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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
FEBRUARY 22, 2000
2:00 P.M.
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Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by Reverend Ned F. Bowersox, Church of the Good Shepard Episcopal.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
MINUTES:
Approval of Regular Meeting of February 15, 2000. (Attachment # 1 )
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BOARDS & COMMrI'I'EE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
Airport Board
Arts and Cultural Commission
C.C. Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
C.C, Regional Economic Development Board
Intergovernmental Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
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MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council
will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass
an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure rather than a two
reading ordinance; or may modify the action specified. A motion to
reconsider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a
subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
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The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been
discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without
being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in
which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual
consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiting separate
discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one
vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
(At this point the Council will vote on a~ motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services agreement with Coym, Rehmet, Gutierrez
Engineering, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $37,306 for the
Buckingham Estates Lift Station project. (Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Malek, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed
$224,985 for the Gas Department Gas-Fired Building Chiller
Replacement Project. (Attachment # 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 4 to the contract for engineering/consulting services
with Shiner, Moseley & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$20,000 for Pre-Planning for Post-Hurricane/Disaster Recovery
Operations project. (Attachment # 5)
Resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings by the City to
condemn fee simple title to: two tracts of land out of Lot 3, Section 8,
Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,859 s.f. and (b) 32,978 s.f. and (c)
1,933 s.f. of land out of Lot 5, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, as
shown of the attached exhibits A, B, & C, from the owners, Frances
Snyder, Individually, and Bryan Lee Holmes and Mark Snyder Holmes
as co-trustees of the Paul Snyder Testamentary Trust, to construct
street and utility improvements as part of the Kostoryz Road Project
and for other municipal purposes. (Attachment # 6)
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First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with Bayfest, Inc., to conduct a
festival and related activities on the sidewalks, medians, and seawall
along Shoreline Boulevard from IH 37 to the Convention Center
Complex; the Barge Dock and adjacent bay waters; and the vacant
city block bounded by Resaca, Fitzgerald, Chaparral and Water
Streets, in consideration of Bayfest paying a one-time $250 permit
fee and 100% of the cost of city services for event support, except
that in 2000 only Bayfestwiil pay 75% of police overtime costs; giving
Bayfest exclusive use of the premises for 4 days and nonexclusive
use for 21 days during a set period for each of the five years, as
shown in the lease beginning September 18, 2000. (Attachment # 7)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with Baylest, Inc. for the use of
the Grande-Grossman House, located at 1517 N. Chaparral, thewest
of 30' by the north 20' of Lot 4, the west of 30' of Lot 5, the east 50' by
north 20' of Lot 9, Beach Addition, Block 61, in Heritage Park, Corpus
Christi, Nueces County, together with all improvements thereon as
their business offices, in consideration of Baylest, Inc. paying a
monthly fee of $478. (Attachment # 8)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a fifteen year lease with
MDC, Inc. (MDC) authorized by Ordinance No. 023806, which: (a)
decreases the premises to 80,134 s.f. fronting Pinson Drive on the
west side of the airport, substitutes new exhibits A, B, C, J, and K; (b)
increases the initial term by eight months to include construction time;
(c) authorizes the sublessee to remedy all defaults; (d) clarifies that
MDC'S pollution clean-up liability is limited to pollution it or its
sublessee causes; and (e) clarifies the type of environmental
assessment to be conducted prior to start of construction; MDC is
authorized to sublease the premises to Airborne Freight Corporation
under the same terms and conditions. (Attachment # 9)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a fifty-nine year lease with St. James Episcopal
School to construct an aerial enclosed pedestrian bridge or skywalk
across the Carancahua Street right-of-way between the main school
building on the east side and the annex building on the west side of
Carancahua Street in consideration of the payment of $940 in rent for
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the first four year term, with the rent for subsequent five year terms
being adjusted based upon the consumer price index. (Attachment
# 10)
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Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee, to execute a five year lease with the Lady Lex Museum on
the Bay Association ("Museum") to berth the U.S.S. Lexington for its
operation as a museum on a portion of the submerged lands patented
to the City in January 1924, being roughly bounded by Breakwater
Avenue, Bridgeport Avenue, the Breakwater, and the Bay, and a
portion of the adjacent beach, as shown on the attached exhibit A, in
consideration of the museum paying $1 per year, in advance.
(Attachment # 11 )
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
12.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the agreement with the Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to increase the number
of members of the Executive Board from twelve to fourteen by
appointing the Mayor and County Judge as ex-officio directors.
(Attachment # 12)
13.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with B. E. Beecroft Company, Inc. for a total fee
not to exceed $804,000 forthe Discovery Hall Addition to the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History. (Attachment # 13)
14.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with EMA Services, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed
$124,450 to develop a "Competitive Action Plan" for the Water and
Wastewater Departments. (Attachment # 14)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas
Department of Transportation in the estimated amount of$139,663.74
for construction of the McArdle Road Phase 1 Improvements
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(Everhart Road to Weber Road) and associated drainage work.
(Attachment # 15)
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 023702 which adopted the FY99-
00 Budget to reduce revenues, expenditures, and the corresponding
appropriation for Self-Insurance Fund No. 5410 and increase same
for Group Health Insurance Fund No. 5510, by $1,000,000, and
adjust the contribution to said funds by other contributing funds
accordingly; to transfer $683,121 to Group Health Insurance Fund No.
5510 from other funds; to appropriate $2,041,300 in Group Health
Insurance Fund No. 5510 to meet increased Group Health Insurance
costs; to authorize the City Manager to make transfers and
adjustments within individual funds to implement the above actions.
(Attachment # 16)
Consideration of Reynaldo Madrigal's appeal of the Cable
Communications Commission's ruling of November3, 1999 regarding
set times for repeat programming on the Public Access Channel.
(Attachment # 17)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in orderto discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the
Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the
section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive
session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer,
Planned Executive Session and Related Action
Notice is given specifically that the City Council expects to go into
executive session during this meeting regarding the following
additional matter:
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 to consult with the City's attorney about the City's legal rights
and remedies in connection with the Lake Texana Pipeline Project,
with possible discussion and action in open session.
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20.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding City of San Benito et al v. PG&E Gas
Transmission, Texas Corporation et al, No. 96-12-7404-A, 107th
District Court, Cameron County, Texas, with possible discussion and
action related thereto in open session.
REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities,' request by Council for information or reports from Staff,'
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff,' constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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O. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 3:00 p.m., February 18 ,2000.
City Secretary
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NOTE:
The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home
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Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings.
Symbols used to highlight action item that implement
council priority issues.
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City Council
Priority Issues
Improvement
in Delivery of Basic Services - Trash, Brush & Debris
in Delivery of Basic Services - Street & Road Maintenance
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Park Maintenance
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Animal Control
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Quality Water
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services * Lighting
Expansion of the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center
Capital Improvements Bond Issue
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Successful Implementation of Crime Control District Objectives
Community Oriented Policing
Economic Development Plan
Storm Water Utility/Drainage
Completion of Airport Improvements
Assessment of Street Needs (Planned Street Program)
Northside Plan
Additional Golf Course
Youth Crime Initiatives
O Environmental Compliance
t~CDBG Funding Assessment
~Privatizing Services
~_~lmprovement of Citizen Response System
Creation of a "Development Center"
Residential Communities Involved in Park Development
Bayfront Development Plan
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
February 15, 2000
12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ram6n
ABSENT
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Father Mark Haas, Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member John
Longoria.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval
of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 8, 2000. A motion was made and passed
to approve the minutes as presented.
Mayor Neal announced the following executive sessions:
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding City of Corpus Christi v.
Manhattan Construction Company et al, No. 94-6459-A, 28~h District Court, Nueces County,
Texas;
· pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 regarding purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of the Frost Bank Building on Leopard or other real property for
a city emergency operations center and other city operations, with possible discussion and
action in open session;
· pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 regarding City of Corpus
Christi, Condemnor v. Leona Estes, No. 99-61770-4, County Court at Law No. 4, Nueces
County, Texas with possible discussion and action in open session;
· pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding City of San Benito et al v.
PG&E Gas Transmission. Texas Corporation et at, No. 96-12-7404-A, 107~ District Court,
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Cameron County, Texas. with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Neal read the proclamations and then he called for petitions from the audience.
Ms. Gall Hoffman, 3442 Paradise Dr., said she is executive director of Associated General
Contractors. She commended the Council and staff for their efforts to streamline the budget, adding
that she heartily endorses any efforts to encourage economic development in Corpus Christi.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, questioned whether staff had provided a report to the
Council on statutory lirnitations on the use of sales tax monies for economic development. City
Attorney Bray replied that he furnished that report to the Council on October 12, 1999. Mr. Hasker
added that while the Council members received new chairs, the city cannot afford to finish a
playground. He questioned the idea behind building a playground on a median between the
northbound and southbound lanes of Shoreline Boulevard.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said a fact that was left out of the support material for Item
I2 on the day's agenda was that the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association was one of the main
reasons for the formation of the industrial district. Mr. O'Brien also discussed delays that have
occurred in producing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). He said that under the
law the city was supposed to have the CAFR published by about November 29, 1999. He questioned
what is happening in the Finance Department and ~vhether the Council will take any actions to
correct the situation.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, said Central Power and Light is going to make the ratepayers
pay for their mistakes, and he criticized Brown & Root Company.
Mr. Foster Edwards, 118 Alta PlaTa~ CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors, said
they recognize that the upcoming city budget process will be difficult. However, their organization
wishes to support the Council, particularly in their efforts to promote economic development.
Mr. Abet Alonzo, I701 Thames, said the city is not growing because it is not willing to pay
the price for growth. He said the Council needs to be united--not divided--in its efforts.
Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2-9). Council members and
audience members requested that Items 4 and 7 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary. Chapa
polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
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2. M2000-043
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-eight computers from Compaq Computer
Corporation, Houston, Texas to be used by the Central Library in accordance with the State
of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total of $53,960. Funds are available through
a Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
M2000-044
Motion approving a supply agreement with Calgon Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA, for
approximately 180 tons of liquid cationic polymer solution in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0046-00 based on low bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $142,200. The
term of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to
two additional twelve month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. The Water Department will use the chemical for water supply
treatment. Funds have been budgeted for FY99-00.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
5.a. RESOLUTION NO. 023941
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a supplemental
environmental project agreement with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission, which will provide a contribution of $350,000 from Koch Industries Inc., for
the purchase of an ~'Emergency 1" hazardous material response vehicle.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria. and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023942
Ordinance appropriating $350,000 received from Koch Industries Inc. in Account No. 1050-
00000-20-806091, TNRCC-SEP Account, to purchase an "Emergency 1" hazardous material
response vehicle.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, GarretL Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye";
Gonzales absent.
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5 .c. M2000-046
Motion approving the purchase of a hazardous materials response vehicle from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), for the total amount of $350,419.50. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with HGAC. The hazardous
materials response vehicle will be used by the Fire Department. Funds are available through
a Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission grant.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria. and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 023943
Resolution authorizing the City's Fire Chief to execute an amendment to an existing
supplemental environmental project agreement with the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission that will provide an additional $150,000 to be contributed by
Koch Industries Inc. to purchase site-specific alerting device systems for at-risk areas in and
around chemical industries in the Corpus Christi/Nueces County area.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria. J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023944
Ordinance appropriating $150,000 received from Koch Industries Inc. and $304.07 of interest
in Account No. 1050-00000-806090, TNRCC-SEP account, to purchase site-specific alerting
device systems for at-risk areas in and around chemical industries in the Corpus
Christi/Nueces County area under the Corpus Ckristi/Nueces County Local Emergency
Planning Committee' s emergency response and communications during hazardous material
incidents program.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kirmisom B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting '~Aye";
Gonzales absent.
M2000-048
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services
agreement with Urban Engineering for a total fee not to exceed $161,780 for the odor control
improvements at various lift stations (Wooldridge Road, Williams Drive, Everhart
Road/Staples Street, Country Club Area): the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant;
and the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant: and for the rehabilitation improvements at the
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longofia. J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
9.a. M2000-049
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$348,509 from the U.S. Department of Justice-Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding
eligible under the FY 2000 Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and to execute related
documents.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023945
Ordinance appropriating $348,509 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the No. 1050 State/Federal Grants Fund to purchase marked vehicles and law
enforcement equipment for the Police Deparmaent; authorizing the transfer of $38,723 from
the No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust Fund and appropriating it in the No. 1050 State/Federal
Grants Fund as the grant match.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, B. Longoria. J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye":
Gonzales absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 4, purchase of technical support services.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien questioned the need for those technical support services. He said the agenda
support material on March 24, 1998, stated that the price for the contract with Arthur Andersen
includes the provision for training services for city staff to use the PeopleSoft system. He said staff
needs to have accurate financial information, particularly as they prepare for a new budget process.
Mr. Ogilvie Gericke, Acting MIS Director, replied that this contract with Oracle Corporation
is just for database management. During the one-year contract, Oracle will provide the city with 24-
hour telephone, Intemet and technical support, as well as upgrades, maintenance of leases and other
electronic services. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. M2000-045
Motion approving the purchase of tecknical support services from Oracle Corporation for a
total annual cost of $34,920. The term of services will be twelve months and includes
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software license and services for Oracle database.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Gonzales absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 7, Padre Island pumping plant improvements.
Responding to Council Member Garrett, Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services, said
that at the time of the bid opening, three of the bidders did not include an item requested in the bid
proposal and a fourth bidder also did not have a complete submittal; consequently, all four bids were
considered to be irregular. Subsequently, all bidders submitted the necessary information within the
required five days, and Bracco Construction was the low bidder. City Attorney Bray said staff
studied this issue at great length and determined that the Council has the discretion to accept the
Bracco bid. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. M2000-047
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction conlract in
the amount of $306,650 with Bracco Construction Inc. for Phase 1 of the Padre Island
Pumping Plant improvements: ground storage tank installation project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Kinnison, B. Longoria. J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye": Gonzales absent.
Mayor Neal referred to Item 10, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
10.
Case No. 0100-04. King's Crossing Realty: A change of zoning from an "R-2" Multiple
Dwelling District to an "R-1C" One-family Dwelling District on King's Crossing Unit 1,
Phase 1, Block 28, Lot 1 and Block 39, Lot 1, located approximately 400 feet south of Lens
Drive and 400 feet west of Cimarron Boulevard.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"R-1C' District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Colmenero made a motion
to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 023946
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by King's Crossing Realty by changing
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the zoning map in reference to Lot 1, Block 28, and Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing Unit
1, Phase 1, from "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to "R-1C" One-family Dwelling District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Garrett and
Gonzales absent.
Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda.
The first presentation, Item 11, was regarding the bond issue 2000 program and process. City
Manager Garcia explained that the proposed bond issue consists of about $100 million that will be
presented to the voters in November 2000. He noted that about half of the bonds will be sales tax
supported and the other half supported by ad valorem taxes. He said the Council has received a
presentation on the sales tax portion, which is proposed to fund a multi-purpose arena and repairs
to the seawall.
Deputy City Manager Noe utilized a computer presentation to discuss the ad valorem tax
supported bond proposal. He reviewed the history, of this bond program, which consists of the
following: streets-S30.6 million; public health and safety-S9.8 million; public facilities-S1.7 million;
and park and recreation-$10.9 million, for a total of $53 million.
Mr. Noe then reviewed each of the projects in the bond program and he and other staff
members responded to Council members' questions. The projects are as follows: #1-new fire station
at Yorktown and Rodd Field at the Cayo del Oso; #1 A-a new 24-hour modular fire substation to be
constructed on Mustang Island; #2-a new animal and vector control facility at the City Service
Center on Holly Road; #3-four police substations throughout the city; #4-ADA and other
improvements at city fire stations; #5-Phase 1 of a combined fire/police public safety facility; #6-
reroofing the Health Department building; #7-renovate existing senior and recreation centers; #8-
development and improvements to five city-wide youth sports facilities; #9-improvements to the
HEB public tennis center pavilion; #10-renovation and development of 19 neighborhood parks.
Additional projects are: # 11 -addition and renovation at the Northwest Branch Public Library;
# 12 -museum fire suppression system; # 13 -museum heating and air conditioning control system; # 14-
sidewalk accessibility improvements (ADA); #15-17-instatlation of 20 new traffic signals at
congested and high-accident locations, and modernization and coordination of 20 existing wood pole
signals; and # 18-21-city participation in Texas Department of Transportation projects. Street projects
include neighborhood street reconstruction ($4.8 million); street overlays ($5.02 million); and
improvements to area streets ($10.9 million).
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Mr. Noe said that additional projects that have been identified by the Council include
improvements to Cliff Maus Drive ($2.1 million); a nine-hole golf course addition at the Oso Golf
Course ($1.35 million); and improvements to Home Road from Kostoryz to Crosstown.
Following additional comments by Council members, City Manager Garcia said that a few
months ago staff presented two options to the Councii--a $40 million bond issue and a $53 million
bond issue. He said the Council directed staff to proceed with developing a $53 million package, and
staff believes that the package they are presenting meets the highest priority needs in the community
with the guidelines set by the Council for a reasonable property tax increase.
Mayor Neal said that for the most part the projects presented by staff do not commence
construction for another three to four years. He noted that the Council has heard many complaints
about the delay in completing the 1986 bond program. A discussion followed about building a
modular fire station on Yorktown Boulevard and related costs.
The Mayor then discussed specific funding amounts associated with a proposal he was
making for a three-year bond package that would result in projects being constructed by the end of
2003, which totals approximately $23 million (about $14 million in the first year and about $9
million in the second year). Mr. Garcia replied that staff will need to review the Mayor' s proposal.
He referred to a chart illustrating projected tax rates for debt service for a $53 million bond issue.
Mr. Garcia noted that the city has virtually no debt capacity until 2004-05, which is part of the reason
staff backloaded the bond issue the way they did.
Council Member Kinnison said he had a philosophical problem with asking the taxpayers
to vote for something that wiI1 not be constructed until 2005, 2006, or 2007. He said he would prefer
considering a package of projects that can be completed in three years and which are affordable,
which means that the projects will have to be prioritized. Council Member Colmenero echoed Mr.
Kirmison's comments about the need for a shorter-term bond package, which affects citizens' trust
in the Council that they are able to deliver services.
Mr. Garcia said staff can bring back a list of projects that can be completed or under
substantial construction in 36 months. However, he noted, the list of projects will be substantially
smaller and will have a greater impact on the ad valorem tax increase, which he and Mr. Noe
explained. A discussion ensued.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria commented about the importance of long-term
planning, particularly for future Councils. Council Member Cooper said she did not want the bond
package to fall because it is too ambitious. and she asked staff to explain what the effect would be
on the average taxpayer with staff s proposed program versus a scaled-down program.
Council Member John Longofia pointed out that there is an additional 1/Sth cent sales tax
that is available. Mr. Garcia urged the Council to keep in mind that the city will be obligated to
continue paying for the officers and civilian personnel that have been hired as part of the Crime
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Control District. He suggested that anything they do additionally not add to that burden but go
straight into facilities and assets.
Council Member Scott said that at some point the city needs to find a way to fund economic
development endeavors, such as a I/8th cent tax. Mr. Kinnison commented that the city also has an
ad valorem tax that is connected with operating and maintenance costs and future Councils will be
under pressure to raise tax rates to meet General Fund costs. Mr. Colmenero reiterated the need to
reevaluate and prioritize the projects so the voters can support them.
Mayor Neat called for a brief recess.
Upon reconvening, Mr. Noe reviewed staffs suggestions regarding the schedule of activities
in preparation for the bond election on November 7, 2000, including joint meetings with other
governmental jurisdictions and town hail meetings. He said that after those meetings, the Council
could in April and May finalize the general obligation bond package, the arena sales tax proposal,
and the seawail sales tax proposal. Following that, a citizen campaign committee could begin
working to promote the election. He also discussed the requirements regarding formalizing the
election and establishing the ballot language. He added that staff will provide information on a
smailer-scaled bond package in a few weeks.
The second presentation, Item 12, was an overview of industrial districts and their associated
contracts. Mr. Utter explained that industrial districts are an agreement between a city and an
industry not to annex that industry.. He explained the history of the formation of industrial districts
in 1981-82, when the City Council and certain industries (those located along the port and in the
northwest) negotiated a master industrial district agreement.
Mr. Utter said the original industrial district contracts contained the following elements
which have remained basically constant with each renewal term: industry was protected from
annexation for seven years; no zoning, building inspection, or platting requirements were enforced
against the industry (although a plan for water, sewer, and drainage was required); the industry paid
for city utilities at outside-city-limits rates; the industry was required to make payments in lieu of
taxes to the city, which he explained; and the industry had to be a member of the Terminal Refinery
Fire Company or make an additional payment to the city for fire protection.
Mr. Utter explained that in November 1994 the Council approved a renewal of the industrial
district agreements with a number of changes as follows: the term of the existing agreement is 10
years rather than seven years; while the 100% of land value was maintained, the cap on
improvements was increased from 50% to 60%; the phase-in period was increased to 6% for years
one and two, 7% for years three and four, and 8% per year up until it reaches 58% and then 2% at
the end; and the industries are required to buy local services wherever possible. In addition, a
contamination clean-up and buffer zone provision was added, whereby an industry located in a
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contaminated area monitored by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission must agree
to remediate their contamination in accordance with all applicable taws. Also, the agreement
stipulates that the calculations of payments in lieu of taxes shall be made without reference to the
exemption for pollution control equipment.
The Assistant City Manager then reviewed charts comparing market and taxable values of
the industrial district from 1993-99; taxes billed from 1993-98; and the total valuation of the district,
the value subject to tax and the taxes collected from 1983-99. He added that currently there are 64
industrial district agreements with a 99.76% tax collection rote. Mr. Utter said the industrial district
agreements are mutually beneficial to both the city and industries.
Council Member John Longoria suggested that the city establish a dialogue with the port
industries to discuss issues related to the city. Mr. Utter replied that staff has discussed the possibility
of scheduling meetings with some of the larger local industries, maybe on a monthly basis. Council
Member Scott said the Council also wanted staff to initiate meetings with industries on a corporate
level to indicate the city's desire that they not only remain in Corpus Christi but that they also
expand their services.
The third presentation, Item 13, was an update on employee group health insurance. Mr. Pat
Alba, Director of Risk Management, explained that the city had been self-insured from the early
1980s until March 1996, when it entered into a contract with Humana Insurance for three years. Last
year the city went out for proposals and the decision was made to return to a self-insured program.
Mr. Alba said the contract that was approved (on February 9, 1999) with Spohn Health
Network included a four-year guarantee of provider fees, which is different from a fully insured
program where premiums are fixed. Mr. Alba said the number of people currently insured are 3,161
employees; 500 retirees (plus 50 retirees who are utilizing a Spohn Medicare supplement program);
and about 45 employees utilizing COBRA benefits. A total of over 8,000 people and their
dependents are covered.
Mr. Alba then reviewed changes to the city's self-insured program: development of the
"Citicare-Basic" plan for uninsured dependents; implementation of cost-containment measures for
prescription benefits; recommended premium increase for March 1, 2000; and development of a five-
year financial plan.
Mr. Alba also discussed the pros and cons of a self-insured program. The pros include a four-
year guarantee of provider fees; a four-year contract for administrative fees with Entrust; ability to
stabilize costs over the four years; city control of the design of the health program; and a delay of
the premium increase from March 1999 to August 1999. Some of the cons with a self-insured
program are that the city assumes the liability of claims costs; there is a smaller hospital network
(since the Columbia network is not included); and the nationwide Humana network is no longer
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accessible. The pros of a fully insured program included premium payments only with no claims
liability; and a larger local and nationwide network. The cons were that them was only a one-year
contract available with no future commitment; and the program was administered and controlled by
the carrier.
The Risk Management Director examined the issue of rising proscription costs, winch he said
probably began occurring under the fully insured plan with Humaria. However, since the city was
only obligated to pay the premittrns, attention was not given to every specific cost in the program.
Mr. Alba pointed out that in 1995, 60% of prescriptions utilized were generic, winle that figure is
now 14%. He said the average cost for brand name prescriptions is $50 and the average cost of
generic prescriptions is $11; in addition, the number of prescriptions increased from 45,000 in 1995
to 90,000 today winle the insured group only grew 15%. Mr. Alba further explained that brand name
medications are now being aggressively marketed and the number of older members of the insured
group is increasing. He added that the prescriptions are a separate cost that does not involve Spohn
or the physicians in the Spolm network.
Council Member John Longoria said the main reason for the increase in the use of brand
name prescriptions is because employees only have to pay $10 for them, winle there is no charge for
generic prescriptions. He said the Council approved such a benefit-rich health insurance plan. Mr.
Alba pointed out that those co-pays have been in effect since 1994.
Council Member Garrett said the proposed change in the prescription costs--S5 for generic
and $30 or 30% for brands--will have a tremendous effect on many employees, especially retired
employees. He suggested that staff fmd a way to phase in that increase, and he agreed that employees
should be encouraged to talk to their physicians about the possibility of using generic medications.
City Manager Garcia commented that the city takes better care of its retirees than its active
duty employees. He explained that the cost to maintain health insurance and prescriptions for the
retirees is subsidized by the entire active duty force of the city. He said most other organizations that
have similar programs differentiate the retiree pool from the active duty. pool because the heavy users
of health insurance and precription drugs are the retirees.
In response to Mr. Garrett's concern about the proposed drastic increase in prescription co-
pay amounts, Mr. Alba said that traditionally co-pays would have gradually increased from $10 to
$15 to $20 and now to $30; however, the city chose to delay that increase and now there is no choice
but to increase it. Mr. Garcia pointed out that the city is merely recovering the actual, out-of-pocket
costs and it is in a deficit situation at this time regarding health insurance costs. Mr. Alba added that
if there is a mininaal difference between brand and generic prescriptions, the employees will probably
continue to use brand prescriptions.
Mr. Alba went on to say that during open enrollment last month, some employees informed
staff that they had prescriptions ranging from $700 to $1,000 per month. which is an unusual
circun~stance. He said staff has worked with Entrust to establish a way for the physician to indicate
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that a particular medicalion is the only one available. Entrust and the pharmaceutical company will
verify that information and the employee will pay a $30 co-pay versus 30% of the cost.
In his computer presentation, Mr. Alba referred to a comparative analysis of the self-insured
plan with the fully insured Humana plan. He noted that the plan year runs from March I, 1999 to
February 29, 2000, which overlaps the city's fiscal year of August 1, 1999 to July 31, 2000. The
projected cost for the self-insured plan for the last year is $12,372,067, while the cost of the Humana
plan is estimated to have been $12,332,483. He said the self-insured plan would have done very well
if the prescription costs had not gotten out of control. For example, the prescription cost under the
self-insured plan was estimated to be $1.5 million while the actual projected cost is $2.46 million.
Council Member Cooper said she voted against the Spohn proposal last year because, under
the fully insured program, the city would not have been liable for claims. Mr. Alba noted that if
claims had increased, Hamana would have increased premiums. Ms. Cooper expressed concern
about the proposed 25% increase in premiums under the self-insured program. Mr. Alba explained
how staff determined the amounts it used for comparison purposes. Ms. Cooper also said the
requirement of a doctor's letter for a brand prescription is cumbersome.
Mr. Longoria said that with either plan the city and its employees would have faced an
increase in costs. Responding to a question from Mr. Longoria, Mr. Alba explained how staff
determined that prescription costs were experiencing a rising trend. He added that some health
insurance programs utilize formulaties, which is a list of medications approved for use by the
insurance company. He said the most drastic step the city could take regarding prescriptions would
be to incorporate a formulary. A brief discussion ensued.
Cotmcil Member Colmenero expressed concem about the number of employees who utilize
Medicald, and he addressed the prescription situation. Mr. Alba stated that during open enrollment,
city staff encouraged employees to discuss their prescriptions with their physician, since a physician
can change a prescription but a pharmacist cannot. He acknowledged that 30% of medications are
not available in generic form but the city can continue to educate and encourage employees to utilize
generics whenever possible. He added that Entrust will provide weekly reports on the usage of brand
and generic medications, which staff will monitor closely.
Council Member Kinnison referred to copies of the Council meeting minutes from January
and February 1999 when the Council was considering which health insurance program to select. He
said the Council was told that by selecting the self-insured program, it will result in a $1 million fund
balance on July 31, 1999. However, according to fmancial statements there is a $900,000 difference,
which he said must be claims paid out by July 31st.
Mr. Alba replied that claims are paid by most companies over a six-month period (longer in
some cases). When the contract was approve& Entrust immediately began paying claims in March
1999; they were caught up by June I999 and have remained current. He said staff had projected that
there ~vould be a lag in Entrust paying the claims, which would have created the fund balance
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originally anticipated by staff. Mr. Kirmison said the claims would get accrued on July 31 st because
they were a liability if the services had been rendered. Mr. Rudy Garza. Assistant Budget Director,
said that staff budgets on a cash basis so they would not recognize an accrual. Mr. Joe Montez,
Budget Director, commented on the difficulty in getting accurate numbers because of computer
problems. Mr. Alba added that the premium increase was deferred from March 1, 1999, to August
I, I999, and he discussed how Entrust and Spohn validate claims.
Mr. Kinnison asked how the FY 1999-2000 budget is going to absorb the proposed increase
in premiums. Mr. Garcia referred to the Group Health Insurance Fund financial statement, saying
that staff is proposing some internal loans and fund shifts that should address both the shortfall this
year as well as FY 2000-01 without having to go outside the fund. Mr. Kinnison asked what will
happen to the General Fund and the Utility Fund. Mr. Garcia replied that there will not be an impact
on the operating budget but there is an impact on the Self-Insurance Fund. He said their proposal has
been reviewed by both the Finance Department staff and the city's outside auditors.
Responding to Mayor Neat, Mr. Alba discussed the plan's restrictions on pre-filling
prescriptions. He added that the plan also has an offset for Medicare, which he explained. He noted
that Medicare does not have a prescription drug benefit, while the city continues to offer that benefit
to its retired employees. The Mayor said that at some point they need to look at how they determine
the costs for employee and dependent care coverage beyond age 65, particularly with regard to
prescription drug utilization. Mr. Garcia said staff can determine prescription utilization by groups.
He added that he thinks the city would have been worse off this year had they stayed ~vith the
Humana plan.
Deputy City Manager Noe discussed the current fiscal year financial statement, which
compared the adopted budget to the revised budget in terms o f current revenues, rate increase impack
expenditures (third party. administration, provider network. stop loss, and claims), other benefit costs
and administration, and the resulting ending fond balance. He said staff is proposing to reallocate
$1 million from the Self-Insurance Fund to the Group Health Insurance Fund; implement
recommended plan changes regarding the prescription co-pays and the premium increases: and
consider future plan and benefits options, such as single-vendor contracts for prescriptions,
continued premium rate increases as warranted, retiree insurance options, and other cost-containment
efforts through the maintenm~ce of accurate data.
Mr. Noe added that stuff has had discussions with the outside auditors about the potential of
combining the Self-Insurance Fund and the Group Health Insurance Fund. He said many
communities have their entire risk pool in one fund, as opposed to being segregated into two funds.
Mr. Noe further discussed the Group Health Insurance Fund financial statement~ noting that staff is
assuming 10% annual growth in claims costs and 5% growth in administrative costs. He said that
in FY 2000-01, staff is proposing a reallocation of $827,441 from the Self-Insurance Fund to the
Group Health Insurance Fund, which will enable the city to defer any change in premiums next year.
He said if those assumptions hold true, staff is predicting that premiums will have to be
incrementally increased by 7% for three consecutive years. Mr. Garcia pointed out that those actions
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will establish a fund balance of about $1 million, which should address any future anomalies.
Responding to Mr. Kindson, Mr. Noe said that in their discussion with the auditors, they will
show on the General Fund ledger an accrual of the expenses that were incurred that are attributable
to the General Fund from the health insurance program. Mr. Kinnison said the General Fund
projected balance for July 31, 1999, has just taken another hit that they did not know about.
Mr. Scott asked if staff' s five-year projections included an increase in the number of insured
lives each year. Mr. Noe replied that at this point staff had neither the time nor the data to be able
to assume changes in number of insured lives. He noted that changes in other employers' plans can
affect the number of insured lives on the city's plan.
Mayor Neat said if the Council approved staffs proposals, it would result in a 25% premium
increase effective March 1, 2000, and there would not be another premium increase until March 1,
2002, which is predicted to be 7%. He said if they did not adopt the premium or co-pay increases,
it would affect the fund balance in subsequent years. The Mayor said other options would be to
change the plan's benefits (some companies have eliminated prescription benefits) or go back to a
fully insured plan.
Mr. Coimenero said the use of a formulary would not be beneficial to the employees, and he
added that this proposal is a "band-aid" solution, which he explained. Mr. Garcia reiterated staffs
proposals, pointing out that they believe those measures will stabilize the costs.
~Mr. Kinnison suggested that Mayor Neal's options be put in writing and presented to the
Council. He added that they are focusing on what the employees will have to bear with a cost
increase, but it also affects the city,, since the city pays a large part of the cost. Mr. Kinnison and Mr.
Garrett commented on the many benefits the city's plan offers, and Mr. Garrett said staff needs to
continue to do what they can to fine-me it. Mrs. Longoria said the Council members have a
responsibility to answer employees' questions and concerns about the proposed increases.
Mayor Neat asked staff to bring back the options for the Council 's final approval next week.
Mr. Garcia said they will do that. He pointed out that state law requires that changes to the health
insurance plan be filed by the plan administrator, who is Mr. Garcia.
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia said several city departments--
including the Police Department, Health Department and Building Inspections--had expressed
concern about the Good Samaritan tent encampment. He said the encampment was the result of an
increase in the number of homeless people coming to Corpus Christi to escape inclement weather.
He said Mr. Utter negotiated an agreement with a representative of the Good Samaritan Center,
whereby the center agrees to voluntarily close the encampment by March 1, 2000. He said the city
has agreed to work with the center along with the Homeless Issues Partnership over the next several
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months to prepare for this situation next winter.
Mr. Garcia said staff completed the repairs on the Mary Rhodes Pipeline but they have
identified some wet areas in the same area of the leak and they are investigating the situation. He said
that next week the Council will be discussing privatization and construction at the airport, among
other items.
Responding to Mayor Neai, City Secretary Chapa said that next week the Council will make
appointments to the boards of the Economic Development Corporation, Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Airport Board, Arts and Cultural Commission, and the Intergovernmental Commission on
Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Mayor Neal asked the Council' s Administrative Analysis Committee to take on the charge
of audit oversight. The committee consists of Mrs. Longoria. Mr. Kiunison, Mr. Longoria. and Mr.
Scott.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 7:07 p.m. on February 15, 2000.
AIRPORT BOARD - One vacancy with term to 4-04-02.
COMPOSITION
10 members appointed by the City Cotmcil for three-year terms. All members shall serve
for three-year staggered terms. Members must be residents of Corpus Christi.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
Abel Alonzo 4-04-02 4-27-99
Ramiro Gamboa 4-04-01 4-14-98
Mark Meyer 4-04-00 10-13 -98
Jerry Kane, Chairman 4-04-02 4-27-99
J. E. Rehler 4-04-01 4-14-98
Jorge Rangel 4-04-02 4-27-99
Ed Hicks, Sr. 4-04-00 2-16-99
Nelda Martinez 4-04-00 12-14-99
Chuck Cazalas 4-04-01 4- l 4-98
Witlard Hamrnonds, Sr. 4-04-02 4-27-99
Resigned
INDMDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Robert Broadway
13656 Teague Ln.
(H) 265-0813
(W) 289-6000
Manager of Refinery Services, Valero Refining Co. Attended Del
Mar College and CCSU, majoring in Business Management.
Past President, current member of the Executive Committee
and Board of Governors for the United Way of the Coastal Bend.
Founding Chairman of the Workforce Development Board.
1999 Humanitarian Award recipient from the National Conference
for Community and Justice. (4-27-99)
Rodolfo Cantu
6609 Canyon Creek
(H) 854-5018
(W) 883-7201
Commtmity Services Director for Nueces County
CommunityAction Agency, B.A. in Business, Member of
LULAC, United Way Infooline and Project Compass.
Coastal Bend Council on Alcohol and Drag Abuse
volunteer. (6-23-97)
Doyle Dommert -
4625 Schwerin Lake
(H) 853-8043
(W) 844-5714
Laboratory & Petrochemicals Manager, CITGO.
Corporation. M.S. from Central Michigan University.
Board Member of Corpus Christi Education Foundation.
(6-23-97)
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David Hayek
7609 Lake Bolsena
(H) 850-7771
(W) 242-8008
Grace M. Gonzalez
5225 Fulwell Dr.
(H) 884-6696
(W) 888-0804
Joseph B. Jessel
62 Lakeshore
(H) 857-6443
(W) 993-6604
Glenn E. Lyons -
13901 CabanaNorth
(H) & (W) 949-9799
William M. McGuire -
3838 Marion St.
(H) 854-1778
(W) 361-516-6057
Frank "Rocco' Montesano
2101 Riata Dr.
(H) 939-9247
(W) 888-4873
Dr. Linda D. Mora
74 Lakeshore Dr.
(H) 854-1338
(W) 878-1718
Production Manager for Occidental Chemical Corp., A.A. from
Del Mar College, B.S. in Aerospace engineering from Texas A&I
University, Board Member Padre Soccer League. (7-3-97)
Director of Building Maintenance, Nueces County. MBA, Texas
A & M-CC; B.S. in Civil Engineering, Texas A & M-College
Station. Member of Texas Society of Professional Engineers,
LULAC, Junior League of CC, and Hispanic Women's Network.
Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Class XXV. (9-20-99)
President, Jessel Enterprises. Attended the University of Texas in
Austin. Member of Rotary Club, USS Lexington Museum
on the Bay, Coastal Bend Youth City, Driscoll Foundation
Children's Hospital. (6-24-97)
Area of expertise - Development and marketing. Director of padre
Island Business Association Board and Director of the Karen E.
Henry Foundation. Served ten years in United States Air Force
Security Service, Top Secret security clearance. (2-11-00)
Architect, NAS Kingsville. B .A. in Architecture, Louisiana Tech
University; Master's degree in Architecture, U. T. Austin. Past
president and Executive Board member of the American Institute
of Architects (AIA), Corpus Christi Chapmr. Extensive experience
in general design/construction/contracts at NAS Kingsville.
(12-2 7-99)
Executive Director, U.S.S. Lexington Museum. B.S., United
States Naval Academy; Master's in Public Administration from St.
Mary's University. Member of Convention and Visitors Bureau
Interim Board (Chairman of Nominating Committee), Navy
League. Associate Professor for St. Mary's University. Has
received two Legion of Merit awards. (2-04-00)
Principal for Chula Vista Academy of Fine Arts, B.S. from
University of Texas in Austin, MS from Texas A&I University,
Ed.D. from Texas A&I University, President of Corpus Christi
Principals and Supervisors Association, Member of CPP,
Leadership Development Committee, State Board of
Speech/Language Pathologist & Audiologist, State Board of Texas
Bar Exams. Board of Governors for the United Way. (6-19-97)
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Govind Nadkarni
541 McBride Lane
(W) 289-0712
James A. Needham
14202 San Felipe
(H) 949-7371
(W) 825-2708
Allan Potter
P. O. Box 3158
(H) 854-0516
(W) 888-8203
Mary Helen Salazar
41 I3 Eagle Drive
(H) & (XV) 854-5535
Wilson B. Stewart
4521Snead Dr.
(H) 853-5156
Gonzalo Tarnez
1038 Pyramid
(H) 992-4209
(W) 886-2600
Owner, Govind and Associates. B.S. in Civil Engineering,
Guajarat University; M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of
Southern California. Member of National Society of Professionai
Engineers and American Society of Civil Engineers. Graduate of
Leadership Corpus Christi, Class 13. Received National
Outstanding Businessman of the Year Award from Texas
Association of Minority Business Enterprises. (02-03-00)
Coordinator of Programs, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Serves as
a liaison between Texas A&M University System and South Texas
business, industry, government, trade organizations and
professional groups. B.S. and M.S. in Construction Management;
Ph.D. in Architecture. Member of Local Emergency Planning
Committee, United Way, Air Quality Committee and North Bay
Community Advisory Committee. (01-26-00)
Attorney-at-Law, Self-employed. B.A., Baylor University; J.D.,
Baylor Law School. Member of Texas Bar Association, C.C. Bar
Association, Airplane & Pilots Owners Association, National
Business Air Association. Holds an Aircraft Pilot License (Multi-
Engine & Single Engine Commercial). (4-23-99)
Owner, SS Structure, Inc.; Co-Owner, S & S Painting & Drywall
Company. Associate's degree in Marketing, Del Mar College.
1999 President of LULAC Cotmcil No. I. Past member of
Minority Contractors Council, South Texas Minority Coalition
Organization and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Current
member of Westside Business Association. (02-01-00)
Retired, Federal Aviation Administration. B.S. in Business
Management. Served as Air Traffic Manager at the C.C. Inter-
national Airport and Air Traffic HUB Manager for South Texas
(Harlingen, Brownsville and McAllen). Previously served on
Airport Advisory Board from 6/95 to 4/98. (5-07-99)
Lieutenant, Corpus Christi Police Department, A.A. from Del Mar
College, B.A. from Corpus Christi State University, M.A. from
Corpus Christi State University, Real Estate Brokers License from
the State of Texas, Member of LULAC, served as president for
three terms, served as vice-president for two terms, and trustee for
two terms. (2-15-99)
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Raul Torres
1505 Cambridge
(H) 851-0181
(w) 855-4875
Self-employed, C.P.A. Member of Texas Society of C.P.A.s and
volunteers with Head Start. M.B.A. from Texas A&M-CC.
(2-17-00)
Tommy Watson, Jr.
660 Cantwell
(H) 882-2430
(W) 882-5814
Self-employed business owner for over twenty years. Serves on
Nueces County Animal Control Board. Active with Bucaraders
for seven years. (02-07-00)
022200.WPD, page 4
2O
ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION - Eight vacancies to represent the following
categories: 1- Architecture, 2 - Economic DevelopmentYTourism, 1 - Public Art/Public Space, 1 -
Texas A&M-CC, 1 - Del Mar College, 1 - Civic Leader, and 1 - Marketing. (Appointed by the
Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council)
COMPOSITION
17 members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council for three-year
terms to provide advice on beauti~cation and cultural development of the City. The Commission
shall represent the following categories: (2) marketing representatives; (2) Economic
Development/Tourism representatives; (2) Public Space/Public Art representatives; (2)
Youth/Education representatives; and one representative from Music, Visual Art, Dance, Drama,
Architecture, Texas A&M University, Del Mar College, Civic Leader, and a Business
development group such as the Alliance, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The mayor
may solicit suggested nominations for such appointments from the respective cultural
organizations for the non-lay members. The Commission may organize and elect a Chairman
atmually and adopt such administrative procedures as are necessary to accomplish its purposes.
MEMBERS
Deborah Fullerton Ferrigno (Visual Art)
* Raymond Gignac (Architecture)
* Crystal Lyons (Civic Leader)
Victor Martinez (Marketing)
Sheila Rogers (Art / Business Development)
Van Phan Villa (Dance)
Dennis Kemmerer (Education/Youth)
E.G. Olivarez (Economic Development/Tourism)
Elizabeth Reese (Public Art/Public Space)
Chuck Anastos (Public Art/Public Space)
George Dunson (Del Mar College)
VACANT (Texas A&M University)
Joan Moss (Education/Youth
George Balli (Theater Arts)
* Fernando Benavidez (Economic/Tourism)
Brad Kisner (Music)
* Lynne Sommers (Marketing)
ORIGINAL
TERM APPTD. DATE
9-01-01 8-24-99
9-01-99 9-10-96
9-01-01 4-28-98
9-01-00 6-11-96
9-01-00 8-24-99
9-01-01 8-16-94
9-01-01 12-8-98
9-01-99 4-28-98
9-01-00 8-24-99
9-01-99 9-14-93
9-01-99 4-05-94
9-01-99
9-01-00 8-24-99
9-01-01 8-24-99
9-01-00 7-08-97
9-01-01 12-8-98
9-01-00 12-8-98
* Resigned.
** Not seeking reappointment.
*** Seeking reappointment.
+ Has met the six-year service limitation and is ineligible for reappointment.
NOTE: The Arts & Cultural Commission is recommending the appointment of the following
individuals - Leticia Mondragon (Marketing), Linda Moya (Economic Development &
Tourism), and Ram Chavez (Civic Leader).
022200.WPD, page 5
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ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NAME
NO. OF MTGS. NO.
THIS TERM PRESENT
% OF ATTENDANCE
LAST TERM YEAR
George Dunson (Del Mar College)
12 8 67%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Linda Avila
15337 Key Largo
(H) 949-0586
(W) 825-5746
Dean of Outreach, Texas A&M-CC. Ph.D. and M.A. in Education,
U.T. Austin; B.A. in Political Science. Alumniof Leadership
Corpus Christi, Class 28. Awarded 1990 and 1991 Presidential
Award for Excellence in Teaching. Vice-President of Texas
Professors of Educational Administration. (12-23-99) (Qualifies-
Texas A & M - CC)
Willie Campbell
3130 Seahawk Dr.
(H) 851-8729
(W) 289-3271
Occupation: Oil and Refining Industry. Corporate Trustee - St.
John's Baptist Church; also a Youth Director and Sunday School
Teacher. Enjoys painting and art. Very interested in serving his
community. (01-14-00)
Ram Chavez
1642 Sandalwood
(H) 992-1434
Retired School Administrator. Bachelor's in Music Education,
Texas A&I University - Kingsville; M.S. in Educational Admi-
nistration, Corpus Christi State University. Member of Veterans
Band of Corpus Christi, Mayor' s Committee for Veterans Affairs,
Sen. Carlos Truan's committee for Veteran's Affairs and Military
Installations. Recipient of 1995 Humanitarian Award from NCCJ
and LULAC Leadership Award, 1998. (Qualifies - Civic Leader or
Economic Development/Tourism) (05-03-99)
Ted Daniel
7709 Lake Bolsena
(H) 850-9800
(W) 883-5471
Executive Director, Driscoll Foundation. B.A. in General Business, U.T.
Austin. Member of C.C. Chamber of Commerce, C.C. Rotary Club and
Corpus Christi Mustangs. (Economic Development/Tourism) (2-17~00)
Robert Galvan
5845 OceanDr.
(H) 992-6050
(W) 883-4101
Owner, Galvan Music & Ballroom. B.A., Music, St. Mary's University.
Member of Sembradores de Amistad, Texas Jazz Festival Society and
the Knights of Columbus (St. Pius X Church). One of the founders of the
Texas Jazz Festival. (Public Art/Public Space) (2-18-00)
Deidra Graves
15426 Fortuna Bay #106
(H) 949-0306
(W) 825-5855
Director of Student Activities, Texas A & M - CC. B.S. in
Haman Sciences, M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration.
Education and Professional Development Coordinator for
for National Association for Campus Activities. Research
interest - service learning and community service among
college students. (1-04-00) (Qualifies- Texas A&M-CC)
022200.WPD. page 6 22
Elia Gutierrez
6233 Pebble Beach
(H) 852-6779
Jennifer HilIiard
340 Grant Place
(H) 857-6034
(W) 825-5904
Harold Hoppenrath
1441 14th Street
(H)887-8168
SonyaM. Ibarra
728 Enchanted Harbor
(H) 884-1769
(W) 883-9306
dd Jones
728 Enchanted Harbor
884-1769
J. Don Luna
3402 OceanDr.,#29
(H) 854-0778
(W) 825-5988
Taylor Mauck
417 C~alina
(H)855-9145
(W)949-8723
MicheleMora-Trevino-
3733 Topeka
(H) 854-7330
(W) 883-2287
Retired Educator, CCISD. B.S. in Education, Texas Women's
University; M.S. in Mid Management, School Administration,
and Bilingual Education Administration. Leadership Corpus
Ct~sti Alumni, Class XX. Member of YWCA Board of Directors,
Hispanic Women's Network, South Texas Institute of Arts, and
Commission Peer Art Sub-Grant Application selection for
Municipal Arts. (01-20-00) (Qualifies - Civic Leader) (Currently serving
on Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee - willing to resign if
appointed)
Designer-Associate Architect, Texas A&M-CC. B.A. in Environmental
Design, Texas A&M-College Station. Member of American Institute of
Architects, Texas A&M-CC Disabilities Council, and Humane Society
Auxiliary. (Qualifies - Architecture) (2-09-00)
Retired Navy and Postal Service. High School; 1 year college.
Volunteer for Naval Hospital. Member of Coastal Bend Council
of Native Americans. (3-13-98)
Teacher Intern/After School Director, Montessori School. B.A. in
Philosophy, Minor: Fine Arts, fi-om Christopher Newport
University. Member of the Harbors Homeowner's Association.
Has received various arts awards and placements. Fluent in
Spanish and German. (05-06-99)
CCISD Substitute teacher. B.A. in Fine Arts with VA PK-12 Art
Teacher license, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, (H)
VA. Member of The Harbors Homeowner's Association and
National Teachers Association. Fluent in Spanish. (05-06-99)
Associate Professorof Theater, Texas A&M- CC. MFA in Acting
and Directing, University of Arizona. Extensive experience acting
and directing for theater and film. (01-14-00) (Qualifies - Texas
A&M- CC)
Project Manager/Architect for Island Arekitects, Degrees from
University of Houston and University of San Antonio. Member of
American Institute of Architects and Texas Society of Architects.
(3-24-98) (Qualifies - Architecture)
Customer Programs/Communication Manager, RTA. B.A. in
Jounaalism, U.T. Austin. Member of Westside Business Associ-
ation, American Society of Healthcare Marketing Professionals
and American Cancer Society. Involved with Livable
Communities Initiative (LCI) for street and neighborhood
improvement projects, each incorporating one or more art
mediums. (8-30-99) (Qualifies - Marketing)
022200.WPD, page 7 23
Leticia Mondragon
4002 Brentwood
(H) 852 -6417
Mary "Linda" Moya -
4310 Holly Ridge
(H) 850-8873
Tom Schmid
2710 N. Shoreline
(H) 643-0428
(W) 881-1242
ColinSykes
309Aberdeen
(H) 853-7992
Lucia Tones
4710Andover Dr.
(H) 993-2816
(W) 994-2314
ZacharyWalter
1705 10th Sueet
(H) 881-9661
(W) 886-9338
Public Relations, Community Blood Bank. Serves on Board of
Directors for Paisano Girl Scouts and AVANCE. Volunteers as a
Mentor for Lamar Elementary. Performs Mexican folklorico dance
at local events and schools. Bilingual and likes promoting the
culture in South Texas. (01-27-00) (Qualifies -Marketing)
Real estate agent. Board member of the Tejano Academy of Fine Arts and
and member of LULAC. Has lived in Corpus Christi over 40 years.
(02-02-00)
Director, Texas State Aquarium. Areas of expertise include education
tourism, and science. B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Biological Sciences.
Member of the Rotary Club and alumni of Leadership Corpus Christi.
(Qualij'tes - Economic Development/Tourism) (01-31-00).
Retired. B.S. in Chemical Engineer from University of
Birmingham, England; MBA from Rider University. Member of
the Texas Jazz Festival Society. (6-23-97)
Artist. Currently attending Texas A&M University at Corpus
Christi. Member of LULAC, NCCAA Head Start, Texas
Association for Chicanos in Higher Education, and National
Delegation for Poverty. (6-24-97)
CCISD 5th Grade Teacher, Oak Park SES. B .A. in Elementary
Education, TAMU-CC. Member ofKappa Delta D. Voluteers
with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Odyssey of the Mind coach and
Oceans in Jeopardy coach. Recipient of FAME Award for acting
from TAMU-CC. Founder of the 10th Street Theater. (05-20-99)
022200.WPD, page 8 24
CORPUS CHRISTI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BOARD - The board shall
consist of fifteen (15) members to represent the following groups: 3 - Lodging industry; 2 -
Restaurant industry; 2 - Area attractions; 2 - Air/Ground transportation industry; and 6 -
Community at Large. For the initial appointments, five members will serve three-year tees,
five will serve two year terms and five will serve one-year terms. (Terms to be determined by
drawing lots).
COMPOSITION
Fifteen (15) members selected directly by the City Council. The members shall represent the
following groups: 3 - Lodging industry; 2 - Restaurant industry; 2 - Area attractions; 2 -
Air/Ground Transportation industry; and 6 - Community at Large. The above members shall
include persons from all areas of the City in order to assure diverse geographic representation on
the Board. The Mayor and City Manager, or their designees, shall serve as additional non-voting
members of the Board. Members shall serve three-year terms on a staggered basis.
NOTE: The Interim Convention and Visitors Bureau Board is recommending the following
individuals for appointment: At Large - Bill Pruet, Bert Quintanilla, John Trice, Mark Rand,
Gary Groesbeck and Yolanda Olivarez*; Lodging - Jody Patel, Bill Morgan and Jim Snow;
Attractions - Rocco Montesano and Bill Coin; Restaurants -Brad Lomax and Grace Barrera *;
and Transportation - Alex Kovach and Linda Watson *.
* Did not submit a resume.
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Neill F. Amsler
14726 Santa Gemdis
(H) 387-8050
Barbara Balmer
6805 S.P.I.D.
(H) & (W) 992-9222
Bob Becquet
4133 Pompano
(H) 852-7471
President, A1 Hogan Builder, Inc., BS from Miami University,
Board Member of "Making the Grade" school program, Victoria
Tech Prep, and Calhoun Victoria Foreign Trade Zone. Various
single purpose committees, i.e.: Long Range Planning Committee
of the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Victoria
Chamber of Commeme, and Transportation Committee.
(At Large)
General Manager, Red Roof Inn. Associate's degree in Business
Administration, MTI School of Business, San Fransisco Bay Area.
President of Hotel Motel Condo Association. Has worked in the
hotel industry for 11 years. Former member of CVB Board under
the Business Alliance. Member of the Coalition of Associations
for Economic Development Board. (Lodging)
Owner, Jason's Deli. Activities include President of C.C.
Restaurant Association, Chairman of Finance Committee for St.
Pius X Church, Literacy Council and Chamber of Commerce.
(Restaurant) (2-16-00)
022200.WPD, page 9 25
Rosario Cafrizo
702 S. Port Ave.
(H) 884-7883
(W) 884-9821
Vangie Chapa
4610 Oso Parkway
(H) 808-9460
N. Foster Edwards
118 Alta Plaza
(H) 853-0366
(W) 991-8221
Mary Garrett
3538 S. Alameda
(W) 225-4500
Bill Goin
15233 Isabella Ct.
(W) 949-9116
Guadalupe Gomez
5826 Llano
(W) 854-2228
Gary Groesbeck
7828 Lovain Dr.
(H) 993-9555
(W) 985-I144
Alex Harris
5926 S. Staples, Ste. A
(H) 992-7600
Bill Hardson
214 Bayridge
(H) 852-2455
(W) 881-8210
Owner, La Malinche Mexican Food Products. Restaurant Manage-
ment Certification, Del Mar College. 1998-2000 President of
National Planned Parenthood. Recipient of Y Women in Careers
Award in 1995 in Entrepreneurialf independent Business Category.
(At Large)
Community Partnership Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau. M.S. in
Education/Multi-Disciplinary Science, Texas A&I - Kingsville.
Former educator with CCISD and Robstown ISD. Member of
League of Women Voters, Phi Delta Kappa, Hispanic Women' s
Network and Retired Teachers Association. (At Large)
CEO, C.C. Association of Realtors. M.A. in Political Science,
Southwest Texas State University. President of C.C. Industrial
Foundation and Secretary of Nueces County Beach Advisory
Committee. Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Class X1.
(At Large) (2-02-00)
President, Mary Garrett & Associates. Fifteen years sales and
marketing experience in hospitality industry. Her company was
recently recognized as one of five largest meeting management
companies in Texas. (At Large) (2°09-00)
President, Bill Goin Homes. Activities include President of padre
Island Business Association, member of Building Standards Board,
and former member of Island Planning Foundation. (Attractions)
(2-17-00)
President, Laredo National Bank. BBA in Finance. Member of
Selena Foundation, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, West-
side Business Association, Gulf Coast Council of La Raza.
Currently serving on Senior Community Services Advisory
Committee. (At Large) (12-08-99)
Retail Owner, Padre Staples Mall. Member of Creative Arts
Center Board, Vice-President of Finance - Art Museum board and
Bayfest Electrical Chairman. (At Largo
President, San Jacinto Title Services. M.B.A. in Management,
Corpus Christi State University. Activities include member of
First United Methodist Church, C.C. Rotary Club and President's
Club of Texas A&M-CC. Awarded Leadership Corpus Christi
Outstanding Leadership Award, 1992. (At Largo (2-03-00)
Owner, Lighthouse Restaurant. J.D., U.T. Austin. Member of
Coastal Bend and State Restaurant Associations. (RestauranO
(2-16-00)
022200.WPD, page 10 26
Alex Kovach
309 Naples St.
(H) 888-7206
(W) 289-0171
Business Development Manager, C.C. Intemational Airport. M.A.
in Aerospace Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer-
sity OW.A.S. - Satellite Campus). Activities include Leadership
Corpus Christi alumni, member of Associated Airport Executives.
Retired naval aviator (Lt. Comm.). (2-16-00) (Transportation)
Jim Jones, Ph.D.
4242 Gulfbreeze, #302
(H) 887-6980
Retired Professor of Management, Del Mar College. Ph.D.,
University of North Texas; M.B.A., Texas A&M - CC. Recipient
of the Presidents' Award from Hotel Motel Condo Association for
significant contributions to the hospitality industry. (At Large)
Sandy Keiser
15369 Caravel Dr.
(H) 949-8212
(W) 994-1010
Sales Manager, Thrifty Car Rental. Activites include past Chair of
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association and current Chair,
Chamber Ambassadors. (At Large) (2-10-00)
Brad Lomax
309 N. Water St.
(VO 882-2211
President, WaterStreet, Inc. B.B.A. in Finance (Cum Laude), St.
Mary's University. Served as President of Texas Restaurant
Association, past member of Texas Hospitality Task Force.
Former member of Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Restaurant)
(1-10-00)
Mary McQueen
2417Windsong
(H) 992-9454
(W) 881-1255
Marketing, Texas State Aquarium. B.B.A. in Management and
Marketing, C.C.S.U. Leadership C.C. Alumni, Class XIV. Past
distinctions include: produced three award-winning advertising
campaigns for Texas A&M-CC (1993-99) and CCSU-USCC
Student Leadership Award recipient (1991). (Attractions)
(2-18-00)
Anna Mercado-Flores-
2830 Tumbleweed
(W) 241-4535
President, International Meeting Planners. Management Training
and Supervisory Training, Del Mar College. Served as Chairman
for Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Recipient of Outstanding
Community Service Award. (At Large)
Frank "Rocco" Montesano
2101RiataDr.
(H) 939-9247
(W) 888-4873
Executive Director, U.S.S. Lexington Museum. B.S., United
States Naval Academy; Master's in Public Administration from St.
Mary's University. Member of Convention and Visitors Bureau
Interim Board (Chairman of Nominating Committee), Navy
League. Associate Professor for St. Mary's University. Has
received two Legion of Merit awards. (Attractions) (2-04-00)
BiliMorgan
453 PeermanPl.
(H) 855~3416
General Manager, Holiday Inn-Emerald Beach. B.A. from Bow-
ling Green State University, Ohio. Member of Hotel Motel Condo
Association and former Alliance board member. Adjunct faculty
member, Del Mar College. Winner of Hotelier of the Year Award
1991. (Lodging) (2-16-00)
022200.WPD, page 11 27
Govind Nadkarm
541 McBride Lane
(W) 289-0712
Jody Patel
14806 Dasmarinas
(W) 949-8041
Dave Prewitt
237 Leming
(H) 883-3759
(VO 289-5100
Bill Pruet
5702 Spohn Dr.
(H) 991-8377
(VO 992-1153
Bert Quintanilla
309 Peerman
(H) 852-8877
(W) 882-2277
W. Mark Rand
333 Cape Hatteras
(W) 854-1933
Jim Rimby
6440 Everhart, #3A
(W) 854-4035
Linda Routh
2033 Airline, Ste. B-I 1
(H) 992-1081
(W) 906-0111
Owner, Govind and Associates. B.S. in Civil Engineering,
Guajarat University; M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of
Southern Califomia. Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Class
13. Received National Outstanding Businessman ofthe Year
Award from Texas Association of Minority Business Enterprises.
(At Large)(02-03-O0)
General Manager, Holiday Inn-SunSpree Resort. B.S. in Micro-
biology, Stephen F. Austin University. Member of Hospitality and
Sales Marketing Association, Texas Hotel Motel Association and
Coastal Bend indian Foundation. (Lodging) (2-07-00)
General Manager, Holiday Inn - Airport. B.S. from Cat State
University. Activities include Vice-President of Hospitality
Sales and Marketing Association, volunteer work with Jewish
Community Center, member of Westside Business Association and
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Designated as a Certified Hotel
Administrator. (Lodging) (2-17-00)
Owner, Trend House Interiors. B.S. in Marketing, University of
Alabama; M.B.A., U~xiversity of Utah. Member of Builders Asso-
ciation Board and CVB Interim Board. (At Large)
Officer, Gulf Coast Entertainment, L .L .C . and Chief of Staff for
State Representative Jaime Capelo. B.A., U.T. Austin. Chairman
of the Selena Foundation and Board member of Laredo National
Bank. Currently serves on the Downtown Management District;
past Chairman of the Planning Commission. (At Large or
Attractions)
Owner/President, Golden Banner Press. B.S. in Agriculture
and Economics, Texas A&M-College Station. Member of
American Advertising Federation and Ronald McDonald House.
(At Large)
Regional Sales Director, Zep Manufacturing. Serves on the
Board of Directors for Executive Housekeepers Association and
the Propeller Club. Member of the Hotel Motel Condo
Association. (At Largo
President, CompuBasix, Inc. Associate's degree from Del Mar
College. Activities include member of Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, & Small Business Development Advisory Committee.
Current member of Board of Regents, Texas State Technical
College System. (At Largo (2-15-00)
022200.WPD, page 12 28
Greg Salvo
427 Del Mar
(H) 882-8721
(w) 884-8888
Tom Schmid
2710 N. Shoreline
(H) 643-0428
(W) 881-1242
Berney Seal
601 Everhart
(H) 884-2345
(W) 992-9000
Kacie Sicilia
1102 S. Shoreline
(W) 883-5731
Jim Snow
5921 Raven Hil
(W) 886-3545
JohnTrice
13706 Tajamar
(H) 949-8579
(W) 844-1032
Sales, Williams Wholesalers. Activities include Sunrise Rotary
Club President- Elect, Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf,
Coastal Bend Restaurant Association and Salvation Army Board.
(At Large) (2-17-00)
Director, Texas State Aquarium. Areas of expertise: education
tourism & science. M.S. in Biological Sciences.
Member of the Rotary Club and alumni of Leadership Corpus
Christi. (Attractions) (0141-00)
Realtor/Owner, Bemey Seale Realtors. B.S. Degree from
University of Alabama. President of C.C. Board of Realtors, Di-
rector of Texas Association of Realtors and member of American
Heart Association board. (At Large)
Marketing, Holiday Inn-Emerald Beach. Activities include
President of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association, member
of Coastal Bend Hotel Motel & Condo Association, and volunteer
with Humane Society and Women's Shelter. Recipient of 1999-
2000 Hotel Motel & Condo Association. President's Award.
(Lodging) (2-17-00)
General Manager, Omni Hotels. B.S. in Marketing, Kansas State
University. Served as Board member for San Antonio Convention
and Visitors Bureau. Awarded two consecutive Director of
Marketing of the Year Awards, Marriot Sales Manager of the Year.
(Lodging) (1-13-00)
President, Frost Bank-Padre Island. Member of Padre Island
Business Association, Nueces County Park Board and Interim
CVB Board. Past member of Chamber of Commerce. (AtLarge)
022200.WPD, page 13 29
d. CORPUS CHRISTI REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -
Three vacancies. Terms of oftice shall coincide with the terms of office of the City Council.
COMPOSITION
Twelve (12) members representing the following entities: 3 - City of Corpus Christi; 2 - Port of
Corpus Christi; I - Nueces County; and 6 - Board of Trustee nominees. The City Council shall
appoint three (3) individuals to serve on the board of directors, which persons may be City
Council members or other public officials. Terms of office shall coincide with the terms of
office of the City Council. The City Manager shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of
the board of directors.
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Lena Coleman
2023 Stillman
(H) 883-5762
(W) 857-7729
Owner, Lena's Business Management & Consultants. B.A.
in Business Administration; M.A., Education and J.D. Mem-
ber of Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel and
Texas State Bar Association, Census 2000 Complete Count
Committee. Past distinctions include: Ford Foundation
Scholarship for Academic Recognition and Earl Warren Legal
Foundation Scholarship. (2-18-00)
N. Foster Edwards
118 Alia Plaza
(H) 853-0366
(W) 991-8221
CEO, C.C. Associationof Realtors. M.A. in Political Science,
Southwest Texas State University. President of C.C. Industrial
Foundation and Secretary of Nueces County Beach Advisory
Committee. Graduate of Leadership Corpus Ctuisti, Class XI.
(2-02-00)
Clemente Garcia, Jr.
4130 Tarpon Place
(H) 853-6503
(W) 855-7344
PresidentjCEO, Prescott Pharmacy. B.S. in Pharmacy, University
of Houston. Activities include: member of Texas Pharmaceutical
Association, L.U.L.A.C. and Sembradores de Amistad
International. Past distinctions include: appointments by Gov.
Clements to the University System of South Texas and Texas
A & I boards; President of C.C.I.S.D. School Board (I979-84) -
selected School Board of the Year by Texas Association of School
Administrators (1983). (2-18-00)
Gall Hoffman
3442 Paradise Dr.
(H) 937-4215
(W) 289-0996
Executive Director, Associated General Contractors. B.A. in
Government, U.T. Austin. Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi,
Class XV. Volunteer experience includes the following: former
Flour Bluff Intermediate & High School P.T.A. President,
established C.A.S.A. Board of Directors, Junior League member
for nine years, Board Member and V-P of Development for Ronald
McDonald House. (10/13/99)
Glenn E. Lyons
13901 Cabana North
(H) & (W) 949-9799
Area of expertise - Development and marketing. Directorof Padre
Island Business Association Board and Director of the Karen E.
Henry Foundation. Served ten years in United States Air Force
Security Service, Top Secret security clearance. (2-11-00)
022200.WPD, page 14 30
Edward Martin
5814 Oso Parkway
(H) 992-2053
(VO 693-2100
Richard Poremba
4823OceanDr.
(H) 993-7196
(W) 814-9900
Manuel Ugues
6162MistyMeadows
(H) 992-1570
(W) 887-7408
Sandra Vasquez
5440 Everhart,#7
(H) 884-9917
(W) 882-2110
CEO, Bay, Inc. Master's degree in Public Administration.
Former Council Member; former member of C.C.
Business Alliance and Chamber of Commerce. (2-14-00)
Principal, Naismith Engineering. B.S. in Civil Engineering and
M.B.A. in Accounting. Member of Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors and Pacific Southwest Bank board.
Previous service includes Co-Chair of Alliance Business
Recruitment and Retention Committee. (2-16-00)
President, Hispanic Chamber of Commeme. B.B.A. in Marketing.
Activities include CP&L Advisory Community Committee and
C.C. Young Professionals Club. Currently serving on C.C.
Downtown Management District. (2-17-00)
Co-owner, Mex-Sales Company. B.B.A. in Accounting from
Corpus Christi State University. Owns a patent for Tamale Masa
Spreader. Member of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and
Hispanic Contractors Association. (4-10-98)
022200.WPD, page 15 31
e. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE - Three
vacancies with two-year terms to 8-19-01.
COMPOSITION
Thirteen voting members. Three members shall be appointed by the Corpus Christi City
Council, three by the Nueces County Commissioners Court, two by the Board of the Corpus
Christi ISD. one by the Board of the Robstown ISD, one by the Board of the Tuloso-Midway
ISD, one by the Board of the West Oso ISD, one by the Board of the Calallen ISD, and one by
the Board of the Flour Bluff ISD.
ORIGINAL
MEMBERS TERM APPTD. DATE
Abby Saenz (County), Chairman
Aaron DeLaGarza (CCISD)
Velma Arellano (City)
Lucy Rubio (City)
Jean Newberry (City)
Frank Veltri (CCISD)
Diane Spurlock (Calallen)
Audra Ude (Flour Bluff)
Dora Sifuentes (West Oso)
Gary Burnett (Tuloso-Midway)
Mauro Garza (Robstown)
Aaron Bonds (County)
Tim Clower (County)
8-19-99
8-19-00
8-19-99
8-19-99
8-19-99
8-19-99
8-19-99
8-19-00
8-19-99
8-19-00
8-19-99
8-19-00
8-19-00
8-12-97
10-10-95
8-05-86
Seeking reappointrnent.
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NO. OF MTGS.
NAME THIS TERM
NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Velma Arellano 8 4 50%
Jean Newberry 8 6 75%
Lucy Rubio 8 6 75%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS SEEKING REAPPOINTMENT
Shelley Hinojosa
4505 Cobblestone
(H) 814-3613
(W) 855-1021
CEO/President, Shelley & Associates. Master*s degree in
Psychology, B.A. in Counseling. Pursuing Doctorate degree in
Higher Education in Adult Learning, Nova University. Board
memberofHispanicChamberofComrnerce. 1998 Corpus Christi
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year.
(5-12-99)
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Rev. Leroy Roundtree-
4037 Rooney Dr.
(H) 852-5841
(W) 757-424-6411
Asst. Pastor, St. John's First Baptist Church. Retired from 20
years of naval service in Sept. 1999. Area of expertise: analysis
and technology. (1-06-00)
Rev. Mark Stewart
4021 Montego
(H) 853-6117
(W) 852-3292
Pastor, Rising Star Baptist Church. Member of the Adelante
Jantos Advisory Committee. (1-07-00)
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FE~--18--80 eS:8~ PM ~R.SAENZ M.~. UROLO~Y 5128~24~59 P,02
((1) Abby Saenz
lnl ov ,,me a,J Co , i-, ioa on aad Alcohol
February 9, 2000
Mr. David Garcia
Corpus Christi City Manager
At the request ofour city assigned secretary, Pat Eldrige, I v, ill hopefull}, give you
a synopsis of the latergovernmental Commission. It was establisl~d after the 1985
Drug Task Force. While serving that first year the Commition helped unify the
community to fight against drug and alcohol abuse.
Our members have at one time or another guided, participated, or sponsored many
pesitivc activities protecting our youth from the ravages of drug and alcohol abut. This
past year was not as fruitful (lack of quorum) but we still have several members
participating with the community, esp. Vilma who volunteers her time speaking to the
te~nagers about D.W.I.. She lost her older son in a tern'ble accidem. Personally I have
artended n~.'etings of Texans Standing Tall twice in Austin. Itopefully we can stun a
chapter in our city since it addresses the under age drinking problem.
The masons I feel that have resulted in a lack of quorums are:
6 Failure to notify school superintendents at mid-summer to name
appointees for new fiscal years of '9g and '99. Hurricancs didn't
hclpI;
o~*o C.C.I.S.D. is cnlitled to two rcps., but or,./y onc comes whcncver hc
*~. The appointees from schools are very busy...or emcrgcncics!!;
6 Loss ofnotices in school mail (claims ofnot getting mail) or not
received in a tirncb' manncr;
6 Once or twice notices were not mailed or posted at city hull in a
timcb' manner,
o*** For some time the Commission was nol wanted b}' some higher-
ups in law cnforccrncnt and the alcohol lobby~ and
6 Lack orcoammnity interest, but we havcn't lost a graduating
senior since t985.
Mr. Garcla. please fccl rrcc lo call mc at any time, 991-6347 or g15-4022. Wc nccc[ the
Commission. Austin has a coalition whcre I gave a prcscntation and it was composed of
Icadcrs fi'om the entire community, Please give copies to Mayor & Council members.
Respectfiflly,
Abby Saenz, Chairman
Mayor ~md Council Members
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 16, 2000
SUBJECT: Buckingham Estates Lift Station
(Project #7117)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
engineering services agreement with Coym, Rehmet & Gutierrez Engineering, Inc. for a
total fee not to exceed $37,306 for the Buckingham Estates Lift Station.
ISSUE: The Buckingham Estates Lift Station does not have adequate reserve pump
capacity, and must be upgraded to accommodate anticipated growth on the south side of
Corpus Chdsti.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the FY99-00 Capital Projects Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Foster Crowell'
Wastewater Superintendent
/
~, R. Escobar, F;: E
Engineering Services
Additional Support MaJceria~
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Contract Summary
Exhibit "C" Location Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Buckingham Estates Lift Station (Project #7117)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: July 20, 1999 - Approval of the FY99-00 Capital Improvement
Budget, Ordinance No. 023703.
EUTURE COUNCIL ACTIONS:
1. Amendment of the engineering contract to provide design, bid and construction
phase services.
2. Award of a construction contract for the upgrade or relocation of the Buckingham
Estates Lift Station.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Buckingham Estates Lift Station does not have
adequate reserve pump capacity, and must be upgraded to accommodate growth on the
south side of the City. The Lift Station is located at the intersection of South Staples and
Yorktown Blvd. This project is included in the adopted 2000-2004 Capital Improvement
Planning Guide as Wastewater Project No. 23.
Pdor to proceeding with the lift station's capacity upgrade, it was decided that alternatives
should be analyzed. This analysis will include determining the feasibility of relocating the
lift station to a less visible site. The Buckingham Estates Lift Station presently pumps to
Lift Station No. 5 located at South Staples and Saratoga Boulevard. Lift Station No. 5
pumps to the large capacity wastewater trunk main located at the intersection 8f Saratoga
and Cimmaron boulevards.
The Oso/Greenwood Wastewater Facilities Implementation Plan calls for the construction
of a new force main from the Buckingham Estates Lift Station to the Saratoga/Cimmaron
trunk main. The proposed force main will be a component of the analysis to be provided
in the engineering report.
CON:TJ?,~LCT/PROJECZJ:)ESCRIPTION: The consultant contract is divided into two
stages. Stage I provides for an Engineering Report with executive summary, cost
estimates, technical evaluations, and an evaluation of the feasibility of identified
alternatives for the Lift Station and Force Main routing. The report will be the basis of
determining whether the Buckingham Estates Lift Station is upgraded or relocated to an
improved location.
Stage 2 of the contract will provide for design, bid, and construction phase services. These
services will be negotiated based upon the results of the Engineering Report and the
decision whether to upgrade or relocate the Lift Station. Stage 2 services will be
authorized by a future amendment of the contract.
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
BUCKINGHAM LIFT STATION
SCOPE OF PROJECT
Providing capacity in the system to accommodate anticipated growth is recommended. The Lift Station does
not have adequate reserve pumping capacity. Improvements include enlargement of the Buckingham Station
with a new force main. The project increases capacity by replacing pumps and redesigning the wet well system.
Upgrading of the Buckingham Lift Station or possible relocation of the e~iSting Buckingham Station from its
present location at the intersection of Yorktown Blvd. and South Staples Street to an improved location. If the
lift station is relocated the existing lift station site will be demolished. A force main will be constructed to a
location which adequate capacity exists.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Coyre, Rehmet & Gutierrez Engineering will perform all engineering services necessary to review and prepare
plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents; and provide contract administration services to complete
the Project. Work will not begin on Additional Services until written authorization is provided by the Director of
Engineering Services.
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
TIME MILESTONE
March 3, 2000
Begin Preliminary Phase
Aprile 14, 2000
Preliminary Submittal 60%
May 26, 2000
Submit Draft of Stage 1 Engineering
Report For Review and Approval
June 16, 2000
Submit Final Stage 1 Engineering Report
4. FEES
Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the Engineer a fixed fee for providing for all "Basic Services"
authorized as per the following table below. The fees for Basic Services will not exceed those identified
and will be full and total compensation for all services outlined above, and for all expenses incurred in
performing these services. For services provided, Engineer will submit monthly statements for basic
services rendered. The statement will be based upon Engineer's estimate of the proportion of the total
services actually completed at the time of billing. City will make prompt monthly payments in response to
Engineer's monthly statements.
Fee for Additional Services. For services authorized by the Director of Engineering Services, the City
will pay the Engineer a not-to-exceed fee as per the following table:
Contract Sumrna~ - Buckingham Lift Station
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
BUCKINGHAM LIFT STATION
1. SCOPE OF PROJECT
Providing capacity in the system to accommodate anticipated growth is recommended. The Lift Station does
not have adequate reserve pumping capacity. Improvements include enlargement of the Buckingham Station
with a new force main. The project increases capacity by replacing pumps and redesigning the wet well system.
Upgrading of the Buckingham Lift Station or possible relocation of the existing Buckingham Station from its
present location at the intersection of Yorktown Blvd. and South Staples Street to an improved location. If the
lift station is relocated the existing lift station site will be demolished. A force main will be constructed to a
location which adequate capacity exists.
2. SCOPE OFSERVICES
Coym, Rehmet & Gutierrez Engineering will perform all engineering services necessary to review and prepare
plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents; and provide contract administration services to complete
the Project. Work will not begin on Additional Services until written authorization is provided by the Director of
Engineering Services.
3. PROJECTSCHEDULE
4. FEES
TIME MILESTONE
March 3, 2000
Begin Preliminary Phase
Aprile 14, 2000
Preliminary Submittal 60%
May 26, 2000
Submit Draft of Stage 1 Engineering
Report For Review and Approval
June 16, 2000
Submit Final Stage 1 Engineering Report
Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the Engineer a fixed fee for providing for all "Basic Services"
authorized as per the following table below. The fees for Basic Services will not exceed those identified
and will be full and total compensation for all services outlined above. and for all expenses incurred in
performing these services. For services provided, Engineer will submit monthly statements for basic
services rendered. The statement will be based upon Engineer's estimate of the proportion of the total
services actually completed at the time of billing. City will make prompt monthly payments in response to
Engineer's monthly statements.
Fee for Additional Services. For services authorized by the Director of Engineering Services, the City
will pay the Engineer a not-to-exceed fee as per the following table:
Contract Summary - Buckingham Lift Station
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Summary of Fees
Fee for Basic Services
STAGE I
1. Engineering Report
STAGE 2
2. Design Phase
3. Bid Phase
4. Construction Phase
Sub-Total Basic Services Fees
Fee for Additional Services
STAGE 2
1. Permitting
Railroads
TxDOT
Permits/Amendments
Wetlands Delineation
Temporary Discharge
NPDES
TNRCC
Nueces County
Texas Historical
Commission
USRNS
USACE
USEPA
Total Permitting
1. ROW Acquisition Survey
3. Topographic Survey
4. Environmental Assessment
5. inspection Services
6. Start-up Services
7. Warranty
Sub-Total Additional Services
Fees Authorized
Total Authorized Fee
Contract Summary - Buckingbarn Lift Station
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CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT ~
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
DATE: 2/15/00
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 14, 2000
SUBJECZ: Gas Department Building Chiller Replacement
Project No. 1523
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with Malek, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $224,985 for the Gas
Department Building Chiller Replacement project.
LSSUE: The existing gas chiller is antiquated, unreliable and subject to failure. Parts for
this chiller are no longer manufactured. Replacement of the chiller at this time will help
ensure that the facility can be used without interruption.
EUND~IG; Funds for this project are available in the FY99-00 Gas Department Operating
Budget.
RECDMMENDATIOIt Approval of the motion as presented.
F
Director of Engineering Services
Additional_Support Material:
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Project Budget
Exhibit "C" Bid Tab Summary
Exhibit "D" Location Map
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Prior Council Action: July 20, 1999 - Adoption of the FY99-00 Annual Budget, which
included funding for this project (Ord. No. 023702).
Background Information: The existing gas chiller is antiquated and beyond its useful
economic life. When the unit failed last summer, the Gas Department was able to
refurbish a unit that had previously been removed from service by cannibalizing parts from
various other units. The refurbished unit is deemed to be unreliable and subject to failure.
Project Description: This project consists of mechanical and electrical work for the
installation of two water-cooled, gas-fired, absorption chiller/heater units and cooling
towers, including the installation of all piping, electrical and other necessary
appurtenances. All existing air devices will be cleaned.
Bid Information: The project was bid as a lump sum base bid with one additive altemate.
The City received proposals from five bidders on February 9, 2000, with bids ranging from
$224,985 to $273,180. The low qualified bid was submitted by Malek, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas. Malek is a large, well-established mechanical contractor which has
satisfactorily completed several other projects for the City. Staff recommends that the
construction contract be awarded to Mal6k, Inc. in the amount of $224,985.
Contract TermsJ The contract provides for the project to be completed in 120 calendar
days, with completion anticipated by the end of July 2000.
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET
GAS DEPARTMENT BUILDING CHILLER REPLACEMENT
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
February 14, 2000
Project No. 4523
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
PRELIMINARY
BUDGE~
FY99o00 Gas Dept. Operating Budget
265,485
ACTUAL
BUDGEI
Total
EUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction
Construction Contingencies (10%)
Design Consultant (Arch ./Engineer)
Engineering Reimbursements (1.5%)
Testing (Geotech & Quality Control)
Miscellaneous Expenses (Printing, Advertising, Express, etc.)
Total I
265,485
224,985
22,500
12,000
3,000
1,000
2,000
265,485
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TABULATION OF BIDS Page 1 of 1
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY. Ingel R.Escobar, P.S., Director of Engineering Services
DATE, Wednesday, February 9, 2000 TIME OF COMPLETION. 120 Calendar Days
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE. $200,000
GAS DEPARTMENT BUILDING
CHILLER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1523
Mathews Htg 6 A/C
Inc
P.O.Box 8555
C.C., TX 78411
Malek Inc.
P.O.Box 679
C.C., TX 78408
Weathertrol Inc.
P.O.Box 4881
C.C., TX 78469-
4881
Miller 6 Miller
P.O.Box 260609
C.C., TX 78426-
0609
Victoria A/C
513 Profit Dr.
Victoria, TX 77901
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
UNIT
AMOUNT
UNIT
AMOUNT
UNIT
AMOUNT
UNIT
AMOUNT
PRICE
PRICE
PRICE
PRICE
To furnish all labor and
materials, tools, and
necessary equipment, and to
perform the work required for
the project at the locations
set out by the plans and
specifications and in strict
accordance with the contract
documents.
TOTAL BASS BID.
$210,700.00
$212,990.00
$219,000.00
$245,600.00
$255,930.00
ALTERNATE BID ITEM N0.1.
$14,350.00
$11,995.00
$17,500.00
$13,700.00
$17,250.00
TOTAL BASH BID + ALT.1.
$225,050.00
$224,985.00
$236,500.00
$259,300.00
$273,180.00
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PROJECT LOCATION
4225 South Port
F.M. 45
CIP PROJECT # 1523
EXHIBIT "D"
Gas Department Building
Chiller Replacement
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: 1 Of 1
DATE: 2-15-2000
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
February 16, 2000
Pro-Planning for Post-Hurricane/Disaster RecOvery Operations
(Project #90038)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. 4 to the Contract for Engineering/Consulting Services with Shiner,
Moseley and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for Pre-Planning for
Post-Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Operations for the 2000 hurricane season.
ISSUE: Several actions must be completed each year to maintain pre-position recovery
contracts to minimize recovery time and expenses as a result of post hurricane/disaster
recovery operations.
FUNDING: Funding for this amendment is available from the Street, Solid Waste,
Wastewater, and Water Departments' Annual Operating Budgets.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Fost r Crowell .
Water Superintendent
Andres Leal~.. E. (~
Director - Solid Waste Services
'~lR.~Escobar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
Ogilvie Gericke, P. E.
Director of Street Services
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Additional Information
Exhibit B - Contract Summary
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: In order to expedite post-hurricane recovery operations and maximize
reimbursement from various disaster relief funds, it is essential that necessary plans and
contracts be developed and in place for rapid recovery response and to provide proper
documentation to support reimbursement requests from emergency funds.
A hurricane or other major disaster will result in a dramatic increase in City workloads. The
City will be required to continue normal operations while mobilizing all available resources
to conduct an effective and efficient disaster recovery operation. Therefore, it was found
to be to the City's advantage to identify, contract and pre-position the contract services that
will be required to undertake recover,/efforts. This resulted in several pre-positioned
contracts being in place for the 1998 and 1999 hurricane seasons.
Vadous pre-positioned recovery and damage assessment contracts were activated in 1999
as a result of Hurricane Bret. While the City suffered only limited damage, the recovery
actions were well coordinated. The pre-positioned contracts functioned as intended and
there was satisfaction with the contractors' responsiveness and the speed of recovery.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS:
June 24, 1997 ~ Motion authorizing staff to waive the 75% local participation rule in
soliciting professional services required for pre-planning post-hurricane recovery
operations (M97-176).
August 18, 1997 - Authorization for City Manager or his representative to sign a contract
with Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $96,000 for Pre-Planning for
Post Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Operations (M97-223).
January 27, 1998 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Engineering/Consulting Services with Shiner,
Moseley and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $71,000 for Pre-Planning for
Post-Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Operations (M98-016).
Eebruary 9, 1999 - Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to
the Contract for Engineering/Consulting Services with Shiner, Moseley and Associates,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for Pre-Planning for Post Hurricane/Disaster
Recovery Operations for 1999 (M99-039).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS: January 15, 1996 - Approval to ratify additional
services in the amount of $10.000 to complete Phase I Services for Pre-Planning for Post
Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Operations with Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc.
CONSULTANT: Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc., successfully completed the Pre-
Planning for the original contract and the 1998 and 1999 Humcane Seasons.
CONTRACT: The original contract provided for the development of a refined scope and
approach to be used in the establishment pre-positioned contracts. That contract provided
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for a future phase to implement first year preparedness services including the pre-
positioned contracts and annual contract management services associated with
humcane/disaster preparedness. Annual management services was to be addressed
through amendments for each hurricane season.
Amendment No. 4 will activate Year 3 (2000) Contract Management Services upon
approval by Council. Contract Management services to be completed as a result of the
amendment include:
1. review contract documents and procedures to assure compliance with current
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;
2. recommend any modifications to contracts, procedure, or forms to facilitate FEMA
reimbursement of recovery operations;
3. review Damage Assessment Team (DAT) availability, capabilities, and
responsibilities;
4. prepare and conduct a one (1) day Damage Assessment Team (DAT) training
course pdor to June 1, 2000;
5. review contractor availability, capabilities, and responsibilities;
6. prepare and coordinate contractor(s) participation in the City's annual humcane
preparedness exercise; and
7. participation in the preparedness exercise.
A complete list of services is provided in the Contract Summary. See Exhibit B.
FEE: Contract Management for Years 2 through 5 was to be based on a fee of $28,000
for Year 2 (1999) with an adjustment for Years 3 through 5 based on the Engineering News
Be.r. ard:l inflation rate. Review of the required services resulted in a mutual agreement that
the fee for Year 3 Contract Management services would be reduced to $20,000.
ALTERNATIVES: Maintenance of pre-positioning contracts is the only viable method of
minimizing recovery time and assudng maximum recovery of expenditures from FEMA and
other reimbursements.
FUNDING: Funding for the Engineering and Consulting contract is available from the
Street ($6,000), Solid Waste ($6,000), Wastewater ($4,000), and Water ($4,000)
Departments' annual operating budgets. The cost of the contract was allocated based
upon an estimate of the benefit that would accrue to the Departments.
Activation (Hurricane Approach Preparations) and Recovery Operations would be
authorized as an amendment only in the event of a hurricane or other disaster with the fee
being provided at that time.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The implementation schedule provides for the re-
certification of all pre-positioned contracts, all training sessions/exercises, and other tasks
for the 2000 Hurricane Season to be complete by June 1,2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
Additional Services, as outlined in the original contract, Section II B.2 is hereby amended by the follow
revision:
II.B.2 Contract Management - Years T~,'o Three through Five (2000-2002)
Additional Services, as outlined in the original contract, Section II B. is hereby amended by adding the
following to read:
Additional Services
Contract Management - Year 3 (2000) Hurricane Season Implementation. The Engineer will complete
the follow tasks in the accomplishment of the contract management scope for 2000:
a. review contract documents and procedures to assure compliance with current Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements prior to March 15, 2000;
b. recommend any modifications to contracts, procedure, or forms to facilitate FEMA
reimbursement of recovery operations;
review Damage Assessment Team (DAT) availability, capabilities, and responsibilities;
prepare and conduct a one (1) day Damage Assessment Team (DAT) training course prior
to June 1, 2000;
evaluate the training course;
recommend possible improvements and modifications to the DAT training course;
submit a letter report of the training session evaluation with a list of certified DATs to the City
Engineer;
review contractor availability, capabilities, and responsibilities;
prepare and coordinate contractor(s) participation in the City's annual hurricane
preparedness exercise;
participate in the preparedness exercise;
review and evaluate the contract management center plan, operational, procedures;
communications with other elements of the exercise as it relates to contractors;
recommend possible improvements and modifications to the contract management center
plan, procedures, communications and other elements; and
submit a letter report summarizing observations and recommendations concerning the
exercise and the contractors participation.
f.
g.
h.
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Article Ill - Fees Authorized B. Additional Services and D. Summary of Fees are amended to read: B. Additional Services.
A fee of $20,000 will be paid the Engineer for Section II.B.5 - Contract Management - Year 3 (2000)
IdurdcacLe_Season Implementation - services and expenses. This amount includes the Engineers
compensation for expenses it will incur in performing this work. See attached Exhibit A - Detail of Fee
by Task.
(SUMMARY OF FEES ATTACHED)
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Summary of Fees:
Tasks I Description
PHASE I - BASIC SERVICES-CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT
A1-10 Original Contract
A11-16 Amendment No. I
PHASE I SUBTOTAL
PHASE II - ADDITIONAL SERVICES-MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Amendment NO. 2)
B1 Contract Management/1998 Hurricane Season
B2 Contract Management - Years Two through Five (1999-2002)
B3 Activation - Hurricane Approach Preparations
B4 Post-Hurricane/Disaster Recovery Operations
PHASE II - SUBTOTAL
PHASE III - ADDITIONAL SERVICES-CONTRACT MANAGMENT (Amendment No. 3)
B5 Contract Management - Year 2 (1999) Hurricane Season
Implementation
PHASE III - SUBTOTAL
PHASE Ill - ADDITIONAL SERVICES-CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (Amendment No. 4)
B5 Contract Management - Year 3 (2000) Hurricane Season
Implementation
PHASE III - SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
Fee
$96,000
$10,000
$106,000
$71,000
To be Negotiated
Subject to Activation
Subject to Activation
$71,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$217,000
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 17, 2000
SUBJECT: Condemnation of Parcel Nos. 2a, 2b and 6
Kostoryz Road Improvements (Project #6068) .
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings by the City to
condemn fee simple title to: two tracts of land out of Lot 3, Section 8, Bohemian Colony
Lands: (a) 30,859 s.f. and (b) 32,978 s.f. and 1,933 s.f. of land out of Lot 5, Section 9,
Bohemian Colony Lands, from the owners, Frances Snyder, individually, and Bryan Lee
Holmes and Mark Snyder Holmes as co-trustees of the Paul Snyder Testamentary Trust,
to constuct street and utility improvements as part of the Kostoryz Road Improvements
project and for other municipal purposes.
ISSUE: The Kostoryz Road Improvements project calls for the acquisition of Parcel Nos.
2a, 2b and 6 for street improvements to Kostoryz Road from Holly Road to Saratoga Blvd.,
and negotiations have reached an impasse.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution as presented.
Attachments:
Exhibit A.
Exhibit B.
Exhibit C.
Exhibit D.
Background Information
Prior Council Action
Location Map
Information Summary
Kostor'fz Road Improvements project
Acquisition of Parcel Nos. 2a. 2b & 6
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Parcel Nos. 2a, 2b and 6 - Kostoryz Road Imps. Project
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: See Exhibit "B."
OVERVIEW:
Background: In 1993, the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) requested project proposals for the Metropolitan Mobility Program as part
of the overall Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Metropolitan
Mobility Program is a federally-funded program for transportation improvement
projects, providing federal funding up to 80% of the total cost of engineering, right-
of-way (ROW) acquisition and construction, with a 20% local match share. In
response, City staff presented recommendations for several projects, including the
engineering, ROW acquisition, and construction of street widening improvements
on Kostoryz Road between Holly Road and a point south of Saratoga Blvd.
Funding for engineering of the Kostoryz Road project was approved by the MPO for
FY 1995. Funding for ROW acquisition and construction was approved for FY
1996. During later deliberations by the MPO, funding for the engineering/ROW was
deferred to FY 1996, and funding for construction was tentatively deferred to FY
1999. The cost of engineering and ROW acquisition has been estimated at
$136,000 and $100,000, respectively. In October 1995, the City Council. approved
funding for the City 20% match share for each of these elements.
On September 24, 1996, Council requested staff to perform an in-depth review of
the project's scope and cost estimate to determine if funding was adequate and the
requirement fully supported. Staffs subsequent review of the project was presented
to Council on November 15, 1996 and concluded that the project limits should be
changed and not extend 0.25 miles south of Saratoga Blvd. as originally
programmed. The near-term benefits of the project were not found to justify the
extra cost of the 0.25 mile section. A review of the project budget also indicated an
additional $285,000 should be programmed in FY 1999 to cover the City's 20%
share of the extra street/drainage costs for the Holly Road to Saratoga Blvd.
section. Subsequently, on November 26, 1996, Council endorsed the staffs
recommended changes for deleting the section of Kostoryz 0.25 miles south of
Saratoga and increasing the budget by $285,000 in the FY 1999 Capital
Improvement Plan to cover additional costs. The MPO and TxDOT approved the
amending of the Kostoryz Road project limits to delete the section of Kostoryz 0.25
miles south of Saratoga Blvd.
Parcel: Parcel No. 2a and 2b are located on the west side of Kostoryz Road
between Saratoga Blvd. and Whitebird Lane. Parcel No. 6 is located on the east
Exhibit A )}
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side of Kostoryz Road between Saratoga Blvd. and Masterson Lane. All three
parcels are fee simple acquisitions. Parcel Nos. 2a, 2b and 6 contain 0.708, 0.757
and 0.044 acres of vacant land respectively.
These parcels are being acquired for the Kostoryz Road Improvements project.
Staffs offer of $29,690 was rejected, and negotiations have reached an impasse.
In order to move forward with the project, these parcels should be acquired through
the condemnation process. A title company is not involved in this acquisition by
condemnation.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Council will be requested to:
authorize the acquisition and actual expenditure of funds from the Street
Capital Projects Fund when the condemnation process for Parcel Nos. 2a,
2b and 6 is completed; and
authorize the approval of other parcels in the project where acquisition costs
exceed $15,000.
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PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION
October, 1995 -Adopted the FY95-96 Capital Improvement Program Budget, which
included $440,000 for the City's participation with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for the engineering, acquisition of right-of-way (ROW), and
improvements to Kostoryz Road between Holly Road and a point south of Saratoga
Boulevard (Oral. No. 022394).
December. 1995 - Approved appropriation of funds to the Street Capital Projects
Fund, including $440,000 for the City's participation with the State of Texas for
engineering, ROW acquisition, and construction of the Kostoryz Road
Improvements (Ord. No. 022438).
November 26. 1996 - Endorsed staffs recommended changes to the Kostoryz Road
project by eliminating from its scope the construction of the section of Kostoryz 0.25
miles south of Saratoga Blvd and increasing the project budget by $285,000 in the FY
1999 Capital Improvement Plan (M96-364).
January 7, 1997 - Appropriated $80,000 from the Texas Transportation Commission
in the No. 220 Street Capital Improvement Fund for the estimated reimbursement from
the State of Texas to the City for ROW acquisition costs for the Kostoryz Road
Improvements Project between Holly Road and Saratoga Blvd. (Ord. No. 022805).
January 7, 1997 - Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the
State of Texas setting forth responsibilities for engineering and acquisition of ROW
for proposed improvements to Kostoryz Road between Holly Road and Saratoga Blvd.
and authorizing the deposit of $27,200 with TxDOT as the City's share of engineering
costs (M97-001).
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Exhibit B ~
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LOCATION MAP
VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
Kostoryz Road
Street Improvements
Parcels 2A, 2B, & 6
CIty of Corpus Christi. Texas
City Council Exhibit
Department of Engineering Services
Date : 01-11-2000
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EXHIBIT C
INFORMATION SUMMARY
KOSTORYZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PARCEL NOS. 2a, 2b & 6
Owner:
Frances Snyder, Trustee
Location:
On the west side of Kostoryz Road between Saratoga Blvd. and
Whitebird Lane and on the east side of Kostoryz Road between
Saratoga Blvd and Masterson Lane.
Zoning:
R-lb, One Family Dwelling District
Size:
Parcel 2a - Whole Property:
Part Taken:
3.99 acres
0.708 acres
Parcel 2b - Whole Property:
Part Taken:
4.393 acres
0.757 acres
Parcel 6 -
Whole Property:
Part Taken:
32.766 acres
0.044 acres
Platted: No
Tax Value:
Parcel Nos. 2a & 2b -
Parcel No. 6 -
$10,O00/acre
$25,000/acre
Appraised Value: John A. Erickson, S.R.A
Parcel No. 2a .................$13,806 ($19,500/acre)
Parcel No. 2b .................$14,762 ($19,500/acre)
Parcel No. 6 ...................$ 1.122 ($25,500/acre)
Total Just Compensation ...............................$29,690
City's Offer: $29,690
Owners Response: The owner does not want to sell the land to the City under any
circumstances.
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY TO CONDEMN FEE
SIMPLE TITLE TO: TWO TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF LOT 3, SECTION 8, BOHEMIAN
COLONY LANDS: (A) 30,859 S.F. AND (B) 32,978 S.F. AND (C) 1933 S.F. OF LAND OUT
OF LOT 5, SECTION 9, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, AS SHOWN ON THE
ATTACHED EXItlBITS A, B, & C, FROM THE OWNERS, Frances SNYDER,
INDIVIDUALLY, AND BRYAN LEE HOLMES AND MARK SNYDER HOLMES AS CO-
TRUSTEES OF THE PAUL SNYDER TESTAMENTARY' TRUST, TO CONSTRUCT
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE KOSTORYZ ROAD
PROJECT AND FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire fee simple title to two tracts of Land out of Lot 3,
Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,859 S.F. and (b) 32,978 S.F., also known as Parcels 2A,
& 2B, and (c) to 1933 S.F. of land out of Lot 5, section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, also known as
Parcel 6, on behalf of the City to construct street and utility improvements as part of the Kostoryz
Road Project and for other municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City has made an offer to purchase Parcel Nos. 2A, 2B, & 6 for the sum
of $29,690 based on the fair market value established by an independent appraiser; and pursuant to
Law the City has provided the Owners with appraisal reports.
WHEREAS,the Owners, Frances Snyder, Individually, and Bryan Lee Holmes and Mark
Snyder Holmes as Co-Trustees of the Paul Snyder Testamentary. Trust (collectively called
"Owners"), have been unable to agree with the City on the fair market value of Parcel Nos. 2A, 2B,
& 6 and further negotiations for settlement have become futile; and
WHEREAS, condemnation has become necessary in order to acquire the unencumbered fee
simple title to two tracts of Land out of Lot 3, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,849 S.F.
and (b) 32,978 S.F., also known as Parcels 2A, & 2B, and (c) 1933 S.F. of land out of Lot 5, section
9, Bohemian Colony Lands, also known as Parcel 6, save and except oil and gas fights.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi has transmitted a bona fide offer, including
appraisal reports, to the Owners (Frances Snyder, Individually, and Bryan Lee Holmes and Mark
Snyder Holmes as Co-Trustees of the Paul Snyder Testamentary Trust) of two tracts of Land out of
Lot 3, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,849 S.F. and (b) 32,978 S.F., also known as
Parcels 2A, & 2B, and (c) 1933 S.F. of land out of Lot 5, section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, also
known as Parcel 6, as shown on the attached Exhibits A, B, & C; and the Owners and the City of
Corpus Christi have negotiated in good faith and cannot agree on the damages. and further settlement
negotiations are futile.
SECTION 2. That public necessity requires acquisition of the unencumbered fee simple title
to Parcel Nos. 2A, 2B, & 6, save and except the City seeks to acquire no oil and gas fights.
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SECTION 3. That the public necessity and convenience require condenmation of two tracts
of Land out of Lot 3, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,849 S.F. and (b) 32,978 S.F., also
known as Parcels 2A. & 2B, and (c) 1933 S.F. of land out of Lot 5, section 9, Bohemian Colony
Lands, also known as Parcel 6, in order to construct street and utility improvements as part of the
Kostoryz Road Project and for other municipal purposes.
SECTION 4. That the City Attomey is hereby authorized and directed to institute
condemnation proceedings against Frances Snyder, Individually, and Bryan Lee Holmes and Mark
Snyder Holmes as Co-Trustees of the Paul Snyder Testamentary Trust Owners of Parcel Nos. 2A,
2B, & 6 to acquire the unencumbered fee simple title to two tracts of Land out of Lot 3, Section 8,
Bohemian Colony Lands: (a) 30,849 S.F. and Co) 32,978 S.F., also known as Parcels 2A, & 2B, and
(c) 1933 S.F. of land out of Lot 5, section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, also known as Parcel 6,
excluding the oil and gas rights, which Parcels are located in Nueces County, Texas.
SECTION 5. That this resolution shall take effect irrtmediately from and after its passage.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa. City Secretary
Samuel L. Neai, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved on ] '7 ~ ,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
Alison Gallaw~af, Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 16, 2000
SUBJECT: Lease Agreement for Baylest
Agenda Item: Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a five year lease
with Bayfest, Inc. ("Bayfest") to conduct a festival and related activities on the sidewalks,
medians, and seawall along Shoreline Boulevard from IH 3'7 to the Convention Center
complex; the Barge Dock and adjacent bay waters; and the vacant city block bounded by
Resaca, Fitzgerald, Chaparral and Water Streets ("Premises"), in consideration of Baylest
paying a one-time $250 permit fee and 100% of the cost of City services for event support,
except that in 2000 only Bayfest will pay seventy -five percent (75%) of all police
department overtime costs; giving Bayfest exclusive use of Premises for 4 days and non-
exclusive use for 21 days during a set period for each of five years beginning September
18, 2000 and providing for publication.
ISSUE: Baylest, Inc. is currently in a five-year lease. However, since the City's special
event policy has changed, it is necessary to develop a new contract. In addition, event
organizers have requested that all similar events be treated consistently. Bayfest, Inc. is
requesting that the city approve a five-year lease to include the contract changes.
Prior Council Action: At the April 28, 1998 City Council meeting, Council Members
directed City staff to consider the feasibility of charging event organizers for all City
services including police department overtime. In June 1998, during budget hearings for
the 1998-99 fiscal year, the City Council reduced the Police Department overtime budget
by $50,000 to be offset by new revenues charged to special event organizers, Ordinance
022634 was passed on July 16, 1996.
Council Action Required: Action is required in the form of an ordinance authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to enter into a 5-year lease agreement with Baylest, Inc.
Future Council Action: Action in the form of an ordinance authorizing street closure
permits will be presented to the City Council annually, sixty days prior to festival, if
applicable.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the ordinance be approved.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Attachments: A. Background Information
B. Five Year Lease Ordinance for Bayfest
C. Lease Summary
D. Site Maps
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND Ii~FORMATION
Historically, the event organizer has not reimbursed police overtime for services to special
events. During the budget hearings for fiscal year 1998-99 the City Council reduced the
Police overtime budget $50,000, anticipating charging for all police services related to
support of non-city sponsored special events. As a result a series of meetings were held
with some of the major event organizers to discuss the implementation of the policy.
During the discussion several issues of concern on the part of the organizers arose.
Consistent requirements for all events as well as a clear understanding of what type of
events would be affected by the additional police costs: what amount would be charged
to individual events; and the time frame for implementing new charges for events now well
into their budget year were the major concerns voiced.
A special event policy was developed that requires that events pay for all city services
used. The implementation began with Baylest paying 50% of the police costs and 100 %
of all other City services used for their September 1998 festival. All future Bayfest festivals
will pay 100% of all services.
If the City develops a "Festival" site during this Lease, Baylest agrees to move the Event
to the new "Festival" site for the next Event conducted after the "Festival" site is open for
events. The Lease will be amended to reflect that the new "Festival" site js now the
Premises for this Lease and that all future Events supported by the "Festival Site" will be
conducted at the "Festival" site during the Lease. If the "Festival" site is not available for
events at least 6 months prior to the date of that year's Event, Bayfest may elect to wait
one year to move the Event to the "Festival" site.
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Exhibit "E"
BAYFEST, INC.
FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT SUMMARY
PARTIES:
City of Corpus Christi, TX (City)
Bayfest, Inc. (Bayfest)
PREMISES:
The side~valks, medians and seawail, along Shoreline Boulevard between Interstate
Highway 37 and the Bayfront Art and Science park; the Barge Dock and the vacant city block
bounded by Resaca, Fitzerald, Chaparral and Water Streets.
Within the next 3 years or more the construction qf the federal Courthouse and the IH 37
parkpro/eels will si~ni~cantlv impact the Premises. The premises will need to be reveiwed
annually to determine the Pro/ects imt~art on the Event.
Use of the Watergarden will be reviewed annually.
TERM:
A Five-year Lease Agreement authorizing twenty (20) consecutive days of non-exclusive
use annually in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and four (4) days (within the 20 days) of
exclusive use of the premises described below all during the month of either September or
October.
PAYMENT:
Bayfest will pay City a one-time, $250 Special Event Permit fee. Bayfest will pay City
100% of City's Direct Costs associated ~vith the event and its related activities with the exception
of Police overtime costs. Baylest agrees to pay city 75% of police overtime costs for the year
2000 and 100% of Police overtime costs for every year thereafter. Each year, one month prior to
the Event, a $2000 cash deposit must be paid to the City. If no costs are incurred or all City
costs are paid, the deposit will be returned to Bayfest within 30 days after the event.
AGREEMENT:
Four months prior to event, the Park Director, Street Director, Police Chief and City
Traffic Engineer will meet with Bayfest representatives to agree on City services to be provided
and discuss the costs of the City services for the Event.
City will bill Bayfest for direct costs within 30 days after the event closes. The
committee will pay City' s Direct Costs, if any, as billed within 30 days after City tenders invoice
to Bayfest.
Bayfest must provide Commercial General Liability insurance for the length of the event
and its related activities protecting against liability to the public. Such insurance must have
policy limits of $ 1 ,000,000 Combined Single Limit per occurrence for personal injury, death and
property damage and naming the City of Corpus Christi as Additional Insured. All vendors
selling alcohol at the event must have a $1,000,000 aggregate liquor liability. In addition,
insurance for volunteers with limits of $10,000 for death or dismemberment and limits for
$5,000 for medical expenses must be provided. Bayfest and its volunteers, contractors and
subcontractors must have automobile insurance that covers all owned and non-owned
automobiles with at least the statutory $20,000 per person, $40,000 personal occurrence, $15,000
property damage limits. Baylest must furnish the Certificates of Insurance in the above
minimum amounts to the City's Risk Manager two weeks prior to the non-exclusive use period.
Bayfest must provide barricades and traffic signs as required by the City Traffic Engineer
that include temporary directional signage to the nearby attractions/facilities affected by any
street closures and traffic circulation around event.
If the City develops a "Festival" site during this Lease, Bayfest agrees to move the Event
to the new "Festival" site for the next Event conducted after the "Festival" site is open for events.
The Lease will be amended to reflect that the ne~v "Festival" site is now the Premises for this
Lease and that all future Events supported by the "Festival Site" will be conducted at the
"Festival" site during the Lease. If the "Festival" site is not available for events at least 6 months
prior to the date of that year's Event, Bayfest may elect to wait one year to move the Event to the
"Festival" site.
Event Security Officers must be sworn peace officers paid directly by Bayfest; provided,
however, that the Police Chief may determine that a security guard service may be adequate for
the event.
If the City's Police Chief determines it is necessary, he will assign Police Officers to provide
crowd control and traffic control for the Event and any needed offsite traffic control.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH BAYFEST, INC. ("BAYFEST') TO
CONDUCT A FESTIVAL AND RELATED ACTIVITIES ON THE
SIDEWALKS, MEDIANS, AND SEAWALL ALONG SHORELINE
BOULEVARD FROM IH 37 TO THE CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX;
THE BARGE DOCK AND ADJACENT BAY WATERS; ~ THE VACANT
CITY BLOCK BOUNDED BY RESACA, FITZGERALD, CHAPARRAL AND
WATER STREETS ("PREMISES"), IN CONSIDERATION OF BAYFEST
PAYING A ONE-TIME $250 PERMIT FEE AND 100% OF THE COST OF
CITY SERVICES FOR EVENT SUPPORT, EXCEPT THAT IN 2000 ONLY
BAYFEST WILL PAY 75% OF POLICE OVERTIME COSTS; GIVING
BAYFEST EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE PREMISES FOR 4 DAYS AND NON-
EXCLUSIVE USE FOR 21 DAYS DURING A SET PERIOD FOR EACH OF
THE FIVE YEARS, AS SHOWN IN THE LEASE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER
18, 2000; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee. is authorized to execute a five year
lease with Bayfest, Inc. CBayfest") to conduct the Bayfest Festival and related activities on the
sidewalks. medians, and seawall along Shoreline Boulevard between Interstate Highway 37 and the
Bayfront Arts and Science Park: the Barge Dock; and the vacant city. block bounded by Resaca,
Fitzgerald. Chaparral and Water Streets ("Premises"), in consideration of Bayfest paying a one-time
$250 permit fee and 100% of the cost of City services for event support. except that in 2000 only
Bayfest shall pay 75% of police overtime costs. A copy of the lease is on file with the City
Secretary..
SECTION 2. That Bayfest is given exclusive use of the premises for 4 days and non-
exclusive use for 21 days during a set period for each of the four years, as shown in the lease
beginning September 18.2000.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Subject: Heritage Park Leases
Date: February 17, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year lease with
Baylest, Inc., for the use of the Grande-Grossman House, located at 1517 N. Chaparral, the west 30'
by the north 20' of Lot 4, the west 30'of Lot 5, the east 50' by north 20' of Lot 9, Beach addition,
Block 61, in Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces County ("Premises") together with all
improvements thereon as their business offices, for a monthly fee of $478; and providing for
publication.
ISSUE: Bayfest, Inc. has occupied The Grande-Grossman House for seven years. Bayfest, Inc.
has requested a five-year lease agreement with the City for use of the house as their headquarters.
BACKGROUND: The Grande-Grossman House in Heritage Park was restored in the 1980's
under the Corpus Christi Housing Improvement Restoration Program, as were several of the homes
in the park. The League of United Latin American Council (LULAC), originally occupied the house
before relocating their offices to newer facilities in the City in 1991.
In 1993, Bayfest. Inc., which has participated in numerous activities in Heritage Park over the years,
entered a one-year Use Permit with the City to occupy the Grande-Grossman House. Then Baylest.
Inc. was approved for an additional rive-year lease, which has expired. Bayfest, Inc. is asking to
renew for another five years. Baylest, Inc has been a stable tenant, makes lease payments on time,
and makes the facility work for their purposes. Both the City and Bayfest, Inc. have benefited from
their occupancy of the home and Bayfest has been an active participant in Henrage Park events and
tours.
PAST COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council approved Ordinance 021988 authorizing the
City Manager to execute a five year lease agreement for the Grande-Grossman House in Heritage
Park with Bayfest, Inc. on July 12, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Manager or his designee be authorized
to enter into a five year lease with Bayfest, Inc. for the use of the Grande-Grossman House at a rate
of $478 per month.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Attachments:
A. Contract Summary
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
PARTIES:
Lessor: City of Corpus Christi
Lessee: Bayfest, inc.
PROPERTY:
The Grande-Grossman House located at 1517 N. Chaparral St. in Heritage Park.
TERM:
Five year lease with monthly maintenance payments of $478 per month.
AGREEMENT:
Lessee shall have the right to maintain its administrative offices within the structure
to provide meeting rooms for activities of Lessee or any of its support groups.
Lessee shall have the right, but not be obligated, to rehabilitate existing or to
construct additional improvements on the property. Local contractors shall be used
for all new construction to the greatest extent possible.
The property shall normally be open to the public for a minimum of 4 hours per day,
5 days per week, excluding holidays. Lessor shall provide Lessee with information
and materials, which Lessee shall make available to visitors concerning the history
and restoration of the premises.
Premises shall be available to the City for regularly scheduled tours and, additionally,
the City shall have the right to provide special tours for visiting parties 'or groups on
an appointment basis.
Lessee is responsible for furnishing and equipping the interior of the building.
Lessor will maintain the lawn, vegetation and the exterior and structural components
of the building, subject to the amounts funded for that purpose in each annual City
budget.
Lessee must maintain the interior of the Building and all personal property.
Lessee shall provide at its own expense, janitorial, electrical, phone and security
services during the term of this agreement.
Lessor shall indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Corpus Christi, its officers,
employees, contractors. and agents and maintain insurance coverage with the City
as additional insured.
Lessee shall have the right to terminate this Lease Agreement by giving the City
ninety (90) days prior written notice.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTttORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE BAYPEST, INC. FOR THE
USE OF THE GRANDE-GROSSMAN HOUSE, LOCATED AT 1517 N.
CHAPARRAL, THE WEST OF 30' BY THE NORTH 20' OF LOT 4, THE
WEST OF 30' OF LOT 5, THE EAST 50' BY NORTH 20' OF LOT 9, BEACH
ADI)ITION, BLOCK 61, IN HERITAGE PARK, CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY ("PREMISES"), TOGETHER WITH ALL
IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AS THEIR BUSINESS OFFICES, IN
CONSIDERATION OF BAYPEST, INC. PAYING A MONTHLY FEE OF
$478; AND PROVII)!NG FOR PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CH RISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That the City Manager, or designee. is authorized to execute a four year lease
with Baylest. Inc. for the use of the Grande-Grossman House located at 1517 N. Chapanal, the west
of 30' by the north 20' of lot 4. the west of 30' of lot 5, the east 50' by north 20' of lot 9. Beach
Addition. I}lock 61. in Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces County ("Premises"), together with
all improvements thereon as their business offices. in consideration of Bayfest, Inc. paying a
monthly fee of $478. A cop3' of the lease is on file xvith the City SecretaD,.
SECTION 2. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Chfisti.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February22, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1
to a Fifteen Year Lease with MDC, Inc, (MDC) authorized by Ordinance No. 023806, which: a)
Decreases the Premises to 80,134 S.F. ffonting Pinson Drive on the west side of the airport,
substitutes new Exhibits A, B, C, J, and K; b) Increases the initial ,term by eight months to
include construction time; c) Authorizes the Sublessee to remedy all defaults; d) Clarifies that
MDC's pollution clean-up liability is limited to pollution it or its Sublessee causes; and e)
Clarifies the type of environmental assessment to be conducted prior to start of construction;
MDC is authorized to sublease the premises to Airborne Freight Corporation trader the same
terms and conditions; and providing for publication.
ISSUE: The existing lease agreement between the City and MDC, Inc., authorized by Ordinance
No. 023806, became effective on December 19, 1999. MDC leased vacant land from the City to
construct an air and truck freight terminal that, upon completion will be subleased to Airborne
Freight Corporation. Since the effective date of the agreement, the City and MDC have agreed
that an amendment to the lease is necessary to clarify certain parts of the lease and to correct
information contained on several exhibits as detailed in the attached First Amendment to Lease
Amreement and exhibits.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: On October 19, 1999, Council approved Ordinance No. 023806,
authorizing the City Manager or Designee, to execute a fifteen year lease agreement with MDC,
Inc. (MDC), with three 5 -year options to renew, for 82,064 square feet of vacant land fronting
Pinson Drive on the west side of Corpus Christi International Airport, with the right to lease an
additional 13,280 square feet., to construct a transportation terminal in consideration of MDC
paying $.12 per square feet., of improved areas and $.05 per square feet.,of unimproved areas,
adjusted every three years; further authorizing a sublease from MDC to Airborne Freight
Corporation to operate a Transportation Terminal.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION. Council must approve amendments to lease agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recomanends approval of the amendment as submitted.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information []
Con~xact Summary []
Ordinance/Resolution []
Map(s) []
~in, Director of Aviation
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
February 22, 2000
BACKGROUND:
Midwest Development Corporation Inc. CMDC, Inc.), on December 19, 1999 entered a lease
agreement for 82,064 square feet offand at the Corpus Christi International Airport to construct
an air and truck freight terminal, allowing MDC Inc. to sublease constructed facilities to
Airborne Freight Corporation. Since the effective date of the agreement, the City and MDC Inc.
have agreed that an amendment to the lease are necessary to clarify certain lease language, and
modify existing lease exhibits. The attached First Amendment to Lease Agreement. provides
revised lease language. Attached Exhibits A, B, C, J and K incorporate graphic and text changes
and clarifications to the property boundaries, square footage, and the area referred to as "non-
movement" for the purpose of operating vehicles within the aircraft operating area.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A FIFTEEN YEAR LEASE WITH
MDC, INC. (MDC) AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 023806, WHICH:
A) DECREASES THE PREMISES TO 80,134 S.F. FRONTING PINSON
DRIVE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE AIRPORT, SUBSTITUTES NEW
EXHIBITS A, B, C, J, AND K; B) INCREASES THE INITIAL TERM BY
EIGHT MONTHS TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION TIME; C)
AUTHORIZES THE SUBLESSEE TO REMEDY ALL DEFAULTS; D)
CLARIFIES THAT MDC'S POLLUTION CLEAN-UP LIABILITY IS
LIMITED TO POLLUTION IT OR ITS SUBLESSEE CAUSES; AND E)
CLARIFIES THE TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TO BE
CONDUCTED PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION; MDC IS
AUTHORIZED TO SUBLEASE THE PREMISES TO AIRBORNE FREIGHT
CORPORATION UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute Amendment
No. 1 to a ill'teen year lease with MDC, Inc. (MDC), authorized by Ordinance No.023806, which
a) decreases the Premises to 80,134 S.F. fronting Pinson Drive on the west side of the Airport,
substitutes new Exhibits A, B, C, J, and K; b) increases the initial term by eight months to include
construction time; c) authorizes the Sublessee to remedy all defaults; d) clarifies that MDC's
pollution clean-up liability is limited to pollution it or its Sublessee causes; and e) clarifies the type
of environmental assessment to be conducted prior to start of construction. All terms not amended
remain the same as in the original Lease. A copy of Amendment No. 1 to the lease is on file with
the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. That MDC is authorized to sublease the Premises to Airborne Freight
Corporation under the same terms and conditions.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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ORDINANCE STATUS
AGENDA ITEM:
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a fifty-nine year lease with St. James Episcopal School
to construct an aerial enclosed pedestrian bridge or
skywalk across the Carancahua Street right-of-way
between the main school building cn the east side and
the annex building on the west side of Carancahua
Street in consideration of the payment of $940 in rent for
the first four year term, with the rent for subsequent five
year terms being adjusted based upon the consumer
price index.
FIRST READING:
January 25, 2000
Passed: 8-1
FINAL READING:
February 22, 2000
COMMENTS:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
I I
DATE: January 18, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
a. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a fifty-nine
year lease with St. James Episcopal School to construct an aerial enclosed pedestrian
bridge or skywalk across the Carancahua Street right-of-way between the main school
building on the east side and the annex building on the west side of Carancahua Street
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF $940 IN RENT FOR THE FIRST FOUR YEAR TERM, WITH THE
RENT FOR SUBSEQUENT FIVE YEAR TERMS BEING ADJUSTED BASED UPON THE CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX; and providing for publication.
b. Ordinoncc authorizing thc City Managcr, or his designoe, to exesutc a onc ycar
leaoe with St. Jamcs Episcopal School to construct an aorial enclosed pedoctrian bridgo
or skywalk across the Carancahua Strcct right of way bctwoen tho main sohool building
on the cast sidc and the annex building on the west side of Carancahua Street in
co~ ~s;deration of the paymcnt of $235 in rcnt; providing for publication; and declaring 3n
cmcrGcncy.
ISSUE: The permanent nature of a pedestrian walkway connector over the Carancahua
Street right-of-way requires the developer and owner to enter into leases with the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the ordinances as presented.
Director of Engineering Services
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Site Location Map
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PURPOSE OFCLOSUREAND BACKGROUND:
Bright + Dykemas Architects, Inc., representing St. James Episcopal School, have
requested that the City of Corpus Christi enter into a Lease Contract that permits the
construction and use of a new, permanent, enclosed overhead pedestrian walkway across
the Carancahua Street right-of-way (ROW).
Sixty-year (60) leases have been previously entered into by the City with respective
developers on existing pedestrian skyways that cross North Water Street, Leopard Street
and Antelope Street.
This new pedestrian walkway will enable the developer to connect the St. James Episcopal
School Main Campus facilities and the St. James Episcopal School Annex facilities.
Assuming approval of the Ordinance on the second reading, St. James Episcopal Schools'
general contractor intends to request a building permit and start construction.
Construction on the new pedestrian walkway structure itself would not begin until sixty (60)
days following approval of the second reading and subsequent execution of the lease
contract. St. James Episcopal School officials have advised that the project will be
terminated if the lease contract is not approved by Council.
The sixty-year lease provides for a permanent 780-square foot enclosed overhead
pedestrian walkway or skywalk, which will cross Carancahua Street with a minimum
clearance of 14 feet above the street pavement surface.
All private franchised utilities and City Departments were contacted regarding the Lease
Contract and none had any objections provided the applicant meets the conditions
specified in the contract.
Impact of Proposed Bridge on Carancahua Street Traffic:
Presently, there are a significant number of St. James School students who cross
Carancahua Street throughout the 7:30am - 4:00 pm hours of each school day. A
midblock pedestrian signal was installed in 1985 to control and protect the pedestrian
crossings. The City Traffic Engineer and the St. James School principal have discussed
the effect that the planned bridge will have in largely reducing, but not completely
eliminating, student and faculty pedestrian crossings. Both agree with the objective to
remove the existing midblock signal, contingent on a traffic engineering study of the
frequency and adequacy of gaps in vehicular traffic related to student crossings after the
new bridge is constructed. The school zone speed limit reduction on Carancahua Street
will remain in effect, after the traffic signal is removed.
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Specified Conditions:
St. James Episcopal School must fully indemnify and hold harmless the City for liability
relating to the construction, existence, and use of the Skywalk. St. James Episcopal
School will be required to maintain five million dollars of insurance to protect the City.
St. James Episcopal School is fully responsible for the repair and equivalent
replacement of existing City and private utility infrastructure in the event of damage to
the same by subsequent building construction.
St. James Episcopal School must submit a set of construction drawings for the
proposed replacement of damaged infrastructure to the Director of Engineering
Services a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to onset of construction repairs. Work on
infrastructure repairs cannot begin until written approval has been given by the Director
of Engineering Services.
During construction, St. James Episcopal School is required to keep at least one
sidewalk open for pedestrians and at least one traffic lane open in both directions for
vehicles using Carancahua Street.
Lease Contract Fee Schedule:
A Present Value calculation was used in conjunction with a 10% lease rate of return on the
adjusted appraised value of the aerial footprint to calculate the land use portion of the
annual lease rents. Ninety (90) days prior to the anniversary of the fifth year of the 59 year
lease, a new 5 year lease payment will be calculated using the same procedure and sent
by the City to the owner for remittance. See attachment (4) for fee calculation.
A lease contract fee in the amount of $235 must be paid by St. James Episcopal
School for the one year lease contract upon adoption of the Ordinance by City Council.
A separate payment in the amount of $940 for years 1 through 4 must be paid at the
time the Ordinance is approved in order for the 59-year lease contract to go into effect.
St. James Episcopal School has been advised of and concurs with all the conditions of
the lease contract.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the ordinances as presented.
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AERIAL SKYWALK-
LEASECONTRACT
ST. JAMES EPISCOPALSCHOOL
AERIAL S!,~(WALK
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A FIFTY-NINE YEAR LEASE WITH ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL
SCHOOL TO CONSTRUCT AN AERIAL ENCLOSED PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE OR SKYWALK ACROSS THE CARANCAHUA STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING ON THE EAST
SIDE AND THE ANNEX BUILDING ON THE WEST SIDE OF
CARANCAHUA STREET IN CONSIDERATION OF. THE PAYMENT OF
$940 IN RENT FOR THE FIRST FOUR YEAR TERM, WITH THE RENT
FOR SUBSEQUENT FIVE YEAR TERMS BEING ADJUSTED BASED
UPON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the installation of the aerial enclosed pedestrian bridge or skywalk (Skywalk)
across the Carancahua Street right-of-way between the St. James Episcopal School Main
Campus Bufiding on the East side o£ Carancahua Street and the St. James Episcopal
School Annex Building on the West side of Carancahua Street. will not require the
installation of any support columns in any City sidewalk or street fight-of-way or easement; and
WHEREAS, no part of the Skywalk will be located on, extend onto, or intrude on any part of the
Carancahua Street fight-of-way or any part of the adjacent sidewalks
WHEREAS, the Skywalk will not in any way interfere with vehicular or pedestrian travel on
Carancahua Street or pedestrian travel on the adjacent sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 316 Texas Transportation Code
(1999), the City Council makes the following findings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Skywalk will not be located on, extend onto, or
intrude on the "roadway" portion of Carancahua Street fight-of-way or any part of the adjacent
sidewalks needed for pedestrian use;
WHEREAS, the City, Council finds that the installation of the Skywalk will not create a
hazardous condition or obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian travel on Carancahua Street or
pedestrian travel on the adjacent sidewalks;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the design and location of the Sk.vwalk includes all
reasonable planning to minimize potential injury or interference to the public in the use of
Carancahua Street and the adjacent sidewalks;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of the Skywalk will not interfere with the public
use of Carancahua Street or adjacent sidewalks; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of the Skywalk will not create a dangerous
condition on Carancahua Street or the adjacent sidewalks;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a fifty-nine year
lease with St. James Episcopal School to construct an aerial enclosed pedestrian bridge or
skywalk (Skywalk) across the Carancahua Street right-of-way between the St. James Episcopal
School Main Campus Building on the East side of Carancahua Street and the St. James
Episcopal School Annex Building on the West side of Carancahua Street in consideration
of the payment of $940 in rent for the first four year term, with the rent for subsequent five year
terms being adjusted based upon the consumer price index. A copy of the lease is on file with
the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. The lease is to begin on January 25.2001, and will end on January 24, 2060.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi
as required by the City Charier of the City of Corpus Christi.
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ORDINANCE STATUS
AGENDAITEM:
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute
a five year lease with the Lady Lex Museum on the Bay
Association ('Museum') to berth the U.S.S. Lexington for
its operation as a museum on a portion of the
submerged lands patented to the City in January 1924,
being roughly bounded by Breakwater Avenue,
Bridgeport Avenue, the Breakwater. and the Bay, and a
portion of the adjacent beach, as shown on the attached
exhibit A, in consideration of the museum paying $1 per
year, in advance
FIRST READIN G:
January 25, 2000
Passed: 7- 0 ( 2 absent)
FINAL READING:
February 22, 2000
COMMENTS:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
January20,2000
AGENDA ITEM: Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a five
year lease with the Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association ("Museum") to berth the
U.S.S. Lexington for its operation as a Museum on a portion of the submerged lands
patented to the City in January 1924, being roughly bounded by Breakwater Avenue,
Bridgeport Avenue, the breakwater, and the bay, and a portion of the adjacent beach, as
shown on the attached Exhibit A ("Premises"), in consideration of the Museum paying $1
per year, in advance; and providing for publication.
ISSUE: The Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association operates the Lexington
Museum on submerged lands located on Corpus Christi Bay owned by the City. The
existing lease expires in June 2002. Since the Museum has been under the
supervision of the Alliance and the Alliance is terminating, it is appropriate 'for a new
lease to be instituted that will delete the Alliance from the Museum lease and place
additional City safeguards. Any lease requires Council action.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Council
approve the new lease with the Museum which will replace the existing lease.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
The Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association operates the USS Lexington Museum on
submerged lands located in Corpus Christi Bay that are owned by the City. The first lease
was authorized February 18, 1992, and it has previously been extended on two occasions,
with the current lease term ending June 30, 2002.
In 1992, the City of Corpus Christi issued its Combination Tax and Municipal Hotel
Occupancy Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $3,000,000 to fund the
construction of the pier and infrastructure required for the Museum. The Corpus Christi
Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at that time agreed to pledge its portion of the
Hotel/Motel Tax Funds to the payment of the Bonds if revenues from the Lexington
Museum were not sufficient to cover debt service. When the Greater Corpus Christi
Business Alliance was formed in 1994, that obligation was assumed by the Alliance.
As part of the arrangement for issuance of the Bonds, the Bylaws for the Lady Lex
Museum on the Bay Association were amended to provide that appointment of the Board
of Directors and adoption of the annual budget for the Museum were subject to the
approval of the Convention & Visitors Bureau. That function also was assumed by the
Alliance as part of the consolidation.
When the Certificates of Obligation were issued in connection with development of the
Santa Maria Plaza, the pledge of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by the Alliance for the
Lexington was released and replaced with a similar pledge for the Columbus Fleet
Association. The Lexington Museum always has made its debt service payments on time
for the $3,000,000 Lexington Bonds, and the City never has had to utilize Hotel/Motel Tax
funds for any Lexington Bond payments. The provisions in the Bylaws, however,
concerning approval of the Board of Directors and annual budget by the Alliance were
never changed.
With the reorganization of the Alliance into three separate entities, we need to clarify the
reporting requirements and the relationship with the Lady Lex Museum on the Bay
Association. The proposed new lease agreement includes three new provisions
concerning the annual budget, events of default and available remedies in favor of the City.
With these provisions in place, The Lexington Museum will no longer need to be under the
oversight of the Alliance or the Bureau or some other entity:
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1. The Association will submit to the City's Director of Finance a copy of its annual budget
each year.
2. The Association will continue to file quarterly operating statements and an audited
annual financial report with the City's Director of Finance.
3. The following events will be considered events of default under the Lease:
(a) Failure to deliver the bond debt service payment to the City at least thirty days prior
to the date it is due.
(b) Failure to deliver to the City at least thirty days prior to the due date the amount of
any mandatory sinking fund deposit required under the Bonds.
(c) Failure to maintain in its restricted reserve accounts an amount equal to one year's
debt service on the Bonds.
(d) Reporting a net operating loss for any fiscal year.
(e) Failing to address any material condition maintenance deficiency as reflected in the
annual inspection report by the U. S. Navy by the time of the next inspection report.
(f) Any other default under the Lease.
In the event of any of the above defaults, the City will have the ability to enforce a
remediation plan with the Association to remedy the problem. If the remediation plan
is not successful, the City may require a change in the membership of the Board of
Directors of the Association or its management in order to address the situation.
The City Charter allows leases of Corpus Christi Bay Areas for periods up to five years.
This new amended lease will extend the lease term to June 30, 2005.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH THE LADY LEX MUSEUM ON
THE BAY ASSOCIATION ("MUSEUM")TO BERTH THE U.S.S.
LEXINGTON FOR ITS OPERATION AS A MUSEUM ON A PORTION OF
THE SUBMERGED LANDS PATENTED TO THE CITY IN JANUARY 1924,
BEING ROUGHLY BOUNDED BY BREAKWATER AVENUE,
BRIDGEPORT AVENUE, THE BREAKWATER, AND THE BAY, AND A
PORTION OF THE ADJACENT BEACH, AS SHOWN ON THE
ATTACHED EXHIBIT A, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUSEUM
PAYING $1 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a five year lease
with the Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association ("Museum") to berth the U.S.S. Lexington for
its operation as a museum on a portion of the submerged lands patented to the City in January. 1924,
being roughly bounded by Breakwater Avenue, Bridgeport Avenue, the Breakwater. and the Bay,
and a portion of the adjacent beach, as shown on the attached Ex_hibit A ("Premises"), in
consideration of the Museum paying $1 per year in advance. A copy of the lease is on file with the
City Secretary.
SECTION 2. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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CITY COUNCZL
AGENDA Ivi ,HORANDUM
February 18, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Motion auffiodzing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the agreement with the Corpus Chdsti Regional Economic Development
Corporation (EDC) to increase the number of members of the Executive Board from
twelve to fourteen by appointing the Mayor and County Judge as ex-officio directors.
ZSSUE: Prior to final approval of its contmct with the City, the EDC Intedm Board
proposed an amendment that would increase the number of Executive Board members by
appointing the Nayor and County 3udge as ex-offido voting members. The proposed
amendment must be approved by the City Council
BACKGROUND: The reorganization of the Business Alliance has resulted in the
establishment of an autonomous entity which has contracted with the City to provide
economic development sen/ices to the Corpus Chdsti area. Dudng the EDC's February 17,
2000 Meeting, the Intedm Board proposed an increase in the number of directors on its
Executive Board by appointing the Mayor and County 3udge as e.x-officio, voting directors.
The amendment increases the number of directors to fourteen from twelve as approved
by Coundl on 3anuary 25, 2000.
The proposed amendment is reflected in the revised contract under General Provisions
and is attached for your review.
~nager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Revised Contract
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FINAL
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS
This Consulting Services Agreement is executed by and between the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, a municipal corporation (hereinaf~er the "City") and the Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation, a Texas nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of
promoting economic development of the Corpus Christi area (hereinafter the "Contractor").
1. Description of Services. Contractor agrees to provide professional services to the City
in the area of economic development. Contractor will organize, coordinate, and lead the
expansion of the Corpus Christi area's economic base through actions and programs that
encourage and cause retention, expansion, and recruitment of industrial, manufacturing,
distribution, and service employers. The professional services to be performed by Contractor may
include the following:
(a) Create and implement programs and strategies designed to promote the prosperity of,
retention of, and expansion of existing industries and business enterprises.
(b) Aggressively recruit and promote the Corpus Christi Bay area to prospects for new
industries and business enterprises, particularly those which would substantially increase
employment.
(c) Negotiate, subject to the approval of the city council of the City or other applicable
jurisdictions, attractive, sound, and economically viable incentives designed to foster the
maintenance and expansion of existing industries and business enterprises as well as the
inducement of new ones.
(d) Advise and update the City of Contractor's status and progress on a quarterly basis.
(e) Undertake, from time to time, contingent upon both funding and resources, and at the
direction of Contractor's board of directors:
(1)
developing information and conducting research on area and regional
economics, finance, education and training, housing, planning, development,
and other similar areas of public concern which are deemed necessary to
further its efforts;
(2) assisting in the dissemination of pertinent local information by using a broad
range of delivery vehicles as deemed prudent and effective: and
(3)
participating, in conjunction with the South Texas Military Task Force, in
periodic efforts to ensure the retention of military facilities in the Corpus
Christi Bav area.
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(/') Conduct any and all other lawful activities which aid, assist, and enoouragc the
economic prosperity and development of the City.
2. Records. Contractor agree~ to record the revenues received from the City for
economic developnumt services as a portion of its general revenues on its books of account.
Contractor agrees to record all of its revenues and expenditures in financial statements prepared in
accordance with gengraily accepted accounting principles, which financial statements shall be
made av_aj!able to the City upon request.
3. Revorts. Quarterly on dates designated by the City Manage~, Contractor shall furnish
to the CRy a performance report of its economic development sexvices performed pursuant to this
Agreement which shall reflect overall activity, meetings, contaots and other acdvlties conducted
by Contractor, such reports axe to include such data as may be reasonably required by the City.
Any communications or contacts which are of a ennfidential nature shall be limited to a general
description only.
4. Compensation. The City agrees that for the economic development services performed
by Contractor, the City shall pay to Co.haCtor the sum of $375,000.00 for the initial period
covered by this Agreement and thereaRer that amourIt sot by the City in its annual budget each
year for compensaion under this Agreement. The fees and expenses due for economic
development services under this provision shall be payable in quarterly inst. llments. A report of
the activities of the Contractor shall be provided with each invoice.
General Provision~
1. Directors. (a) The city council of the City shall be entitled to nominate three (3) of the
members of the board of directors of Confxactor, which persons may be City Council members or
other public officials. Such directors shall serve three-year terms staggered as provided in
Contractor's bylaws; provided that the term of office of any director who is a public official shall
coincide with his or her team ofpubfic office. Also, the City Manager shall serve as an ex=officio,
non-voting member of the board of directors of Contractor.
(b) Each of the above directors nominated by the City shall be dected to the board of
directon of Contractor by the majority vote of its board. In the event Contractor falls to elect any
such directors, such failure shall constitute a bre~ch of ffiis Agreement and all funding by the City
shall be terminated.
(c) The remainder of Contractoes board of direr:ors shall be comprised of not more than
six (6) persons elected by Contractors memb~hip in accordance with its bylaws, a~t three (3)
appointed by other governmental emities, and the Mayor of the Ci~ and the County ]ud~,e of
Nuecea County. In the event the City fails to renew this Agreement or make the annual
appropriations required under this Agreement, ~11 directors nominated by the City and appointed
by Contractor shall forfeit their remaining terms of office.
2. Contracts. The City and Contractor agree that in no event shall the City be liable for
any contracts made by Contractor with any person, firm, corporation, association or governmental
body.
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3. Non~liabilitv. The City and Contractor agree that in no event shall the City be liable for
any damages, injuries, or losses charged to or adjudged against Contractor arising from its
operations, or the use or maintenance of its facilities.
4. Annual Appropriations. The parties mutually agree and understand that funding under
this Agreement is subject to annual appropriations by the City Council and that each fiscal year's
funding must be included in the budget for that year and is not effective until so approved by the
City Council.
5. Novation. This Agreement constitutes a novation and supersedes all other contracts
and understandings previously made between the City and the Greater Corpus Christi Business
Alliance.
6. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of January 1, 2000, and it shall
continue until July 31, 2000, subject to earlier termination as provided heroin., and subject to
renewal automatically on an annual basis thereafter. The parties acknowledge that a portion of
the funding provided above during the City's 1999-2000 fiscal year has already been provided
under that prior agreement between the City and the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance,
and for the purposes of the City's current fiscal year, this Agreement covers only the remaining
portion of such funds.
7. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason by
giving one year's prior written notice to the other party.
8. Chan~e of Name. Contractor specifically reserves the right to change its name as a
corporate entity and do business under one or more assumed names in compliance with the laws
of the State of Texas. No such change of name or use of additional names shall be deemed a
modification of this Agreement.
9. Equal Opportunitv Employer. Contractor agrees to abide by the equal opportunity
requirements of the City for its contractors and shall: (a) treat all applicants and employees
without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability; and (b) identify
itself as an "equal opportunity employer" in all help-wanted advertising or requests.
10. Notices. All notices, requests or other communications related to this Agreement
shall be made in writing and may be given by: (a) depositing same in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, certified, return receipt requested, addressed as set forth in this paragraph; or (b)
delivering the same to the party to be notified Notice given in accordance with (a) hereof shall be
effective upon deposit in the United States mail The notice addresses of the parties shall, until
changed as provided herein, be as follows:
City:
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
1201 Leopard Street
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469
Attn: City Manager
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Contractor:
Corpus Chiisti Regional Economic Development Corporation
1201 Shoreline Drive
P. O. Box 640
Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Attn: President
11. Severability. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of
a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision of this Agreement, for it is the definite intent of the parties that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be given full force
and effect for its purpose.
12. Lawful Service. The parties mutually agree that the services provided under this
Agreement are lawfully authorized services which the City is purchasing from Contractor.
13. Modifications and Counterparts, No amendments, modifications or other changes to
this Agreement shall be valid or effective absent the written agreement of the parties. This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
EXECUTED on the dates indicated below but effective as of the 1st day January, 2000.
CORPUS CHPdSTI REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By:
Chairman of the Board
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
By:
David R. Garcia
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
This 3o day of ,7~ ,---, ,2000
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By: A~i~Citv~Atto~m
Date:
Date:
Contractor:
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
1201 Shoreline Drive
P. O. Box 640
Corpus Christi, Texas 78403
Attn: President
11. Severability. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of
a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word or provision of this Agreement, for it is the definite intent of the parties that
every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be given full force
and effect for its purpose.
12. Lawful Service. The parties mutually agree that the services provided under this
Agreement are lawfully authorized services which the City is purchasing fi'om Contractor.
13. Modifications and Counterparts. No amendments. modifications or other changes to
this Agreement shall be valid or effective absent the written agreement of the parties. This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
EXECUTED on the dates indicated below but effective as of the 1st day January, 2000.
CORPUS CHILISTI REGIONAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By: Date:
Chairman of the Board
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
By:
David R. Garcia
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
This '150 day of ~1"~--, ,2000.
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
Date:
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 14, 2000
SUBJECT: Discovery Hall Addition to the Corpus Christi MuSeum of Science and History
Project ~t4155
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with B. E. Beecroft Company, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed
$804,000 for the Discovery Hall Addition to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History.
ISSUE: Plans and specifications have been completed for the proposed expansion of the
Corpus Christi Museum. The project has been bid and construction is ready to begin.
FUNDING: Funding is available in the FY99-00 Museum Capital Projects Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Rick Stryker
Museum Director
/5,n~.E~scobar, P.E. z~/~,,~,~
Director of Engineering Services
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Exhibit A: Background Informaljon
Exhibit B: Project Budget
Exhibit C: Bid Tab Summary
Exhibit D: Localjon Map
Discovery Hall - Corpus Christi Museum
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Discovery Hall Addition to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History (Project #4155)
PRIOR COUNCIL INFORMATION:
June 23, 1998 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
the Museum Donation Agreement with the Coastal Bend Community Foundation,
providing $1,000,000 for the design and construction of the Discovery Hall Addition
to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (M98-213).
June 23, 1998 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
the Escrow Receipt with Mercantile Bank, N.A. and the Coastal Bend Community
Foundation, providing for payment of all expenses relating to construction of the
Discovery Hall Addition to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History and
related exhibits (M98-214).
November 10. 1998 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a contract for architectural and engineering services with Bright + Dykemas
Architects, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $69,000 for the Discovery Hall Addition
to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (M98-379).
July 20. 1999 - Approval of the FY99-00 Capital Budget lord. No. 023703).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: An expansion housing exhibits on exploration and
settlement of South Texas is proposed for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History. The new exhibits will focus on the accomplishments of Spanish, French and Irish
settlers who established early settlements in South Texas. Artifacts from LaSalle's ship,
Belle, will be featured. The Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum are raising funds to
support exhibit fabrication and installation. The project is funded with a $1,000,000
contribution from Janet and Ed Harte through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of a 2,800 s.f. addition to the Museum,
including demolition, concrete foundation, structural steel framing, natural stone, exterior
copper panels, steel doors and frames complete with hardware, gypsum board, ceramic
tie, resilient tile, painting, air conditioning, and electrical, including fixtures.
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BID INFORMATION: The project consists of the base bid and six additive alternates.
The City received proposals from 6 bidders on January 19, 2000, with bids ranging as
follows:
ITEM BID RANGE
Base Bid
Additive Alternate No. 1
Additive Alternate No. 2
Additive Alternate No. 3
Additive Alternate No. 4
Additive Alternate No. 5
Additive Alternate No. 6
$660,000 to $722,751
$101,000 to $103,155
$43,000 to $49,252
$40,000 to $42,412
$4,000 to $7,500
$19,454 to $30,000
$55,000 to $72,720
B. E. Beecroft Company, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas is the low bidder on the total of the
Base Bid ($660,000) plus all of the additive alternates (totaling $276,500). Southern
Contracting, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas withdrew its bid due to an error in calculation of
the bid items. The bids submitted by Bracco Construction and Winship Construction, Inc.,
both of Corpus Christi, are considered non-responsive due to insufficient bid bonds.
B. E. Beecroft Company, Inc. has satisfactorily 9erformed many jobs for the City and is
recommended for this contract award of the Base Bid ($660,000) and Additive Alternates
No. 1 and No. 2 (totaling $144,000) for a grand total construction contract amount of
$804,000. Award of Additive Alternates 3-6 is not recommended at this time.
Based upon detailed plan review after bid opening, it was determined that it may be
possible to achieve cost savings through a deductive change order. If such cost savings
are realized, the award of one or more of the additive alternates by change order will be
possible. B E. Beecroft Company is the low bidder regardless of which combination of
additive alternates are ultimately awarded. If necessary, Council will be requested to
authorize the award of one or more additive change orders.
CONTRACT TERMS: The project will be constructed in three phases, the second phase
interrupting construction so that Museum staff may install the 16th century Mude'jar ceiling
from Spain. The contract specifies that the working time for project completion will be as
follows:
· Phase 1 240 calendar days
· Phase 2 45 calendar days
· Phase 3 80 calendar days
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DISCOVERY HALL ADDITION TO THE
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
Project No. 4155
Project Budget
February 17, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
FYg9-00 Museum Capital Projects Fund .............................. $1,000,000,00
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction Contract:
Base Bid ........................................ 660,000.00
Additive Alternate No. 1 ............................. 101,000.00
Additive Alternate No. 2 ............................. 43,000.00
Total Construction Contract (B.E. Beecroft Company, Inc.) ................ 804,000.00
Mudejar Ceiling Restoration and Installation ........................... 42,478.22
Contingencies ................................................... 68,966.78
Consultant (Bdght + Dykemas) ................................... '... 69,C 3
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ......................... 7~. ~0
Administrative Reimbursements ..................................... 1,300.00
Engineering Services:
Design Liaison and In-house Services .................. 1,500.00
Survey .......................................... 4,000.00
Construction Inspection ............................. 1,000.00
Total Engineering Services ......................................... 6,500.00
Testing ........................................................ 5,000.00
Incidental Expenses (Printing, Advertising, FedEx, etc.) ................... 2,000.00
Total .......................................................... $1,000,000.00
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Exhibit "B"
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TABULATION ,DS Page 1 of 4
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING - CITa F CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
'ABULATED BY, Angel R.Eecobar, P.B., Director of Engineering Services
DATB, Wednesday, January 19, 2000 TIME OF COMPLETION, Ph1-240CD, Ph2-45CD, Ph3-80CD ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, $427,500
DISCOVERY HALL
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE S HISTORY
PROJECT NO. 4155
B.E.Beecroft CoInc
PO Box 2643
1 CC, TX 78403-2643
Barcom Commercial Inc
1710 SPID -B
CC, TX 78416
-Southern Contracting Inc
521 McBride Lane
CC, TX 78410
DESCRIPTION
QTY UNIT
UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
TOTAL BASE BID: To furnish all labor
$660,000.00
$722,751.00
-$425.000.00
and materials, tools, and necessary
equipment, and to perform the work
required; at the locations set out by
the plane and specs and in strict
accordance with the contract documents.
Includes all work excluding work
specified in Alternates 1 thru 6.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM NO 1,
$101,000.00
$103,155.00
$125,000.00
Stone Work: Refer to Sheets A2.1, A3.1,
A3.2, A.3.3, A5.1, and A6.1, provide
all carved atone Columns, banes,
capitals, and stone arches.
AP19—T-1f6_ALTERNATB BID ITEM N"
$43,000.00
$49,252.00
$57,320.00
lip r Tile. Refer to Sheet A6.1,
provide all stone floor tile and base,
floor tile and floor tile decor.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM NO.3,
$40,000.00
$42,412.00
$52,190.00
Wall Tile, Refer to Sheets A2.1, A3.2,
A3.3, and A5.1, provide all the
wainscot.
TABULATION OF BIDS Page 2 of 4
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERINU - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY, Angel R.eecobar, P.R., Director of Engineering Services
DATE, Wednesday, January 19, 2000 TIME OF COMPLETION, Ph1-240CD1 Ph2-45CD, Ph3-80CD ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, $427,500
DISCOVERY HALL
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 6 HISTORY
PROJECT NO. 4155
B.E.Beecroft Cc Inc
PO Box 2643
CC, TX 78403-2643
Barcom Commercial Inc
1710 SPID -B
CC, TX 78416
•Southern Contracting Inc
521 McBride Lane
CC, TX 78410
DESCRIPTION
Q'IY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM N0.4,
$7,500.00
$4,000.00
$4,802.00
Exterior Lighting: Provide $4,000
allowance for additional exterior
lighting, to include poles, fixtures,
conduit, and wiring. If alternate is
selected, Owner shall specify fixtures
and locations. This alternate is in
addition to the light pole shown on the
plane, which shall be a part of the
base bid.
ADDITIVB ALTERNATE NO.S)
$30,000.00
$19,454.00
$18,390.00
Fire Sprinkler Systam, Refer to Sheets
MEP -1, P-1, P-2. The fire sprinkler
system, including the fire line from
the City water main, the fire riser,
all piping and heads, and the
electrical outlet for the air -
compressor shall be bid as this
additive alternAte.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.6,
$55,000.00
$72,720.00
$33,300.00
Landscaping, Provide all landscaping
and bed preparation, brick walks,
retaining walla, tables, and finish
grading, and additional drain inlet and
piping as indicated on Sheet L1-1.
TOTAL BASE BID ♦ ADD ALTS 1-6,
$936,500.00
$1,013,744.00
+$716,002.00
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING - CI.- OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY, Angel R.Escobar, P.E., Director of Engineering Services
DATE, Wednesday, January 19, 2000 TIME OF COMPLETION, Ph1-240CD, Ph2-45CD, Ph3-80CD ENGINEER -B ESTIMATE, $427,500
DISCOVERY HALL
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 6 HISTORY
PROJECT NO. 4155
--Bracco Construction Cc
PO Box 7067
CC, TX 78467
--Winship Construction Inc
5019 Ambassador Row
CC, TX 78416
DESCRIPTION
QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE AHO UNT
TOTAL BASE BIp: To furnish all labor
$584,000.00
$610,000.00
and materials, tools, and necessary
equipment, and to perform the work
required; at the locations net out by
the plans and specs and in strict
accordance with the contract documents.
Includes all work excluding work
specified in Alternates 1 thru 6.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM NO.l,
$951000.00
$100,977.00
Stone Work: Refer to Sheets A2.1, A3.1,
A3.2, A.3.3, A5.1, and A6.1, provide
all carved stone columns, bases,
capitals, and stone arches.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM NO.2,
$42,000.00
$44,158.00
FIJAor Tils, Refer to Sheet A6.1,
provide all stone floor tile and base,
floor tile and floor tile decos.
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM ljQ,},
$35,000.00
$41,546.00
Wall Tile, Refer to Sheets A2.1, A3.2,
A3.3, and A5.1, provide all tile
wainscot.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY: 1•ingal R.Recobar, P.B., Director of Engineering Bervicee
DATE: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 TIME OF COMPLETION: Ph1-240CDf Ph2-45CDf Ph3-80CD ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $427,500
DISCOVERY HALL
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
PROJECT NO. 4155
--Bracco Construction Cc
PO Box 7067
CC, TX 78467
--Winship Construction Inc
5019 Ambassador Row
CC, TX 78416
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE BID ITEM NO.4:
$5,300.00
$4,000.00
Exterior Lighting: Provide $4,000
allowance for additional exterior
lighting, to include poles, fixtures,
conduit, and wiring. If alternate is
Selected, Owner shall specify fixtures
and locations. This alternate is in
addition to the light pole shown on the
plans, which shall be a part of the
base bid.
EP121TIVE ALTERNATE N0.5,
$28,600.00
$19,952.00
Fire sprinkler Syeteml Refer to Sheets
MEP -1, P-1, P-2. The fire sprinkler
system, including the fire line from
the City water main, the fire riser,
all piping and heads, and the
electrical outlet for the air -
compressor shall be bid as this
additive alternAte.
APPITIVE ALTERNATE NO.6,
$42,000.00
$50,000.00
Landeeapingl Provide all landscaping
and bed preparation, brick walks,
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retaining walls, tables, and finish
grading, and additional drain inlet and
piping as indicated on Sheet L1-3.
TOTAL BASE BID a ADD ALTS 1-6:
$531,900.00
$670,633.00
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 18, 2000
SUBJECT: "Competitive Action Plan" for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
contract with EMA Services, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $124,450 to develop a
"Competitive Action Plan".
ISSUE: The cost of operating and maintaining the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant and six Wastewater Treatment Plants must be reduced to achieve operational
efficiency and minimize future rate increases.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented
FUNDING: Funds for the project are available from the Water and Wastewater
Departments FY1999-2000 Operating Budget.
Date
Assistant City Manager
Additional Support Material:
Exhibit A: Additional Information
Exhibit B: KPMG Letter
Exhibit C: Contract Summary
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: At the October 12, 1999 City Council meeting, the City Manager
recommended a "re-engineering" effort for the water utilities, to be followed one year
later by initiation of a process to consider contract operations and maintenance of the
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant and the six wastewater treatment plants. No
decision was made at that time because of concerns regarding cost and impact of
privatization on the General Fund. See KPMG letter - Exhibit B. A revised approach
was developed to use a multi-faceted plan drawing on existing resources. The new
approach addresses the City Council's concerns by reducing the scope and cost, and
by focusing explicitly on service level definition and measurement.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: Staff has continued with efforts to increase operational
efficiencies. This included a reevaluation of the proposal presented in October. This
resulted in a reduction of the consultant's scope that is significantly less expensive than
initially presented.
PROPOSED PROGRArvI: The preposed contract relies on the use of existing City
existing resources. The proposed program focuses personnel, chemicals, and energy.
These three areas represent the areas of greatest expenditure with most opportunity for
control.
We are now incorporating into engineering design contracts requirements to estimate
the annual operating budget impact of implementing capital projects. The City' s design
engineers are also now required to recommend operational improvements for the areas
in which they are providing design work. This approach enables us to analyze
operational efficiency without needing additional consultants to review these
expenditures.
Examples of current capital projects that will benefit from these contract revisions
include improvements to:
1. chemical processes;
2. automated processes (e.g. SCADA); and
3. energy utilization.
EMA CONTRACT: The services to be completed by EMA will focus on:
1. staffing levels;
2. staffing utilization; and
3. levels of service.
To ensure our customers continue to receive high levels of service, precise definitions
of services and service levels are critical. This is especially true with contract
operations. EMA will assist us to define and measure our current levels of service, and
will thus help set the stage to issue Requests for Proposals (RFP) for contract
operations. Such work will be required to draft a proposed operating agreement, which
must be included in a RFP for contract operations. A key component of EMA's work will
be to define expected levels of service and baseline operating parameters. Without
precise definition of expectations in contract operations, there is a high probability of
subsequent contract changes and fee increases by the for-profit firms because of
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changed conditions or vaguely defined levels of expected service. This has been the
experience of many cities, and such changes always result in smaller than anticipated
savings from contract operations. A contract and fee summary is attached as Exhibit C.
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS: Reengineering will serve as a springboard for city-wide
improvements. The Water and Wastewater utility reengineering will serve as a model to
increase the efficiency and effectiveness of all City operations. it will also help improve
our systems of accountability and performance measurement.
FUNDING: Funds are available for this project from vacancy savings in the Water and
Wastewater Departments. The cost of reengineering will not impact current utility rates.
Exhibit A
Page 2 of 2
700 Louisiana Telephone 713 319 2000
Houston, TX 77002 Fax 713 319 2041
February S, 2000
Mr. David R. Garcia
City, Manager
City. of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2825
Dear Mr. Garcia:
We have discussed the issue of privatization of the water and wastewater utilities on
several occasions including a nip there in December, at which time I meet with a group
of City employees. The December meeting included representatives from budget and
legal as well as the utilities. These discussions have centered around the cost allocation
method utilized to recover cost incurred by the General Fund and what effect
privatization will have on this reimbursement to the General Fund.
You recently provided me the detail of the adminislrative cost recovery plan utilizihg the
latest numbers, which indicated that the amount to be reimbursed to the General Fund
had grown from $1,900,000 to $2,900,000. On this workpaper you also indicated some
alternative allocation methods that might be utilized to more accurately allocate the cost
incurred by the General Fund for the various funds of the City.
With this letter I would like to summarize my thoughts concerning this issue of cost
reimbursement to the General Fund. Let me begin by making the following points:
The concept of cost allocation relates to the reimbursement of actual cost
incurred by the General Fund that were for the benefit of another fund or
department.
· The privatization of the water and wastewater department will have an effect
on the amount reimbursed to the General Fund.
The effect on the allocation will be two fold; (a) the prior basis of allocation
will have to be changed because it wilt not accurately reflect the service
provided by the General Fund and (b) the cost incurred by the General Fund
will have to be reduced because certain functions will no longer be provided
by the City.
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Exhibit B
Page I of 2
21
City. of Corpus Christi
February 8, 2000
Page 2
Privatization of these functions would normally reduce the amount of
reimbursement to the General Fund because the cost incurred by the General
Fund would be less.
There could be some additional cost incurred by the General Fund, such as
monitoring the contract, which would add to the reimbursement to the
General Fund. However, I would not expect the additional cost to be
significant.
Our experience has been that governmental utilities that have been successful in their
privatization efforts have spent the time to determine what their mac actual cost are to
provide those functions to be privatized. Most governmental utilities do not accumulate
cost in a manner that facilitates accurate cost analysis and thus they can not effectively
analyze various privatization proposals. I would encourage you to develop the cost data
to provide a meaningful analysis of alternatives and to reengineer your processes to
make them competitive with private companies before evaluating the benefits of
privatization.
I do not believe that the effects of the reimbursement to the General Fund nor the overall
effect on the City of privatization of the water and wastewater function can be
determined without the following:
Determination of what functions will be outsourced and the actual cost of
these services.
· Cost of any additional services that the City would have to provide as a result
of the privatization arrangement.
As you can see, the decision to privatize is not an easy one and no one can give you a
simple answer as to the effect on the City. Please give me a call if you have any
additional questions.
Very. truly yours.
J. Mark Garrett
Partner
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Exhibit B
Page 2 of 2
CONTRACT SUMMARY
EMA, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1)
Prepare a business plan to competitively manage the City's six
wastewater treatment plants and the O. N. Stevens water treatment plant.
The plan will include:
Detailed performance measures and goals for plant operations and
maintenance;
A description of a competitive organizational structure;
Descriptions and cost estimates for investments in technologies,
products, and services needed to support competitive performance;
Descriptions and schedules for specific actions to achieve
competitive performance; and
Recommended cost reductions for 20 years of operating budgets
2)
Prepare detailed performance measures and goals for distribution and
collection operations and maintenance.
3)
Recommend changes that will align the Fiscal Year 2000-01 budget
with the Competitive Action Plan
DELIVERABLES
1)
Report of performance measures and goals for treatment plants,
distribution, and collection
2)
Outline of preliminary operating budget modifications for FY 2000-01
3)
Competitiveness action plan with 20 years of cost reduction estimates
4)
Formal presentation of competitive action plan and business case
FEE: Not to exceed $124,500, including expenses.
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Exhibit C
Page 1 of 1
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 17, 2000
SUBJECT: McArdle Road Phase 1 Improvements (Everhad to Weber)
(Project t~6013)
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. I to the Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation, in the estimated amount of $139,663.74, for construction of the
McArdle Road Phase 1 Improvements (Everhart Road to Weber Road) and associated
drainage work.
ISSUE: An amendment to the advanced funding agreement is required for TxDOT to
secure the federal share of the McArdle Road Phase I project, award a construction
contract and provide construction inspection. The project will enhance traffic flow and
safety as well as provide an improved connection with Everhart Road as contemplated in
the 1986 Bond Program.
FUNDING: The McArdle Road project is partially funded through the voter-approved 1986
Bond Program. Funds for the street portion of the advanced funding amendment are
available in the Street Capital Projects Fund. Funds for drainage costs are available in the
Storm Water Capital Projects Fund (Commercial Paper).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution as presented.
Director of Engineering Se~ices
Attachments:
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Exhibit C:
Background Information
Location Maps
Breakdown of Escrow Account and City of Corpus Christi Costs
McArdle Phase 1 Advanced Funding Agreement
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND
CONTRACT SUMMARY
SUBJECT: McArdle Road Phase 1 Improvements - Everhad Road to Weber Road -
Project ¢/8013
PRIOR
1.
COUNCIL ACTION:
November 26, 1996 - Amendment to the 1997 Annual Element of the FY 1998-
2000 Transpodation Improvement Program (TIP) (M96-364).
November 10, 1998 -Approval of the FY98-99 Capital Budget (Oral. No. 023474),
Januarv 12, 1999 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT in the estimated amount of $995,700
for preliminary engineering services and reconstruction of roadway improvements
and utility relocations associated with the McArdle Road Improvements - Phase
1 project, (Res. No. 023521).
Julv 27, 1999 - Resolution endorsing recommended amendments to the Approved
FY 2000-2002 TIP (Res, No, 023712) which increased the federal and local
matching funds from an estimated $1,900,000 to $2,587,800.
BACKGROUND: Improvements to McArdle Road from Carroll Lane to Everhad Road
were approved in the 1986 Bond Program. The project includes widening the street to 42
feet back-to-back with three lanes to provide a continuous left turn lane, allowing for safer
traffic movement. Reconstruction will also include curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveways and
underground drainage.
In order to supplement the City's limited financing and secure federal funding, the McArdle
Road project was placed in the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) TiP and
divided into two phases. The project will be constructed by TxDOT. Phase 1 includes the
section between Everhad and Weber roads (see Exhibit B - Location Map). An advanced
funding agreement in the amount of $995,700 between the City and TxDOT was approved
on January 12, 1999. Updated estimates reflect a budget increase from $1,900,000 to
$2,587,000. Accordingly, an amendment is required to revise federal and local
padicipation.
Phase 2, the section of McArdle from Carroll Lane to Weber, will be awarded by TxDOT
later this year.
Under the amendment to the advanced funding agreement, the City will design and finance
additional 20% of street improvement construction.
The City's initial escrow with TxDOT and the funds provided under this amended advanced
funding agreement are summarized as follows:
EXHIBIT A
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McArdle Road Phase I Improvements - Everhart Road to Weber Road
ESCROW ACCOUNT BY FUNDING SOURCE
Amendment to Executed Advance Funding Agreement
Initial Escrow Current
Amounts Budget
STREET 296,590.00 362,505.60
STORM 127,110.00 196,879.20
WATER
WASTEWATER 31.460.00 31,460.00
WATER 540,540.00 540,540.00
TOTAL 995,700.00
Additional Amt. Funding Source
To be Placed in
Escrow
65,912.60 Streets Capital Projects Fund
73,751.14 Storm Water Capital Projects
Fund (Commercial Paper)
0.00 Wastewater Capital Projects
Fund (Commercial Paper)
0.00 Water Capital Projects Fund
(Commercial Paper)
139,663.74
Should TxDOT determine that additional funds are needed at any time during development
of engineering plans, the City will be notified to provide its share of higher costs. TxDOT
will perform an audit at project completion and return any funds due the City.
EXHIBIT A
2 of 2
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CIPPROJECT No. 6013
McArdle Road
Everhart to Weber - Phase
CI~ OF CORPUS CHRIST, TE~S
LOCATION ~
NOT TO SCALE
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVTCES
PAGE: I of 1
DATE: 17/18/99
Control: 0916-35-067
Project: STP2000(127)MM
County: Nueces
EXHIBIT E-1
BREAKDOWN OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COSTS
1 .) Total Project Costs excluding
City of Corpus Christi 100 % Items
** Preliminary Engineering ( 2 %)
Engineering and Contingencies ( 9.5% )
Sub Total
$ 2,417,716.30
$ 48,354.33
$ 229,683.05
$ 2,695.753.68
20 % City of Corpus Christi share( Local Match)
$ 539,150.74
2.) City of Corpus Christi Items ( 100 % Funding)
Water and Waste Water Items
Future Street Lighting
Future Fiber Optic Cable Conduit
Sub Total
Preliminary Engineering (2 %)
Engineering & Contingencies (Water & Waste Water Items)( 2 %) * $
Engineering & Contingencies (Future Street Lighting &
Future Fiber Optic Cable Conduit)(9.5%) $
$ 451,545.40
$ 40,970.00
$ 72,577.80
$ 565,093.20
$ 11,301.86
9,030.90
10,787.04
Total City of Corpus Christi I00 % Funded Items
$ 596,213.00
3.) Project Total Costs City of Corpus Christi
20 % City of Corpus Christi share ( Local Match)
City of Corpus Christi 100 % Funded Items
$ 539,150.74
$ 596,213.00
Total City of Corpus Christi Costs
4.) Previously Amount Placed in Escrow
$ 1,135,363.74
$ 995,700.00
Total Additional Amount City of Corpus Christi $ 139,663.74
* * City to prepare construction plans and xxater and waste water plans and specifications,
TxDOT to review and coordinate.
*City to inspect water and waste water construction. TxDOT to have oversite. City to
prepare any Change Orders m~d revised plan sheets on water and waste xvater items and
to be signed by a Proi~ssional Engineer on the City's behalf.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Page 1 of I
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ADVANCED FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $139,663.74, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE McARDLE ROAD PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS
(EVERHART ROAD TO WEBER ROAD) AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE
WORK.
WHEREAS, roadway improvements are necessary to provide safer traffic movement in the
high volume section of McArdle Road between Weber and Everhart; and
WHEREAS, the McArdle Road Improvements - Phase I project is part of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization CMPO") Transportation Improvement Program ("TIP") to obtain 80 percent
of the funding for design and construction costs; and
WHEREAS. an Advance Funding Agreement is needed for Texas Department of
Transportation CTxDOT") to prepare the engineering documentation, let the construction contract,
and provide the construction inspection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, in the
estimated amount of $139,663.74, for construction of the McArdle Road Phase I Improvements
(Everhart and Weber Road) and associated drainage work.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
LEGAL FORM APPROVED / 7 xiTd.~
Samuel L. Neai, Jr., Mayor
City of Corpus Christi
,2000; JAMES R. BRAY, JR.. CITY ATTORNEY
Alison Gali~ Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February l8,2000
SUBJECT: Additional funding for the Group Health Insurance Fund due to unanticipated increasing
claims costs and health plan utilization.
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance mending ordinance No. 023702 which adopted the FY 99-00 budget
to reduce revenues, e:ipendimres, and the corresponding appropriation for Self-Insurance Fund No.
5410 and increase same for Group Hehlth Insurance Fund No. 5510, by $1,000,000, and adjust the
contribution to said funds by other contributing funds accordingly; to transfer $683,121 to Group
Health Insurance Fund No. 5510 from other funds; to appropriate $2,041,300 in Group Health
Insurance Fund No. 5510 to meet increased group health insurance costs; to authorize the City
Manager to make transfers and adjustments within individual fimds to implement the above actions;
and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: The CiW of Corpus Christi is experiencing higher claims costs in its group health insurance
program due to unforeseen greater utilization of health plan benefits and escalating prescription
costs. The group health insurance program does not currently have reserves to absorb or offset these
rising claims costs. However, the City's Self-Insurance Fund ended FY 1998-99 with an
unanticipated $1,000,000 more in its fund balance than budgeted due to decreased claims costs. This
unanticipated million dollars has further strengthened the Self-Insurance fund balance, therefore the
current FY 1999-2000 budget could be reduced by the same amount and transferred to the Group
Health Insurance Fund. Additionally, Staff is recommending a 25 percent increase in premiums to
over current and future costs of health care.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council approved the FY 1999-2000 Operating Budget
in July 1999, effective August 1, 1999. by Ordinance Number 023702.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Council approval is required to authorize the budget
amendment necessary to transfer monies between the City Funds and to appropriate the additional
25 percent premium increase.
FUNDING: Funding is provided from appropriated monies in the contributing City departments.
Employees, retirees and the City departments would pay the 25% increase in premiums.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council accepts Option IV and approves:
Ordinance amending ordinance No. 023702 which adopted the FY 99-00 budget to reduce revenues,
expenditures, and the corresponding appropriation for Self-Insurance Fund No. 5410 and increase
same for Group Health Insurance Fund No. 5510, by $1,000,000, and adjust the contribution to said
funds by other contributing funds accordingly; to transfer $683,121 to Group Health Insurance Fund
No. 5510 from other funds; to appropriate $2,041,300 in Group Health Insurance Ftmd No. 5510 to
meet increased group health insurance costs; to authorize the City Manager to make transfers and
adjustments within individual funds to implement the above actions: and declaring an emergency.
Patricio Alba
Director of Safety and Risk Management
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ATTACHMENT A
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In addressing the unforeseen escalation of health insurance claims, the City has conducted analyses
of its current health claims experience to determine contributing factors. Along with greater
utilization of the health plan benefits, the City' s cost of prescriptions is extremely high due to the
increasing over-utilization of brand name medications versus less expensive substitution and generic
drugs. With current market trends, the national average of prescription costs for a health plan should
be approximately 15 percent of the overall health claims costs. The City's current prescription cost
is significantly higher at approximately 25 percent of overall claims, exceeding the budgeted
estimate by approximately $1.2 million dollars.
The claims costs for other medical services are projected within the current year's budget, as
estimated a year ago. Although the City has incurred more utilization of the health plan for medical
services, the existing provider discounts have kept the cost of these claims under control. The City
is receiving favorable provider fees and discounts currently through a four-year contract with the
Spohn Health Network. The Spohn network contracts with medical providers such as physicians,
specialists, hospitals, labs and x-ray facilities. Pharmacies and their associated fees are secured
through a separate contract(s).
Since current health insurance expenditures are exceeding current health insurance revenue due to
the unanticipated higher claims costs. the City may consider various measures to rectify this
situation. Four options regarding premium and/or benefit changes were discussed during the last
City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2000:
Continne "AS IS"
Continue the Group Health Insurance Fund without any premium or benefit changes in Year
2000. On a cash basis, the current projection for all expenditures is $15.604,994, while
available funds are projected for this year at $13.636,150 (current re~,enue of $13, 725,636-
$46,486 as negative beginning~imd balance). This could result in an estimated deficit of
$1,928~844 for the current year.
II.
Seek a Fully Insured Carrier
Test the health insurance market by seeking proposals from fully insured carriers to
administer the City' s health plans. High utilization of the health plans and high claims costs
equate to poor claims experience, which would probably have an unfavorable impact on
quotes by fully insured carriers to assume the City group. The City can anticipate being
penalized by the market in the form of a significant premium increase and/or reduction in
health plan benefits.
In surveying other public entities, insurance carriers in today' s market have been quoting or
renewing plans at premium increases between 20 to 40+ percent. Some employers may
receive smaller premium increases by also reducing benefits and/or increasing deductibtes
and co-pays to employees.
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III.
IV.
Additionally by seeking a fully insured carrier, the existing four-year contract with the Spohn
Health Network and its discounted provider fees could be jeopardized. This existing Spolm
network contract is for the existing selfqnsured health program.
Remove Existing Prescription Benefits
Reduce health plan costs by removing the prescription benefits. This option would remove
today's most costly benefit in the City's rising claims costs. Dropping the coverage of
prescriptions would eliminate a core, basic benefit of health care. The prescription benefit
is a standard benefit in most health plans with the exception of Medicare. With no
prescription benefits, the City' s health program could avoid a cost of approximately $1.5 to
$2.5 million dollars annually. With all other medical services remaining constant, a drastic
reduction in benefits like removing prescriptions could virmally eliminate significant
premium increases within the next few' years.
Increase Health Premiums and Prescription Copays
Implement health premium increases and prescription copay increases. The premium
increase is projected to generate an estimated $1,041,300 for the remainder of this fiscal year,
and $2.499.214 next fiscal year. The projected impact of the prescription copay option could
be realized in the last quarter of this fiscal year, at an estimated cost reduction of $375.000.
In addition to these measures, future premium increases may be necessary for anticipated
increases in health claims as the City group grows and ages. Attachment B is enclosed to
illustrate what could happen in future years. Implementation of Option IV includes:
A. Effective March 1, 2000, implement a premium increase of 25% to the Citicare and
Public Safety Citicare health plans; and
B. Increased monthly prescription copays for the Citicare and Citicare-Qplus health
plans as follows:
1. Generic Drags $0 to $5
2. Brand Name Birth Control $10to$15
3. All Other Brand Name $I0 to $30 or 30%, whichever is greater
Additionally. we anticipate that City Funds should be able to meet their portion of the
25% premiun~ increase, estimated at $683,121. through cost saving measures
implemented in other organizational areas. Therefore. the $683,121 will be transferred
from the contributing City departments to the Group Health Insurance Fund during the
remainder of this year.
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Group Health Insurance Fund
Financial Statement
Beginning Fund Balance
Current Revenues
Rate Increase Adjustment
Addt'I Rate Increase'
Addt'I Contributions All
Funds
Total Revenues
Total Funds Available
Claims & Related Costs
Other Benefits & Admin
Total Expenditures
Ending Fund Balance
*Rate Increase, Effective 3/1
Revised Budget;
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
Forecast
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2,283,651
456 �
979,529
2,314,262
i)
8,099,077 il'I
1,212,105
13 725,636)!k
,
�
13 725636
13,725,636
17 052 196 � �
17469,328
, 5,8
18,901,12:2
20,436,889
1,041,300
2,499,119 I i
1,009,373 (
992,712
1,062,202 1
1,136,556
1 �
_
413,630
442,584:
473,565 j
0.00 /01
° i
1,000,000 827,441
15,766,936 17,052,196
17,465,826 18,901,122 20,436,889 li 21,573,446
15,717,450 j
17,164,652
18,445,356 !
19,910,496
21,535,967
22,785,550
13,321,343 ',j
13,891,761
15,132,425
16,497,156 ;
17,998,359 ;j
19,649,683
2,283,651
2,293361 i
2,303,557 !
2,314,262
2,325,503
�
2,337,306
15,604,994
16,185,123 1
17,435,982 • j
18,811,418
20,323,862
21,986,989
{ 112,456
979,529
1,009,373 (
1,099,077
1,212,105 (
798,561 j
25.00%:i
0.00%�
7.00%L,
7.00 /0
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7.00 /°' 1
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ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 023702 WHICH ADOPTED THE FY 99-00
BUDGET TO REDUCE REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND THE
CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATION FOR SELF-INSURANCE FUND NO.
5410 AND INCREASE SAME FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
NO. 5510, BY $1,000,000, AND ADJUST THE CONTRIBUTION TO SAID
FUNDS BY OTHER CONTRIBUTING FUNDS ACCORDINGLY; TO
TRANSFER $683,121 TO GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FUND NO. 5510
FROM OTHER FUNDS; TO APPROPRIATE $2,041,300 IN GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND NO. 5510 TO MEET INCREASED GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO MAKE TRANSFERS AND ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN INDIVIDUAL
FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE ACTIONS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 023702 which adopted the Fiscal Year 1999-2000
Budget is amended as follows:
a. The revenues, expenditures, and corresponding appropriation to Self-Insurance Fund No.
5410 are reduced by $I,000,000 and the contribution to said Fund No. 5410 by each
contributing fund is reduced by its share as specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
b. The revenues, expenditures. and corresponding appropriation to Group Health Insurance
Fund No. 5510 are increased by $1,000,000 and the contribution to said Fund No. 5510 by
each contributing fund is increased by its share as specified in Exhibit A.
c. The amount of $683,121 is transferred to Group Health Insurance Fund No. 5510 from
other funds as specified on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
d. The additional amount of $2,04I ,300 is appropriated in Group Health Insurance Fund No.
5510 to meet increased group health insurance costs, reflecting the above and increased
employee contributions.
e. The City Manager is authorized to make transfers and adjustments within individual funds
in order to implement the above actions.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (l) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate
action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the
Charier rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings
so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this
the ~ day of ,2000.
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ATTEST:
Armando Chapa. City Secretary
LEGAL FORM APeROVED ~'~, t
JAMES R. BRAY, JR.. CITY ATTORNEY
BY: .~~ LtC~itAnomey
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., MAYOR
,2000:
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Corpus Christi, Texas
Day of ,2000
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi. Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance an emergency exists
requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two
regular meetings: I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance
finally on the date it is inu'oduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully,
Respectfully,
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
City of Corpus Christi
Cotmcil Members
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Amold Gonzales
Rex A. Kirmison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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EXHIBIT A
City of Corpus Christi
Insurance Funds
Distribution of $1M Funding
FY 1999-2000 Budget
Fund Name
Fund No.
Self Insurance
Allocation
Percentage
Distribution
Group Health
Allocation
Percentage
Distribution
General Fund
1020
$
6,307,385
0.6682
$
668,180
1
$
5,420,136
0.6857
685,657
Water Fund 4010 $ 928,160 0.0983 $ 98,326
$ 781,092 0.0988
98,810
Gas Fund 4130 $ 776,504 0.0823 $ 82,260
$ 345,589 0.0437
43,718
Wastewater Fund 4200 $ 575,265 0.0609 $ 60,941
$ 487,156 0.0616
61,626
Airport Fund 4610 $ 191,272 0.0203 $ 20,263
$ 201,613 0.0255
25,504
Golf Fund 4690 $ 69,046 0.0073 $ 7,314
$ 67,547 0.0085
8,545
Marina Fund 4700 $ 35,569 0.0038 $ 3,768
$ 38,474 0.0049
4,867
Visitors Facility 4710 $ 83,692 0.0089 $ 8,866
$ 86,244 0.0109
10,910
MIS Fund 5210 $ 56,492 0.0060 $ 5,985
$ 52,676 0.0067
6,664
Stores Fund 5010 $ 20,923 0.0022 $ 2,217
$ 17,400 0.0022
2,201
EMS Fund 4680 $ 127,630 0.0135 $ 13,521
$ 189,464 0.0240
23,968
LEPC Fund 6060 $ 2,092 0.0002 $ 222
$ 1,997 0.0003
253
MaintenanceSvc. Fund 51101$ 265,620 0.0281 $ 28,139
$ 215,635 0.0273
27,278
$ 9,439,650 1 1.0000 1 $ 1,000,000
$ 7,905,023 1.0000
1,000,000
2/1 b,N00
City of Corpus Christi
Group Health Insurance
Distribution of 25% Premium Increase
Effective March 1, 2000
EXHIBIT B
Fund Name Fund No. Fund Portion
General Fund 1020 $ 467,656
Water Fund 4010 $ 67,932
Gas Fund 4130 $ 30,056
Wastewater Fund 4200 $ 42,368
Airport Fund 4610 $ 16,888
EMS 4680 $ 16,478
Golf 4690 $ 5,875
Marina 4700 $ 3,346
Visitors Facility 4710 $ 7,501
Stores 5010 $ 1,513
Maintenance Service 5110 $ 18,754
MIS 5210 $ 4,581
LEPC 6060 $ 174
$ 683,121
2/18/2000
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: February 17, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:Consz'dera~m d' Reynaldo Madrigal's appeal of the Cable Communications
Commission's ruling of November 3, 1999 regarding set times for repeat programming on the public
access channel.
ISSUE: Mr. Reynaldo Madrigal, host and producer of the ;'Coffee Club," is appealing the Cable
Commm~ications Commission's ruling that prograrnmers on the public access channel are not
guaranteed a set time for reruns of the original program, The Commission and Staff agree that the
rules are clear concerning the issue and therefore Mr. Madrigal's appeal should be denied.
BACKGROUND: Article V1, Section 2 of the City Charter requires that an appeal must be taken
from a "decision" of a city board or commission within 30 days. A "decision" comemplates a quasi-
judicial action of a board where it has been delegated authority' to resolve issues affecting individual
fights under existing rules. (It does not involve a board exercising general legislative or rule-making
authority.)
Section 2~183(a)(1 ) of the City Code delegates to the Public Access Users Group ("PAUG")
authority to establish rules for use of the public access channel. subject to approval by the Cable
Communications Commission (the "Commission"). As described below, such rules were
established. Section 2-182(13) of the Code authorizes the Commission "to resolve disputes
concerning... channel space. channel time .... "This authority is to make a determination within
the duly established rules.
For some time Mr. Madrigal has been dissatisfied with public access rules regarding reruns. His
previous complaint was with respect to the rule that new programs have priority over repeat
programming. He attempted to bring this issue up to the Council in connection with another appeal
(related to alleged violation of advertising rules) in April 1999. This was not acted upon by Council
because there had not been any Commission "decision". That rule has not been changed, after
subsequem consideration by the Commission. This case involves a different issue.
COMMISSION ACTION APPEALED FROM
At its July 12, 1999 meeting, PAUG recommended, and the Conunission approve& rules changes
that included the following as to repeat programming:
c. Programmers who guarantee one new program ever3.' week wiI1 be able to have a second
showing of the same program within 6 days of the original showing provided the following
conditions are met:
1. Programs must not have been previously cable cast,
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2. The second showing will be cablecast on a time available basis.
3. The second showing will not be guaranteed.
4. Locally made programs will have priority over non-local programs. (Produced out
city limits).
5. Only one program per person or organization per week.
6. Programs longer than 60 minutes (59:30) will not be available for a second
showing.
On November 3, 1999, its minutes reflect that the Commission considered Madrigal' s complaint that
"AT&T advertises the first showing of his hourly program, but does not guarantee the time of the
second showing," and that "he could not tell anyone when his show was to be aired because AT&T
would not guarantee the second time slot." "Advertising" refers to notifying the local newspaper of
programming slots. so that a program will be listed in the tv guide. In essence, the complaint is that
Madrigal was not guaranteed a second time slot. One Commission member made a motion that the
second show's time be advertised in the newspaper; motion died for lack of second. On December
2, 1999, Madrigal filed his appeal from the "decision... of not advertising the timing of the second
showing."
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the appeal must be denied because the lawfully
adopted rules, which govern this appeal, are clear that the second showing is not guaranteed.
NOTE: A CHANGE TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS RULES IS NOT BEFORE THE COUNCIL
As discussed above, PAUG, with approval of the Commission, has authority under the ordinance
to make rules governing the public access channel. This has been the case for many years. The
Council could legislatively (through amendment to the Cable Commission ordinance) modify access
channel rules. This would have to come to the Council in the usual agenda process (placed on
agenda by Mayor, City Manager. or five Council Members). Staff does not recommend any such
action.
Attachments:
1. Lener from Vice-President of Public Access Users Group
2. Minutes from the July 12, 1999 Cable Communications Commission Meeting
3. Recommended changes to the Public Access Operating Rules and Procedures
Minutes from the November 3, 1999 Cable Communications Commission Meeting
5. Notice of appeal
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P.A.U.G
Public Access Users Group
Honorable Ladies and GenUemen of the Council
Greetings,
1 would like to turn your attention to the agenda item on today's meeUng, the one
featuring Ray Madrigars request of extra air time for his program, the Coffee Club,
The Cable Access Users Group (P.A-U.G.) is comprised Of approximately 95 users, of .
which Ray Madrigal is only one. This users group is made up, as you know, of centtact
holders who have programs on cable channel 10 or the Public Access Cable Channel 10.
These 95 members are the governing body that establishes the rules and regulation
concerning this channel.
Of there approximately 95 members, Ray Maddgal is the only one that seems to
cortsistsntty complaining when he doesn~ get his way. Cable channel 10 operates 14
hours a day. When you divide that into 95 users, it is impossible for PA.U.G. to grant this
man his wish, since we would then have to accommodate the other users. We really don*t
understand the difficulby hera.
In a recent meeting, P.A.U.G- members voted for one showing per week. Repeats were
granted (especially for Ray Madrigal), if a contract holder turned in a newly produced
progain each week as Ray Madrigal does. This amendment was sanctioned by the
Corpus Chdsti Cable Commission.
I personally do not cam if Mr_ Madrigal is the only person on cable channel 10. However,
rules were set up by the group of users and everyone is following them with no problems,
If the City enforces Mr. Madrigals request, then the P.A.U.G and the Cable Commission
group should disband and let the City Politicians run the show.
Sincere ,
ore, Vice President
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MINUTES
Corpus Christi Cable Communications Commission
Corpus Christi City Hall-Council Chamber, 1201 Leopard Street
July 12, 1999
Committee Members Present: Chairperson Mary Beth Nelson, Norma Tones, and Hector
Morales
TCI Staff Present: Charles Hembree and Robert Hughes
City Staff Present: Liza Ortiz, and P. C. Gracia
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Beth Nelson at 7:20 p.m.
The first item on the agenda dealt with six requests from Mr. Ray Madrigal, President of CC
Coffee Club, regarding his show, as well as, other public access channel recommendations.
Madrigal stated that his program was reduced by one hour because his allotted time was given
to a new program who requested a time slot. The hour that Madrigal referred to was a repeat
showing of the Coffee Club. Robert Hughes 'from TCI, stated that anytime a new program
requests time, a repeat hour can be assigned to them. Hu~s stated that PAUG recommends
that all new locally produced programs (new show) will be repeated within 6 days of the first
cablecasting as space is available to TCI, if user produces a new show every week. Ther
be no repeat showing for those users who do not produce a new weekly program. Nc,,..,a
TorTes made a motion to approve PAUG's recommendation. Motion was seconded by Morales
and passed.
Madrigal withdrew his request number two regarding reinstating lost time due to reduction of
programming time.
The third request made by Madrigal addressed the removal of all advertisement from public
access channels. Hughes stated that TCI under the franchise could sell lease access ads as
allowed by Form K. He added that most ads were in the morning or dudng the late evening
hours. Mary Beth Nelson added that this item is bound by the franchise and cannot be
addressed until the franchise is renewed.
The fourth request stated that only religious shows be shown on Channel ,!.e"and any
government shows be aired on Channel 20. Discussion on this item was centered around the
concept that public access channels are open to anyone who wishes to use them whether on
Channel 10 or 18. George Balli, PAUG President, stated that either channel could be used for
public access shows based on court rulings. Nelson stated that the government channel
should be used by City programming and other entities to inform the public instead of using
other public access time.
Request number 5 was not discussed due to the new PAUG recommendation that was adopted
early in the meeting regarding time allotments for new programming.
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Madrigal stated that his sixth request was that all complaints against PEG programs be
submitting in writing by complainant. Nelson stated that it would be difficult to do and that
franchise allows TC1 the responsibility to administer PEG by the franchise. Tones added that
TCI needs to investigate any complaint without it being in writing, Honor Morales stated that
he agreed that the complaint should be in writing. Nelson added that TGI is the designated
watchdog to enforce public access rules by the franchise. TCI can pull and review any tape for
enforcement without a complaint if they catch a possible violation. Morales made a motion to
have complaints in writing before TCI investigates alleged violation, but motion died due to a
lack of a second.
P. C. Gracia informed the Commission that the June 1, 1999 rate increase, submitted by TCI,
had been reviewed by the consultant and it was determined that the Federal Communication
Commission guidelines had been followed. He further stated that basic programming had
decreased and expanded programming had increased. Charles Hembree, General Manager
of TCI, stated that programming costs and inflation are part of the formula as allowed by the
FCC.
Dudng the TCI report, Hembree stated that digital cable was introduced about one year ago and
has 5,569 subscribers. He added that he believed that digital cable would grow slowly in Corpus
Christi due to its strong expanded programming. Nelson inquired if some programs had been
taken from expanded and placed in digital and if this was going to continue in the future.
Hembree responded that TCI is limited in those channels to be moved depending on
agreements made with specific purchased programs. Hembree also added that TCI is pursuing
fiber optics and will start this project within 90 to 120 days. Hembree pointed out that
microwave programming has been eliminated from the island.
Charles Spe~, 133845 Hawksnest Bay, stated that TCI quali~ of service has been bad in the
island. He explained that during the past b, vo years, outages have increased during bad
weather.
Mr. lsadore Cohen, 4705 Coventry Lane, stated that the franchise agreement makes TCI
provide a good signal. He explained that he had had similar problems several years ago, but
it was finally fixed. Hembree informed ~er that he would look into the matter to resolve his
Concern.
During ~3ubtic comment, George Balli, President of PAUG, 2828 WestMount, stated that PAUG
had discussed Madrigal's concerns and that they believed that fair recommendations were
made to the Commission. He also had one request on how to deal with non-profit programs.
He explained that PAUG would like to see the non-profit groups registered with City Secretary's
office so that no one takes advantage of the system. He added that the non-profit groups
should also identify themselves on the air. Nelson asked that this item be placed on the agenda
for discussion at the next cable meeting.
Cohen asked the Commission what could be done with the continual repeated programming on
Channel 26-AMC. He explained that TCI has indicated that they have no control over this
programming and that they only transmit the signal. Cohen stated that he had written AMC in
New York and did not receive an answer. Cohen also inquired about addition of cultural shows
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and operas to the cibr similar to the ones shown in Austin, Texas. Nelson suggested that TCI
should do a public survey to determine community interests.
Torres thanked TCI for their report and for donations to the graduation program. She also noted
that the Padre Island issue has been around for a long time and that it should be remedied as
quickly as possible.
Morales stated that he was pleased to be aboard and wanted to thank the staff for being prompt
with providing the agenda. He also added that Robert and Michael at TCI had been helpful,
especially when he had some programs on public access.
Nelson stated that her own program had just started on public access and that Robert and
Michael were doing a great job.
The next two meetings were scheduled for August 30, and October 18, 1999, respectively.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
P. C: Gracia
Management Assistant
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06/03:99 ~i:54 'I~SIZ ~57503a T~Z CA~LEVISION [
TC! Cablevision oFTexas, Inc.
June 3, 1999
To: Corpus Chris ti Cable Communication Co-h,
From: Robert Hughes
Re: PubLic Access cablecasting rulcs
I recommended that the following ctmlges be made (or .aa,~aD to the Public
Access Cablecast Rules and Proccct/rres:
a. One program per person or o,rg--mi~ation per week.
b. Program must ~I a 30 or 60 rainurn (29:30/59:30) time slot
Programs longer ,h,~ 60 mimxtes will be consiclemcI on an
individnnl basis.
c. Programmers who gusrarrr¢c one nc~r pro~'~m every woe& will be
able to have a second showing of the snrnn pro~axu with 6 days of
~ ori~nal shov,'iZlg pmvictcd the following conditions arc mc
1. Progrnm~ must ~ot hav~ beck: pr~riously cablecast.
2. The second showing will bs cablecast on a time available
basis.
3. The second showing will not be guarmteed.
4. Locally made Frc~m-~ will have pricrrity over non-local
progr , . (produced out city I{mits).
5. Only one progrnr~ per person or org~i~ation per weelc
6. Progrnm~ longer that 60 rni~ut~ (59:30) will m3t be
available for a second showing.
d. Producer Iocldng down a six month ~aries time slot, mu~t delivery
tm3grarrm to TCI by th~ agreed upon tlm~.
~. Producers allowing their th~ .~Iom to I~pses will lose theirnext
four (4) showfags.
Please see if the above itern.~ can bc ~rtrlressCd at the next cable commission
meeting.
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MINUTES
Corpus Christi Cable Communications Commission
Corpus Christi City Hall-Council Chamber, 1201 Leopard Street
November 3, 1999
Committee Members Present: Chairperson Mary Beth Neiscn, Non*ha To~es, and
)~/~k=,.Z'u=~'and Charles Spencer.
TCI Staff Present: Charles Hembree and Robert Hughes
City Staff Present: Liza Ortiz, P. C. Gracia and Susan Cable.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Marry Beth Nelson at 7:04 p.m.
The minutes of the Cable Communications Commission meetings for September 27, and
October 6, 1999, were amended and approved.
Lisa Aguilar explained to the Commission that the City Council had passed the first reading of
the Clearsource, Inc. franchise agreement on October 12, as well as the Master Cable
Ordinance on October 26. Lisa informed the Commission that the second and final reading on
both documents would be voted on for final approval on November 9.
Chairperson Mary Beth Nelson asked if the documents had been made available to the libraries.
Aguilar indicated that the libraries had received copies on Wednesday, October 27, 19.°.
Ray Madrigal, from the audience, asked if the documents required three readings. Aguilar
informed Madhgal that these documents require only 2 readings. There were several comments
by the audience asking when the information had been made available to the public. Nelson
stated that the Commission and Charles Irby, a knowledgeable member of the community, had
been taken out of the loop on this matter. Susan Cable stated that the City Manager had
appointed a committee and that the commission had heard a presentation in February regarding
these two documents. Nelson said that the Committee had not provided enough input and that
it seemed to be fast-tracked.
Cable added that community surveys to include school districts, City Council, vadous business
entities and 400 subscribers, as well as, the Cable Commission were conducted to acquire
input Nelson stated that more community input was needed. Cable said that a random
sampling of 400 subscribers was done as part of a standard method used to conduct surveys.
Norma Tones added that not enough input and inforrnatjon had been received from the public
and felt that the progress was going too fast Maddgal asked about what access channels were
9oing to be provided since no one had seen the contract,
Nelson stated that the Cable Commission had worked on this matter for 1-1/2 years until the
process was changed by the City Manager. She added that mere input for programming and
service issues such as Padre Island, as well as public access channels, need to be addressed.
Commission member Chades Spencer stated that the agenda information was usually available
at the City Secretary's office for anyone to read.
Nelson asked for comments from Clearsource and AT&T. Hal George, local attorrzey
representing Clearsource, Inc., stated that there had been many meetings with the City. George
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said that the City had hired Adrian Herbst who is one of the foremost attorneys in the country
on cable matters. Charles Embree, AT&T General Manager, gdnned as he said that he had no
comment, so that Clearsource could not get any ideas.
The next item on the agenda dealt with a concern by Ray Madrigal regarding the scheduling of
programming on the Public Access Channel 10. Madrigal stated that AT&T advertises the first
showing of his hourly program, but does not guarantee the time of the second showing.
Maddgal told the Commission that he could not tell anyone when his show was to be aired
because AT&T would not guarantee the second time slot.
Robert Hughes, AT&T Public Access Coordinator, reminded the Commission that this issue had
been addressed about a year ago. The Commission approved a Public Access User Group
(PAUG) recommendation that only those individuals that produced a new weekly show would
be guaranteed a second showing within six days but that the time slot would not be guaranteed
added Hughes.
Hughes explained that the cablecast application contained only the show's first time slot In past
years, users were allowed four-thirty minute shows a week but as the demand increased new
users were given a one-hour time slot according to Hughes. Some long running shows were
grandfathered allowing the two hours per week, but they have decreased over time added
Hughes. Hughes continued explaining that the Commission had voted last year to leave the
grandfather clause in tact.
Hughes told the Commission that even those individuals who paid to advertise were not
guaranteed any additional time slots. In responding to a question from the audience, Hughes
stated that the 98 time slots were full and that approximately 60-active members had shows on
the public access channel. AT&T believes that they are not in violation of any public access rule
or ordinance as addressed in the franchise agreement according to Hughes.
Commission member Hector Morales stated that he was concerned about the lack of additional
advertising for the public access programs. Hughes stated that the Caller-Times advertised the
public access programs on their weekly programming schedule. Commission Member Norrna
Torres expressed concern about discussing this issue three or four times during the last year.
Tones stated that a guarantee time slot is advertised and that it would be an issue only if the
first time slot was not guaranteed. Anita Fillmore, RAUG treasurer, stated that it did not matter
how many shows were on the air, as long as the one show was guaranteed.
Maddgal added that the TV guide from the Caller-Times had advertised other program's times
like the Taxpayers Association shows. Hughes informed the Commission that since May of
1998, AT&T does not advertise the access programming schedules and if there is one being
published. it could be incorrect
Morales made a motion requiring that the second show's time be advertised in the Cat]er-'Rmes.
Motion died due to a lack of a second. No other motions were presented.
Hughes stated that there is a problem with determining the status of cablecasters who indicate
that they are a nonprofit entity and then turn out to be otherwise.
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George Balli, speaking from a consumer point of view, stated that he was concerned with
usher,/. Fillmore stated that anytime you go to AT&T, you're asked to present your license to
apply. Balli stated that on May 24, 1999, PAUG approved a motion that required all non-profit
organizations to present non-profit documents, along with proper identification to AT&T to
resolve issues regarding advertisement granted to non-profits. Public access does not allow
solicitation unless you are a non-profit group, and PAUG would like to have the Commission
approve this recommendation asked Balli. Norrna Torres asked lisa Aguilar if this
recommendation would be legal. Aguilar responded that it was a simple case of status
clarification and would be allowed.
Commission Member Charles Spencer made a motion that non-profit groups who intend to
solicit contributions on their programs need to provide their non-profit status evidence as
determined by the IRS to the cable provider. Tones seconded the motion and motion passed
with one member abstaining.
Dudng Commission concerns, Spencer noted that he had reviewed the survey that Susan Cable
presented to the Commission and pointed out that it indicated that district 4 (includes Padre
Island) appeared to be more negative than other parts of town.
Next meeting was scheduled for January 10, 2000.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by
P. C. Gracia
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Corpus Christi, ~ 78405 ~' 3:~Z:E'E;.5.~
(361) 882-5354
December 2, 1999
An.ando Chapa
City Secretary
Mr. Armando Chapa,
On behalf of the Corpus Christi Coffee Club, we want to appeal a
decision of the ATT Cable Commission on not advertising the timing of
then second showing of the Corpus Christi Coffee Club. We feel that
the public should be informed as to when the time and day the show will
be airing on Channel 10, The Public Access channel. The public calls
me on a daiJy basis for information of the airing of the weekly show. As
of now, I still do not know when the show is aired, so how can I give
them that inforaiation, when I do not know it myself.
~rig~~
President of the Corpus Christi Coffee Club
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES r
Sworn t0and su cribed before me. by the said ~
this the~ day of ~J~/t~b' ,19_~_, to certify which, witness my
and seal of office. ,~CZ ~?f]. ~
GI,X)RIA M. GARCIA
DEC. 30.2000
Notary Public, State of Texn-~
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Notes and Comments
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