximum tax rate
limitation shall remain in full force and
effect until changed by charter amendment or
by ordinance duly adopted after a referendum
election at which a majority of the regis-
tered voters voting at such election ap-
proved adoption of the ordinance.
(b) This maximum tax rate shall be
available at all times for the purpose of
meeting interest and principal requirements
of debt existing, including bonds previous-
ly authorized, but not yet sold, as of the
date of any tax levy.
(c) If for any cause the city council
shall fail or neglect to pass a tax ordi-
nance for any year, levying taxes for that
year, the tax ordinance last passed shall be
considered in force and effect as the tax
ordinance for the year for which the city
council so failed to pass a tax ordinance,
and the failure to pass such ordinance in
any year shall not invalidate the collec-
tion of the tax for that year.
(d) The city council may also pre-
scribe the date when taxes shall become due
and prescribe penalties for nonpayment
before they become delinquent.
(e) The city council may also levy,
assess and collect any other types of taxes
as provided by state law, provided that no
such tax shall be greater than is autho-
rized by such statute.
[Material superseded by Property Tax Code.]
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
eo}lector-end-dirty-a,-shall-.girl p. p -eiafm [Material superseded by Property Tax Code.]
for--any-tmaid--taxes--btr-any--probate;-immtiavptvr-or
ether-jadieiai-prereeedings--cmheitritfterin--the -estate-of
the-ormerror-any-imbsieverre-parehaser-of-property-se
subject--to--sxnir--lhen;---Bei£ngnent--t,.ncs-Imay--be
ee££eeted--and--the--lien--seenrfng--the--sane--may--be
enforced-in-arty-vvtnt-irerhmT-Jarsfdirt£en:--(Amendment
adopted -November -E3;-1939)
See: -3: ---Rendition:
(a)--It-shall-fir-the-duty-of-vnmryp....svn-owning
or-held£ng-preperty-£n-the-city-te-render-ander-enth-to
the tax--assessor-cofh,.. t. at his vffirce--before April
thirtieth-of-each-year-a-fnii-end-eemplete-£nventery-ef
ail-real-and-personal-property-so-owned-or-heid-by-him;
except-snch-as-fs-exempt-from-taxation;-and-the-same
shaii-be- ,e,,d.red -and-listed-in-thew .._ . -prescribed
by--the--genera•--iews--ef--the-imret..e-whenapp}£cable;
nniess---pramhm xv--is---otherwise--speoiiiraiiy--made
therefor -herein:
(b)--En-afi-eases-of-failure-to-obtain-a-statement
of-rest-emFixmmana--property-from-etrIxtrse,-the-tax
assessor-collector-shaii-ascertain-the-amount-and-vaiae
of -such -property -and -assess -the -same -as -he -believes -the
tree-and-fnii-vaimr e+eofr and--such-assessment-shall
be-es-valid--sad-bindingereofr -sack-propertyirad-been
rendered-by-the-owner-thereef-
f e �--ihe--tity--eeanef i--rosy--provide--ior--Che
assessment -of= -property improperly-er-trot•-assessed•-for
previous-yesrs� -end-sueit-assessment-shaii-be-as-valid
and -binding• -as -if -retch -property -had -beery
the-owner-thereeiv---€Amendment- aco,,ic1 -November--93;
1939}
See:-h:---Board-of-Equalttat£on:
(a)--There--shaii--be--a--board--of--egaalftatton;
composed--of--bbree-4*-citizens--o4--Eerpas--Ehrfstf;
gnalfffed- .-tsis-vm d -taxpayers;-who• sinM --. eorive-for
their-services-such-eempensat£on-as-may-be-fixed-by-the
e£ty-council-: - the -members- shatr-be-sppninted-may-the
city-r.v.....Li-ztot`-later-then-ihrc-ffrat-eeeh-yearr -and
said-board-snMhhv eee-net-intertharr-twe` ty-29}-days
thereaftermake-thevatir-preserfbed-try,keetcle-€215;
Revised-Statutes-of-Eermes1-19€57- Ree -boort} -shall -have
power -and- it-fs-their_==:_--duty-to,Impervlee-the
assessment-of--property-in-lire-city-sndg-vhE-satisfied
that-the-vaInat£en-ef-any-preperty-ts-net-£n-aeeerdanee
with-law-to-irsresae-ot- 1L.L.1„L-the-same-and-to-affix
a-prepervsivetinn th_ ; -acrd-£t-marva3}-before-ft
sneh- p.coo,ta-as-itr-its- jadgmett-Ieay-know-the-market
value-er-true-vaiae-of-motr mpertyr-to-testffy-nnder
oath--the--ehareeter;--gnaiity--and--quantity--ef--aneh
property;--es-weir-aa-the-vaiae--thereo:--ikmmmr-the
board-shaii-prepese-te-raise-the-value-ef-any-property;
£t -shell -cause --ti e-tax-essesser-eviieetor xrvpive-the
owner-- -person- .....1... 1,.b -the--prepertyg-+:herr-knewn;
net£ee-for-not-leas-than-ten-Elei-nor-more-then-fifteen
(15) -days -tri• -its -intention -stating -the -time -and -place
where-strc}r o era- shat--eppear-mol--to-show-lxmx r -why
the -raise- of -the-preperty-shogld-mrN-be-raised:--5neh
notice-trey-te--given-iry-depositing--the--same-irr-the
United--States--post•-office--property--addressed--and
pasrage-paid;-but-it-shaii- be nvmmtmrh-that-the-net£ee
was -sent -and -received:
fb)--Sneh-board-aha--tenet-at-thriiiar-mrd-place
named-and-aha--irear-all-persons- app.a.Iug,--the-value
of-whose-property-has-been-rafsed:--Thereapen-the-board
shaii-change-ssm,lxr+ts--proper-valuer--Sneh-aetfen-of
VIII - 2
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
the -beard -shelf -be -final- d--waft-net- be--svbjert-to [Material superseded by Property Tax Code.]
revision -by -any -ether -tribunal;
fel--After-it-icor-finally-examined-untr-equalized
assessor-collector.s-iivtsvr-books;-it-ushrt.-approve
same--end•-return-them•-fn-tix-immrer-provided-'by-law:
The- homer-sbald--comptote-its-labors--imrt-3stet--than
September -first -of -each -year:
fd*--ihe--equabixatEou-aF-ptoperty-shah--to--in
aeeerdanee--ofth-the-provisierrs--e£- A. L1..ies-3O46-te
1856;-both-inclasiror-itevised•$tatuber-r-Texas; -3945;
except--es--otherwise--provided-- t.c..,i.r. ---(Amendment
adopted -November -43;-4939>
See:-S:---Roils-Prima-Pae£e-Evidence:
Sueh-- roils-,--sdnmr--approve3--by--the-- ima#--ef
equalfzatton;-en-lr-espy-therefrom-eertifierUnr-by-the
rex--assessor-collector;--under--his--er--her--seal--ef
office;-shall-ire•-prma-facie-evidence-that--Che-tax-on
the -property -is -dao; -brei the -Facts -therein -stated -are
true--nnd--that•--aft--prerequtsltes--regtrfred--by--lam
pertaining--to-the,-fiery-inui -assessment-roE- tn.,— -and
renditten-ef-property-therefor-have-been-complied-with:
(Amendment -adopted -November -43;-3939*
See:-6:---8e33eetien-ef-Texesr
The -city vountxEr-ahatf-have-power-to--provide-for
the-prompts-collection-of•-taxesr-prescribe-Idumr-taxes
are--dee;--when--delinquent;--prescribe--penalties--end
interest -for -delinquent -renes; -end -may -allow -a -discount
for-nerence-payment-oE-taxes-at-the-dicer eerc rrvf -the
eenneii;-net-te-exeeed-the-same-provided-by-stete-laws;
Article--4455b;--Vernon+s--Texas--eivii--Statutes;--end
Artiele--Viii-fection--'H37--131snstftpti m--of--Texas;
provided--brat-tto•-person--shah--be-eiecl. -mean -or
eeEnefl-m mb , -phe-owes-any-detirxitrettt taxes-ta-the
city: --All -taxes -due-she-city-and-ail-finesrEorfeiture
and-penalties-ebeii-irecell..cllble•-mut-payable-only-in
current -memo, ar-currerrent--fum r-ef-the-ikrELet-States;
except--er-provided--bp-Artieir-RF; - S..,i,ion--6-vE-the
eenstitutien-ef-Tuxes:--(Amendment-adopted-November-43;
1939; -Amendment -adopted -April -5;-4986
See:-77---Valid-Beseription:
Any -end -nil- d....., 1ptiorrs-of--properly,--and-any-and
nil--dates,---year;__ valuations;-- tax.tions,---numbers;
quantities- er-emeturtrs......Lekned Mr-arry-assessment-rell
or-sheet;-land-tax-bookrpersonal-tax-boek;-or-deserip-
tions-eontained-in-any-book-or-roll-shaff-be-safficient
and-vend-**tetmtedei r-stated-in-whole-or-irr-part; -in
abbreviations;-contractions-t+1,,d.,--tetters;-eharae-
ters-or-figurer; -mrd-when- so•-made-er-eCet d--♦iuit-be
deemed-nnd-held-to-tr-Eu-My-ard•-fafriy-made-and-abated
the-same-had-tee+rvrtttee-ant-irr-£vtt: --No
error- or irregu+erity d+r -an y- saetr lioo4r -ar -paper -r e i a -
ting-te-the-levy;-assessment-or-equalization-er-cotlee-
t i o n- vE - the, -taxes - o* -the-tufty - shah- -in - tiny -manner
affect-or-impair-the-validity-%*-mr-(tel r-affeet-the
proceedings- for--collection-tbereoF;--bvt-the-Ix t} -may
introduce-extrinsic-evideru.m-,--f-it-desires-sv-to-do;
in-aid-theree£:--(Amendment-adopted-Nevember-43;-1939).
VIII - 3
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-B:---Belinquent-Tax-Sats: [Material superseded by Property Tax Code.]
(a) - -Ali -taxes-due-by-prypettr nor —a -appear
apon-the--tax-rails-of--the-city;- may-be-coifected•-by
snit--from--deiinquettta--end--forerlostrre--of--the--f£en
thereon-may-be-bed-ist- rtyc.vert-having-jurisdiction-ef
the --aures; --and--say--person--cake- ..1.,d1 -hare--purchased
property-eneumbered-with-e-lien-for-taxes-or-upon-which
taxes--are-due•-shalt--be-<McR-ss--te--sccctr-a
delinquent—taxpayer—aka- c,.m,uL-£nterpese--any-defense
except--such-vs•-{tis-roendor--might-have-made-butrte
persenaf--judgment-shaii-be-rendered-therefor-against
any-subsequent-prmiraser r-it-stre-1+47e-the-duty-ef -the
city-attorney-te-tease-suit-to-fie-filed-and-preseented
te-3ndgment-£or-thrco44-ectiorryrFvit-dek£ngaent-taxes
exceeding-twenty-f£ve-doiims-{fr25,{N}}1'£ttrilr-one-year
after-tbey -strati-became-deiiuyoot.-41er-etty-conned
may---euthorYee--rise---proseent £en--vF--mit--agains e
delinquent--taxpayers--erring--less--than--twenty-five
delfars-E$25:S8):
Eb)--Bach-snits-strait ire-/maaecut -fn-the-manner
provided-by-tive-,,oal-laws-vF-Texas-relative-thereto
and-£orecirsere-mrtl-cxecativcr-ha&r-sad-redempt£ort-made
fn--etre--manner- y.c.,...lfied--end- c,=..ltt=U-br--euctr-laws
applicable ---to--mun£e£pai-- p tions,----Ehmendment
adopted -November -23;-1939)
See:-9:---Extensions-and-Remissions:
In-rar<:ase-shall-any- -e£-tbe- -fe -remit;
discount-or-eempremfse-any-tax-legally-due-to-the-city;
except-by-the-city-mm=ii-vn moL1.m -duke-passed;-upon
advise -dn-writing-rot-the--e£ty-stt rrovi-antherit£ng
same:---The--city--eenneil--may--bygenerei--ord£nanee
appifeabfe-te-sit-taxpeyers-extend -the-time-when-taxes
ahai i-teCome-delitrquent•-attd-provide-tor-lite -rem ix a tart
of--penaitr-land--interest--apon--payment-orF-del£ngeent
taxea---�he-c1iS ...,..,...£t-shell-makrprwiaivus-to-bid
£n -property at -tax-sates-ivr-taxes- due -it• ,ulnar -there
are-no-bidders-offering-more-than-the-deiingaent-taxes;
penalty; -int --and-cu.,ts. - The-eoaneii- shai1--also
require-the-e£ty-sttorney-te-itt er me--in-sH -snits
ffteel-tot--taxes-upon-property urithin-the-tity-tr-ail
instances--wham-texas--art--due--the---ei tyi--thereon:
EMendment-adopted-November-43;-f939)
VIII - 4
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. le 2. Authority to Issue Bonds.
(a) The city council shall have the power and
authority;-tit-it--sv-eieets; by ordinance resolution
duly passed, to borrow money on the credit o the a city
for yo,..........t improvements and may issue bonds of the
city therefor. It shall also have the power and is
hereby authorized to issue bonds for the purpose of
refunding outstanding valid bonds of the city.
(b) Nobunts-shah-be--iaaued-ivr-arg--purpose
exeept--fot--permanent-improvemetns--mtd-to—refund—out-
standing -vaii. -bonds-of--the-city; No bonds shall be
issued for a term of longer than one year permanent
improvements or to refund outstanding bonds at the same
or a higher rate of interest and for such maturities
that the aggregate amount to be paid on refunding,
principal and interest, will exceed the aggregate
amount due, principal and interest, on the entire
outstanding issues bonds proposed to be refunded,
without --an- eeiee0oir-therefor unless approved by a
majority vote of the qualified voters of the city
voting at an election called for such purpose. The
city-eoene1i-shaii-psescri1,e--true-procedure-for-calling
and -,arid£ ir-sneh-slactionar-shah--define-tier-voting
precincts -and -shah -provide ior-tire-retimr-and-canvase
of tom-boners--cast•-et--such-elections:---Ff--et--such
eteetion-a- majority-of-the—vote—shalt-be-4v favor -of
creating- -sucir -a--debt-or--refunding-outsisrrdi.+iy-valid
bands-of•-the-city,--it-sham-be-iowfut-for--Nie-city
council —tar -issue--bonds--as- ,...,p...,..1 -in--tire-ordinance
submitting-same,-ixrt,22-a-majoadty-w -the•-sate-polIed
shall -be -against-the -creation -of -sneh-debt-or-refunding
eneh-bonds;-the-city-council-ahalB-be-without-authority
to-issue-the-bonds:--In-ati-eases-when-the-city-conn£,
shalt-o.l an-ebeet£on-for-the-fssnance-of--bumds•-of
the-eity;-£t-shat+-et-the-same-time-sabm£t-the-question
whether-or-not-totwo -shall•-be-levied-upon-the-property
e£-the-city-for-tie-purpose-of-payiang-thc--i oterest-on
the--brnMaacid--to--create--a--ahtiriog-itmd -for--their
redemption---In-all-elections-to-determine-the-expendi-
tare-cam-money-or-the-as.....o,, liorraF-debt?-vnrty-these
ehai+-be-qualified-to-vote-who-pay-taxes-on-property-in
the -city; -provided; -that -no -poll -tax -for -the -payment -of
debts—thus--incurred-sheii-.be.-Levied-anter-tum-pereons
debarred-frem-voting-in-relation-thereto:
(c) No bonds shall be issued drawing more than
the maximum rate of interest per annum authorized by
state law and-they-ehaii-sot-hesvld--for-less -than -par
and -accrued-interest:--+»-bonds--upon
their--face-tom-purpose--for--which-they-are-issued.
(Amendments -adopted -November -23; -1939; -July -t3;-1968)
See:-11:--Bond-and-Warrant-haw-Applicable:
(a) (d) Se for -es- eppiicmddreaand-root i.....,.rsistent
herewith; the Bond and Warrant Law of 1931, as hereto-
fore amended, shall govern the contracts of the city
and revenue bonds, certificates of obligation, notes or
warrants issued by it.
(b)--Any-sfnaing-faetd-may-fie hreested-±an-bonds-of
any-,otomy-11r-4'neas--o£--the-seater -v£•-the--Bnited
States;-or-the-purchase-of-valid-Awonds•vF-tie-city-net
yet deep in arty-saw..-stfes--autherized for
investment-of--atm-state-schoo £and:--Any-pe.s.,..-who
shat t-siiiiiv+iy-or-knewfngiy-divert-er- use said- £and
for -any other-purpose-thatr-created;-or hereitr-anthe-
rfzed--br-1-fnvested;--shaft.-fie-deemed--gritty-of--a
felony-and-sebjeet-00-proseenefen-as-provided-ander-the
general--taws--far-d+s ion--cr-c.,..+i.,.immr-of--funds
belonging-to-any-mnn£eipa1£ty-o£-the-state:-4Amendment
adopted -November -23;-1939)
VIII - 5
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 2. Authority to Issue Bonds.
(a) The city council shall have the
power and authority by resolution duly
passed, to borrow money on the credit of the
city and may issue bonds of the city there-
for. It shall also have the power and is
hereby authorized to issue bonds for the
purpose of refunding outstanding bonds of
the city.
(b) No bonds shall be issued for a term
of longer than one year or to refund out-
standing bonds at the same or a higher rate
of interest and for such maturities that the
aggregate amount to be paid on refunding,
principal and interest, will exceed the
aggregate amount due, principal and inter-
est, on the entire outstanding bonds pro-
posed to be refunded, unless approved by a
majority vote of the qualified voters of the
city voting at an election called for such
purpose.
(c) No bonds shall be issued drawing
more than the maximum rate of interest per
annum authorized by state law.
(d) The Bond and Warrant Law of 1931,
as amended, shall govern the contracts of
the city and revenue bonds, certificates of
obligation, notes or warrants issued by it.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-34r--Hotel-6eeapaney-Tax: [All material deleted.]
(a)--The-city-coane£l-shall-have-the-power-to-levy
end-ivllc.,1 -upon--the-cost--of-occupancy-on--eny-room
prey £ded-im,nry-hotel-or-other-ba£id£ng-irrldtie3r-the
pub£fe--mar;-- for-- a- _•!-hmr,---obtain--sicep£ng
aeeemmedat£ons;---exeladleg---hospitals;---sanitoriams;
naraing-homes, imrtd-relig£eaa;-cbmritebie-vr-edaeatien
organiaat£ons;--a--tax--not--emeeding-e--rete--of--two
percent-E396)-vf-tit,tomridet+ o*rimfd-ehe-eperater-ef
sack-itnoel--or-ether-4mdidivg-by-the-vccopanr-of -such
room-or-apace;-irm Tided-thet--sIme*-tsar-ahat- notr-be
imposed-upon-the-occupancy-ef-a-permanent-rea£dent:
(b)--in-the-evert--such-tax-£a-levied-iy-the-e £ty
eeaneil;-everr immmtmndividual-,- c.,.p.,.ate-or-ether-
wise)-owttl.Yrg,--eperat£ngriatareging-or-t.,nt, 1Hr g -any
hotel-or-ether-ba£ld£nn-shall-collect-saeh-tax-£er-the
8£ty-of-eorpas-8hr£st£;
(e)--En-the-Evetir-such-tax-is-levied by-the-e£ty
canoelirtherproeeedr-theree£-eharr be-used-vrcly-£or
the -Tan se•vi-eneenragleg- the•-grovth-o£-Htomtet-and
eenventien---acllvity--and---adverbeimgr---44tdded.--by
amendment-adopted-da£y-£37-i968)
VIII - 6
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE VIIIIX. PUBLIC UTILITIES, FRANCHISES AND LEASES
Sec. 1. Inalienability of Public Property.
The right --of control and use of the public
streets, hbghwaye3 sidewalks, alleys, bridges, parks,
public squares;-pubHr-piaees--and buildings and any
other public property of the city is hereby declared`to
be inalienable by the city, except by ordinances not in
conflict with the provisions of this charter; provided,
however, the council may by ordinance grant, or autho-
rize an officer or employee of the city to grant,
sidetrack or switch privilege easements to common
carriers to -afford -snitch-privi±eges-and-eonneetions-to
the-owners-ta-7+sers vE-any-industries-gien(.sror busi-
ness -establishments, and daily, weekly or monthly or
annual leases or use privileges;-in-whore-er-in-part; of
eity--euditvrivaa-,--halls;-ixoatr-doeka-and--other public
streets, sidewalks, alleys,bridges, parks, public
buildings and any other pubic property, ba£id£ngs-and
facilities; all upon such terms and with the imposition
of such conditions and limitations in such easements and
leases or use privileges as the council may elect; -and
with --the- councf-having-the--right--at--any -time--to
f e r f e i e -arty- stmt -easement -end-arse--privfle ge - i r r e e p e e-
tive-,rf•-whether-vr-not--such-right-of- fo,.fciture•-be
epeeifted-inrsuch- a meat-er-use-privil..g...,. No act
or omission by the council or any officer or agent of
the city shall be construed to grant, renew, extend or
amend by estoppel or indirection any right, franchise,
lease, easement or use permit affecting said public
streets, highways; sidewalks, alleys, bridges, parks,
public squares; -pubiie- ploc.a -and-other buildings and
any other public property of--ere-city, (Amendment
adopted -Mer- 5;-3455)
Sec. 2. Power to Grant Franchise or Lease.
(a) The council shall have the power by ordinance
to grant, renew, and extend all franchises of all
public utilities of every character operating within
the city and all leases of property of the city; and,
with the consent of the franchise holder or the lessee,
to amend the same; provided, however, that (1) no
franchise shall be granted for a term of more than
thirty (38) years; (2) no lease covering any portion of
the property of the city embracing a portion of the
presently existing waters or submerged lands of Corpus
Christi Bay which have been patented to the city by the
State of Texas shall be granted for a term of more than
sixty fee) years, nor shall such lease grant to the
lessee thereunder any right to erect or maintain on the
property covered by such lease any structure or build-
ing with the exception of yacht basins, restaurants,
buildings for the housing of bay front concessions and
uses permitted by the city zoning ordinance in bay
front use zoning district;--beat--aibpa,-- plan,, --dry
doeksrbreakweter-and-jetties7-nor-eha33-any-seek-,lease
be -g. e..L..d c..cert-tn-w..f.,.ndty-Mitlt-the-iaus-zrF-the
State-c&-Fexas; and (3) no lease covering any other
property of the 'CIES, shall be granted for a term of
more than sixty (6e) years; -end --(4). no franchise or
lease on any property of the city whatseerer shall be
granted, renewed, or extended for a term of more than
five (5) years unless there is submitted to the quali-
fied voters of the city, at an election duly called for
such purpose, the question of whether or not the
council should enact the particular ordinance granting,
IX- 1
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE IX. PUBLIC UTILITIES, FRANCHISES
AND LEASES
Sec. 1. Inalienability of Public Property.
The control and use of the public
streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, parks,
public buildings and any other public
property of the city is declared to be
inalienable by the city, except by ordi-
nances not in conflict with the provisions
of this charter; provided, however, the
council may by ordinance grant, or autho-
rize an officer or employee of the city to
grant, sidetrack or switch privilege ease-
ments to common carriers, and daily, week-
ly, monthly or annual leases or use privi-
leges of public streets, sidewalks, alleys,
bridges, parks, public buildings and any
other public property, all upon such terms
and with the imposition of such conditions
and limitations in such easements and
leases or use privileges as the council may
elect. No act or omission by the council
or any officer or agent of the city shall
be construed to grant, renew, extend or
amend by estoppel or indirection any right,
franchise, lease, easement or use permit
affecting said public streets, sidewalks,
alleys, bridges, parks, public buildings
and any other public property.
Sec. 2. Power to Grant Franchise or Lease.
(a) The council shall have the power
by ordinance to grant, renew, and extend
all franchises of all public utilities of
every character operating within the city
and all leases of property of the 'city;
and, with the consent of the franchise
holder or the lessee, to amend the same;
provided, however, that
(1) no franchise shall be granted for
a term of more than thirty years;
(2) no lease covering any portion of
the property of the city embracing a portion
of the presently existing waters or sub-
merged lands of Corpus Christi Bay which
have been patented to the city by the State
of Texas shall be granted for a term of
more than sixty years, nor shall such lease
grant to the lessee thereunder any right to
erect or maintain on the property covered
by such lease any structure or building
with the exception of yacht basins, restau-
rants, buildings for the housing of bay
front concessions and uses permitted by the
city zoning ordinance in bay front use
zoning district; and
(3) no lease covering any other proper-
ty of the city shall be granted for a term
of more than sixty years.
No franchise or lease on any property of
the city shall be granted, renewed, or
extended for a term of more than five years
unless there is submitted to the qualified
voters of the city, at an election duly
called for such purpose, the question of
whether or not the council should enact the
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
renewing or extending such particular franchise or
lease, and a majority of such qualified voters voting
at such election favor the enactment of seeh-particular
the ordinance. The question of whether or not the
council should enact any particular franchise or lease
for a term of five (Si years or less than -five -ES)
years may be by-the-tonncii submitted to the qualified
voters of the city;-at-an-e£eetion-duly-eai£ed-for-sneh
purpose; and if- mcir-question--be-slr-anbmitted--seeh
particular in such event the ordinance shall not be
enacted unless the-ssme--be approved by a majority of
the qualified voters voting at such election. (Amend -
ment-adopted-3nly-13;-1968%
fb)--if-at-the-time-a-regnest-is-made-for-the-city
te-grant;-renew;-elAxmM-oremend :r -franchiser -the -city
is-therengaged•-in- fntnishing-simrElar-merrieer-power;
energyr--fvei-roe-substance--which--£a-,,..,p..a,.J
furnished-by-the-party-seeking-ouch-frenchiae;-renewal;
extensten-or em....dme..L; -then-such--franciriser-renewal;
extension--or-am..,.Jmc..L; -shall-Z.,,..L..i..-the•-previafon
that-the-titylAh*1-have-the-right-et-eny-time-within
the-lust-taro--Fi}-years-of-the-tests•ilereo+-to-porehase
the-property-of--tire-pnbiit--utility fta..,Lise--holder
which -la--situated-within-tixe.-corporate-limits vF-the
city-c+-2erpes- n_.+ -R+ i -texas;--rant-utilized-ice-een-
nection-with-iC-vperat..,..., -ender-weir fr..,hJw -re-a
priee-equivalent-to-the-then-fair-valve-of-sneh-preper-
ty;-with-the fa.. Lw.a-to-be-taiten-ii,ty-ameamb-and-the
method-for-determining-sneh-priee-to-be -as -specified-in
item-k-of-section-5-of-this-artieie7-and-if-at-the-time
a-request-is-made-fortinrirty-bo-grant,--renews-extend
or-amend-s•-franchise,--eke-e£ty-is-cotBothe-engaged-in
furnishing --s£mtlar- ___ lee -power;--energy;--feei--or
substance -M1rich -isproposed-to•-be--£vnrtalrec}-try--the
party- .,....},l..s -snehfranchise;--renewa•Y,--�..h...s Sore -or
amendment;-emcee-reels-franchise;-xenewsi-, t.. L....., 1.... -or
amendment--may;--in--the--diseretien--of--the--council;
contain -the -right --t -P. ,has,, -provision--to
hereinabove-in-this-peregrepir,---E1mendnent-adopted-May
£5;-1955)
(New subsection (b) to replace (c), (d) and (e).]
le/--Provided;--however—„---that--leaser---Ear-not
exceeding-iiity-{30} years-may-briymott vn-portions
of-eirportr-property-where-the--lessee-is- o geted-to
bniid-e--building-which--ir-expected-to-have-ir-useful
life-ionger-theo-the-termvf-Che-lease-with-a-building
of- e-crosm nraer -valve-withthe-satoc-of--the-leaser
which-will-revert-rt-to-the-city-at-the-term£nation-of-the
leaner--Saeh-an-airport-lease-may-be-granted-w£theet-an
eleetionr--(Amendment-adopted-3nly-13;-1968%
(d) --Reserved-
{Editoris-;Arte---Eharter-amendment- lecLiorr-uf-Angnst
113 --i99•'rr- . cY�aled--Art :-i+iFY-'§2%d•}--concexring--an
excepption--te--the--eleetien--requirement;--Artr--Vllf;
54EaE(07-authvrfeHtg-ttm--city--ta- g, eoL ,--renew;--or
extend -a -franchise -or lea.,..: --Art: -\ S,--frEEdi-derfved
from -an -amendment-adopted -April -5;-1988ri.
Ee)--Tito-city-eounefi-shaii-be-anthorited;-witheat
requiring--am-election;- ia-enblease--for-no-er re -than
thirty-E38)-years-property-belonging-to-another-govern-
mental-mil-ey—when-thet--ent-fty-reserves-tire- .. ial.L -to
approve-sneh-lease7--EAmendment-adopted-April-5;-19881
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
particular ordinance granting, renewing or
extending such particular franchise or
lease, and a majority of such qualified
voters voting at such election favor the
enactment of the ordinance. The question
of whether or not the council should enact
any particular franchise or lease for a
term of five years or less may be submitted
to the qualified voters of the city; and in
such event the ordinance shall not be
enacted unless approved by a majority of
the qualified voters voting at such elect-
ion.
(b) Leases or subleases for terms not
exceeding sixty years may be granted on any
properties in the city without an election,
save and except any properties embracing
any portion of the presently existing waters
or submerged lands of Corpus Christi Bay
which have been patented to the city by the
State of Texas.
IX - 2 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 3. Ordinance Granting Franchise or Lease.
(a) Every ordinance granting, renewing, extending
or amending a peb£ie-atiiity franchise or a lease of
property of the city shall be read at three (3) regular
meetings of the council, and shall not be finally acted
upon until thirty f30 days after the first reading
thereof. Within five (5) days following each of the
three f0 readings of the ordinance, the—foil—text
thereof a description of the franchise or lease,
including the names of the parties, the term, payments
to the City and the purpose of the franchise or lease
shall be published one time in some a newspaper of
general circulation in the city, and the expense of
such publication shall be borne by the prospective
franchise holder or lessee. Copies of the full text of
any such ordinance shall be made available to the
public at no charge in the office of the city secreta-
ry. With the exception of any ordinance authorized by
election as provided herein, No such ordinance grant-
ing, renewing, extending or amendinga lease or fran-
chise of more than one year shalbecome effective
until the expiration of sixty (60 days following the
date of its final adoption by the council, and every
such ordinance;-frenehise-or-lease shall be subject to
the referendum procedure provided by state law, Article
1181, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended now or
in the future. (Amendment--adopted--May--45;--1955;
Amendment--adopted--April---57-3,9801r-amendment--adopted
Angeet-8.8 -1984)
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
charter, every ay ordinance granting or authorizing
the execution of a lease having a term of more -than -one
i)-year-fia.nee
t--not-mere--r-five-(5)-Seers-- l -have
eot£ee-o£-thriirsr-snd--second. ...-11,.b-by-pab}fe£ah£ng-a
etatement-in-e-aewspepec-t gu.<.a5-- ertabion-£n-the
efty-orre--time-after-eactr-of-said-recd gs--an&-within
six -f6) -days -of -the -respective -reading; -which -statement
shah-to-ttr-the-effeet-that-the property-deaertbeet-fn
the-Jesse-is-authorised-to-be-leased-by-said-ordinanee;
stating --the- teem.. -of--each--leaser--and--reciting--the
consideration—or-rental- pLvvided-fir-such- ieese: --The
cost -of-such-noeice- fie-beme-by-the-lessee:--Any
ordinance-grenttTog•-or-entharizing--the-execution-vE-a
lease-having-t-teiTmvf-leas-then one year or less may
be finally passed and the lease authorized without
publication of any notice, and in cases of declaration
of emergency by -the -mayor may be passed without neces-
sity of three (3) readings. (Amendment-..1.,pt..d -July
137-8968)
Sec. 4. Transfer of Franchise or Lease.
No publie-ntiiity franchise or lease of property
of the city shall be transferred by the holder thereof
except with the approval of the council expressed by
ordinance, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. (Amendment -adopted -May -45;-£955)
IX -3
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 3. Ordinance Granting Franchise or
Lease.
(a) Every ordinance granting, renew-
ing, extending or amending a franchise or a
lease of property of the city shall be read
at three regular meetings of the council,
and shall not be finally acted upon until
thirty days after the first reading there-
of. Within five days following each of the
three readings of the ordinance, a descrip-
tion of the franchise or lease, including
the names of the parties, the term, pay-
ments to the City and the purpose of the
franchise or lease, shall be published one
time in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city, and the expense of such publi-
cation shall be borne by the prospective
franchise holder or lessee. Copies of the
full text of any such ordinance shall be
made available to the public at no charge
in the office of the city secretary. With
the exception of any ordinance authorized
by election as provided herein, no ordi-
nance granting, renewing, extending or
amending a lease or franchise of more than
one year shall become effective until the
expiration of sixty days following the date
of its final adoption by the council, and
every such ordinance shall be subject to
referendum procedure provided by state law,
Article 1181, Vernon's Texas Civil Sta-
tutes, as amended now or in the future.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of this charter, any ordinance grant-
ing or authorizing the execution of a lease
having a term of one year or less may be
finally passed and the lease authorized
without publication of any notice, and in
cases of declaration of emergency may be
passed without necessity of three readings.
Sec. 4. Transfer of Franchise or Lease.
No franchise or lease of property of
the city shall be transferred by the holder
thereof except with the approval of the
council expressed by ordinance, which
approval shall not be unreasonably with-
held.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 5. Regulation of Franchises and Public Utili-
ties.
Every-grenti- rermmmei-_: r+ -ion i r-amendment-ef-a
franehise-te-a-peblie-ability;-and-every-pnbife-utility
or--other-eempany l--ffrm-or-fnd£vfdnak-vsilur-streets;
pubi£e-property-er-easements;-whether-or-not-franch£ae;
whether -so- v..,.rt.l...}-in-rtlxrrord£eranee-or-Fr_c?ri-ad-or
not;--sheH-- be- -sob j ee t - to• -tine--r £ gh t - vE -the— - c oan c i i
Except as limited by state or federal law, the city
shall have the following rights to regulate franchises
and any public utilities operating in the city, whether
under franchise or otherwise:
(a) To forfeit any such franchise by-erdinanee at
any time for failure of the holder thereof to comply
with the terms of the franchise, but such power shall
be exercised only by ordinance duly adopted after
notice and hearing;-snd-=in-ease--of-nn--appeal-within
sixty- (60--days-tile-,effect-ef-lr-forfeiture-chalk-be
suspended--unit,--judie'Fai•- d�La..niieetzom.---The--net£ee
shall-sbalr-wherein--tire-fienchise--hoiden-or-ntiifty
company;-firmroz--fm£tvidea-has-fiied-txr-camply-with
the-terms-of-the-franehise;-or-with-the-requirements-of
this-eharter-and-the-ordinances-and-reguiatiens-adepted
hereunder.
(b) To adopt reasonable regulations concerning
the use and restoration of the streets, easements and
other public property, and to adopt reasonable regu-
lations to insure safe, efficient and continuous
service to the public.
(c) To require such expansion of plants --and
facilities as are necessary to provide adequate service
to the public, taking into consideration the cost of
the extension and the rates charged for the service. '
(d) To require every franchisee or public utility
or- f.a-noise -header to furnish to the city, without
cost to the city, full information regarding the
location, character and extent of all facilities of
such franchisee or public utility or-fram,hise-tsorlder
in, aFFT-717577731. used upon the streets, alleys,
easements and other public or private property in the
city; and to regulate and control the location, reloca-
tion or removal of such facilities in public property
without cost to the city.
(e) To require every franchisee or public utility
or—franchise—holder to allow other franchisees or
public utilities to use its tracks, poles, bridges,
tunnels and viaducts, wherever-intthr-jt.Us,ftt-ef-the
council--such-use--shall--be--in--t-pnbiie--interest;
provided that the use does not materially interfere
with the-nae-.I.c.cor -by-bht-ewner-for-its the owner's
purposes nor materially impair the safety of said
facilities and-that-in-sneh-event-the-eonneil-shaii-fix
a-reesonabie-rente3-. o•-be-paid--to-.the.-owner-of•-the
feetifty-for-lmeir-use -after-notice-to--tire-interested
parties -and -e -hearing -of -the -facts.
(f) To prescribe the form of accounts to be kept
by any franchisee or public utility or --franchise
heider7-provided--that;-in--5ns 1neee•-where-'the•-pub3£e
utility-or-itenchisrimidersht+1-ieep-its-aeeennts-fn
aceerdanee-lith-ir-system--00-41ccosmty-eceeptnbie -to
state--er--federa--regtrlftorr--agenrbm -suc}r-forsr-ef
accounts-shelf-be-aeeeptable-te-the-conn£,.
(g) To examine and audit at any time during the
regular business hours, the accounts and other records
of any franchisee or public utility or --franchise
holder.
IX -4
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 5. Regulation of Franchises and
Public Utilities.
Except as limited by state or federal
law, the city shall have the following
rights to regulate franchisees and any
public utilities operating in the city,
whether under franchise or otherwise:
(a) To forfeit any such franchise at
any time for failure of the holder to
comply with the terms of the franchise, but
such power shall be exercised only by
ordinance duly adopted after notice and
hearing.
(b) To adopt reasonable regulations
concerning the use and restoration of the
streets, easements and other public property,
and to adopt reasonable regulations to
insure safe, efficient and continuous
service to the public.
(c) To require the expansion of
facilities as are necessary to provide
adequate service to the public, taking into
consideration the cost of the extension and
the rates charged for the services.
(d) To require every franchisee or
public utility to furnish to the city,
without cost to the city, full information
regarding the location, character and
extent of all facilities of such franchisee
or public utility in, over, under or used
upon the streets, alleys, easements and
other public or private property in the
city; and to regulate and control the
location, relocation or removal of such
facilities in public property without cost
to the city.
(e) To require every franchisee or
public utility to allow other franchisees
or public utilties to use its tracks,
poles, bridges, tunnels and viaducts,
provided that the use does not materially
interfere with the owner's purposes nor
materially impair the safety of said facili-
ties.
(f) To prescribe the form of accounts
to be kept by any franchisee or public
utility.
(g) To examine and audit at any time
during regular business hours, the accounts
and other records of any franchisee or
public utility.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(h) To require annual and other reports, includ-
ing reports on the local operations of the franchisee
or public utility or-franehise—hoider, which shall be
Ti such form and contain such information taken from
the books and records of the company as the eeune£a
city shall prescribe.
(i) To require and collection of any compensation
and or rental not now or hereafter prohibited by the
laws of -this -state.
(j) To require an franchisee or math public
utility or-f,a..d.ise-itolWav who requests an increase
in rates, charges or fares, to reimburse the city for
fifty percent f500 of reasonable expenses incurred in
employing rate consultants to eendeet-investigations-,
present -evidence --and advise the eennei} city on such
requested increase.
[Entirely new text for subsection (k).1
Ek4--To-patcheserAhnr,the-city-st-any-timet-where
provided--for-irr-the--£ranehisa--or-regtrim ed&-44,--thfs
eharter;-within-thelest•-two-E2}-years-af-ti e--time-of
any--franchise-the-property--of-the L.o, l.ise--he}der
which--s--aftaate&-within-the-eorporate-ifmits--of-the
city-oF-eorpas- an7r st hr-Texesy-Butt-nt£a£aed-ivy-een-
neetlen-withrSHarsrperetiems-ander-such-Shtam Ha r -et -e
price-equ£vaaent-ed-the-then-fair-vane-of-such-proper-
tyr--Ehe-detetm mmtCimrvF-the-then-fait- re.b r-of-sneh
property--sire»-te1 -into--aeeotnt- ofrly-the--tangfb}e
physfen}-propettr-end•-ne-roaiue-siratf-be-given--to-the
franehise-or-to-ugood-wiiiu-or-to-°going-eoneernu-or-to
ether-intangibles:--fiath-rightrvfkite-city-to-purchase
sneh--property-.La11,-if--exere£sed;--be-dour-in--the
fel/owing-manner:
Eft--At--aay-time-Irierin-the--££rat-year-of
said-lesb•-two-+2.)--year-period-of-the-franchise
term;-the-coaneii-nay oc,6. -notice to be given -to
the--franchise-}raider--that--the-city-desires--to
parehaae-sneh-property; .ettdt:pmr-suety-girder-being
given-the-eity-secretary-shall-give-such-notice-to
such-franchise-header-
�3-rom-tlre-e}ate-of
the-aforesaid-sotice-ttmfiaiderrof-sneh-franehise
sha}}--submit-ta-the-city-e--eompiete--detaf}ed
inventory-of-the-property-of-sneh-franchise-he}der
which-is-sititeted-wtHritt-the-c�.,..,.ale-F•imtts-of
the -0 t-rof-corpus- el..isLl-and-utilized-din-een-
neetion-with-its- o,....ationssmder-aces-franchise;
and--deaatlest•-rasps--showing-tilc--iocat£on-cr -such
property;-and-sneh- E.,.��..Llsr-haider's--estimatr-e£
the -then -icier ?n5 e-of-atteh-properL eiricir-woo}d
be-an-aeeeptable-priee-for-sneh-property:
i3)--The-
shall-bare-sr t.e. io3 -of-sixty-{(,E}j-days--after-the
receipt-fry-the--etty-of--the- ..f... es,.1+-franehise
ho}der+s--terve eoiy-im-wh£eh--re--egrer-uyon--the
aforesaid--then-icier-wine;--and--slwnid -the)-be
enable-to-v+gr r -w tfriu-sneh-period•-the-aforesaid
then-feir-vaine—sholi-t deters,, by a board -of
arbitration-eensisting-of-i*n {3 . m.wLc.s -to-be
appefnted-sn--f rbbowa r-one-member-ta-be-appointed
by—the—franchise.- hol.1,,-i,inhirr-the--per£ed--ef
fifteen-{354-dsys4o-tlowizrg•l-he , dation-ef-the
a£oresa£d-sixty-{.640-dsy pc.103;ro0r-member-te-be
appofated--by-the -council--mate}n--titer-period--of
fifteen-4}5-days-ioi4owingthe prof -the
oforesaid-sixty-f60-day-peried;-and-these-two-4ft
se--appointed--shah--lrittdsr-+E teeter--Ei5}--days
IX - 5
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(h) To require annual and other
reports, including reports on the local
operations of the franchisee or public
utility, which shall be in such form and
contain such information taken from the
books and records of the company as the
city shall prescribe.
(i) To require collection of any
compensation or rental not now or hereafter
prohibited by law.
(j) To require any franchisee or
public utility who requests an increase in
rates, chargee or fares, to reimburse the
city for fifty percent of reasonable
expenses incurred in employing rate consul-
tants to advise the city on such requested
increase.
(k) To regulate by ordinance the
rates, charges and fares of every fran-
chisee or public utility operating in the
city to the extent allowed by law; provided
that no such ordinance shall be passed as
an emergency measure. Any public utility
or franchisee requesting an increase in its
rates, charges or fares shall have, at the
hearing on such request, the burden of
establishing by clear and convincing
evidence the value of its property and the
amount and character of its expenses and
revenues. No franchisee or public utility
shall institute any legal action to contest
any rate, charge or fare fixed by the
council until such public utility has filed
a motion for rehearing with the council
specifically setting out each ground of its
complaint against the rate, charge or fare
fixed by the council, and until the council
shall have acted upon such motion, or had a
period of sixty days within which to act
upon such motion for rehearing.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK -DP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
thereafter -appoint -tier It l.,l-o.Lit.ator-she-she}}
be -e-1 r-registered-yn,Lsslonii-,.,,,ince“ --if
the-franchise-tordersirr1-1- c1U.... -fail-to-furnish
to--the-city-the-aforessid--iTwentory--and--maps
within -the -period above-so--speeif£ed-y--fe+l-to
appoint-its-arbitrator-within-tile-aforespeetfted
fifteen -415} -lily -periods -then-the-x.o..n..ii--may
appoint -ties- ... bit.at.,. -£or-tile-- ri a -he}der:
i f-Kier-tae-{�-}-arb£trnters-sterl4-fa££-to--agree
npon-end- epparint -the-third- wtritret.ox--within-the
eforespeeif£ed-fifteen-{4,5*dey-period;-then-upon
written--apps£eation--by--the--eonneii--the--third
arbitrator-may-qbr-appointed-by- any-gvatiiked-and
acting- jedg r lx&-fixe-B£a trio t-Eom t-1*-the-Unf ted
States-vs,L5..d -to-the-eorpna-Orr- ertrl--Biv£s£on;
Seathern-iHmtm-lir-of-Tean,--bs-whom-the--cone£}
may-leppi --S r-sach-
jadge-o£-sach-iHstrlM-0oart#-the-8nfted-Seaeea
sheu£d--f8£-l-to--so-eppoirt--the-ttdani-arbitra ter
within-fifteen-fi5)-days-after-sneh-appifeation-be
fffed-witrgYna,--then-apon-writterr-appkicatint-by
the-eeane£i-the-third-a.btt.et.,. fray -be -appointed
by-any-qualified-snd-scKiogryudge-of-eery-diatrtet
court-e£-Nneeea-loamy;-Texas;-to-whom-the-connci£
may-2pply- iorsneh--appo£atmeot,--prmirdireg-saeh
application -be -made -in -the -order -of -their -creation
as-Bistriet-ihetet`IXEift les-0vamp:--ihe-decision
of-the-bosed-o&erbitretors,-i -a-majority-there-
o£;--shelf-fie-made--wfthfn-forty-five-{464--days
after -the -appointment -o£ -the -third -arbitrator; -end
in-Kier-event-the-beard;-ox--a-tma term y -thereof ;
fails-terimiler-a-decision-with£n-svctr per. i.,d r -new
arbitrators-ahaii-ier
none-imd--been-prev£onsi}-,seh...tW: --The-cyst:-ef
the -arbitrator -appointed -by -the -city -she}} -be -paid
by-the-city-erre}--the-test-of-the- erbitreeor ap
poin ted-by-tore-fra...,h i se -hof der-shaii- fir -paid-by
the- =-- =me-he}der-snd--the--mK--of-the-third
orb£ tea ter-shei£-be-paid- tne--hal+-by-the rofty-and
one-half-by-the-franeh£se-he£der-
(4)--Spon-the-detmand:retiorrvE-Nee-then-fair
va}ae- itJ... -by--agreement-or-by--said-board--of
arbitrators;-the-eity-shaft-be-aitowed-s-period-of
sixty -{{,p} -days -for d..lceml....li.,.r-of-zdretrer-or
net-the--city-eoane£i-shell-sabmit-to-the-peeper
end-qualifiedm--nersvf-they--ahattrr-prepoe£tion
of- -_ __ :__ -or-net-the-city--st+ould—acquire--Che
property-arr,nArleer•-to-parehase-fry-Kimottyr-and
issue-bonds-reelniFfil Em e-smourr -to-pay-therefor;
and-itr-the-event-tnr-eounett-shaii-ideterminr-to
submit-sneh-proposition-to-the-quifffed-voters-o£
the-etty;-sneh-efeetien-shaii-be-held-within-sixty
E60-days-from-the-date-of-saeh-determination:
(5)--in-the-event-that-such-proposition-she}}
carry--arid-the--kasnance-crf•-bonds-in-authorised;
then-the-city-shak-heve-ninety-0180--daps-wfthfn
which-te-soil-saeh-bends-and-to-have-available-the
proceeds -thereof -for -the -purchase -of -said -property
and--be-sliLr-te--eomp£ete--the-ixtrciese-of--eafd
property:
E6i--The-t£mr-for-action-by-richer. r .tp-in
any-tnstenee-shaii.-be-....t.....6d fvr--saeh-period-aa
sneh-party-v.ey-be-z strained-ty-}udEetak-decree:
fAmendment-adopted-Hay-S5;-1955)
IX -6
(All material deleted.]
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 6. Regulations of Leases.
Every grant, renewal, extension or amendment of a
lease of property of the city, whether so provided in
the lease or not, shall be subject to the right of the
council city:
(1) To terminate such lease by-ordinenee at any
time for failure of the lessee to comply with the terms
of the lease or the terms of this section, such power
to be exercised only by ordinance duly adopted after
notice and hearing.
(2) To impose reasonable regulations to insure
proper care, maintenance and upkeep of the property of
the city.
(3) To prescribe the form of accounts to be kept
by every lessee in -instances -wherein if the rental or
the license fees payable to the city (Ware determined
in whole or in part by the volume of bus Ness done by
the leasee er-by-any-seies-er-revenues-of-the-lessee.
(4) To examine and audit at any time during
regular business hours the accounts and other records
of any the lessee.
(5) To require annual and other reports, includ-
ing reports on the operations of the lessee, which
shall be in such form and contain such information as
the council city shall prescribe. fMmendment-as1 pted
Nay -25;-1955)
See:-9:---Regnintion-of-Rates:
The- a nntelA--sha}}-},aye--fo}}-power- alt-. -notice
end--hear£ng;--to--regulate--by--ordinance--the--rates;
charges-and-feres-vf- reit' pubbic-sstiriity-er-franchise
holder- operetfng-fn-the•-eity7-pEvvided--that-.n .-sneh
ordinance-shah-be-passed-as-an-emergent'-meaaarer--Any
pub l ie --utility-- or--i-renchirar-holder--requesting --an
increase-in-its-relves,-zhnrxem vr-Parer-sha}}-have;-at
the-hearing-on-sneh-request;-the-burden-of-establishing
by --m ear-' -convincing--evidence--tire-valor-of--its
property-ermd-tira-amomtb-and-cheraetervf•-fts-expenses
and -r venues:---Ne-pabi.b -utility-or- _-_.: iris., -heider
shall-institute--any-beget-aetion-trrrontest•-any-rate;
charge-ve lure•-Ebxelf-by-the-council Imi-ii-sneh-public
utility-Ins-iienehise--heider-inn -flied--a-motiorr-fur
rehearing- c itti.-tire--ceanef i- „p..ci8 raiip- ....t ting--eut
each -a....,...1 v.F-fes-comp}aint-egeirrst-- e--re0e--charge
er--fesr-fixed-(1--the-coancill -mvS-until--tits-eennefi
shah-have-ln t.ed-vpotr-sneh-motion; -or-(lad-ir-period-o f
sixty- **-nut's-within-which-te-aet-tiporr-sucir-motion
fur-rehearing:--(Amendment-adepted-Nay-55;-1955>
Sec. 8 7. Effect on Franchises -Existing -Prier
to -May -25;-8955 Existing Contracts.
itis -net -1 --purpose-of- I.hL -section-Ins.-other
sections --pertaining - to--6ramctri sexy --leases --and. -pub i is
ntilittes-to•-amend-or--abrogate-franchise-ror-eentraet
rights-previeasiy-agreed-tcriirgeod•-faitbr -and-aeeerd-
ingiy-any No revision of the charter shall not amend,
enlarge or diminish the any franchise or contract
rights in--airy--frena ±lar-or--eentraet--made effective
prior to such revision of the charter, unless otherwise
provided in the franchise or contract. (Amendment
adopted -May -25;-2955)
IX -7
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 6. Regulation of Leases.
Every grant, renewal, extension or
amendment of a lease of property of the
city, whether so provided in the lease or
not, shall be subject to the right of the
city:
(a) To terminate such lease at any
time for failure of the lessee to comply
with the terms of the lease or the terms of
this section, such power to be exercised
only by ordinance duly adopted after notice
and hearing.
(b) To impose reasonable regulations
to insure proper care, maintenance and
upkeep of the property of the city.
(c) To prescribe the form of accounts
to be kept by every lessee if the rental or
the license fees payable to the city are
determined in whole or in part by the
volume of business done by the lessee.
(d) To examine and audit at any time
during regular business hours the accounts
and other records of the lessee.
(e) To require annual and other
reports, including reports on the operations
of the lessee, which shall be in such form
and contain such information as the city
shall prescribe.
Sec. 7. Effect on Existing Contracts.
No revision of the charter shall amend,
enlarge or diminish any franchise or con-
tract rights effective prior to such revi-
sion of the charter, unless otherwise
provided in the franchise or contract.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
gee:-9:---Forfeiture-o£-eff£ee:
Ne£ther-the-mayor-nor-any-other-member-of-counc£3;
nor--eny-eieetfve-or--appointive-vtficex--of--the-e£ty;
shall-be-directlyixrtheempior,o+-any-person;-company
or-corpocet'imr,--holding-or-seeleing--to - hold- atty - fran-
ehise-frim-tire- t7-of-Eorpms- CL,.l.,tl: -Airy-violation
of-ttrir-sectierr-shall-ipso--facto-
offiee-held-by-the-person-so-violating-£t:--Neither-the
mayor--not--any- .,LI„,. -member-rof-tire--counett -hvt--any
eleetive-or-appointive-effteer-of-the-etty-shall;-wh£3e
hold ing-ofiice•-or--bell-in--the-employ-of-then-city;
aegnire;-renew-or-amend-any-lease-with-or-from-the-8ity
ef-Earpns-iRtt3.st�-or-be- N�..u..teriiy i*teteste<+-iyr-any
daring -the -time -he
holds-any-such-office-or-ia-i:rthr-emplvy rof-the-city:
Any-1ease;-renewal-or-extension-made-or-attempted-to-be
made- nr-sialat£on-of•-tlria-aeetfon--13brtt-be-,nrEt-and
ve£d:--(Amendment-adopted-May-25;-2955)
Sec, l8 8.Leases of Land or Interests in Land
for Oil, Gas or Minerals.
(a) In the making of any oil, gas or mineral
lease concerning any lands -or mineral interest belong-
ing to the city, the fo33owingproesd,rt-abri-t•-te
followed: --lite city eeune£3�shall cause publish notice
of its intention to lease any -such -lands -or the mineral
interests, describing the same, by-pnbiieation-of-such
notice in some a newspaper published-itr-the-county,
having a general circulation herein; in the city, once
a week for a period of three E3) consecutive weeks,
designating the time and place after such publication
where the city council will receive and consider bids
for oil, gas or mineral leases thereon. In calling for
bids for any sneh lease or leases, the city eeeneii;-in
its-diseretion; may specify- such terms and conditions
as shall be required by it in any lease or leases and
any particular methods the city will utilize in evalu-
ating the bids. '
fi)--A- Liac1-ropeity--fixed- rertais-srui-a
fixed-prodttct -payment--or-overriding-royalty;
with-the-swamoff-the-iease-or-ieammr-te-be-made
to the- bidder who offeca. the greatest- -amount of
cash --hoses- -itr- a111Lio.r-toths--fixed--royalty;
rentals --and-- ,.s.,1.... Lion--payment--ar--overriding
royalty-so-npec£££ed;-or
(2)--The-emoent-ef-the•cash•i>omtr-to-be-paid
for -any-sneh-lease-or-lcas,a -and-a-minimum-royal-
ty;- -award-any-sneh--lease-vr-leases-to•-the
bidder-who-offers-the-eash-bones-specified-and-the
greatest--roye ty-rentals;--pxvductiort-payment--or
everr£ding--royalty--i:r- e...,rs. -rof--the--minimum
royalty -so -specified:
IX -8
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 8. Leases of Land or Interests in
Land for Oil, Gas or Minerals.
(a) In the making of any oil, gas or
mineral lease concerning any mineral inter-
ests belonging to the city, the city shall
publish notice of its intention to lease
the mineral interests, describing the same,
in a newspaper having a general circulation
in the city, once a week for a period of
three consecutive weeks, designating the
time and place after publication where the
city will receive and consider bids for
oil, gas or mineral leases thereon. In
calling for bids for any lease or leases,
the city may specify such terms and condi-
tions as shall be required by it in any
lease or leases and any particular methods
the city will utilize in evaluating the
bids.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(b) The--c±t-eonneii on the date specified in
aneh the notice, the city shall receive and consider
any and all bids submitted for the leasing of said
lands -or the mineral interests therein proposed to be
leased= and the council shall award the lease or leases
based on the bid or bids determined to be moat advanta-
geous to the city. to--the-+righest-and-ixst-bidder
anbm£tt£ng-a-bid-for-each-lease-on-the-bas£a-presertbed
in-said--notiee;--provided-, -however;-that--Eai- no--saeh
iease-shaii -previde-fox--a-roysity-.-iess-then -ene-
eighth-Ei/Bi-er-extend-ioi-,Ti rimarp-term-in-excess-of
ten-{LEY)-years--From-the-dsre-of-its-execitior• end• -as
ass-prodeetten-is-tArter ed - r-dr£i3£ng
or-reworking-operational—et,- .1..Lin..d t.ir-any-aneh-lease;
are-conducted;-{ie-}-/,r-ne-event-shei-1--the--efty-council
be-regtdred-to--award-any-side--lease-or-lenses•-to-the
highest--bidder--therefor--F-the•-city-eonneii--shall
determine--itr-its-discreCiom-that-suctr-bidder-is-not
finaneialiy-ebir-eagicr-te-melee-payment-of--say-benne
required -to--be•-pafd - aceording-to--such-bid- or-
eharge-tate•-obi£gat£ona-1*-the-ld.,....-ander--an -saeh
lease-or-keaaea,--rind-{r}-£f-irr-the-judgment-Ir -city
o
connei1-i --bid-s Axtrltted•-en-any-designated- L.uct -er
interest-thereimrquals-the-fair-market-v$iue-at-that
time-v-s•-}ease--Hmrecer; -the--city- eceric4b; -im-its
diseretien;--may--reject-m14.—bids•-om-etch--treat--er
interest-1£-egnim-eaii-for-bids--L1......,,.. -me--either
basis--set--oat--above;--with--the--procedure--therefor
preseribed-above-to-be-fel}awedr The council shall have
the right to waive any defect, irregularity or infor-
mality in any bid or bidding procedure, and the council
shall have the right to reject any or all bids submit-
ted.
(c) In no event shall any lease be awarded to any
person, firm or corporation except on the -giving -of
netiee-and compliance with the these procedures herein
provided= and should any saeh lease be awarded—without
such compliance with--the-procedure--herein--speetffed
hav ng-been-doilowed the same shall be void and of no
force and or effect. EAmendment-adopted-May-25;-l950
Sec. 119. Power of Eminent Domain.
[Entirely new section added.]
in-ededrixer-ee -rind-liatin-sabstitation--for-any
ether-aegtisitions-praeednre-provided-by-iew-or-by-this
eharter; -the•-city-shah-have-the--rfgtht-end--pwwer-te
aegnire-nh -Ind iir-ubitity;-pnbiie-utility-system; -er
any portion- Uc c.,L-ander the pottt-tylE,m1frofto domain
of--the--e}tyr--ate-tandr-tmtpdsititmr-ander--Power--of
eminent -domain -may -be -exercised -as -fellows:
(13--Ho-propertysihelt-be-taken-lehihout-adequate
eompensation-being-made,--onl,ess-by-the-consent-- f -the
owner-end;-whemtakerrsucircompensatiomsiratf be -first
made; -or -seemed -by -s d..,.,,31L cf ,none; r--if-the-amannt
of- comp....3..tio..-shah--not-fir-agreedepmrr-ther-city
neat-shaft-eaese-to--be-prepared--ma-behei£-vE-the
city -a -statement -in -we -}ting -containing -a -description -e£
the-perces-,m,-pareeka-of-p.,,, ty--sought-tv-be-taken;
the-runes-ef-the--rumor-or-- ets-thereof-i-E-known:
!he-statement-shah-be-filed-with-the-jcdge-of-a-county
eetrt-at-iew;-if-sneh-court-sxistsdir-the-eeanty-where
the-eity-of-eorpna-ehristi-is-siteated;-otherwise;-with
the-canny-wedge-of--saeh--eoantyr--4Jpom-iiiing--the
statement -t a--jmtge-shaii--fortlnritir,--£n-term- Lime-er
vonat£on;-appeint-o-txmmiiasiom cou...LL1 g of• -three -(3)
disinterested -persons, -tar -least -two -{,y -o& aftaa-shabt
be-iieensed-engineers-in-the-seienee-ef-eivii-engineer-
ing;-and-ail-three-+}}-o sirch-comnissieners-shail-be
freeheiders-of--said-eetnty--arnf-geaiified-votersr-and
IX - 9
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(b) On the date specified in the
notice, the city shall receive and consider
any and all bids submitted for the leasing
of the mineral interests proposed to be
leased, and the council shall award the
lease or leases based on the bid or bids
determined to be most advantageous to the
city. The council shall have the right to
waive any defect, irregularity or informali-
ty in any bid or bidding procedure, and the
council shall have the right to reject any
or all bids submitted.
(c) In no event shall any lease be
awarded to any person, firm or corporation
except on compliance with these procedures,
and should any lease be awarded without such
compliance the same shall be void and of no
force or effect.
Sec. 9. Power of Eminent Domain.
The city shall have the right and
power to acquire any interest in a lease-
hold, a franchise or any public utility, or
any portion thereof, under the power of
eminent domain of the city as exercised
pursuant to the procedures provided by state
law or by ordinance.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
said ..e.nmissio.....s -at,rtir assess the laueb..- -to acerae
to -said -comers; or vtk 1.l... c., t..d -parties,--by-reason
of -condemnation -of -said -property:
(2)--in-event-of-the-deathrdfsabffftyrrefusai-to
set;-iiecapac-ity-for-tete -reason;-or--absence-doe--mere
than-thirty-{40)-th or-from-said-rosary-vF-any-eomm£s-
s£ener-appointed -con mr-tome;-trrtm±sstshaft-ferth-
w£th-appo£nt-a-new-comm£ss£oner-or-commissioners-having
the-gnat££feat}ens-herein-prescribed;-who-shat;-succeed
to --cant- __mzstr-ail--the--porters--and-dtties-of--the
comm£ssfoner-or-eommfssfeners-origins}iy-appointed;-and
vaeanefes-sir-ceased--fn-Inrhb-commission--Shari-is-so
f£lied--by-the-jadgr-whenever--Ntrp-occur: --int--e}}
proceedings -of -said -commissioners -prior -to -said -vacancy
shat} -tor,, alit-and-it,:do l•-not-be-romelooty-for-the
commissioners-then-gaat£££ed-and-acting-to-again-do-any
act-or-teiar,mmr-preceeding-already-done•vr-performed;
bat-said-eemmissionets-shah- e..oe.,-d aft,,. -the-fining
of-ssid -vacancy-and-trice-sfr-steps-and-Ikr-att-thfags
provided-te-be-done-hereunder-as-ff-se-sneh-vaeaney-hod
occurred:
0)--The-city-ae<.zetarrr-or-e£
the-city,--orris-said- ommrins}o`-£tae}f;-ahsll-give
written-net£ee-to-the-owners-of-property-proposed-to-be
taken-or-damaged-and-to-ai£-persons-having-any-interest
in -or -£fen -upon -said -property; -of -a -hearing -before -said
eommfssion;-whfeh-notice-sha£i-state-the-time-end-piece
o£ -hearing n-loot-may-contain-ir-brief-stet..m....t-v£•-the
nature -land -extent- of- tits-proposed-improvemeety end -a
description-of-the-ptoperty,,,,d-to-be-taken;-aneh
description-may-be-by-iet-and-b}eek-number;-frent-feet;
the--mane-of•-the-nmmer-cr-owners ;--or-ty-any--ether
description--witch--wftf--substantfa£iy--identify--said
proper ty:-- tiotice-e f- sefdf -hearing-sirel I --be- givers -by
pub}feation-Ass-a-netvspepet--of-generai- citcutatimr-fn
the-county-£n-which-the-properly�.s-situated,--net-less
than-three-{34-separate-day:r;4:411,-first-publication-te
be -not -less• -then -ten -410} -days -prior -to -the -deer -of
hear£ng:---Nortr-pubiiemtiorr-Sha}}--yve3idand
binding -upon -t mrom al--mrd-tree-oemers-odE ,,m ,,-. ty-and
a}i-lse sores-having-air-interest--fn-or-£fen-vpmr-the
same;-ii-it-shot;--generatty-notify-them-to--appear-and
be-heard;-without-epee£ffea£ty-designating-said-parties
by-nems-and-no-errorvr-mistake-in•-the-name-roF-any
person-to-whom-said-not£ce-£s-directed-shalt-invalidate
the-semen--Said-notfee-shat+-arse-be-served-by-detover-
£ng-to-sail mourn r,--lieOhold,, s -or-interested-pert£es;
£f--resident--of--the-county-were--said--property--fs
sfteated;-or-to-their or-allv...,f; os-ff-a-minor
to -tile -gteanitmr-thereof;-a-cvpy-of-said-votive: --ihe
person-serving-said-notfee-she£}-make-and-fide-with-the
eierk;-serve ry-or-.e.,o.dlnb-officer-of--the-thy--a
return-ler-writing--thereon;--seating--when--acd-tans-he
served-strid--reati .--- .e -city -council -may- ,,.veld.. -for
other-and-additioaal-..vLlc.., --notoee-by-pubticatton
short-in-ail-cases-ire-va-Hd--aced--bindingswhether-ether
notfee-is-given-or-not:--Ehe-city tf-may-provide
for --as -terse--to-i>e-given-,--fn--aecordacns•-vair-daei
process-of-lav;-tray-clime-amb-additioaat-notfee-of-any
ether-hearing-tdritirvray-become-or-fis-deemed-necessary
upon-thrvacat£mrrof-the-office-vf•-a-commissioner-and
appointing-o£-htew -over -or-for-eery- vL7.,..
to-provide--for-emmirieeertngs•-etx£-the-nature-and-effeet
thereof; -and -to -cause -as -many -and -different -hearings -to
be treid--fn the course- of condemnation- p.,.c..,.,11.0 as
may-be-deemed-neeessery: th idbvotices,--mrd-the-retern
thereonrshaii-be-fiiettwitist er,skty-and-preserved-in
its -records:
(4)--Before-proeeed£ng-with-said-hearings-Che-city
shalt-ecrtify-tercettiiirntre+_ }-by-tta-mayor-and
IX -10
[All material deleted.]
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
city-cone££-that-the-city-has-ara£lable-in-its-treasn-
ry--snFffefent--taxis- exec..d..bie•-fen--rile--purpose--of
acquiring -the -property -mmrrt-to-tbe-vecrirLi ; -am}-net
otherwise--appropriated;--Iv-sm-emoumt-equal--to--the
lowest -amount -named -by -the -owners -of -the -utility -system
sought-te-be-aegatredrer-the-pertton-thereof-sought-te
be-aegnired;-nand-in-the event -no -vain -was -placed -by
said -Tnmers-rof - said-wti-brar-system-en--arid -property ;
then-the-certificate-obeli-ohow•-tirr-aaatiabtifty-of-an
amount-egnai--Co--tlr`-sa}natfen-pieced-IA-property
by-tr-vnlntfen-...,gi.,..c, -er-Firm: --dm-an--a ll--caa..s -the
value-to-be-used-she}}-be-the-amount-wh£eh-will-provide
adequate- compensaLiair-for--the-property--to-fie--taken;%
demoged-orcles roe-,--or-app£ed-te-pnbiit use• -by -the
aegufs£tton-oir-the-part rof-tire--eity-o£--tine-property
described -}n -the -statement -filed -with -the -judge:
ES)--Hearings-shaft-be-adjourned-and-aka}}-be-kept
open-tmtii--cit-parties-interested-ertt>- ..ey.a. t„g -aha}}
be -fatty -heard:-- kit -owner 1 -interested- parties, --or
i£enhoiders-simtt-be e--the--right-to--appear-at-said
hearings- itr-person--or-try--agent-or-attorney; --arid•-be
heard-as-te-the-yeiorvf property p.up.,sed -to-be-taken
or•-the-damages-to-sopertyyiot-taken;-resnit£ng
from-theom-the-fmprosementr-or-as-to-the-legality-or-regaiar-
£ty-o£-the- yrv...:..Jirrgorvr-any-rightvf-said-owners-and
ether-parties:--a\ii-�.Lj ciortn-vr ,v"test. -shunt-be-£n
writing--and--£tied--with--said--eommtssion:--When--a}}
parties-have-bearrtteerd t e croim irnr-shaft-close-the
hearing-end--find-tire--damages-due-Inmers-r-iienhoiders
or-othess -interested;-for property -taken -or -damaged;
and-ahnil-in-t4reir-Fi„di.,g..-epporttoIr b..tw.....,-them-the
amounts- payable - to-wacitr -and--shaft -dere-and- algae -a
report-Inrwritingr -itt-dap}featerone-vE-which-reports
shall- fir -f £fed- whir- the- vi-ty-s eeretary-roe-recording
officer -vF-the-rit7 r-and-one-with-te-eierk-vf•-the
eourt-by-whose-judge-the-eommtss£on-was-appointed:
f6j--A11--proceed£ngs-vF--ire -tiry-eennefi--with
reference-to-such-c—.1,..m..tiontr ns ti-as-a}}-notices
issued- -itr--eonneetton--thererHti ,---nottrna---thereof;
orders;-...yv. tem vti=e.-proeeedfnga-of--thr-commtssfon;
and certified- of ei+ orders or of
any—judge -or-court--with--referent- th eche; -mey--be
recorded-in-thrmimH.es-ofInrl }-oity-eenneii;-and-said
reeord;-or-eertified-copies- tl.e.es,f-end--the-original
shall -be -prime -facie -evidence -of -the -troth -of -a}} -£seta
therein -recited:
--Any-patty-affected-try--the-derision--of -said
eommtssion-who-shsii-fir dia.,,,Llaficl-therew£th;-she}i;
within- for -E10- days -offer --the- f £i£ng-vE-meth-report
with --said--judger-die-im-tris -eoart--in--opposition
thereto;-setting-i-entritrwtttingr-the-partientar-eanse
or -ceases -of -objection; -and -thereupon -the -adverse -party
or-parties-shat}-be-cited-and-said-eanse-shaft-be-tried
and-deeded-ns-other-e£v£f-eauses-£n-said-cent:--ff-no
eb jeetions-ere-filed- t itirsait}-jCedgrzhthin-aafd-time;
he-shah--eanse-the-Inid--report-tobe-entered-lir-the
minutes -of -his -roar --mrd-make--the-same-the-judgment
thereof;-and-may-fssae-the-neeessary-process-te-enferee
the-same:--EJpon-treexpi-retlon-- -Baht-time-for-filing
objections;--the--findings--of--said--eommtsa£on--aha}}
become -final -and -binding -upon -the -parties; -their -heirs;
saeeessors--anti-assigna;-srni-shaiinot- U. , aft c -be
questioned -in -any -preceeding:
(8)--Said-commissioners-shnii-ecru-be-entitled-to
receive-as-eompensatiomf n— very -day empioytd-by-them
fn-itte-performanee-their-duties--a-fee--equal-cv-the
usual-eml--customary-fees-pa#-to-licensed- mvub.,. -of
their- -y,vf���lvn---for--professional--�es�-±tom: ---flee
eommissfonera-ahri-1- a4a..1,-to-their fladinge-a-atate-
ment-of-the-ices-eafenleted-by-them-to-be-deo-for-their
services:
IX - 11
[All material deleted.]
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
(9)--If-the nxfrty-in-the- -proceedings
should-desire-tmeenxm—upimrnmmi--Cake-possession-o£-the
property-sotight-to-be-condemned;-pending-i£t£gation;-it
may -do sa-at-eny-t£mr-after-the-nwnrd-of&-the-eommis-
s£oners;-aprer-fo-ilowirtg--the-eonditfens--and•-provis£ens
set-forth-in-Article-3268-of-the-Revised-eivii-Statutes
of-Texaa;-1925; -as -amended:
Eie)-Upon-thedate..1pu t -is -made olE-Mee-emonnt
of-sold-awefd-srrd-costa;-there-shall-inr-an-adjustment
as-may-be-determined-by-a-certified-publie-accountant+s
aed£t-of-the-enstomer+s-account;-depesits-of-enstemers;
anther--other-£ands--related-to--the--operation-vF-the
utility--sys-torr-or-neer-portion--as--h.r-being
acquired-by-the-city-and-adjusted-to-the-time-ef-Beene/
taking -of- y..aa..seion-by-tinr-eity;-iaciadi mrnmac.r-new
customer- ce..,,....11vns--as-may-leave•-been-made- ai„tt,-the
time-lx&-the--hearinrg-conducted--by-tier-eemmissioners;
tens--any--withdrawals--of--property--for--payments--of
aeeonnts-or-deposits-as-may-hare-taken-piste-within-the
same-period:--(Amendment-adopted-Hay-25;-1955)
Sec. 1210. Public Utilities.
The city shall have power to own, maintain and
operate, within or without the city limits, complete
water--systems;--gas-glantery ecirie--systems;--sewer
systems; -sewerage -pita is;-abattoirs•,-fertilirer-plants
and-other-plants-or-systems;-£neident-to-their-e£feeto-
al-ase; any public utility and the city council shall
pass adopt appropriate ordinances for the maintenance
and operation thereof and fix the compensation to be
charged therefor. The city shall have power to pur-
chase electricity, gas, oil or any other article used
by the public on such terms as the city eonncil may
deem proper; for sale and distribution to the inhabi-
tants of the city and adjacent territory; provided,
that no contract of purchase binding the city for a
longer period than five (5). years shall be valid unless
authorized by an -election -at -which a majority of -these
vet£ng-ahaii-favort4ertmaiehg-IxE:such-eentraet vote at
an election called for such purpose. fAmen�nt
adopted -November -23;-1939)
See:-t3:--Franchise-Holders-Required-te-efve
Transfers:
The-city-canmd,t-shad -have-power-to--require-any
common-carrier-oF yc cnge.o im or tI.w,.gi,-the-city-to
issue -to -its -passengers -transfers -from -its -tinea -to -any
other--tines-lotthin-the-city; -vpoir-pelment--by--the
passenger--of--the-efarm-or-z t --prescribed--for--one
eontinnous-passage:--its ehh.1 -acieefai-te-continue;
amend-or-...ct.,...1 -aur-street;-taiiroad-cr-omniber-fren-
chise-without•-binding-ener-earri,r-to-give--universal
transfers- .....t.,.--Ixrovtsiocrr-to--be--fixed--by--general
ordinance:--(Amendment-adopted-November-23;-3939)
See:-14:--Regalation-of-Utility-Rates:
The -,:thy- e nEF-abuil--have--power-yv-fix-end
regulate-the-Inicrvf-weiterrgasl -e+ectrlty-tights-and
power;-and-te-regulate-end-fix-the-tells-and-eharges-ef
local-telephones--endh-exehangesi-the-teriiis-vF-pnbl£e
earr ie r s ; -and-to--fix -and-regalete-the--rates•,--tutu-or
charges-of-all-utilities-and-sery£ees-operating-tinder-a
franchise--granted--by-the-city.---{Amendment--adopted
November -23;-1930
IX -12
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 10. Public Utilities.
The city shall have power to own,
maintain and operate, within or without the
city limits, any public utility, and the
city council shall adopt appropriate ordi-
nances for the maintenance and operation
thereof and fix the compensation to be
charged therefor. The city shall have power
to purchase electricity, gas, oil or any
other article used by the public on such
terms as the city may deem proper for sale
and distribution to the inhabitants of the
city and adjacent territory; provided, that
no contract of purchase binding the city for
a longer period than five years shall be
valid unless authorized by a majority vote
at an election called for such purpose.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See:-I57--Right-to-Regulate-Publ£e-Wt£1£tiesv
The -right -is -hereby gt Med•to- the-E£ty-of-Eorpas
Ehr£sti-to-iegu}ete•-mit-public-etiiities-lo--aafd-city
and -to•-regt£re--efficiency -of -pubH.c-sery lee ;--exM&-te
require -ell a cm- to dts -h -ge- the
duties- nl--undertakings-mor-the-per£ormance-vE-which
the--respectivefrm.chL3.,a were- -ieade— ---(Amendment
adopted -April -3E;-1926)
See:-16:--Hater-and-6as-6enneet£ens:
Ea)--The-amity-shed -have--the--r£giM-to--permit;
prevent-and-regi}ate-the-}eying-of-gas;-water-end-sewer
mains-and-pipes-£n-the-E£ty-of-Eorpas-Ehr£sti-provided;
however;-thet-eny-water-or-tmmmrtuChrvr pfpe-that-may.
be-inid-iir-any-pnbi£e-stmt-orabier-ahatf-thereupon
immediately-b..cowe -L•he -pr perry -of -the- O 7-of-Eorpas
Ehr£st£--(adherr-any-property- °hall-be--......"....}-fie--the
city; -ail- mai er-sed-pipes-thereirrfieN -the-property
line-aha}};-upon-annexation;-beeeme-the-preperty-of-Che
city);-tvavmpet-anyone-wing-the--t++eeia ;--atleys-or
sidewalks -for -the -purpose -off laying-gasror-water-ma£ns
end-piper,--sewer-pipes; -or--for-building-orany-other
purpose; --tem ...p..1.,--tiose--er--res++++-said--streets;
sidewalks -and -alleys; -se -need:
Eb)--No- .... cLl n -at- Nrc-eity-}finita-tv-,erre
users-oits)de-the-ciiy-shalt-be-made-wi tit -the -foe £ }£-
tles-of-either-thr,mtimm,, ryes -system -operated -by -the
e £ty-unless-the-pious--end--sperti-ic-attoirr -for -the-mains
or-Ipipe --so- pt„Pea.d -to--be-cormectted -tc-the•-e£ty+s
facilities --shall- cortfamt-to--the--speeifientiens--and
regn£rements-op,,..,acd -by-the-city-Qngineer-and-pabl£e
serv£ee--commis loner:---Ehte--city-,mmu-Sha}3--by
ordinance-providrivr-the-ncgaisition-vE-such-£acf}£-
t£es-outside•-the-city- -to-wi idrd-Ls-fae£}£ties
may-he-..J.,..c..t..d,-for-which-in-no•-event-shat}
exceed -tire --actual- o. iei.raf-cost-of-suctr pwpe, ty;-and
to- be-pairsolely- from-the-revemres o F -atrons-served
by-such-inc iitins-to-treacgrrkred•.--EAmcndment-adopted
November -23;-1939)
Sec. 3211. Water Supply Contracts for Sale of
Untreated Water.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this
charter, the city ma by ordinance, with -tire- appaova.
of-the-Texas-Water-Rights-ecamtssien;-and without voter
approval, may contract to provide with -other -govern-
mental- b.,diea r -for-a-supp#y-of untreated water for
their -ase -for a definite period of time or in perpetui-
ty. Every such contract shall contain either a provi-
sion that the rate to be paid for the water furnished
under such contract shall be the published rate at the
time of taking or a provision that the rate shall be
the average cost of water to the city for each respect-
ive year of the contract as determined by the city.
Average-eost-shall-be-determined-by-taking-rnto-aeeoeet
a}}-fiend--aerv£ee-requi...w....L..; m..1..t....a....�;-depree£a-
t£on-and-eperat£on-expense;-prorated-as-to-thae-portion
of -rim, rity-water-cuppiy-syatem; -used-i,rasairft-auch
supply--evakleb}e;--and-every The city's obli:ations
under any such contract shall contain-s-provtatom-to
the ff....t -that--the-contract -shalt be construed to
entitle the purchaser to only that portion of the city
supply equal to the ratio which the population of the
area purchasing water bears to the total population of
the area supplied through the city water system. Such
provis£ons;-whether-included-in-writing-in-any-eoetraet
made-ty-the-eit}^vr-net; aieaii•-be-deemed-a-part-ef
every -contract :--3irisprovisirnr-shel•1•-be-eamn}attve-o f
any -other- euhhority-ef-the-city-iw-execate contracts:
(Added-by-amendment-adopted-do}y-13;-1968)
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 11. Water Supply Contracts for Sale
of Untreated Water.
Notwithstanding any other provision of
this charter, the city may by ordinance,
without voter approval, contract to provide
untreated water for a definite period of
time or in perpetuity. Every such contract
shall contain a provision that the rate to
be paid for the water furnished under such
contract shall be the published rate at the
time of taking or a provision that the rate
shall be the average cost of water to the
city for each respective year of the con-
tract as determined by the city. The city's
obligations under any such contract shall be
construed to entitle the purchaser to only
that portion of the city supply equal to the
ratio which the population of the area
purchasing water bears to the total popu-
lation of the area supplied through the city
water system.
IX - 13 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
ARTICLE ENX. GENERAL POWERS AND PROVISIONS ANE -POWERS
PewERs-9F-eEPY
Sec. 1. Corporate General Powers.
[Entirely new section added.]
31we-city-nbeii-in- m -perpetual m:emmirom -may-use
a-cannon-nenil- mayaae and -be -mod; -may -make -contracts
ab out --all- sera•-snd -things--within--f is --corpora to
powers;-iesy-te1teg--hold-an&-ase--propertyi-aithirr-or
withent-the- necJ.d-for--public-pur-
pose;-may-seii-srry-ptopernwed+-by-it-and-not-needed
for-mmm+£ripab-purpose,--and--shabk-eir}vy-ail--rights?
Emmen£ties;--powe,s,--privileges--and-
granted:--EAmendment-adopted-November-23;-}9399
See:-2:---Enumeration-Net-Exelensfve:
The--enumeration--of--parttealar--powers--in--this
charter-shaii-not-iredeemed-exrkuskve,--biro-in-addtt£en
to-the-powemr-enaseretett-the-city-3hnii-hove--power-te
de--sit-things- u ary-to--eff6e£ent- ma..,.a..w....t -and
control-mrf -the-munieipai-property-and-to--promote-the
generale-waelfa..,, -not--f... Lid1�.. -by-this- ..l.o. t.. , -the
general -}nes -or -the -Constitution -of -the -State -of -Texas:
8n-addition-to-the-powers-hereto-otherwtse-granted;-the
cloy-shaii-have-sit-pagers• emmerated-Itr-lemic}e-}}q5;
Revised-Statutes-of-5exas;-39£5;-as-heretofore-amended;
as-theagh-aach-alai a srete-se.a-Earth-here£nc--EAmend-
ment-adopted-November-23;-59391
See:-3r---Powers-of-Ord£nanee:
The —city-eeenei3- she ?-have-parer-to-eneGt -and
enforee-s k2•-ordinances--necessary--to--protect-health;
}ffe-mrnF ,.ra,.c.1 r-te-prevent-,--abate-and--remove-nn£-
sanees;-te-pte.,c.e.. en&earforee•-good-gevernmene;-order
and-security,-•mrd-to-enaet-and- -alk-ordinances
neeessary to-chesrrerekse of its-corpo e0e ...a and
duties: --EAmendmene-adopted-November-437-69399
See;-4;---Property-of-the-8ity:
Ali-property-of-the-eity5-owned;-be}d-in-trust-for
pub}£e--purpose;-mmmmi -sed--centre}}ed--by-itr-mrd--ai}
property-4.....,aftc. -acquired--abatf-cerrtireue--te--0e--se
caned;-heid3--used-and-n otroiYed-by-the-ci -aed-ai3
rights -of -action -leve _ — ummmnd.-and-canes-pending
in -tire•- courts--strakk -in--no-wise-be--affe eted•-'by ' - the
amendment -vf-thtar-charter-but- ilk -such -rights --and
actions-sin-r1--eentinoe-nrabatedr--{4mmedment•-adopted
November -23;-19399
See:-5:---Aegnis£tion-of-Rea}-Property:
The-eity-nbaii-have paver acquire -by -purchase;
gtft;-devise-or-the-exereise-of-eminent-demain-ail-reai
property--needed--for--70•5i -purpose•: --8'he -power-ef
eminent-domain-may—be- cxc.cieediir-any-manner-provided
by -the -Genera} -haws -of -the -State -o£ -Texas -pertaining -to
eminent-demein-exercised-4mmcitKmrlmmt-towns:--(Amend-
ment-edopted-Nevember-23;-}9399
Sec:-6:---eontree-o£-Pub8ic-Propertyc
f a)--Tile-eitrinmom-it-shall-have-parer-ta-estab-
lish7-�mrsLrucL,-1akterr-elesermbeiiah; ext.....}, --pave;
£mpreve;-sepervise-and-maintain-pnbl£e-streets;-alleys;
s£dewaleka;--tenne8s--and--bridges;--presided--that;--no
street-or-vii-er-shall-be-established-orclosed-except
ofter-netiee-+hmnmm1-by-pnb}feat£en-once-iwr-L•he-offi-
c£a6-newspaper-end-in-another-paper-nf-genera}-circ,8a-
tien-in-the-city-acrd-termeii-ixr-tile-fast-known-address
X-1
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ARTICLE X. GENERAL POWERS AND PROVISIONS
Sec. 1. General Powers.
(a) The city shall have and may
exercise, for any municipal purpose, all
powers enumerated in Article 1175, Texas
Civil Statutes, and which may be added
thereto at any time in the future, and the
following powers to the fullest extent it
deems necessary, desirable, or convenient
except as clearly prohibited or limited by
state law or this charter:
(1) To use a corporate seal.
(2) To sue and be sued.
(3) To contract.
(4) To define and abate nuisances.
(5) To levy and collect taxes.
(6) To borrow money by issue or sale
of bonds, warrants, notes or other method.
(7) To appropriate and expend monies.
(8) To acquire and own property or any
interest therein, within and without the
corporate limits, by purchase, eminent
domain, gift, devise, exaction, or any other
means whatsoever.
(9) To sell, lease or otherwise convey
city property, real or personal.
(10) To manage and control all city
property.
(11) To establish, improve and maintain
a comprehensive system of streets and public
ways and all appurtenances related thereto,
and to control and regulate any use thereof;
provided, no street or alley may be opened
or closed except after notice by one publi-
cation in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city and by mail to the last known
address of all owners within 450 feet there-
from and hearing by the city council.
(12) To assess the cost of street,
sidewalk and related improvements against
abutting property owners and fix a lien
against such abutting property in any manner
authorized by Articles 1105b or 1086 through
1105, Texas Civil Statutes, as the same may
be amended in the future, or other state
law, or any city ordinance, which procedures
are hereby adopted as alternatives which may
be exercised.
(13) To levy and collect assessments
against property benefitted by improvements,
and fix liens thereto, according to proce-
dures established by ordinance or law.
(14) To assess property for costs
incurred by the City in exercise of its
governmental or regulatory powers, and to
fix liens against such property, according
to procedures established by ordinance or
law.
(15) To regulate land use and develop-
ment.
(16) To regulate construction and
maintenance of buildings and structures.
(17) To construct public works and
improvements.
(18) To own and operate airports.
(19) To acquire any public utility upon
approval by the qualified city voters, and a
four-fifths vote of the city council.
(20) To own and operate any public
utility.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
of -vii -Demers- ebut.t vrimiciten ei -or-alley-and-within
four -h ndred--fifty--(450}-feet therefrom- -hearing
duly-field-by--the-douneli-r-to--acquire;-meirrtmir--and
supervise-yuiriir-paries--museum; --aquaria,--stsdis--and
p£aygroands;--Banda;- bu±1.]L..a,-sed--iaciiities--needed
therefor-and-for-a£4-public-purposes7-and-to-ae££;-rent
or--lease-portixo e-thmoF-not-vee.ie.9-1397--mnn£eipai
purposes;-to-improve-th weter£ront-vEi4lerity-and-to
regulate-its-use;-to-establish-yaeht-;,ascus -and'-ether
faeil£t£es7-meirrbailr-hem-and-tegel-ate-their-tare; -to
prescribe-and-.ve,.late-t e-vsr-by pc. s.,...r-and-eorpora-
tiona-4 o.ldi..,, - f. a..,l.lsers--from--the-ci-ty-of--s treete;
ways;-ntieys-and-...t1.,.‘ pubiir-property-ot-the-city;-to
prevent-encroachments-of—every- ..l.a...c tc. upon -streets;
sidewalks-aiieye -vara-and-other-publidr p.vp...ty-and
to -require -the -removal -of- any-aneh-encroecineent to
preseribe--rnies--and--regulate--the--eonstrnetion--and
maintenance- ef-signs--end-vroom ee ea-abettimr-pnbite
ways-and-property-of-the-city;to-establish-fire-limits
and-preser£be-and-regulate-the-eonstrnetion;-repair-and
maintenance --c -istiidiegs--and--structures-w•ithiar-such
fire--ki mit .--and--to--mprtre-titxet-st uctnrea--therein
deemed-by-the-eity-eoaneii-as-unsafe-or-eonstitnting-an
andae-fire-immerF-be-razed-or-repaired ford-lta-do-sit
things -necessary -to-tare-proper-use--and-vccuparrcy -of
property -of -the -city:
(b)--The-city-eeanetl-shah--have-power--by-ord4-
nnce-to--provide-for-pevang•-and-repairing--the-pub3fe
streets;--constructing--end---repeiriug•--storm--sewers;
earbs;--geefere•-mid--sidewalks--ttlexeorr,---The
eity-may-provide-for-the-payment-of-the-cost-thereof-by
the-6ssue-of-bonderci-A9mri amleyalrr-the-general-fund
not -otherwise app.ep.Lvted; me- may -provide -for- the
assessment-of•-suer-cost-er-a-portion- tl..,.eoi-against
the-abetting-property-owners-and-may-fix-e-lien-ageinat
ouch-abutting-property-in-any-mannercitien -and-towns
ere--vow--authorized•-4y-the--general--laws-so--to--do7
provided; -itoweverf-that-the-City-vf•-eorptls--ehris ti
sham--trot-fie-iiabie-in-=damages--far-any-injaty--er
£njaries-to• Pe.ao...,-or-to-property-on-ettoart--rE-any
defect-i+r-any-sivikom49,--curb-er-n utter-in-the-e£ty:
(Amendment -adopted -November -237-1939)
Bee: -9: ---Airports:
The-tity-council-shah—have-power-iv-es tabs ish;
maintain -and -operate- mlirpartvr-atrporta,--within-or
without--tire-city=limits;--and- la,;,ling -fields-,--radio
beams; -beaeons-nd- oil..,. apparatus-neeessary-therefor;
and -to -make -suitable-charges-fer-their-ase:--(Amendment
adopted -November -437-3939)
See:-89---Regalation-of-Vehicles;
The -city -cometh -shall in epower-to-regalate-the
speed-of-al-vehicles-ciriveir=and=opeirited-14svltirkr-the
stir-limits-to--require-railway-tom_enies-to--keep-the
streets--ever--which--they--operate--properly--drained;
iighted-and-paved;-i-sdArhiaodrleir-the-efty-may-so-do
end-aasese-sib-or-a- ,,.,. lLrnrri5-the-cost-..a.. i..., i -such
earrfer-and--Hx-a-}£en-egairrst-its- p.op... 1,, -therefor;
and-2o-prescribe-rnle9-for-ehe-eonstraetfen-and-mainte-
nanee-td9.-e odor-ami-sw£tehea:--6'o-raiiwayr -onc&bua-or
pnbiie- ca..i aimaH--est--or-,mccory-any-street--net
prev£onsiy-need-or-oeenp£ed-by-it-without-prior-permfs-
3£on-ef-the-city*ounc-11-: - (Amw.,ou....i-adopted-November
287-6939)
X - 2
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(21) To require and grant franchises,
licenses and permits.
(22) To regulate public utilities and
franchise holders, including their rates and
charges.
(23) To regulate the laying of gas,
water, sewer, electrical, telephone, televi-
sion and other pipes, lines and cables in
the city's jurisdiction.
(24) To promote health and sanitation,
and prevent, suppress or relieve disease and
epidemic.
(25) To regulate the processing and
dispensing of foodstuffs.
(26) To take measures to prevent, avoid
or relieve the effects of natural or manmade
disasters.
(27) To adopt regulations to promote
fire safety.
(28) To establish, provide, maintain or
regulate any social or human service program
or activity.
(29) To regulate any activity, busi-
ness, occupation, profession or trade.
(30) To establish and maintain yacht
basins, piers, docks, warehouses and any
other water -related facilities.
(31) To regulate all water areas, and
all activities therein or connected
therewith.
(32) To operate a jail.
' (33) To promote economic prosperity in
the community.
(34) To advertise and provide public
information.
(35) To regulate animals.
(36) To adopt regulations for drainage
and flood control.
(37) To provide and support libraries,
museums, parks, arts, music, education,
literature, recreational and cultural
activities.
(38) To establish criminal and civil
penalties for ordinance violations.
(39) To take all measures, including
but not limited to the right to permit,
prohibit, regulate or license, any activity
in order to promote and protect the health,
morals, comfort, safety, convenience and
welfare of the city's inhabitants, and
exercise all manner of governmental and
regulatory power.
(b) The enumeration of particular
powers in this charter is not exclusive.
The city shall have and may exercise all
powers which it would be competent for this
charter specifically to delegate, except as
clearly prohibited or limited in this
charter.
(c) The city is empowered to use all
methods and do all things it deems necessary
or convenient to carry out the powers in
this section within the limits of the law.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-9:---Harbor-and-Haterfrent: [All material deleted.]
The-IrEty-shall--have--power; -alone;-,m-xittr-the
Ignited-Statea;-Naeees-Heanty-Navigation-B£atr£et-Nomber
eneror-any-ether-mnn£efpai-corporation;-te-acquire-and
meintain--yacht-balrEn --pim --docks--end--warehouses
adjacent-tr-the- -e£-the-eity;-to--centre£;
maintain; -i spun r-and--regulate-fico--cre channe3a;
docker-piers--bridges-m,d--sYtpa-ndjncent-
3£eense;-xectri-et -and--control-tire--la.dhgr-enehorege;
moorage;-and-mo-ci of- :;.___'__ ?!C^hr-tite-harbora-of
the-city;-to-tmploy-e--harbor-m,ic -and-sactr-ether
persons-as-lare-necessary-to-L+re --the-provisions
of-this-section;-and-te-fix-the-toils-and-eherges-to-be
made-lox--tke-tm r-of-each-�arifit-Fes-and-provide-for
their--collection:---(Amendment--adopted--November--43;
3939[
See:-3S:--Shar£t£es-end-Sorreetions:
The-rity-siraif -have-power-tcr-estabHsir,--maintain
and-regulate-such-hospitals;-erphanages;-reformatories;
we££are—agencies•-and-schools-of--correction-es-- -may
deem-expedient;-te-establish;-maintain-end-regulate-the
city-prix[nmr-and-workhouses,--to-estnblish--poor-farms
and--to-yroa-Fde•-los--fire--w.: �..tiar,--punishment--and
edneation-ef-ica thitri--0rHngaentsr -waifs-and-neglected
children:--(Amendment-adopted-November-43;-£939)
Sec:-li:--Baria£-Grounds-and-Sremateries:
The -rarity -council -aha[---have--power-to--regulate
burial--groomer-c.waLv.ies--and- a.m.taries;-Imr-pre-
s er£be-zxriea•-£or-or-prohibit-fiarisa--within-tine-city
i£mfttvrand-require-the-removal-of-bodies-£n-eemetaries
within-the-elty-and-their-£nterment-outside the -city
££mite-n*-Che--Bost-of-thr-e£ty:---(*nettdraerrt--adopted
November -43;-19393
See:-14:--Bnwholesome-Foods:
The-city-tonin-nimii-isavr-power-bs-regulate-and
license nil persons• ...,bag..d to the-processixeg-or sale
of--milk;--meats;--fish;--vegetables;--frafts--and--ail
foodstuffs;--to--irrspeM-smf--rem ate--the--sanftart'
conditions -c rest «sn ,--cafes;-hotels-,-ImriorMr-and
steres-when-food-and--foodstuffs--are-keptrvr-exposed
for-sale;-te-condemn-all-sneh-artieles-not-wholesome-or
£it -for -human -consumption; -and -to -provide -penalties -for
violation-■rf-any-ordinance--passed--portent--to--th £s
section:--(Amendment-adopted-November-43;-1939)
See: -£3: --Fines:
(a)--The--ordinances--of--the--city;--among--ether
means;-shall-fir-enforced-by-e•-Efnc-not-tw
hundred-dei[ars-Iessergpj ;a±ty- han r -,[preen -ordinance
shall -provide -a -leaser -penalty -than -is -prescribed -for -a
like -offense -by -the -fawn -of -the -state:
(b)--The-city-eeaneif-may-previde-fer-the-eempata-
tion-of--fixnes- impvs.,d-by-tabor-in-a-cworldxntse-or-upon
the -public -streets, ,.edk , pieygrovinhri ni-pnb1fe-ways
of-the-cityor-in-arty-ether-iawfai-mann rand -for -the
collection -o£ -any -liar Lu,,,,,,d-by-exmxtivr,*saaed-and
levied-as-execetton-£n-civil-eases:--(Amendment-adopted
November -23;-19391
X-3
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 14 2. Contracts.
(a) No contract shall ever be made which binds
the city to pay for personal services to be rendered
for any stated period of time; but all contracts for
personal service shall be restricted to the doing of
some particular act or thing, and upon its completion
no further liability shall exist on the part of the
city.
(b) Ner--Mail Neither the city er nor anyone
acting for it shall make any contracts for goods,
materials, services or supplies £er-the-etrrent-csc-v£
any-department--af-the-mmirfpe-Hty for more than one
year, except as in this charter provided, until unless
included in the budget and an appropriation has been
made.--therefor;-atni--no- cenL.a.,L -or--purchase--shall
exeeed-the-emotrt-spp...p.isted: All contracts, except
for professional services and except contracts with any
governmental body or agency, shall be made upon speci-
fications, and no contract shall be binding until it
has been (1) examined by the city attorney and either
has been approved by him or her or his or her objec-
tions thereto have been filed with the council, and (2)
it has been signed by the city manager. Any contract
for current expenditures exceeding the budget or the
appropriation therefor shall be void. (Amendment
adopted -April -5;-59861
(c) After approval of specifications by the city
manager and--ettr--mouncii, advertisement shall be
published in the --official a newspaper of general
circulation in the city to-be-seme<hfi --the-efty-eoem-
efi; at least once in each week for two (9) consecutive
weeks, inviting competitive bids for labor and materi-
als embraced in the proposed contract. All bids
submitted shall be sealed and delivered to -the• -city
pnrehnafng--agents-er--to-the-eity--s....tary. in the
manner required by the specifications. At thelme
announced in such notice, the bids shall be opened in
the-co.,ncii-chamber in the presence of the -city -pus
ehasing--egerM-end one or more ether city employees
designated by the city manager; and in the presence of
those bidders desiring to be present. Thereafter-eii
bids -shall -remain -on -file -for -at -beast -forty -eight -(48)
h ens s - }be fore --any -suss d - is- mode -and - no- -award• -shat -b e
mode-exeept-te-one-o-stctr.&Hders.. The council shall
determine the most advantageous bid for the city. and
The city shall always have the right to reject any and
all bids_ and in the event all bide are rejected the
citymay call for new bids at its discretion which new
bidshall be advertised in like manner as the original
bids. Pending--adrertfsement- of-such-p..,p.,s,.d -eon -
traeta;--the-speeifteatiens--shalt-fie-en--file-irr-the
office -o5 -the -city inoneger,- di.c L , -f-the-department
concerned; -i r-eit9--ptmhasimg-ag....l,--subject-to--the
inspection-of-eii--persons-destr7.n --to--h#. (d) No
contract shall ever be authorized except by ordi ancey
resolution or motion duly passed by the city council;
provided, however, that, without such authorization the
city manager shall have authority to contract for
expenditure for all budgeted items not exceeding the
limitations for competitive bidding five --thousm;i
dollars-i$519()0:90as provided by state law, Article
2368a7-fievoon s--iexaa--0ivft-Statutes;-Meow-or-irr-the
future; and may exceed that sum in the case of emer-
gency equipment --repairs which shall thereafter be
reported to the city council. All contracts involving
more-than--fire-thousand-dollars--(5,-0O&7OO) exceeding
the limitations provided by state law, except contracts
for personal services and emergency --equipment
repairs or contracts with any governmental body or
agency, must be advertised as described in this sec-
tion. (Amendment--adopted--Nay--25;--5955;--Amendment
adopted -duty -13; -196B; -Amendment -adopted -April -5;-1988)
X - 4
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 2. Contracts.
(a) No contract shall ever be made
which binds the city to pay for personal
services to be rendered for any stated
period of time; but all contracts for
personal service shall be restricted to the
doing of some particular act or thing, and
upon its completion no further liability
shall exist on the part of the city.
(b) Neither the city nor anyone
acting for it shall make any contracts for
goods, materials, services or supplies for
more than one year, except as in this
charter provided, unless included in the
budget and an appropriation has been made.
All contracts, except for professional
services and except contracts with any
governmental body or agency, shall be made
upon specifications, and' no contract shall
be binding until it has been (1) examined
by the city attorney and either has been
approved by him or her or his or her objec-
tions thereto have been filed with the
council, and (2) it has been signed by the
city manager. Any contract for current
expenditures exceeding the budget or the
appropriation therefor shall be void.
(c) After approval of specifications
by the city manager advertisement shall be
published in a newspaper of general circula-
tion in the city at least once in each week
for two consecutive weeks, inviting competi-
tive bids for labor and materials embraced
in the proposed contract. All bids submit-
ted shall be sealed and delivered in the
manner required by the specifications. At
the time announced in such notice, the bids
shall be opened in the presence of one or
more city employees designated by the city
manager and in the presence of those bid-
ders desiring to be present. The council
shall determine the most advantageous bid
for the city. The city shall always have
the right to reject any and all bids. In
the event all bids are rejected, the city
may call for new bids at its discretion,
which new bids shall be advertised in like
manner as the original bids.
(d) No contract shall ever be autho-
rized except by ordinance, resolution or
motion duly passed by the city council;
provided, however, that, without such
authorization the city manager shall have
authority to contract for expenditure for
all budgeted items not exceeding the limita-
tions for competitive bidding as provided
by state law, and may exceed that sum in
the case of emergency which shall thereafter
be reported to the city council. All
contracts exceeding the limitations provided
by state law, except contracts for personal
services and emergencies or contracts with
any governmental body or agency, must be
advertised as described in this section.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-I5:--Heiegated-Powers: [All Material deleted.]
(a)--Te-buyreonettact;--mmereerhetzf+r-and-operate
a-system-em--systems-1*-weterwerkn--gas-u--eleetr£e
lighting-pinnas;-teiephemmsl- stteettmemi v&-sewers;-er
any-other-public-tetinice-emc„t...,,. 1.,.., --that
may-fir-approved--b}^-a--majv, il,-vote -of-thy-property
texpayers-ol -said-city;-voting-therefor-vt--a-special
efect£on-held-fortiretinnposr,i+r a,w.danee-with-the
greets£ons-of-title-sett-and-it-tetrihmmed-and-receive
eempensat£on--for--each--servfee--hmri-ah d•-for--pr£vete
nae;-end-tar-this-end-shITM--have-poetriv cro„d��r-the
property-e+-etey ,..ar-firm-or-eorporatimm-necessary
to-the-distribution-of-aaeh-service-throughout-the-city
end-arty--peil.:-thereof;-prow£ded-thet-iir-sueir-condemne-
tien-pr oceedingr-ne-vVEhmAmtly-shah-irr-mode--Lor-the
vaiae-t&--any-franchise-grnrhed--by-the-city-vmvi -unit'
Setae} -physical- eset -shat-be-puteinsed-fiy-the-city
ei-Corpus-Cdr sti; lryh may-berrew-meney-imr-the-eredrt
o f- the -city -and - i s s ne- bonds -?±oyer,- -as -here £ nb e f e re
provided:
Eb).--£e-parehase-any-o£-aneh-public-ntititfes-npon
a--fuer-Viifhhs-E4/53-vo•te-of--the-Hty-eounefii - by --e
payment-irr..a.i,-c&-not-less-therr-fiveye.ue„L-E540.-of
the -entire -pt„ et,..,e-prixe-vtsueirvtil-hty,--the-balance
in-egttai--amwaf-insteilments-including-hte rest,--ev£-
deneed-by-ttotes- .1.0=4-by-the-Stayer--and-eoantersigned
by- torr-etty- e,e,. L, viler, --and -that--such-works-sur-per-
ehased-and-the-revenues-thereof-shah-stand-pledged-for
the-payment-of-tile--amount--due- LI......✓ai -but-the-fifty-ef
corpus-ehristi-shell-tmt•_:tn� rwh r-tr-itabte-therefor;
and-judgment-shell-Treirerfir -upon-arty-deferred
netei-tec]ttirittg mire-eity-to-pay-any-specified--sum-of
menet'- fit'-reason-of•-aaeh- purehesey-bat- streir-jedgment
shall--be-inertly-one--of--im eeiosare;--divesting--and
depriving-the-cityof-the-title-vmrh of -the
property-sv-pureiresed-but-rmd,paid-for} -anlir-which
event-t4rr-ef ty-shah--forteft-and--lost-only--tart-cash
payments--that-ixevr-beery-made--of--thr-nb.cd--prfeei
provided-thet-i -r.,...4ee. oriexpendlEtenr-siraii-be-mode
ander-this-eeet£en-tmiess--Hae-proposition-shah-have
first-been-submitted-to-a-vote-of-the-gnai£f£ed-texpey-
fng--voters-of -said--city--of-(3orptts•-flhristiy-at--an
election-held-exelusively-for-that-parpese:
Ee9--To-pass-ordinenees-ior-the -of
property--for--the-gawp se--of-..peoing-or-wid",1ng-the
streets-of-the-rityar--foratry oth..r-neeessary-men£e£-
pel-purposey-conforming-the•-mede--an-r-menner-of -aaeh
eendemnet£en-tto--the--pries-yrea,rlixd--far-cities- and
towns -by -the -genera} -lows -of -this -state:
Ed).--To-define-nnisances-and-by-adequate-penaittes
to -prevent -or -abate -nary -same -upon -reasonable -notice -to
the-owner--and-t --regufre-ort-ausr-the- oLnt.wc.,L -and
removal-ef-ail-nu£sanees-w£th£n-the-city:
(e)--To--determine--the--matnter-vF--bathimg--and
swimming-ive-the-waters-etloirHver-the-city--end-within
the -city -limits -a fFixrireverrnma -obat-eme-or-indecent
expesare-or-eendaet-therein:
(f)--To-eequire-myon witirta-or-wfthoot-the-city
}£mita;--either-b -purchase,--•donation,---bequest--er
etherw£sersii-property-Ft-may-need--Eon--arty-mnn£e£pai
parpese--shote e ; --arta-- e»--neeessary--r£ghta-ef-way
thereto;-sur}-shell-sisa-hear-the-power--to-seii--and
dispose-of--the-same 5-txcept--aa-otherwinr-p,w±dad-£n
this-set---(erfgfnal-6harter-Prev£afon7-}969).
X-5
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-167--Aediteritm-and-hfbrary: [All Material deleted.]
The-cityutyrut -shall-leave--the-right--ta-estab-
lish;--mmrvfde-and-tsadtrterm-s--city-twnMitmritatr-shall
adequately-£inane-nnd-dmdmd drrfileryvbtlr-ttbrary-now
belengfng-te-tix-eity- -and-immAr-aa-ba-Retama-hfbrary;
and- titay-�atabiisir,---provide-sred--mnintaim -nil--ether
needful -buildings -Por ttretvtrurf-the-eityp-may-provide
for-Montag;-improving;-umramenttug-snd-regulating
alt-pabiie--groundsto-the-city;-end-gay-estabttah-and
provide--hospftais;--regulate--and--maintain--same--and
eatabifsh-nn-sotimItsyststrtrF-inspeetton-over-premises
and-eenduet-af•persatrs:---OmeadmetHs-2dopted--Aprft-36;
i926; -November -S3; -i939)
See:-i:--Sentrel-of-Sidewalks-and-Streetss
3'e ,,......,2 tmy t....,t or sidewniie-fro - being dug
tp-or-exoevat,ions--ttT-be-made-therein,-tnrless•-ttre-anme
be-roue-with-titer-permtsston-or-Inmt e+tr-of-bite-streeC
eommissioner-or-eity-eonnefi;-and-ander-the-sapervfsfon
of -the- -rity-engineer-, - ror-ether-o£-ficer--desigrrated•-by
the-city-cmuu.iiys -te-prescribe-nnd- c. a..t -fees-for
such -privileges;--mmd-depesfta-ns-igumumt rof-proper
restoration-of-saeh-streets-or-sidewalks:--Te-regulate;
estabffsh--and--change--the--grade--ef--all--sidewalks;
streets-umut-premises--and-ixr-require--mmd- cemp..l--the
filling-tp-and-raising-or-tewerfng-the-same7--ferigfnal
8harter-Provision;-19B9i
X-6
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
SENERAB-PROVISIeNS
Sec. in. Action by Citizens.
Any citizen -who -is -a -property taxpayer of the City
of-Eorpus-Christi may maintain an action in the proper
court to restrain the execution of any illegal, unau-
thorized or fraudulent contract or agreement on behalf
of said the city, and to restrain any disbursing
officer oaeaid the city from paying any illegal,
unauthorized or fraudulent bills, claims or demands
against said the city or any salaries or compensation
to any person' in the administrative service whose
appointment has not been made in-pnrsnanee-of pursuant
to the provisions of law-and-the--regainti....., -in-force
t-Wereunder. And in case any such illegal, unauthorized
or fraudulent bills, claims or demands, or any such
salary or compensation shall have been paid, such
citizen a taxpayer may maintain an action in the name
of said the city against the officer making such
payment ana-Ehe party receiving the same, or either of
them, or -both; to recover the amount so paid, and saeEi
amount any recovery after deducting all expenses of the
action, shall be paid into the city treasury; provided,
however, that the court shall require sueh-citizen the
taxpayer to give security to indemnify the city against
costs of court, unless the court shall decide that
there was is reasonable cause for bringing the action.
The right of any property taxpayer of the city to bring
an action to restrain the payment of compensation to
any person appointed--to--or holding any of££ce;-place
position or employment in violation of any of the
provisions of this act, shall not be limited or denied
by reason of the fact that said office; -piece position
or employment shall have been eiassified-as;-or deter-
mined to be; not subject to competitive examination;
provided, however, that any judgment or injunction
granted or made in any such action shall be prospective
only, and shall not affect payments already made or due
to such persons by the disbursing -of -firers city. In
case of any unsatisfied judgment or proper suit or
process of law against said the city, any five f5i or
more citizens who are freeho33ers tax a ers of said the
city shall upon petition, accompan a by a fidavit tETE
they believe that injustice will be done to said city
in said suit or judgment, be permitted to intervene and
inquire into the validity of said judgment, or defend
said suit or action as fully and completely as the
officers of said city would by law have the right to
do. fOriginai-charter;-19139)
X-7
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 3. Action by Citizens.
Any taxpayer of the city may maintain
an action in the proper court to restrain
the execution of any illegal, unauthorized
or fraudulent contract or agreement on
behalf of the city, and to restrain any
disbursing officer of the city from paying
any illegal, unauthorized or fraudulent
bills, claims or demands against the city
or any salaries or compensation to any
person in the administrative service whose
appointment has not been made pursuant to
the provisions of law. In case any such
illegal, unauthorized or fraudulent bills,
claims or demands, or any such salary or
compensation shall have been paid, a
taxpayer may maintain an action in the name
of the city against the officer making such
payment and the party receiving the same,
or either of them, to recover the amount so
paid, and any recovery after deducting all
expenses of the action, shall be paid into
the city treasury; provided, however, that
the court shall require the taxpayer to
give security to indemnify the city against
costs of court, unless the court shall
decide that there is reasonable cause for
bringing the action. The right of any
taxpayer of the city to bring an action to
restrain the payment of compensation to any
person holding any position or employment
in violation of any of the provisions of
this act, shall not be limited or denied by
reason of the fact that said position or
employment shall have been determined to
be not subject to competitive examination;
provided, however, that any judgment or
injunction granted or made in any such
action shall be prospective only, and shall
not affect payments already made or due to
such persons by the city. In case of any
unsatisfied judgment or proper suit or
process of law against the city, any five
or more citizens who are taxpayers of the
city shall upon petition, accompanied by
affidavit that they believe that injustice
will be done to said city in said suit or
judgment, be permitted to intervene and
inquire into the validity of said judgment,
or defend said suit or action as fully and
completely as the officers of said city
would by law have the right to do.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
See:-39:--Eleetfene: (All material deleted.]
Ter-in-eact oting e -o£ -the -firer as -the
same-may-file•-kegektr-defined;-shah-i r-ertabktehed•-and
arranged-et-ieasttme-voting-piece7-and-tdrem-two-E3)
or-mere-vettng-pieces-are-estab}£shed;-they-shall-be-se
leeated-as-to-be-moat-eenvenfent-te-the-greatest-number
of-voters--with-a- die Li.,..L -set-orf-t-lection-ef££eers;
and -ballot- bux.,3 -for-each-rooting-pi-ace•,-
voter-9inrti-Sete-itr-the-district--or-precinct- of -his
res£donee:--iizrrity,==ki-shai3-make•ail-necessary
regnfatiens-concerning-eieetfons;-the-manner-and-method
ef-heiding-the-same-.-- Birch-regutations,--howerer-ehali
be -fir -keeping- ttr-tilm,Trorfsions-tri•-this-imrN--end
shad--be--tn-).keeping-whir-tend--eonsistent--wfth--the
provisions-of-the-sttettritevrnppliratrie•-to-eteetens-in
municipalities-insafer-ir-the-same-Tme r -applicable;
and-the-city-cotmcii-.,i.allprovtdr-for-the-examinat£en
and-eennting-of-tire+ nt±rtrfrokeettons;-declarations
of--tt e-reaaits--thereof;--and--the--kreueftee-trF•-preper
eerttfteates-ter-the-enccessimi-tensli+nice;-and--it-is
hereby-imedr-the- thrt7-tri--the-tetmcii-to-cxeethr-and
eeant-then-rets_..--at-itr-first-rcgaiar-meetEng-after
the-eiectitm--or-if- xr-regniar-meeting-naha3i -br-held
within-ane-week-a£ter-en-electton-£s-head7-£t-38-hereby
made -the -duty -o£ -the -mayor -to -call -a -special -meeting -of
the-t.eu,.uii-dvr-the-pvrpase-trF-eeene£ng-the,voer-and
deteretne-the-result•-of-the-eiectiom-1 thitr-ere-week
after-thee).ectiou-is-heidrend--the-effieers-declared
to-lir-elected-tet•-sink-eieetierrahakk-be-t:retieloi -te
qualify-immediately-a£ter-the-deeieratien-e£-the-result
ef-are-election-apes-inrkiieg-the-vifictak-c etir-pre-
scribed-by-lave:--Ytrrrity-ommmr maxi-eens£stent-with
the-other-provtetens-of-this-aet;-and-eonforming-to-all
the—prowls-Ions af- the-stkte-imr-tegaieting--prfmary
elect£ons-in-cities-tend-townr,-$...,ufa, -aa-the-same-may
be--eppkieabker--prescriirr-alae-mea c, -end—method—of
holding-primarye1....Liu.,.,-by-ail-politirai--partiea-er
po3£tfeal-organizatiens-of-ery kind ndraisoever;-ae,4-te
determine-tie--titles•-thee-shad-obtain oriketr
the-representation-the-respective-parties-er-candidates
may --be -entified--to--at-tier-polis 1 --rear-
offsetal--beiietr-affieisi--rettrens-, - etc:;--after--the
expense-of--ail--primary-eieettens-heid-ivr-the-perpose
e f--nomfuating- rerreitietrr-ef- aey-poiiticr1-- pertr -or
organ£zatten-far-eitrcAH icexsshril•-be-borne-and-paid
Ter-by-thetHtytrF-0orptra Eerig£nal-charter
1989). [See Art. II, Sec. 2(d).]
See:-287--Peblte-Aet7
That-ttrs-act-shai3-tre•-deemed-e-pabiir-aee; -and
judicial-notice-shat-1--be-taken-tht.....uf i:r-alk-courts:
E8riginel-Sharter;-1980
Sec:-43:--Notice-of-Regular-Election:
In-rl-i-ether-regmler-eIe born; --except- the -one
prevtded-for-in-the-two--Et)-preceding--seotfrnrr-fSee-
tiens-it}-ant}-i9-t+ Arttele-HI/7-39.0—crenae}-twenty
(99) -tiers' -trotter LLuiuof-shalt-be-given-by-preeiema-
tfen-ef-the-mayor;-pabifshed-in-same-daily-paper-in-the
city-of-eorpas-ehristir--ferigina3-Shorter;-1999).
[See Art. II, Sec. 2(d).]
X-8
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 244. Existing Ordinances.
All ordinances of the City of -Corpus -Christi; not
inconsistent with the provisions of this charter, shall
remain in full force and effect until altered or
repealed by the city council; provided, that the power
to pass such ordinances under former charters has not
been repealed expressly or implied by the terms of this
act. (Origfnai-Eharter;-49899
Sec. 235. Printed Ordinances as Evidence.
All ordinances of the city ef--eorpes-� _--tea 1.
published in book or pamphlet form and purporting to be
published "By authority of the City Council of the City
of Corpus Christi," shall be received by all the courts
of the State of Texas as prima facie evidence of the
due passage and publication of such ordinances as
appear therein; provided, that no person shall be
precluded from showing by competent evidence, that any
ordinance published "By authority of the City Council
of the City of Corpus Christi," as aforesaid, is not a
true copy of the original ordinance. (Original -€h r -
ter; -9989)
Sec. 246. City Not Required to Give Bond.
It shall not be necessary in any action, suit or
proceeding in which the City of- Oorpus--e1 rfsti is a
party for any bond, undertaking or security to be
demanded or executed by or on behalf of said city in
any of the state courts, but all such actions, suits,
appeals or proceedings shall be conducted in the same
manner as if such bond, undertaking or security had
been given as required by law, and said city shall be
just as liable as if security or bond had been duly
executed. (Srfgfna3-6harter;-49899
Sec. 257. Public Property Exempt from Execution
Sale.
The property, real and personal, belonging to the
City of-Eorpns-{Rrtsti shall not be liable to be sold
or appropriated under any writ of execution, nor shall
the funds belonging to the city in the hands of any
person be liable to garnishment, but the mayor -of -the
city manager shall answer in a writ of garnishment for
the city. ferfgina3-charter;-49699
Sec. 468. City Inhabitants, Freeholders or
Taxpayers not Disqualified.
No person shall be an incompetent judge, justice,
witness or juror by reason of his being an inhabitant
or a freeholder, or a taxpayer of the City of-fmrpms
6hristf in any action or proceeding in which said city
may be a party at interest; --am -sib-oiiieers--and
empioyees- of --said- they-shed}-fie--exempt--from--jury
serviee:--(9rigfnai-8harter;-1989).
Sec. 499. Notice of Personal Injuries Required.
Before the City of-Sorpms-ehristi shall be liable
for damages for personal injuries of any kind, the
person injured or someone in that person's behalf shall
give--the-magot--er-tc* -ronncii file with the city
secretary in the manner prescribed by ordinance notice
in writing of such injury within one hundred eighty
(486) days after the same has been sustained, reason-
ably describing the injury claimed and the time, manner
and place of the injury. The failure to so notify the
city within the time and manner specified herein shall
exonerate, excuse and exempt the city from any liabil-
ity whatsoever. (Amendment -adopted -January -227-297S,
X - 9
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 4. Existing Ordinances.
All ordinances of the city not incon-
sistent with the provisions of this charter,
shall remain in full force and effect until
altered or repealed by the city council;
provided, that the power to pass such
ordinances under former charters has not
been repealed expressly or implied by the
terms of this act.
Sec. 5. Printed Ordinances as Evidence.
All ordinances of the city published in
book or pamphlet form and purporting to be
published .By authority of the City Council
of the City of Corpus Christi," shall be
received by all the courts of the State of
Texas as prima facie evidence of the due
passage and publication of such ordinances
as appear therein; provided, that no person
shall be precluded from showing by competent
evidence, that any ordinance published "By
authority of the City Council of the City of
Corpus Christi," as aforesaid, is not a true
copy of the original ordinance.
Sec. 6. City Not Regyired to Give Bond.
It shall not be necessary in any
action, suit or proceeding in which the City
is a party for any bond, undertaking or
security to be demanded or executed by or
on behalf of said city in any of the state
courts, but all such actions, suits, ap-
peals or proceedings shall be conducted in
the same manner as if such bond, undertak-
ing or security had been given as required
by law, and said city shall be just as
liable as if security or bond had been duly
executed.
Sec. 7. Public Property Exempt from
Execution Sale.
The property, real and personal,
belonging to the City shall not be liable
to be sold or appropriated under any writ
of execution, nor shall the funds belonging
to the city in the hands of any persons be
liable to garnishment, but the city manager
shall answer in a writ of garnishment for
the city.
Sec. 8. City Inhabitants, Freeholders or
Taxpayers not Disqualified.
No person shall be an incompetent
judge, justice, witness or juror by reason
of his being an inhabitant or a freeholder,
or a taxpayer of the City in any action or
proceeding in which said city may be a
party at interest.
Sec. 9. Notice of Personal Injuries
Required.
Before the City shall be liable for
damages for personal injuries of any kind,
the person injured or someone in that
person's behalf shall file with the city
secretary in the manner prescribed by
ordinance notice in writing of such injury
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See--48:--Pleading-8rd£naneesr
it-shaii-be-sufficient-fn-all-judieiai-preeeedings
to -plead -rent'- o d.inanc e-IrE-the-rfty-by-eapt£on; -without
embodying -the -entire -ordinance -in -the -pleading; -and -ail
printed- ..,dl.rsneer-or--wdes--of-,,,lina..c�s -ohmic--be
admitted-ter-evidence-in-any--suit---and-shaii-ihave-the
same --feree--end--effeet--as--the--or£g£naiordineneer
eerti£ied--.,,,i..,-of--ordinanees-may-also--be-used--in
evideneer--(8riginai-charter;-2989)
Sec. 2910. Assessments for and Improvements
Districts.
(a) The city shall have the power to create -end
establish improvement assessment districts, in the
manner hereinafter provided, for the purpose of
straightening;-wfdenfng;-ahelling;-graveting;-paving-or
otherwise-improving-.any.-atreeta or erlitrolef irht-said
dfsinlets-end•-to--isy-and-e nisimmn*-meter-maim-,--gas
ma£nar-stat -sewers;--satritom --sewers--and-..LL,., -like
improvements- U.ore,.n -and'-therein-amFiv-dre±ssr-grade;
fill- and -otherwise-preteet--impreve-tim--territory
constructingublic improvements within said districts;
and'to provide that the entire cost of making any such
improvements shall be paid by the property owners
owning property in -the -territory specially benefited in
enhaneed--value--by reason of making any --such the
improvements. end -to -melee -personal-eherge- egn{nnt--any
such-property-rowners-as-well-vm eo-fix-e-hour-to The
city may levy a special assessment as a lien against
any such property and to issue assignable certificates
of obligation er-r gotisbier-certificates-ar-Lt-deems
advisable; covering the cost of such improvements with
deferred--payments--ta-draw bearing interest not to
exceed eight -percent -(8%)- Lha..on, the maximum legal
rate. provided -that no assessment district shall be so
created without first submitting the question to a vote
of the legally qualified voters in the City o£-Eorpns
Bhrieti; who own real estate in said the proposed
district. Upon-the-presentation-vis--petbtiar,--aigned
by-a-majorityofilmse-resirthig and owning -property -in
the-proposed-district;-whieh-said-petition-shalt-reeite
the -improvements -desired -to -be -i ode-and-eteariy-define
the-boundaries-of--said-proposed-dietriet-srnh-shaii•-be
seeempanied-by--t-eerttfied-eheek-to-cvver-the-eost-o£
holding-the-electionhereinafter--provided--£v[:---i7+e
city-council-mdma-r-examhre-aaid-petition-arni- to -it -£s
in-eemplianee-with-the-law-end-the-eity-eharter-and-the
e£ty--council--ht--Purrdiscretion-deems•-the--proposed
improvement-ieasdfile--and-to-the-best-interest-vE-the
city; -as-wets-as-the-district;-the Dict'-comrot-shaii
grant--sei.rd-petition- read--ee ll -ren• -elee t ion-withirr -the
limits -of- sail -proposed-district--at- d....ia.,ated-voting
place -or -places -therein; -et -which -election -the -question
s h e l i- be- a„b,mytie,} -to- t he- legaiir -qua•MSied rooters -o f
the-Eity-aF.Gorpue-Ghzrati who ere reatrostate-owners
fn-said-proposed-distnivi:--J4Rniit-the-GiOy-Sonneil-of
the-CityaF-0orpua-Shriatt-be-eutherieed-tarreate-an
improvement-distriet-adlir-tire-boundaries-specified-for
the-purpose-of--Estado--,ally-the-r,.,,,w..d-impreve-
mentsi--end--to-charge--the-entire--coat-of-i 3s±no -saeh
improvements-against-the-property-owners-owning-proper-
ty-tcr-the--tei,itorr-special y--benefited-isr-enhanced
vaine-by-reason-of-making-saeh-improvement;-and-to-make
a-peraonai-charge-against-said-property-owners;-as-west
as-to--fix-re--tiea-byrepeciat-assesament- abain.,i -such
property--and--iron—issue---assignahlr--certificates--or
negotiable-eertifieates-as -it-deems-advisable;-severing
the-east-o£-saeh-improvement;-deferred-payments-te-draw
interest-not-to-exceed-eight-percent-(8%),,,--i&-the
eity--eomneil--shall;--in--its--discretion;--deem--said
petition--not--hr-caopitame-wi-th-icer-andthe--e£ ty
X - 10
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
within one hundred eighty days after the
same has been sustained, reasonably de-
scribing the injury claimed and the time,
manner and place of the injury. The failure
to so notify the city within the time and
manner specified herein shall exonerate,
excuse and exempt the city from any liabil-
ity whatsoever.
Sec. 10. Assessment and Improvement
Districts.
(a) The city shall have the power to
establish assessment districts, in the
manner hereinafter provided, for the purpose
of constructing public improvements within
said districts and to provide that the cost
of making any such improvements shall be
paid by the property owners owning property
specially benefited by reason of making the
improvements. The city may levy a special
assessment as a lien against any such
property and issue certificates of obliga-
tion covering the cost of such improvements
bearing interest not to exceed the maximum
legal rate. No assessment district shall be
created without first submitting the ques-
tion to a vote of the qualified voters in
the city who own
n real estate in the proposed
district. If the returns of the election
show that two-thirds or more of the quali-
fied voters of the city who own real estate
in the proposed assessment district voting
in the election voted in favor of the
proposition, the city council shall create
the assessment district and establish its
boundaries. All matters pertaining to any
assessment lien for public improvements
shall be made in substantial compliance with
the laws pertaining to street improvements.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
charter; -and -the improvement- -not-feas£b£e-ner
to --the- best -into eet--of--the-tity-or-the--proposed
district;-it•sitart-derty-anid-pet3tirnr. --Said-eieetfon
shall fir held in tirompMancr-with--tasv-, ga,ding--the
holding -e£ -general -city -elections -where -practicable -but
in-tMs-elect£en-only-those-iegeiiy-<pis3ifi..d -voters
residing-,11Ar rr-said--0ity-of--0vrpmr-eiriet£-,4nr-own
real -estate -in -said -district -shell -be -entified -to -vote:
If the city -council -shall -find -from -the returns of said
the election show that two-thirds f413i or more of the
legally quali iia voters of said the city who own real
estate in said the proposed assessment district and
voted voting in said the election; voted in favor of
said the proposition, fie city council shall proceed-te
create said the assessment district and establish the
same and dearly xteftoe its boundaries. Upon --the
creation-of-ssimr diL,i..L-the-citycamcii--etts k -have
power -te-order-the-said-improvement-and-to-eontraet-for
said-improvement-and-to-sasess•ttee entrrc-eest-ef-saeh
improvement -against -the -property -owners -owning -property
in-said-districtspecsiiy !leFFted--h*-enhanced-volae
by-reason-of-making-an-snctrimprovement•-and•-to-make-a
persenei-charge-against-the-owners-of-sneh-preperty-and
to-fix-e-ilenlimmeorrimui -to•-issue-asafgnabie-certtfi-
cate-or-negotiable-eertificates;-as-£t-deems-advisable;
covering-the—m.4--of-said-impzvement;-a -to-provide
for -deferred -payments -with -interest -not -to -exceed -eight
percent -40s},--- The-order--tor--the -imptmmments1--eon-
tract;-and-the-assessment-and-eertifieates;-the-hearing
thereon -and -notice- -yc, i..1--aseesemenb-and
speetai-lien-endartd-the-enferee-
ment-1AE-the--iiefr-as-veil-as- -setts-txr-set-msidr-or
correct-the-assessment--and--Men-aii--to All matters
pertaining to any assessment lien for Public improve-
ments shall be made in' substantial compliance with
Ehapter-9-of-'fide-z^&vF-the- Re ised-eivi-Statatea-of
Texas;- 1425;-wit9r-refc,c.... the laws pertaining to
street improvements. Provided -tht --the-provisiens-tf
this-eharter-shah-c.,.,L,.,i-tver-ssid• g..m.. a -taw -where
in-conflict;-end-provided-farther-that-no-Cien-shali-be
fixed -on -any -property -exempt -by -law -from -execution; -end
provided-further-that-in-no-ease-shail-said-improvement
or -the -Lost -of- maieiiegthesemeix-a-eharge-against-the
city-ofi-corpus-ermisti--nor-shah--t r-credit-vE-said
eity-be-used-fer-the-purpose-of-making-the-improvements
provided -for -therein:
(b) The city shall have power to ereate--and
establish improvement districts, in the manner herein-
after provided, and -to -bevy; -straighten; -widen; -enclose
or-otherwise-improve-any-river;-ereek;-bayou;-stream-or
other -irody - of- nater - within --or -without--sa r d - tity -by
£ t s e 3f-vr-in--conneetion-xier-sny-water-improvement
district-nem-established-or-hereafter-te-be-established
ander--tie-gc....,.,i--laws--of•-this--state;en-te--buy;
build; -tmmr-etr,mmmatruct-within-or-wiA out--said-city;
reservoirs;--water--sheds;--water--snpplysonrees--and
systems-by-itseif-arinameetiott tir-any-sneh-water
improvement--distriet--for--the--supply--of--water--for
demesne;-£ndastrfal-er-irrigation-purposes-and-to-sell
said-waterlox-said -purposes-and-shah-ireve--the-power
to-aequire-private-property-fer-a£1-ef-said-purposes-by
eminent-domain;-whethex-witfiirvrwkthotre-tx-city;-to
be-exereised-as-nem-lyss,..ucLi....Lie a..c..Nl..g-te-the
Saw-governing-tire-tondemnetionrvf property -by -railroad
eorporations:--4n&-sat&-etty-sha•H--have-thepower-to
issne-bondv-for-sa#-pnrpose-iir-aecordanee-with-the
powers-conferred-cm-said-city-wr-the-matter-of-issuing
bonds:--fAmendment-adopted-April-38;-19461
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
(b) The city shall have power to
establish improvement districts, in the
manner hereinafter provided, in order to
assist in the development of commerce, tour-
ism, resort activity, and convention accom-
modation for the promotion of the welfare of
the city. Within any such improvement
district, the city council shall have the
power to lease, sublease or provide for the
installment sale of any city -owned improved
or unimproved land, or any interest therein,
for any governmental or private use, at its
fair market value as determined by the city
council without the necessity of voter
approval. The term of any such transaction
shall not exceed sixty years. An improve-
ment district under this subsection shall be
established by the council subject to
approval by a majority vote of the qualified
voters of the city voting at an election
called for approval of the establishment of
the district. The metes and bounds descrip-
tion of any such district, as approved by
election, shall be kept on file in the
office of the city secretary as part of the
public records of the city, and any improve-
ment district established by charter amend-
ment prior to the adoption of this provision
shall be maintained in full force and effect
and shall be subject to the provisions of
this section.
X - 11 (Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
ES --eentrai-eorpas-Ehristi-improvement [All material deleted.]
Bistrietr
av---Being--art-iriegrarly- shcycJ -tract--of
land- within-etrr-6ity -o£- 6brpvs--0lmiald-,--sad-mere
partieaiariy--described--by- were., -and--bounds--as
feliewsr
Beginning-nt-a• pul„L-in-the-i thmnArlpartbm -e£
the-interseetien-af-flcearr Brinmsu -Hargan-Avenue
where-the-west-La,.k vf—orrtr-cf-9eean-Brfve-tnter-
sects-the-north-back-of-eurb-iine-o£-Morgan-Avenue
for--tlrr-souCtreastr-and--beginning- ce..,c. -v--the
tract -herein -described;
Thence-ims-westerby-dirntioerwittr-the-easteriy
extension--of--said--north--right-ef-way--line--of
Morgan--Avenue;--and--eentinaing--wlth--the--north
right-a£-may-iine-vf-said-itorgarr kvenae;-approxt-
mateky-i;i-miles-te-its-interseetten-with-the-eaat
right-e£-way-iine-qmE State-Highway-them--286,--also
known-tra -the-ibbsstoem-Expressway;-for-the-moat
seatheriy--aoathwe rb-tdrner-of--Che-trattr-herefe
described;
Thence -in -2r g,.,,.,..t-nertheriy-direct-irnrwitir-the
east-right-of�er-bme -of-said- %LaL. highway -Ne:
286;-and-rte-northerly-extension-aeress-interstate
Highway--Ne;--34;-s d1..t..,,..-vE-aproadmetakr-1:4
mfies-ixr-its-intersection-Isitir-the-a mMalt-right-
of-way-iine-ofisaich hierm yha.--3P-for
an-fnterier-corner-of-the-tract-herein-described;
thence-in•-a-g.,,.tal-lsesterly-direction- mbeh-the
north-right-e£-way-iine-af-said-interstate-Highway
He:--7g--a-distance-1,&-approximately-0-.3-1mike•-te
its-i.,L..,..... L1orr-with-the--southeast -right-ef-way
line-vf-Rmmr Jermme-£or-the-mostrzvesteriy-sonth-
west-eomer-of-the-tract-herein-deseribed;
Thence -in• -a -general -nor he steriy di,c,LL,,..-with
the--seetheast--right-ef-way--iine--ef--said--Pert
Avenue-ta-iia-interseetton-with-the-east-right-ef-
way-iine-ef-Stroman-Road-for-an-fnterier-corner-of
the -tract -herein -described;
lbenee--in-s•-nertheriy-litreceion-whir-ther-east
right-ef-way--iine-of--said-£t vomerRead-amb-its
nertheriy-extension-across-the44ahr-M,.lag-Basin
to --Ft- 1„Lo,o.. Llv,. -with-the-origftari-nartlr-city
limit-iine--Lirt-Bfty-of--0vrp.rr
01....1t.1, -Texas;
in -the -Texas iYpr-true•-0ompmry 1Pade-Battery-for-a
northwest-corner-ef-the-tract-herein-described;
iheece-in-an-easterly-direction-with-said-original
north--city--limkt--line-ob-the--City--ef--Eerpas
EhristirTexasl— to-its-_niumrserbbmvwibb-the-city
limit -line• -that -bounds -ti r-area-imewrr n-fierpas
ehristf--Beach-en-the-,marba t£-for-,m1.-£nterser
earner-of-the-tract-herein-desertbed;
Thence-contfneing-with-the-city-Simit-line-running
nertheasteriy-appreximatety-i34 faeC �ves`-cf-Nest
Eauseway- Nmilevardy--a--distance-vE-approximately
is3-miles-to-an-fnterier-earner-of-the-city-limit;
said-a.vL.... L..1„g-the-point-v£-tbegim.lna ro£-that
portion-of-the-cityiimitlaramred--i>y-the-cty-and
described-by-etty-erdinanae-Ho:-}4386;
Thence -Werth -5i -degrees -5R -minutes -west; -with -said
annexation-Ordinance-km-iENM ur- fstanee-of-§3B
feet-te-an-free-pipe-on-the-easteriy-bulkhead-line
-of--the-tr rt -herein
described;
X - 12
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Thence-lmartlr-32--degrees-O6 -minutes--cast,-- s ixdur-the
existing-city-imits-dine--mr-described-inlydhi-ordi-
nanee;-adeng-the easterirl ith-Yine•-of-eanai-A;-at
a -distance of-4695:49--feet:-past-ser-Pnsm-pipe-lsel--on
d£ne-for-a-reference-points-total-distance-of-4345:49
feet-to-the-Werth-bulkhead-line-of-the-Rineen-canal-for
a -corner -of -the -tract -herein -described;
ihenee-inr-a--souhheesterly---southerly- end--senth-
westeriy-direction-arittrthe'+Mean-lide-Shorei£neu
around-said-eerpus-ehristi-Beach-Area;-at-approxi-
mately--2: f-miles-cross--the--0orptrs-ffirlst`-Sh£p
channel-erxFcoatimrinv-£n-e- «_hweut rly d£ree-
tien--to-the--center-tine•-of--the-sotx h--eenerete
beikhead-e£-said-nhitrtime mei--lora ...,, m.. -of-the
tract -herein -described;
Thence--£n--a--southeasterly--direction--with--the
center -lime crf-said-bulkhead-tv-its-intersection
with-the-moat`-northeasterly-tontrete-ielkhead•-ef
the -barge -deck -for -a -corner -thereof;
Thenee-easterly-and-southerly;-respectively;-along
-}rte-of-thr-barge-dock- miidread--mr-a
point -where -the -barge -dock -bulkhead -center -line -at
its--mAir-end-irrtersetts-the-I est--curb--itce-of
Hest-%tnnrHne•-Brive-lot--a-turimn--of-the-truet
herein -described;
Thence -southerly -a i ong- Klee•-baek-vF- the -curb -on
West-6heredina-Driwtsto-v ,.vi..L- ere -the -back -of
curb-orrisest-Shoreine-Br£ve-i±ttmmtmm mr-the-back
of-the-west-curtrifi)cemr-Brtve-immediately-south
o f--the--fnnuan--frtY�eetr--f*.!te+-sts*l*m-nrith--Hest
Shoreline--for-a-corm--of-t'he-tract-immerbr-de-
scribed;
Thence-along-the-smmmrioelosmE, urb-of-eeean-Br£ve
southerly-tartii -suds-west-indle-of-curtr IrP-Ocean
Brive-intersects-the-..... th imndo ufr-c b -of -Horgan
Avenue--to--the-point--trfbeginning:---(Amendment
adopted -April -5;-i988)
bs---The-salt}- d.L L. 1.1-ahali-b -governed&-by
the-city-eeane it-in•-suck-mo......r w—it—tsar-from
time-to-time-provide-for-the-aeeompiiahment-of-the
foidowing-purposes:
is The-extension--c+-comseroiai-development
and-the-provision-of-public-faeid£ties;-ef-heteis;
stores; -or, --not- by-iim£tat£on;-oNrer-facilities
and-struetnres-for-the-purpose in order to assist
in the development of commerce, tourism, resort;
activity, and convention accommodation within -said
district for the promotion of the welfare of the
city.
E:---The-e£ty-eonne£i-may-provide-within-aneh
District-fer:
Ar ---lire Within any such improvement dis-
trict, the city council shall have the power to
lease of , sublease or provide for the installment
sale of any city -owned improved or unimproved
land, or any interest therein, or-sublease-of-aneh
land;-or-any-+Ammasi -therein;-itsprcremenCsr-if
any;-or-4and;-any-interest-idmmeir,--amt-fmprove-
ments;-ss--weii-as-the•-eenveyanee-for-tease-pur-
chase-o£-thrsesre-hearing h_mi—r-payabbc-to-the
city; for any governmental or private use, at
then -current its fair market value as determined
X- 13
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(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
by the City Council; without the necessity of
voter approval. The term of any such transaction
under-thAr mil eregreph -A shall not exceed sixty
f60 years.
An improvement district under this subsection shall be
established by the: council subject to ap.roval by a
majority vote of the qualified voters of the city
voting at an election called for approval of the
establishment of the district. The metes and bounds
description of any such district, as approved by
election, shall be kept on file in the office of the
city secretary as part of the public records of the
city, and any improvement district established by
charter amendment prior to the adoption of this provi-
sion'shall be maintained in full force and effect and
shall be subject to the provisions of this section:
All-}ease-payments-reee£ved-shall-be-paid-into-the
8£ty--fmtdb-iii -which--d4sbirraement-larr -made-- to
finance-the-ERty' - oomritmettr-for-arty-transaet£en
hereunder:
B:---The--}easer-aegn£a£t£onr-anbbeaser-or
}ease-parehase-by-the-cit -o -improved- or-nnfm-
proved-lend;--or-any--Lr-there£n;-or-of-the
improvements-ronby;-or-eery--combination--thereof;
within--the--B£str£et;--for--the--purposes--herein
stated- r tharr-voter--approver;-so--kung-as--sneh
tease; --aegtriartionr-suleeee-,--or-iease-pnrehase
obligations-£nenrred-by-the-e£ty-do-not-exeeed-the
then-earrent-fait- w.., k..L-va3ue- Lhe,cof os-deber-
m£ned-by-the-cityt om Ar. ---5 r-city-obi£gat£ons
may-be-ivnded -km-any-mennerpanmtieeed•ily-taw-but
shaii--never-Arte•-s-..tare.. -or—obligation
aga£net-the-general-isitirlard•IS L-vF-the-e£tys
The--e£ty--may--pay--interest--onen--£nstebbment
purchase-vr--beese-pnrehese-nade-onder-thia--sob-
paragreph-f:---Enr-term-of-any--transaetlom, other
then- scquisition-tinder -this - ste#oqareg repir -& -aha } }
not -exceed -sixty fife-years:---Firo-the-purposes-o£
th£a--aabparagraph--b-vnly� -rnr-certification--of
funds -by -the -DL, c -L.., -of-F£nanee-for--ai}vf-saeh
term-shall-te-zegdarreborlr-o mtktkom-en-the-e£ty
entering-into-airy-eontraet-ra- on eyatee-eomm£t-
ment:
e:---The--e£ty--may--eontraet--w£thent--voter
approval-w£th-eny-nonpro££t-corperat£en-er-fosnda-
t£en;-er-governmental-agency;-for-the-construction
on-city-owned-land-£n-aa£d-B£str£et;-by-or-throngh
sneh--w,,,.,,,.t{ ,---fou silos --or--governments}
agency; -at -the -s rh--cost-an&-b£ab£b£ty-vt-snch
corporab£on;-ivundaeior,--or-governments&-ageney;
of-hotels;--stores;-or;-not-by--11w1LsLiw.r,--other
fae£l£t£es--amt-cn,..N.,,cs-tor-the--purposes--of
commerce;--touiso,--resort;-activity,-int-eonven-
t£on-accommodation:--No-city iend,mo-any-interest
therein;--or-rfty--improveaents--may-be--p}edged;
mortgaged;-cve teLice&j-hypothecated;-ot--other-
wfse-ercrasbeied- under-thfa-snbparegraptr-e: --Such
eontraet-prey-embody--a-const uct{brr-period--}ease
conditioned--for-term£nat£on-vpmr-the_ -o£
sneh--eorperntiorl--d:oundetion, -,mo--governmental
ageney--co--complete-such-bn£bd£ng;-strM+ ,--or
facility-witirin--suctr-time-and-nperrsuetr-toms-as
the-city-eeune£l-may-specify:
Upon--the--compbet£on--of--sneh--bn£bd£ng--or
strnetare;-aceorting•-to-pians--and-specff£eatfons
approved--by-the-city-connef};-said•-corporation;
foendat£on; -vr- ew...,.mn.., tai--agency-shah---convey
and-deliver--to-the-41£tyrof-€,,,.s Glu tet,, -geed;
merchantable;-unen...,w1,e.1 ice•-titin,--approved-by
the-8ity-a.,,,ttrsuclrfitrk111..s-or-sernctnre;
£n-considerstion-o£'-laitirtfierkly-shakk-lease-to
sneh--corporation;---hnnedet ion, --n r --governments}
X - 14
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(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
egeney-upon-saeh-conditions-and-rental-as-the-elty
council--deems--advantageons--te--the--city;--saeh
building-or-structure--for-e--term-trot•-exceeding
sixty -f60 -years:
ub}ease-may-be-permitted-by-the-efty-co ne£l
of-saeh-building-or-structure-by-saeh-eorperat£en;
foundation;-or-govexsmrentei egemy,-provfafon-for
whfeh-meyfir-made-in-tile-vf sald -amtraet; -for
the--operation--of--here}s;--steres;--or;--not--by
limitation;- oLhe. -facilities--and-etruct... -far
the-purpose-of-commerce;-tourism;-resort-aet£v£ty;
and--convention--aeeommedatfens;--at--ne--cost--er
3fab£ltty-what...,.,.. is -the -city; -err mr-than-the
ifebi££ty-of-the-city-to- pe. fe...r-its-own-}ease
obligations:
All-immtbar-received•-by--the-city-hereunder
Sha££--be--paid-41tt7-1Awr-flit:-furM--ire--wh£eh
d£abursement--vans--made--t r--£1.,...,....--the--eicy+a
comm£tment-for-any-transeetfen-hereunder:
e:---6ale-�}^-lhe-city-of-fieri11k��gs r-strue-
tures--and•-fatiiitier-aegnired->-order-mey-be
effected -only -by -voter -approval:
d:---Assignments-vF-subleass-mast--be--first
appreved-by-e£ty-ordinance:
e:---Powers-grunted-imHsrorre•-orrmkatier-o£
ell-other-ppo�weerxe---vested-in -the-qty-tr&-corpus
8hrf a tf: ---FAmrndment-sdoples}- Jarneaxy-i4;--}995 ;
effeetfve-3ane-l;-19951
(e--The-oitle-ahaii--leave•-yemer-hy-ordelm mer -to
authorize-nn-officerof•-thecEty-to-order-the-owner-of
any--property-to-either-impivve--the--property-to•-the
extent--neeessery--to--comply--with--minimum--standards
established-by-the-city-ortvclear-the-property:--The
city-may,--art-faiitr>e-rof-the-otmer-to-eompirme ttr-en
order-te-fmprove the property-orom ,I-to-elear-the
property;--after-aotfcs-as- r+ve1ded--by--ordinance;
proceed-to-imptove-the-property-tr-..1..... -the-property
-a,&-eherge-ehr-east-therefor-to•-tire-owner
and-the-e£ty-shell-have-a-preferred-lien-on-the-proper-
ty-fox-saeh-costs;-isle%eAl-aetorney-and-pabl£eatien
expenses-and-court-eosts:--(Amendment-adepted-September
l6;-}995
Seer -3c: --Waterworks:
As-soon-ss-tir-efty-crE-4orptrs OI.. 1.. L1 -shag-have
essamed--management--sad-- ce..L. �l---vF--its--waterworks
system;-~mdse-its-cont:net--with--Lice- s-christf
Nater-Supply-Eompany;-it-sixaii-tm-thechrhy of -the -city
council;-by-ordi mm-ivset -epert -appropriate-al}
the-revemtes--end•-moneys-derived-fxorrehe-operation-of
said-works-to-thr-support,--maintenance--mei•-extens £on
thereof-to-ether-parts-of-the-city;-and-no-part-of-saeh
revenue-shnii-ever-be-appropriated-teeer-orae or -any
other-purpose-anti£-etherwtse-provided-by-law:--ferigi-
nal-charter;-£989)
See:-31:--Water-Extension-Notes:
the -city-cow..-ii-speer s,rote of -fear-f £f chs- f 4 i5 )
thereof;-sheii--have-the-power,--by-ordinance,--Lv-eon-
traetos--the- ext....aim“-of-seimi-waterworks-tor-other
parts-of'-throityzdtere-needed;-and;-txrttris-e d; -may
pledge-the-net-arrtmei-emnomoes *ererPp-aed-may-give-a
lfen-on-the-said-entire•-plan r-inciudimg-auch-improve-
ments-ox-extenaimm;-to-season-rhe-contract--price-of
same;-end-may-exeente-promissory-nates-therefor;-signed
X - 15
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EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
by-the-mayor-mod—countersigned--by- -tbc-city-controller;
and -bearing -interest- not,nmeedtng-afx-pereent-(696)
per-annum—,--and—payable--Hr—equal—b—installments;
providedrsneh-obligations-siren-neverfifecome-a-charge
against -the -city^ yr-agofns t-the-other-revemres-of -the
city;-SuC-sold-leaterworks-plant--and--said-vx t --annual
revenues--thereof-sirs 1--stand--pledged--tv- -the
payment-of--raid-Hetes;-card•-provided-farther--etrat-the
cost--ot-such--±mprovementa-or--extensions-strati--never
exceed--___. _ _-(4i3)--of-tire-actual-^rafue-pE-said
waterworks-pferrr-including-such- r..,r,,.,e1-improvements
of-extensiens;-end-provivh:h ivrtherthat-aro-extens ions
or improvements• -exceeding int cost -hire lm,baLle• net
revenues-for-any-erre-yearshettsver-be-contracted-for
w£thont-first-hsroing-tee-submiyie-tto-ehe-rote-of-the
qualified-taxpaying-voters-at-an-eiectiorr-heid-excln-
sively-for-that-purpose:--EBrig£nal-Charter;-1989)
Sec:-34:--6onf££et£ng-haws-Repealed:
Be -it --further e..aLLcd-that-aii--Ranr-mi.-parts-of
laws -in--amfl-hrt-herewith-lie--and•-the-same--ere-hereby
repealed;-insofar-as--treymrayconFlict•-with-the-provi-
siens-ef-this-charter-and-that-the-present-City-Charter
of -the -E£ty-of-Corpus-Ehr£st£-be-and-the-same-is-hereby
especially--repeal-ear---(iVoi re---3'Ms-is-the--original
Sect£on-1-2-crf—ATtleie-Hii-en-conte.kmh-lar-the-charter
of- -1909-end- ivr -repeal ing- "tire-present--0ity-char ter u
refers-te-the-charter-in-existence-in-1989):
See:-33:--Validating-Provisions:
At -the -beginning -o£ -the -next -fiscal -year; -the -city
council--shah-issue•-warrents--for--any--and•-nil--sums
borrowed-irr-ant-ktmti-ior of cumrt-revemres-and-then
unpaid-end-the-city-eonneti-ahaii-make-provision-in-the
budget-for-payment-af-ttm-- mtei--m d -interest -thereon -as
6n-0he--ease-ef- 6Lhe. -warrants-of--Nae-city-them-ent-
standing:--All-present-veld-eentraets;-warrants;-bonds
and-obligations-tri—tire-city-of
the-eity- ..,.d.acL; -obiigativ.r-er-endertaking
shall-not-be-affected-by-any-amendment-heretorbnt-same
shah--centivue--ss--heretofore:---FAmendment--adopted
November -R3;-1939,
Sec. 3411. Council Action Validated.
Be -it --fur he -enacted-Haat--ai1 Acts of the city
council of-Corpus-Bhristi-heretofore previously enacted
in granting franchises, assessing and collecting taxes,
and the disbursement of same, the enforcement of its
ordinances by criminal proceedings or otherwise, the
collection of fines and the disbursement of same and
any and all enforcement of the penal laws of this
state, be-and-Stresame are hereby in all things vali-
dated and made as valid and binding as if passed by a
legal city council. E8r£gina3-charter;-1989i
gee:-35:--Reeord-of-eharter:
lire-city-secretary-shal-1--reeord-s--length-ivr-a
separate-book-therefor-the-chartervE-the-city-and-all
articles LLc.c.,f rdrictr-may be- -corrlai..iag the
original -and-tire-amendments-thereto;-+ovist--boole-shall
be-kept-ire--the-archives-of -the-ci-y:-- are--city-secre-
tery-shall- furnish -to - the - mayor -s• campy -of -such-charter
as-amended;-aathenticated-by-his-signature-and-the-seal
of-tile-ri-tyr -and-tertliieetrvf-the-approvai--o -sneh
charter-amendments-by-e-tmlotgSyvote-of-the-qua£tf£ed
voters-v3.-the-rity,- which-shah-ibe-forwarded-Sy-the
mayor--to--the--secretary--ef--the--state:---EAmendment
adopted -November -23;-3939)
X-16
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 11. Council Action Validated.
Acta of the city council previously
enacted in granting franchises, assessing
and collecting taxes, and the disbursement
of same, the enforcement of its ordinances
by criminal proceedings or otherwise, the
collection of fines and the disbursement of
same and any and all enforcement of the
penal laws of this state, are hereby in all
things validated and made as valid and
binding as if passed by a legal city coun-
cil.
(Rev. 2/23)
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
See:-36:--Effect-of-charter-en-Existing-baa:
Ai3-ordinances7-reselut£ens;-rules-and-reguietione
new- ± fo,,... -ander--the-city-government--and-trot-£n
eenfi£et-with-- tre p.bri.. i.ms-e£-nny- ao..nd.n..nl -to-this
charter--shatF-ax mean-der-force-,order-mex}r-amendment
anti}-altered;-amended-or-repealed-by-the-eoune£l-after
such--amendment--to- itrNr-chaiyt--takes-effect:---A£}
rights--o£--the--city--ender--existing--franeh£ses--and
contracts-end-lr14.-ex£sting-aethprity -for-the-issuance
of-b,...Js; -lwrr-in-conflict- w£tlr-the-pttviaions-1*-any
amendment -to- Lhie -charter;-sha33-te-preserved--in-fulI
force-and-effect:--(Amendment-adopted-Hey-45;-1955)
Sec. 3712. Construction of Charter.
This charter shall not be construed as a mere
grant of enumerated powers, but shall be construed as a
general grant of power and as a limitation of power on
the government of the City of-tbrpus--Ghr£sti in the
same manner as the Constitution of Texas is construed
as a limitation on the powers of the legislature.
Except where expressly prohibited by this charter, each
and every power under Article XI, Section 5 of the
Constitution of Texas, which it would be competent for
the people of the City of-€orpes-erristi to expressly
grant to the city, shall be construed to be granted to
the city by this charter. (Amendment-adopted-44oy-25,
8953
Seen-37Ar-6ender:
(a)--The-warding-of-ail-provisions-of-this-charter
shell--be-.revise}-ser-fellows : --_ _ever--tfir-pronoun
uh ima--appears--the--phrase-+br-her"- m4re ii --formed la to ly
follow--wherever-the-word--mei-au-appearevr-the-phrase;
our-from+,-shat}-immedinteiy--f-vriow;-wherever-Hite-word
uheu- d,.yen.o;-the--phrase-+br--sheu--obeli--immediately
follow;-wherever-the-word-uh£mselfu-appears;-the-phrase
uor-herself°-shall-immediately-follow:
fb)--ln-Artieie-ii'I— Stmtitrr3.2•,-ehlrvrord-apol£ee-
mana-shall-be-rev£sed-te-reed-upel£ee-officer:u
Eo)--ln-Article-dV - ion•ab,--tire-mord-upatrol-
manu-shall-be-revised-te-reed-upatrol-off£cer:u
(d)--Wherever-the -w rd-ueoaneiimenu-or-uconne£l-
manu-appears;-it-strail-ixrcirammi-to-ueoune£l-membersu
or-aeebne£1-member:u--(Adopted-3anuary-24;-1975)
Sec. 3813. Judicial Notice.
This charter shall be deemed a public act, may be
read in evidence without pleading or proof, and judi-
cial notice shall be taken thereof in all courts and
places. (Amendment -adopted -Hay -25;-1955)
Sec. 3914. Separability Clause.
If any section or part of a section of this
charter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not
invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of
any other section or part of a section of this charter.
(Amendment -adopted -Hay -25;-4955)
X - 17
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 12. Construction of Charter.
This charter shall not be construed as
a mere grant of enumerated powers, but
shall be construed as a general grant of
power and as a limitation of power on the
government of the City in the same manner
as the Constitution of Texas is construed
as a limitation on the powers of the legis-
lature. Except where expressly prohibited
by this charter, each and every power under
Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution
of Texas, which it would be competent for
the people of the City to expressly grant
to the city, shall be construed to be
granted to the city by this charter.
Sec. 13. Judicial Notice.
This charter shall be deemed a public
act, may be read in evidence without plead-
ing or proof, and judicial notice shall be
taken thereof in all courts and places.
Sec. 14. Separability Clause.
If any section or part of a section of
this charter is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the same shall not invalidate
or impair the validity, force or effect of
any other section or part of a section of
this charter.
(Rev. 2/23)
•
EXISTING CHARTER MARK-UP
Sec. 4915. Rearrangement and Renumbering.
The council shall have the power, by ordinance, to
renumber and rearrange all articles, sections and
paragraphs of this charter or any amendments thereto,
as it shall deem appropriate, and upon the passage of
any such ordinance a copy thereof, certified by the
city secretary, shall be forwarded to the secretary of
state for filing. fAmendment-adopted-May-25;-}955)
Sec:-4i,--Bensel£dation-e£-Fanetions;-Proce-
dares-and-interests-in-Property:
(a)--The-Otty -of-t'orpur-Ehristi--ahati-have--the
right--to--cvmbiree;--w..solidete--er-rontrae:t- tit}r-any
governmental--body-or-bodles;-vr-�ritir-smy--poittiea3
subdtvtsien-or-sabefvtsions; -ir- o..(... -to-provide-for
the --performance --af --functions ,--or -the-- dis ehe rge--o £
obligations-omt-responsibilities-rot-the--city-or-any
other—party—to—any- ..,wb1 aLio,,--eonso£dat£on--or
contract:
(t4--The-i'iiy-of--e rims-fbristiJ-shamve--the
right-tvronhmmiC-rink;-or-joim-eittr,mr-governments}
body -or- L.,.lieQ,-or-with•-any-poiitieai--subdEvEshnr-or
sobdtvisions;-forth,-p rposrbf-acootrtng;-deveioptng
or--reproving-property-vr-any--interests-irr-property:
This-right-sha£l-fne£ade;-but-net-by-way-of-}imitation;
the-right-to-lease-from-sneh-bodies-or-anbd£via£ons-and
to-{ease-to-svlctl- b.,dica or-subdiv£atons,--as- feit-as-to
jointly-ower,--maintaio--and- operete-uctr-pn,,..r. tj -or
interests-drr-properly-in-eonjanetiorrrrttir,mmrh -bodes
or -subdivisions:
(e)--The-rights-end-powers-of-thia• -42-may
be-Lffe,toeted3 :eplere. tod -amd-provided-int--by-ord£-
nanee-oF-the-Council rof-the--zty-of--O pus•-Ehristi:
Any-otilex--provisions-of-this-charter-te-- hh -contrary
netwithstand£ng;--in--paraaance--of--these--rights--and
powers;--the-ratty-cmmme+1--aha4}-}rev,--tile--power--to
execute-Ieases-en-any-interests-in-property-held-by-it;
or-to-ieese-from-others-trader-the• . Lyi,t.. -and-powers-of
this -section -di, for rmy-mmmaroot-exceeding-sixty-(68)
years;-end-sneh-leases-are-authorised-without-necessity
of -election:
(d)--Hhenever-any-fanctions-sr-.pracodures.rag-the
Eity-of-Oorpus-9Nrtsti--shaii-bo-cvmbiveed--and-consoii-
dated-xitte-airy-£unction--End -proeedares-of-ony-ether
governmental -body -or-bodies;-rm--pol.tL.at-sabdfvia£on
or--subdivisions;--the--same--personnel--and--the--same
appointed-members-of--beards-may--be--atred-irr-the
performance-of-sack--farcti ns-.and-.ptocelimmm.,r-£ird-sneh
personnel-simi-1--be-deemed-tine-eisplcyloyees--or-appointees
of eaeirpoli- fcsb-subdivision to the extent-ttrat they
perform-services--for-it-or-to-the-extentrlymr ded-by
contract,
fe)--Such-city-ftm ia-as-teat'-be-regaired--to-meet
obligations-v&--tire-city-.nlder-any-eontraet; 2e-ase-er
eonsolidat£on--authorised--ander--this--seet£on--41--or
£ncfdental-to-the-rownemArip•-by-the-city-v.F-any-inter-
esta-in-p..,1, L� -ander-the•-antherttyris-section
may-i>e-pre iced--in--tire--city--budget-yr-to--soperate
appropriation:--91m,,,tty-shall-4nave--che-right-to--ase
the ,,.v.«.Io -of•-fonds--£sawed--by-tire--ci,ty for -the
aegais£tfon;-development-or-eonstraet£on-of-property-or
interests-irr p.ope.ty-ander hire-aathority--gran4ed--by
this--seetian--4 r(Arec.dmc,.L-adoetcd -September-T6;
1918)
X - 18
PROPOSED DRAFT (REVISED)
Sec. 15. Rearrangement and Renumbering.
The council shall have the power, by
ordinance, to renumber and rearrange all
articles, sections and paragraphs of this
charter or any amendments thereto, as it
shall deem appropriate, and upon the pas-
sage of any such ordinance a copy thereof,
certified by the city secretary, shall be
forwarded to the secretary of state for
filing.
(Rev. 2/23)
Corpus Christi, Texas
2.r.A4., day of % , 1982
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance
or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule
as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule
and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced,
or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully, - Respectfully,
Council Members
The above ordinance was pass
Luther Jones
Dr. Jack Best
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero
Joe McComb
Frank Mendez
Bill Pruet
Mary Pat Slavik
Linda Strong
99.045.01
MAOCITYF CORPUS CHRTHE ISTI, TEXAS
by the following vote:
k -
'STATE "OF TEXAS,
" County of Nueces.
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
}ss. AD# 60560
CITY OF C.C.
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came
MURIEL LA RUE
, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is the
SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK of the Corpus Christi Caller and The Corpus Christi Times,
Daily Newspapers published at Corpus Christi, Texas, in said County and State, and that the publication of
, NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCION GENERAL) To the Registered_
Of which th'e annexed is a true copy, was published in CALLER-TI7FS PUSLu):[ziQ•_.QMPLNY
on the.13..2 Hay of MARCH
consecutive days
two Times.
2175.80
193LL, and once each ..._•_slay ._. thereafter for two
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
24th ay of MARCH
19 87
Not ' Public, Nueces County, Texas
EUGENIA S. CORTEZ 6-30-89
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS, Iss: AD# 16719
County of Nueces. CITY OF C.C./CITY SECRETARY
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came.
MURIEL LA RUE .., who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is the
SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK of the Corpus Christi Caller and The Corpus Christi Times,
Daily Newspapers published at Corpus Christi, Texas,, in said County and State, and that the publication of
CITY CHARTER ELECTION. The following are the specific, numbered City of Corpus
of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in
CALLER -TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY
28-4
the day of LAPRn__.19.$Z.., and once each. dal__._..._ _thereafter for eight
consecutive days
.eight.;-- Times.
$....1932.00 TfORIE L
Subscribed and sworn to before me this...-... 6th_ f of el-21UL 19..87
ot:: Public, Nueces County, Texas
EUGENIA CORTEZ 6-30-89
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF TEXAS,
�ss: A£1dt 45857_
County of Nueces. CITY OF C . C . /CITY SECRETARY
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public. this day personally came.
MURIEL LA RUE who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is the
of the Corpus Christi Caller and The Corpus Christi 'limes,
SENIOR ACCOUNTINGvCLERK
n
Daily Newspapers published at Corpus Christi. Texas. in said County and State, and that the publication of
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19638 CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO
of whichthe annexed is a true copy, was published in CALLER -TIMES PUBLISHING C CMPANY
on the 3lstday of.. _MARCH _,..__. 19 87 and once each Slay_. thereafter for nna
consecutive. ddy
_...ona........_...Times.
$ 888.95
Subscribed and sworn to before me this. 1.1.t.. day APRIL 19..82__
MURIEL A RUE
Notary IsGblic, Nueces County, Texas
EUGENIA S . CORTFZ 6-1r)_R9
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'1 j
—411t1 ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
119638 CALLING FOR A GEN-
ERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
1 ON APRIL 4, 1987, IN THE
• CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR THE ELECTION
OF MAYOR AND EIGHT
r COUNCIL MEMBERS, ON THE
1 ADOPTION OF AMEND-
; MENTS TO THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS-
...ATI
HRIS
- 411 AND THE ADOPTION OF
'AN INCREASE IN THE TAX
EXEMPTION OF THE RESI-
DENCE HOMESTEAD FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DIS-
- ABLED OR ARE 65 YEARS
OF AGE OR OLDER, ANO
• PROVIDING THAT THE GEN-
ERAL ELECTION BE HELD
JOINTLY WITH THE WEST
= OSO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT TRUSTEES ELEC-
• TION AND THE FLOUR BLUFF
• INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT TRUSTEES ELECTION;
DESIGNATING POLLING
PLACE LOCATIONS, BY
HEREBY PROVIDING THAT A
JOINT ELECTION BE CON-
DUCTED ' WITH THE
.,` ELECTION- ON TETE QUES-
TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS AS CALLED BY ORDI-
NANCE NUMBER 19656;
PROVIDING FOR A JOINT
ELECTION WITH THE RE-
SPECTIVE ELECTIONS OF
THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDE-
PENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ,
AND THE FLOUR BLUFF IN-
DEPENDENT SCHOOL
.°° DISTRICT TO ADOPT AN IN-
- CREASE IN THEIR
— RESPECTIVE . •` RESIDENCE
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
DISABLED OR ARE 65
YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER;
PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OP
CORPUS CHRISTI; ENACTING
OTHER PROVISIONS PERTI-
NENT TO HOLDING JOINT
ELECTIONS: AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Coun-
cil of the City of Corpus
Christi ordered and called by
, Ordinance 1.9638 a joint elu-
tion for the election of Mayor
and eight Council Members,
the adoption of amendments
to the Charter of the City of
Corpus Christi, and the adop-
tion of a residence homestead
exemption for individuals who
are disabled or 65 years of
age or older;
WHEREAS, the Corpus
Christi Independent School
District and the Flour Bluff In-
dependent School District
desire to conduct a joint elec-
tion with the City of Corpus
Christi, on the adoption of a
residence homestead exemp- 1
tion for their respective
districts;
WHEREAS, the City Court- t
cil desires to make certain [
changes In the wording of the
Chaney amendments as stat -
ad In Ordinance 19638;
WHEREAS, the City Coun-
ell deems n advisable to
include In the joint election the
question of the issuance of a
bonds .called by Ordinance
No. 19656 passed on this t
date; ,.
WHEREAS, It is the intent
of the Gly Council that Ord, -
question of the issuance of tions by citizens, to prove
bonds ordered and called by for the establishment of as
ordinance of today's date, the sessment and improvemen
election on the amendment. districts and to make genera
to the City Charter of the City provisions for the rights and
of Corpus Chnsti, the respec- powers f the city [Revises
live Trustees election for the existing An. IV, Secs 14, 39
West Oso Independent 48-50, 61, 63, and Art IX
School District and the Flour Secs 1-41 Into new An. X
Bluff Independent School Dis- Secs. 1-151
tract, and the respective Amendment Five, Finance
elections of the City of Cor- Taxation and Bonds.
pus Christi, the Corpus Christi Amending Article II, City
Independent School District, Council, Article IV, Adminis-
and the Flour Bluff Indepen- nation, and Article VII,
dent School District to adopt Taxation and Bonds, to pro -
increases for the residence vide for Independent and
homestead exemption for in- internal audit, the adoption of
disiduals who are, disabled or an annual budget, restrictions
65 years of age or older. on fund transfers and the
SECTION 2. That at said maintenance of accounts, and
election herein ordered all the conforming taxation and bond
qualified
Christi shall be n
thCity of provisions to the require-
permit- merits of state law [Revises
ted to vote. existing Art. II. Secs. 29-30,
SECTION 3. That the An. IV, Secs. 11-13. 15-24
names of candidates for the and An. VII; Secs. 1-12 into
office of Mayor and the, new Art, II, Secs 27-28, An
names of candidates for the IV, Secs. 2.9"and An: VIII,
office of the City Council Secs. 1-2.1
members shall be placed on Amendment Six, Civil Service
said ballot in the manner and and Employment Regulations
form prescnbed by law. Amending Article VI, Em -
SECTION 4. The City Sec- ployment Regulations, to
rotary, Armando Chapa, provide for a classified service
whose office Is situated et the defined by the City Council,
Office of the City Secretary, the powers and duties of the
Third Floor, City Hall, 302 Civil Service Board, and regu-
South Shoreline Drive, Corpus lotions, • concerning
Christi, Texas, is hereby ap- non-discrimination, political
pointed Election Manager and activities and candidacies for
Judge of said election, as public office [Revises existing
amended, and is hereby au- Art VI, Secs 1-13 Into new
thorized and directed to make An, VII, Secs. 1-6.]
Amendment Seven, Boards
and Commissions
Amending Article V, Com-
missions and Boards, to
establish a separate article
concerning the composition,
powers and duties of the
Planning Commission, the de-
velopment and legal effect of
the Comprehensive Plan and
platting procedures, and to
provide general powers for
the establishment, terms end
duties for boards and com-
missions, end appeals to the
City Council. jRevises existing
An. V, Secs. 1-15 into new
An. V, Planning, Secs 1-6,
and new art. VI, Boards and
Commissions, Secs. 1-2.]
Amendment Eight, Public Util-
ities, Franchises and Leases
Amending Article VIII, Pub-
lic Utilities, Franchises and
Leases, to provide for the in-
alienability of public property
except under certain condi-
tions, and procedures for the
granting, transfer, termination
and regulation of franchises
and leases, the granting of oil
and gas leases, the excercise
of the power of eminent do-
main, the operation of public
utilities and the sale of un-
treated water. (Revises
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de regulations concerning th
- conduct of Council meeting
t Council actions, contracts b
I fore elections and th
involvement of the Council 1
the administrative affairs
, the City
, Proposition Three
, YES, NO
Amending the Corpus Chris
, Charter to provide for the ap
pointment and duties of th
City Secretary, municip
judges, municipal court clerk
city manager, omitting obso
late • provisions o
departments and divisions, a
lowing for the creation o
administrative department
and divisions, and establish
ing a legal department.
Proposition Four.
YES, NO
Amending the Corpus Chris
Charter to allow the City t
exercise the powers of
home -rule city under the law
of the State of Texas, to ante
into contracts for goods an
services, to provide for ac
tions by citizens, to provid
for the establishment of as
sessment and improvemen
districts end to make genera
provisions for the rights and
powers of the city.
Proposition Five.
YES; NO
Amending the Corpus Christ
Charter to provide for Inde
pendent and internal audit
the adoption of an annus
budget, restrictions on fund
transfers and the maintenance
of accounts, and conforming
taxation and bond provisions
to the requirements of state
law.
Proposition Six
YES; NO
Amending the Corpus Chnst
Charter to provide for a classi
lied service defined by the
City Council, the powers and
duties of the Civil Service
Board, and regulations con-
cerning non-discrimination,
political activities and candi-
dacies for public office.
Proposition Seven
YES; NO
Amending the Corpus Christi
Charter to establish a sepa-
rate article concerning the
composition, powers and du-
ties of the Planning
Commission, the develop-
ment and legal effect of the
Comprehensive Plan and plat-
ting procedures, and to
provide general powers for
the ,establishment, terms and
duties for boards and com-
missions, and appeals to the
City Council.
Proposition Eight
YES; NO .
Amending the Corpus Christi
Charter to provide for the in-
alienability of public property
except under certain condi-
tions, and procedures for the
granting, transfer, termination
and regulation of franchises
and leases, the granting of oil
and gas leases, the excercise
of the power of eminent do-
main, the operation of public
utilities end the sale of un-
treated wateF, •
Proposition Nine. - -
YES. NO
Amending the Corpus Christi
Charter to restrict the referen-
dum requirement on certain
leases of City property to
Bayfront, waters _and, sub -
Merged lands patented t0 the
City
Proposition Ten.
YES, NO
Adding a naw Section the
Corpus Christi Charter to pro-
vide procedures for the
people df, the City to Aline
ordinances of the City by peti-
tion and election and call for a
referendum on repeal of exist-
ing ordinances of the City m a
similar manner
Proposition Eleven
YES; NO
Amending the Corpus Christi
Charter to repeal the require-
ments for the City Council to
approve by resolution the ap-
pointment or removal of all
directors of departments and
division heads. ,
Proposition Twelve
VES; NO
Amending the Corpus Chris i
Charter to add limited power
of annexation by ordinanc
with the requirement for a ref
erendum upon petition b
500 registered voters, and
conform the Article to be con
sistent with state law.
The ballots for said elec
tion on the charts
amendments shell be in sue
tone that those voters intend
ng to vote 'For' shall show
on their ballots a vote "Yes"
for the proposition, and thos
mending to vote 'Against'
shall show on their ballots
vote 'No- for the proposition
SECTION 7 That pursuan
to the petition of at least 20
percent of the number o
qualified voters who voted in
he preceding City election, an
election is hereby ordered to
grant an exemption in the
mount of 550,000 of the ap
senc
homestead for raised value oftan he red vidua
who is disabled or is 65 year
of age or older. The propose
Ion to be submitted a
follows:
City of Corpus Christi Home
e • In accordance with the provi-
s, sions of the Election Code,
e- and said election shall be held
e at the polling places in the
ofregularly prescribed precincts
of the City of Corpus Christi,
such voting precinctsand
polling places. being as fol-
lows
ti Said election shall be held
• in accordance with the elec-
e tion laws of the State of
al Texas. The polls shall be
open from 7.00 a.m to 7:00
- p m , on the date of the said
n election
I- SECTION 10. The Absen-
t tee Ballot Board is hereby
s created to process absentee
- voting results, and Bruce Ay-
cock is hereby appointed as
Presiding Judge, to serve as
Presiding Judge for this elec-
ti tion The Presiding Judge is a
e resident, qualified lector of
a the City The Presiding Judge
s shall appoint at least two oth-
r er members of such Board
d Ireneo Saenz and Rosalie Gar-
- za are hereby appointed
e Deputy City Secretaries to
• conduct abstentee voting
1 SECTION 11. The City Sec -
I rotary is directed to post and
publish such election notices
as are required by the Election
Code of the State of Texas.
SECTION 12 By approving
i and signing this ordinance,
- the Mayor officially confirms
, as his action all matters recu-
t ed in the ordinance which by
law come within his jurisdic-
tion
SECTION 13,x That it is
hereby officially found and de-
termined that the meeting at
which this Ordinance was
adopted and said election
was called was open to the
i public and public notice of the
- time, place and purpose of
said meeting was given, all as
required by Vetnon's Anno-
tated Civil Statutes, Article
6252-17, as amended,
SECTION 14, If for any rea-
son any section, paragraph,
subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this ordi-
nance shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional by final judg-
ment of a court of competent
jurisdiction n shall not affect
any other section, paragraph,
subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this ordi-
nance, for it 9s the definite
intent of this City Council that
every section, paragraph,
subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision hereof be
given full force and effect for
Its purpose.
SECTION 15. The fact that
it is necessary and essential
that the governing body of
the City of Corpus Christi shell
order elections pertaining to
municipal affairs and that the
notice of such election should
be promptly p,sted and pub-
lished and that a regular City
election for the election of the
Mayor and Council members
in the City of Corpus Christ
shell be held on the first Sat-
urday in Apnl, 1987, and that
the requirements of the Fed-
eral Voting Rights Act may be
timely met, creates a public
emergency end an imperative
public necessity requiring the
suspension of the Charter rule
that no ordinance or resolu-
tion shall be passed finally on
-.the date mf its introduction
but that such ordinance or
resolution shall be read at
three several meetings of the
City Council, and the Mayor,
having declared that such
emergency and necessity ex-
ist, having requested the
suspension of the Charter rule
and this ordinance be passed
finally on the date of its intro-
duction end ,take effect and
be In full force and effect from
and after its 'passage, IT 15
ACCORDINGLY SO OR-
DAINED, this the 5th day of
March, 1987.' ;
ATTEST:
/s/ Armando Chapa
City Secretary
/s/ Luther Jones
MAYOR
APPROVED: 8th DAY
OF March, 1987
HAL GEORGE
CITY ATTORNEY
By /s/ Ruben Perez
Assistant City Attorney
all necessary arrangements
for the holding of said election
in accordance with and sub-
ject to the laws of this State.
The City Secretary is hereby
appointed the Absentee Vot-
ing Clerk for the general
election by the City and for
the joint absentee voting for
the West Oso Independent
School District Trustees Elec-
tion, Flour Bluff Independent
School District Trustees Elec-
tion, and the respective
elections for adoption of a
residence homestead exemp-
tion by the Flour Bluff
Independent School District
end the Corpus Chnstl Inde-
pendent School District. Joint
-absentee voting shall be con-
ducted at the absentee polling
place or places at which the
City Secretary regularly con-
ducts absentee voting as
provided herein.
SECTION 5 Voting ma-
chines shall be used for the
conduct of said election on
election day and for conduct-
ing absentee voting, except
that for absentee votes cast
by mall, paper ballots shall be
used. Absentee voting in per-
son shall be conducted In the
lobby of City Hall. the same
being designated as an men- existing Art VIII, Secs. 1,
sion of the office of the City 2(a), 21b). 3-17 into new An.
Secretary, 302 South Shore- IX, Secs 1, 2[0], 3-111
line Drive, Corpus Chnsti; Amendment Nlne, Long -Term
Texas, from 8:00 a.m, to Leases on the Bayfront.
5:00 p m , Monday through Amending Article VIII, Pub -
Saturday, beginning on March tic Utilities, Franchises and
16, 1987, and ending March Leases, to restrict the referen-
31, 1987. The City Secretary dum requirement on certain
shall conduct the absentee leases of City property to
voting. Bayfront waters and sub -
SECTION 6. An election is merged lands patented to the
hereby ordered to be held on City. [Revises existing Art.
April 4, 1987 in the City of VIII, Secs. 2(c), (d) and (e) Into
Corpus Christi, at which elec- new Art. IX, Sec 2(b),]
tion shall be submitted to the Amendment Ten, Initiative
voters ,the, amendm,.d.o
entse-_ttoJ 5eferendum
scribed" below -to the City' • Adding a new Section 4 to
Charter of the City of' Corpus Article 1, to provide proce-
Christi, Texas• duras for the people of the
Amendment One, City Council city to Initiate ordinances of
Elections, Removal, & Recall the City by petition and elec,.!
Amending',Article II, City tion and call for a referendum ,rCouncil, to provide for' -the on repeal of existing ordi-
membershijt agd;,tenn el' Ole nancas of the City in a similar
City Council, general election manner. [Adds new Art. I,'
and run-off election proce- Sec 41
duras, restrictions on Council Amendment Eleven, Appoint -
embers, procedures for re- ment and Removal of
moval and impeachment Department Heads.
proceedings, procedures for Amending Article III, City
recall petitions and elections, Manager, to repeal the re -
and conform the Charter to quirements of Section 3 and 4
the requirements of state and thereof, which require the City
federal laws, [Revises existing Council to approve by resolu-
An. II, Secs. 1-3, 10, 12, tion the appointment or
20-25 into new Art. II, Secs. removal of all directors of de -
1 -3, 9, 11, 19-24.1 panments and division heads.
Amendment Two, City Coun- [Repeals existing Art III,
ell Procedures. Secs. 3.4,]
Amending Anicle 11, City Amendment Twelve, Annex -
Council, to provide for general ation.
powers of the Mayor, com- Amending Article I, Incor-
pensation of the 'City Council, poration, Annexation and
procedures for filling vacan- Form of Government, to add
cies and the offices of Mayor, limited powers of annexation
Mayor pro tem and Council by ordinance with the require -
embers, and regulations mans for a referendum upon
concerning the conduct of petition by 500 registered
Council meetings, Council ac- voters, and conform the Arti-
ions, contracts before de to be consistent with state
erections and the Involvement law. [Revises existing Art I,
of the Council in the admires- Secs. 1.3 and adds new sub -
reeve affairs of the City. 'section id) to Sec. 2 of Art. I
Revises existing Art. ll, Secs. , into new An. I, Secs. 1-3.]
4-9, 11, 13-19 ince new Art The foregoing amendments
I, Sacs. 4.8, 10, 12-18.] are set forth in full in the Draft[
Amendment Three, Adminis- Revised Charter attached
rative Provisions hereto as Exhibit A end Moor -
Amending Article II, City posted herein by reference.
Council, Article III. City Man-, The Chaser amendment prop-
gor,' and Article IV, ssitions shall appear on the
Administration, to provide for ballot as follows:
he appointment and duties of Proposition One. t
he City Secretary, municipal YES, NO
udges, municipal court clerk, Amending the Corpus Christi
it manager, omitting obso- Charter to provide for the a
membership and term of the
City Council, general election
and run-off election proce-
dures, restrictions on Council
members, procedures for re- t
moval and impeachment
proceedings, procedures for
recall petitions and electrons,
and conform the Charter to
the requirements of state and
federal laws. ,
Proposition Two
YES, NO
Amending the Corpus Christi
Charter to provide for general
powers of the Mayor, com-
pensation of the City Council,
procedures for filling vacan-
cies and the offices of Mayor
and Council members, and
nonce •No. 19636 is and
remains Ip Lull force and effect
except as-otterwise expressly
emended herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
THAT ORDINANCE NO.
19638 ADOPTED ON FEBRU-
ARY 17, 1987, BE AMENDED
TO READ AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1 That a general
election for the election of
Mayor and Council members,
shall be held in the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, on
April 4, 1987. That said gen-
eral election be held jointly
with the bond election on the
lite provisions on
departments and divisions,
and establishing a legal de-
partment [Revises existing
Art II, Secs. 26-28, An. III,
Secs. 1-2, Art. IV, Secs. 1-
10, 25-38, 40-47, 51-60 and
62 into new Art II, Secs. 25-
26, An. III, Secs, 1.2, An IV,
Secs. 1, 10, 11
Amendment Four, General
Powers and Provisions,
Amending Ankle IV, Ad-
ministration, and Article IX,
General Powers, to allow the
City exercise the powers of a
home -rule city under the laws
of the State of Texas, to enter
into contracts for goods and
services, to provide for aa -
1070 Hunting Leases 1070 Hunting Leases
stead Proposition.
YES; NO
Shall there be adopted an e
emotion from ad valor.
taxation In the City of Comu
Chnsti In the amount
$50,000 of the appraised vat
ue of the residence
homestead of an individual
who is disabled or is 65 years
of age or older.
The ballots for said elec-
tion on the adoption of the
residence homestead exemp-
tion shall be in such form that
1070 Huntin Leases • these voters Intending to vote
g 'For' shall show on their bal-
lots a vote 'Yes' for the
proposition, and those intend-
ing to vote 'Against' shall
show on their ballots a vote
'No' for the proposition.
SECTION 8. That the elec-
tion called this date by
Ordinance No. 19656 provid-
ing for the voters to vote
'For' or 'Against' the propo-
sitions for the Issuance of
Bonds for the acquisition of
library books and reference
data and the expansion of the
Undale and Greenwood Cen-
tars shall be hold 1510111' with
the General Election Further
that said election on the issu-
ance of bonds be conducted
In accordance with Ordinance
No. 19656 providing for post-
ing in English and Spanish,
publication, form of ballot,
and as otherwise ordained by
the City Council or required by
law.
SECTION 9. That voting
machines shall be employed
at the election herein ordered
The Buck 4•,, 04,
Stops Here! grAli
The John G. and Marie Stella -
Kenedy Memorial Foundation
announces the availability of
hunting leases on portions of the •
famous Kenedy Ranch in Keriedy County 11;xas-
which has never been commercially hunted.
The ranch abounds in exotic as well as native
species of games. All interested parties should
contact the Foundation Office $12- 294-5228 as
soon as possible for additional information.
Max
gather
the
rather i5 always news,.Ax
all theihighs; Mows; ,,
(shine.your ,best forecast
II'found, in the- paper: s„ "1
CalleCirite
inepaPer
•4
1883-3800. To place a classified ad, call 883 -SELL.
1201
Funerals 1201 Funerals 1201 Funerals 1201 Funerals
grandchildren; and her
nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Wednes-
day et the Jackson-
owers Funeral Chapel.
urial will follow in Rose
ill Memorial Park.
Jackson -Flowers
uneral Home.
PFULLMAN
WOODSBORO - Annie
M. Pfullman, 87, died
Monday in a Beeville, Tex-
as nursing home after a
ong illness.
She was born in Kyle,
Texas on November 21,
1899 and had moved to
the Bonnieview, Texas ar-
ea as a child and had lived
there all of her life. -She
was a member of the
Faith United Church in
Woodsboro and was ac-
tive within the Women's
Society of that church.
She and her husband
were farmers in the Bonn,-
eview area. She was
preceded in death by her
husband, Herbert Pfull-
man.
She is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Katie Pfeil of
Woodsboro, Texas; one
brother, Conrad Dorn of
Woodsboro; and numer-
ous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednes-
day at the Faith United
Church in Woodsboro,
Texas with burial to fol-
low in the LaRosa
Cemetery with Rev.
Charles Moore officiating.
Pallbearers will be
James, Dr. Clifton, Glen,
and Steve Pfeil, Joe Dur-
ham, and Paul Dorn.
Moore Funeral Home in
Refugio, Texas
$V
POOR
MIDLAND - Darryl F.
Poor, 27, died Monday
morning in a Midland,
Texas hospital following a
lengthy illness
He was reared in Harlin-
gen, Texas and LaFeria,
Texas. He was a 1977
graduate of LaFeria High
School He moved to
West Texas in 1984.
Survivors include his
wife, Rhonda Jo Poor of
Midland; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Marion L. Poor
of Kingsville; ' two
brothers, Gregory Poor of
Corpus Christi, and Wil-
liam Poor of Houston; his
sister, Deborah Blanck of
Harlingen; and his grand-
mother, Mrs. Frank Poor
of Kingsville
Funeral services will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Wed-
nesday at Ellis Funeral
Horne Chapel in Midland,
Texas. Interment will be
at 3 p m. Thursday at
Restlawn Memorial Park in
LaFeria, Texas.
Memorials may be
made to the Allison Perm-
ian Basin Diagnostic
Cancer Clinic, 2200 West
Illinois, Midland, TX
79701.
Ellis Funeral Home in
Midland, Texas
ROSS
Dennis A. Ross, 39, of
Buffalo, New York, a pre-
vious resident of Portland,
Texas and Calallen, Tex-
as, passed away March
28. 1987 in Buffalo, New
York after a sudden ill-
ness.
He was born on Sep-
tember 8, 1947 to Lennis
and Margaret Ross. He
was a 1965 graduate of
Calallen High School, was
a Navy Veteran, and was
employed by DuPont.
He is survived by his
wife, Candace Ross; one
son, Craig Ross; one
daughter, D'Ann Ross, all
of Buffalo, New York; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lennis Ross of Corpus
Christi; and his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Ruth
Stone of Raymondville,
Texas.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the Saw-
yer -George Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Kim
Cape Gibbs, Pastor of
Grace United Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial
will follow in Robstown
Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be
Tommy Edwards,_ Larry
Farrell, Gary Cooper, Rob-
ert Collaini, Andy Felkner,
and Eddie Edwards.
In lieu of usual remem-
brances, friends are asked
to make contributions to
the American Heart Asso-
ciation
Sawyer -George Funeral
Home, 12497 Leopard St.
VACA
Funeral Services for
Mrs. Diana Lamar Vaca,
29, will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the Templo
Siani with Pastor Raul Ro-
driguez officiating.
Interment will follow at
Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial Funeral Home
2602 Crosstown Frwy.
WARDEN
Billy E. Warden, 62,
passed away Monday
morning in a local hospital
after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Warden was born
on October 4, 1924 in Sa-
pulpa, Oklahoma. He was
a Veteran of the Korean
War and World War II
having served in the UIS.
Army. Billy was a retired
pressman for. the Call'er-
Times retiring atter .20;
years in 1981. -
Survivors include lheis
wife, Ellen Waricen; his
mother, Jewel Warden;
one son, Patrick Warden;
three sisters, rWinona;
Walls, Melva A. Rushing
and Louise Malmain, all,of
Corpus Christi; one broth
er, Dearmon Warden ;of.
San Juan, Texas. t' r
Funeral services will4 e
conducted at 2 p.1j1.
Wednesday at the Clifford
Jackson Funeral Home
Chapel on Kostoryz with
interment to follow:lin
Memory Gardens Cenle-
tery with Rev. , Bal,
Simmons officiating. 'r •_
Clifford Jackson Fuder�;
'al Home on Kostoryz. 'r•
.b'
1 •
1206 In Memory Of
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF DAVID SULLIVAN i
who passed away.
April, 1986. In our -
home he is fondly re
membered Sweet ,
memories
cling rhis
name hose who,
loved him m Iae, sin-^
cerely still love 116:1 in
death lust the -came.,
Sadly missed by the.
Sullivan Family and his"
friends
N.E. SULLIVAN 3
& Family r
1216
Floris( 1
GLENN 'S FLOWERS
883-6531 1405 3rd'511
Over 35 Years Of Caring a
••f
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TI
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1110 Legal Notices 1110 g colecterl ImPuestos anueles Avenue A Gin
or each preanct'Judge shall days poor to the date set for co valorem en une centiles A e5 & " 29 Oso Co -OP
Each 001 099 said election; and a substan- ad valorem
pare pager el in- Old Brownsville flood
bel copy of this Ordinance tares anual en los drehos j53Shannnn Jr. High School
.100ppclo not less than two nora Road ,
more ndu fns said el slat also shall ibn each of
on the bonds y dries pbl'gaclones y
same day in each of t In ruts proveer un tondo para pager 18 County
ion clerks to serve and assist ceasive weeks I^ drehos bonds y direr oblige- Bluff ,10808 Padre Island
Ur
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in conducting said election, eines 00su vy 01105ntd7 Onve
provided that 0 the Presldmg caws paper °f general circ u3- SSU vont 4. 20 MYnlcPal Service Cantor
[Ion PoAhe first
sublical on to
Judge actuatlhesery Alterrnate date of the frtst p Que todo resldente, slat- 2525 059016
peeled, a shall be one not less than 14 days prior 10105 ealifreados de 3 Ciudad 21 5.059 s Park, Recreation
residing 1501 to the date set for said slat- deberan tenet derecho a voter Room 3933 Coleman Timo Blvd Cam-
e
such clerks
SEsaid e 3 Uon. en le clicheSECCION 5. pus, 6106 Old Brownsville
That at said election, the SECTION 10 officially
ol15 Ian_ Propositions shall That it is hereby Oue las belotes oficiales Road ars Recreation Center
a sub CQUI 1n accordance found anddeterminedwhich a his thatthe
_ pare la dicha election debar- 30 AV 1025ge
ah IBR mea qm em ser preparadas de de Eleci a es 172 Vasquez a _0010
ACQUISITION OF can to was passed and seed con el Codigo
LIBRARY BOOKS AND 10 100 was called bl'Io not Ce de Taxes de manes tel que Tenth Street
.PUBLIC'REFERENCE LI RARA FOR THE of the public and place
se permits a los 010010res a 32 Church of Christ South
CORPUS CHRISTI of the time, place and Pur- 00101 A FAVOR' 0'EN CON- 202 Rodd Field Road
pose of said meeting ver- r- TAR" en las antedre 3 George Evans School
sand LIBRARY SYSTEM Ivan all as required by
BOND y be out oriz N0. 1 g Annotated Civil ProPosicones, que sem mos" 1315 Comanc e
Shall the Cay, Council of moNs trado en sustancia de la 211 S Clarkwodod oil Center
Statutes. Article 6252-17, as 109010010 manes. 38 Crossley School 2512
said arty be f said City n is- 38 Cr
sue the bonds` or other amended. BOND PROPOSICION s' Street Church of
obligations series
said ee one SECTION 11 . N0. 1EN CONTR%a 39 Ae .
or more seder 0r issues, m That in II respects aid 'ill
FAVOR
1
h0 aggregate . pd obligations elecuon shall be conducted m U8ROS PARA FERENTECA Y Cost& 1691 Padre Island Prop-
ot BOC of r other,000. ccordanpe with the Texas DATOS DE REFERENCIA LA arty Qwnefs 14016 Fortuna
the bonds or other 10050tie, Electron SECT RA EL SISTEMA DE
ly each such store c issue, SECTION 12 BIBUOTECA PUBLICA BONOS Bay
That all ordinances end Y OTRAS OBLIGACIONES ii Nueces National Bank
ears from he matte, senat-
e
t resolutions or parts thereof in
ly sold not to exceed 25 PARA MEJORAS EN LA SU- 1434 S. Port
ears from their deletes and conflict herewith are hereby MA 1014100 $1.000.000 42 Wenzell Garage 217 Lem -
e sold at such p repealed. BOND NOOPZ SICION 143 Travis School 1634 'W-
ear
Luther Jones
ser interest at such rates as _ Mayor. City 0f. A FAVOR EN CONTRA tan
hall be determined `y Council.ithin Texas
or the
of the CoyCorpus Christi, EXPANSION DE LOS CEN- 44 Zavala School 3102 Hig -
ose of THE AC- ATTEST: TROS PARA MAYORES DE land Ins Recre-
°rilia purpose
NBR450 Armando Chapa EDAD DE LINDALE Y GREEN- 45 George Wigg
ms
AND sty Secrorary,
WAD BONOS Y OTRAS anon Ctr. 2320 Buford
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School Gym Morns
SOURCE MATERIALS FOR Christ, Texas JORAS EN Howard7
BLUFF,
CHRISTI' PUBLIC L1• (SEAL)
Or inance TOTAL DE $420.000
BRARY AND THE FLOUR The foregoing 51 Qua dishes belotes debera48
anMosier Residence 4637
BLUFF, GREENWOOD, was approved prior
of to end ser impdmldas en 109105 Y es-
DALE BRANCHES,
AND PARK- es 10 enol pore users° en l8 dicha 19221on Vete rs Scout Hut
end shall elecclon 50 UmdcK Recreation Center
DALE BRANCHES, be autho- cage ctness this the 5TH day SECCION 6
said Cay and Council of March, 199/s/ Hal 6`eor a Que el Secrde 3 Cm- 3133 ale Re r
9
razed 00 levy and cause 0o be 015 Attorney,
assessed collected annual City of Corpus dad de la Chided de Corpus 51 Gibson School
5723
NOTICE OF ad valorem lazes a an the Christi, Texas Chnstl debera ser el ayudante Hampshire River Road
GENERAL ELECTION amount sufficient to pay NOTICIA DE ELECCION de la he slam de ausentes en 52 Church 375 Up Presbyterian
(AVISO DE annual Interest on said bonds DE TEJAS la dicha election Le votacion 53 3757
ELECCION GENERAL) or other interest
oblign s and sa d ESTADO de euscliche
ales sera 0010010// Norton Houston School 363
vide a sinking CONDADO CORPUS NUECES or dos matodos. 58 U, Armada Hall 3701
re the flagis[ered Voters of fund to payDE E, Notation en persona, Y Ayers
he City et Corpus Christi, bonds or other obligations at CIPAHA LOS RESIDENT 51 p or corceo.
matumy7 B otecio en ausentes en 575 Harvin Center, Main Lobby
texas EXPANSION N LINDALE DE A CIU CALIFCORPUS is votacion tides
A los votantos hereby 91008 da AND GREENWOOD DE LA CIUDAD DE CORPUS persona debeie ser conducrda Baldwin & Ayers
a Cludad de Corpus Chnsn, SENIOR CENTERS CHRISTI en la 00 deb del Sec ofldUC de 58 Manger School 2209 S
Faxes) @e1 that 2
TENGAN AVISO: que una 0 Cmdhci a entrlet de le Alameda___
Notice is g BOND PROPOSITION
of elecclon se ve Hever acabo en
the polling places listed below Shall the City roveido Municipalydad (entradde co- 59 Alameda__
Word 29C0 Center
said City be authorized to is- el cudad tomo este p mo una 3x[(40510 de la Alameda
will be open from 7.00a ori• to sue the bonds or other Oficine del Secretario de la Ci- 60 Adult Learning
e
7 00 p 11., on Saturday, A ay of ea una ordenanza qua rue P to tied)
4, 1987, for voting in a gen- obligations of said City in one sada poi el concejo de g. 302 S. Shoreline,3902
61 Shaw School Annex 3109
Ciudad, la quer ordenanza sig. Corpus Christi, Texas,
rel electron t0 elect A Mayor, or more series of issuac, al tie an suhs[ancla:
an
with tunes a ssbado em 0000. o a Garver
3 council members at large, the aggregate P P las 0.00 A.M. V rop000ado 8 C2 Wynn Seale Jr. High 1707
and 5 distort revision
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5420,00 1 DLAMANDO Y ORDENAN- las 500 P.M La dicha vote• Ayers Presbyterian
hers, as well as, app ofseechin no stonds or o excre d 25 Do USA ELECCION PARA EL cion de ausentes debera 63 Parkway
12 charter revision propose to mature serial" azar el runes, 16 de mar- Church 3707 Santa Fe
tions, a homestead exemption respectively, E �g5UNT0 DE LA EMI510N zo P de 1987, V debera 64 Santa Fe Swim Club 4134
In the amount of $50,000 for ly within not to exceed 65 Montclair School 5241
citizens who are disabled or beears from a iliac date, and to 0E BONGS Y OTRAS 0611- terminer a las 5 00 P M. del Santa Fe
sold a[ such such
rat and GACIONES 31 de matzo de 00 P. Ken[nc
65 years of age end over, end POR CUANTO, el ConCejd SEC d0 1 7
two bond propositions beer interest a[ such rates as de la Ciudad de of dicha Citi- era Trail
9u. 1iquese, poi las presenia, disc be determined within the Le Junta de la Balota de Au- Ke66 !Esher School 601 exon
discretion of the City Council, dad 5100 aconsejeble 0111°1 lentos es aqui creada p
qua las corollas o4 oAbri sr rose E TS FOR g ro asitos procesar los 01 creodo de la 67 Fire Station 821 Louisiana
tados abajo se 01 enn desde (01 the pup las obli aciones de 3 dicha yetacion de ausentes y Bruce 68 Bledsoe Garage 1430 Or-
las 7:00 a.m. haste las 7.00 NENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR Ciudad pare los P P
p.m el era voter
4 Abril de EXPANSION OF LINDALE declaredos aqui y en edelante; Aycock es aqui enter ado co mond
' 1987 para voter d rEUnea- AND GREENWOOD SENIOR SEA ORDENADO POR EL 45 Juez Dir design, paoe mond
JunOor High 2445
Alcel
CEre ale r Un CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE servlet Como Juez Dirigente Pecan
1 cion General Pa a cause
ube00 be sledval rem LA CIUDAD OE CORPUS
111109 e, 3 mlembros del con- TEXAS en ta oslas un res den[au 0 DirIr 5426- 70 eWh ams re Elemen a
cillo sin I40 4000 Y 5 and cause to be assessed and ,CHRISTI, SECCION 1.
mlembros del c°ncko en 410- to
t annual al valorem QUe una elecclon sera Ile- calificede de la Ciudad EI 71 Lexington School 2901
tambren, Juez Dirigente debera nom- McArdle
trims ucionseriaos, y p in Pay thea 01 deasinking
interest in0vada a c000 en l8 dicha
h0901 co n ev dote pro arse said bonds or other oblige- boar poi to mends dos 01105 72 Central Park School 3602
clones de revision a la cava Ciudad el ssbado, el 4 ilia de mlembros de le Junta. Cos McArdle
exeulcte de provide a ninkingl e mlembros son 0 Ju ta. c s 73Mc Fannin School 2730 Golli-
i constitutional, {the to tip Y def 17:00 A M. y 7.00 P.M ren siguimo 00105 Don mbta dos o- lar
a said bonds or
lienar en ma confided de other obligations at maturity? 4321 Prescott
- 550,000 dolares para ciuda- los varies Precintos de Elec. la Ciudad pare conducir la vo• 74 Cunningham Junior 9
g Modified cion regulates de la dicha ration ad ausentes• 75 Crockett School 3302
dartos incepeciiados o que SECTION 4 Ciudad los cualet son los pre" Irene° Saenz Greenwood
h
LOCAtengan 65 ands o mos, y dos That all 0010 resident. q Citi as regulates del los
Rouse Garza 76_ pen Avenue Drug Store-
proposci0nes de ponos) electors of the Nshall be de 1400005, T0xa0. 0121 que es- 09410 N 0 ='----
LOCATIONS OF POLLING entitled to vote et said slat• -
PLACES ARE LISTED BELOW 11Oq, - ten demo d° los a Clod den pus maquinas de votacion 913 S. ort Spool 5040
Ciudad de la dicha Ciudad en mec0nicas, tomo se define en 77 Lozano School 650 Osage
•
(DIRECC 0 001 DE LAS CAS: That the shall ballots red los Lu ares de Votacidf co -1
1 ESAS ELECTORALES ESTAN g el Capimlo del Codigo ode 78 Kennedy mo se indican en el Echi gee Electiono 121 del saran use- Rockford
LISTADAS ABAJO) 000I4Ol said election shell be prepared A, incluido aqui V q
Absentee voting ebp in accordance wap the Texas arae i este des para voter r n las Roc ford 0 Junior Ho �2
1 constituye p proposrciones indicadas aqui. School
each week will be conducted Election Code so as to R' or a parted 2.
each weekday and Saturday the electors to vote "FOR' or ere la creole de les belotes 80 Skinner Elementary
'AGAINST' the aforesaid Que el Consejo de la iaz Y la is CUion de los restate- 1001 Bloomington t
c.
et Cay Hall, 302 Shoreline, dos O 10010c as 40mIBS de 81 Fre Station #9 501 Nevi- f
Corpus -Christi, TX 78401, Propositions,109(01 which shell be dad ' nombuar Suez 41490010
from March 16 - 31, 1887 set forth in substantially he dad • to y vo[ac0on_ mecamcas saran gebon 1
between- the hours of 8100 foll0w109 form. alterno para coda p1001000 udder para la votacion de au- 82 Labor Union Hall 801 -
m beg BOND PROPOSITION NO 1 Cada Juez Dirigente nom- seater 01 persona y para Omaha t
a.m. and 5 00 P bran no mends de dos y no voter en las lersona 5 vola- 83 Gulf Coast Council of La z
on March a Il 1987, 1
(Le votacion en ausencia en FOR
ices de cinco eWdantes c3lifr cion usuales en la dicha Reza 2203 Baldwinf
LIBRARY BOOKS AND REFER- ca dos de election para servir eleccio3, les en de dacha 64 C.C. Area Council/ Deaf 1
persona se municipal
a Cabo edde 091Stir en la conduction de 86fe° usedas p0e 3 votacion 5151 McArdle P
Woes a viernes y 10 100 00 la ENCS DATA FOR THE
officina municipal de la Ciudad CORPUS CHRISTI PUBLIC LI- la dicha election, len0eltdo en de ausentes dor correo.. 85 Allen School 2002 Eliza. t
del 16 al 31 de rdarzo, 1987
0000 BRARY SYSTEM BONDS OR 000100 que Si el Juez Dar90010 40 00cc°n de 3 elecclon y 0 beth Garage 308 Erb c-
entre las 8.00 de la mane. y
OBLIGATIONS IN THE 001 91100 ac[ualmente 00100 50 use 00 10 magmas de vote- me
88 C7regg
las 5.00 de la tarda o1 by inn- AG-
GREGATE F SUM000 Opp temoasera Juno de un 9812 tales de acuerdo1 con 41ces 00100 ester 87 Carroll Lane School 4120
do el 16 de Matzo, 81bole ayudantes. Carroll Carroll
NO 1 don
Applications for ballot by mail BOND PROPOSITION NO. 2 SECCION 3. Election de Texas. 88Lane
Almarez Garage 2309 RIg-
shall be rnalled"tai pare boletas FOR
SECCION 9
las sigurentes proposiclones
Due se debera der avrso a 95
(Las solicitudes P5 EXPANSION OF LINDALE
Due en la dicha section, la dicha electron pon9040 89 Genesis Baptist Church
qua se 040 Cn en ausencia
dor correo deberan enviarse AND GREENWOOD SENIOR deberan ser sometldes de bastantes copies de este an 90SherwinG0 arage 950 She -
IN THE acus do con la ley. de.nza 00 i9 405 y
a:1 CENTERS BONDS SUM OBLI-
GATIONS
# UISICION DE LIBROS 92 Cullen Junior 09 5225
Artnendo Chace CATIONS OF
PARA LA BIBUOTECA Y espenol en flus 131 1090109 chard
AGGREGATE 20 OW ublieos da 1a dicha Ciudad y School
(Name of Absentee VotingDATOS DE REFERENCIA p
Clerk)
PARA EL LIOTECA n mbfen en la dies antes
a Greeleyit
(Nombre del Secetarlo de la That said ballots shall n' DE LA 1 SISTEMA
no b/0fl de 15 dins antes de 93 Wilson Elementary School
Votacion En Ausencml printed in English and in Span" PUBUCA DE la fecha 408190040 para le dl- 3925 Ft. Worth
P 0 Box 9277 Span-
ish for use in said election Cha elecclon Y que bestantas 94 Calk Elementary
(Address) (Christi, SECTION 6 CORPUS CHRISTI copies de este Or 8 Wste ser- 4621 Marie
Corpus Christi, Texas Tha[ the City Secretary of BOND 016 POSICION an puS 40 091 0n el mismo die 95 St. Cyril & Methodrus
Code) Christl Se sutorizera al Consejo da en pada una de dos 19100 dae10 ana 51 3210 S. Padre Island3013
78469-9277(Ciudad) 121p
be he absenteeof voting clerksucesiva6 a^eneros so'puiced° 96 Kirton Garage
Imali 1 at said electron. Absentee la Ciudad de dicha Ciudad a crrcul1000 g
)Zona Postel) voting shall be conducted by emitir los pends y direr obli- en la dicha Cludad, de fecha Browner Parkway
Applications for ballots by de l8 primers pubhca40 a no 61 Calvary Baptist Church
two methods: geciones de la dicha Ciudad
marl must be received no later High School 1818
A. Voting by p en une o ices series °ami- ser mends de 14 dies antes 2421 Golli ar
than the close of business on appearance: and nal siones en la confided principal de le fecha senelada pare 3 98 Moody 9
March 27, 1987.
Trojan 417 Villa
B. Voting by personal total de $1,000,000 con los dicha election 99 Bennett Garage
(Las solicitudes para boletas mail. SECCION 10 a 100 Tuloso-Midway Pnmary
que se Veta9n en ausencia Absentee voting by p bonds y dries obligacio.s de due aqui so encuentre y s
dor correo deberan reclbirse appearance shall he conduct- coda tales aeries o 00001 n,
para l fin d2 las horns de ed in the Cay 500101ory•a respectivemen[e a veneer. da Qua mina i se en tient qua le School 1925 Tuloso
(des-
ignated
e, lobby o n sails dentro y no °seeder reunion a f cull enteladicha Mh001 Orden- 101 1925 51105 McKeni e
na9oeio el 27 del Matzo. lgnated es an extCensinrof the los 26 ands desde su team, y ante fur adoptada y
Issue Coy Secretary's Office). 302 ser vendidos a tales precros y election fur nom6ra8 fur Road Jr. High
Rand
Issued this the 6th day of Corpus 9anar )mares a tales 10000 co- 8180010 al publico y avis° pub- 103 Tuloso•MidwaY 9
March, 1987, South Shoreline, Monday rico del tiempo, lager y
(EoOtada estela 6 de Marco, Christi, Texas, beginning at mo sera determined° a 9830 La Brant
1987.) e1 through Saturday beg 9 discretion del Consejo "de la ro osito de la dicha reunion 106 Tom Browne Junior High
/s/ Arm19 Se Chapa 9.M0 A.M. and ending at 5.00 Ciudad, con el p10p0540 de propdado, todo Como se ire- 4301 Schen w Junior High
Signature of City Secretary P,6. eSaidgo, absentee voting LA ADQVISICION DE LIBROS u re en ads 051010tos Clvilhs • 107 Meg
PARA LA IC100 ADULTOS- cli0 00 h School 5225
(Firma del ELECTIONSecno 5 0l begin on Monday, March Y Anotados de Vernon. Articulo School 4201 Cele en
de la Ciudad) 16, 1887, and shall end at NOS 8252-17, tomo amendado. Go9il,a'r 9 9
lementary
598 P M on March 31. REFERENCIA MATERIALES SECCION 11
NOTICE OF 1907TION 7 GUS en todos los cssos la 110 County Building Annevil e
THE STATE OF TEXAS DE RECURSOS PARA LA 618-
LIO7ECA PUBLICA DE dicha election sere conducrda '111 Lulac West Park ApaN-
COUNTY OF NUECES That theAbsenteeBalint CORPUS CHRISTI Y LAS SU -
CITY OF. CORPUS CHRISTI created to Be ecuerdo con el Codigo de 37 nts 10702 Interstate H.
TO THE RESIDENT QUAL)- Board is hereby CURSALES DE FLOUR BLUFF, de c ue de Texas. 112 10702en state Her.
FIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY process absentee voting re- ock Is NORTHWEST 40 Texas.
12
TEX- sults, Y GREENWOOD,EENKDALE: y se 0010/180/0 Que lodes las ordenanzes School125 000 )(Marmot
4401
OF CORNUS CHRISTI, and Bruce
e9 Pees ding al dicho Consejo de la Ciudad olutado s 10 panes 0 000 11.3
A5, hereby app 9 a filer y causer qua im800900 e� �onRmto son equl 40 011 • Greenwood Baptist Judge, to serve le Presidio •114 Garcia5 John's P
TAKE NOTICE that an also- cclecfen impuest°s m en una des.
[ion will be hold r said Cay as Judge for this election The /s/ Luther Jones Church Annex 5445 Green
provided City an ordinance Cell• gresified Judge r5 of resident. uolescantiadd valaree para pager Alcalde, Ciudad de wood
ng Anhe Election duly passed The re electorg the ap-
by the Council of said The Presiding Judge shall ap• el intens anual en los Bichos Corpus Christi, Taxes 6202-McU95^b ESBretes School
Cory, which Ordinance is sub" point at least two other bones y 01109 oblj9aciones V ETES7IGUA: •115 Coastal Haven Recre-
stanti N as follows: members of such Board. The proveer un tondo pare pagan s Armando Chapa 4710
ORDINANCE 05 01 656 folldwing are acpo lioO as drehos 003°5 y 0ba9 oblige -
Deputy
de 0 Ciudad, �1�j Room
ea SrOl 000 d5lbrery
Deputy City Secretaries to 010009 en su vencrmiento7 Ciudad de Corpus lecoff
2505 Waldron
CALLING FOR AND ORDER" conduct absentee voting. EXPANSION DE LOS Chdsu, Texas 117 Nazarene Hiob Church
ING AN ELECTION FOR APRIL loaned Seem
CENTROS PARA MAYORES (SELLO)
4 1987, ON THE QUESTION
Rosalie Garza DE EDAD La ordenanza mencronada 6225 Weber
pF THE ISSUANCE uOF
n SECTION 8 LINDALE Y GREENWOODNerr10 fur 00000aprobada antes de 119 Pore Station #145901 S.
BONDS 40oOTHER deems
OBLIGA-
TIONS That mechanical Voting 8OND.PROPOSICION caseose en forma y correction StaP es
WHEREAS, the City Court- machines, as defined in Chap- N0, 2 este ilia 5th de matzo de 120
s to 10 Ned al O0ril01awn School
Y ter 121 of the Texas Election Se/01010010 el Consejo de 1907
l of ,geld C0 deems tt Code, shall be used for voting la Ciudad de la dicha Ciudad a /9/ Hal George 121 Yeager School 5474
dVI5a tT td GAIN thefoblT E emmir los 00005 y dues °bel- procure 16 de le Tnpoli
nil for the _ Cludad, Cludatl da 122 &'26 Floor BIuH School
ons of .said Cay g50ibed0 hercpof 1010 Pror00es de le dicha Ciudad Corpus Chns[r, Taxes Tex Office Floo300 Waldron
urposes hereinafter stated, counting a °en d cenddadhe tabulation of the results. LO1.T0005 10- �P c 1100 2e (flare ide Ida los1m•BE IT ORDAINED BY TE f the ballots and smos series rn1 PRECINCTITY COUNCIL OF THE TEX-
AS, Said mechanical voting ma- pnncrpal total de 5420,000 PRECINCT ELECTORAL) ( iter de la Ciudad.)
of CORPUS o0lOflCHRISTI, con los bonds y oras oblige- CACIONi
A5. chines shall be used sonal clones de cads tales series o
SECTION 1 absentee voting by p 1 McGregor Building 1015 N. VO148 10 rs outside te Incur 0 LS D.
That an election shell be appearance and for voting at emislon, respectivamenle 8 1 McGregor
held in said City on Saturday, the regular polling places at 00058/18 en rade dentro y no 2 Windsor Park School 4526 (7o Imenre Ware da los elm-
the 4th day of April, 1987, said electron. Paper ballots excedhr 25 ands de su }eche, S Alameda Ciudad votantes
shall be used for absentee a ser vendidos a tales pre- 3 First Presbyterian Church nes
la ter en le 100 11 '
between the hours of 700 voting by mag The conduct cies y goner 010105 liras 435 S Broadway
A M.and 7 G0 P.M., in the f the election and the use of meas tomo sera daterminado 4 Kostaryz Elementary School del dlstrlto escoler indepen-
3602 Panama 401 41 de West Oso.)
several ler lar Pre -Election Pre the mechanical voting ma- a drscrecrdn del Consejo de le
tincts of said City which are chines shall be In accordance Cludad con el propos)to de 5 Hamlin Junior High 3900
the extent
1001 precincts toNihe with the Texas Election Code. LOS MEJORAMIENTOS PER- Hamlin
ccs county. Texas, SECTION 9 MANENTES PARA
Poll
liitst th ey are wi,hand at tin the he That notice of said election EXPANSION LOS CEN- 6 Fire Station # 13 1802
limits of said City,sWaldron Road '
shall be 91005 by posting EXPANSION
DE LOBES DE 7 Oak park School 3701
mode Places as oft forth on °sung a Mueller
Exhibit A attached hereto and nonce tin copy ofh this drill- EDAO DE LINDALE &GREEN- 6 eller rlrk Conveloscent
made a pen hereof. nonce in English and blit in WOOD' al Home 7352 Wooldridge
SECTION 2 Spanish in three l3) p V se eutoez Ciudad 1 a filer Y
That the City. Councils.11 prate of said City and also at sejo de a3 S8 'o Celellen Pre School 5215
appoint a Presldmg Judge end the City Hell, not 1355 than 15 causer quo se impong V f'
an alaer.ta plead Un judge
.i
1
In is investigated
Qs nuclear project
are investigating a
exas Nuclear Proj- The Unit' Z corn
uston Lighting & ing water system portent coel-
sday called a "wa- What appears to esigni cant
ppears be significant
Wednesday night water hammer,'
were reported, but
rs were sent home
as being cooled ' •,
long test of major
emperatures and cortipbnents in the Reactor' Containment
hey would be at Building during periods of coo/down,"
Walker said in a statement released Thurs-
nt cooling water day. -
appears to be sig- "M/e are now
IIL&P spokesman cause, the extent of any gating the exact occur when quired corrective actions," he said. and re-
t pipe and then Unit 1 is undergoing a series of tests to
to a liquid state prepare for initial fuel loading scheduled
n in temperature- for June this year. The plant is owned by
ing water system HL&P, Central Power and Light Co., and
-level heat from the cities of Austin and San Antonio.
—Glen Walker,
HL&P spokesman°
Deaths
94, of Corpus furrias.
Howard -Williams Funeral Home of Fal -
Mrs. Veda Lee Corman
Mrs, Veda Lee Corman, 59, of Corpus
Christi, died March 12, 1987, in a local
hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Roy;- three
daughters, Venue Linda Grabbs and Veda
andLa Tina
VonCorman,- both of 'Corpus Christi,
a Lelia Bailess of Bishop; a son,
Roy S. Corman 1I1 of Corpus Christi; a'
sister, Anita Smith of Corpus Christi; three
brothers, James Carter Tedder of Portland,
Carl and Paul Tedder, both of Florida; and
eight grandchildren.
Seaside Funeral Home, -
Robert Stanton Williams
Robert Stanton "Butterman" Williams,
61, of Corpus Christi, died March IJ, 1987,
in a Corpus Christi hospital.
Survivors include two sisters, Golden
,MSatterwhite of Itasca and Nola Jones of
auston.
Jackson -Flowers Funeral Home.
1987, at his resi-
wife, Paula; and
arrera of Corpus
Guerra of Fron-
nia Ramirez, 19,
Houston hospital
er maternal grand -
esus G. Perez of
of Robstown.
• Cantu, 78, died
us Christi hospi-
n, Humberto Can -
bleat
in th
pape
The weather is a
To find all the hi
rain or shine, yo
can be found in
elite�
The
To subscribe, call 883-3800
THESE BUSINESSES OFFER QUALITY SERVICE YEAR ROUND
2140 Carpet 2300� 2430 Top Soil&Sand
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Dial -A -Service
/Papering
painting
Papering
PROFESSIONAL CARPET & Plast
min' bonded 9922 •4NDY'S PAINTING Home re-
g pairs, remodeLn
Cleaning $6,00 a rm 3 rms er
2190 Electrical wallpaper, tape & Float rex
tura &
Repair BE\---T-TA--------painting
tic 992-1724
NDREWSacous
ELECTRICIAN,— int/ext home repairs, 20yrs
any type f FILING fans, exp Free estim•884 876
licensetl883-2322nc work, - t
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SHEET ROCK REPAIR compl,
Job, all textures paint in/out
BAY INCORPORATED- Send
Loam $6/ton. For inform
tion: 289-9010 .
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1201 Funerals 1201
Funerals
CANTU was a memberofthe
ENCINO - Mr. Nicolas Guadalupios .Women's
V. Cantu, 78, passed Club, the Legion of Ma
away Thursday, March and the St Theresa La-
12, 1987 in a Corpus dies Society, t
Christi hospital. Survivors include five
He is survived by his sons, Fred Deases, Jr. of
wife, Maria Cantu of Enci. Woodsboro,
no; seven sons, Gilberto Deases of Victoria, Louis
Encino,and Gustavo Cantu of go Cantu, both of C Deases,Heof seCos of
Hidalgo, Houston Hector y Cantu of Orange Grove;
Ruben Deases of aWoodsbarond s
Z Humberto Cantu of Cor- one daughter, Mid. Rose
pus Christi, Eutimio Cantu Martinez of Woodsboro;
of San Benito and Javier one brother, Pedro G.
Ehcondo of Falfurrias; five Garcia of Corpus Christi;
daughters, Sinful Garza of one sister,
• Edinberg, Blanca C. Garza Barges an Odems• Marie
of Mission, Diana Bayer- nine grandchildren; sand
ena of Zapata, Lupita A. three great-grandchildren.
Perez of Falfurrias and A Rosary was recited
Agelina Cantu of Encino; at 7:30 p.m, Thursday a[
two brothers, Gilberto Moore Funeral Home Fu -
Cantu of Seattle, Wash- neral Mass will be
ington and Santos Cantu dalehmtetl at 10 a m
of Encino; three sisters, day at St. Theresa
Adelina Cantu and Maria Catholic Church ie
Lucia Garza, both of Enci- Woodsboro, Burial will be
no and Angelica Ramirez at St. Bernard Cemetery in
children and 10
installation & repair work by seg, 883-8516 ext -275 M
master
or
Plumbing
estimates, 643-8127 fror 2340
883-4809, 24 e.
hour service.
SAVE ON electrical repairs
& service, work guaranteed AA SANT-ROOTER Drain &
*241-7926 or 387-8922* Plumbing Serv. No Xtra Ch
2220 Foundation vYknda/Holidays 852-0aa7g 2 of Kingsville; 31 grand- Woodsboro,
Repairservice, repairs, rem great- Refugia,
A Rosa Texas.
i^9• *Free est 854.0861, Free estimates
mmmmg Rosary be recit- 90
m. 52
ride DRI
• Services M
*OWEN PLUMBING*.
oore Funeral Home in
ewer FOX TREE SERVICE Tr ea & grandchildren.
atlel- stump
ABLE HOME IMPVTS. House PLUMBER DOESmetes 939 7017 ed at 7 30 p F MSC
leveling & foundation repair, Save on Repair,vR Reason- GAe s trmmed or removed & St. Ann's Catholic o cele- Alicia
Aliciaservices - Funeral
Free gists 884• TREEILKEY Service, Funeral Mass will be cele• Alicia Gomez, Mrs. Marla
9283. able. 241-7926 387-8922 hauling, ,..,,, 884.2940 braced at 10 a.m. held at 10 41, will be
SELEVELING $399. Reiss 2360 a.m Friday at
house &shim existing piers Remodelin MOSTYN'S TREE Service Saturday at St. q
Free est B Trees trimmed or removed, Catholic Church Burialawill cannot T Ebernees In Dris-
free estimates 884-7039 follow at the Villarreal follow ineDes- Burial e_
b Cemeter La Luz Ceme-
a 2480 Yard Care Howard -Williams F tory in Driscoll, Texas
neral Home of Falfurrias. in Robstown. rel Home
HOU
metas 937-0279
2—, ABLE
or small, Alf
Improvements poi n
ALL TYPES, new constr
2
0 Miscellaneous HOME IMPVT No tyres!' too lar type
of re g
ABSOLUTELY GOOD yard CORMAN
RE
-CON s eot ro roti', pO2
ADDITIONS/ REMODELS i en aaSCommer- -M'S MOW/thin yids & away Thursday 'Passe of 2708 Lamar, died
Free estimates/References tai Free evemtimatas, yr s, trim trees. Hs Y morning, at his residence Wednes-
e54-aa7s, til trash, March 12, sda7 ata local at
Keith Kupec /Refer n2. weekends 992-66219' & pndbl 8e3 -8g39 hospital. Y. Marc,h�lfft1 11, 1987
*ADDITIONS, REMODELING, ALL LAwN Care Comp She had lived )n the ahHeauvasg 3o as.
Resid, & comm I. Free est. 2380 Rooting p —maim. Depend , Refs free Corpus Christi area for the Margarita, Texas et Santa
Repair est. Kenneth 854-5633. past 45 ears, She had He is survived by
Vasquez Const 854-8128 p Y
BUCKLEW ROOFING A -TRUSTY LAWN SERVICE operated and owned a wife, Paula V. Gonzalez;
ALL TYPES Taia�ct5 Ma �m Hot tar & gravel 20 years
&bid M count for Senior Citizens, re¢teurfo in Corpus two sisters, Mrs. Jilma G.
Co 289.9702, 289-1760 &LMaim experience. Frse Estimates /V card. We do acreage Christi for the
ANYTHING * Call 852-3044 * nowt 854-3840 y S past 13 Barrera of Corpus Christi
BU
a hot G. Guerra of
MODELING additions Also, profession• ncesF241 8495tCo gefer- V GON2ALEZ
25 yrs exp in CC 241- R07 repair.
Res d , ADA oils Lee Corman 59 Desiderlo G alez, Jr
EARL BRANDT painting & h ck of COfpUS Chflatl d 94
T a broken FREE ESTIMATES, Re -roof dr
BLOOM oars• he was a member and Francisca G
LNOSCPNG & M of the W
e m the sky. Leak Repair. 100% financing Texas.
heart or
Hm Repair Serv. inthe 851-2056 991-5130 or 00% f i a5 9
ANY cleaning, t Pring Christi. .r arY e a recited,
Complete a' t. omen of the Fronton, T
yard &tree service
Sable Choose Lodge in Corpus A Ros
JOB undone, can tie QUALITY ROOFING, all types 9, fertilizing work' garden Survivors include her neral Home at the Cantu Fu -
done. Prof/off/prompt. Low of roofs, new or yold;� tilhn Reasonable husband, Mr. Roy S. Cor- Funeral mass will be held
rates free est 939-8282 malr lfaks or o- rates. Free est 993.4673. man, Jr of Corpus Christi; at 10 a,m. at Holy
rate free
CARPENTER. 852-5_ lea s52- ` roofs, CUT -RITE LAWN -Service, three dao
home pair smell 2012• mowing, trimming & edgin daughters, hrista Family m.Catoday a
IR 883.7490, 952-1151- 8 Linda Grabbs and VedaB '
DEPENDABLE YARD L en, 60th of Hill Memorial Park OSB
regular RD person
LotrpugChristi, and Vonda Cantu Funeral Home
BEST
Jimmya mine. Celt ROOFING I
Dee 6549566 Cold & Hot A I
P
pp lances
2280 Moving
& Hauling
HAVE PICKUP, Moving an
Hauling, garage lean
lawn mowing, Call Fre
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JESSE'S MOVING & GARAGE
CLEAN-UPS- HAUL TRASH,
7 DAYS. 884-9379,
QUALITY WORK Tidewater
Movers. 853-1124• Budget
People's Choice. Mowing
2290
937-307937-3071.
25 YEAR LIGHT Heavywight
Comp Shingles. Roof, labor
& mat., $55 per 100 sq h.
Free estimates 937.0279
a 2405 Specialized L n'Iizer 993-1320 h Corpus Christi away Tuesday, M
Services
both of Florida; member of Jone
Ina or ureal will follow at R
needs customers to silo sof Bishop,
Call early or after 5:30 un
_____________**853-1514** Texas; one son, Roy S. 1YI BEE ILLS
*FLOWER8EDS* Corman, III of Corpus BEEVILLE - Mrs. Julia
Mowing, Christi; one sister, Anita McKenzie, 72, passed
edging, trues/shrubs, Or- Smith of
genic Fe
three brothers, arch 10
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pesticide All yoar $734 up Texas, Cadre andfPaullTed- ands was a housewife
PERMA GRASS 855-4853 der,
MOW & Edge $20. Fences eight grandchildren 'and Chapel United Methodis
buih or fixed, house paint- Funeral services Will be Church.
ing, Free Est, 853.8284 held at 2 pSurvivors include he
March 14,1987 atSea-ofsBeeville,'ofourn
NEEDER CUTaugh!
Lots, Yard Etc Full Service, side Chapel with Rev, tars, Sara Roberta Jone
241-3396 David Edgar, of St. Joh
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so Res cutin
weedeat trimming, edge, vices w
ing, complete yarwork. Merron
Exc. rates, Exc serv. For Will fallow
COMMERCIAL MOWING, lots
or acreage, free estimates.
** 853-6208 **
BABY BEDS to boats: you
can sell it guaranteed in the
CB RADIOS & RADAR DET
STEPHENS ELECTRONICS
4535 S.P,.I.D., Suite 1Y37
(On Embassy St across
from Vista Chevrolet)
853.8018
2430 Top Soil&Sand
AAA TRUCKING- Top Soli,
Sandy Loam, Caliche, Sand,
Gravel, etc, 851-2924,
ABLE TO Deliver Sandy Loam
Caliche & sand, etc open
wknds. LARGE 387-1247
R&iN LAWNCARE d M John's of Dallas D I
CARE offi - t Church, of San Die o son
C & • mow, edge 9 Graveside ser- Carol B h g California,
fertJiz Seaside oft
111 be at Los e e Madison
al Park. Interment and Sharon A Carankli
of Beeville; two Frsonls,
de Funeral Home, Robert and Julius Farris,
Fe
at Robert, both of Dallas; 22 grand -i
DEASES children and 15
SBORO - Mrs great-grandchildren.
Deases, Funeral services will be
Sat -
day ine sa Victoria conducted at 11 a.m. urday at the Galloway &
d been a long- Sons Chapel with the Rev.
resieent 9 Martin J. Walker officiat-
ro,dent She ing. Burial will follow in Si.
Rose Cemetery.
tree est 853-1959 Seasi
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1110 Legal Notices
on fund transfers and the
maintenance of accounts, and
conforming and bond;provl-
' sons to theirequiremnnts of
state law. (Revises existing
_ .. Art. II, Secs.'29.30, An. IV,
1, Secs. 11-13, 15-24 and Art.
0 VII, Secs. 1-12 into new Art.
', II, Secs 27-28, Art IV, Secs
ProoposiitArt tion Six! Civil I. Secs. eryS1-2 ervice
end Employment Regulaoons.
!Amending Article VI, Em-
ployment Regulations, to
provide for a classified service
defined by the City Council,
the powers and duties of the
Civil Service Board, and regu-
lations concerning non-
discriminating, political activi-
ties and candidacies for public
office [Revises existing Art.
VI, Secs. 1-13 into new Art.
VH, Secs. 1.6.1
Proposition Seven, Boards
and Commissions.
Amending Ankle V, Com-
missions end Boards, to
establish a separate article
concerning the composition,
powers and duties of the
Planning Commission, the de-
velopment and legal effect of
Me Comprehensive Plan and
' platting procedures, and to
provide general powers for
' the establishment, terms and
I duties for boards and com-
missions, and appeals to the
(City Council (Revises existing
Art V, Seca. 1-5 into new
;Art. V, Planning, Secs 1-6,
;and new Art. VI, Boards and
„Commissions, Secs. 1-2.1
ties,Proposition Franchises and Leases.
seesWill-
,
Pub -
,lie AUtilities. Franchisemending Anklels and
Leases, to,provide for the in-
; alienability of public propett
'except under certain condi-
tions, and procedures for the
granting, transfer, termination iand regulation for franchises
and leases, the granting of oil
and gas leases, the exercise
of the power of eminent do -
1 main, the operation of public
i utilities and the sale of un-
treated water. (Revises
2(a),
existing Art.
3-17 Into Snew Are.
' 1 IX, Secs. 1, 2)al, 3-11.)
, Proposition Nine, Lopg-Term
t• Leases on the Bayfront.
,lAmending Article VII, Pub -
I c Utilities. Franchises and
;� Leases, to restrict the referan-
tlum req it mens on' certain
leases of City property to
1 Bayfront waters and sub-
merged lands patented to the
City. (Revises existing Art.
VIII, Secs, 2(c), (d) and (e) into
new An, IX, Sac. 2(b11
i Proposition Ten, Initiative and ..
-i
Referendum '
Adding a new Section 4 to
Article 1, to provide proce-
dures for the people of the
city to initiate ordinances 'of.,
the City by petition and elec-
tion and -call fora referendum
on repeal of existing ordi-
nances of the City In a similar
manner. [Adds new Art I,
Sec 4] .1- - .
Proposition Eleven, Appoint-
ment and Removal , "of
Oepanment Heads. ,
1 Amending Article III, City
Manager, to repeal the re-
quirements of Section 3 and 4 0.
thereof, which require the City
Council to approve by resolu-
1ion the appointment =_ or..
removal of all directors of de -
I panmenta and division heads.
!Repeal( existing Art, III,
Secs, 3:4,)
Propos on Twelve, Annex -
en
Bi Article I, Incor-
')porat -_ Annexation„ ed
Fohm,6f, Government, to add
limited' powers of annexation
. by or fiance with the require-
ment'for a referendum upon
petit, nJ by 500 registered
vote and conform the Arti-
cle tdbe consistent with state
law. aRevises existing Art. I,
Secs1 1-3 and adds new sub-
section (d) to Sec. 2 of Art. 1
1 into w An 1, Secs.;1-3.1
J4+nJ
i,:�C'ITY CHARTER ELECT )
I- The following are the It. 1
Citic, numbered Crty i, Corpus
bo(riati Shan n ph0IAns to
19 hbn oil o pfd 4,
1987 ballot:
Proposition One, City Council
Elections, Removal & Recall
AmCouncil, ending Articla II, City
membership provide
n vide for the
I City Council d term ec the
and run-off election election^
duras, restrictions Proce-
members, on Count-
1 moval ander impeachmentres for re -
proceedings, procedures for 1
I recall petr1ons and elections, 1
1 and conform the Charter to
state, the requirements of
f de laws. [Revsesexistingg
i Art. II, Secs 1-3, 10, 12,
20-25 into new Art. 11, Secs. i
1-3, 9, 11, 19-24.)
Proposition Two, City Council i
Procedures,
Amending Article II, City ,
' Council, to provide for general '
powers of the Mayor, com-
pensation of the City Council, I
procedures for filling vecan-
1 cies and the offices of Mayor,
1 ' memor ncil i
bers, and regulations ro tem and ,
)concerning the conduct of
Council meetings, Council an -
1 tions, contracts before
' elections and the involvement
i of the Council In the adminis- ,
irative affairs of the City ,
[Revises existing Art. 11 Secs.
4-9, 11, 13-19 into new A. 1
II, Secs, 4-8, 10, 12.18 ]
Proposition Three, Adminis- t
trative Provisions,
Amending Article II, City
Council, Article III, City Man-
ager, and Article IV, 1
Administration, to provide for
the appointment and duties of
the City Secretary, municipal ,
Judges, municipal court clerk, 1
city manager, omdtng obso- i
late provisions
departments and divisions, al- I
lowing for the creation of 1
administrative deRartments I
, and divisions, and establish-
1 TRevs9a existing Art ll, Secs.
22V Secs rt, III, Sons, 1-2, An
47, 51- 1-10, 25-38, 40- '
An. N, 60 and 62 into new
0 Saco, 26-26, An. Ill, ,
1112, Art. IV, Secs. 1,
Proposition Four, General i
Powers and Provisions,
I Amending Article IV, Ad-
mmistrahon, and Article IX,
General Powers, to allow the .
City to exercise the powers of
e home -rule city Uder the
laws of the State of Texas, to
' enter into contracts for goods C
1 and services, to provide for !
action4'by citizens, to provide '
, for the establishment of as- '
ssssmentt and improvement
districts and to make genes !
Provisions for the rights and
powers of the city. [Revises 1
4x sig Art. IV, Seca. 14, 39, 1
1
1 Seca. 1-41 61, 6 0 new Art. 3, and Art.IX,
- e Secs. 1.16.] x a
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Proposition Five, Finance, 1
Taxation and Bonds. 1
Council, Ankle
I, City
7 Counn, ankle IV, Adminis-
il Taxaltidn and 0.nda,le VII,
d Vide to°pro-
iendot, and -,- internal audit,t, the adoption of ,
• an annual budget, restrictions 1
,i)ve
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