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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 September 23, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on September 30, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of September, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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13 Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,September 23,2014 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 Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kevin Jennings gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Miles Risley,
City Attorney.
City Attorney Miles K.Risley led 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 the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Leal has been granted a
leave of absence.
(Council Member Magill arrived at 11:37 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council
Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council
Member Mark Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring September 20-27, 2014 as, "2nd Annual
National Estuaries Week”
Proclamation declaring September 23, 2014 as, "Leave It Better Than
You Found It Pledge Partner Day"
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Proclamation declaring September 27, 2014 as, "Walk'N Roll
Celebration for Disability Awareness Day"
Proclamation declaring the third week in September as, "Literacy
Week"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board,commission and committee members.
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 public.Jack Gordy spoke
regarding the Joint Land Use Study(JLUS)and stated that he did not see
where the Naval Air Station opposes the proposed windfarm.Jack Gordy,
Susie Luna Saldana,Carrie Robertson Meyer,and Dan McQueen spoke in
opposition to the southside annexation.Shane Torno and John Helm spoke in
support of the southside annexation.Juan Araiza spoke regarding the rules of
decorum and the lawsuit between the City and the Corpus Christi Firefighters'
Association.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
spoke regarding the following topics:
a. Other
1)Mr.Olson stated that he took the"Leave It As You Found It"pledge on-line
and presented the public service announcement 2)City Manager Olson
introduced the newly appointed Director of Development Services,Dan
Grimsbo.3)City Manager Olson attended the International City Management
Association(ICMA)conference and stated that based on the knowledge
received at the conference,he is going to focus on how to keep basic services
running and include an element of fun in the community to make Corpus
Christi a fun place.
H. SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM
2. Impact to Broadcast Services Regarding the Proposed APEX
Windfarm Development
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2.City Secretary Huerta stated that Council
Member Magill recused himself from the discussion on this item.Don Dunlap,
President and General Manager of South Texas Public Broadcasting System
and representing local area broadcasters,stated that the purpose of this item
is to present information on the impact the proposed APEX windfarm
development will have on broadcast services on the southside and the island.
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Mr.Dunlap stated that the local broadcasters are not against alternative
energy,but are opposed to the windfarm at Chapman Ranch because of the
location.The primary concerns of the broadcasters include: interference and
obstruction of signals on the southside and the island;multi-path and doppler
interference;obstruction to microwave paths and microwave systems;
blocking of the remote truck signals on the island;blockage from the National
Water Service signal;and funding already invested for technology for mobile
television.Mr.Dunlap also provided information on the comments made that
the turbines would create jobs;a lawsuit in the valley area regarding a
windfarm's interference to broadcasting;and a map and results of a study from
an area in Michigan that has a similar location as the proposed southside
windfarm.
Council Members asked questions regarding the proximity from the wind
turbines to broadcast towers;the communication the local broadcasters have
had with APEX;the effects the turbines will have on signals at the National
Seashore,JFK Causeway and Flour Bluff area;multi-path interference;
interference in the Kings Crossing area;and the fact that the proposed
turbines will be the closest to a major population in all of the United States.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 3-4)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Member Magill would recuse himself from the
discussion and vote on Item 3.The Council went into executive session.
3. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of theTexas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys on annexation, with
possible action and discussion in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.Council Member Loeb made a motion to
direct the City Manager that when the annexation item comes back for second
reading,staff prepare a recommendation on how to have the tax revenue from
the windfarm go to pay off the utility extensions so that the cost does not
affect the utility customers,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.Mayor Martinez announced that the second reading on
annexation will be held on September 30th.
4. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire
collective bargaining negotiations with possible discussion and action
in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
J. MINUTES:
5. Regular Meeting of September 16, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Allen
and passed unanimously.
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K. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
L. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
M. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 -22)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.The consent agenda items were passed and
approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
6. Purchase of two (2) Police Interceptor sedans
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) police interceptor sedans
from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of
$55,172.00. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-124
7. Purchase of thirty-one (31) Police Vehicles
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-one (31) police vehicles from
Sames Ford, Corpus Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. Bl-0224-14, based on lowest responsible bid for a total
expenditure of$794,185.49. Funds have been budgeted in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-125
8. Purchase of four(4)Tahoe Police Special Service Vehicles
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) Tahoe police special service
vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total
expenditure of$133,088.00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
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Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-126
9. Purchase and Lease Purchase of Backhoes five (5) in total
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) Series III Tractor Loader
Backhoes and Lease Purchase of three (3) Series IV Tractor Loader
Backhoes from Doggett Machinery of Corpus Christi, Texas, based on
lowest responsible bid in accordance with Bid Invitation BI-0237-14 for
a total amount of$364,353. The backhoe will be used by the Gas,
Park& Recreation, Water and Wastewater Department. These units
are replacement to the fleet. Funds for the purchase of(2)two tractor
loader backhoes are available in the FY 2013-2014 Capital Outlay
Budget of the Maintenance Services. Funds for the lease purchase of
three (3)tractor loader backhoes will be provided through the City's
lease/purchase financing program.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-127
10. Purchase and Lease Purchase of five (5)CNG Vehicles, one (1)
Hybrid Vehicle and four(4) Heavy Trucks
Motion approving the purchase two(2) CNG vehicles, one (1) hybrid
vehicle, four(4) heavy trucks and the lease-purchase of two (2) CNG
Vans and one(1) heavy trucks from Caldwell Country Chevrolet,
Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of$403,915.23. The award is
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds for the
purchase of the vehicles have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
Financing for the lease-purchase of the vehicles will be provided
through the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-128
11. Purchase of one (1)Wheel Loader and one (1) Skid Steer Loader
Motion approving the purchase of one (1)Wheel Loader and one (1)
Skid Steer Loader from Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas for the total amount of$97,519.53. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding for the
purchase of the loaders is available in the Fleet Maintenance Services
Fund in FY 2013-2014.
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This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-129
12. Purchase and Lease Purchase of six (6) Mowers,three(3)
Tractors and seven (7) Heavy Trucks (CNG)
Motion approving the purchase five (5) mowers, three (3) tractors, four
(4) heavy trucks (CNG), and the lease-purchase of one (1) mower, and
three (3) heavy trucks (CNG) from the following companies for the
following amounts for a total amount of $1,593,206.52. The award is
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston
Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Funding for the purchase of
mowers, tractors and heavy trucks are available in the Capital Outlay
Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund and the Municipal
Information System Fund. Financing for the lease-purchase of mower
and heavy trucks will be provided through the City's lease-purchase
financing contractor.
John Deere Company Houston Freightliner Kubota Tractor
Corp.
Cary, NC Houston, TX Torrance, CA
Items 1, 2, & 3 Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Items 10 & 11
$118,389.52 $1,391,583.00 $83,234.00
Grand Total: $1,593,206.52
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-130
13. Purchase and Lease of five (5) Excavators
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) excavators and the lease
purchase of one (1) excavator from Doggett Machinery, Corpus Christi,
TX for the total amount of$221,674.00. The award is based on the
lowest responsible bid in accordance to Bid Invitation BI-0223-14.
Funding for the purchase of excavators is available in the Fleet
Maintenance Services Fund in FY 2013-2014. Funds for the lease
purchase of excavator will be provided through the City's lease
purchase financing program.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-131
14. Purchase of one (1) Forklift
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Forklift from American
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Material Handling, Inc. Watkinsville, GA for the total amount of
$58,863.00. The award is based on the lowest responsible bid in
accordance with Bid Invitation BI-0226-14. Funding for the purchase of
the forklift is available in Fleet Maintenance Services Fund in FY 2013-
2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-132
15. Approving new rental and recreational use fees for fiscal year
2014-2015
Resolution adding new rental and recreational use fees for fiscal year
2014-2015 and providing for publication; effective date; and severance
of the same.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030288
16. Approving engineering contract amendment no. 2 for water
program management
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the engineering contract with URS Corporation of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$250,000 for a total restated
fee not to exceed $550,000 for Water Program Management.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-133
17. Approving amendment no. 1 to the engineering services contract
for the Nueces Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow
Monitoring 2014-2015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount
of$97,687, for a total restated fee of$192,292 for the Nueces Bay
System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring 2014-2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-134
18. Resolution to acknowledge the Homeless Housing and Service
Program funding from TDHCA to the Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
Resolution to acknowledge the current FY2014-2015 funding
allocation of$199,843 provided by the Texas Department of Housing
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and Community Affairs to Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. for the
Homeless Housing and Services Program; and to have each City
Council member submit a TDHCA"Uniform Previous Participation
Form".
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030289
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
and reimbursement funds from Texas State Library and Archives
Commission for special library services (1st Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept grants from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission ("TSLAC") in the amount of$8,373 for the
Impact Grant, in the amount of$37,226 for the Special Projects Grant,
in the amount of$4,822 for the Edge Implementation Reimbursement
Program, and in the amount of$3,000 for the Texas Reads Grant; and
appropriating $53,421 from TSLAC in the Library Grants Fund No.
1068.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030290
20. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
amendment no. 2 of the Federal Aviation Administration grant for
upgrading security and perimeter road systems at the airport(1st
Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance appropriating $92,864 from the Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-048-2011, Amendment No. 2, in
the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund to upgrade security
and perimeter road systems at Corpus Christi International Airport;
changing the FY 2013-2014 capital budget adopted by Ordinance No.
029916 by increasing revenues and expenditures by$92,864.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030291
21. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Federal Aviation
Administration grant funds for taxiway improvements at the
airport(1st Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance appropriating $6,500,000 from the Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-051-2014 in the No. 3020 Airport
Capital Improvement Fund to rehabilitate Taxiways B, B1, B2, B3, B4
and B5 at Corpus Christi International Airport; changing the FY
2013-2014 capital budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by
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increasing revenues and expenditures by$6,500,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030292
22. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Capital Improvement
Budget to accelerate funding for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
due to change in fiscal year(1st Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by accelerating funding for the
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 in the amount of$14,000,000 from
Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2014; and increasing expenditures in
the amount of$14,000,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030293
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 23)
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from
Single-Family to Neighborhood Commercial and Multi-family at
7901 South Padre Island Drive
Case No. 0814-01 Gladys Mattie Smith Marital Trust, Patricia Peterson
Nuss and Chris Ann Peterson Brown: A change of zoning from "RS-6"
Single Family 6 to"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract
1 and "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District on Tract 2 resulting in a change to
the Future Land Use Plan. The property is described as being 14.24
acres out of Lots 23 and 24, Section 28, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, located south of Williams Drive between Ennis
Joslin Road and Paul Jones Avenue.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 13, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 1 and "RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District on Tract 2.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Gladys Mattie Smith Marital Trust, Patricia Peterson
Nuss and Chris Ann Peterson Brown ("Owners"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 14.24-acre tract of land out of Lots 23
and 24, Section 28, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District on Tract 1 and to the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District
on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
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deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for commercial development and the construction of a student
housing development.Ms.Gunning stated that the Planning Commission and
staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed.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 McIntyre and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 24-25)
24. Second Reading Ordinance -Adopting the Proposed FY
2014-2015 Operating Budget(1st Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget for the ensuing
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014; to be filed with the County
Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and providing
for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the
second reading of the FY2014-2015 Operating Budget,with proposed revenues
of$824,137,546 and proposed expenditures of$830,367,690.Mr.Houlihan
stated that the attachment sheet includes the amendments made at the last
meeting.There were no comments from the public.In response to a council
member,Mr.Houlihan stated that the authorized number of police officers is
449.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030294
25. Second Reading Ordinance -Adjusting Water,Wastewater and
Gas Rates (1st Reading 9/16/14)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, regarding
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water, gas and wastewater rates and fees; water laboratory charges;
compressed natural gas rates and charges; providing for publication,
providing for severance, and providing effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to adjust the
water,wastewater and gas rates that support the FY2014-2015 budget.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed
on second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030295
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -311
26. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the Capital Improvement
Budget for fiscal year 2014-2015
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$265,257,900.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 26.Assistant City Manager Gus Gonzalez
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the first reading of the
FY2014-2015 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning(CIP)Guide.
Mr.Gonzalez said the purpose of the planning guide is to identify,prioritize,
fund and construct projects that are needed to enhance the quality of life for
the community.Mr.Gonzalez referred to a powerpoint presentation including
the total funding breakdown for the capital improvement program;the year 1
program highlights and funding sources for the Airport,Park and Recreation,
Public Facilities,Public Health and Safety,Streets,Gas;Storm Water,Water,
Water Supply.The Wastewater component of approximately$47 million will not
be provided until after the discussion on the consolidation of the wastewater
treatment plan.
Council members asked questions regarding the following topics:an update
on the Flour Bluff Collection Station and Gollihar Outflow box;land acquisition
for Flour Bluff Collection Station;the use of storm water unrestricted reserves
to buy down the water rates;funding support for projects should Bond 2014,
Propositions 1 and 2 pass;the elimination of the wastewater component from
the capital budget;and improvements to address litter at the Gollihar Outflow.
Council Member Scott made a motion to direct the City Manager to add the
wastewater tab to the CIP,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana
requested that the Council remember that the decisions they make impact the
taxpayers.Abel Alonzo commended Mr.Gonzalez and staff for their
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commitment to do what is best for the City.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Scott
Nay: 1 - Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating fund proceeds in the
City's Capital Improvement Program Funds
Ordinance appropriating funds as detailed in Attachment 1
summarized as follows:
$19,293.27 in AIRPORT interest earnings for the City's match for
future FAA Grant Projects; $201,380.61 in BOND PROCEED interest
earnings for Bayfront, Public Facilities, Fire, Police, Public Health and
Safety, Sanitary Landfill, Convention Center, Parks, and Streets for the
stated bond projects not yet complete, similar projects to be approved
by City Council or the payment of debt service; $272,814.59 in
UTILITY REVENUE BOND interest earnings for the support of the
City's approved Capital Improvement Program; $135,529.63 in
SPECIALTY BOND PROCEED interest earnings for Sales Tax Bonds
for the Seawall, Packery Channel Bonds, and Energy Efficiency Bonds
for the stated bond projects not yet complete, the support of the City's
approved Capital Improvement Program, specific military supported
projects and as determined by the Type A Board; and appropriating
$239,234.33 in OTHER UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS for Street
Assessments, Construction Yard Lease Rental, Sale of Scrap, and
Texas Department of Transportation Refund for the repair of city street
due to private construction and other street expenses to be approved
by City Council; and Changing the FY 2014 Capital Improvement
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to increase expenditures by
total of$868,252.43.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funding from
various sources in the amount of$868,252.43,which can be used for approved
projects and debt service payments. 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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
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28. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for Corpus Christi
Downtown Revitalization Alliance (CCDRA) Development Director
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 in the Parking Improvement Fund
1040 from Parking Meter Collection revenue for payment to the
Corpus Christi Downtown Revitalization Alliance and changing the
FT2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by
increasing expenditures in the Parking Improvement Fund by$30,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$300,000 from the Parking Improvement
Fund for payment to the Corpus Christi Downtown Revitalization Alliance to
hire a Development Director to apply for and obtain grants for revitalization
efforts.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb,Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds to pay for
emergency repairs to Police Department roof.
Ordinance appropriating $267,214.82 from the unreserved fund
balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for emergency repairs to the
roof of the Police Department; and changing the FY 2013-2014
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing
expenditures by$267,214.82.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Assistant Director of Budget Eddie
Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funds for the
emergency repair of the Police Department building roof in the amount of
$267,214.82.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
30. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to refund
wastewater lot/acreage fees paid (1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance appropriating $5,928.97 from the No. 4220 Wastewater
Trunk System Trust Fund to refund Jack R. Day, Jr., the wastewater
lot/acreage fee paid since wastewater services are not available nor
will it be available within the next 5 years as related to Oak Terrace
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Unit 2, Block 4, Lot 6A.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$5,928.97 from
the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund to refund Jack R.Day,Jr.the
wastewater lot/acreage fee paid since wastewater services are not available
nor will be available within the next five(5)years.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance -Approving a wastewater
reimbursement agreement and appropriating funds for property
located on the south side along Holly Road, east of Rodd Field
Road (SH 357)and west of Encino Drive.
Ordinance authorizing execution of a wastewater collection line
extension construction and reimbursement agreement("Agreement")
with Palm Land Investment, Inc. ("Developer"), for the construction of
a wastewater collection line and appropriating $243,846.90 from the
No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the execution of a
wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement with Palm Land Investment,Inc.for the construction of a
wastewater collection line in the amount of$243,846.90.Mr.Grimsbo stated
that the total project is$498,711.04,and at this time,the City can only
reimburse$243,846.90 from current funds available.In response to Mayor
Martinez,Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van Vleck stated that the funds
should be available within the next 8 to 9 months and staff is discussing an
option to transfer funds from the water trust fund to the wastewater trust fund.
There were no comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 32 -37)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council members asked
questions regarding Item 32.
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32. Approving a construction contract and an engineering contract
for construction observation services for the Wastewater Service
Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and Man-hole Ring and
Cover Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with RCM Constructors, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$657,391 for the Wastewater Service Line
Repair and Clean-out Installation and Manhole Ring and Cover
Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015 for the base bid and to execute an
engineering contract with Engineering & Construction Management
Services, LLCof Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$69,300, for
the Wastewater Service Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and
Manhole Ring and Cover Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015 for
construction observation services.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
33. Purchase Six Months End of Lease Extension from ePlus for
Mobile Data Terminals used by Public Safety
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to purchase six months end of lease extension
from ePlus of Herndon, Virginia for 207 Public Safety mobile data
terminals in the amount of$31,643.43 per month for a total cost of
$189,860.58. Funds are available in the MIS FY2013-2014 budget.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
34. Purchase of Localizer Array System for the Corpus Christi
International Airport
Motion approving the purchase of a localizer array system for the
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) with Thales ATM, U.S.,
Overland Park, Kansas, based on sole source for the total amount of
$268,612.00. Ninety (90) percent of the project is funded through a
Federal Administration Grant with a ten (10) percent local match.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
35. Installation of Monitors for the Multi-User Flight Information
Display System
Motion approving the installation of twenty nine (29) monitors and
related materials at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) for
the Multi-User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) from
MCFSA LTD., San Antonio, Texas in accordance with the State of
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Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total expenditure of
$155,050.00. Funds have been budgeted in the Airport Fund No. 4610
in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
36. Approving a legal services contract with Tim Brown for general
water issues
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a legal
services agreement with Timothy L. Brown to advise the City on water
rights and general water law issues, at monthly rate of$7,000 plus
expenses.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
37. Approval of Tax Abatement Guidelines
Resolution adopting the City's Guidelines and Criteria for
Granting Tax Abatements
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 38)
38. Economic Development Overview
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of economic development.
Ms.Barrera provided an overview of the comprehensive community economic
policy statement.Roland Mower,President&CEO of the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation,provided a review of the current
local incentives that are frequently used,the state and federal incentives;and
the ten(10)focus areas of the Regional Economic Development Strategies.Ms.
Barrera presented the regional economic development funding and recent
strategic planning efforts.David Spillane,Principal with Goode and Clancy,
presented an overview of the analysis for Plan CC,the comprehensive plan
and a schedule for the Corpus Christi Downtown Area Development Plan.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:manufacturing being
one of the emerging economic sectors;a studying on alndata.com showing
Corpus Christi rental rates are the second highest in the state;an article in the
Chicago Tribune highlighting Corpus Christi;the affordable housing crisis;
gap financing for tax increment financing districts(TIF);infill redevelopment
policy discussions;addressing the property maintenance code;and abatement
practices.
Council members recognized Roland Mower for his service to the community.
S. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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