HomeMy WebLinkAbout023626 RES - 04/27/1999RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF THE NUECES COUNTY BOND PROGRAM RELATING
TO THE ELEVATION OF THE JFK CAUSEWAY, THE IMPROVEMENT
OF THE PACKERY CHANNEL, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NUECES
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the Packery Channel should
be improved to enhance the recreational use of Padre and Mustang Islands and the areas adjoining
the Laguna Madre which will further enhance the use of the Packery Channel and provide a pass to
the Gulf of Mexico for pleasure boats and other similar recreational purposes which constitute
improvements for park purposes pursuant to Chapter 331, Texas Local Government Code, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi hereby finds and determines that
the JFK Causeway should be improved to provide access to parks, beaches, and recreational facilities
on Padre and Mustang Islands and provide for the enhancement of recreational opportunities along
the Causeway and sport fishing in Laguna Madre which constitute improvements for park purposes
pursuant to Chapter 331, Texas Local Government Code, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that proposed Regional
Fairgrounds improvements will provide recreational and educational activities to include concerts,
youth activities, festivals, community gatherings, exhibits, and livestock shows which constitute
improvements for park purposes pursuant to Chapter 331, Texas Local Government Code, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court ofNueces County has found and determined that the
necessity to construct various park improvements within the County necessitates that it is in the
public interest to call and hold a bond election at the earliest possible date to authorize the issuance
of general obligation park bonds for the purpose hereinafter identified; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS has called an
election on Saturday, June 12, 1999, to determine whether the Commissioners Court shall be
authorized to issue general obligation park bonds of the County in the amount of $38.5 million.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the calling of this election and encourages the
citizens of Corpus Christi to participate in the election process.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports the passage of these bonds as being in the best
interests of the Citizens of Corpus Christi.
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023626
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
amuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayo
Legal form approved on ,Q, (p ,meq p -r; 1 , 1999; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
By:
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Alison Gallaway Assistant City Atto _ ey
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Corpus Christi, Texas
day of
, 1999
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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