HomeMy WebLinkAbout022028 RES - 09/13/1994A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT'S VISION - PEOPLES STREET PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR
APPLICATION BEFORE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
desires enhancements to pedestrian areas along both sides and at
intersections of Peoples Street in downtown Corpus Christi,
consisting of above -grade street level pedestrian improvements
within the public right-of-way, above and beyond the normal and
customary pedestrian amenities in downtown Corpus Christi, and
specifically including special sidewalk and crosswalk paving,
enhanced lighting for improved safety and aesthetics, pedestrian
amenities such as benches, trash cans, drinking fountains and bike
racks, and landscaping and other beautification comprising a
project known as VISION - Peoples Street Pedestrian Corridor, at an
estimated total cost of $500,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
has sponsored a request for a reimbursement of $400,000 from the
Texas Department of Transportation, and has committed to provide
$100,000 of District tax revenue as local matching funds for such
reimbursement, to construct the VISION - Peoples Street Pedestrian
Corridor project; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization has
nominated the VISION - Peoples Street Pedestrian Corridor project
as a candidate for the desired reimbursement of $400,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
has requested a resolution of support from the City Council to show
public support for the VISION - Peoples Street Pedestrian Corridor
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council supports the Corpus
Christi Downtown Management District's VISION - Peoples Street
Pedestrian Corridor application before the Texas Department of
Transportation.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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JAMES R. BRAY JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
David Noyola
Clif Moss
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