HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/25/2005[ 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 October 25, 2005, which were approved by
the Cite Council ori November 8, 2005.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of November, 2005.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
ti F \ L
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Garcia
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Rex Kinnison
Bill Kelly
John E. Marez
Jesse Novola
Mark Scott
MINUTES
Cll Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Meeting
October 25, 2005 10:00 a.m.
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 Pastor Phillip Phifer of Trinity Lutheran Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Scott.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
October 18, 2005. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the minutes as
presented.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Ethics Commission
Fred Haley (Reappointed)
James Richard Cramer (Reappointed)
F)r. Nicholas Adame (Appointed)
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Regional Health Awareness Board
Angela Womack (Appointed)
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-16). City
Secretary Chapa announced that Council Member Noyola was abstaining from the vote and
discussion on Items 15.a. and 15.b. Council Member Scott stated that he would be abstaining
from the vote and discussion on Item 16. There were no comments from the public. A motion
was made. seconded, and passed to approve Items 3 through 16, constituting the consent agenda.
( `ity Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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MOTION NO. 2005-362
Motion approving a Municipal Lease Line of Credit with Banc of America Leasing and
Capital, LLC. of Chicago. Illinois in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0025-06
based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $154,854. The term of the
contract is for twenty-four 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.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper. Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison, Marez. Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2005-363
Motion approving a supply agreement with National Waterworks, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas for approximately 6.495 pipe repair clamps ranging in size from 2" to 30" in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0022-06 based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $231,520.90. The term of the contract is for twelve months with options
to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the
contract and the City Manager or his designee These items are purchased into
Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the Water and Wastewater Departments.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison. Marez. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2005-364
Motion approving a supply agreement with Greatstate Transmissions, of Corpus Christi,
Texas for automatic transmission overhaul and repair service for approximately one
hundred sixty-three (163) automobiles and light trucks in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI -0143-05. based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $108,350. The
term of the contract shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two
additional twelve month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Maintenance Services and the
Fire Department in FY 05-06_
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Marez. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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MOTION NO. 2005-365
Motion approving the purchase of four (4) riding mowers from John Deere Commercial,
of Cary, North Carolina in accordance with the cooperative purchasing agreement with
the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC), for a total amount of
$40,868.52. The riding mowers will be used by the Park and Recreation Department.
Funding is available from the FY 2005-2006 Capital Outlay Budget in the General Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 026527
Ordinance appropriating a $9,955 sub -contract grant from the Chamber of Commerce
Foundation in the No. 1067 Park and Recreation Grants Fund for funding data collection
and analysis activities at the Juvenile Assessment Center.
An emergency was declared. and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett. Chesney. Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola,
and Scott.. voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 026528
Ordinance appropriating $230,700 from the estimated program income revenue in the
No. 1066 Health Grants Fund as State Fiscal Year 2005-2006 program income to fund
laboratory and nursing services for the period of September 1, 2005 through August 31,
2006.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett. Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola,
and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 026529
Ordinance appropriating $5,930 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund to
purchase playground equipment for Vineyard Park.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola,
and Scott, voting "Aye
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MOTION NO. 2005-366
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract
with Big State Excavation, of Houston, Texas in the amount of $1,093,730 for the
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Replacement Old Brownsville Road/Omaha Drive.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2005-367
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract
with DMB Construction, LL(, of Burnett, Texas in the amount of $125,389.71 for the
Concrete Lined Channel Rehabilitation -Carroll West Ditch project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2005-368
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 with
Jalco, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of $357,720.76 for the Antelope/Salt Flats
Area 36"748" Wastewater Gravity Interceptor Line.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
1 3. MOTION NO. 2005-369
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with the
University of Texas Marine Sciences Institute in an amount not to exceed $264,247 for
biological monitoring services associated with the Rincon Bayou Diversion Project 2005-
2006.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez. Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
14. MOTION NO. 2005-370
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve an aid to construction in
the amount of $196,540 with Nueces Electric Cooperative to extend electrical power to
the Cefe F. Valenzuela Landfill Site Development Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, (iarcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
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MOTION NO. 2005-371
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Change Order No. 5
with Berry Contractors L.P. dba Bay, Ltd.. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$186,536 for removal of the existing Localizer Antenna Array and replacement with a
new Federal Aviation Administration furnished Localizer Antenna Array as part of the
Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation. Blast Pads and Shoulders, Airfield Drainage
Improvements - Phase 4. and Runway 13/31 Lighting and Cable Replacements at Corpus
Christi International Airport
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola
abstained.
15.11 MOTION NO. 2005-372
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Change Order No. 6
with Berry Contractors L.P., dba Bay, Ltd.. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$56,010 for an additional 18,670 linear feet of crack grouting, cleaning and sealing as
part of the Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation. Blast Pads and Shoulders, Airfield Drainage
Improvements - Phase 4, and Runway 13/31 Lighting and Cable Replacements at Corpus
Christi International Airport
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper. Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola
abstained.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 026530
Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5347. adopted on May 6, 1959, and Ordinance No.
5442, adopted on July 29. 1959. amending the restrictions relating to Block "A" Parkdale
Shopping Center.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett. Chesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and
Noyola. voting 'Ave"; Scott abstained.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17 regarding an agreement with Aeromar
Airlines to provide air service between Corpus Christi and Monterrey, Mexico. Airport Board
Chairman Ed Hicks reported that after several years of negotiations with four different airlines,
staff finalized a contract with Aeromar for international air service yesterday at 3:00 p.m. in
Mexico ('ity. The flight service would begin on November 21, pending the Council's approval
today Mr. Hicks said the success was due to a team effort, including letters written by the
Ma'.or, (iovernor Perry. and a study from the Chamber of Commerce. In conclusion, he asked
lot the Councils approval of this item.
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Assistant Airport Director Debra Keller added that Aeromar's proposed air service
,,chedule would begin on Monday, November 21 and would depart Monterrey at 12:40 p.m. and
arrive in Corpus Christi at I :45 p.m. Flights would leave Corpus Christi at 2:20 p.m. and arrive
in Monterrey at 3:25 p.m- on Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays. She said this was a
preliminary schedule only. Aeromar was ready and willing to change the schedule to meet
ustomer demand.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr. Abel Alonzo spoke in support of the new
international air service, and thanked everyone for the team effort.
Mr. Scott asked about the airport's U.S. Customs area. Ms. Keller replied that a full-time
S, Customs office was moving into the facility this week. She said Aeromar was waiting on
their permits from the Department of Transportation (DOT) which should be approved any day.
The federal inspection station was located below the main concourse in the gate area. As
passengers deplaned in Gate 4, they would go through inspections and then come out through the
concourse before the passenger checkpoint area.
Mr. Scott asked for the status of the improvements to the airport's large runway. Ms.
Keller replied the runway construction was on schedule for completion in mid-November.
Mr. Garcia thanked staff for their efforts in obtaining international air service for the city.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
MOTION NO. 2005-373
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an airline operating
agreement with Aeromar Airlines to provide air service between Corpus Christi, Texas
and Monterrey, Mexico. for a term of one year with an automatic one year renewal unless
terminated by either party.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola
abstained.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the Rincon Bayou Diversion
Project. Assistant City Manager Ron Massey began by providing a history of the watershed
area He stated that the Bureau of Reclamation had completed a demonstration project in the
mid-1990s to increase the opportunity for freshwater flow into the Upper Nueces River Delta.
They constructed two channels in the estuary delta area, a Nueces River Overflow Channel and a
1.ower Overflow Channel. The demonstration project lasted five years, and the results indicated
hat the freshwater flow was beneficial to the environment because it was important to estuary
productivity. Periodic flood events that inundated the delta provided a nutrient exchange;
Freshwater to organisms; transported nutrient materials to the hay; and buffered bay salinity. He
said the construction of reservoirs in the watershed had reduced the frequency and magnitude of
'hese flooding events. Mr. Massey then displayed a chart depicting the flooding frequency per
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year in the area, noting that as the number of reservoirs increased. the number of flooding events
decreased
Mr. Massey stated that since the term of the demonstration project was only five years,
the Bureau of Reclamation was forced to close the channel at the end of that period. The city
became involved at this point to reopen the channel. provided it could get a measure of relief on
its pass-through requirements on its agreed order, Subsequently, the city was granted relief
under low, reservoir conditions. When the reservoir levels were at 30 percent, the pass-through
requirement was stopped. and lower releases were required at 40 percent with fewer conservation
measures The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality agreed to the changes in the agreed
order; in return. the city agreed to reopen the channel and to create a pipeline.
In 2002. Mr. Massey reported that the city reopened the channel while concurrently
designing the Rincon Bayou pipeline. The pipeline was scheduled for completion in 2003, but
was delayed due to problems with land acquisition and flooding that interfered with engineering
:efforts Ile stated that the Rincon Bayou pipeline would start from a point upstream of the
t�aiallen Saltwater Barrier Dam to a point downstream of the Nueces River Overflow Channel.
Ile said the city was working with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program to determine
the hest times of the year to schedule freshwater flows.
In conclusion. Mr. Massey stated that the pipeline project was beneficial to the
environment. and in return the city did obtain relief from its agreed order. Thus, staff was
recommending approval of the construction contract for the Rincon Bayou pipeline.
Mr. Scott asked if the pipeline and the channel were required as part of the agreed order
changes. Mr. Massey answered affirmatively. Mr. Scott asked how much the project would
ultimately cost to complete. City Engineer Angel Escobar replied the channel itself would cost
$R_4 million. and the construction award was $7221 million. Mr. Scott remarked the city was
spending a substantial amount of money on improving the environment, and in return the
environmental community had assisted the city with its pass-through requirements. He said this
was an example of a win-win situation.
Mr. Kelly asked if the pipeline would provide any relief from upstream flooding. Mr.
Massey replied negatively, saying that the pipeline was only able to move limited amounts of
water in a short period of time. Water Superintendent Ed Garafla added that the pipeline would
move 45.000 gallons per minute, which would reduce the flooding somewhat but not
significantly. In response to Mr. Kelly's question, Mr. Massey stated that Coastal Bend Bays
and Estuaries Program was interested in extending the discharge point in the future to other
ocations due north. This could increase the productivity of the entire delta area. Mr. Kelly
stated that if the project was expanded to the north, then he asked staff to consider ways that
�ould provide flood relief upstream. Mr. Massey answered that the Corps feasibility study was
considering ways to reduce flood damage, and this project was part of the feasibility study.
In response to Mr. Garcia -s question, Mr. Massey replied the Council would receive data
on what went over the dam as well as what went through the pipeline.
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Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr. Johnny French, 4417 Carlton,
complimented Council Member Scott and Water Superintendent Ed Garai'ia for their
participation on the Nueces Planning Program. and pointed out that the Rincon project could
potentially. compliment other programs. He highlighted the diversion of wastewater from
yBison Wastewater Treatment Plant as a complimentary project because it affected the Rincon
)elta. Ms. Pat Suter. 1002 Chamberlain. spoke in support of the Rincon diversion project. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1 8.a MOTION NO. 2005-374
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract
with Ramos Industries, Inc., of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of $7,223,581 for the
Rincon Bayou Diversion Project Intake Pump Station, Diversion Pipeline, and Discharge
Structure Hondo Creek Bridge Replacement Project (Base Bid #3).
-Elie foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
8.1, MOTION NO. 2005-375
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Project
Management/Inspection Contract with Anderson Group Construction Management, Inc.,
of Corpus Christi., Texas in the amount of $65,490 for the Rincon Bayou Diversion
Project Intake Pump Station. Diversion Pipeline, and Discharge Structure Hondo Creek
Bridge Replacement Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison. Marez. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
18 MOTION NO. 2005-376
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Materials
Engineering Laboratory's Inspection and Materials Testing Services Contract with
Kleinfelder, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $32,270 for the Rincon
Bayou Diversion Project Intake Pump Station, Diversion Pipeline, and Discharge
Structure Hondo Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
Nlayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the Southside Water Transmission
Main project, Phase 6. City Engineer Angel Escobar explained that today's action would
authorize Urban Engineering to begin the design phase of the project for $1.4 million. Phase 6
f the project would bring the water line from Whitley Road. across the Laguna Madre, and
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along Sea Pines Boulevard to an existing water line along Park Road 22. Overall, the city would
have approximately 20,000 linear feet of 42 -inch water line crossing the Laguna Madre, and an
Additional 4,000 directionally drilled underneath the Intercoastal Canal. Upon completion, he
said this project would improve the water volume and pressure on the Island. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
I MOTION NO. 2005-337
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of $1,411,580 for a total re -stated fee of $3,879,342 for the Southside Water
Transmission Main. Phase 6.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the Corpus Christi Ship Channel
Water and Wastewater Utility Crossing project. City Engineer Escobar explained that due to the
tuture deepening of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, it has become necessary to lower the
existing lines approximately 30 feet deeper than they currently are. The new contract would also
install new water and wastewater lines in the channel at the lower depth to service the North
Beach area. Next summer. he said staff would bring an item for Council consideration to remove
the existing crossing with water. wastewater, and gas lines.
Mr. Kelly asked when the contract would be let if the Council approved this item today.
Mr Escobar replied the contractor should be on board in the latter part of November, with
scheduled completion in March or April 2006. Mr. Kelly noted that he had discussed the
possibility of constructing a new wastewater treatment in the Hillcrest area, and if the city were
to construct a plant on the northside of the channel, he asked if the city could combine the two
projects. Mr. Escobar answered negatively, saying it was necessary to replace the force main
and the lift station serving North Beach immediately due to their deteriorated state. Mr. Kelly
remarked that if the city was going to go to the trouble of digging a tunnel under the ship
channel, then it seemed to make sense to put in the necessary piping for a wastewater treatment
plant on the north side of the channel. Assistant City Manager Ron Massey replied that most of
the potential sites on the north side were further west: thus, any savings would be lost as the pipe
had to be moved a greater distance to the actual plant. There were no comments from the public.
-itv Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
_'0 MOTION NO. 2005-378
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract
with Akerman Construction, of Purcell, Oklahoma in the amount of $2,883,568 for the
C orpus Christi Ship Channel Water and Wastewater Utility Crossing Revised and Re -Bid
fin- the Installation of a New Utility Crossing (Base Bid One).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper, Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 21 regarding contracts for various forms of
nnsurance coverage. Human Resources Director Cynthia Garcia explained that the city requested
proposals for insurance coverage for commercial property, including electronic equipment,
boilers, and machinery; windstorm, hurricane, and hail; excess windstorm, hurricane, and hail;
flood and excess flood; catastrophic beet: airport liability and excess airport liability; excess gas
utility liability; 'fB clinic van automobile liability insurance; and general liability insurance for
the Columbus Ships. The commercial property proposed for coverage is valued at $385,722,833.
Proposers were asked to submit proposals for any or all areas for which insurance coverage was
heing secured.
Ms. Garcia reported that HRH submitted proposals for commercial property and
employee dishonesty. McGriff, Seibels & Williams submitted proposals for catastrophic fleet,
commercial property. excess windstorm, and excess flood. The Texas Municipal League (TML)
submitted two proposals for commercial property. excess flood and wind, and proposals in every
other category. Ms. Garcia said the proposals were evaluated using both the bundled and
unbundled approach based on the criteria specified.
Ms. Garcia stated that staff recommended that the city enter into contracts with the
following insurance carriers: HRH for employee dishonesty coverage; McGriff, Seibels &
Williams for commercial property. excess windstorm, and excess flood; and TML for
catastrophic fleet, airport liability insurance, excess airport insurance; excess gas utility
insurance. excess gas utility automobile liability insurance. TB Clinic Van automobile liability
insurance. and general liability insurance for the Columbus Ships/Museum. Additionally, Ms.
Garcia noted that first level windstorm. hurricane. and hail coverage was only offered through
the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and first level Flood insurance was only offered
through the National Flood Insurance Program. Thus, staff recommended that coverage for these
two insurance types be acquired through McGriff. Seibels & Williams, the recommended
provider for excess windstorm and excess flood insurance. Ms. Garcia stated these
recommendations provided the lowest cost available per million dollars of coverage in each
category
Ms. Garcia explained that when the team was evaluating proposals, they looked not only
at premiums, but also at coverage levels and deductibles. The recommended mix of coverages
will be at an estimated cost of $1,707,601, an increase of 4.7 percent increase over the cost of
premiums paid during FY 2005. The 4 7 percent increase provides additional coverage for the
city in excess windstorm insurance (increasing the coverage from a total of $71.4 million to $200
million); decreases the deductible for employee dishonesty and commercial crime insurance
trom $100,000 to $15,000; and adds catastrophic fleet insurance, a new type of insurance
coverage for the city.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, asked if
employee dishonesty insurance was similar to bonding. Ms. Garcia replied employee dishonesty
covered fraud, theft, forgery, alteration. computer fraud, theft disappearance, and destruction.
t'ir. Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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I MOTION NO. 2005-379
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with HRH for
Employee Dishonesty insurance coverage; McGriff, Seibels & Williams for Commercial
Property. Excess Windstorm and Excess Flood insurance; and Texas Municipal League
for Catastrophic Fleet, Airport Liability insurance, Excess Airport insurance, Excess Gas
Utility insurance. Excess Gas utility Automobile Liability insurance, TB Clinic Van
Automobile Liability insurance and General Liability insurance for the Columbus
Ships/Museum. Additionally, because first level Windstorm, Hurricane and Hail
coverage is only offered through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, and
because first level Flood insurance is only offered through the National Flood Insurance
Program, that coverage for these two insurance types be acquired through McGriff,
Seibels & Williams, the recommended provider of Excess Windstorm and Excess Flood
insurance. The term of these agreements is November 4, 2005 through November 3,
2007 with two one-year renewals.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper. Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison. Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola
abstained.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the South Texas Aggregation
Project (STAP)'s intent to enter into negotiations for base Toad electrical power needs for a ten -
,ear period. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated this was a follow-up to the
presentation made by Mr. Geoffrey Gay with Lloyd Gosselink last week. He said the city has
been a STAP member since 2004. and has procured electricity through this group. The city has
experienced a savings of approximately 20 percent compared to the "price to beat", the cost of
electricity before deregulation. The Council passed a resolution two weeks ago allowing STAP
to submit an RFP for the procurement of electricity in 2006 and 2007.
Mr. Martinez reported that STAP was currently considering securing the processing and
acquisition of electricity through coal, a more stable energy source over time compared to the
cost of natural gas. This item was an attempt to procure long-term capacity to acquire electricity
services via coal generation to reduce the city's cost for natural gas. He said the coal option
would only cover 55 percent of the city's base load need; the balance would be purchased
according to the STAP agreement for natural gas purchases. The first year savings were
estimated at under $600,000 through the tenth year; in the tenth year, the savings could be over
$22 million. Over ten years, the model predicts the savings could be up to $10 million in the
cost of electricity.
Mr. Martinez emphasized that today's resolution did not bind the city to any contractual
agreement; rather, the city would have an opportunity to review the contract and then make a
determination whether the cost savings were justified.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked how
'tali determined the amount of savings. Mr. Martinez replied the savings was determined with a
model based upon the ten year average of natural gas. and projections based on the futures
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purchase of natural gas. compared to the relatively stable costs of coal. Mr. Alonzo thanked Mr.
Martinez for his work.
Mr_ Marez stated that he felt the city should continue to explore alternative energy
sources such as wind power in the future. Mr. Martinez replied this was a good point, noting that
recent legislation on energy directed the company to look at alternative fuel sources within the
en -year period. He said the city would want to contract with as many options as available,
Mr_ Noyola asked it there was any way that the city could obtain a long-term, fixed price
contract for gas. Mr. Martinez replied the city was in the final year of its current gasoline supply
contract. He said the cit\. could explore this option, depending upon the willingness of the
pro \.iders to offer this type of contract. In addition. he said the city was considering joining with
:ether intergovernmental agencies to jointly procure gasoline to lower the cost. City Secretary
(-papa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
RESOLUTION 026531
Resolution approval of South Texas Aggregation Project's Letter of Intent to enter into
negotiations for a capacity contract with the owner of Coal (including Texas Lignite)
Generation to supply the base load electric power needs (approximately 55%-60% of
total energy needs) for STAP members over a 10 -year period.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 23, a petition filed to repeal Ordinance No.
026526 regarding the elimination of vehicular traffic on the beach in front of the Padre Island
Seawall. City Secretary Chapa explained that the city charter, through the initiative and
referendum process, allowed citizens to request that the Council reconsider ordinances they have
passed. The referendum process required five signatories to present their request in writing to
the Council. On October 18, 2005. six citizens filed such a request in the City Secretary's Office
regarding the beach closure ordinance. Mr. Chapa said the Council had the following options: to
accept the request and repeal the ordinance; to deny the request; or to take no action. If the
('ouncil decided to deny the request or to take no action. then he would provide petition pages to
the signatories for circulation among the registered voters in the city. The signatories would
have 90 days to return with a valid petition that would force an election on the issue.
Mayor Garrett called for public comment. Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, cautioned
against the abuse of the referendum process. saying it was too costly to hold frequent elections.
The following individuals asked the Council to reconsider the passage of the beach
closure ordinance (Ordinance No. 026526): Pat Suter, 1002 Chamberlain; Johnny French, 4417
(`arlton; Michelle Slareg. residing on Ilawksnest Bay Drive; and Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka.
Mr French and Mr. Kopeck\ were in favor of amending the city charter to prohibit beach
closures unless approved by the voters.
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Mr. Noyola spoke in favor of amending the City Charter to prohibit beach closures
without voter approval. City Attorney Fischer stated an election to amend the charter could be
held no earlier than November 2006. Mr. Noyola added that he stood firm on the Council's
decision to close the beach in front of the Padre Island Seawall to vehicular traffic, but was
willing to consider a charter amendment to prove the Council's commitment not to close any
Additional beaches
Mr. Marez spoke in support of amending the City Charter regarding beach closures. He
also spoke in favor of repealing the ordinance today and letting the voters decide. To defray the
_ost. he suggested holding a joint election with another entity.
Mr. Scott spoke in support of prohibiting vehicles on the beach in front of the Padre
Island Seawall. He said closing the beach in this area was a good thing that would benefit the
community. He disagreed with those who stated that bollards were a safe way to route traffic
without closing the beach.
Mr. Kinnison asked the petitioners present if they would drop the petition effort if the
Council agreed to include a charter provision on the ballot during the April 2007 Council
election. Mr. Kopecky replied the charter amendment would only address future closures. He
was still opposed to the beach closure in front of the Padre Island Seawall; thus, he felt the
referendum petition would still need to continue. Mr. French and Ms. Suter agreed with Mr.
Kopecky Mr. John Adams, 307 Katherine, spoke against the proposed ordinance prohibiting
vehicular traffic on the beach near the seawall. He was concerned the action would set a
precedent for other beach closures. He was uncertain whether he could agree to withdrawing the
referendum petition.
Mayor Garrett asked staff to brief the Council at their next meeting on the process for a
charter amendment regarding beach closures. The Council decided to take no action on this
item.
23. NO ACTION TAKEN
Consideration of a request filed by five petitioners pursuant to Article I, Section 1 of the
City Charter. to repeal Ordinance No. 026526, regarding the elimination of vehicular
traffic on the beach seaward of the Padre Island Seawall, the direction of travel between
Whitecap Boulevard and Padre Balli Park; establishing a pedestrian safe area.
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Mayor Garrett referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation
was Item 24, a demonstration of the new voting equipment by Nueces County Clerk Diana
Barrera. Ms. Barrera said the new equipment, called an eSlate, would bring Nueces County into
compliance with the Help America Vote Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. She said
oters who were visually impaired or blind may use headphones to hear the ballot read, or could
read the instructions in Braille. In addition, persons with limited upper -body movement or
control may use special switches or their own "sip and puff' device to cast ballots using their
hreath.
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Ms. Barrera reviewed the electronic voting process. First, the voter would present their
oter identification to the election official. The official would give the voter a four -digit number
code. The code would tell the system the voter's precinct number to bring up the correct set of
vandidates and propositions for that precinct. She emphasized that the code cannot be linked to
the voter: the system was completely private. Second, the voter would use the SELECT wheel to
highlight the language in which they would like to read the ballot. English or Spanish. Third, the
voter would enter the four -number code they received when checking in to bring up the correct
'allot on the screen. Fourth, the voter would turn the SELECT wheel to highlight and select
their choices on the ballot. Fifth. after voting in the last contest on the ballot, a Ballot Summary
,cretin would appear listing all the choices the voter had made, informing them if they missed
oting in any race. or allowed them to correct an error. Once the voter completed their review,
,hey would press the CAST BALLOT button to finish voting and place the ballot in the
electronic ballot box.
Ms. Barrera explained there were three levels of security for the system, a judge's booth
.ontroller in a computer chip and a flash card, and in a computer chip in the equipment. When
the polls closed. the election judges would bring their judge's booth controller to the County so
they can upload the data from the flash card.
For those voters requiring a mail ballot, Ms. Barrera stated the system would design
ballots to be printed on demand. The absentee vote by mail process would remain intact.
Ms. Barrera stated the County was engaging in a public information campaign to educate
voters on the new equipment. She said during joint elections, the ballot would continue page by
page until the voter had completed all the associated ballots.
Mr. Marez asked Mr. Chapa if the city would be using this equipment in its elections.
Mr Chapa responded affirmatively. saying it would be used in the next City Council election.
Mr. Chapa added that the County had purchased the voting equipment using federal
funds, so staff was hoping the city's expense would be lower in future elections. He said the
highest cost involved in elections was the printing of the ballots.
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The next presentation was Item 26, a quarterly report by the Corpus Christi Convention
and Visitors Bureau (CVB). CVB President and CEO Tom Galyon introduced Ms. Wilma
Harvey. their new nature -based tourism sales manager who began working last Monday.
Mr. Galyon then discussed the ('VB's new reporting system. He said they consolidated
all the reports 10 provide an overview of tourism's effects on the community. He said the report
included two new measures, the Consumer Price Index and the Consumer Confidence Index,
because these economic indicators affected the amount of travel and tourism. In August, Mr.
tialvon reported the city's occupancy levels were down slightly due to the beginning of the
school year, l le said revenues were up by 29 percent compared with the same time last year. He
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said the CVB planned to provide these reports on a monthly basis in the Council's information
packets.
Mr. Galyon mentioned a number of CVB promotions, including the fun/refund promotion
and the new promotional miniguide. He also referred to a number of media articles featuring
Corpus Christi in Kiteboarding Magazine and City Sports Magazine.
Mr. Galyon noted that the Texas Travel industry Association meeting was postponed due
o Hurricane Rita. It was being rescheduled for October 31 through November 3, 2005.
Mr. Galyon also provided information on the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).
He said the CVB introduced USBC officials to local industry partners on October 19, 2005, and
also viewed a USBC Open Championships video. He said sponsorship and advertising
:opportunities were presented to the 50 industry representatives who attended the meeting. In
addition, the CVB held a hospitality/customer service training, which would be implemented in
January 2006. He highlighted the Team Corpus Christi concept, a small team of industry
representatives who would randomly_ select restaurants and other venues to inform them about
theLonference.
Mr. Kinnison asked to meet with Mr. Galyon next week about the CVB's reported hotel
occupancy rates as they correlated to Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues. He said the CVB was
reporting higher occupancy rates, but the Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue levels did not reflect the
increase. Mr. Galyon suggested that they include a number of hoteliers in the meeting to discuss
the numbers.
Mr. Garcia asked Mr. Galvon to provide a forecast on how the CVB's marketing efforts
increased tourism.
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Mayor Garrett called for public comment. Mr. Domingo Ibarra, president of the Corpus
Christi Police Officers Association at 3122 Leopard Street, asked the Council to increase the
number of police officers on the force, saying the force was currently 40 officers short. He also
asked that a new community-based labor coalition be recognized to work with management
privately to deal with the issue.
Mayor Garrett and Mr. Scott suggested that the new coalition meet with the City
Manager to develop a resolution for the Council's consideration. Mr. Scott also asked that the
Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization be reactivated.
Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations.
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The Council returned from recess. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 25, a quarterly report
presentation by the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). EDC
President and CFO Roland Mower reported on four major projects in the last quarter. First, he
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discussed the recent Industrial Asset Management Council event hosted by the EDC on October
2005. The group was comprised of corporate end users, corporate real estate executives,
.ervice providers, and other economic developers. He said 256 people registered for the
onference, with the corporate real estate sector comprising the highest attendance in conference
history He thanked City Manager Skip Noe, Assistant City Manager Ron Massey, and staff for
heir assistance in making the event a success. He described each of the planned events, saying
'he city-° s premiere venues received great exposure. He also said the conference attendees
-raised the Omni Hotel for its high level of service_
Second, Mr. Mower updated the Council on business prospects. He discussed the status
of Project P-Vax, a shipping pallet company projecting to invest $100 million in the Port area.
I he project was moving slowly, however, but the Port was aggressively pursuing the project. In
addition, the EDC was working on landing an $80 million distribution center project. He said
{ orpus Christi was one of two communities being considered for the project. Staff was
anticipating several site visits by key members of the leadership team prior to making their final
Jecision next year. In addition, he mentioned the following prospects: an offshore LNG
fabrication facility, local medical services company: biotech company; and a prospect referred
f)irector of Economic Development Irma Caballero seeking a gulf port location.
Third, Mr. Mower discussed the progress on the proposed Memorandum of
i understanding between the city, the 4A Board and the EDC. He said city staff had drafted the
MOU for review by the EDC's attorney. They anticipate taking the MOU to the EDC Board and
the 4A Board for consideration at their next meetings. He said the EDC Board was looking
forward to having their organization's duties and responsibilities better defined.
Fourth, Mr. Mower discussed plans for the Economic Summit to be held on January 30,
2006. He said the EDC had received a single proposal from Angelos Angelou Economics from
-kustin. TX, a top economic development firm in the State. He said the EDC was working
closely with their core partners to develop a program that would meet the needs of the
community.
Council members asked questions about attracting biotechnical companies and the status
orf tilling former EDC executive John Plotnik's vacancy.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 27, a presentation on the 4th Quarter FY 2004-05
Budget/Performance report given by Assistant Budget Director Eddie Houlihan. Mr. Noe
emphasized that the data was unaudited and preliminary; thus, it was subject to change. Mr,
l loulihan reported 101.2 percent of the budgeted revenues was received. He said the city had
received 51,750.000 more than projected due mainly to property tax, Municipal Court revenue,
and Solid Waste revenue. He noted that sales tax receipts reflected a 6.6 percent increase over
the prior year. Solid Waste Services revenue had also increased as a result of increased activity
from two large vendors, and Municipal Court revenues remained strong. He noted, however,
that franchise fees were substantially lower than budgeted mainly due to a decrease in the
number of lines reported for telecommunications fees.
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Mr. Houlihan reported that 97.8 percent of the budget had been expended. The budget
was able to absorb about $900..000 less than projected, despite increases in fuel prices and drag-
tp pay. He cautioned that the city might not be able to absorb the increase in fuel prices this
fiscal year
Regarding the unreserved fund balance. Mr. Houlihan said the fund balance had
increased by more than $4,000.000, or 10.7 percent. He said this was the first time the city had
exceeded its ten percent goal.
Mr. Houlihan presented a number of graphs depicting year-to-date (YTD) revenues and
V' CD expenditures from various sources.
Mr. Houlihan discussed the status of the enterprise funds. He said the water fund had
increased in revenues, mainly due to the dry weather the city had been experienced in the latter
part of the year. Airport revenues had increased due to the overall facility improvements. The
ambulance fund revenues had increased mainly because the fee structure had resulted in
increased Medicare and Medicaid payments and higher call volume. He noted that next fiscal
ear. the ambulance fund was being absorbed into the general fund. Finally, he said golf
revenues were slightly off from budget but higher than the previous year. Mr. Houlihan
reviewed a number of graphs depicting YTD revenues and expenditures in the enterprise funds.
Mr. Houlihan reported on the status of the internal service funds, which were budgeted
allocations for services to internal customers. He said the stores fund revenue has continued to
increase due mainly to staff keeping high volume items in stock and better communication with
departments. Maintenance service revenues had increased due to increased fuel prices. Finally,
the Risk Management fund reflected lower than budgeted expenditures for health insurance,
general liability, and workers' compensation. Mr. Houlihan reviewed a number of graphs
depicting YTD revenues and expenditures in the internal service fund.
Mr. Houlihan discussed the special revenue funds. He said the hotel occupancy tax fund
had seen a great month in July that boosted revenues above projections, with revenues exceeding
$1 million. The Reinvestment Zone Fund No. 2 also experienced a revenue increase due to very
favorable appraised values in the Packery Channel area. The Crime Control District also saw a
revenue increase mainly because sales tax revenue was budgeted conservatively. Mr. Houlihan
reviewed a number of graphs illustrating the YTD revenues and expenditures in the special
revenue funds.
In conclusion, Mr. Houlihan stated that the first quarter report for FY 2005-06 would be
available in mid-December. Mr. Scott complimented the budget staff for providing the quarterly
report so quickly.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 28, a presentation on the transition from Re-engineering to
a city-wide Optimization Program. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated the purpose of
the presentation was to prepare the Council for the possible consideration of a funding plan in the
next week or two. The funding plan would begin an initiative to capitalize on the prior year's
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:nvestment in Re-engineering and move it into a truly measurable return on investment. Staff
hoped to achieve this goal by using the technical tools provided through Re-engineering and
Training to sustain the service improvements and maintain them on a routine basis.
Mr. Martinez provided a brief history on the Re-engineering process. The Council
,tonsidered privatizing utilities in 1999, and the city hired EMA to evaluate the options. The Re-
engineering process was determined to offer greater savings and flexibility. The Council
approved the Re-engineering concept, and EMA was hired in 2001. He provided a timeline
,Ilustrating how Re-engineering was introduced into the city's service delivery departments (e.g.
water/wastewater. airport (technology). storm water. gas ,etc.). The process included a three -
tiered approach comprised of technology, a skill -based pay program, and improved business
processes
Mr. Martinez reviewed the OPT-imization Program components intended to capitalize on
the prior investment in Re-engineering. The first component was a performance management
process. In this process, staff would use the technology tools introduced during Re-engineering,
PeopleSoft, MAXIMO. SCADA, and THE, to provide the hard data to support their decisions.
In addition.. Mr. Martinez stated that a "balanced scorecard" model was being introduced.
En this model, the system would depend on lagging indicators such as customer feedback and
financial reports. as well as leading indicators to constantly evaluate the city's business processes
to adapt to the changing workplace. The scorecard drives daily decisions that align with
identified strategies. The process would move the city toward performance management "best
practices`' by measuring outcomes, promoting performance management, and leveraging data
from our business systems. Tailored scorecards would focus on the appropriate level of detail
tor the Council and City Manager. the Assistant City Managers, Directors, and Coordinators.
Mr. Martinez discussed the professional development component of the OPT-imization
process. He said staff development supported the execution of city business strategies. Staff
development included leadership training and coaching on managing with the scorecard, team
decision making. execution, and problem resolution
Mr. Martinez covered the fourth component of OPT-imization, system improvement. He
said the city's business strategy drives service improvement. Thus, the focus was designed to
shift to departmental services by supporting direct delivery departments, promoting
interdepartmental work coordination, and expanding work management systems to internal
services. In addition, he said staff was developing a citywide vehicle and equipment strategy for
maintenance and replacement.
Finally. Mr. Martinez said a goal was to align the OPT-imization program with Council
and staff goals. The Council's goals revolved around budget and financial policy design and
infrastructure improvements. Staffs goals centered on performance management across
departmental lines; developing and executing business process management policies; workforce
sustainability and professional development; capitalizing on the WiFi program; expanding
ustomer service goals at the call center. and vehicle replacement and CIP planning.
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In summary; Mr. Martinez stated that OPT-imization was an ongoing, continuous
improvement program comprised of performance management, professional development, and
service improvement. He noted that within the next two weeks, staff would be bringing an item
torward for Council consideration of the entire program.
Mr. Scott asked how much money the city had spent on the EMA contract to date.
\ssistant City Manager Ron Massey replied the city had spent $4 million to date, but noted that
half of this cost was for software purchases.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 29, a fourth quarter report on the health benefits/risk
management fund. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia reported that the total claims
tiled in FY 2005 were 74,535, a 6.7 percent increase over those filed in FY 2004. Per individual
plan. Citicare increased by 6.4 percent, Fire increased by 11.5 percent, and Public Safety
increased by 1.9 percent.
Ms. Garcia reported that medical claims paid in FY 2005 were 16,685, a 13.6 percent
increase over FY 2004. Per individual plan, Citicare increased by 19.4 percent, Fire by 18.1
percent, and Public Safety decreased by 12.5 percent. She said pharmacy costs for all plans
increased by 17.4 percent over FY 2004-05.
Ms. Garcia stated that the total average cost per claim was $223.82 in FY 2005 with all
plans cornbined. In the Citicare plan, the average cost per claim was $194.18; the average cost
per member was S389.69. a 20.19 percent increase over last fiscal year. In the Fire plan, the
average cost per claim was $150.93; the average cost per member was $443.25, a 16.8 percent
increase compared with last fiscal year. In the Police plan, the average cost per claim was
SI76.68; the average cost per member was $485.92, a 4.74 percent decrease.
Ms. Garcia reported on the status of the workers' compensation and liabilities fund. She
said year-to-date claims were down for the second consecutive year, with 1,009 claims in FY
200. She said street department claims decreased by 73.8 percent, while police department
claims were down by 50 percent.
Ms. Garcia reported the dollars paid for the period ended July 31, 2005 decreased by
39.74 percent, with a cost amount of $842,385. In addition to this amount, the city paid
S949,268 for FY 2004 claims, as well as $515,310 for years prior to FY 2004.
Ms. Garcia reported on incurred costs by type of injury. The cost for strains was
$409,819, and $127,500 for sprains.
Ms. Garcia stated the number of general liability claims was down 16.67 percent, with
the street department leading the decrease with 46.71 percent. Incurred costs by department
were down by 16.38 percent to $835,896. The dollars paid in FY 2004-05 claims was
$1.042,685. For years prior to FY 2004. the amount was $488,595. She emphasized that this
was the amount paid in FY 2005 for past year claims.
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M. Garcia discussed a graph depicting the amount paid for claims filed during each
fiscal year as of July 31, 2005. She said the graph showed how some claims costs grow in the
nears after the claims are filed. The city paid $328,997 in FY 2005, for example, but had
incurred costs of $835.896.
Ms. Garcia discussed a graph with incurred costs by types of claims. She said vehicle
damage costs incurred were $306,491. followed by property damage at $231,098, and
policies/practices/contract liabilities at $118,273.
In summary, Ms. Garcia stated health costs increased as predicted in FY 2005, and claims
costs increased as well. Claims and costs in both workers compensation and general liabilities
�.yerc down compared to prior years.
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Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that the
first meeting of the twelfth area NIP would be held this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Brooks AME
Worship Center on North Port Avenue. A reception for the Texas Transportation Commission
would be held tomorrow from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Museum of Science and History.
I he Commission would be holding their meeting at the Ortiz Center on Thursday morning at
9:00 a.m Mr. Noe announced that the Council would be holding a workshop on Fiscal Policies
on November 1, 2005 from noon to 2 p.m.
Mayor Garrett asked about the Columbus ship docked in the port. Mr. Noe replied the
Nina had been dry docked for repair work_
Mayor Garrett called for Council reports. Mr. Noyola thanked everyone for the flowers
and prayers for his wife in celebration of the birth of their beautiful daughter Valyssa, weighing
5.5 pounds and 19.5 inches long.
Mr. Kelly reported that the Council had received a letter from Mr. Yaffee concerning the
diversion court that Judge Watts was creating with the County Courts at Law and District Courts
on drug charges. Mr. Yaffee was inquiring whether the city would consider participating at the
Plass C misdemeanor level. Mr. Kelly said he would like to set up a meeting of the Municipal
('ourt Committee to discuss the possibility
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
t'ouncil meeting at 1:24 p.m. on October 25, 2005.
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