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SUPPORTING THE PARK ROAD 22 BRIDGE PROJECT AND
COMMITMENT OF NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE BRIDGE
PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF THE PADRE ISLAND CANAL SYSTEM
AND ASSOCIATED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the tourism industry drives approximately 7.2 million visitors to the Corpus
Christi area each year; and
WHEREAS, a majority of those visitors generate economic activity on Upper Padre
Island in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Upper Padre Island is home to some of the most stunning beachfront on
the Texas Gulf Coast and is home to attractions such as Mustang Island State Park,
J.P. Luby Park, Packery Channel, Bob Hall Pier, and the Padre Island National
Seashore; and
WHEREAS, a private development has been proposed on Upper Padre Island that will
include a significant mixed-use development built around a series of new canals that will
connect Lake Padre to the Laguna Madre through the existing canal system by the
creation of a new connector system; and
WHEREAS, a critical component of this proposed development includes a new bridge
along Park Road 22 that would allow for water flow between the east and west canal
systems that would bring environmental benefits to these water systems and allow for
boat access under Park Road 22 which would generate additional boating opportunities
for citizens of and visitors to Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, implementation of these project components would require a partnership
between the public and private sectors which would require a public investment in the
Park Road 22 Bridge infrastructure that would allow for private investment in the canal
system and associated mixed-use development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City of Corpus Christi supports the Park Road 22 Bridge Project which
would be a catalyst for private development for the Upper Padre Island community.
Section 2. The City of Corpus Christi agrees to: (a) commit the 1.4 million dollars
approved as part of the Bond 2004 Capital Improvement Program to the Park Road 22
Bridge Project; and (b) identify the funding necessary to complete the Park Road 22
Bridge Project.
Section 3. The City Council requests that the Project Developer work with the City
Manager to develop an implementation plan and schedule that sets an achievable path
to making the proposed project concept a reality.
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ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM on the
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Carlos Valdez
City Attorney
Joe Ad me
Mayor
day of September, 2011.
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Larry R. Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
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