HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/21/2009I 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 21, 2009, which were approved by the City
Council on May 12, 2009.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of May, 2009.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2009 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Council Members:
Melody Cooper*
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla Leal
Michael McCutchon
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
*Arrived at 10:07 a.m.
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Dr. Sam Gutierrez with Comerstone Church and the Pledge
of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member John Marez.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 1 - 14). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, and 13 be
pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
3.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028122
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Addendum No. 1 to the
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces County, for City of Corpus Christi to provide
lifeguard services on Nueces County Gulf Beaches in Newport Pass and Padre Balli Parks
owned by County.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028123
Ordinance appropriating $19,968.00 in the General Fund No. 1020 for reimbursement from
Nueces County for lifeguard services on Nueces County Gulf Beaches; changing FY 2008-
2009 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 to increase estimated revenues
and appropriations by $19,968.00 each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
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5. MOTION NO. 2009-094
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with B. Harman Engineering, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$271,702 for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Process Improvements, Belt Filter Press
Building Replacement Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
7. MOTION NO. 2009-096
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Maverick Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of
$599,563 for Up River Road — Rand Morgan to I.H. 37 (inside City limits only) for design, bid,
and construction phase services. (Bond 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
8. MOTION NO. 2009-097
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Bath Engineering Corporation of Corpus Christi,
Texas, in the amount of $398,600 for a revised fee of $445,600 for O.N. Stevens Process
Monitoring Instrumentation and Automation Improvements.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
9. MOTION NO. 2009-098
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $147,620 for the
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant New Mechanical Bar Screen Facility for the design, bid,
construction, and additional phase services.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
12.a. MOTION NO. 2009-101
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with the Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth for childcare
items.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Cooper was
absent.
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12.b. MOTION NO. 2009-102
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas for mentoring services for children.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Hummell,
Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Kelly, and Marezabstained; Cooper
was absent.
12.c. MOTION NO. 2009-103
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with the Coastal Bend Community Foundation for Downtown Art Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marezabstained; Cooperwas
absent.
12.d. MOTION NO. 2009-104
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with K Space Contemporary for art program expenses.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marezabstained; Cooperwas
absent.
12.e. MOTION NO. 2009-105
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with the South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services (STSARS) for services
to homeless or at -risk homeless individuals.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marezabstained; Cooperwas
absent.
12.f. MOTION NO. 2009-106
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend for education and referral services
to foster care youth to enter workplace.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marezabstained; Cooperwas
absent.
14.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028125
Amending Section 53-255 of the Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Ayers
Street between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive from 30 MPH to 20 MPH, weekdays
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (First
Reading — 4/14/09)
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2009 — Page 4
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028126
Amending Section 53-255 of the Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on
Elizabeth Street between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive from 30 MPH to 20 MPH,
weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for
publication. (First Reading — 4/14/09)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye:
Cooper was absent.
14.c. ORDINANCE NO. 028127
Amending Section 53-255 of the Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Santa
Fe Street between Ayers Street and Elizabeth Street from 30 MPH to 20 MPH, weekdays
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (First
Reading — 4/14/09)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 1 regarding a donation from the Pollution
Prevention Partnership to assist in the purchase and installation of bike racks in the downtown area.
Gretchen Arnold, Pollution Prevention Partnership, provided a brief overview of this item including
the entities involved; the funding; and development of the program. Ms. Arnold explained that the
installation of the bike racks is to improve congestion issues and emissions in the revitalized areas
of downtown. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the locations identified for
racks. Ms. Arnold said the racks are located in the downtown area and the uptown area sites have
not been identified. Vince Tayna, Rugged Cycles, spoke regarding his design of airless, chainless
bicycles. Mr. Tayna stated that he would be making an offer to the City in the near future to provide
a pilot fleet of bikes to launch a comprehensive bike program. Council Member Leal spoke regarding
the creation of a BMX bike park.
Dr. McCutchon made a motion directing staff to take the necessary action to match the
donation of $5,000 from the General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kelly. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 028119
Ordinance appropriating $5,000 in the General Fund No. 1020 from a donation from the
Pollution Prevention Partnership to assist in the purchase and installation of bike racks on
City property in the Downtown and Bayfront area; changing FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget
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adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 to increase estimated revenues and appropriations by
$5,000 each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 2 regarding park playground equipment for Corpus
Christi Beach. Council Member Marez thanked the Nueces County Commissioners' Court,
Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria, and former Commissioner Peggy Banales for their work on this
project. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028120
Resolution authorizing City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Nueces County, Texas regarding park playground equipment for Corpus
Christi Beach.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye': McCutchon was absent.
2.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028121
Ordinance appropriating $2,500 in the General Fund No. 1020 from a donation from the
Corpus Christi Beach Association to assist in building a sidewalk to access the playground
equipment at Corpus Christi Beach Park; changing FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance 027776 to increase estimated revenues and appropriations by $2,500
each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; McCutchon was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 4 regarding a grant application for the purpose of
study and removal of sargassum. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik responded to
questions. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the award period; back
stacking; front stacking and trenching; the time period of the current permit; whether the current
permit can be amended; representation at the Sargassum Symposium; the city match; the total grant
amount; how the grant is structured; whether Texas A & M University — Corpus Christi is
contributing; indirect contributions; and the division of funding. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 028124
Resolution ratifying the submission of a joint grant application with Texas A&M University -
Corpus Christi to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Coastal
and Marine Habitat Restoration Project Grant in the amount of $3,164,454 in the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the purpose of study and removal of Sargassum on
three pilot sites within the 7.7 miles of Gulf Beach maintained by the City of Corpus Christi,
with City match of $700,133 in the Parks and Recreation General Fund (Beach Maintenance
Operations).
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The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 6 regarding Kostoryz Road. In response to Council
Member McCutchon, Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya stated that a left turn lane
westbound on Sunnybrook is considered as part of the proposed improvements. Dr. McCutchon
requested that this project extend to Brawner Parkway if there is an opportunity in the budget. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. MOTION NO. 2009-095
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Goldston Engineering, a CH2M Hill Company, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $1,414,850, for design, bid, and construction phase services for Kostoryz Road:
(Bond 2008)
*Kostoryz Road, Phase 1 from Horne to Sunnybrook
*Kostoryz Road, Phase 2 from Sunnybrook to SPID
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 10 regarding North Navigation Boulevard Pump
Station. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the engineering consultant work by
Urban Engineering; whether consultant costs are usually 25% of the job costs; and the reason the
engineering costs were $26,230 for the placement of new valves.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that Urban Engineering became
involved with this project when it was originally a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) regarding a
leaking tank. Mr. Anaya added that Urban Engineering realized that the problem was with the valves
and Urban Engineering inspected the valves and prepared the specification work. Mr. Anaya stated
that consultant costs are generally 6-8% for the design phase. Mr. Anaya said that the engineering
costs included the recommendation and specifications for electrical and SCADA upgrades. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10. MOTION NO. 2009-099
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with
Rabelais 1 & E Constructors of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $114,600 for North
Navigation Boulevard Pump Station New Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Actuators for the
Base Bid.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 11 regarding the South Guth Ball Field Relocation
Project. Director of Engineering Pete Anaya and Manager of Property and Land Acquisition Sonny
Garza responded to questions. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the
budgeted amount for land acquisition of the ballparks; the total costs for land acquisition; the land
acquisition appraisals for this tract; the basis for obtaining a third appraisal for this land; the amount
the City offered to originally buy the land; whether the original offer from the City was within budget;
the determination of the final value offered; the previous offer the land owner received for this land;
the results of the condemnation hearing; the amount spent on outside attorneys; whether any money
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has been spent to make this property useful for the city; and how the additional costs will be covered
within the proposed budget. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
11. MOTION NO. 2009-100
Motion authorizing payment of the Special Commissioners Award in the amount of $380,000
in connection with condemnation of Parcel 2, owned by Vickers Family Trust, for fee simple
property rights to 7.197 acres of land located along the west side of Paul Jones Avenue,
approximately one-quarter mile southeast of South Padre Island Drive, necessary for the
South Guth Ball Field Relocation Project and for other related public purposes.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the deletion of the Small Business
Advisory Committee. Council Member Hummel! thanked staff for reviewing this committee and
determining that the purpose and function are no longer useful to the City. Director of Economic
Development Irma Caballero stated that the ordinance would need to be substituted to include the
wording "supporting the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Council. Ms.
Martinez made a motion to substitute the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Dr. McCutchon.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
13. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by deleting
Division 12, Small Business Advisory Committee; supporting the Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce's Small Business Council.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading as amended with the
following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and
Martinez, voting "Aye".
Council Member Marez thanked the Council for approving Item 12 regarding the donation of
his council salary to various organizations.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18.1. regarding the Public Health District. Assistant
City Manager Margie Rose explained that this item was for consideration to approve the Reformed
Cooperative Agreement with Nueces County to form and operate a Public Health District. Ms. Rose
provided a brief overview of the process challenges between the City and the County and the
changes to the agreement including changes to the Health Director and Local Health Authority;
creating a single pay plan; travel policies; incentive programs; purchasing; the transfer of two County
employees to the City Environmental Health Department; revenues; and essential services
personnel.
Ms. Rose thanked the following employees involved in the process: Director of Human
Resources Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director of Human Resources Joan McKaughan, Human
Resources Analyst Sylvia Wilson, Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien, Interim Director of
Finance Constance Sanchez, Assistant Director of Finance Mike Barrera, Assistant City Attorney
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Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar and Assistant Director of Health Annette
Rodriguez. Steve Waterman, Assistant to the County Judge, stated that this item was a great team
effort by both entities and thanked the county participants including CountyAttomey Laura Jimenez,
Auditor Peggy Hayes, Director of Human Resources Julie Vera, and Purchasing Agent Elsa Saenz.
In response to Council Member Elizondo, Assistant Director of Health Annette Rodriguez
said there would not be any negative affects to the benefits and salaries.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria
thanked City Manager Escobar, Assistant City Manager Rose and all of the employees involved in
the process and spoke regarding the benefits of the contract. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said this
agreement was created due to great leadership. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
18.1. RESOLUTION NO. 028130
Resolution approving the Reformed Cooperative Agreement with Nueces County to form
and operate a Public Health District; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
the reformed agreement; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to implement all
additional measures required by the City under the reformed agreement.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17 regarding the Charter Review Ad Hoc
Committee recommendations. Chairman of the Charter Review Committee Bob White along with
committee members Bill Kopecky, John Bell, Mary K. Fant, Robert Tamez, and Leal Olivarri were
available to respond to questions. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the
current council's ability to endorse the recommendations; the salary increase for council members;
issues with the lifetime maximum on term limits; the reasons the committee supported the lifetime
maximum; and including the salary with the health insurance issue on Proposition 2.
Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public
comment.
Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Steven "Blue Jay" Presley spoke
regarding a project for the Memorial Coliseum to get the homeless of the streets and asked the
Council to delay their decision on the Coliseum. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in
opposition to the Las Brisas power plant. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke regarding staff members
eating meals from the City Council meetings. Jerry Garcia, Southside Youth Sports Complex, spoke
regarding the land acquisition cost for the relocation of the South Guth Ballfields. Adam Scott, 1027
Cupertino Street, Portland; spoke regarding the opportunity to use the Memorial Coliseum for the
U.S. Swimming and National Training Center. Rudy Medina, 5413 Cain, spoke regarding code
enforcement violations at a commercial property on Holly Road. Bill Mayer, 7330 Sun Valley, spoke
regarding the exposure of Agent Orange at the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
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Mayor Garrett returned to Item 17 regarding the recommendations from the Charter Review
Ad Hoc Committee. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: reconsideration of
the lifetime maximum term; timeframe for the separation of service; the internal auditor position; the
increase in salary; having council members pay 100% of their premiums for health insurance; the
language "disallowing a person to become eligible for election to a new term limit after not serving
one full term"; problems with splitting the salary and health insurance; and changing the wording on
Proposition 2 from salary to compensation.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke
regarding health insurance for council members and suggested that the wording in Proposition 2 be
changed from salary to compensation. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, stated that he was disappointed
that the discussion of single member districts was not a recommendation.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Proposition 1 as follows:
17.a. MOTION NO. 2009-108
Motion endorsing Proposition 1. Updating the petition requirements for initiative and
referendum and recall elections to comply with State law and make them consistent.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
Mr. Hummell made a motion to change the wording in Proposition 2 from salary to
compensation. The motion was seconded by Dr. McCutchon. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Leal, McCutchon, and Marez, voting "Aye"; Kelly, Elizondo, and Martinez, voting
"No"
Mr. Kelly made a motion to segregate the insurance from compensation on Proposition 2 and
vote on those items as two separate propositions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Kelly and Marez voting "Aye"; Garrett,
Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Proposition 2 as follows:
17.b. MOTION NO. 2009-109
Motion endorsing Proposition 2. as amended increasing the compensation of city council
members to $12,500 per year and of the mayor to $18,750 per year and allowing the Mayor
and other members of the City Council or their families who are eligible to participate in any
health and dental plans offered to city employees if they pay 100% of the premiums for such
plans.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye".
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Mr. Marez made a motion to change Proposition 3 to allow for an eight (8) year period
between service. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion passed with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell,
Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Proposition 3 as follows:
17.c. MOTION NO. 2009-110
Motion endorsing Proposition 3. as amended changing the term limits on the Mayor and
Council members allowing for an eight (8) year period between service and disallowing a
person to become eligible for election to a new term limit after not serving one full term.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Kelly
voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Proposition 4 as follows:
17.d. MOTION NO. 2009-111
Motion endorsing Proposition 4. Adding a position of City Auditor who shall be appointed by
the City Council.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Proposition 5 as follows:
17.e. MOTION NO. 2009-112
Motion endorsing Proposition 5. Clarifying the provisions conceming leases, franchises and
use privilege agreements to include authorization to enter into license agreements when a
lease or franchise is not applicable and allow multi-year agreements no longer than five
years.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
Mayor Pro Tem Elizondo opened discussion on Item 18.2. regarding the naming of the
Packery Channel Boat Ramp the "Henry Garrett Packery Channel Boat Ramp". Council Member
Marez stated that this council feels that it is appropriate to name something after Mayor Henry
Garrett to reflect his years of service as a City employee, Council Member, and Mayor.
Mr. Marez made a motion to redirect staff to look at renaming the marina after Mayor Garrett.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Cooper.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: consideration of naming the
marina; process or criteria for naming public facilities after individuals; consideration of naming the
police headquarters or new shooting range; whether Mr. Garrett has been asked which facility he
would prefer; and consideration of the boat ramp at Packery Channel.
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City Manager Escobar stated that staff could bring back this item next week to include all of
the considerations. Council Member Marez withdrew his motion.
Mr. Kelly made a motion directing staff to come back with an agenda item for consideration
and to request input from Mayor Garrett. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cooper.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Cooper, Elizondo,
Hummell, Leal, Marez, and Martinez voting "Aye"; McCutchon voting "No"; Garrett was
absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Elizondo called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701
Thames, stated that Mayor Garrett has served the community well and that he deserves to have the
marina named after him.
18.2. POSTPONED
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 15, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0109-05, Proportional Prosperity, LLC: A change of zoning from a "B-4" General
Business District to an 1-2 Light Industrial District on property described as Las Colonias
Subdivision Unit 4, Block 1, Lots 25, 26 and 27 located at the northeast corner of Saratoga
and Calle las Colonias approximately 1/2 mile east of Greenwood Drive.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of
the "1-2" Light Industrial District and in lieu thereof approval of a Special Permit subject to a site plan
and six conditions.
In response to Council Member Hummell, Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Faryce Goode -Macon stated that the special permit remains with the land and not the
business.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Martinez, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
15. ORDINANCE NO. 028128
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Proportional Prosperity,
L.L.C., by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Las Colonias Subdivision Unit 4, Block 1,
Lots 25, 26, and 27, from "B-4" General Business District to "B-4/SP" General Business
District with a Special Permit so that the existing building, and specifically, the associated
outdoor storage use, conforms to the Zoning, subject to a Site Plan and six (6) conditions;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for
publication.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; Hummell voting "No"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the FY2008 Consolidated Annual Action Plan:
16.a. Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding an amendment of the FY2008
Consolidated Annual Action Plan to add $1,393,181 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds for
the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re -Housing Program and to add $911,062 of
Community Development Block Grant funds provided from the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Director of Community Development Daniel Gallegos explained that the purpose of the
public hearing is to receive input on the substantial change for the 2008 Consolidated Annual Action
Plan (CAAP) to incorporate $1,393,181 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds for the Homeless
Prevention and Rapid Re -Housing Program (HPRP) and to add $911,062 of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009. Mr. Gallegos provided an overview of the eligible activities for the ESG program and said that
the CDBG program currently has no parameters but the projects will have to be "shovel ready". Mr.
Gallegos reported that staff intended to release notice of the funds availability, send out a Request
for Proposal (RFP), and bring back recommendations for approval.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: consideration of funding CDBG
projects for the Hillcrest Area; if the City currently has a HPRP program; on-going funding for the
HPRP program; how the funding is administered; the percentage of funding allocated to
organizations and administration; parameters for the CDBG program; defining shovel ready projects;
allocating the 100% of CDBG funding to non-profit agencies; whether current projects will have to
resubmit requests for funding; and administrative costs for the 2009 CAAP.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked
Council to delay allocation funding for a project and first find out the parameters for the CDBG
program.
Dr. McCutchon made a motion to amend Item 16.b. to include that all of the additional
$911,062 for CDBG funding be dedicated to non-profit agencies; that funds be equally distributed in
the various CDBG tracts; and that the projects are shovel ready projects. The motion was seconded
by Ms. Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Leal and McCutchon voting "Aye";
Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, and Martinez, voting "No"; Marez was absent.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and passed.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16.b. MOTION NO. 2009-107
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the FY2008 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan to add $1,393,181 of Emergency Shelter Grant funds for the Homeless
Prevention and Rapid Re -Housing Program and to add $911,062 of Community
Development Block Grant funds provided from the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 and to execute all related and necessary documents.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2009 — Page 13
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Rummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the FY2009 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan. Director of Community Development Daniel Gallegos was available to respond to
questions. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the impact report for the Del
Mar College Business Resource Center; clients assisted by the Del Mar College Business Center;
recommended projects; other programs that could assist CDBG-Hillcrest Homeowners Association;
additional allocation for the 2009 CAAP; whether the Hillcrest program currently exists; whether
funding from CDBG-Emergency Home Repair Grant Program can be designated to fund CDBG-
Hillcrest Homeowners Association; whether CDBG funding is available city-wide; if any
recommendation are not in a CDBG tract; the national objectives; whether the City has been in
litigation in the past regarding the use of CDBG funds; and confidentiality of information from the Del
Mar Business Resource Center.
Mr. Kelly made a motion to allocate $40,000 to CDBG-Hillcrest Homeowner Association from
any additional allocation for the 2009 CAAP program. The motion was seconded by Dr. McCutchon.
A brief discussion ensued. Mr. Kelly withdrew his motion.
Mr. Kelly made a motion to earmark $100,000 of the $400,000 from CDBG-Emergency
Home Repair Grant Program and allocate to eligible programs in the Hillcrest Area. The motion was
seconded by Dr. McCutchon. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked the
Council to listen to staffs recommendations and spoke regarding diversity. Dr. Gloria Scott spoke
regarding federal regulations and projects not recommended in CDBG tracts.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 028129
Resolution adopting the FY 2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan which includes the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and the
Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs; authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to submit the FY 2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make
changes in the FY 2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan if required by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper and
Marez were absent. (NOTE: Kelly abstained from the vote and discussion on the portion of
the resolution related to Corpus Christi Metro Ministries; Leal abstained on the vote and
discussion on the portion of the resolution relating to the Nueces County Community Action
Agency).
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
April 21, 2009 — Page 14
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 19 regarding the status of the storm water drainage utility rate
development. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation
including the current timeline for implementation; background; and possible outcomes of the storm
water utility initiative.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the implementation date;
informing the Council on updates to the timeline; public and stakeholder meetings; policies and
procedures; and the location of the public hearings.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:11 p.m. on April 21, 2009.
Rev. 04/22/09 ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
ADOPTED FY2009 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2009 CDBG Allocation (ESTIMATED) $3,350,000
Reprogrammed Funds $122,747
Program Income from Demolition liens and Property Clearance $204,762
Program Income from Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program (Revolving Fund)
$600.000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2009 CDBG PROGRAM
$4 277 509
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ADA Improvements in CDBG Areas
This project would address the needs of ADA Improvements to include a Master Plan in CDBG
eligible areas. It will include sidewalks where none exist and ADA compliant curb cut ramps. The
implementation plan would be an IDIQ Method ( Indefinite Design,Indefinite Quantity) which will
allow the design consultants to evaluate each identified priority area and determine scope,
design and cost as well as perform construction management. The priority list is attached (see
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$188,938
Attachment #1) itemizes the locations identified be the ADA Title 11 Comprehensive Evaluation
and Transition Plan adopted by City Council on February 11, 2003 as well as other priority areas
indentified by the Mayor's Committee for Person with Disabilities.
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, ESG and
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$447,823
Continuum of Care federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed
projects and activities to determine eligibility, funding, monitors subrecipients, provides technical
assistance, conducts environmental assessments of funded projects/activities and enforces
Davis Bacon federal wage rate requirements.
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program
This activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish,
brush, debris accumulation 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.
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$200,000
Code Enforcement Program
The salaries of (4) Code Enforcement Property Advisors, (2) Project coordinators (50%),
Management Assistant (50%), Model Block Administrator (75%) and Zone & Code Enforcement
Administrator (25%) will be funded in the amount of $343,218. Also, includes for a
Neighhorhood Planner in the amount of $49,831. The Property Advisors/Project Coordinators
are responsible for inspecting properties within CDBG Target Areas for violations of City Code
and Health Ordinances. The Neighborhood Initiative Program has 22 neighborhoods within
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$350,000
CDBG Target Areas that are in need of compliance assistance (including Model Block Program
Site). The substantability efforts for these neighborhoods need continued monitoring and citizen
compliance; inspections are conduced on particular code violations.
Cole's Gym
This is project is to replace two of the existing AC units for the gymnasium located at 924
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$50,000
Winnebago. The existing units are past the life expectancy and new energy efficient units would
lower over all operating cost.
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Demolition Program
This activity will facilitate the securing and/or removal of unsafe structures. The removal of
unsafe structures is a priority for neighborhood revitalization within the community. The Code
Enforcement Staff identifies structures that are occupied, unsecured, and dilapidated. The
Building Standards Board (BSB) consists of City Council -appointed members that review sub-
standard building cases, where owner compliance is not obtained, and orders the repair or
demolition of the structures presented. The BSB processes have recently been revised and sub-
standard case procedures have been enhanced to provide efficient and effective management.
Liens may be placed against the properties to cover the cost incurred.
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$200,000
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. Work is limited to roof repairs, plumbing, electrical,
heating and minor structural repairs. (A) If the $6,500 remains the same we are requesting
$500,000 to assist 77 homeowners, (B) If the grant is increased to $10,000 and the age
requirement is lowered to 62 from 65, we project 132 homeowners seeking assistance; therefore,
we are requesting $1,320,000.
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$400,000
Greenwood Senior Center Increased Accessibility
Greater access is to be achieved by implementing public facility improvements of barrier removal
for senior center, principally benefiting a low and very low income neighborhood where this
center is located. The Greenwood center located at 4040 Greenwood is surrounded by an
average of 29% of seniors living below poverty and also 44-48% persons with disabilities and/or
those using mobility devices will benefit form the increased accessibility measures of new curb
ramps, access aisles, crosswalk striping, and realigning improved parking lot spaces.
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$19,800
Health Department Increased Accessibility
As these citizens approach the Health Department located at 1702 Horne Road, whether via
motor vehicle or public transportation, persons using mobility devices or strollers for their children
will benefit from the increased accessibility measures of new curb ramps, access aisles,
crosswalk striping, and improved parking lot spaces, i.e.: former staff only parking lot is now for
general public use. Locally over 21% of the population represents individuals with disabilities,
including children as young as 5 years old.
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$20,900
Model Block Program Neighborhood Revitalization
This request would support the Model Block Program Neighborhood Site #1: support the
anticipated commencement of Model Block Site #2 and would be essential in the continued
support of projects in the twenty-two Neighborhood Initiative Program sites that are in the CDBG
Target Areas. Special projects such as neighborhood clean up campaigns, materials for "do -it-
yourself" repairs, and " landlord workshops are conducted to provide continuous efforts to
prevent neighborhood deterioration and sustainability efforts. Demolitions of substandard
structures and clearance of properties are also a priority in order to eliminate slums and blight in
the NIP Sites. Short term projects will include minor/major repairs for homeowners; long-term
planning will be a direct benefit for aiding residents with mplementing projects.
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$100,000
Mortgage Servicing
The funds being requested are for the operations of our mortgage servicing section and include
the salaries of one staff person that handles the servicing of all loans provided through the City's
Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Our request includes funding for one additional staff
person that will assist the one person currently handling all mortgage servicing. Services include
collection of loan payments; paying property taxes and annual insurance premiums; managing
the individual homeowner's escrow accounts; providing homeowners with income tax form 1098;
preparing end of year escrow analysis; processing of payment booklets; preparing monthly end
of month reports; conduct daily posting of payments; and handle release of liens. Mortgage
Services is currently servicing 850 different types of loans.
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$58,700
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Rehabilitation Services
The funds being requested are to pay the operating costs and salaries of staff that provide
support services for the administration of the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program;
Emergency Home Repair Grant Program; Homebuyer Programs; Loan Counseling, Homebuyer
Classes; Support for the 4A Board, Model Block Program, NIP Program: Support for the CCCDC;
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.
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$622,000
Residential Traffic Management Program
In April 1998, the City Council approved the Residential Traffic Management Program (RTMP)
which provides for installation of speed humps to improve neighborhood traffic safety on local
residential streets. 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 to allocate
CDBG funds to bear the residents share of installation of costs in qualified CDBG eligible tracts.
The City of Corpus Christi will still bear the expense of the City's share of the installation costs
(which may range from 0% to 100%).
69
$17,000
RTA Bus Stop Landing Pads and Accessible'Routes In CDBG Areas - Categories 1 & 2
The project will address various bus stops that are not ADA compliant. This project will address
the non compliant issues of 1) ADA ramps 2) Accessible routes & ADA compliant bus stop
landing pads for bus stops. This project would begin as soon as funds are available with the first
phase being design for ADA compliance of deficiencies. Ths second phase would incorporate
construction of the compliant facilities. Construction dollars will be allocated to the highest priority
bus stops locations first, and then proceeding down the list until funding has been exhausted.
The project will be matched 20/20/60% (CDBG/RTA/City Bond 2008).
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$100,000
Single Family 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 1-4 units will be
rehabilitated and 10-15 units will be reconstructed. These funds will also be used to demolish
and relocate homeowners being assisted with the reconstruction of their homes. The funds
provided for demolition and relocation will be provided as a grant to the homeowner.
Rehabilitation Loans (580,000), Demolition (192,900); Relocation (232,000).
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$610,000
United States Census 2010
Census 2010 is a decennial event to record and measure the growth and socioeconomic
changes that have occurred. City is participating in full association with appropriate Census 2010
staff to submit the essential information necessary to meet all requirements. City Staff is focused-
on creating the necessary updates to both the census tracts and block groups, as well as, all
annexed properties added within the past ten years. Staff is also participating with the 2010 Local
Update of Census Address (LUCA) Project in order to verify all address are correct and assist
the Census 2010 staff in that process.
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$36,348
Weed and Seed Program
The 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. This request is for staff salaries for the support of the Weed and Seed
Program.
119
$50,000
Zavala Senior Center Renovations
This project will consist of repair to the roof of the facility and associated damage to the interior
caused by leaks in the roof for the center located at 510 Osage Street. An evaluation of the
foundation will also be conducted to determine the cause of the cracks in the dry wall in the
hallway.
123
$25,000
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Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center d/b/a/ Charlie's Place
Install security fence, rehabilitate the parking lot and paint the exterior of the building at the new
facility located at 5501 IH 37 @ McBride Lane. Agency Capital Contribution $3,000
124
$85,000
Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living
Construction of home modifications/wheelchair ramps will provide 40 people with disabilities
access to their homes and community, a city-wide project.
151
$100,000
Communities in Schools (CIS)
The project will provide funding for Phase 1 of 3 improvements for the CIS/Gonzales Educational
Enhancement Center located at 702 S. Brownlee. Phase 1 will consists of funding replacement
of the deteriorated roof and installation; however, may expand scope to include additional
improvements which is contingent on availability of funding.
176
$75,000
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
The project involves the demolition of the building at 1906 Leopard Street. The site will then be
paved to provide parking for staff and volunteers that serve the shelters and soup kitchen.
Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
363
$100,000
Del Mar College/Business Resource Center
Provide for small business counseling & training assistance; assistance with job
creation/retention opportunities for LMI & Section 3 persons/business. The requested increase is
to provide for a Section 3 database. Section 3 is subject to HUD requirements to ensure that
employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD -assisted
projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low -and very
low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
Agency Capital Contribution $1,020,919
389
$175,000
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Inc.
Remove old, rotting prefabricated Building "C" from site and build new 3,000 square feet Building
"C" in place to serve low income and homeless child care located at 900 Kinney Avenue.
Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
434
$75,000
Mental Health Mental Retardation Center of Nueces County
Rehabilitate two buildings: Building one located at 1546 South Brownlee is proposing to replace
the roof and paint. Building two for youth services located at 3733 S. Port Avenue is proposing
to replace the roof. Agency Capital Contribution $5,000
458
$75,000
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc.
The Molina Neighborhood Center located at 614 Horne Road is in need of system upgrade and
replacement of two (2) air conditioning units which are over 25 years old and two other units
which already need repairs. The NC units benefits the children in child care facility. Agency
Capital Contribution $5,000
484
$46,000
Sea City Work Camp
Adult and youth groups rehabilitate homes for approximately 20 low income, disabled and/or
elderly homeowners in Corpus Christi. CDBG funds will be used for materials, a city-wide
project.
509
$50,000
CDBG PROGRAM TOTAL
$4,277,509
$100.000 of the approved $400,000 funding is set aside for the Northside area of the City
ADOPTED FY2009 ESG PROGRAM *
FY2009 ESG Allocation $149 354
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Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal
services and payments to prevent homelessness.
553
$12,000
City of Corpus Christi - ESG Administrative Cost
Administrative cost is being requested in essence to offset cost for the
participation in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
HMIS is a HUD mandated database for those agencies receiving ESG
and Continuum of Care Grant Program Funds.
567
$7,467
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. Payment
of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
furnishings.
568
$12,000
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. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term
subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs,
legal to homelessness
587
$12,000
services and payments prevent
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
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. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term
subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs,
legal services and payments to prevent homelessness.
616
$30,000
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.
640
$12,000
New Life Fellowship of Corpus Christi, Inc.
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
660
$5,000
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South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services, Inc. (STSARS)
Provision of Homeless Prevention including short -term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal
services and payments homelessness.
671
$5,000
The ARK Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth
Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
687
$12,000
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.
708
$20,000
Timon's Ministries
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
728
$9,887
Wesley Community Center
Payment of maintenance operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
741
$12,000
ESG PROGRAM TOTAL
$149,354
* Must participate in the Continuum of Care process
ADOPTED FY2009 HOME PROGRAM
FY2009 HOME Allocation (ESTIMATED)
Program Income
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2009 HOME PROGRAM
$1,604,000
$400,000
$2,004,000
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Homebuyer Assistance Program ($5,000)
Provide deferred forgivable loans to Icw income homebuyers to assist them with down
payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home.
755
$270,000
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 enhance the capacity of CHDO's,
non-profits, owners/investors of rental property and other organizations that may participate
in the program. May include administrative funds for direct operating support for the
CHDO's.
756
$160,400
Major Rehabilitation
Provide loans to low income homeowners to assist them with major rehabilitation of their
homes.
757
$400,000
Model Block Program Neighborhood Revitalization
Neighborhood Services Department is requesting support for the neighborhood revitalization
projects within the Model Block Program (MBP) Site #2 dedicated to the purchase of land,
housing rehabilitation, new construction of single famly housing (infill housing); homebuyer
assistance and other eligible improvements projects to be established by the participating
neighborhood.The MBP is a comprehensive plan to provide opportunities and resources for
an improved quality of life in a designated neighborhood/target area identified for potential
revialtization and development. The MBP is designed to identify and address several major
issues within a targeted area including; Neighborhood and economic stability; prevention of
further housing and neighborhood deterioration; resource availability; land assembly for
renovation and redeveloment (infill housing); afffordable housing development and special
needs housing.
759
$100,000
Cliff Maus Village (CMV) Trust
CMV Trust, a 110-unit complex located at 1458 West Point Road for Section 8 and low
income residents, is requesting for additional funding for sewer re-routes for 10 housing
units with 40 year old underground cast iron pipes with varying degrees of deterioration and
renovations of 13 inhabitable units.
772
$110,000
Costa Tarragona 11
Costa Tarragona II will construct a 96-unit development located on 6.9 +/- acres in Corpus
Christi, TX which is located next to Costa Tarragona I at IH37 and 358. The proposed tax
credit development will be 100% affordable serving families at or below 60% of AMI or less.
791
$350,000
Nueces County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (NCMHMR)
NCMHMR located at 1642 S. Brownlee will replace roof, refurbish fascia boards and paint
exterior of the Pathways Building which provides for transitional housing for NCMHMR
clients.
839
$31,300
TX LULAC West Park Housing, L.P.
This is a request for additional funding for a 124-unit multi-family rehabilitation tax credit
project, with 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units for families at or below 60% of the AMI.
862
$252,300
Nueces County Community Action Agency - Single Family Mortgage Revolving Loan
Fund - CHDO
Provide interim construction for three homes and upon completion of the construction then
convert into permanent mortgage financing for qualified households.
889
$130,000
TG 110, Inc./Samuels Place Apartments -CHDO
Replacement of roof and gutter system in a 60-unit multifamily complex located at 4315
Carroll Lane benefiting a low to extremely low income property.
939
$200,000
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HOME PROGRAM TOTAL
$2,004,000
' Subrecipients/Other Entities/CHDOs are contracted thru the CCCIC or the
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDOs) - The City of Corpus Christi must set aside, by
HOME program federal regulations, a minimum of 15% ($240,600) of the entitlement for use by CHDOs within a 24 -month
period. This is an estimated total and based on FY09 HOME allocation.