HomeMy WebLinkAbout022654 RES - 08/13/1996RESOLUTION
APPROVING IN CONCEPT A STRUCTURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TO DELIVER WATER FROM LAKE
TEXANA AND THE GARWOOD IRRIGATION COMPANY TO THE O.N.
STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN CORPUS CHRISTI.
WHEREAS, supplemental water supplies are urgently needed by the more than 400,000
people who depend on the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi (CC/LCC) water supply system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi acts on behalf of all current and potential water users
in a 10 -county water supply service area including Nueces, San Patricio, Jim Wells, Kleberg,
Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, Refugio and Brooks counties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has purchased 41,840 acre feet of water per year
from the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA), and holds options on ownership rights to 35,000
acre feet of water from the Garwood Irrigation Company; and
WHEREAS, a system of pipelines and pump stations estimated to cost approximately $132
million (Project) is needed to deliver this water to customers in the Coastal Bend region who depend
on the CC/LCC system; and
WHEREAS, The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority has agreed by contract to play a role in
arranging bond sales necessary to finance construction of the pipeline system Project; and
WHEREAS, the Nueces River Authority has for 20 years been a partner in the development
and operation of the regional water supply system through the Choke Canyon Project and can
appropriately play an expanded role in providing additional regional water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, a county -wide authority charged with
management and stewardship of regional resources, has substantial experience with major
construction projects including coordination of design teams, regulatory clearance activities and
construction management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
SECTION 1. That the City Council approves in concept the following structure for the
development of a water supply system to deliver water from Lake Texana and the Garwood
Irrigation Company to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant in Corpus Christi:
(a) The City of Corpus Christi would continue in its role as regional water supplier and
day-to-day operator of the water supply system including the new pipelines and
pump stations. It would continue to be responsible for collecting water revenues
from all customers on an equitable basis and making debt payments.
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(b) The LNRA would be responsible for assisting in arranging a bond package to fund
the Project.
(c) The Nueces River Authority would join in issuing the bonds, would award all
necessary contracts and would disperse bond proceeds to pay for the Project. The
Nueces River Authority would own the pipeline system (System). The City of
Corpus Christi would operate the System. When bonds are retired ownership of the
System would be conveyed to the City for the benefit of Coastal Bend regional water
customers.
(d) The Port of Corpus Christi Authority will be project manager for the fast-track design
and construction of the Project. This will be done in consultation with designated
representatives of the Nueces River Authority and the City of Corpus Christi.
(e) The Regional Water Supply Task Force, in coordination with the City of Corpus
Christi, will work with consultants to evaluate cost of service issues so that all
customers in the region pay their fair share of the new water supply and System.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to develop the necessary
agreements with the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, the Nueces River Authority, and the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority to develop the Project for consideration by the City Council as soon as
possible.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Approved this the 14th day of August, 1996.
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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