HomeMy WebLinkAbout030004 RES - 11/12/2013Resolution Approving the Staples Street Station of the
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority as a
Station or Terminal Complex under the provisions of
Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code.
Whereas, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (the "RTA ") is a
metropolitan transit authority operating under Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation
Code;
Whereas, the Staples Street Station across the street from City Hall has been
operated as a major transit facility for passengers utilizing the busses and trolleys
operated by the RTA since 1990;
Whereas, the RTA plans to expand the Staples Street Station to accommodate
more busses and passengers, provide a customer service center and RTA
administration space, and include office space for the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Nueces County and other tenants active in the downtown area; and
Whereas, the uses of the Staples Street Center will be consistent with the
comprehensive plan of the City and the City's Unified Development Code; and
Whereas, the development of the Staples Street Center will include additional
uses such as the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Nueces County, and other
tenants requires designation of Staples Street Center as a station or terminal complex
under Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City hereby approves the RTA's Staples Street Center as a
station or terminal complex under Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code with
such uses as shall be consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and Unified
Development Code and approves the location of the Staples Street Center as to
conformity with the comprehensive plan or general plan of the City. For the purposes of
this Resolution, the Staples Street Center is defined as that area bound by Staples
Street, Leopard Street, Artesian Street and Mestina Street in downtown Corpus Christi.
ATTEST:
CITY .F RPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
By :,
City Secretary Nelda Martinez, ► ayor
INDEXED
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelly Alien
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
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