HomeMy WebLinkAbout024307 RES - 12/12/2000RESOLUTION
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, IN IMPLEMENTING THE BOND
PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000, TO
ASSURE MAXIMUM OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL
AND SMALL CONTRACTORS
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2000, the voters of Corpus Christi approved funding for street
improvements, park and recreation and museum improvements, public health and safety
improvements, seawall improvements, and a multipurpose arena (the "Bond Program"); and
WHEREAS, it is vital that the approved projects be completed in the most competent,
economical and expeditious manner within the time period promised to the voters; and
WHEREAS, local and small contractors, who are typically local contractors, provide the
maximum economic development generation for the community, and are often capable of providing
the needed services most efficiently, at the greatest value to taxpayers, with the greatest interest in
and attention to local needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. In implementing each project in the Bond Program, the City Manager is
directed to review the feasibility of structuring contract specifications and bids to maximize
opportunities for participation by local and small contractors, and to so structure said contract
specifications and bids where feasible. Every agenda item for a project in the Bond Program shall
explain how opportunities for local and small contractors are maximized.
SECTION 2. In implementing the Bond Program, the City Manager is directed to review
insurance requirements, bonding requirements, and other requirements to assure that all such
requirements are necessary to comply with law or to adequately protect the public interest.
SECTION 3. In implementing the Bond Program, the City Manager shall prepare a program
to enhance local and small contractor participation as recommended by the City Major Construction
Projects Advisory Panel.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Nea~, ~r. ~/~
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
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APPROVED THIS THE [ )__DAY OF
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
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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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