HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/26/2005I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of April 26, 2005, which were approved by the
City Council on May 10, 2005.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of May, 2005.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 26, 2005 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Chesney
Council Members:
Melody Cooper (Arrived at 10:25 a.m.)
Jerry Garcia
Rex Kinnison
Bill Kelly
John E. Marez (Arrived at 10:53 a.m.)
Jesse Noyola
ABSENT
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Reverend Francisco Campos of Kelsey Memorial United Methodist
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Kinnison.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Garrett called for approval of
the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 19, 2005. A motion was made and passed to
approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 15). Mr. Garcia
requested that Item 12 be pulled for individual consideration. City Manager Noe stated staff was
requesting that Item 14 be pulled for individual consideration. There were no comments from the
public. A motion was made and passed to approve Items 2 through 15, constituting the consent
agenda, except for Items 12 and 14, which were pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2005-121
Motion approving the purchase of laboratory equipment from Roche Diagnostics
Corporation, of Indianapolis, Indiana based on sole source in the amount of $35,000. This
equipment will be used by the Health Department. Funds are available from the Health
Department Grants Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
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3. MOTION NO. 2005-122
Motion approving a supply agreement with R & R Delivery Service, of Corpus Christi, Texas
for meal delivery service consisting of the delivery of approximately 126,002 meals for the
Elderly Nutrition Program, Adult Protective and Title XX Meals on Wheels, in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI -0075-05 based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure
of $153,722.44. The term of the agreement will be for twelve months with options to extend
for up to two additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the contractor and
the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Senior Community
Services of the Parks and Recreation Department in FY 2004-2005.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2005-123
Motion approving the purchase of traffic signal equipment from the following companies for
the following amounts, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0054-05, based on low bid,
low bid meeting specifications and only bid for a total of $217,522. Funds have been
budgeted by the Street Department in FY 2004-2005.
Texas Highway Paradigm Traffic
Round Rock, Texas Fort Worth, Texas
Item Nos. 1 & 4 Item No. 2
$105,480 $16,450
Ken Bridges Audio
Corpus Christi, Texas
Item No. 3
$95,592
Grand Total: $217,522
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 026229
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the
Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) in the amount of $469,142 to
continue the Motor Vehicle Theft Enforcement Grant within the Police Department for Year
5, with a City match of $8,700 in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund No. 1061; and an in-kind
contribution of $164,437, for a total project cost of $642,279.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
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6.a. MOTION NO. 2005-124
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the amount
of $30,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT)
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) for occupant protection enforcement overtime
within the Police Department and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026230
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding
of the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the
Police Department in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
7. MOTION NO. 2005-125
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to increase the escrow amount of the
Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the
amount of $32,055.39 for construction of a traffic signal and other miscellaneous items on
FM 624 from US77 to FM 1889. (BOND ISSUE 2000)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
8. MOTION NO. 2005-126
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 12 to the
Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas for a
total fee of $214,013.21, for a total re -stated contract fee of $2,852,607.21 for the O. N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Project:
* Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste
* Phase 3 - Elevated Water Storage Tank
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
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9. MOTION NO. 2005-127
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Ratification and Amendment
No. 17 to the Contract for Professional Services with Maverick Engineering, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of $67,608 for the Resaca Lift Station and 48 -inch Gravity Line
and Antelope Street and Salt Flats 36-inch/48-inch Wastewater Gravity Interceptor project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 026231
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Beach Festival Permit to Clear Channel
Broadcasting, Inc. for "C -Sculptures", on the Gulf Beach at Newport Pass County Park.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 026232
Resolution exempting Lot 1, Block 1, S & J Estates Subdivision, from the payment of
wastewater acreage fees pursuant to Section V.B.6.I of the Platting Ordinance.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 026234
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,383.35 -square foot portion of a 10 foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 90 and 91, Block 1, Mariposa Subdivision located south of the
Yorktown Boulevard and Cimarron Boulevard intersection, in connection with the Cimarron
Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Phase 2, Yorktown to Bison (BOND 2004).
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
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15. ORDINANCE NO. 026236
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Deed and Water Contract
between the City of Three Rivers, Texas and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. (First
Reading 04/19/05)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez,
and Scott were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the developer's contribution to The
Boardwalk Unit 2 subdivision infrastructure improvements. In response to Mr. Garcia's question,
Director of Development Services Barbara Holly stated this item would reimburse the developer for
infrastructure improvements made to Master Ditch 31 in 1985 related to this development. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12.a. ORDINANCE NO. 026233
Ordinance appropriating $81,811.60 from The Boardwalk Unit 2 Subdivision located west
of Cimarron Boulevard and north of Lipes Boulevard, as developer's contribution to
Drainage Channel No. 31 in the No. 4730 Infrastructure Fund; amending Ordinance No.
024130. which appropriated the Trust Funds, by adding $81,811.60 to the No. 4730
Infrastructure Fund.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
12.b. MOTION NO. 2005-128
Motion approving payment of $81,811.60 developer's contribution from The Boardwalk
Unit 2 Subdivision from the No. 4730 Infrastructure Fund to Ami H. Bratton, Independent
Executor of the Estate of Mark Bratton, Trustee, for disbursement to the appropriate Funding
Owners, in accordance with the Offsite Drainage Development Contract, Master Plan
Drainage Channel 31, between the City of Corpus Christi and Trustee.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez, and Scott were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the city's Water Conservation and
Drought Contingency Plan. Assistant City Manager Ron Massey explained that last week, the
Council had approved the aforementioned plan on first reading. The city was required to update the
plan by May 1. He reported that last Thursday, staff briefed the Water Resources Advisory
Committee on the plan, and they recommended two amendments. First, they felt the plan needed
to be more specific regarding the water prohibition between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Second, the
committee felt the exception provided for the watering of newly planted vegetation during the hours
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of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a period of 30 days should be reduced to five days.
Mr. Massey stated staff had considered the committee's recommendations, and they did not
recommend any changes to the ordinance as presented on first reading. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 026235
Amending Section 55-151, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding the City's
Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. (First Reading 04/19/05)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Marez,
and Scott were absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16, the Sizemore Real Estate zoning case, and noted the
applicant had submitted a written request that the item be tabled for two weeks. Mr. Chesney made
a motion that the Sizemore Real Estate zoning case be tabled until May 10, seconded by Mr. Garcia,
and passed.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17, the final adoption of the FY 2005 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP), consisting of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Programs City Manager Noe
stated the public hearing for this item was held at last week's meeting, and the Council had approved
a list of recommended recipients at the conclusion of the hearing. He said the only outstanding
funding issue was related to the Northside Manor Apartments project. The Council had considered
providing additional funding to the Northside Manor project by decreasing the allocation to the
Latino Education Project. The Council asked, however, to speak with a representative from the
Northside Manor project before making a final decision.
Mr. Ron Anderson, executive director for a low-income housing group called Housing and
Community Services, reported his group had acquired the Northside Manor Apartments. Although
the project was challenging, he felt they could preserve the project, but only with the city's support
and assistance. He noted the apartments had failed their HUD inspections on three consecutive
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occasions, so HUD was prepared to foreclose on the property. HUD contacted Housing and
Community Services to see if they could save the property because it had 120 Section 8 subsidies
attached to 120 units. If the property were to be foreclosed on, the current residents would receive
housing vouchers; however, the permanent 120 subsidized units would disappear. Mr. Anderson
said his group's goal was to keep the 120 subsidized units in the city.
Mr. Anderson said his group had applied for a bond issuance to rehabilitate the apartments
through the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSHAC). City staff, however, had
suggested that it would be preferable to tear the building down and then relocate the project to a new
facility. Housing and Community Services forwarded this idea to both the regional and state HUD
offices, who were in accord. The group was now awaiting federal HUD approval. In addition, Mr.
Anderson said his group had contacted a number of other agencies for funding, including the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Mr. Anderson stated his group had requested $500,000 from the city, and the Planning
Commission had recommended $443,000. He understood, however, that the Council was
considering a reduced funding of $300,000, but they were willing to accept this amount. Mr. Ray
Lucas, Asset Manager for the group, added that approximately two weeks ago, the Northside Manor
Apartments had passed their last inspection.
Mr. Noyola read the following statement: "I publicly disclose that I am a member of the
Lexington Manor and Northside Manor boards. I have a brother who is a member of the AVANCE
board and I have a brother-in-law who is a member of the Del Mar Board of Regents. I will obtain
no financial interest or benefit from a CDBG activity. My brother and brother-in-law will obtain no
financial interest or benefit from a CDBG activity. I will have no financial interest in any contract
with respect to a CDBG activity or its proceeds. I will abstain from participation in all deliberation
and voting related to these boards."
(* Melody Cooper arrived at 10:25 a.m.)
Mr. Kelly spoke regarding Project 9 in the HOME program, the El Paraiso Apartments.
County Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria had stated the apartments were requesting $139,898 to
complete their proposed project. Staff had recommended $132,898 in funding, which the Council
approved, creating a funding deficit of $7,000. Mr. Kelly asked if staff still set priorities for
reprogramming money, in the event that money was allocated to a project that was not completed.
City Manager Noe replied negatively, saying staff instead annually reviewed all the projects that
were not completed or were completed for less money, and then reprogrammed the monies during
the CDBG process. In response to Mr. Kelly's question, Mr. Noe said any reallocation of funds
required Council action.
Mr. Kelly made a motion to set a priority to give HOME Project No. 9, the El Paraiso
Apartments, an additional $7,000 in funding if another project was not completed, seconded by Mr.
Noyola. Mr. Noyola made a motion to amend Mr. Kelly's motion to include funding CDBG Project
33, Westside Pony League, and Project 35, the Neighbor Center, in the amounts for $25,000 and
$27,000 respectively. Mr. Kelly asked Mr. Noyola to make his amendment as a separate motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the appropriate level of Council involvement in reprogramming funds.
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Mr. Kelly withdrew his motion.
Mr. Kinnison made a motion to move $7,000 from CDBG Item 13, the Latino Education
Project, to Item 9, the El Paraiso Apartments, seconded by Ms. Cooper. Mr. Garcia spoke against
this action, saying the Latino Education Project needed the funding. He felt Commissioner Longoria
and the El Paraiso Apartments group had concurred with the funding level approved last week. Mr.
Chesney also spoke against this action, saying the Latino Education Project had already had their
funding reduced by $50,000 last week. Mr. Chesney proposed reallocating $7,000 from the Costa
Tarragona project instead if necessary. Mr. Garcia supported Mr. Chesney's idea. Mr. Kinnison
stated while he felt the Latino Education Project served many community needs, he did not support
their proposed project because it only targeted a segment of the senior citizen population, rather than
all seniors. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Mr. Kinnison's motion as
follows: Cooper, Kelly, and Kinnison, voting "Aye"; Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, and Noyola, voting
"No"; Marez and Scott were absent. The motion failed.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Item 17 as follows (see
Attachment "A", the approved final project list, included as part of these minutes):
17. RESOLUTION NO. 026237
Resolution adopting the FY2005 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP), which includes
the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and HOME
Investments Partnership Programs; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit
the CAAP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make changes in the CAAP if required by
HUD.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Marez and Scott were
absent. (NOTE: Mr. Noyola abstainedfrom the vote and discussion related to the AVANCE,
Lexington Manor Apartments, Northside Manor Apartments, and Del Mar College projects.)
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding Affordable Housing Program
Agreements between the city and the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (4A
Board). City Manager Noe stated this item was related to the allocation from the 4A sales tax for
affordable housing, approximately $500,000 per year. He said the city had spent a portion of the
funding over the course of last year; thus, the city had one full year's allocation plus the residual
funding for a total of $780,000. The 4A Board had initiated an RFP process to elicit proposals for
the allocations, and made a number of recommendations for funding the affordable housing program.
He reminded the Council that the affordable housing program dollars were prioritized to promote
single-family home ownership rather than rentals.
Mr. Jonathan Wagner with the Neighborhood Services department discussed the various
proposals being recommended by the 4A Board at their meeting on October 4, 2004. The first
proposal was Item 18.a., a $130,000 forgivable loan for new construction homebuyer assistance
(down payment and closing cost assistance). He said half of the program would be funded through
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4A funding, and the remaining funding would be obtained through federal funding.
The second proposal was Item 18.b., a $100,000 loan to Miramar Homes for a Buy -Down
Mortgage Loan Program. The prospective homeowners would receive $15,000 to $20,000 in buy -
down mortgage assistance. He said the homes would bear no interest, and would not be repaid until
the home was resold to allow the homeowner to benefit from appreciation on the property.
The third proposal was Item I8.c., a $210,000 forgivable loan to the Nueces County
Community Action Agency to provide down payment, and closing cost assistance in the range of
$15,000 to $20,000 per family for new construction.
The fourth proposal was Item 18.d., the In -Fill Neighborhood Revitalization Pilot Program,
a joint partnership between the city and the Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA).
After researching the various areas in the city that were in need of in -fill, rehabilitation, and NIP
services, city and NCCAA staff identified a portion of Soledad Street as the most viable candidate
for the pilot. The 4A Board authorized $175,000 in funding for the pilot program on April 4, 2005,
He said $80,000 was dedicated to purchase 10 vacant lots for the construction of 10 homes.
Additionally, the funds would provide down payment and closing cost assistance for 10 families
averaging $9,500 per family, or $95,000. He said the city had identified an additional $171,500 in
rehabilitation funds to put towards the pilot project. Staff had identified eight homes in the area that
were in need of rehabilitation services, four of which required major rehabilitation ($120,000), three
in need of moderate rehabilitation ($45,000), and one home in need of minor rehabilitation ($6,500).
The Soledad Street area was also participating in the Neighborhood Initiative Project (NIP) as part
of the revitalization phase.
Finally, the fifth proposal was Item 18.e., a $107,000 forgivable loan to the City of Corpus
Christi for down payment and closing costs assistance of $5,000 per client. He said fifty percent of
the program would be funded by HUD funds, and the other fifty percent would be funded through
4A funds. The program would provide financial assistance for the purchase of existing homes.
Mr. Kelly thanked the 4A Board for recommending funding for in -fill housing, saying he was
excited about the pilot program. He said in the future, he would like to establish a program to
foreclose on lots. He supported current legislative efforts to reduce the remititur period on
foreclosures to accelerate the acquisition process. He also stated the city would need to have a better
relationship with Nueces County, Del Mar College, and the school districts to obtain forgiveness of
taxes to make the lots available to potential property owners. City Manager Noe replied there was
a cost in this pilot program to prove there was a market for the homes, and that the homes would
maintain their values in the neighborhood. Once the city was able to prove the success, then the city
could open the program to larger areas that could be accessed through different means, such as the
foreclosure process. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose added three out of the ten properties on
Soledad Street were on the taxable closure list.
Mr. Garcia asked if it would be viable to provide incentives to public safety personnel or
teachers to relocate in these areas. City Manager Noe replied the 4A affordable housing funding was
limited to low income applicants only. Mr. Garcia asked staff to consider the aforementioned
incentive programs in the future.
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Mr. Noyola asked questions about the Miramar Homes proposal. Mr. Randy Farrar explained
the homes ranged in price from $81,500 to $93,500. He said clients would be eligible for a $15,000
in down payment assistance for homes under $90,000, and $20,000 for homes over $90,000. He said
there were lots already available for sale. Mr. Noyola cautioned that although families would be able
to qualify for the loans, their credit scores may be a cause for concern. He recommended additional
assistance for families to address their credit.
Ms. Cooper complimented staff for combining the NIP program with the in -fill lot pilot
program to further revitalize the Soledad Street area.
(* John Marez arrived at 10:53 a.m.)
Mayor Garrett called for public comment. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the 4A
Board for their efforts, but felt the Board was not distributing funds to a diverse number of agencies.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18.a. RESOLUTION NO. 026238
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Corporation) and the City
of Corpus Christi (City) to allow the Corporation to grant $130,000 of affordable housing
funds to the City for new construction homebuyer assistance and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Program Agreement on behalf of the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
18.b. RESOLUTION NO. 026239
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Corporation), the City of
Corpus Christi (City), and Randy Farrar doing business as Miramar Homes to allow the
Corporation to provide $100,000 of affordable housing funds for Buy -Down Mortgage Loan
Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Program Agreement on behalf of
the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
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18.c. RESOLUTION NO. 026240
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Corporation), the City of
Corpus Christi (City), and Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) to allow
the Corporation to grant $210,000 to the NCCAA for an affordable housing program for
down payment and closing cost assistance, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Program Agreement on behalf of the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
18.d. RESOLUTION NO. 026241
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Corporation), the City of
Corpus Christi (City), and Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) to allow
the Corporation to grant $175,000 to the NCCAA and the City of an infill housing project
as part of an affordable housing program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Program Agreement on behalf of the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
18.e. RESOLUTION NO. 026242
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Corporation) and the City
of Corpus Christi (City) to allow the Corporation to grant $107,000 of affordable housing
funds to the City for down payment assistance, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Program Agreement on behalf of the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19, a project by Leadership Corpus Christi Class
XXXIII. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik stated the class had proposed the installation
of a memorial monument at Sherrill Park. She said the Mayor's Committee on Veterans Affairs and
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee had approved their plans. She introduced Ms. Sarah
Kowalski and Mr. Bill Tinney with Leadership Corpus Christi to present their plan.
Ms. Kowalski briefly discussed the evolution of the Leadership Corpus Christi program. She
said the Leadership Corpus Christi Class XXXIII had chosen for its class project a memorial to the
men and women from our area who had been activated and served in the Global War on Terrorism.
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She explained the proposed memorial monument would be a 4 -foot diameter polished black granite
sphere with a world globe etched on the surface. The globe would be mounted on a gray 3' diameter
x 2' high granite base, which would rest on a 30' diameter concrete stepped base. She said the
dedication ceremony for the memorial was scheduled on or about September 11, 2005. On behalf
of her class, she asked the Council to consider approving their project.
In reply to Mr. Kelly's question, Mr. Tinney replied the memorial would be a static, "dry"
monument that would cost approximately $35,000. They had considered a "wet" memorial held
hydraulically by a thin film of water which would allow the monument to be rotated by touch;
however, it was determined to be cost -prohibitive.
Mr. Garcia asked how the class was planning to raise the funds for the project. Mr. Tinney
replied the class would hold a press conference to announce their project on May 4 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Chamber of Commerce to begin their fundraising effort. He said they needed to raise half of the
$35,000 within the next two weeks to order the memorial and meet their September 11 deadline.
He said it would take two to three months to ship the monument from South Africa, where it was
being constructed.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
19. MOTION NO. 2005-129
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve a project by Leadership
Corpus Christi, Class XXXIII, for installation of memorial monument at Sherrill Park.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 20, the second reading of the taxicab fare
ordinance. City Manager Noe stated the item included the fares approved by Council at their last
regular meeting. He said staff had provided additional information comparing fares in other cities
in the Council packets. He also reported the City of Lubbock had adopted a 50 cent surcharge for
fuel when gas prices were above $1.50.
Mr. Kinnison thanked staff for the additional information provided. He stated that he had
voted against the first reading ordinance, which proposed increases in the flag drop rate from $1.75
to $2.00 for the first 1/5 mile or less, and from 35 cents to 40 cents additional for each succeeding
1/5 mile. He felt the proposed increases did not maintain the city's competitive edge with other
cities. He recognized, however, the need to provide assistance to the taxicab industry in lieu of the
increases in fuel costs. Thus, he made a motion to amend the city's ordinance to adopt a fuel
surcharge of 50 cents per trip when gas prices were in excess of $1.50, in lieu of the proposed
increases passed on first reading, which was seconded by Ms. Cooper.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Ms. Pam Connolly, representing the taxicab
industry, spoke against Mr. Kinnison's proposal, saying the industry supported the first reading
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ordinance because the proposed increases would provide a 15 percent increase. She noted that the
taxicab industry had not received a rate increase in 5 years, and gas prices had increased by 100
percent since that time.
Mr. Chesney spoke against Mr. Kinnison's alternate proposal. He felt the proposed increases
in the first reading ordinance provided more financial assistance to the drivers, yet still maintained
the city's competitive edge with other cities.
Mr Kinnison offered a compromise by amending his previous motion by increasing the
proposed fuel surcharge from 50 cents to 75 cents, seconded by Ms. Cooper. He felt this would still
provide the drivers with an increase, while protecting the consumer.
Mr. Kelly offered an alternate proposal, suggesting the city could increase the flag drop rate
from $1.75 to $2.00, and adding a 50 cent fuel surcharge. Mr. Marez spoke in support of a
compromise measure increasing the flag drop rate and adding a fuel surcharge. Mr. Chesney spoke
in favor of increasing the flag drop rate from $1.75 to $2.25 and adding a fuel surcharge of 25 cents
when gas prices were in excess of a $1.50 a gallon. Mr. Kinnison agreed to amend his motion to
reflect Mr. Chesney's proposal, and Ms. Cooper concurred. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes on the motion to amend the ordinance prior to second reading as follows: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent. The
motion passed.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the seconding reading ordinance
as amended as follows:
20. ORDINANCE NO. 026243
Amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 57, Vehicles for Hire, Section
57-135, Fares—Amounts, to increase taxicab fares to $2.25 for the first one-fifth (1/5) mile
or less, thirty-five cents ($0.35) additional for each succeeding one-fifth (1/5) mile or fraction
thereof and adding a twenty-five cent ($0.25) per fare temporary fuel surcharge; and
providing for penalties. (First Reading 04/19/05)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott
was absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to the presentation on the day's agenda, TxDOT's safety improvement
and congestion management project for State Highway 358 (SPID). Assistant City Manager Ron
Massey stated over a year ago, the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) had discussed a model to
control traffic congestion on SPID. One of their recommendations was to make safety and
congestion improvements primarily using ramp reversals. Mr. Massey stated TxDOT hired an
engineering firm to develop a concept for implementing the improvements, which would be
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discussed at a number of public forums before being finalized. He introduced TxDOT District
Engineer Craig Clark to present the concept.
Mr. Clark introduced two consultants assisting with the project as follows: Mr. Eddie
Sanchez, Vice -President of Transportation with Turner Collier and Braden (TCB); and Ms. Leah
Olivarri with Olivarri & Associates.
Mr. Clark provided brief background on the project. He said a ramp reversal plan was being
considered in the 1980s, but was abandoned due to heavy opposition. Operational improvements
have been made over the years, but traffic and congestion continue to increase. As a key economic
center, he said traffic congestion on S.P.I.D. affects the public's access to businesses in the area.
Mr. Clark briefly described the history of the project. As previously mentioned, TTI
recommended revisiting the ramp reversal concept in 2004. The Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) committed partial funding for the first phase of the improvements, recognizing the initial
estimated project cost was $19 million. As originally conceived last year, the project extended from
Kostoryz Road to Airline Road. TxDOT had engaged TCB to develop a project plan, including
engineering analysis, design, phasing, and public involvement.
Mr. Clark stated the project's goals were to improve safety, improve operations, and address
congestion problems in the SPID area. He asked Mr. Eddie Sanchez with TCB to discuss the
engineering study for the project.
Mr. Sanchez reported TCB had performed numerous studies on the SPID area, and had
developed a number of initial concepts. At this point, they were seeking public and official input
on the concepts to determine the best implementation option.
Mr. Sanchez briefly reviewed the major issues facing the SPID area, including high traffic
volumes, traffic backups, and safety concerns. In addition, SPID was part of a complex system
including several arterials, and it had limited right-of-way to implement concepts. While the
ongoing Crosstown Interchange extension project would divert 15 to 20 percent of SPID traffic to
the south, it would only temporarily improve traffic operations. He said the current level of
congestion would return in seven to ten years.
Mr. Sanchez reviewed the results of a 1999-2001 accident study on SH 358, emphasizing the
majority of the accidents were occurring in the area between where the exit ramp merged with the
frontage road and the intersection.
Mr. Sanchez discussed his team's improvements approach, which mirrored TTI's previous
recommendations. First, they recommended moving the exits from the intersection as far as possible
by using an "X" ramp configuration, in effect reversing a number of ramps. In other words, exit
ramps in the affected area would be changed to entrance ramps, and vice versa. To implement this
configuration, Mr. Sanchez said it would require moving a number of exit ramps back, reworking
other ramps, and adding auxiliary lanes.
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Mr. Sanchez covered the ramp change concept in more detail. He divided the discussion into
two parts: Kostoryz Road to Staples Street, and Everhart Road to Airline Road. He said staff felt
confident with its recommendations for the Kostoryz to Staples leg of the project, but was seeking
public and official input on a number of proposed options for the Everhart to Airline section.
Regarding the Kostoryz Road to Staples Street section, Mr. Sanchez stated the team
recommended moving the eastbound Kostoryz Road exit back to provide more distance for entering
the intersection. The entrance ramp between Kostoryz Rd. and Carroll Rd. would be reconstructed,
and the exit to Weber Road would be moved away from the intersection as far as possible.
Between Weber Road and Staples Street, Mr. Sanchez said the team was proposing an "X"
ramp configuration. He highlighted the proposed use of auxiliary lanes, which would provide a
refuge area for traffic attempting to merge off of the ramp onto the frontage road and vice versa. Mr.
Sanchez believed the auxiliary lanes would eliminate the need for yield signs on the frontage road,
ensuring a smoother merge process. He felt the proposed plan would address safety issues, improve
mobility on the frontage road and at intersections, meet driver expectations, and improve business
access. The only drawback to the plan was the limited right-of-way in the area to implement the
plan.
Regarding the Everhart Road to Airline Road section, Mr. Sanchez presented several
potential options. He highlighted the Staples Street to Airline Road portion of this area, saying it
was a complicated area in that the current ramps were already configured in a "X" shape, but was
not functioning optimally because the distance between the intersections was only half a mile,
whereas the optimal distance between intersections was one mile.
Mr. Sanchez reported that Option A was to retain the ramps on Staples and Airline, but add
improvements such as auxiliary lanes. He said this option would not address the safety issues on the
frontage road between Staples and Airline. Option B was to close two ramps - the entrance ramp
on Airline Road and the exit ramp on Staples Street (westbound SPID). Option C was to create
braided ramps (on -ramps over off -ramps) on Staples and Airline. Mr. Sanchez said the drawbacks
to Option C were the limited distance between the intersections and the significant need for right-of-
way. Finally, he said Option D was to implement a flyover with braided ramps to create more space
between the off -ramp and the on-ramp on the frontage road. The structure would be implemented
west of Staples Street past Airline Road. The drawbacks to this option were that it would require
additional right-of-way both on the north and south sides, and it would require changes to the ramps
east of Airline Road to Nile Drive to make room for the take off points on the eastbound and
westbound directions. Mr. Sanchez displayed a chart mapping out the advantages and disadvantages
of each option.
Mr. Sanchez discussed the right-of-way issues affecting the project in more detail. He said
the SPID roadway was not centered within the right-of-way; thus, the distance from the center lane
to the roadway to the north right-of-way line was greater than from the center lane to the south right-
of-way line. In order to make the proposed improvements, he said there were isolated areas on the
south side ( between Kostoryz and Everhart) where the ramp merged with the frontage road
throughout the project that would need to be expanded slightly, requiring additional right-of-way.
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Mr. Clark returned to discuss TxDOT's coordination efforts with the city, saying the project
would require right-of-way (ROW) purchase needs which would need to meet city requirements for
parking, setback, signage, and landscaping, in addition to utility relocation. The project would also
present opportunities for access management.
Mr. Clark discussed what the proposed project plan, no matter which was selected, would
and would not accomplish. He said the project would improve the following issues: safety; mobility;
and traffic operations (address congestion). The project would not, however, reduce traffic volumes
and solve all traffic problems along SPID and its arterials.
Mr. Clark discussed the available funding for the proposed project. He said $5.5 million (80
percent federal/20 percent state) was available in 2006 for the first phase of the project, designated
through the MPO. The MPO also identified the project in its Transportation Improvement Plan as
a Category 2 project.
Mr. Clark covered aspects of the project schedule. Due to the magnitude of the project, he
said TxDOT was recommending a phased approach. The $5.5 million currently available would be
used to begin a section on the north side of SPID in 2006 or 2007. The next project phase could
begin in about 2008 or 2009, but the cost, phasing, and timing of the project would depend on the
option selected for the Staples Street to Airline Road portion.
Mr. Clark briefly discussed a number of possible construction approaches as follows: night
construction; contract incentives/disincentives; taking one section at a time; minimizing the number
of ramps closed at one time; and other ways to ease disruption and maintain business and public
access.
Mr. Clark stated the proposed project could facilitate a future project to add capacity to SPID
by adding one center lane, but noted the city would need to consider making it a managed lane with
a toll to fund it. In addition, he said the city must plan for additional capacity at other locations,
possibly by creating a South Loop to take the pressure off of SPID.
In conclusion, Mr. Clark reported on a number of scheduled briefings with local officials
between April 25 and May 5. He also announced an Open House for business and property owners
would be held on Wednesday, May 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 4337
SPID. Another Open House for the public would be held on Tuesday, May 24 from 4:30 p.m. to
6:00 p.m., followed by a meeting and presentation at 6:00 p.m., also at the Embassy Suites.
Following the public and official input period, Mr. Clark said TxDOT would consider the input and
develop a recommended plan. In late summer or fall, he said TxDOT would return to brief the
Council on the results, and present the proposal to the public. At that time, they would ask for
additional comments and support.
Mayor Garrett emphasized that TxDOT should make a concerted effort to speak with local
business owners about their proposed plans since they involve right-of-way issues.
Mr. Noyola echoed Mayor Garrett's sentiments. He asked the media to publicize the
proposed plans to inform the public about the issues. Mr. Noyola also asked for more information
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on the toll road Mr. Clark had mentioned. Mr. Clark replied the toll road revenues would be used
to leverage tax dollars to deliver new infrastructure and to maintain the toll road. Assistant City
Manager Massey emphasized that toll roads were not being discussed as part of the current project
plans.
Mr. Marez expressed concern about the use of toll roads. He asked if a future South Loop
corridor would be a toll road. Mr. Clark answered affirmatively.
Mr. Kinnison spoke in support of the proposed project, saying it was tremendously needed.
He hoped to receive input from the public as well as from businesses because they would also benefit
from the project.
Mr. Reagan Brown with the Peterson Development Company, representing the Gulfway
Shopping Center, stated he preferred Option A over all the other options because it involved less
right-of-way issues. Mr. Bill Brown, 5830 McArdle, suggested decreasing the speed limit between
Staples Street and Airline Road as an alternative to the ramp reversal plan because of right-of-way
concerns.
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. There were no comments.
Mayor Garrett asked for a brief recess to present proclamations.
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The Council returned from recess, and Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report.
City Manager Noe reported city staff would be presenting its re-engineering program at the
International City Managers Association (ICMA) Best Practices Conference in Austin this Thursday.
The Buc Days Parade would be held this Saturday at 8:00 p.m., noting that the city was once again
prohibiting camping along the parade route until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday morning to curb littering.
In addition, the city was partnering with the Beautify Corpus Christi Association and BFI to provide
trash bags and trash cans respectively to parade attendees. Finally, he announced that the City
Council Retreat would be held on May 2 at the American Bank Center, and staff would be providing
an agenda this Friday.
Mayor Garrett reported a constituent on 7326 Sun Valley was complaining that city garbage
trucks were tearing up the pavement in front of his home. He asked Mr. Noe to look into the matter.
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Ms. Cooper asked when the next
WiFi update was scheduled. Mr. Noe replied the next WiFi update was scheduled in June. She
asked Mr. Noe to provide her a status report. Ms. Cooper announced the next town hall meeting
would be held on Monday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m. at Yeager Elementary School in Council Member
Noyola's district.
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Mr. Marez reported a citizens group had complained about several code enforcement and
public safety issues in the Corpus Christi Beach area. City Manager Noe replied he would schedule
a meeting between the citizens group and the Directed Patrol Officers to discuss their issues.
Mr. Garcia reported problems with wild deer along Flour Bluff Drive, Caribbean Street, and
North Shore Road. He asked Mr. Noe to look into posting signage warning the public about the
deer.
Mr. Noyola asked for an update on the firefighters contract negotiations. Mr. Noe replied
staff was scheduling a closed session item for the Council soon.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 12:40 p.m. on April 26, 2005.
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Revised 04-27-2005
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2005 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Attachment A
APPROVED FY2005 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2005 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program
Demolition Liens Program Income
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2005 CDBG PROGRAM
$3,882,133
$708,081
$800,000
$24,245
$5,414,459
PROJECT i D�CRPTION
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Business Resources Center
The City of Corpus Christi is requesting funds to contract with Del Mar College from March 2006 to
March 2007 to continue the enhanced "Business Resource Center". This contract includes funding
for office space for four business related organizations; salaries for a full-time outreach coordinator, a
full-time Microloan Program Administrator, a part time industry expert, and a part time Administrative
assistant; provide a plan room for reviewing, researching and accessing government contracts;
provide Accounting and Legal assistance; coordinate these services with the Small Business
Development Center; and provide for related expenses to training, travel and outreach activities.
7
$100,000
CDBG Program Administration
This project will fund staff salaries and administrative costs. Staff is responsible for administering the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs. Staff interprets CDBG, HOME and ESG federal
regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews propose projects and activities to determine
funding, eligibility, monitors subrecipients, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental
assessments of funding projects/activities and enforces Davis Bacon federal wage rate requirements.
10
$537,000
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program
The activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish, brush,
junk accumulation and other unsightly objectionable or unsanitary matter. The properties will be bid
out to contractor to clear properties. Liens will be place against the properties to cover the cost
incurred.
11
$200,000
Code Enforcement Program
This project will fund salaries and benefits for (4) Code Enforcement Inspectors, (1) Project
Coordinator and (1/2) Support Clerk. The Inspectors/Project Coordinator are responsible for
inspecting within the CDBG Target area for violation of City code and health ordinances. Inspections
are conducted on particular violations. The Inspectors/Project Coordinator will also implement a
comprehensive approach to coordination of multi -departmental teams of city services and programs
to address specific needs of each neighborhood.
12
$241,000
Comprehensive Planning Assistance
Continuation of Comprehensive Planning Activities including but not limited to: data collection,
population projections, land use surveys, comments on zoning, platting and other activities designed
to update comprehensive plan elements or implement adopted plans.
13
$78,000
Demolition Program
The removal of unsafe structures is a priority in neighborhood revitalization in the community. The
Code Enforcement staff identifies structures that are unoccupied, open and dilapidated. A total of
$2,100 will be expended for the processing of the unsafe structures and a total of $224,385.00 will be
expended in the board up and/or demolition of unsafe structures.
14
$224,245
Emergency Home Repair Grant Program
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 are provided to homeowners who are 65 years old or older or
disabled and very low income. A majority of the repairs are for roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating
and minor structural. It is anticipated that emergency repairs will be performed on 135-140 units.
15
$750,000
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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Garcia Arts Education Center - Area Street Improvements Phase 1 & 2
The Garcia Arts Education Improvements define the following streets in this project as: 17th Street -
Agnes Street to Marguerite Street; 18th Street - Agnes Street to Mary Street; Marguerite Street - 17th
Street to 18th Street; The project includes ADA requirements, curb and gutter and sidewalks and the
utility work along 17th Street, 18th and Marguerite Streets which includes wastewater and storm
water.
18
$156,000
Greenwood Branch Library
Replace carpeting in public area of library of approximately 13,000 square feet.
20
$35,000
Greenwood Pool Facility Expansion
Expand existing pool building to provide space to expand programs for the pool and to improve
safety. Construction will match existing building design.
21
$77,500
Mortgage Services
The funds being requested are for the operations of mortgage services which include the salaries of
one staff person which handles the servicing of all loans provided through the Single Family
Rehabilitation Loan Program. This year's budget includes adding a staff assistant position to assist
the current individual handling mortgage collections.
27
$49,250
Phase 2 Improvements to the West Oso ISD Tennis Courts
Project includes adding new net posts, nets and fencing, rehabilitate courts and add backboard and
lighting. The improvements will allow the use of the courts in the evening by both the school tennis
program as well as the area neighborhood.
30
$80,000
Rehabilitation Services
The funds being requested are to pay the salaries of staff that provide support services for the
Rehabilitation Loan Program, Emergency Home Repair Grant Program, Homebuyer Programs,
Mortgage Counseling, Homebuyer Classes and Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. These
programs are designed to assist low and very low income households. Services include loan
processing; developing specifications and plans; monitoring of construction projects through
inspections; processing of homebuyer applicants; conducting inspections; and conducting homebuyer
classes.
31
$607,895
Renewal Community
The City of Corpus Christi Economic Development office is requesting CDBG funds to initiate
outreach and marketing activities in the Expanded Renewal Community and continue outreach
activities in the original Renewal community.
32
$20,000
Residential Traffic Management Program
This program includes the possibility for residents to share in the cost of the installation of speed
humps under certain conditions. The purpose of this request is to allocate CDBG funds to bear the
residents share of installation costs in qualified CDBG eligible tracts.
33
$12,000
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
Provides for a zero percent and three percent interest loans to homeowners interested in
rehabilitating their homes. It is estimated that 5-10 units will be rehabilitated and 15-20 units will be
reconstructed. These funds will also be used to demolish and relocate homeowners being assisted
with the reconstruction of their homes. The funds provided for demolition and relocation will be
provided as a grant to the homeowner.
34
$1,130,000
Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements 3B and 4B
This project consists of construction of 28 ft. B -B street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA
requirements, driveways, underground drainage and utilities for Phase 3B and 4B. Phase 3B
consists of Lewis-Clemmer to Watson, Naples Street -Richard to Watson and Watson -Ayers to
Naples. Phase 4B consists of the following streets: Norton -Ayers to Naples, Fannin -Ayers to dead
end, Lewis -Watson to Fannin, and Naples -Watson to Norton.
36
$423,000
T.C. Ayers Recreation Center Improvements
Remove and replace existing damaged resilient tile flooring throughout the center. This improvement
requires an asbestos survey and abatement of asbestos containing building materials.
38
$25,000
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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AVANCE, Inc.
Construction of a new building, Avance Parent-Child Education Learning Center, educational learning
center for very low income persons/children and families, training community meetings, office
comprehensive source of services support and learning opportunity resulting in community inclusion
39
$100,000
and family self-sufficiency.
Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d.b.a. Charlie's Place.
Charlie's Place requests a grant to help underwrite the cost of the removal and replacement of the
carpeting in six buildings in which Charlie's Place provides substance abuse treatment to homeless
clients. The existing carpeting has simply been worn out from normal wear and tear. The carpet now
presents a health and safety concern in that it can no longer be properly cleaned and is a tripping
hazard to clients and staff.
57
$38,736
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Expand and renovate the interior and exterior walls to include painting, renovate security fencing,
rehabilitate interior director's office and install fencing and gates.
97
$100,838
Corpus Christi Police Athletic League
This project is for the development of Ben Garza Park to include three baseball fields including
backstops, fencing, bleachers, and lighting; a concession facility with restrooms, press boxes, public
address system, security systems and storage; a playground area; walking exercise trail with lights,
and off street parking facilities.
132
$75,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
The project proposes to make improvements to building "A" by removing metal roof, gutters and
downspouts, stuccoing the building, installing insulation under the stucco and removing and installing
12 exterior doors renovating all fencing and gates.
161
$25,000
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi
Reconstruction of a new child care center adjacent to the existing facility in order to comply with the
Garcia Arts Education Center Area Street Improvements and the Master Plan to improve the area.
174
$110,000
Nueces County Community Action Agency
To weatherize homes occupied by families of low income in target areas.
198
$80,000
Timon's Ministries
Add a temporary building to the current property to house clothes closet and one classroom for
computer training, free up office space for use by Legal Aid and other agencies that help clients.
214
$13,995
Universal Little League
Add small storage building for equipment, pave parking area, provide ADA accessibility for bleachers
at three fields, upgrade to an electronic scoreboard, add a pass through serving window with cover
and additional field enhancement.
227
$25,000
Wesley Community Center
This request is for funds to assist with the purchase of the facility where program services are
provided daily for quality child care and other essential services to persons in need with an emphasis
on programs for homeless children and abused and neglected children.
237
$100,000
APPROVED FY2005 ESG PROGRAM
FY2005 Allocation
$150,150
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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911 Park Place, dba Mission 911
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies, security deposits or 1st
month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home. Maintenance and
Operation including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
1
$9,575
Catholic Charities
Payment for the provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent,
mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home.
21
$13,000
Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d.b.a. Charlie's Place
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Payment for the provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies, security
deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home.
Payment of maintenance and operation including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
41
$9,575
Corpus Christi Hope House
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
55
$13,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies, security deposits or 1st
month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payment to prevent foreclosure on a home. Payment of
maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishing.
89
$43,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Payment of maintenance. operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
114
$13,000
The ARK Assessment Center
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations, including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
127
$13,000
The Salvation Army
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education for the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
152
$13,000
Timon's Ministries
Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
170
$3,000
The Women's Shelter of South Texas
Payment for the provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
for homeless. Payment for Homeless Prevention including
183
$20,000
education the the provision of short-term subsidies, security
deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payment to prevent foreclosure on a home.
Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and furnishings.
APPROVED FY2005 HOME PROGRAM
FY2005 HOME Allocation
Reprogammed Funds
Program Income
American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2005 HOME PROGRAM
$1,772,241
$301,225
$300,000
$51,243
$2,424,709
ACTIVITY
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ADMINISTRATIONITECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Administrative funds for staffing, planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and
evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program management. Technical
assistance will be provided to enhance the capacity of CHDO's, nonprofits, owners/investors of rental
property and other organizations that may participate in the program. May include administrative funds
for direct operating support for the CHDO's.
1
$177,224
CDC NEW CONSTRUCTION
Construction of new single family \ Multi - housing units. The units must remain affordable for a
minimum of 20 years. These funds will be used by the CDC. A deferred forgivable loan, not to exceed
$20,000, payable after the 1st mortgage is paid, will be provided to low income home buyers for the
purchase of a home. The amount of the deferred loan will be based on HUD income limits.
2
$300,000
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $5,000 will be provided to low income, homebuyers for the
purpose of meeting down payment and closing costs expenses.
3
$237,844
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADDI)
A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $5,000 will be provided to low income, first-time homebuyers
only for the purpose of meeting down payment and closing cost expenses.
4
$51,243
MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $1,000 but less than $6,500. Grants will be provided to
homeowners who are 65 years and older and/or persons with disabilities.
5
$100,000
MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
Loans of 0% to 3% for qualified income families with up to a 20 year term. Reconstruction of owner -
occupied units unsuitable for rehabilitation and to provide for the reconstruction of new suitable units.
Relocation grants will be provided for temporary relocation and a grant to provide funds to demolish
and construct the replacement unit.
6
$100,000
ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES INC.
The HOME Choice Rental Project will provide tenant -based rental assistance housing vouchers to ten
individuals/families with disabilities and provide an accessibility allowance up to $2,500 per unit for
minor rehabilitation.
7
$125,500
COSTA TARRAGONA II., LTD.
Costa Tarragona II project is proposing to construct 250 multifamily apartment units to be built on a
12.62 acres. Proposed funding request is for construction cost. The Villas at Costa Tarragona 11 will
be a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization project located on the northeast corner of a vacant lot
located between Interstate Highway 358 and McBride lane in Corpus Christi, Texas.
37
$400,000
EL PARAISO APARTMENTS
This 39 -unit project for senior citizens entails the construction of two gazebos, install security fence,
resurface drive ways and rehabilitate sidewalks to the facility
80
$132,898
FORMERLY LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND FACILITY PURCHASE
This proposal would involve the purchase of the facility to include the land and building located at 1907
Leopard St., formerly Lighthouse for the Blind. The intended use of the facility is to build a 50
permanent low-income housing development for homeless individuals.
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$150,000
THE LATINO EDUCATION PROJECT
Request funds to rehabilitate homes owned by low income Hispanic seniors residing in Corpus Christi.
144
$100,000
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY - CHDO
NCCAA proposes to utilize the funds to assist 27 families falling at or below 80% of the Area Family
Median Income in buying down the price of a new home through NCCAA's down payment and closing
costs program. This proposal will fund Phase 11 of the 99 lot subdivision project currently underway.
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$250,000
TG 110-NORTHSIDE MANOR - CHDO
This proposal calls for the apartments to be rebuilt on a city owned site approximately two blocks away
from the existing site of the North Side manor. This would provide new units for the residents to move
into once the apartments were constructed on the new site. HUD requires that the property is
inspected each year to determine that the property meets housing quality standards and to continue
with Section 8 contract . The property has failed its HUD inspections and if the property does not
improve it will be foreclosed by HUD and demolished.
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$300,000