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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
COOPERATE WITH FORESTAR REAL ESTATE GROUP INC. TO
MAKE APPLICATIONS FOR REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED ZAHN ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT UNDER THE CONCEPT PROPOSED BY FORESTAR REAL
ESTATE GROUP INC., AND TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN FORESTAR REAL ESTATE GROUP INC. AND THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI THAT SETS OUT THE MUTUALLY
AGREEABLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EACH
PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Island Action Group's Capital Improvement Priorities Report
identified Packery Channel recreational improvements as the key project for future
island development, and found that more than any other project has the potential to
"drive" future development of the island;
WHEREAS, the Island Action Group identified a number of general and specific
improvements necessary to the advancement of the Island Development Plan, including
reducing traffic congestion, roads, improved beach access, landscaping, additional
infrastructure, and the next phase of capital improvements for Packery Channel;
WHEREAS, Forestar Real Estate Group is developing the Tortuga Dunes subdivision
adjacent to the property the City has leased from the General Land Office for Packery
Channel Development Area;
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of adopting a master plan for the Packery
Channel Development Area;
WHEREAS, the improvement and beautification of Zahn Road would facilitate the
ultimate development of the City's Packery Channel project;
WHEREAS, Forestar Real Estate Group has proposed a concept for the re-
construction, relocation, and widening of Zahn Road, and desires to contribute to the
project funding for the construction of these improvements,
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements to Zahn Road need to be accomplished on an
expedited schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi desires to assist Forestar Real Estate Group in
completing these improvements and expediting the construction schedule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
027858
Zahn Road Resolution 09162008
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SECTION 1. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to make applications for any
required permits and leases necessary to improve Zahn Road and related utility
infrastructure and landscaping, from SH361 to the Gulf Beach.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to negotiate an Agreement
between Forestar Real Estate Group and the City of Corpus Christi that sets out the
mutually agreeable responsibilities and obligations (including financial contributions) of
each party to the Agreement, subject to approval of Council.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa 'enry Gar e
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED as to form: September /d, 2008
R. J fining
First Assistant Cit Attorney
For the City Attorney
Zahn Road Resolution 09162008
Corpus Christi, Texas
Ile of September, 2008
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
Zahn Road Resolution 09162008
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