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I 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 March 18, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on March 25, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of March, 2014.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,March 18,2014 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Kenneth Mutchler, Immanuel Fellowship
Church
Pastor Kenneth Mutchler gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Police Management Services Director Pat Eldridge gave the Pledge of
Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the
Council and required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal has been
granted a leave of absence.
*Council Member Scott arrived at 12:10 p.m.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 7- Council Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas,and Council Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Kelley Allen,and Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 18, 2014 as "Leadership Corpus Christi
42 Day"
Proclamation declaring March 18, 2014, as "World Water Day"
Proclamation declaring March 2014, as "Professional Social Work
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Month"
Presentation of Mayor's Clean & Green Awards
Recognition of Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Arts Grant Recipients for
2014 chosen by the Arts &Cultural Commission
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the audience.Johnny French
informed the Council of a program that will replay on Friday,March 21st at 3:30
p.m.on Public Access Channel 10 regarding the possum policy.Mike Hurst,
Saltwater Fisheries Enhancement Association(SEA)requested to be placed on
a future agenda to discuss an opportunity to put a small coastal freighter on
the artificial reef and support from the City.Mary Ann Kelley spoke regarding
the possum policy and asked for consideration to spay or neuter possums
before they are released.Dr.Gloria Scott spoke regarding the routes of the
Harbor Bridge project.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.
b. Other
City Manager Olson reported that the Animal Control Advisory Board will hold
their monthly meeting this Thursday and will discuss the possum issue.Mr.
Olson said that staff will present an item to the Council once the Board has
taken a position.
a. City Performance Report-Streets Department
Director of Street Operations Valerie Gray provided a briefing on the operation,
mission,and goals of the Street Department.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 25, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Garza
and passed unanimously.
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J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 25 -29)
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, on
property located at the southwest corner of Leopard Street and
Rhew Road.
Case 0214-01 Bill Ferguson: A rezoning from the "FR" Farm Rural
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District, not resulting in a change to
the Future Land Use Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as
being a 69.265-acre tract of land out of a 176-acre tract of land
generally known as the Sedwick Tract and out of The J. Dunn Survey,
Abstract 985, located along the west side of Rhew Road, between
Leopard Street and Sedwick Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 12,
2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Bill Ferguson, acting as agent on behalf of D.W. Grant,
Jr., Betty Grant Armstrong, Andrea Alice Armstrong Plymale, Arnie
Alexandria Armstrong Kirk, Amanda Annette Armstrong England, Sam
Megarity Armstrong, Jr. ("Owners"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference to a 69.265-acre tract of land out of a 176-acre tract of
land generally known as the Sedwick Tract and out of The J. Dunn
Survey, Abstract 985, from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL"
Light Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 25.Annika
Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of this item is to
rezone the subject property to allow for future light industrial development.Ms.
Gunning said that staff and Planning Commission were in favor of the zoning
change.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Scott.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, on
property located at 6045 Bear Lane.
Case 0214-02 Congregation of Divine Providence, Inc.: A change of
zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as being 40 acres of land, more or less, out of
the northeast corner of Lot 1 of the Margaret Kelly Land, located on
the south side of Bear Lane, approximately 350 feet west of Junior
Beck Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 12,
2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by the Congregation of Divine Providence, Inc. ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 40 acres of land,
more or less, out of the northeast corner of Lot 1 of the Margaret Kelly
Land, from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for development of an oil field service facility.Ms.Gunning said that
staff and Planning Commission were in favor of the zoning change.Council
Member Loeb made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Loeb.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
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"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District, on property located at 4410 Ivy Lane.
Case No. 0214-04 Santos and Virginia Herrera:A change of zoning
from the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan from commercial to low density residential uses. The property is
described as being a 0.113-acre tract of land out of Lot 10A, Ava
Cooper Subdivision, located approximately 200 feet north of Gollihar
Road and 75 feet east of Ivy Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 12,
2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Santos Herrera and Virginia Herrera ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 0.113-acre tract of
land out of Lot 10A, Ava Cooper Subdivision, from the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the rear portion of the
subject property to allow the owners to expand their lot.Ms.Gunning said that
staff and Planning Commission were in favor of the zoning change.Council
Member Loeb made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council
Member Magill.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Riojas.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
28. Public Hearing an First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District,on property located at 7201 Yorktown Boulevard.
Case No. 0214-03 Yorktown Oso Joint Venture:A change of zoning
from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as being a 22.87-acre tract of land, more or less,
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out of Lots 2-4, Section 24 and Lots 29-31, Section 25, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located at the ends of Fort Griffen
Drive and Prax Morgan Place and south of Laurelas and Idle Hour
Drives.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 12,
2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Yorktown Oso Joint Venture, acting as agent on behalf
of Related Investors, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to a 22.87-acre tract of land, more or less, out of
Lots 2-4, Section 24 and Lots 29-31, Section 25, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause,
penalties, and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for future phase development of the Ranch Vista subdivision.Ms.
Gunning said that staff and Planning Commission were in favor of the zoning
change.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Magill.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
29. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of
a 10-foot wide utility easement out of Block 903, Fitchue Place
Addition located west of South Alameda Street and South of
McKenzie Street
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 10-foot wide utility
easement out of Block 903, Fitchue Place Addition and requiring the
owner, CC Tower Center, LTD., to comply with the specified
conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and
vacate a utility easement and allow for the future development of the property.
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Mr.Dimas said staff recommended approval of the closure.Council Member
Garza made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Magill.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council
Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Loeb
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -24)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the consent agenda.Items 10 and 11 were pulled for
individual consideration and were voted on separately.City Secretary Rebecca
Huerta announced that Council Member Loeb would abstain from the vote on
Item 20.The remaining items on the consent agenda were passed by one vote
as follows:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
3. Supply agreement for police uniforms
Motion approving a supply agreement with Nardis, Inc., Kilgore, Texas
for police uniforms in the amount of$64,972.60 of which $32,486.30
will be required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the
contract will be for twelve(12) months with an option to extend the
contract for up to two (2) additional twelve-month periods, subject to
the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. The
award is in accordance with the U.S. General Services Administration
(GSA) Federal Supply Schedule 84 Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Funds have been budgeted by the Police Department in FY 2013-
2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-028
4. Purchase of electronic citation handheld units (ticket writers)
Motion approving the purchase of sixty-two(62) Electronic Citation
Handheld Units from Brazos Technologies, College Station, Texas for
a total amount of$233,773. The award is based on the General
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Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule 70
Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funds are available in the Crime
Control and Prevention District in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-029
5. Purchase of video equipment and system upgrade for video
surveillance system
Motion approving the purchase of video cameras and equipment; to
include a system upgrade from Zones, Solutions Group, Auburn,
Washington based on the General Services Administration (GSA)
Federal Supply Schedule 70 Cooperative Purchasing Program for a
total amount of$79,322.48. Funds are available in the Crime Control
and Prevention District in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-030
6. Purchase and installation of a roll-off hoist body for a
reconfigured roll-off truck to be used at transfer station
Motion approving the purchase and installation of one (1) roll-off hoist
body from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., Houston, Texas for a total
amount of$60,483. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC).
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-031
7. Authorizing submission of grant application to State for a victim
outreach program under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$68,163.15 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division.
For funding available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)fund for
the Police Department's Family Violence Unit to continue Year 2 of the
Victim Outreach Program with a city match of$13,840.79 and $3,200
in-kind services, for a total project cost of$85,203.94; and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030110
8. Authorizing submission of grant application to the State for
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victims of crime under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$77,084.05 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund for
the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city match of
$20,271.07 and $4,000 in-kind services, for a total project cost of
$101,355.06; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply
for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030111
9. Authorizing submission of grant application to the State for
violence against women under the Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA)
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$44,356.71 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division.
For funding available under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city
match of$20,280.21 and $5,520 in-kind services, for a total project
cost of$70,156.92; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030112
10. Aquisition of real property rights for Navigation Boulevard street
improvement project from Up River Road to Leopard Street (Bond
2012)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (1)
determining the public necessity and public use for the acquisition of
parcels of land by fee simple title to the surface estate, right-of-way
easements, utility easements, and temporary construction easements
for a street improvement project known as the Navigation Boulevard
Street Improvement Project which is to be generally located from
Leopard Street northward to Up River Road, Bond 2012; (2)
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute
all documents necessary to acquire the property interests subject to
availability of funds appropriated for such purposes; (3) authorizing the
City Manager to institute condemnation by eminent domain
proceedings to acquire the fee simple and easement interests in the
properties; (4) authorizing payment pursuant to an award by Special
Commissioners; (5) authorizing acceptance and recording of
appropriate legal instruments; and (6) approving condemnation for all
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units of property to be acquired by condemnation the parcels of land
described herein by a single record vote of the City Council.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the resolution for acquisition of property rights requires a
separate vote.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030113
11. Support of project that will study redevelopment of area affected
by Harbor Bridge relocation
Resolution to provide support to the Regional/Urban Design
Assistance Team Project.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Council Member Magill addressed the
following concerns regarding the Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team
Project including those areas affected by the new Harbor Bridge such as the
Downtown Management District,Hillcrest and Westside;the transportation
elements;the financial impact to the City;and involving the community.
Executive Director of Public Works Dan Biles stated that the purpose of this
item is to focus on what is taking place in the area of the existing Harbor
Bridge and how to reconnect the land uses.Mayor Martinez called for
comments from the public.Dr.Gloria Scott asked questions regarding the
stakeholders;the process for public involvement and a timeline.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030114
12. Refunding of Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA)water
supply facilities revenue bonds for debt service savings
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary to
approve the issuance of refunding bonds designated as
Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Water Supply Contract Revenue
Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2014, (Lake Texana Project); and
other matters in connection therewith.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No:030115
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Exempting Buena Vista Addition,
located on Guth Lane, north of Interstate Highway 37 and west of
Sessions Road,from the wastewater lot/acreage fees (1st
Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance exempting Buena Vista Addition, Block 3, Lots 2A&3, a
subdivision located on Guth Lane, north of Interstate Highway 37 and
west of Sessions Road, from the payment of the wastewater
lot/acerage fees pursuant to Section 8.5.2.G.1. of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030116
14. Second Reading Ordinance- Exempting King Estates Unit 4,
located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444)at the
intersection with Oso Parkway South,from the wastewater
lot/acreage fees (1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance exempting King Estates Unit 4, a subdivision located south
of South Staples Street(FM 2444) at the of South Staples Street(FM
2444) and Oso Parkway South, from payment of wastewater
lot/acreage fees pursuant to Section 8.5.2.G.1. of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030117
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Changing the name of Bufferhead
Drive to Bufflehead Drive (1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance changing the name of Bufferhead Drive to Bufflehead Drive
between Eider Drive and Goldeneye Drive
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030118
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Operation Stonegarden program for reduction of
crime in the Rio Grande Valley(1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$126,000
from Nueces County for funding eligible under the FY2012
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Department of Homeland Security Grant Program Operation
Stonegarden to reimburse fuel, overtime, fringe benefits, and
equipment expenditures for the Police Department's collaborative
enforcement efforts with Nueces County along routes of ingress and
egress to include(but not limited to) U. S. Highway 77 and State
Highway 44; and appropriating the$126,000 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030119
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Infor
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance appropriating $1,212,449 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Municipal Information Systems Fund No. 5210 and
$1,311,979 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the General Fund
No. 1020, and transferring to and appropriating in the MIS Fund No.
5210 for the Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
implementation; changing the FY 2013-2014 Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029915 to increase appropriations by$2,524,428.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030120
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Authorization for streamlining the
approval process for repeat special events requesting use of City
property (1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
agreements for use of City property by repeat special events.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030121
19. Second Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement for the 2014
Buccaneer Days Festival and related activites (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease agreement with the Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
("Commission") for 2014 Buccaneer Days Festival and related
activities to allow use of City property including areas bounded by
Kinney Street, North Shoreline, South Shoreline, and Park Avenue,
including adjacent parking lots, during April 24, 2014 through May 4,
2014; use of parking lot north of former Memorial Coliseum site from
April 18, 2014 through April 10, 2014 provide for Commission paying
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fees for City services in amount not to exceed $33,000.00
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030122
20. Second Reading Ordinance -Engineering construction contract
for downtown (Chaparral)signal improvements (Bond Issue 2008)
(1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by transferring $459,111.75 from
Fund 3541 Bond 2004 Project Reserves and $459,117.75 from Fund
3544 Bond 2004 Project Reserves to the Downtown Street Chaparral
Project(Bond 2008); increasing expenditures in the amount of
$918,235.50; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction
Co., Inc. of Round Rock, Texas in the amount of $918,235.50 for the
Downtown Streets Chaparral Signal Improvements for the Base Bid
plus Additive Alternate One.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Loeb
Enactment No: 030123
21. Second Reading Ordinance - Engineering construction contract
for Health Department parking lot(Bond 2012) (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by accelerating funding for the
Health Department Building Parking Lot Bond 2012 project in the
amount of$150,000 from Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2014;
increasing expenditures in the amount of$150,000; and authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$402,734.13 for Health Department Building Parking Lot for the Base
Bid plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2. (Bond 2012)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030124
22. Second Reading Ordinance - Engineering design contract for
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Gollihar Road from Weber Road to Carroll Lane, Phase One and
from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz Road, Phase Two (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer budgeted funds in the
amount of $600,384.20 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3495 Project No.
E09025 Williams Drive Outfall; reserves in the amount of $40,488.50
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; reserves in the amount of
$32,390.80 from Water CIP Fund 4479; reserves in the amount of
$8,097.70 from Gas CIP Fund 4551 for the Gollihar Road from Weber
Road to Carroll Lane (Phase One) Project; transferring budgeted
funds in the amount of $600,384.20 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3495
Project No. E09025 Williams Drive Outfall; reserves in the amount of
$40,488.50 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; reserves in the amount
of $32,390.80 from Water CIP Fund 4479; reserves in the amount of
$8,097.70 from Gas CIP Fund 4551 for the Gollihar Road from Carroll
Lane to Kostoryz Road (Phase Two) Project; increasing expenditures
in the amount of $1,362,722.40; and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute an engineering design contract with RVE, Inc.
from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $2,009,621.00 for the
Gollihar Road from Weber Road to Carroll Lane (Phase One) and
Gollihar Road from Carroll Lane to Kostoryz Road (Phase Two)
Projects.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030125
23. Second Reading Ordinance - Engineering design contract for
Southern Minerals Road from Up River to IH 37 (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$151,145.75 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494,
$70,795.79 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510, and $65,349.96 from
Water CIP Fund 4088 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Southern
Minerals Road from Up River to IH 37; increasing expenditures in the
amount of$287,291.50; and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute an engineering design contract with LNV, Inc.
from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$604,675.00 for Southern
Minerals Road from Up River to IH 37.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030126
24. Second Reading Ordinance-Engineering design contract for
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Ayers Street from Ocean to Alameda (1st Reading 2/25/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$163,384.75 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494,
$97,120.07 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510, and $78,424.68 from
Water CIP Fund 4479 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Ayers Street
from Ocean to Alameda; increasing expenditures in the amount of
$338,929.50; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute an engineering design contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$811,935.00 for Ayers
Street from Ocean to Alameda.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030127
Mayor Martinez called for a recess until 1:30 p.m.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 30 -32)
30. Confirming Barney L. Knight as Interim City Attorney and
approving agreement
Motion confirming Barney L. Knight as Interim City Attorney and
approving an agreement with Barney L. Knight of Knight& Partners,
Attorneys at Law, for a period of one calendar month with an option to
extend for up to three additional calendar months for a fee of$16,000
a month.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Assistant Director of Strategic Management
Saundra Thaxton stated that the purpose of this item is to confirm Barney L.
Knight as Interim City Attorney and approve a agreement with Barney L.Knight
of Knight&Partners for one calendar month with an option of up to three
additional months.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-032
31. Reimbursement resolution for energy efficiency projects
Resolution relating to establishing the City Council of the City of
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Corpus Christi, Texas' intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful
expenditure of funds relating to the acquisition of a new energy
management and control system on a city-wide basis and certain
other personal property from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to
be issued by the City for authorized purposes; authorizing other
matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that Items 31,32,and 33 are related to the energy efficiency
projects with McKinstry Essention.Mr.Biles stated that the purpose of these
items is to approve the reimbursement resolution;appropriate and execute the
contract amendment with McKinstry Essention,and approve the financing for
Phase 2. There were no comments from the public.Council Member Magill
stated that he hopes that McKinstry will prove his concerns wrong and he
would be voting"No"on this item.This Resolution was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030128
32. Second Reading Ordinance-Contract amendment no. 2 for
energy performance contract for Energy Efficiency Conservation
Retrofit for Major City Facilities Project, Phase 2 (1st Reading
2/25/14)
Ordinance appropriating $32,326.50 from AEP Program Incentives in
the No. 3160 City Hall CIP Fund for the Energy Efficiency
Conservation Retrofit for Major City Facilities Project; changing the FY
2014 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916
to increase revenues and expenditures by$4,982,326.50 each; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No.
2 to the Fixed Price Energy Performance Contract with McKinstry
Essention of Seattle, Washington for Energy Efficiency Conservation
Retrofit for Major City Facilities, Phase 2 in the amount of$7,709,592,
for a total re-stated fee of$14,724,124.28.
This item was discussed under Item 31.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No:030129
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 33 -41)
33. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the financing for phase 2 of
energy projects
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas Public
Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014" in an amount
not to exceed $9,000,000, levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the
limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the contractual
obligations; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving
other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery
of the contractual obligations; authorizing the execution of a Payment
Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase and Investment Letter;
complying with the requirements imposed by the Letter of
Representations previously executed with the Depository Trust
Company; delegating the authority to the Mayor and certain members
of the City Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of
the contractual obligations; and providing an effective date.
This item was discussed under Item 31.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
34. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for Local Border Security Program (LBSP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$45,000 from
the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Homeland Security
State Administrative Agency for funding eligible under the FY2014
Local Border Security Program (LBSP) grant to reimburse overtime
and fringe benefits; and appropriating the$45,000 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate funds from the FY2014 Local
Border Security Program Grant to reimburse overtime for highway border
security in the amount of$45,000.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
35. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
from State for training of police personnel and purchase of
training equipment
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an annual allocation payment from
the State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the amount of$29,600.43; and appropriating
funds from the State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education Account in the amount of$29,600.43 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund for training of police personnel and purchase of
training equipment.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 35.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate an annual allocation payment
from the State of Texas Law Enforcement Officer Standard and Education
Account for continuing education of officers.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
36. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating developer
fees and interest for park improvements and other related
projects
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate $341,846.87 in
developer contributions and $1,498.08 in interest earnings for a sum
of $343,344.95 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park
improvements, and other related projects.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 36.Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate funds received
from developer fees and interest earned in the Community Enrichment Fund.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
37. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement for radio control
automobile activity at Bill Witt Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with STARCAR for Bill Witt Park, in the City,
Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the premises according to City
standards.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 37.Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe
stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the lease agreement with
STARCAR for Bill Witt Park.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
38. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing financing for proposed
Bond 2014 design work
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Tax Notes, Series 2014" in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000,
levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by
law, for the payment of the obligations; prescribing the form, terms,
conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, and delivery of the obligations; authorizing the
execution of a Payment Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase
and Investment Letter; complying with the provisions of the Depository
Trust Company's Letter of Representations; and providing an effective
date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to provide funding for the
design work for the proposed Bond 2014 street projects.Ms.Sanchez said this
item will be a private placed loan and the institution offering the lowest interest
rate would win the bid.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
Council Member Scott made a motion to add the following language to the
caption:"delegating the authority and certain members of the City staff to
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execute certain documents,relating to the sale of the tax notes",seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
39. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Capital Improvement budget
to include pier"R" replacement project
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to add Project Number E13144
City Marina Replacement of Pier R; increasing revenues and
expenditures in the amount of$3,239,496.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the FY2014 Capital
Improvement Program Budget to include the replacement of the City Marina
Pier"R".There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
40. First Reading Ordinance-Engineering construction contract for
McArdle Road from Ennis Joslin Road to Whitaker Drive (Bond
2012)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by transferring $651,654.15 from
Fund 3549 Project#E12098 McArdle Road from Whitaker Drive to
Nile Drive, $65,000 from Fund 4476 Water 2009 CIP Fund Reserves,
$360,000 from Fund 4247 Wastewater 2012 CIP Fund Reserves to
Project#E12097 McArdle Road from Nile Drive to Ennis Josin;
increasing expenditures in the amount of$425,000; authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$10,653,999.40 for McArdle Road from Ennis Joslin to
Whitaker for the base bid; and executing a testing agreement with
Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of
$74,850 for McArdle Road from Ennis Joslin to Whitaker for
construction materials testing services. (Bond 2012)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 40.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
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Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to award the design and
construction projects for the McArdle Road improvements from Ennis Joslin
Road to Whitaker Drive.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:safety issues on McArdle Road;sidewalks;and working with Carriage
Park to incorporate a jersey barrier.Mayor Martinez called for comments from
the public.Abel Alonzo,Committee for Persons with Disabilities,thanked Mr.
Biles and staff for their work and sensitivity to community concerns.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
41. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Lead Ballast Revenue
Ordinance appropriating $18,526 of revenue, from the sale of lead
ballast from the Santa Maria, in the No. 1020 General Fund for
payment to Columbus Sailing Association for the cost associated with
the repair and restoration of the Nina or for staging facilities for the
Nina; and changing the FY 2013-2014 operating budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing revenue and expenditures by
$18,526 each
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 41.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$18,526 of
revenue from the sale of lead ballast from the Santa Marina to be used for
payment to the Columbus Sailing Association(CSA).There were no comments
from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 42 -54)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 51 and 54.City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta announced that Council Member Magill would abstain from the
discussion on Item 54.Council Members asked questions regarding Item 43.
42. Purchase agreement for traffic control radar detection systems
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) traffic control radar
detection systems from Twincrest Technologies, Mansfield, Texas for a
total amount of$77,920. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing
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Program. Funds have been budgeted by the Engineering Department
in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
43. Service Agreement for Maintenance of City Hall HVAC System
Motion approving a service agreement with Johnson Controls Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for maintenance of the HVAC System located at
City Hall for a total amount of$274,122 of which $24,794 is required
for the remainder of FY 2013-2014.The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program. The term of the agreement will be
sixty months. Funds are budgeted by the Facility Maintenance
Services Fund in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
44. Authorizing submission of grant application to State for
automation of police training records
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$35,000 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for
funding available under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant Program to automate Police training records; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
45. Agreement for permanent art to be located at the entrance to the
Oso Bay Learning Center and Wetland Preserve
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
documents necessary to purchase sculpture created by artist Dixie
Friend Gay for a work of permanent art created in steel and authorize
disbursement of $100,000 from the Bond Fund 3292 for such
purchase.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
46. Approval of financial advisor for phase 2 of energy projects
(Related items 24-25)
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison & Co., Inc. as
Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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47. Approving financial advisor for Proposed Bond 2014 design work
(Related items 26-27)
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Tax Notes,
Series 2014" in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
48. Reimbursement resolution for Marina "R" Pier project to allow the
City to reimburse itself for costs incurred prior to receipt of bond
proceeds (Related items 11 -12)
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing
various City improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt or taxable
obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes in an
amount not to exceed $2,600,000; authorizing other matters incident
and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
49. Amendment No. 1 to architectural design contract for fleet
maintenance heavy equipment shop roof replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Architectural Design Contract with Solka Nava
Torno, LLC from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$34,620, for a
total re-stated fee of$59,070, for Fleet Maintenance Heavy Equipment
Shop Roof for the design, bid, and construction phase services.
BOND ISSUE 2012
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
50. Amendment No. 1 to architectural design contract for the
museum roof replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Architectural Design Contract with Solka Nava
Torno, LLC from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$81,450, for a
total re-stated fee of$130,040, for Museum Roof Replacement for the
design, bid, and construction phase services. BOND ISSUE 2012.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
51. Change order authorization for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
pipeline section A, B, and C and pump stations/sedimentation
basin
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute non
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routine change orders of up to 5% of the contract value, of(1)the
construction contract with Garney Companies, Inc. for the Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2: Pipeline Sections A, B, and C for
$84,121,405, or(2)the construction contract with Oscar Renda
Contracting for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2: Pump
Stations/Sedimentation Basin for$29,167,288, if changes in plans or
specifications are necessary after the performance of the contract has
begun or if it is necessary to decrease or increase the quantity of work
to be performed or of materials, equipment, or supplies to be
furnished, for reasons creating an urgent need for the change,
including but not limited to differing site conditions, provided that(I)
funding is available for that purpose; (II)the original contract price is
not increased by cumulative change orders by more than 5 percent
(5%) of the original contract price; (Ill) a report is provided to City
Council as soon as possible afterward; and (IV)the Executive Director
of Public Works has conducted a full review of the facts and
determines, in writing, that: (a)the change is required and/or
unavoidable, and (b)time is of the essence to the extent that
immediate action must be taken in order(i)to avoid substantial delay
damages from being incurred; or(ii)to prevent significant harm from
occurring to the City's property or the City's Mary Rhodes Pipeline
Phase 2 Project.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
52. Engineering construction contract for the Bear Lane waterline
replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with Clark Pipeline Services, J.V. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$2,475,922.13, for Bear Lane
Waterline Replacement from Navigation Boulevard to Old Brownsville
Road.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
53. Agreement to accomodate the wheeling of the Colorado River
water to the Mary Rhodes pipeline
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a
contract with Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) for use of the
West Delivery System for delivery of Colorado River water to the City
of Corpus Christi.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
54. Resolution opposing wind farm development in the City's
extra-territorial jurisdiction
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Resolution opposing wind farm development in the City's extra
territorial jurisdiction
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
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