HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/18/2006I 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 18, 2006, which were approved as
amended by the City Council on April 25. 2006.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of April, 2006.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem John Marez
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
* Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 18, 2006 - 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 Danny Spears and the Pledge of Allegiance to the
United States flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Marez.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 11,
2006. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Airport Board
Jerry Kane (Appointed)
Joseph Wise (Appointed)
Sam J. Susser (Appointed)
Ed Hicks Sr. (Appointed)
Board of Adjustment
Gene Clancy (Reappointed)
Taylor Mauck (Reappointed)
William Tinney (Reappointed)
David Loeb (Reappointed)
Charles Schibi (Reappointed)
Dan Winship (Reappointed)
Ben Molina (Reappointed)
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Garrett Dorsey III (Appointed)
Sister City Committee
Patricia Garcia (Appointed)
Gilberto G. Porter (Appointed)
Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation
Jack Solka (Reappointed)
Erika Escobedo-Benson (Reappointed)
Judy Telge (Reappointed)
Dr. Richard Davis (Reappointed)
Annie J. Castro (Reappointed)
Dan Winship (Reappointed)
Curtis Rock (Appointed)
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 — 10.1). City
Secretary Chapa noted that Item 10.1 was added to the consent agenda through a separate
supplemental agenda. There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve Items 3 through 10.1, constituting
the consent agenda. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3 a. ORDINANCE NO. 026737
Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from the Vehicle Capital Reserve in Fund 5110
Maintenance Services, transferring $47,344.88 from Wastewater Operations Fund 4200 to
and appropriating in Fund 5110 Maintenance Services for purchase of a vactor truck;
amending the FY 2005-2006 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026385 by
increasing appropriations by $247,344.88.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
3.b. MOTION NO. 2006-113
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) vactor truck from Masters International, of
Arlington, Texas based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC) for a total amount of $247,344.88. The
equipment will be used by the Wastewater Department. This unit is a replacement. Funding
is available from the FY2005-2006 Capital Outlay Budget in the Maintenance Services Fund
and Wastewater Operating Budget.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
MOTION NO. 2006-114
Motion approving recommendation of Arts and Cultural Commission for award of a total of
$90,369 in subgrant contracts to thirteen arts and cultural organizations, with funding of
$61,561 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and $28,808 from the General Fund. Funding
is authorized in the FY 2005-2006 budget.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 026738
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $473,424 to
the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement
grant within the Police Department for Year 6 funding with a City cash match of $234,619
and $12,488 in-kind services, for a total project cost of $720,531 and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were
absent.
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6.a. MOTION NO. 2006-115
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, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
6b. ORDINANCE NO. 026739
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the
funding of the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within
the Police Department in 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, Marez, and Noyola, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
MOTION NO. 2006-116
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an extended maintenance
agreement with Positron Public Safety Systems, Inc., of Montreal, Canada in the amount of
$136,500.21 for hardware and software support services on the Emergency 911 System.
The term of the contract is three years.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
MOTION NO. 2006-117
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the location of the FY2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) T.C. Ayers
Recreation Center Improvements project from 1722 Winnebago to the former Solomon
Coles Special Emphasis Elementary gym location at 924 Winnebago.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
MOTION NO. 2006-118
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Grace Paving and Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $74, 615.47 for
the Casa Blanca Estates Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
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10. MOTION NO. 2006-119
Motion approving the application from Clear Channel Radio, to temporarily close the
following street section for the Cinco De Mayo Celebration:
The northernmost end of Shoreline Boulevard, directly east of the Convention Center,
beginning 20 feet north of the intersection of Resaca Street and Shoreline Boulevard
northward, beginning at 10 p.m.. Thursday, May 4, 2006 until 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 8,
2006.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
10.1 MOTION NO. 2006-120
Motion approving the application from Buccaneer Commission to temporarily close the
following street sections for the 5th Annual "Buc Days BBQ Challenge and Rodeo" Festival,
April 15, 2006 through April 24, 2006, (Exhibit D) and the annual Buccaneer Days Carnival.
a The temporary street closures of both legs of Shoreline Boulevard, northbound and
southbound from the north side of Power Street to the South Texas Art Museum for the 5th
Annual Buc Days Rodeo and BBQ Challenge beginning at 8:00 a.m. April 12, 2006 to 5:00
p.m April 24, 2006.
b Additionally, Palo Alto and Fitzgerald Streets from Southbound Shoreline Boulevard to Water
Street will require temporary closures for the annual Buc Days Rodeo and BBQ Challenge
beginning at 8:00 a.m. April 12, 2006 to 5:00 p.m. April 24, 2006.
c. In cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (Exhibit C)), North Broadway,
including under US 181 Harbor Bridge, between Fitzgerald and Brewster Streets will require
temporary closure for staging of professional rodeo cowboys truck/trailers beginning, April 12,
2006 beginning at 8:00 a.m. through April 23, 2006 to 9:00 p.m.
d. Temporary closure of north portion of Fitzgerald Street and Resaca between North Broadway
and Mesquite beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 9:00 a.m., April 23, 2006 through
9:00 a.m
e. Temporary street closure of Resaca Street from Water to Shoreline April 18, 2006 through
5:00 p.m. April 24, 2006 for the Buc Days challenge and Rodeo.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez. and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 11, a quarterly presentation from WorkSource of the Coastal
Bend (formerly Work -Force 1). President/CEO Mary Ann Rojas briefly discussed their activities
during the last year. She noted that it had been one year since she had reported to the Council as
the new President/CEO of WorkSource.
Ms. Rojas provided a number of statistics regarding WorkSource's efforts as follows: 73,141
customers to date; 8,031 job orders posted through workintexas.com; 9,965 job seekers placed in
jobs; 169 customers enrolled in training; and 72 customers successfully completed training and
found jobs.
Ms. Rojas referred to a bar graph comparing unemployment figures between February 2005
and February 2006 in the Coastal Bend counties.
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Ms. Rojas discussed a number of statistics regarding unemployment data. She noted that
the average time that claimants remained on unemployment benefits was 14.2 weeks in the Coastal
Bend, compared with 13.2 weeks in the State. In addition, she said 45 percent of Coastal Bend
claimants exhausted their benefits before going back to work, compared with 39.6 percent
statewide To address these issues, Ms. Rojas said the WorkSource Board raised the claimants'
work search requirement from three to five times a week.
Ms. Rojas described WorkSource's efforts to build community partnerships. WorkSource
had teamed with Texas A&M -Corpus Christi to share the cost for additional nursing faculty, allowing
20 additional students to receive instruction for nursing degrees. Additionally, WorkSource
partnered with the Corpus Christi Chamber to launch a talent bank for the petrochemical industry.
She mentioned that WorkSource had work skills enhancements grants (up to $10,000) for local
businesses. She said they had received a $450,000 Department of Labor grant to assist foster
youth in entering the workforce. Finally, she said WorkSource had funded two training initiatives
with Bio Tech Industries and McTurbine Components.
Ms. Rojas referred to the positive publicity WorkSource had received in the media last year.
She also launched their new logo and media campaign highlighting their new name, WorkSource
(formerly Work -Force 1).
Ms. Rojas discussed ways to build WorkSource's capacity by realigning existing
infrastructure to meet future demand. In addition, she discussed using a common sense approach,
namely planning to do more with less and share resources.
Ms. Rojas covered the issues and challenges facing WorkSource. She mentioned the
following issues: rapidly changing technology; planning for the new generation/millennial; aging
workforce/mobile workforce; labor supply must meet the business demand; Corpus Christi ranked
second in the nation in illiteracy rates, second to Laredo; and educational attainment and median
income were lagging; BRAC; WIA Budget cuts; service delivery; and "preparing" for jobs.
Ms. Rojas concluded by briefly discussed WorkSource's plans to address these issues and
challenges She stated that their goals were to establish priorities, make a greater impact, and
reach more clients while spending less. In addition, they planned to align and maximize resources,
strengthen partnerships, share common goals, and deliver a common message.
Mr Garcia expressed concern about the city's illiteracy rates. He asked how the city's
illiteracy rates affected the types of available jobs and the pay rates. He also asked how
WorkSource was spreading the word about job opportunities in the community. Ms. Rojas replied
that the WorkSource Board of Directors had discussed the illiteracy problem but had not developed
a plan to address it yet. She said the Chamber of Commerce's workforce education committee was
developing a strategic plan that they would put into action. Regarding WorkSource's efforts to
publicize their efforts, she said they used the Chambers of Commerce as one way to spread the
word. Mr Garcia said the Council supported any efforts to enhance the education of the city's
workforce. He felt that a better -educated workforce would attract better job opportunities. Ms. Rojas
replied that in her opinion, the best strategy was to have a trained workforce that would attract those
jobs.
Mr. Kelly noted that Ms. Rojas' presentation did not provide detailed information on their
initiatives or any data on their effectiveness. He also expressed concern that Ms. Rojas did not
present a detailed plan for the future either. Ms. Rojas stated the WorkSource Board would
complete their strategic plan next month. She stated that looking at the big picture, it was the
partnerships and collaborations that were important. Mr. Kelly asked for more information on their
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plans to create partnerships. Ms. Rojas replied that she only intended to provide a brief summary
of their activities today. She said she could send him more detailed information on their initiatives,
or come back for another presentation. Mr. Kelly stated that in the future, he preferred that
WorkSource's quarterly reports provide more detailed information on their activities, with data
supporting their findings.
Mr Scott shared Mr. Kelly's frustration about the lack of detail in Ms. Rojas' presentation.
He asked for more detailed information on how WorkSource planned to address the city's illiteracy
rates. Ms. Rojas replied by briefly describing WorkSource's education partnerships with other
agencies, such as Flint Hills. She stated that the low illiteracy rates were a community -wide
problem, and no single entity was responsible for improving the rates. The solution needed to come
from the community. Mr. Scott acknowledged that it was a community -wide problem, but pointed
out that the city's illiteracy rates must be of special concern to WorkSource since it affected their
ability to train and employ clients. He suggested that her agency may want to take the lead on the
issue. City Manager Noe confirmed that a single, community -wide plan to address education and
illiteracy rates did not currently exist.
Mr Scott expressed concern about the lack of detailed information in Ms. Rojas's report.
He asked her to refrain from using this report format in the future.
Mr. Noyola suggested that the city could hold a roundtable discussion to develop a
community -wide plan on illiteracy and education. He said that WorkSource might consider leading
the effort. Mr. Scott suggested that the National League of Cities might be a good resource for
information on what other cities are doing.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the request from Metro Ministries Inc.
to reallocate FY 2005 CDBG and HOME funds. Community Development Administrator Jonathan
Wagner stated that per Metro Ministries' request, staff was requesting authorization to amend the
scope of work and move the project location from 3115 McArdle to 1906 Leopard, with funds
provided from the FY 2005 CDBG and HOME programs.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr Andrew DuArte, 1203 Van Loan, spoke as
vice-president of the Hillcrest Residents Association. He spoke in support of Metro Ministries, and
said the scare tactics used to defeat the McArdle project appalled him.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of Metro Ministries. While the residents'
opposition to the McArdle project did not appall him, he stated that the city needed to get away from
a NIMBY attitude.
Mr. Garcia reported that he toured the Metro Ministries' Leopard facility with President/CEO
Sean Michael Hazuda. He made a motion to approve Metro Ministries' reallocation request,
seconded by Mr. Noyola. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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12.a. MOTION NO. 2006-121
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the project location from 3115 McArdle Road to 1906 Leopard Street for Corpus Christi
Metro Ministries, Inc., with funds provided from the FY2005 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program.
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.
12.b. MOTION NO. 2006-122
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the project location from 3115 McArdle Road to 1906 Leopard Street for Corpus Christi
Metro Ministries, Inc., with funds provided from the FY2005 HOME Investments Partnerships
(HOME) Program.
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.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 13 regarding a construction contract for the Storm
Sewers Extensions — Group "B" projects. City Engineer Angel Escobar explained that the proposed
contract consisted of the extension of storm sewer pipes to properly drain the following locations:
Villa Drive Drainage Improvements, Phase 1 from Agnes to Baldwin; Greenwood Park Area
Drainage Improvements, Phase 1; and Milky Way Drive Outfall Improvements. He said the
proposed project was part of the Council -approved Storm Water Capital Improvement Program's
$55 million list of priority projects. He said the "Group B" projects would complete the minor citywide
storm sewer improvements. He described the proposed work for each project.
There were no comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
13. MOTION NO. 2006-123
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract
with SLC Construction, L.P., of Conroe, Texas in the amount of $1,223,591 for the Storm
Sewer Extensions - Group "B" Projects:
* Villa Drive Drainage Improvements, Phase 1, Agnes to Baldwin
* Greenwood Park Area Drainage Improvements, Phase 1
* Milky Way Drive Outfall Improvements
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.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding a resolution supporting the extension
of 1-37 or 1-69 to the Rio Grande Valley. Special Assistant to the City Manager Tom Utter stated that
a Targe coalition of South Texas counties, cities, and ports supported the extension of either 1-37 or
1-69 from the Corpus Christi area south to the Rio Grande Valley. He said the coalition was
requesting resolutions of support for the project from the communities, counties, and organizations
to be affected. City staff recommended Council approval of the resolution.
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Mr. Utter introduced Cameron County Commissioner David Garza and Assistant Director of
Transportation David Garcia, who were in the audience today. Commissioner Garza stated that the
coalition was formed as the result of TxDOT studying on the possible interstate routes to the Rio
Grande Valley. The estimated construction costs indicated that the most cost-effective route to the
Rio Grande Valley was through U.S. 77, at approximately $700 million. The alternative route was
through Hwy. 281, but the estimated costs were $2.1 billion. Therefore, he said the coalition was
asking for the Council's support of the U.S. 77 route for the interstate because of the potential
economic benefits to the area. He asked the Council to support today's resolution.
Commissioner Garza noted that Harlingen, Cameron County, the Port of Brownsville, and
San Benito had all pledged funding for project construction. With an innovative financing plan, he
said the coalition hoped to assist TxDOT with the project costs so it could be completed within the
next five to ten years. TxDOT's proposed TransTexas Corridor, on the other hand, would not be
completed until 25 years.
Mr Scott applauded the coalition's efforts and Commissioner Garza's leadership, saying it
was good to see local communities taking charge rather than relying on larger governmental entities.
Commissioner Garza announced that on April 27, the coalition had invited the Texas
Transportation Commission to hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Brownsville's event center. The
commission would be considering two important agenda items affecting the South Texas area. He
invited the Council to attend and show their support. Mayor Garrett said he planned to attend.
In response to Mr. Scott's question, Commissioner Garza stated that the 1-69 project would
be funded primarily through federal dollars. The coalition's project, in contrast, would be funded
through numerous partnerships to defray the costs. Mr. Scott spoke in support of the coalition
because the effort didn't rely exclusively on the TransTexas Corridor or the 1-69 projects to provide
interstate -quality transit between the Corpus area and the Valley. He said if the area built
transportation systems that could effectively move commerce, then the rest would take care of itself.
Cameron County Assistant Director of Transportation David Garcia provided an update on
the proposed TransTexas Corridor He said the TxDOT Commission was considering an upgrade
of the existing highway, be it U.S. 77 or Hwy 281. He said the commission had given every
indication that U.S. 77 was a strong contender, but the affected communities had to put their money
on the table to make it happen. Mr. Scott asked if there were any significant right-of-way issues
involved. Commissioner Garza replied that with the exception of two areas, the need for additional
right-of-way was negligible City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14. RESOLUTION NO. 026740
Resolution Supporting the Extension of 1-37 or 1-69 to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 15.a., and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to
open the public hearing on the following issue:
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15.a. Public hearing on proposed orders of the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health
District related to food establishment permits and certification of food managers.
Acting Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez explained the public hearing was required
to approve a new Interlocal Agreement for environmental health services to the City of Port Aransas
from the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District. The agreement would allow the
Environmental Health Division to permit food establishments and perform food service inspections.
Finally, she said the agreement required approval from both the city and Nueces County.
There were no comments from the public. Mr. Garcia made a motion to close the public
hearing, seconded by Mr. Noyola, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
15.b. RESOLUTION NO. 026741
Resolution approving orders of the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
to conduct food establishment permitting and certification of food managers.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
15.c. RESOLUTION NO. 026742
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute on behalf of the City of
Corpus Christi an Interlocal Agreement between the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public
Health District and the City of Port Aransas to conduct food establishment permitting and
inspections.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott were
absent.
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Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows
17. Executive session under the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding the claim
of Minandro Mojica III, Rhonda Mojica, and Marilyn C. Dietz, and purchase of property
located at 5025 Edinburg Circle, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open
session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
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17. MOTION NO. 2006-124
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute documents settling the
claim of Minandro Mojica III, Rhonda Mojica, and Marilyn C. Dietz, by purchase of property
located at 5205 Edinburg Circle, and payment of relocation costs, for a total sum of
$162,000.00 plus closing costs.
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.
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Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations.
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The Council returned from recess. Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Mr.
John Howell, 6617 Park Wind Drive, spoke in support of the city's WiFi initiative.
Ms. Priscilla G. Leal, 4738 Cheryl Drive, spoke against allegations that activists falsely
reported that a sex offender resided at the Metro Ministries' Leopard location to scare area residents
opposed to a proposed McArdle location. She presented a copy of a sex offender form, which she
said was obtained through an Open Records Request, where the offender had listed his address
as 1919 Leopard.
Mr Chesney took exception to Ms. Leal's comments, saying that Metro Ministries had
repeatedly denied that the sex offender lived at their Leopard location. He said the sex offender had
simply listed a false address. He was upset that the activists had continued to disseminate the
report despite Metro Ministries' denials. Ms. Leal stated that if the information was incorrect, the city
was to blame.
Mr Rolando Garza, 4738 Cheryl Drive, clarified that at last week's meeting, his statement
regarding the Council's attitude toward the residents' opposition to the McArdle facililty was primarily
directed at two Council members, not the entire Council. He accused the Council and the Caller -
Times of speaking out against the opposition effort in this case because the residents were Latinos.
Mr Chesney denied that he had ever blamed the residents for opposing and ultimately
defeating the project; rather, he opposed the dissemination of false information in the effort. In
retrospect, he said the project should have been discussed in a public forum. He spoke in support
of Metro Ministries' project
Mr Scott cited several controversial cases (e.g. Knucklehead's zoning case and Meldo Park
case) in which he had supported the business owner's right to develop a business if they adhered
to city ordinances and regulations, despite residents' opposition and his own concems. He was also
disturbed by media interviews with individuals stating that a sex offender was living at the Metro
Ministries' Leopard Street location He was upset that this misinformation was apparently being
communicated to the neighborhood. He understood the residents' objections to the project.
However, he still supported Metro Ministries' project.
Mr Kelly stated this it was unfortunate that Mr. Garza chose to couch the issues in racial
terms. He said in his experience, the Council had not taken any position on the issues based on
race
Mr Abel Alonzo spoke about his concerns about the community's high illiteracy rates and
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high school drop out rates. He spoke in support of increasing economic opportunities for young
people in the city, including minimum wage jobs.
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Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess until 1:00 p.m. for the CDBG public hearing.
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* (Ms. Cooper arrived at 1 00 p.m.)
The Council returned from recess. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16.a., and a motion was
made, seconded, and passed to open the public hearing on the following issue:
16.a. Public hearing to receive public comments regarding the City of Corpus Christi's proposed
FY2006 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG) Programs.
City Secretary Chapa announced that Council Members Marez and Noyola would like to
make disclosure statements.
Council Member Noyola made the following statement:
"I publicly disclose that I serve as a member of the Casa Manana board, which has an
association with Glen Oak
I further disclose that my brother-in-law is a member of the Del Mar College Board.
I will obtain no financial interest or benefit from a CDBG or HOME activity.
I will have no financial interest in any contract with respect to a CDBG or HOME activity or
its proceeds.
My brother-in-law will have no financial interest in any contract with respect to a CDBG or
HOME activity or its proceeds.
I will abstain from participation in all deliberation and voting of funding related to Glen Oak
and Del Mar College."
Council Member Marez made the following statement:
"I publicly disclose that through my profession, I regularly deal with the Nueces County
Children's Advocacy Center and the ARK Assessment Center and the Emergency Shelter for
Youth.
I will obtain no financial interest or benefit from a CDBG or HOME activity.
I will have no financial interest in any contract with respect to a CDBG or HOME activity
or its proceeds
I will abstain from participation in all deliberation and voting of funding related to Nueces
County Children's Advocacy Center and the ARK Assessment Center and the Emergency Shelter
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for Youth."
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated the Council was holding the public hearing
to receive comments on the city's proposed FY2006 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP),
comprised of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. Staff had reviewed and compiled a project
list for the Council's review and recommendations (see Attachment "D" included as part of the
minutes). He said all three program allocations totaled approximately $8 million, primarily for
projects to improve the quality of life, promote homeownership, and assist the homeless population.
In the future, Mr. Martinez stated the city's goal was to align staff so they functioned as agents of
the city rather than agents of HUD. He mentioned the importance of aligning the HUD program with
community goals. Additionally, he said staff considered including the CDBG funding stream in the
operating and CIP budgets to ensure that the initiatives were accomplishing community goals.
Community Development Administrator Jonathan Wagner made a brief presentation on the
FY 2006-07 Consolidated Action Plan. He reviewed the purpose of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
programs. He displayed charts depicting the amount and type of expenditures in each program
between FY 2002 and January 2006.
Mr. Wagner discussed the FY 2006 Annual Action Plan entitlement allocation, which totaled
$5,330,306 and was comprised of the following allocations: CDBG - $3,489,407; HOME -
$1,666,004; ESG - $149,325; and ADDI (American Dream Downpayment Initiative) - $25,570. He
said additional funds were available through the following funding source: CDBG program income
- $800,000; CDBG reprogrammed funds - $644,743; HOME program income — $328,306; HOME
reprogrammed funds - $849,105. Consequently, the total funds available in the FY 2006 CAAP
were $7.980,816
Mr. Wagner discussed the citizen's participation process, which included two public
hearings, one with the Planning Commission and one with the City Council.
Mr. Wagner referred to Attachment "D", and stated that staff and the Planning Commission
had agreed on all of the recommended projects with the following exceptions: CDBG - Code
Enforcement, Boys and Girls Club, and Corpus Christi Metro Ministries projects; and HOME -
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, LULAC West Park Apartments (Trust) and TG -110, Inc. — Glen Oak
Apartments projects. Mr. Wagner noted that Item 12 on today's agenda reallocated FY 2005 CDBG
funding for the Metro Ministries' project at their request.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Ms. Priscilla G. Leal, 4738 Cheryl, asked the
Council to consider funding the CDBG - Area Drainage Improvement Phase 2B — Helen and
Theresa Streets project, which had not been recommended by staff. Mr. Noyola asked why the
project wasn't being funded this year. Assistant City Manager Martinez stated that the project was
a priority, but this year other funding priorities were placed ahead of it. Mr. Noyola stated that he
and the residents were led to believe that the project would be funded and completed. He said if
the $844,00 was too costly to be funded through CDBG funds, then the city should have placed it
on the bond issue project list. He said this area had been neglected and he was disappointed that
the project was not being recommended for funding again.
Mr Rudy Cantu with the Nueces County Community Action Agency, spoke in support of
staffs recommendation to fund HOME - Nueces County Community Action Agency Cap Estates II,
Phase III project.
Mr. Larry Rodriguez spoke in support of staffs recommendation to fund CDBG - Project
Nueces County Community Action Weatherization project.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
April 18, 2006 - Page 13
Ms. Phyllis Finley spoke in favor of staffs recommendation to fund ESG — Women's Shelter
of South Texas project.
Ms. Anne Baker spoke in support of the staffs recommendation to fund the CDBG — Boys
and Girls Club project, but asked the Council to increase the funding to at least $100,000.
Mr. Sean Michael Hazuda spoke in support of staffs recommendation to fund the Corpus
Christi Metro Ministries CDBG and HOME projects. He showed a brief PowerPoint presentation.
Ms. Katherine Smith, former Metro Ministries client, spoke in support of the agency and its
programs.
Mr. Juan Cardenas spoke in support of staffs recommendation to fund the ESG - The Ark
Assessment Center project
Ms. Ginger Flewelling-Leeds with the Homeless Issues Partnership (HIP) spoke in support
of staffs recommendation to fund the CDBG — HIP Administrative Director project.
Mr. Mike Carrell with the Community Development Corporation (CDC) spoke in support of
staffs recommendation to fund the HOME — CDC New Construction Homebuyer Program.
A motion was made, seconded, and passed to close the public hearing.
Council members asked questions about the CDBG — CDBG Program Administration, Cole's
Gym, Emergency Home Repair, Rehabilitation Services projects, Mike Zepeda Park, Metro
Ministries Projects.
Mr. Noyola spoke in support of funding the CDBG - Mike Zepeda Park project, which had
not been recommended by staff.
Mr. Scott spoke in support of increasing the allocations for the CDBG — Boys and Girls Club
by $50,000 and Corpus Christi Metro Ministries by $25,000. He asked City Manager Noe to
recommend the projects that could be cut to increase funding for the aforementioned projects.
Incorporating Mr. Noe's suggestions, Mr. Scott made a motion to reduce the funding by $25,000 for
the following CDBG projects — Comprehensive Planning Assistance, Heritage Park Mary -Carroll
House, and Mortgage Services; and increasing the allocations for the Boys and Girls Club by
$50,000 and Corpus Christi Metro Ministries by $25,000. Mr. Garcia seconded the motion, and it
passed.
Mr Kelly expressed concern about eliminating the allocation for the Mortgage Services
position. City Manager Noe replied the allocation would fund a loan processing position, and did
not affect loan -counseling services. Director of Neighborhood Services Yvonne Haag stated that
while the loan program was currently using temporary services to catch up on paperwork, she
acknowledged that the loan counseling services would not be affected.
Mr. Noyola asked for Mr. Noe's suggestions on a way to reallocate funds to the Mike Zepeda
Park project. Incorporating Mr. Noe's suggestion, Mr. Noyola made a motion to reduce the
allocation from the CDBG — ADA Compliance CDBG Tracts project by $25,000 and increase the
allocation to the Mike Zepeda Park project by $25,000. The motion was seconded and passed.
Mayor Garrett spoke in support of increasing the funding to the ESG — Women Shelter
project. City Manager Noe said it would be difficult to reallocate funds to this project because of
reduced grant levels. He said staff was working with HIP to apply for grants to secure additional
discretionary dollars to supplement the programs.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
April 18, 2006 - Page 14
The Council decided to approve the FY 2006 CAAP today rather than consider it at a second
meeting. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the following motion:
16.b. MOTION NO. 2006-125
Motion to approve the City of Corpus Christi's FY 2006 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
(CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Programs as recommended
by staff and amended by the Council, and a copy of which is attached.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". (NOTE: Marez
abstained from the vote and discussion on The Ark, the Emergency Shelter for Youth, and
Nueces County Children's Advocacy Center projects; Noyola abstained on the vote and
discussion on the Glen Oaks and Del Mar College projects).
Mr Chesney asked why it was necessary to hold one public hearing with the Planning
Commission and one with the Council. Mr. Daniel Gallegos with Neighborhood Services replied that
federal regulations required two hearings, but City Manager Noe clarified that both hearings could
be held before the City Council. Mayor Garrett and Mr. Noyola spoke in support of holding both
hearings before the Council. Mr. Garcia asked for more information on the pros and cons of this
action. Assistant City Manager Martinez said staff could research the policy and see what other
communities were doing as well, and compare with federal regulations.
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Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that this
Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Health Department was holding a pandemic influenza
discussion at the Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship building, 6602 S. Staples.
City Manager Noe reported that the Renewal Community bus tour was also taking place next
Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. from Agua Java. The tour was approximately two hours.
Mr. Noe reported that a NIP Site #14 Progress meeting would be held tonight at 6:00 p.m.
at the Gateway Christian Center, 925 N.A.S.
Mayor Garrett reminded the public that the Buc Days Parade would be going down Leopard
Street soon, and he asked staff to be ready.
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Mr. Noyola reported that when he
went to the Packery Channel beach this Sunday. He said a beachgoer complained about the lack
of restrooms in the area. City Manager Noe said restrooms were planned for the area, but the
funding wasn't in place yet to construct them. Mr. Noyola asked the city to place portable toilets in
the area. Mr. Noe agreed.
Mr. Noyola stated that a piece of curb was missing by the gutter near the Peter Piper Pizza,
Mission Place Center near SPID and the Crosstown Expressway. He said a constituent had gotten
into an accident because of the missing curb, and he asked staff to look into it.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 2:30 p.m. on April 18, 2006.
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Rev. 04/20/06
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2006 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
ATTACHMENT"D"
APPROVED FY2006 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2006 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program
Program Income from Demolition Liens/Clearance of Vacant Properties
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2006 CDBG PROGRAM
$3,489,407
$644,743
$800,000
$28,356
$4,962,506
,ADA Compliance CDBG Tracts
!The need to address ADA Compliance is a City priority and is being handled as funds become
;available. The city with the assistance of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities will
;identify the needs for accessibility routes, especially where curb cut ramps and sidewalks do
not exist. The Committee for Persons with the Disabilities has deemed accessibility to the
transportation service as priority one in the criteria for prioritizing requests for ADA
;improvements. This project would enable the City/RTA to address the needs for ramps and
'sidewalks within the existing bus routes where none exist in CDBG areas. The funds for the
;construction for this project will be requested annually to allow the City to address this need.
;The specific locations of accessible routes will be identified to meet the priority needs and
submit these by May 2006 to CDBG.
$50,000
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.
I
$508,000
;Clearance of Vacant Properties Program
;This acitivitiy will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish,
brush, debris accumulations; and other unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter in all
'CDBG eligible areas to include designated Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) Areas.
!Liens may be placed against the properties to cover the cost incurred.
$200,000
1Code Enforcement Program
;This project will fund salaries and benefits for (4) Code Enforcement Inspectors, (2) Project
;Coordinators and (1/2) Support Clerk. The Inspectors/Project Coordinator are responsible for
!inspecting within the CDBG Target areas for violation of City code and health ordinances.
(This entails adding one more project coodinator to support the NIP.
,
$247,000
Cole's Gym
This project ncludes renovations throughout the gym and address ADA compliance: Phase 1
of 2 year project.
$40,698
Comprehensive Planning Assistance
To support continuous comprehensive planning activities including: data collection, population
!projections, land use surveys, maintenance of development regulations, staff training/travel
land other activities designed to update comprehensive plan elements or implement adopted
plans.
$53,000
Demolition Program
/The removal of unsafe structures is a priority in neighborhood revitalization within the
;community. The Code Enforcement staff identifies structures that are unoccupied, unsecured
I dilapidated. Liens may be placed against the properties to cover the cost incurred for the
demolition.
$200,000
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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 84-100 units
$500,000
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
land gutter and sidewalks The Wastewater and Stormwater Departments are funding the utility
;work. This request is for construction and needs to be identified as such. These funds will
`complete the project which is needed to advertise, bid and start construction.
$181,000
IHeritage Park Mary -Carroll House
(Renovate newly obtained Mary -Carroll House
$50,000
SHIP Administrative Director
;Provides administrative support to the Board of Directors of the Homeless Issues Partnership,
I Inc. and works to further the mission of the Copus Christi/Nueces County Continuum of Care,
Iin conjunction with City staff, County staff and the membership of the organization.
$15,000
Historic Preservation
ITo support a National/Register Nomination of the former medical office of Dr. Hector P. Garcia
located at 1315 Bright St. in Corpus Christi, TX The nomination process will require the
;preparation of an application through the Texas Historical Commission by a consultant.
$15,000
!Mike Zepeda Park
IProvide for playground equipment and unit enclosure, ADA accessible entrance, improve the
pavilion roof
$25,000
Mortgage Services
IThe funds being requested are for the operations of our mortgage services section and
!include the salaries of one staff person that handles the servicing of all loans provided through
the City's Single Family Rehabiliation Loan Program. Our request includes funding for one
additional staff person that will assist the one person currently handling all mortgage services.
I Mortgage Services is currently serving 850 different types of loans.
$54,000
I Rehabilitation Services
(The funds being requested are to pay the salaries of staff that provide support services for the
Rehabiltation 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
$677,000
Renewal Community
,The City of Corpus Christi Economic Development office is requesting CDBG funds to initiate
,'outreach and marketing activities in the original and expanded Renewal Community. These
outreach include contracting for professional services to assist businesses in completing the
Commercial Revitilization Deduction Applications. completing forms associated with tax
credits and deductions.
$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.
$12,000
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City �u sit
Adopt,:,
;SF Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program provides 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 asisted with the reconstruction of their homes.
The funds provided for demolition and relocaton will be provided as a grant to the homeowner.
$1,074,000
1Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements 3B and 4B - Part 1: Fannin & Lewis
St. btw Fannin & Norton
!The Project consists of construction of 28 ft. B -B street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA
!requirements, driveways, undergound drainage and utilities for Phase 3B & 4B. This is the
;second of three years to complete the project
$155,000
;The Weed and Seed Program
This will fund staff salaries for the support Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive multi-
agency approach to combating violent crime, drug use and gang activity in high crime
;neighborhoods. The goals are to "weed" out crime from targeted neighborhoods, while at the
same time "seed" the target areas with a wide range of crime prevention programs and
Human Services to prevent crime from reoccurring within the target areas.
$50,000
'City Projects Total
$4,126,698
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi
Phase IV of our Sports Complex includes the construction of one Soccer/Flag Football Field,
additional parking on the south side of the complex, installation of bleachers, scoreboards,
press box and sidewalk areas
$100,000
!Corpus Christi Hope House
This project entails the renovation and improvement of the living conditions for the residents at
658 and 630 Robinson
$30,808
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
CDBG funds will assist with asbestos abatement, removal and replacement of flooring,
;removal and replacement of windows, demolition, carpentry, painting, electrical work,
;plumbing, architectural fees, contractor fees and advertising.
$125,000
Del Mar College Small Business Development Center
Del Mar College is requesting funds to expand the enhanced "Business Resource Center."
:This request includes funding for office space for four business related organizations; salaries
for a full time outreach coordinator, a Micro Loan Program Administrator, a part time
';administrative assistant, and a part time industry expert, plan room for reviewing, searching
land accessing government contracts.
$150,000
!National Archives and Historical Foundation of the American G.I. Forum of the U.S.
'This proposed project calls for a challenge grant of CDBG funds to be matched by the agency
!in an amount equal to almost 2 to 1 This project includes the complete rehabilitation and
renovation of the former office of Dr. Hector P Garcia, together with the acqusition of
;additional land for parking and the expansion of the original office. The first result of the
'project will be the elimination of the terrible blighting influence of the now vacant and
!deteriorating building.
$250,000
iNueces County Children's Advocacy Center - Phase 1
To house, in one building, members of agencies required to conduct child abuse
investigations. This will allow for a multidisciplinary team approach to handling child abuse
cases and better serve the community.
$100,000
Nueces County Community Action Agency
Weatherize and make modifications to homes of families of low to moderate income and
;families with disabilities
$80,000
Non-Profit Total
$835,808
City Projects Total
$4,126,698
Overall Total
$4,962,506
APPROVED FY2006 ESG PROGRAM
R ,JECT & DESCRtPT1 N''
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911 Park Place, dba Mission 911
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 moth's rent, mediation programs, legal services and payments to
prevent foreclosure on a home Maintenance and Operation including rent,
iinsurance, utilities and furnishings.
$10,662
Catholic Charities
Provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies, security
deposits or 1st moth's rent, mediation programs, legal services and
payments to prevent foreclosure on a home.
$13,000
Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d.b.a. Charlie's
Place
Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with
employment, physical health and education for the homeless.
Maintenance and Operation including rent, iinsurance, utilities and
furnishings
$10,663
Corpus Christi Hope House
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.
$13,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
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.
$43,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
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.
$13,000
The ARK Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth
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.
$13,000
The Salvation Army
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.
$13,000
<PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
The Women's Shelter of South Texas
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 furnishings.
$20,000
TOTAL
$149,325
APPROVED FY2006 HOME PROGRAM
FY2006 Allocation
American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI)
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2006 HOME PROGRAM
$1,666,004
$25,570
$849,105
$438,306
ACTIVITY
CCCIC*
CDC New Construction Homebuyer Program
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. These funds will assist approximately 17 low to
moderate income families. These funds may be applied towards the Model
block program.
$250,000
HOME Administration/Technical 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 enhnce the capacity of CHDO's, nonprofits,
owners/investors orfof rental property and other organizations that may
participate in the program. May include administrative funds for direct
operating support for the CHDO's.
$166,600
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.
$450,000
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.
$25,570
Major Rehabilitation
Provide loans tolow income homeowners to assist them with major
rehabilitation of their homes.
$100,000
Minor Rehabilitation
Provide emergency grant to very low income homeowners to assist them
with minor rehabilitation of their homes.
$100,000
Model Block Program
Neighborhood Services Department is requesting support for the
neighborhood revitalization projects within the Model Block Program that
will be dedicated for the purchases of land, housing rehabilitation, new
construction of single family housing, homebuyer assistance and other
eligible improvement projects to be established by the participating
neighborhood.
$550,000
Subrecipients/Other Entities
Buena Vida Senior Village
New senior development of 120 units of rental apartments for low and
moderate income residents 55 or over HOME funds will be combined with
Housing Tax Credits and conventional financing to construct this property.
$126,815
Cliff Maus Village Trust
Replacement of water lines servicing the apartment building units on the
property
$100,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
The proposed project costs include appropriate contractor and architectural
fees. asbestos abatement by a qualified contractor, removal and
replacement of flooring and windows, the installation of a heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning system, necessary demolition, carpentry,
painting, electrical and plumbing improvements.
$125,000
Costa Tarragona 0, LTD
New construction 250 unit Multi family project located in Corpus Christi,
Projet will be 1000/0 affordable serving families at 60% AMI and 50% AMI.
$150,000
LULAC West Park Apartments (Trust)
Rehabilitation of a 124 unit multifamily development. 1, 2. 3 bedroom
apartment units: serves families at or below 60% of the area median
income; 124 Housing Assistance Program units: approximately 35 years
old.
$125,000
Nueces Loft Apartments
Adaptive reuses of a historic downtown building from office space to rental
apartments Project costs include construction and development costs
related to the change from existing office use to residential apartments
exclusive of acquisition and commercial tenant finish costs. The completed
development will have sixty six loft style apartment units with twelve
apartment units set aside for low income residents. The HOME Funds are
requested as a subordinate loan to be repaid from the developments of net
operating income.
$300,000
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION'S (CHDO's)**
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
NCCAA proposes to utilize the funds to assist CAP Estates II, Phase III,
provide down payment and closing cost assistance to seventeen families
80% or below the area median income.
$200,000
TG 110 - GLENOAK APARTMENTS
Request funds to rehabilitate the exterior surfaces of all buildings consisting
of re -roof all buldings; add storm windows with solar screens; add security
lighting ; add ADA accessiblitiy route. add new gutters and downspouts.
The project also has needs of interior rehabilitation work; replace all kitchen
cabinets/countertops; replace all bath fixtures replace water heaters (49),
replace HVAC condensers (38)
$210,000
CCCIC Projects Total
$1,642,170
Subrecipients/Other Entities Total
$926,815
CHDO's Total
$410,000
TOTAL
$2,978,985
* Subrecipients/Other Entities/CHDO's are contracted thru the CCCIC
** COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO). The City of
Corpus Christi will set aside at an minimum the 15% ($249,901) required by regulations for
use by the CHDO within the 24 -month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide
technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.