HomeMy WebLinkAbout022277 RES - 07/18/1995RESOLUTION
DIRECTING THE SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING
ON CREATION OF A DRAINAGE UTILITY AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to schedule a public hearing on creation of a drainage
utility pursuant to Chapter 402, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. A public hearing is hereby scheduled for September 12, 1995, to consider the
proposed ordinance to create a drainage utility pursuant to Chapter 402, Subchapter C, Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION 2. In addition to the public hearing required by law, the City Manager is directed
schedule, notify citizens of, and conduct a public hearing on the proposed drainage utility in each
single -member council district.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is directed to cause publication of the proposed ordinance
to create said drainage utility, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein, in accordance with Chapter 402, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary MAYOR
THE CIT OF CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, 1995:
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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MICROFILMED
AN ORDINANCE
CREATING A DRAINAGE UTILITY PURSUANT TO SUBCHAPTER C,
CHAPTER 402, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, federal legislation and regulations have been passed to reduce pollution from
runoff into drainage systems, which runoff has been found to be a nationwide problem causing half
of all water pollution; and
WHEREAS, such federal regulations have imposed substantial costs on local governments,
and costs of compliance are expected to increase in the future; and
WHEREAS, the waters of Corpus Christi's bays and estuaries are vital to our economy and
to our quality of life, and it is essential to reduce the existing level of pollution from paper, plastic,
debris, oils, chemicals, and substances of all kinds; and
WHEREAS, the City's drainage system is inadequate to prevent repeated flooding in many
areas; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for corrective measures including: replacement of
rolled -over curbs and gutters; increased size of curb inlets; larger storm sewer pipes; wider ditches;
increased mowing, cleaning and maintaining of ditches; and systematic programs for removal of
debris and litter from ditches and inlets; and
WHEREAS, many neighborhoods, community groups, and citizens have repeatedly
requested that problems of flooding, ditch maintenance, litter, and rolled curbs be solved; and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 402, Subchapter C, Texas Local Government Code, ("Subchapter
C") the Texas Legislature has recognized the need to address these problems in cities statewide, and
has authorized funding through creation of drainage utilities to protect the public health and safety
from loss of life and property caused by surface water overflows, surface water stagnation, and
pollution arising from nonpoint source runoff; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature's authorization requires that fees established to
accomplish the purposes of a drainage utility be nondiscriminatory, equitable, and reasonable, and
that they be established after public hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Subchapter C, after public hearing in accordance therewith, the
City Council finds:
1) the City will establish a schedule of drainage charges against all real property in the
proposed service area subject to charges under Subchapter C;
EXHIBIT A
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2) the City will provide drainage for all real property in the proposed service area on
payment of drainage charges, except real property exempted under Subchapter C; and
3) the City will offer drainage service on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. A new Article XVI, Drainage Utility, containing Sections 55-200 and 55-201,
is added to Chapter 55, Utilities, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to
read as follows:
ARTICLE XVI. DRAINAGE UTILITY
Sec. 55-200. Drainage utility created.
The Corpus Christi Drainage Utility is created. Chapter 402, Subchapter C, Texas Local
Government Code is adopted. The drainage of the City of Corpus Christi is declared to be a public
utility.
Sec. 55-201. Service area.
The service area of the Corpus Christi Drainage Utility shall be the city limits of the City,
as presently configured and as the same may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 2. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes WV�
Dr. Jack Best(" i
Betty Black
Melody Cooper Vnl
Tony Heldenfels l/W\.
Betty Jean Longoria %kt)L,
John Longoria _ala
Edward A. Martin 0
Dr. David McNichols
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