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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
APRIL 11, 2000
2:00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE- THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE
PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council after the Presentations section. Please speak
intothemicrophonelocatedatthepodiumandstateyournameandaddress. Yourpresentationwillbelimitedtothreeminutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espaf~ol en todas las juntas del
Concilio pare ayudarle.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact
the City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that approprfate arrangements can be made.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by Reverend Edward Seeger, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
D. 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. Amold 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 March 28, 2000; Special Meeting of April 4, 2000; and Bond Program
Public Hearing of April 4, 2000. (Attachment # )
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
Airport Board
Board of Adjustment
Building Standards Board
Ethics Commission
Landmark Commission
Pipeline Review Panel
Transportation Advisory Committee
PRESENTATIONS:
* Census 2000 Committee Update
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
TO THREE MINUTES. IFYOUPL_ANTOADDRESSTHECOUNCILDURING
THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORM AT THE REAR OF THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A
recording is made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.)
Si usted se dirfge a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un interprate
ingl~s-espa,~ol en la reunion de la junta pare ayudarle.
PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE,
EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL
DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL
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, orordinances. If deemed apprepriate, the CityCouncil
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
fumished 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 requiring 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 aft motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion approving the purchase of a vacuum truck from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Govemments (HGAC), for a total amount
of $185,258.13 based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
HGAC. The vacuum truck will be used by the Wastewater
Department and funds are available in the FY99-00 Capital Budget.
(Attachment # 3)
Motion approving the purchase of a mini-van from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), for the total amount
of $19,259.30 based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
HGAC. The mini-van will be used by the Fire Department and will be
financed through the City's lease/purchase financing agreement
through Koch Financial Corporation. The mini-van is an addition to
the fleet. (Attachment # 4)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Roadrunner Traffic Supply,
Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for approximately 13,000 gallons of pavement
marking paint in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0067-00 based
on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $56,050. 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. Funds
have been budgeted by Street Services for FY99-00. (Attachment
# 5)
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Motion approving a supply agreement with Van Waters & Rogers for
calcium hypochlodte chemicals in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI-0073-00. The award is based on total low bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of $24,627.25. The term of the agreement shall
be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional
twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers and the
City Manager or his designee. Funds are available from Warehouse
Inventory for FY99~00. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1~0082-00 for swimming pool
chemicals including sodium hypochlorite, muriatic acid, cyanudc acid
and bicarbonate of soda. The awards are based on low bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $48,790. The term of the
agreements shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up
to two additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the
suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds are budgeted
in FY99*00 by Park and Recreation Department. (Attachment # 7)
Mid-Co Water
Bay City, Texas
Bid Items 1 and 3
Total: $34,800
Valley Solvent
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bid Items 2 and 4
Total: $13,990
Grand Total: $48,790
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Bracco Construction Company in the
amount of $290,022 for the Texas State Aquarium Waterfront
Stabilization/Repairs project. (Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $65,000 to the Greenwood
Trunk Main Rehabilitation contract with Jalco, Inc. to rehabilitate
sanitary sewer manholes on Nile Drive. (Attachment # 9)
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel Nos. 4 and 4B located on
the west side of Kostoryz Road between Whitebird Lane and Holly
Road for $57,266 in connection with the Kostoryz Road
Improvements Holly Road to Saratoga Boulevard project.
(Attachment # 10)
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Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel No. 21 located west of
McKinzie Road between State Highway 9 and State Highway 44 for
$16,535 in connection with the Southside Transmission Main -
Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road project. (Attachment # 11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
in the amount of $49,686 and execute a contract with the Corporation
for National Service for the continuation of the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program. (Attachment # 12)
Ordinance appropriating $49,686 a grant from the Corporation for
National Service in the No. 1050 State and Federal Grants Fund for
the continuation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
(Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Attachment No. 05A to Contract No. 7460005741-2000 with the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $310,669 and providing
forthe Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition Servicesto fund group nutrition
education, individual counseling, immunization services, and to
distribute food vouchers at no cost to individuals identified as having
nutritional deficiencies and/or nutritional risk during the period October
1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. (Attachment # 13)
Ordinance appropriating a grant from the Texas Department of
Health, in the amount of $310,669 in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund to fund nutrition education, individual counseling,
immunization services, and to distribute food vouchers at no cost to
individuals identified as having nutritional deficiencies and/or
nutritional risk. (Attachment # 13)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Grant Contract with the Texas Historical Commission for
development of a web site for local historic sites. (Attachment # 14)
Ordinance appropriating $7,000 from a grant from the Texas
Historical Commission in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund, for
development of a web site for local historic sites. (Attachment # 14)
Ordinance appropriating $479,438 from the Texas Department of
Human Services in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund to
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operate a Summer Food Service Program for Summer Recreation
Program participants ages one to eighteen year. (Attachment # 15)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi
Independent School District to provide summer food services for
Summer Recreation Programs. (Attachment # 15)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi
Independent School District to provide transportation services for
Summer Recreation Programs for a fixed rate of $2.25 per mile.
(Attachment # 15)
Ordinance appropriating $12,200 in the No. 1020 General Fund from
Corpus Christi Independent School District on behalf of Cunningham
Middle School to the City as subrecipient of a Communities and Kids
Experience Success (CAKES) Grant to provide a teen recreation
program at Cunningham Middle School. (Attachment # 15)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an I ntedocal Governmental Agreement at Cunningham Middle School
to provide teen recreation program. (Attachment # 15)
Ordinance appropriating $45,360 from ClearSource, Inc. in the No.
1020 General Fund for municipal production facilities pursuant to
ClearSource, Inc. franchise agreement; amending the FY99-00
budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 023702, to increase appropriations
in the No. 1020 General Fund. (Attachment# 16)
Motion approving the purchase of audio/video for the media
technician room in the Council Chambers and relocation expenses of
the media technician room from The Intellisys Group (formerly Pro
Line Video), San Antonio, Texas in accordance with the State
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the amount of $45,360.
(Attachment # 16)
Ordinance vacating and abandoning a 45,948.94-square foot portion
of a 7.5-foot wide utility easement out of Lot 1, Block 28, and Lot 1,
Block 39, King's Crossing; requiring owner, King's Crossing Realty,
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Ltd., to comply with the specified conditions and replatting the
property within 180 days at owners expense. (Attachment # 17)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
18.
Case No. 0200-07, Melhem Ibmhim: A change of zoning from a "B-l"
Neighborhood Business District to a "B-4" General Business Distdct
on Osage Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, located on the west side of
Everhart Road, between Bumey and Janssen Ddves. (Tabled 3-28-
00) (Attachment # 18)
Planning Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Denial of the
"B-4" District.
STREET CLOSURE:
19.a.
Ordinance vacating and abandoning 92,285 square feet of
unimproved street right-of-way, comprised of portions of Oso, Palo
Alto, Fitzgerald and Zorra Streets right-of-way north of west Broadway
and railroad right-of-way; repealing Ordinance Nos. 023870, 023871,
and 023872 passed 12/14/99; requiring owner, William R. Durrill, to
comply with the specified conditions and replat the property within 180
days at owner's expense. (Attachment # 19)
19.b.
Motion authorizing acceptance of Lot 1, a portion of Lots 2 and 3,
Block 10, South Bluff Addition as fair market value for the closing of
portions of Oso Street, Palo Alto Street, Fitzgerald Street and Zorra
Street. (Attachment # 19)
(RECESS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)
L. CORPORATION MEETING:
20. CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORA TION
(Attachment # 20):
AGENDA
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORA TION
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Tuesday, April 11, 2000
During the meeting of the City Council beginning at 2
p.m.
City Council Chambers
City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Ch~sti, Texas 78401
President Arnold Gonzales call meeting to order.
Secretary Armando Chapa calls roll.
Board of Directors
Officers
Dr. Amold Gonzales, Pres.
HenS/Garrett, Vice Pres.
Javier Colmenere
Melody Cooper
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean LongoHa
John Longoria
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mark Scott
W. Thomas Utter, Gen. Mgr.
Arrnando Chapa, Secretary
Mary Juarez, Asst. Secretary
Vacant, Treasurer
Mike Hart)/, AssL Treasurer
Approve Minutes of the Meeting of January 11, 2000.
Financial Report.
Appointment of Treasurer
Resolution authorizing the issuance of Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue
Bond (Airbome Freight Corporation Project) Series 2000;
authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement and an Escrow
Agreement; appointing an authorized representative, and
approving other matters in connection therewith.
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7, Public Comment.
8. Adjoumment.
(RECONVENE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES:
21.
Resolution approving issuance of bonds by Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation for the Airborne Freight Corporation Project
at the Corpus Christi International Airport. (Attachment # 21)
22.a.
Ordinance amending the FY99-00 CIP Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 023703 by adding the Reservoir Operating Plan Update/Flood
Release Model as a project to the Water Program and the effluent re-
use study as a project to the Wastewater Program. (Attachment # 22)
22.b.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineedng services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the
amount of $516,340 for update of the Reservoir Operating Plan Flood
Release Model and the effluent m-use study. (Attachment # 22)
23.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with Southwestern Bell Wireless for wireless telephone
services and equipment. The one-year agreement will total
approximately $142, 150. (Attachment # 23)
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time dudng the meeting in order to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 55 ~ 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.
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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, regarding the following cases against the City of Corpus
Christi et al in the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Texas, Corpus Chdsti Division: William Bussey No. C-99-171, John
Betz No. C-99-133, Arnulfo Guerrero, Jr. No. C-99-143, Mark Schauer
No. C-99-144, Charles Bartels No. C-99-158, William Livingston No.
C-99-159, Duane Pacheco No. C-99-168, Gilbert Garcia No. C-99-
170 with possible action thereon in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding legal advice on the process associated with
creating a tax increment financing zone in the area of the seawall on
Padre Island.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Govemment Code Section
551.071 regarding legal advice on actions by the City affecting
disposal and revenues at the new and existing landfills.
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 b~ef
discussions regarding city-related matters.
24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
3. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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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 2:00 P.m., ADdl 7 ,2000.
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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.
City Council
Priority Issues
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Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Trash, Brush & Debris
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Street & Road Maintenance
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services - Park Maintenance
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services
Improvement in Delivery of Basic Services
- Animal Control
- Quality Water
- 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)
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 28, 2000
2:10 p.m.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kjnnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Melody Cooper
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
Mayor Neat called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. E.F. Bennett, following which the Pledge of Allegiance
to the United States flag was led by Council Member Colmenero. 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 Neat called for approval of the minutes of the workshop and
regular Council meeting of March 21, 2000. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes
as presented.
The Mayor said the Council had received a letter from Mr. Frank LnTarte, an attomey
representing Mr. Melhem Ibrahim (zoning Case No. 0200-07). Mr. Chapa said the letter requested
a postponement of that zoning case until the next Council meeting on April 11, 2000. He said the
Council had the choice of holding the hearing and taking action that day, or they could comply with
the request by opening the heating and then postponing it to April I lth.
Council Member Scott made a motion to open the public hearing on Item 11 (Case No. 0200-
07), seconded by Council Member Kirmison, and passed. Responding to Mr. Kinnison, Mr. Chapa
said the letter stated that Mr. LaT~rte had been hired by Mr. Ibmhim but Mr. LaTarte was not able
to attend the Council meeting on March 281h. City Manager Garcia said staff would be providing
the same presentation regarding their recommendation.
Council Member Garrett made a motion to postpone Case No. 0200-07 until April 11, 2000,
seconded by Council Member Betty Jean Longoria. The motion passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Carfelt, Gonzales, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria voting "Aye"; Kinnison and Scott
voting "No"; Cooper absent.
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Robert Callejo said he was a disabled veteran and he was concerned about the abuse of
handicapped parking spaces in Corpus Christi. He said he had noticed that at many different stores
people park in the reserved handicapped spaces even though they are not authorized to do so. He
asked the Council to see what they can do about this issue.
Assistant Police Chief Lou Villagomez said that when they are notified, the police officers
respond to complaints about people illegally parking in handicapped spaces and they do issue
citations. He said that more often than not, management makes the complaint on behalf of a citizen.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein said that every Tuesday night Lindale Senior Center holds a dance for
senior citizens. He said there is a lack of security and police patrols around Lindale, and three cars
were burglarized there recently. He said he was asking for police patrols at senior centers in the
evenings during dances when large numbers of seniors are in attendance.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, asked whether they would get to see the city's financial
statement or if there would be another delay. He said he agreed with a statement made last week that
the will of the majority should prevail. He said a V2-cant sales tax increase proposal in 1990, which
included dredging Packcry Channel, was defeated 4 to 1; in 1993, a ¼-cent sales tax increase to
purchase Lake Texana water was defeated but the Council approved the contract anyway. In 1997,
the ABC tax increase for economic development was defeated, as was the bond proposal for Packcry
Channel in 1999. Mr. O 'Brien also said that last week Mr. Garcia had responded to a comment about
annexation revenues, but a memo prepared by staff indicated that the revenues were projected to
increase 1.3% annually for 10 years with costs exceeding revenues each of the 10-year projection.
Mr. O'Brien said the city's upcoming bond election will bring more bad news, and he questioned
whether the Utility Fund is still owed close to $5 million.
Mr. Leon Perez began to address the issue of the Columbus Fleet. Mayor Neat asked Mr.
Perez to hold his comments until they came to that portion of the day' s agenda.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said he cannot understand why members of the Taxpayers
Association are against paying the price for growth in the city. He said sales taxes are a good way
to pay for growth, and he noted that it took the City of Laredo four tries before they passed a sales
tax increase. Council Member Scott said the last study he saw indicated that 40% of the sales tax
revenue is generated by non-residents.
Ms. Lindsay Lawley, 5438 King Acres, said she is a junior at Tuloso-Midway High School.
She said that six months ago, following the tragic death of her neighbor, Rachel Thurman, the
residents of King Estates, Country Creek, and Botanical Gardens asked that improvements be made
along FM 2~. ~. ~.. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) lowered the speed limit beyond
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the city limits from 70 mph to 65 mph. However, on March 16, 2000, Leland Bodine Jr. was killed
in another accident nearly a block from Ms. Lawley's front yard. She said the residents of those
subdivisions have met with city and state officials, who have promised to make changes to FM 2n. ~ n..
She asked the Council to help ensure that those promises are kept.
Council Member Kinnison distributed to the Council a list of requests he had made in order
to improve safety along FM 2444. Mr. David Seiler, Traffm Engineer, pointed out that FM
(Staples Street) is a state-maintained roadway from Saratoga Boulevard south. He said changes that
are made to FM 2~· ~. ~. will be at the approval of TXDOT. He noted that on March 24th a meeting was
held with representatives of the neighborhoods, city staff, Mr. Billy Parks of TXDOT, State
Representative Jalme Capelo, and Council Member Gonzales. Mr. Seiler said the traffic fatalities
referred to by Ms. LawIcy have occurred on the unimproved section ofFM 2~,~A south of Oso Creek.
Mr. Seiler then delineated actions that will be taken in response to each of Mr. Kinnison's
requests for safety mipmvements. The first item is to expedite the joint state/city efforts to increase
signage relative to the existence of a neighborhood along FM 2444. He said in mid-April the city
will install some advance street signage that identifies the residential streets (King Acres, King
Estates, and South Oso Parkway) which intersect with FM 2444. The second item was to support
efforts to increase the shoulders along that portion of FM 2~,~,. Mr. Seiler said Mr. Parks of TXDOT
indicated that the paving rehabilitation project (including some shoulder construction) should be
done on or about the fall of 2001. However, funding is not programmed at this time for the complete
widening of that street section, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and additional traffic lanes.
The third item was to increase and continue the enforcement of the speed limit in that area.
Mr. Seller said the Police Department increased its speed limit enforcement in late 1999 but it is
limited to the assigned patrols at this time. He said an upgraded enforcement is being discussed with
the Police Depa,hnent. The fourth item was to support the reduction of the speed limit in that area.
Mr. Seiler said that is not within the control of the city since the State Highway Deparlment conducts
speed limit studies, brings a recommendation to the City Council, and the Council confirms the
speed limit for prosecution purposes. He said discussions about the speed limit are planned with the
Corridor Management Team on March 30th and with the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Mr. Seiler added that city staff has also discussed some strategies which may lead to a speed
limit reduction on FM 2444. The first step would be for the Police Depaxhttent to perform heavy-
duty speed enforcement, and the second step would be to ask TXDOT to follow up with a
comprehensive speed zone analysis (taking into consideration an additional speed reduction based
upon accident experience).
The fifth item was to support the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in addressing
the long-term solution to this project. Mr. Seiler said one long-term solution, as previously stated,
would be to construct an improved five-lane roadway with a continuous left-tum lane on FM 2444
from Oso Creek to the south city limits. However, according to the state, the only way they could
approach a project of that magnitude would be to get the project funded by the MPO through a
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specific funding process. And the FM 2444 project would have to compete with several other
projects that have been on the list for some time and which may have a higher traffic volume and
accident experience. Mr. Seiler added that the neighbors were advised to approach the MPO about
this issue during its Policy Committee meeting on April 6th.
Mr. Seiler said that Mr. Kinnison had also asked that staff continue to search for funds
necessary to install traffic signals at the intersections of Staples and Lipes and Staples and
Timbergate. And Mr. Kinnison had asked that staff consider interim measures, such as reducing the
speed limit on Staples from Saratoga to Kings Crossing, and to increase and continue the
enforcement of the speed limit in that area as well.
Dr. Gonzales thanked Rep. Capelo for holding the recent meeting at a resident's home in
King Estates. While there, Dr. Gonzales said he witnessed the extremely fast speeds that vehicles
travel along that stretch of FM 2444. He said the Council should vote to reduce the speed limit on
Staples from Saratoga to the city limits and ask the state to lower the speed limit on FM 2444 from
the city limits to Chapman Ranch Road. Mr. Colmenero also voiced his support for lowering the
speed limit there due to dangerous conditions that exist. Mr. Kinnison thanked staff for documenting
their efforts thus far and he asked them to continue to fast-track this project. Mr. Garrett said they
should work toward a long-range solution but they should also conduct heavy selective traffic
enforcement, which should be coordinated with DPS.
Mayor Neal continued to call for public comment, and Mr. R. Jet Fellows said he was present
regarding a zoning case (Item 12). The Mayor said they would discuss that item later in the agenda.
Mayor Neai called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2-9). City Secretary Chapa
said Council Member Betty Jean Longoria would be abstaining on Item 3 and Council Member Scott
would be abstaining on Item 5. There were no comments from the audience or the Council.
Mr. Chapa then referred to a proposed amendment to Item 9.a. to include verbiage that the
three five-year options would be renewed automatically, while the other amendments would stay the
same. Dr. Got, Tales made a motion to amend Item 9.a. as stated, seconded by Mrs. Longoria, and
passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
2. M2000-088
Motion approving the purchase of a spin/relief grinder in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI-0064-00 from Professional Tuff Products of Texas, DFW Airport, Texas, based on only
bid for a total of $15,713. Funds have been budgeted in the F Y99-00 Capital Outlay Budget.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longofia, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
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3. M2000-089
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services
contract with Govind & Associates, Inc. in the mount of $32,500 for the Up River Road
drainage improvements project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenem, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; B. Longoria abstaining; Cooper absent.
4. M2000-090
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services
contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers for a total fee not to exceed
$164,180 for the following projects: Southmoreland Addition street improvements, Phases
3A and 4A; Hampshire Road improvements liom SH-358 to McBride Lane; Flour Bluff
Estates street improvements, Phase 1; and minor storm drainage improvements, Jester Street.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
M2000-091
Motion authorizing the acquisition of 1.811 acres of land located on Sand Dollar Avenue
between Nueces County Park 2 and Verdemar Drive for $55,000 in connection with the
Padre Island Pumping Plant improvements project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longofia, and J. Longofia voting "Aye"; Scott abstaining; Cooper absent.
M2000-092
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
mount of $100,000 in asset forfeiture funding to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Executive Office for Weed and Seed, for support in both Weed and Seed
Sites 1 and 2.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longofia, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
~)RDINANCE NO. 023985
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute: (a) a consent to an
assignment and assumption agreement between JFC Leasing, L.L.C. (JFC) and Dollar Rent-
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A-Car Systems Inc. (Dollar); and Co) an assi~tmment fi'om IFC to Dollar which m-assigns the
rent-a-car concession agreement dated October 30, 1991 between Dollar and the City and
previously assigned to JFC on July 15, 1997, back to Dollar, on the same terms and
conditions set out therein, including all amendments and extensions thereto, except that the
lease is currently on a month-to-month basis ending December 3 I, 2000, for counter space,
office space, ready car space, automotive repair facility, and joint use of common areas at
Corpus Christi International Airport, in consideration of payment of the greater of $9,333 per
month or 10% of gross revenues per month and other related rental fees.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmanero, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye";
Cooper absent.
8.a~ FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five year lease with International
Westside Baseball League for the use of the Youth Sports Complex located at the
intersection of Greenwood Drive and Home Road: Attachment #1, in consideration for
providing a youth sports program and providing for the year-round maintenance of the
premises and improvements.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading as follows: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
8.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five year lease with Westside
Pony Baseball League for the use of the Youth Sports Complex located at the intersection
of Greenwood Drive and Home Road: Attachment # 1, in consideration for providing a youth
sports program and providing for the year-round maintenance of the premises and
improvements.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero,
Garrett, GovT~les, Kim'dson, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper
absent.
8.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five year lease with Sparkling City
Girls Fast Pitch for the use of the Youth Sports Complex located at the intersection of
Greenwood Drive and Home Road: Attachment # 1, in consideration for providing a youth
sports program and providing for the year-round maintenance of the premises and
improvements.
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The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero,
Garrett, GoBTales, Kinnison, B. Longofia, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper
absent.
9.a~ M2000-093
Motion to amend Amendment No. 1 to the lease between MDC Inc. and the City of Corpus
Christi to substitute the attached document in its entirety for Amendment No. 1.
The foregoing motion passe& as amended, by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
9.b. OKDINANCE NO. 023986
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. fronthag Pinson Drive on the west side of the airport, substitutes new
exhibits A, B, C, J, and K; (b) increases the initial term by ten 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.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading, as amended, by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye";
Cooper 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. 0200-04. Yellow Rose Convemion Center: A change of zoning from a "B-Y'
Business District to an "I-2" Light Industrial District on South Saratoga Acres, Block 1,
being the south 630 feet of Lot 6, located approximately 630 feet south of Saratoga
Boulevard, approximately 600 feet west of Crosstown Expressway Extension.
City Secretaxy Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"I-2" District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Scott made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Longoria, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
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10.
ORDINANCE NO. 023987
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Yellow Rose Convention Center, by
changing the zoning map in reference to the south 630 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, South Saratoga
Acres, from "B-Y' Business Dislrict to "I-2" Light Industrial District; mending 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, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longofia, J. Longofia, and Scott voting "Aye";
Cooper absent.
11. POSTPONED
Cusc No. 0200 07. Mclhcm Ibrahin~: A change of zoning .~oni a "B 1" Neighborhood
Business DisClet to a "B ~" General Business Dis.~ict on Oaagc Addition, Block 2, Lot 8,
located on the west side of Evcrhart Road, between Binracy and Jansscn Drivcs.
Mayor Neat referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public heating on the following zoning case:
12.
Case No. 0300-01. SPID Mini Storage. Ltd.: A change of zoning from "B-4" General
Business District to "1-2" Light Induslxial District on Dusty Hills Subdivision, Block 1, Lot
4, located on the north side of S. Padre Island Dr., approximately 300 f~. east of prince Drive.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"I-2" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a special permit for the outside storage of motor
vehicles, recreational vehicles and boats, subject to a site plan and three (3) conditions. No one
appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Coimenero 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. 023988
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by SPID Mini Storage, Ltd., by granting
a special permit for the outside storage of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles and boats,
subject to a site plan and three conditions on Lot 4, Block I, Dusty Hills Subdivision
(currently zoned B4); amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations ~om
the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye";
Cooper absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 13, consideration and discussion of the Council
Committee Report on options for operating the Columbus Fleet. The Mayor thanked the members
of the Council Committee-Dr. Gonzales, Mrs. Longoria, Mr. Kinnison, and Mr. Colmenero-as well
as the members of the public who attended the committee' s meetings.
Dr. Gonzales, Chairman of the Council Committee, said they met on March 261h and March
271h with persons who are interested in the fate of the Columbus ships. Responding to Mr. K inniSOt,
Mr. Garcia said staff had talked with an attorney representing the government of Spain, which has
been closely following this issue. The attorney essentially indicated that the situation was unchanged
and that they had been in contact with various parties, including representatives of the Carabelas de
Colon Historical Foundation and Landry's Restaurant Inc.
Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, explained that staff sent
out requests for proposals to three organizations, asking that they respond to the following questions:
who is to be the operating entity; how are the operations to be financed; who would be the guarantor,
if any, of the operation of the ships; what would be the proposed operational location and any
improvements proposed, together with the cost estimates and funding proposals; and any other
information the organization may feel is relevant and will assist the committee in making a
recommendation.
Mr. Utter said two organizations responded to the request for proposals--Grupo Las
Carabelas (GLC) and Carabelas de Colon Historical Foundation. He said that Grupo Las Carabelas
proposed a six-month interim evaluation period during which time they said they would
communicate with Spain; stage a grand re-opening of the fleet as well as special events and
fundraisers; obtain volunteers to help maintain the ships and the Santa Maria Plaza; evaluate the
ships' repair slams; and obtain sponsors and funds for advertising. Most importantly, said Mr. Utter,
the orga_niTation's representatives stated that they would furnish an underwriter to guarantee the six
months budget so there would be no cost to the city. He said they did want the city to collect the
tickets to the exhibit.
Mr. Utter said the second organization to submit a proposal, Carabelas de Colon Historical
Foundation, is a Texas-approved non-profit foundation. He said their proposal was more detailed
in the history of the ships but less detailed regarding the interim plan. They recommended
mestablishing credibility with Spain and developing a "first class" facility in the south basin of the
marina. However, according to the City Charter, water areas of the city can only be leased for five
years. In addition, Mr. Utter said Mr. Ram6n Hemandez, representing the foundation, indicated that
they had not made an interim proposal because they wanted to see what the other organization would
propose on an interim basis.
Mr. Utter said that before any plan can be undertaken, there must be some type of approval
or concurrence from Spain. Also, staff has not and cannot recommend that the city undertake any
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cost associated with a proposal--either on a short-term or long-term basis. He said that while
insurance on the ships is in place through June I, 2000, the Columbus Fleet Association (CFA) voted
on March 271h to terminate all other activities since there are no funds left.
Responding to Mayor Neal, Mr. Utter explained that the information packet provided to the
Council contained a copy of the lease agreement between the city and the Las Carabelas Columbus
Fleet Association. Mr. Garcia added that there were verbal representations made about what a new
agreement might look like. City Attorney Bray added that if the city took on the operations of the
fleet, there would be increased liability to the city, which would fall under the city' s self-insurance.
Mayor Neal asked if a proposed agreement would include an indemnification for the city for
all liab'~ities and/or damage to the ships. Mr. Bray said that would have to be negotiated and backed
up by insurance. Mr. Garcia pointed out that at this time the city is the lessor and there are a number
of ways in which a lessor is protected from the activities of a lessee. However, he reiterated that if
the city were to become actively involved in the operation of the ships, it would assume substantially
more liability for what might occur on the site, which Mr. Bray further explained. Mr. Longoria
noted that they are not just talking about accident risk--there is also a management risk involved.
Council Member Kinnison said that up to that point, staff had not recommended that the
Council get involved in the operation of the Columbus fleet. He asked if anything had changed with
respect to staff's recommendation as a result of the proposals being presented. Mr. Garcia replied
that their recommendation has been that the city not change any of the relationships that exist.
The Mayor called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Maclovio Perez said he was speaking as a private citizen on behalf of Grupo Las
Carabelas. He said their mission is to determine how to open the doors of the fleet exhibit at the
museum now that the peak tourist season is approaching. He said the interim operating board would
assume dally operational control of the ships for a period of six months with an option to extend
upon mutual consent. Assuming approval of the City Council, he said the board would rework a
support services agreement with the city and appoint the director of the Museum of Science and
History as the operations officer for the fleet. This would allow the museum to control the
administration and cash management of the exhibit, as well as offer guided tours as needed.
Mr. Perez said if approved, the board would also undertake communications with Spain and
their representatives in the United States, and they would stage a grand reopening of the fleet as soon
as possible, with a full schedule of special events aimed at raising awareness of the fleet and interest
in the museum. He said the board will obtain sponsorship money to cover operational costs and
create other revenue streams for support of the ships, as well as coordinate volunteers to help
maintain and display the ships with the ultimate goal of getting at least one ship seaworthy in the
near future. Also, the board will furnish an underwriter to guarantee the operations budget during
the six-month period--no funds are being requested from the city.
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Responding to Mayor Neal, Mr. Perez said that the members of the GLC interim operating
board are involved as private citizens and do not represent their employers. Mr. Kirmison said that
the current support services agreement does not provide for the museum director to act as operatious
officer of the fleet. Mr. Perez said that GLC is proposing to change the support services agreement
by adding that some museum staff members would participate in displaying the ships.
In respouse to other Council members' questions, Mr. Perez referred to the fmanciai
overview of the fleet prepared by city staff in which they projected that with minimum operations
for one year, the fleet would raise $234,564. Staff projected total expenditures to be $262,85 I, for
a deficit of $28,287. Mr. Perez said the board was proposing to make up that deficit by increasing
attendance, having special events, and if that does not work, getting an underwriter to guarantee the
$28,287. Mr. Scott said he could not let the city have any finencial liability for the ships' operation.
Mr. Perez agreed that insurance will need to be purchased for the ships before June 1 st, but
in order to do so, the GLC needs to begin to raise revenues. He said at the end of the six-month
period, the board will come back to the Council with a report about their activities, including the
revenues that were generated and expenditures made. He said any surplus revenues would stay with
the ships. He said the members of GLC prepared their proposal in a week to respond to the formation
of the Council committee and to try to fmd a way to keep the ships in Corpus Christi.
Mr. Longoria said he would prefer an agreement that favored the city, and he questioned
GLC's proposal to increase the duties of the museum director. He said the so-called "firewail"
contained in the support services agreement exists to protect the city and the taxpayers from being
liable for the ships' operation.
Mr. Perez said he understood the Council' s concem but he pointed out that the museum has
experienced 30% less attendance since the fleet exhibit closed some months ago. He said they want
to help not only the ships but the museum as well. He added that they were not trying to solve six
years' worth of problems but they were asking the Council to rework the agreement to the benefit
of GLC, at which time they can take it to the Spanish representative in Washington. He said GLC
plans to propose to Spain that they do not think the ships can be moved in six months and they would
like to ask Spain' s permission to give them six months to get the ships painted and open them to the
public again. Mr. Longoria said he has not seen widespread support among the cormmunity for any
plan. Mr. Perez replied that he does not know how that apathy occurred, but they can agree that the
ships can and should be a jewel of the city' s waterfront.
In response to Mr. Kinnison, Mr. Perez said one of the problems with the ships was that the
CFA had a large staff, which was required because of the way the operation of the ships was
separated from that of the museum. Mr. Kirmison said part of GLC's proposal is to pay the city for
costs, including the indirect cost of Mr. Stryker's time and the museum staff. However, Mr. Kinnison
questioned the need to appoint Mr. Stryker as the operatious officer. He said the ships have operated
for years without Mr. Stryker's involvement. Mr. Gareia said the plan prepared by staff called for
one full-time tour guide and five part-time tour guides. Mr. Perez said there were many people who
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would volunteer to be tour guides as well. Dr. GopTales said he thought they could work out the
details if they would agree to help the GLC get started. However, he said the Council' s bottom line
is that the city will not be liable.
Mr. Ram6n Hemandez, representing Las Carabelas de Colon Historical Foundation, said they
have had many discussions with Mr. Dusty Durrill. He said a new contract needs to be developed
with Spain' s participation, which means that the current support agreement is no longer valid and
a new one needs to be created. He said he thought GLC's proposal was an interim plan to mount a
campaign to raise money for the ships. Mr. Hemandez said Spain has not changed their position
about the ships: it was their understanding that placing the ships at the Santa Maria Plaza was just
a temporal7 step until a first-rate facility could be built and the ships could be placed in the water.
He added that the issue about the debt remains.
Mr. Leon Perez said he sailed on wooden ships and the worst thing that can be done to a ship
is to take it out of the water and put it on a concrete slab. He questioned what happened to the money
in the fund, and he said the ships should go back to Spain.
Mr. Abel Alonzo said there comes a time when common sense has to play a part in decision-
making. He said the fleet's problems did not occur overnight but started several years ago because
they were mismanaged. He said the city has a bond issue coming up and the city should recognize
that the ships are a loss and they should get away from them as quickly as possible.
Mr. R.J. Herschbach, 4650 Hakel, said when the contract for the ships was entered into, it
was in violation of the law. He said Article 3, Section 52 of the Constitution states that the legislature
has no power to authorize any county or city to lend its credit to or to grant public money to any
individual, association or corporation. He said the city cannot fund every group that comes along.
Mr. Bray replied that museums and historical preservation is a public purpose for which public
money can be constitutionally spent.
Mr. John Torrey, 7253 Yaupon Dr., said he is one of the sailors from the Columbus fleet. He
said he hopes that some kind of accounting can be done to rebuild public trust.
Mr. John Bell, a local attorney representing the Columbus Fleet Association, said the
association has had independent audits performed by certified public accounting firms and outside
auditors during every year of its existence. He said the funds are not missing but have all been spent
for various purposes in connection with the operation of the Columbus fleet.
Mr. Hemandez said that despite the audits, there are still some outstanding issues that need
to be addressed.
Dr. Henry Brennecke, immediate past president of the Museum Auxiliary and a member of
the Museum Advisory Committee, said the prime site for the meshing of the old wo~d with the new
world is in Corpus Christi with the "Seeds of Change" exhibit and the Columbus fleet. He said he
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hopes they can work with the GLC and fred a way to make the exhibit successful.
Dr. Gonzales said the Mexican consul wrote a letter saying that Spanish-speaking people are
interested in seeing the Columbus ships. He said he thinks they should give the GLC an opportunity
to visit with Spain. He said although Spain may have already decided that they do not want the ships
to stay in Corpus Christi, no one can say that Corpus Chrisfi did not give it one last try. He agreed
that the city should not spend any money but the GLC should be given a chance.
Responding to Mr. Colmenero, Mr. Slryker said that when the museum was charging $8 per
adult to visit the museum and the Columbus fleet, the museum was receiving $3 from each of those
tickets. When the fleet closed, the museum raised its rate to $5 per adult. He said the revenues are'
about 13% lower than during the same period last year. He added that the fleet does not have any
impact on the museum's upcoming Discovery Hall exhibit.
Mr. Colmenero said that since the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance and the
Columbus Fleet Association are essentially defunct, Spain is now upset with Corpus Christi in
general. He said this proposal may represent some future for the ships. He said if the ships leave
Corpus Christi, it will impact the eity's tourism and affect its relationships with other museums.
Mrs. Longoria said they all understand the importance of the city's liability as well as the
importance of the Columbus ships. She said she still has questions about the proposal.
Mr. Garrett said that when the ships arrived in Corpus Christi, the citizens were told that the
city would not be financially involved. He said he could not support any proposal that would involve
the city in any way. He said if the ships are to survive, it should be through private donations.
Mr. Longoria said if they want to maintain the "firewall" in the ships' operations, they should
take the present agreement and offer it to GLC, which should abide by the agreement to not use any
tax dollars in its operations. He said that organization would also have to hold fundraisers. Mr.
Kinnison said he could support the concept discussed by Mr. Longoria, adding that it would have
to be agreed to by Spain as well.
Dr. Gonzales made a motion to authorize Grupo Las Carabelas to negotiate an interim
agreement with Spain at no financial expenditure or liability by the city, which would allow the
operation or display of the Columbus ships for six months while a permanent agreement is attempted
to be negotiated. Such temporary agreement should be brought to the City Council by April 1 lth for
approval of any role proposed for the city. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Longoria.
Mr. Bray said the important thing is to protect the city from liability. He said they probably
need more flexibility in working all the details out. He noted that Dr. Gonzales' motion calls for a
deadline to come up with a temporary agreement. Mayor Neat said some of the Council members
are willing to enter into an agreement with GLC as long as they accept the existing agreement as the
basis for the interim agreement. Discussion ensued and Mr. Garcia said the real decision for the
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Council is whether or not they want to open the doors to the fleet exhibit. Mayor Neal said he did
not want to put the city in a position on April 1 lth for GLC to bring back an agreement that still
makes the city a partner in this plan.
Upon hearing the Council' s comments, Mr. Bray said the following sentence could be added
to Dr. Gonzales' motion: "The role of the city shall not substantively exceed that of the present
arrangement." He said that would make it clear that the Council will not approve a larger role forthe
city than what the status quo has been.
Mr. Garcia said he understood that if the Council passed the proposed motion, they intended
to support GLC in their effort to go to Spain to get some sanctions as well as to essentially open the
Columbus ships for the next six months and come back with a In-manent agreement. However, none
of the organizations have the capacity to open the exhibit at this time because they are volunteer
groups. He said if the Council is stating that that is their intent, Mr. Stryker and his staff will have
to open the ships. Mr. Longoria said all the Council was talking about was letting the GLC go to
Spain with an agreement, which he said is the existing agreement with only a change in the name.
Mr. Bray then suggested another possible amendment to Dr. GonTales' motion by adding the
following: "The role of the city shall not be greater than it has been under arrangements to date for
operation of the ships."
Responding to Mr. Longoria, Mr. Garcia said the city has an agreement with the Columbus
Fleet Association, which has an agreement with the government of Spain. He said Spain has sent a
letter to the CFA say'nag that that organization has defaulted on their agreement. In addition, the CFA
met on March 27th and declared themselves insolvent, although they still exist as a legal entity. He
said if the city wanted to cancel or renew any of the agreements, they would need to go through the
necessary steps with the city's attorneys and the other attomeys. Mr. Bray suggested adding the
following to the end of the proposed motion: "The role of the city shall be the same as under the
previous support services agreement and lease."
Mr. Longoria said he thought the GLC would have to review what their responsibilities
would be if they took on the existing agreement, then ask Spain to approve it. Once that occurs, the
GLC could start operating and assuming the liability for the ships. He said he did not want the city
to open the ships at this time and take on the liability itself because that should be GLC's
responsibility if they choose to accept it.
Dr. GoBTales reread the motion, and Mr. Bray said the intent is to have a temporary
agreement by April 1 lth that the city would approve if there is a role in it for the city, Additional
discussion followed about the repercussions of the motion. Mr. Bray said another possibility would
be to have a motion that the City Council expresses its intent to allow Grupo Las Carabelas to be
substituted for the Columbus Fleet Association in the support services agreement and lease, subject
to approval by Spain. Mayor Neal suggested that the Council take a short break to allow staff time
to finalize the proposed motion as stated by Mr. Bray.
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Upon reconvening, Dr. Gonzales said he wished to withdraw his previous motion and
substitute the following motion; seconded by Mr. Colmenero. Mr. Chapa then polled the Council:
13. M2000-094
Motion that the City Council expresses its intent to allow Orupo Las Carabelas to be
substituted for the Columbus Fleet Association in the present Support Services Agreement
and Lease, subject to approval by Spain.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Oarrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 14, air quality research projects. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14.& M2000-095
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission for an Appropriations Rider 13 grant in the
mount of $30,000 to fund work plan development for air quality planning and research.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kinnison, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and Go~Tales absent.
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023989
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission Rider 13 funding in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for air quality
research and planning.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Garrett, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and
Gonzales absent.
14.c. RF~SOLUTION NO. 023990
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an interlocal cooperation
agreement with Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the amount of $20,000 for
development of a work plan for ozone near non-attainment area research study.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Kinnison,
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B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and Go~7~!es absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 023991
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an interlocal cooperation
agreement with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the mount of $ 1 0,000 for development of
a workplan for the City' s pollution prevention partnership and educational outreach program.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kirmison,
B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and GownTales absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 15, Pare American Games. There were no comments
from the audience.
Responding to Council Member John Longoria, Mr. Tony Cisneros, Director of Park and
Recreation, said the contact person will be either himself or Mr. Peter Davidson, Marina
Superintendent. Mayor Neal explained that members of the San Antonio Pan American Olympic
Committee came to Corpus Christi a few months ago and met with members of the marina board,
both yacht clubs, and the Park and Recreation staff. He said they laid out their needs for the sailing
venue and they were told that Corpus Christi would assist them. Dr. ConTales suggested that all the
sailors in this area be involved as a welcoming committee of some sort. Mr. Cisneros said they have
established contacts with some of the sailing groups already. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 023992
Resolution supporting the San Antonio Pan American Olympic Committee's bid to use the
City of Corpus Chdsti's marina facilities as a host site for the sailing events for the 2007 Pan
American Games from July 1 through August 13, 2007, subject to future final negotiations.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neat opened discussion on Item 16, agreement with HDR Engineering. There were
no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16.a. M2000-096
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services
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agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $396,574 for the
following projects: West Point/Greenwood trunk main rehabilitation; Staples Street trunk
main rehabilitation; Omaha Street mink line rehabilitation; Antelope Street 24-inch truck
main rehabilitation; intiltration/inflow-related collection system enhancement program:
South Staples from Saratoga Boulevard to Timbergate Drive, Timbergate Drive from Staples
Street to Opengate Drive, and Cimmaron Boulevard from Saratoga Boulevard to south of
Lipes Boulevard.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
16.b. M2000-097
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for
construction materials engineering laboratory inspections and materials testing services with
Trinity Engineering Testing Company (TETCO) for a total fee not to exceed $21,800 for the
following projects: West Point/Greenwood tnmk main rehabilitation; Staples Street trunk
main rehabilitation; Omaha Street trunk line rehabilitation; and Antelope S~eet 24-inch truck
main rehabilitation.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neai opened discussion on Item 17, neighborhood preservation area. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. ORDINANCE NO. 023993
Ordinance mending Ordinance No. 023242 to rename and expand the Williams Drive
Neighborhood Preservation and Redevelopment Area as the Airline-Holly-Kostoryz
Neighborhood Preservation and Redevelopment Area.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Coimenero, Garrett, Gonzales, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye";
Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal announced the four executive sessions, pursuant to Texas Government Code
Section 551.07 I, regarding the following:
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 21528 (Central Power and Light
SecuritiT~tion Case), PUCT Docket 21934 (CPL Fuel Factor Case), PUCT Docket on
transmission and distribution rote case to be filed by CPL, and other PUCT dockets and
projects initiated pursuant to Senate Bill 7 (1999 Legislation), with possible discussion and
action related thereto in open session.
Public Utility Commission of Texas Project No. 20935 (Implementation of House Bill 1777,
1999 Legislature), and filing therein by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and GTE
Service Corporation regarding allocation of fees, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session.
City of San Benito v. PG&E Gas Transmission, Texas Corporation et al No. 96-12-741M-A,
107th District Court, Cameron County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session.
Five Citizens of Corpus Christi v. City of Corpus Christi et al No. 00-275-G, 319th District
Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open
session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
City Secretary Chapa said the Council had two resolutions to consider regarding the first
executive session (N. 1 .). Mayor Neal called for comments from the public, and there were none. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
N.l.a. RESOLUTION NO. 023994
Resolution authorizing appeal by the City of Corpus Christi of the Public Utility Commission
of Texas decision in the Commission's Docket No. 21528, Central Power and Light
Company secudtization case.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenem, Get-t, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
N.l.b. RESOLUTION NO. 023995
Resolution authorizing intervention by the City of Corpus Christi in Central Power and Light
Company's transmission and distribution rate case at the Public Utility Commission of
Texas; authorizing the joining with other intervening cities to protect municipal and
ratepayer interests; authorizing the hiring of attorneys and consultants; requiting
reimbursement of rate case expenses incurred by the city; and requiring delivery of this
resolution to a representative of Central Power and Light Company.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
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Mr. Chapa said the Council also had two resolutions to consider regarding the second
executive session (N.2.). Mayor Neal called for comments from the public, and there were none. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
N.2.a. RESOLUTION NO. 023996
Resolution amending Resolution No. 023862 which allocated access line categories for
certi~cated telecommunicafions proriders pursuant to House Bill 1777 adopted by the
Seventy-Sixth Texas Legislature.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
N.2.b. RESOLUTION NO. 023997
Resolution authorizing intervention of the City of Corpus Christi in Public Utility
Commission of Texas Project No. 20935, implementation of H.B. 1777.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenem, Carfelt, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neat called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia referred to a memo to the
Council concerning the back-to-school tax-exempt holiday scheduled for August 4-6, 2000. He said
each local jurisdiction has the opportunity to opt out of participating in the event, although most
major Texas cities have indicated that they will participate.
Dr. Gonz. ales made a motion to authorize the City Manager to inform the State Comptroller
that Corpus Christi intends to participate in the sales tax holiday. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Colmenero. The Mayor called for a voice vote on the motion, and it passed (Cooper absent). Mr.
Longoria referred to a chart illustrating December sales tax rebates for selected Texas cities. Mayor
Neat pointed out that Corpus Christi's sales tax revenue for January and February 2000 was flat, and
Mr. Garcia said staff did not project it to be flat.
Mr. Garcia said that since April 4th is the fn'st Tuesday of the month, the Council will not
have a regular Council meeting; however, the first of five public hearings on the bond issue is
scheduled at 6 p.m. on April 4th in the Council Chambers. The other hearings are as follows: April
12th at Northwest Senior Center; April 261h at Grant Middle School; May 17th at Flour Bluff High
School; and May 22nd at Bayfront Convention Center.
Responding to Mayor Neal, Mr. Garcia said that during the public hearings, staff will give
a presentation on the different components of the bond issue. He said the only portion the Council
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has not acted on yet is the substance of the economic development proposal. Following a brief
discussion, there was consensus of the Council to hold a workshop at noon on April 4th to review
the presentation staff will make at the public hearings and the proposed economic development
program. Mr. Chapa said the workshop will be held in the Basement Training Room and the public
hearing (which will be televised) will be held later that evening in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Neat called for Council concerns and reports.
Mr. Scott announced that a town hall meeting will be held on April 3, 2000 at Ethel Eyerly
Senior Center, hosted by the At-Large Council members and the District 4 representative.
Responding to Mrs. Longoria, Mr. Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager for Public Works
and Utilities, said the letting date for Phases 1 and 2 of the Leopard Street improvements project is
May, and the letting date for Phase 3 is July.
Dr. GopTales referred to the issue of the speed limit on FM 2~· ~?.. Mayor Neal said he thought
they needed to start with a resolution to the MPO asking them to endorse certain changes during their
meeting on April 6th. He asked staff to develop that resolution.
The Mayor distributed a copy of a letter from Mr. Claude D'Unger to Mr. Gregg Cooke,
Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, regarding the contention that
Nueces County ranks 21st nationally in pollution levels. Mr. D'Unger asked the EPA to clarify
specific aspects of that issue. Dr. Gonzales said he wanted a report from federal and state agencies
to answer those questions, and the Mayor said that was the information Mr. D'Unger was seeking.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neai adjourned the
Council meeting at 6:55 p.m. on March 28, 2000.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Special Council Meeting
April 4, 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
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
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 Annando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ram6n
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Basement Training Room of City Hall. City
Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council was present.
City Manager Garcia said that Deputy City Manager Noe would be reviewing the bond issue
package prior to having a discussion about the I/Sth cent sales tax for economic development, ballot
issues, and the bond issue schedule.
Utilizing a computer presentation, Mr. Noe discussed the need for capital improvements,
pointing out that the last significant bond issue was 14 years ago. He said capital needs continue to
outpace capital improvements, which are necessary to prevent further deterioration of aging
infrastructure systems and to avoid escalating costs associated with deferred maintenance.
Mr. Noe said the proposed $29 million general obligation bond package includes
improvements to existing facilities; provides services for growth areas; addresses ADA
requirements; and invests in the community's infrastructure. The sales tax issues include the
following proposals: 1/Sth cent to finance the repair and reconstruction of the seawall, at a cost of
$43 million; 1/8th cent to build a g, 000 to 10,000 seat multi-use arena, at a cost of $25 million to $35
million; and I/Sth cent to assist in job creation by ~mding economic incentives for business
development and expansion.
Regarding the G.O. bond package itself, the projects are divided into four categories: public
health and safety - $5.33 million; park and recreation - $4.42 million; public facilities - $270,000;
and streets - $19.01 million, for a total of $29.038 million. He then described the specific projects
included in each category.
* Council Member Cooper arrived at 12:10 p.m.
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When discussing the street projects, questions arose about the location of the proposed traffic
signals. Mr. Garcia replied that staff can indicate the areas where new signals are warranted, but
more signals are needed than are being planned for in the bond package.
Continuing the presentation, Mr. Noe said the G.O. bond package would be financed by a
3.75 cent property tax increase. For the average homeowner (with a $67,278 home), the monthly
impact would be $2.10 a month and the annual impact would be $25.23 a year. He noted that the tax
increase would be outside the 68 cent cap and the projects would be substantially complete in three
years with start up in FY 2001.
Mr. Noe said state law provides that 2 cents is available from the sales tax for local use. It
is currently divided as follows: the city utilizes 1 cent for General Fund purposes; the Regional
Transportation Authority utilizes 1/2 cent; and the Crime Control and Prevention District utilizes
I/Sth cent, which leaves 3/81h cent for local use. He added that each 1/Sth cent equals approximately
$3.8 million yearly based on current revenues. The current local and state sales tax rate is 7.875%
and if all three sales tax propositions pass, the new rate would be 8.25%. The difference on a $100
purchase would be 37 cents.
Responding to Mr. Garrett and Mr. Scott, City Attomey Bray said staff believes the seawall
does qualify as a project to be funded through the 1/Sth cent sales tax. He noted that they had
previously provided the Council with a memo detailing that information. He said the test is that the
project is found by the board of directors of the corporation to fit within varions criteria contained
in the statute. As a result, the board has considerable discretion to make that decision. Mr. Bray
added that they will probably discuss this issue ~krther with the Attorney General's Office. A brief
discussion ensued.
Mr. Gareia then referred to the issue of the 1/8th cent sales tax for economic development.
He said it is a specific use of the funds authorized by the state and adopted by over 200 Texas cities,
including Amarillo, Brownsville, Arlington, Kingsville, and McAllen. He said significant policy
issues include how the program should be governed; what controls will be in place; and how the
funds should be used.
Regarding governance of the economic development tax monies, the City Manager said staff
is proposing that the Council appoint a seven-member board of directors (under the 4B structure)
consisting of four Council members and three citizens from Corpus Christi. The board members
would serve at the pleasure of the Council for two-year terms concurrent with City Council terms,
and the primary staff support would be provided by the City Manager and staff. Responding to Dr.
Go,7~les, Mr. Bray said a 4B corporation requires seven members and a 4A corporation requires five
members.
Mr. Garcia said staff was recommending that in order to maintain financial controls, the
Council should be responsible for the following: approving all programs and expenditures; reviewing
audits and financial statements; and controlling the bylaws and powers of the board. In addition,
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administrative costs would be limited to 10% of the total that is generated on an annual basis.
The City Manager said the goal of the economic development tax is to create jobs. He said
the funds can be used for capital expenditures, program expenditures, and direct incentives, which
he explained. He said staff is recommending that there be a primary emphasis and a secondary
emphasis in the city's economic development program. Primary industries to be targeted are
manufacturing, high tech, and software; secondary industries include commercial development,
tourism (including hotels and attractions), and business development support (such as education and
gaining).
Mr. Garcia then discussed ways in which the funds can be used to support the creation of
jobs, such as incentives to locate, relocate, or expand businesses; site development infrastructure and
building cost support; development of property for a business location; development of buildings
for potential prospects; and direct marketing and recruitment costs.
Mr. Bray referred to options for the ballot language. He explained that the statutory language
is not specifically set up to provide for three separate ballot listings of the three 1/Sth cent sales tax
proposals, but staff is continuing to research that issue. He said there is different language for
establishing a 4A corporation versus a 4B corporation, which he explained. He said they are working
to prepare ballot language that will clearly define the three proposals for the voters.
A discussion ensued about the ballot language and the term, if any, of the economic
development tax. Mr. Garcia said that many other communities offer various incentives to new
businesses but Corpus Christi does not, which is a reason why many companies have chosen not to
locate in Corpus Christi.
Mayor Neat suggested that the Council consider taking the sample ballot language that the
Attorney General has already approved and delete items from there that they do not wish to include
in the 1/8 cent economic development sales tax. He said that would leave the item broad enough for
the projects. The Mayor also asked about combining the public facilities category in the G.O. bond
package with the park and recreation category. Mr. Bray replied that staff would need to discuss that
with bond counsel.
Council members also commented on the importance of the economic development sales tax
and the purpose and structure of the public hearings. Mr. Garcia said this is a good bond program
which will continue to be refined. He said he believes there is a sense of optimism in the community
which they should capitalize on, and they can answer almost all the questions people will have.
Mayor Neat said the next significant action the Council needs to take is the formation of the
Citizen Campaign Committee, including determining the make up of the committee, the appoinmaent
process, selecting the chair and co-chair, giving the committee its charge, and considering a sunset
clause. The committee's duties will include conducting a public awareness campaign, fundraising,
holding town hall meetings, and other duties as needed. Responding to a question from the Mayor,
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Mr. Bray said the Council cannot spend public money to support the campaign but only to provide
general informational literature. Mayor Neal said five public hearings will be held, with the furst
public hearing set for that evening in the Council Chambers. The Mayor then recognized those who
wished to speak at this meeting.
Mr. Roy Martinez asked how much money was spent on repair of the seawall in the 1986
bond election. Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, said the amount
was $4 million, a portion of which went to repair the bulkhead on the landmasses as well as a portion
for the barge dock. Mr. Martinez also asked if there was any provision which would specifically
forbid any of the economic development sales tax from being spent on the dredging of Packcry
Channel. Mayor Neat said that language can be developed.
Mr. R.F. Hasker said he worked at the Corpus Christi Army Depot for 20 years and he
referred to an article in the day's newspaper which reported that CCAD is being sued for $49
million. He said CCAD is on the border of either losing or gaining jobs and that lawsuit will not
help. He added that Corpus Christi rates near the top of the list of employees suing their employers.
Mr. Abel Alonzo said he hopes that the committee the Council appoints is inclusive and
diverse.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neat adjourned the
meeting at 1:45 p.m. on April 4, 2000.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Bond Program Public Hearing
April 4, 2000
6:10 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neat Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold GonTales
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
Mayor Neat called the hearing to order in the Cormell Chambers of City Hall. City Secretary
Chapa checked the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council was present.
The Mayor said this was the first of five public hearings concerning the 2000 bond program
for the city, which the Council plans to bring to the voters on November 7, 2000 during the general
election. He said the format of the hearing that night included an overview of the bond program by
staff followed by public comment.
Deputy City Manager Noe gave a detailed computer presentation of the bond program,
including the property tax proposals and the three sales tax proposals. Mayor Neal then called for
public comment.
Mr. S .M. Cowling, 138 Southern St., asked how long it would take to retire the bonds for the
seawall repairs and the multi-purpose arena, and whether both 1/8th cent sales taxes would be
dropped once the bonds are retired. Mr. Noe replied that the assumption staff has been utilizing is
that 20-year bonds will be issued and the tax will end once the bonds are retired.
Mr. Cowling also asked how much the economic development tax would produce, based on
current sales, and what the current economic development budget is. Mr. Noe said it would produce
approximately $3.8 million and the current city allocation for the economic development function
is about $375,000 a year. Mayor Neal pointed out that staff should explain how a separate
governance board will be established for the economic development sales tax. Mr. Noe said that
under the statute, the city would facilitate the creation of a non-profit 4B corporation that would have
a seven-member board of directors, at least three of whom would have to be non-public officials. He
said the board would administer the economic development sales tax. Mr. Noe added that there are
a number of eligible expenses that the revenue stream could be utilized for, including direct
incentives to industt3r and the creation of industrial parks or other kinds of public facilities.
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Mayor Neat and Council Member Scott pointed out that the 4B corporation they were
discussing is different from the existing Economic Development Corporation, which used to be part
of the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance.
Mr. Cowling also asked if the economic development sales tax will have a term limit (known
as a "sunset" provision). Mr. Noe said that unlike a 4A corporation, there is not a specific provision
that allows for that with a 4B corporation. However, staff is researching that to determine if they
could include whatever limitation the Council might consider for the ballot language prior to the
election.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 310 Norton St., said there have been many comments about the 1986 bond
program, and money is being borrowed from the Utility Fund to the Street Bond Fund to complete
projects from the 1986 program. He said that sounds like mismanagement and he asked if anyone
can guarantee that the 2000 bond program will be better managed.
Mayor Neat replied that there were no bonds sold in 1986 that the city is paying off with
additional funds today. The bond program that was authorized in 1986 was based on a number of
assumptions that were not realized, such as growth in the community and the tax base. He said the
purpose of the icing situation with the Utility Fund was to get the remaining 1986 bond projects
under contract through a consolidated icing program that saves the taxpayers money. He noted
that the Council was proposing this $29 million bond program because it can be substantially
completed in three years.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, asked if the economic development sales tax would be used
for the start up of hotels and motels in the tax increment financing dislrict, which is associated with
Packcry Channel. Mayor Neat said the sales tax would not be used for that purpose.
Mr. Irving Dietz, 455 Miramar, asked several questions related to the 1986 bond program.
Mayor Neat asked Mr. Dietz if he had any specific questions about the 2000 bond program. Council
Member Colmenero noted that this bond program would be more manageable. Council Member
Kinnison said the Council had addressed Mr. Dietz's and other people's concerns about the 1986
program in the past, and he noted that the 2000 program needed to be successful because the Council
was going to have to go back to the voters in three years with another program since there were many
unmet capital needs. Mr. Dietz also asked when the remaining 1986 projects will be completed,
which Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services, explained.
Mr. Leon Perez said he was concemed about the people who could not afford to pay the
additional taxes. He said $43 million to repair the seawall seemed like a lot of money, and he said
there were no funds included for the libraries.
Mr. Charles Tamez, 1011 Texas Ave., said that Leadership Class XXVIII is very excited
about this bond election, which they feel the city desperately needs.
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Mr. J.E. O'Brien said a sales tax hits low-income persons the hardest. In response to a
question from Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Gareia said that with regard to the arena, staff would like to set up
an mount for the actual construction as well as an amount to maintain the facility for a period of
time. Once that mount is paid off, the 1/Sth cent sales tax would end. Mr. O'Brien said the
economic development tax was the equivalent of a blank check which has not been readily approved
by the community in the past. He questioned whether the seawall repairs should be made under the
general obligation debt rather than a sales tax. He said there is the possibility of a tax increase in
order to fund the upcoming city budget as well as utility rate increases again, which he said would
not be very conducive to approval of the 2000 bond program.
Mayor Neal asked Mr. O'Brien what he and the Taxpayers Association would do to help the
Council reinvest in the future of the city. Mr. O'Brien replied that proper management and
accountability were important. A discussion ensued and several Council members commented about
how this Council has been working hard to be ~scally responsible.
Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, said he did not think the seawall was eligible as an
economic development project. He urged the Council to form the 4B corporation soon and appoint
the board in order to be in compliance with state law. He also urged the Council to seek, through one
of the state representatives, a written opinion from the Attorney General.
Mr. Foster Edwards, CEO of the Association of Realtors, said their organiTation supports the
Council and they are excited about the proposed 2000 bond program. He discussed the importance
of investing in the city's infrastructure, the multi-purpose arena, and the economic development tax.
Mr. Dan Viola, Athletic Director at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, said he thinks
all of the proposed projects are needed, in particular the multi-purpose arena. He discussed ways in
which the arena can be used by many entities.
Council Members Gonzales and Betty Jean Longoria asked those who are in favor of the
bond program to help get the word out about it and to encourage others to support it. City Secretary
Chapa said the next public hearing will be on April 12th at the Northwest Senior Center, followed
by one April 26th at Grant Middle School.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neat adjourned the
hearing at 7:20 p.m. on April 4, 2000.
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a. AIRPORT BOARD - Three (3) vacancies with three-year terms to 4-04-03.
COMPOSITION
10 members appointed by the City Council 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 Gainboa 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
Frank "Roeco" Montesano 4-04-02 2-22-00
* Ed Hicks, Sr. 4-04-00 2-16-99
* Nelda Martinez 4-04-00 12-14-99
Chuck Ca?~las 4-04-01 4.14.98
Willard Hammonds, Sr. 4-04-02 4-27-99
* Seeking reappointment.
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NAME
NO. OF MTGS.
THIS TERM
NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Mark Meyer 12 10 83 %
Ed Hicks 12 11 92%
Nelda Martinez 4 4 100%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Grace M. Gonzalez
5225 Fulwell Dr.
(H) 884.6696
(W) 888-0804
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 C C, and Hispanic Women's Network.
Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, Class XXV. (9-20-99)
David Hayek
7609 Lake Bolsena
(H) 850-7771
(W) 242-8008
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)
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Glenn E. Lyons
13901 Cabann North
(H) & (W) 949-9799
William M. McGuire -
3838 Marion St.
(H) 854-1778
(W) 361-516-6057
James A. Needham
14202 San Felipe
(H) 949-7371
(Vq) 825-2708
Allan Potter
P. O. Box 3158
(H) 854-0516
(W) 888-8203
Mary Helen SaL~.7~r
4113 Eagle Drive
(H) & (W) 854-5535
Wilson B. Stewart
4521 Snead Dr.
(H) 853-5156
Gonzalo Tamez
1038 Pyramid
(H) 992-4209
(V0886-2600
Director, Karen E. Henry Foundation. Area of expertise:
Development & Marketing. Member of Board of Directors
of Padre Island Business Association. (2-14-00)
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 Chapter. Extensive
experience in general design/construction/contracts at NAS
Kingsville. (12-27-99)
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 Commemial). (4-23-99)
Owner, SS Sh'ucture, Inc.; Co-Owner, S & S Painting & Drywall
Company. Associate's degree in Marketing, Del Mar College.
1999 President of LULAC Council No. 1. 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. (2d5-99)
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b,
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - Six vacancies with two-year terms to 4-04-02. (NOTE:
The board has a policy of requesting the appointment of the longest-serving Alternate
member to a vacant position and that a new person fill the Alternate position.)
COMPOSITION
7 members appointed by the City Council. The membership must include 2 alternates
and all must be residents of the City. Only 5 members may vote, and 4 must concur to
grant an appeal.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
* Thomas McDonald 4-04-00 4-14-98
* Robert Huegele, Chair 4-04-00 1-07-97
* Eloy Sa!la~r 4-04-00 4-14-98
* Peter Mahaffey 4-04-00 8-12-97
** Paul Grivich 4-04-00 4-14-98
* Louis Alvarado (Alternate) 4-04-00 4-14-98
Robert Broadway (Alternate) 4-04-02 3-07-00
* Seeking reappoinmaent
** Not seeking reappointment
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN lIEAPPOINTMENT
NAME
NO. OF MTGS.
THIS TERM
NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Thomas McDonald
Robert Huegele
Eloy Sal:a7~r
Peter Mahaffey
Louis Alvarado (Alternate)
12 11 92%
12 11 92%
12 10 83%
12 12 100%
12 9 75%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Gene Clancy
2935 Cactus
(It)225-3455
(W')852-2266
Compliance Manager/Business Unit Manager, Applied Petroleuna
Technologies. Attended Houston Community College, Houston,
TX. Memberships include: Texas Society of Environmental
Managers, Industry Council on the Envirornent and Association of
Chemical Industry of Texas. (1-18-00)
Joe Oaiz
3718Mendenhall
(H) 855-1925
(W) 852-8874
Self-employed, Superior Designers. Attended Del Mar College.
Member of LULAC, American GI Forum, Mexican American
Democrats, Tejano Democrats, Builders Association, NAACP and
American Building Institute, (6-24-97)
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Charles Schibi
4706 Grand Lake
(H) 850~8304
(W) 985-8057
Managing Partner, APEX Engineers and Consultants, Inc.
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M - Kingsville. Member of
American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers. Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for
Texas Lighthouse for the Blind. (3-03-00)
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32.
BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD - Two vacancies with three-year terms to 3-03-03
representing the following categories: 1 - Member at Large and 1 - Realtor, Architect,
Engineer, General Contractor, Home Builder or Building Materials Dealer.
COMPOSITION
7 members, 3 members at large who shall be residents of the City and home owners; one
shall be a lawyer, 3 chosen from: realtor, architect, engineer, general contractor, home
builder or building materials dealer. Appointed by the City Council for 3-year staggered
terms. Elects its own chairman.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
* VACANT (Architect)
Beverly Bacak (Member at Large)
D. Ray Jones (General Contractor)
Mary Esther Guerra (Attorney)
* VACANT (Member at Large)
Leroy San Miguel (Member at Large)
William Goin (Home Builder)
3-03-03
3 -03-02 5-18-99
3-03-02 9-14-93
3-03-02 1-11-00
3-03 -03
3 -03 -01 10-08-96
3 -03 -01 2-17-98
* NOTE: On March 7, 2000, Council appointed Mary Helen Salazar (Member at Large)
and Jennifer Hilliard (Architect) but both individuals declined the appointments.
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
5417 Whitemarsh
(H) 992-0649
(W) 992-9583
Home Builder. B .B .A. in Accounting, Texas A&M
University. First Vice President Builders Association
of Corpus Christi. Member of Texas Association of
Builders - Governmental Relations Committee. Serves as
2000 Chairman for Parade of Homes. (Qualifies - Home
Builder) (2-16-99)
Richard Johnson
5129 Diver Duck Ct.
(H) 992-0924
(W) 961-3818
Computer Specialist, CCAD. B.S. in Education. Certified
by the Depmhuent of Justice as an American Disabilities
Act (ADA) consultant. Member of Mayor's Committee
for Persons with Disabilities. (QualiJ°tes - Member at
Large)(3-07-O0)
William M. McGuire -
3838 Marion St.
(H) 854-1778
(W) 516-6057
Architect, NAS Kingsville - Quality Control of Contract
Documents Dept. B.A. in Construction Technology,
Louisiana Tech; Master's degree in Urban Planning, U.T.
Austin. Past President and Executive Board Member of
AIA. Extensive experience in general design,
construction, and contracts at Naval Air Station.
(Qualifies - Architect) (12-27-99)
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James Robichaux
6038 Pinehunt
(H) 993-4090
(W) 888-9261
Irma Sanjines
809 Port
(H) 994-9171
(W) 883-6106
Charles Schibi
4706Crrand Lake
(H) 850-8304
(W)985-8057
SherriSnowden
602 So~ell
(H)852-7337
(W)937-8843
Leslie WemerdeSoliz-
4813 Holmes Dr.
(H) 992-7585
(W)992-4407
Attorney/Shareholder, Matthews & Branscomb.
B.B.A. and J.D., U.T. Austin. Member of C.C. Bar
Association, Texas Bar Association and American Bar
Association. Former adjunct professor of business law,
C.C. State University. (Qualifies - Attorney and Member
at Large) (9-02-99)
Attomey, Private Practice. B.A. in Political Science, Texas
University; J.D., University of Houston. Former Assistant
to Attorney General of Texas in Child Support Division.
(Qualifies - Attorney and Member at Large) (01/05/00)
Managing Parmer, APEX Engineers and Consultants, Inc.
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M - Kingsville. Member of
American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers. Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for
Texas Lighthouse for the Blind. (eualiJ'tes- Engineer) (3-03-00)
Construction Manager for M.C.C. Construction
Corporation, B.S. from Texas A&M University at Corpus
Chrisfi. (Qualifies- General Contractor) (3-06-98)
Attorney, Self-employed. Holds a J.D., M.B.A. and B.S. Member
of State Bar Association, Nueces County Bar, Coastal Bend
Women Lawyers Association. Former Assistant City Attorney,
City of Victoria. (Qualifies - Attorney and Meraber At Large)
(0 -04-00)
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d. ETHICS COMMISSION - One vacancy with term to 10-01-01. (Appointed by two-
thirds vote of the full Council)
COMPOSITION
Nine members appointed by a two-thirds vote of the full council. Nominations are to be
solicited from a wide variety of professional and community organizations in the city but
interested individuals may also submit their names for consideration. Initially, the terms
of three members shall be one year, and the initial terms of another three terms shall be
two years. The persons having such shorter terms shall be determined by lot. No holding
over is permitted except as expressly provided in the code of ethics. The commission
shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson.
ORIGINAL
MEMBERS TERM APPTD. DATE
Raymond Kiser 10-01-00 11-09-99
Garry Bradford 10-01-02 4-28-98
Rev. Derrick Reaves 10-01-02 10-12-99
Frank Tompkins, II 10-01-02 4-28-98
J. Allen Lowe 10-01-01 2-08-94
Eduardo Hinojosa 10-01-00 8-12-97
Cecil Henry 10-01-01 10-10-95
David Longoria 10-01-01 8-11-98
Gloria Perez 10-01-00 11-09-99
* Resigned
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Harold Frederickson -
15046 Tesoro
(H)949-7711
(W)939-2644
AcqnisitionExecutive, DepartmentofDefense. B.S.,Liberty
University. (2/05/98)
Fred Haley
6714 Opengate
(H) 985-2790
(W) 289-2712
Director of Service Development, R.T.A.B.S. in Civil
Engineering, Lowell (MA) Tech Institute. M.S., Civil
Engineering and Master of City Planning, Georgia Institute of
Technology. Has written and implemented ethics policies as
General Manager of two local public transit agencies. (10/20/99)
Charles Irwin
1325 Sandpiper
(H) 993-0129
(W) 994-2701
Professor of Management, Texas A&M University - CC. Ed.D.,
Business Administration. Serves as the Campus Ethics Advisor
for Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. Volunteer activities include
serving as Civic Club President and former President of Pharaoh
Valley Neighborhood Association. (6/23/97)
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Batyah .roseph
P. O. Box 7622
(W) 878-3546
Manager, Adopt-a-Nursing Home Program. B.S. in Education,
Long Island University. Member of Mayor's Council on Senior
Citizen Affairs (Vice-President) and Directors of Volunteers in
Agencies (DOVIA). Former member of Area Agency on Aging.
(1-05-00)
Roy Martinez
1440 Dahlia
(H) 887-0028
Letter Carrier, U.S. Postal Service. Member of American Legion,
G.I. Forum, Disabled American Veterans, and National
Association of Letter Carriers. Has been recognized by the Postal
Service for customer service. (11/02/99)
Raul Torres
1505 Cambridge
(H) 851-0181
(W) 883-7201
CPA, Self-Employed. Member of Texas Society of CPA's and
American Management Association. (6/06/97)
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e. LANDMARK COMMISSION - One vacancy with a three-year term to 11-20-02
representing the category of Historian.
COMPOSITION
15 members nominated by individual City Council Members and appointed by a majority
vote of the Council. Insofar as possible, the numerical composition shall correspond to
the ethnic, gender, and economic distribution of the City according to the last Federal
Census report. All members shall have knowledge and experience in either the
architectural, archaeological, cultural, social, economic, ethnic or political history of
Corpus Christi. Representation of the following competencies shall be appointed as
members to the commission: Two (2) historians, two (2) licensed real estate
salespersons, two (2) registered architects, one (1) structural or civil engineer, two (2)
history teachers, one (1) person knowledgeable in title search and/or property surveyor
and five (5) other members. No one profession will constitute a majority of the
membership.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
Sharon Brower (Regular Member)
Michael Cleary (Regular Member)
Mark Luddeke (Architect)
Elizabeth Rentz (Real Estate)
Betsy Chapman (History Teacher)
Alan Belther (History Professor)
Deborah Douglas (Historian)
Lisa Ann Garza (Title Search)
Jerry Wagoner (Regular Member)
Kevin Maralst (Regular Member)
Tom Stewart (Engineer)
Grandis Lenken (Real Estate)
Elmon Phillips (Regular Member)
Carolyn Tinker (Historian
Terry K. Off Architect)
Has met the six-year service limitation and is
11-20-00 9-8-98
11-20-01 7-13-99
11-20-01 7-13-99
11-20-00 9-8-98
11-20-02 7-08-97
11-20-02 8-12-97
11-20-00 4-25-95
11-20-00 10-13-98
11-20-01 7-13-99
11-20-01 9-8-98
11-20-02 10-13-98
11-20-02 7-08-97
11-20-01 8-24-99
11-20-99 11-05-91
11-20-00 7-13-99
ineligible for reappointment.
INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSING INTEREST
Alan Lessoff, Ph.D.
1042 Burkshire Dr.
(H) 992-7068
(W) 825-2605
History Professor, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Ph.D. & M.A.,
Jotins Hopkins University; B .A., Columbia University. Member
of the Nueces County Historical Society Board of Directors,
Texas State Historical Association and the Urban History
Association. Author of multiple published articles on Corpus
Christi history and the arts. (Qualifies - Historian) (3-29-00)
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f. PIPELINE REVIEW PANEL - Five (5) vacancies with two-year terms to 4-04-02, one
representing the category of Community Representative.
COMPOSITION
The City Council shall appoint five members, four of whom shall have technical
expertise in the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at least one of which
shall have emergency management experience, and one shall be a community
representative.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
* Jim A. Simmons 4-04-00
** Robert H. Legler 4-04-00
** B.G. Hatwell 4-04-00
* Albert Espinosa, Jr. 4-04-00
* Robert Samaniego (Commtmity Rep.) 4-04-00
4-05-94
5-19-98
4-05-94
4-05-94
10-I1-94
* Seeking reappointment
* * Not seeking reappointment
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NO. OF MTGS. NO.
NAME THIS TERM PRESENT
Jim A. Simmons 0 0
Albert Espinoza 0 0
Robert Samaniego (Community Rep.) 0 0
% OF ATTENDANCE
LAST TERM YEAR
N/A
N/A
N/A
OTHER INDMDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Darrin Aldrich
8606 I.H. 37
(W) 242-5542 -
Right-of-way and Claims Agent, Koch Pipeline Company.
Graduate of Texas A&I University. Extensive experience in
acquisition of real estate, right of ways and permits in pipeline
and wire line construction. (3-21-00)
Varuj M. Keramian
7718 Mortiz
(H) 850-7358
(W) 776-6253
Senior Project Engineer, Occidental Chemical (Ingleside). B.S.
in Mechanical Engineering. Texas Registered Professional
Engineer, Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Has an extensive background in pipeline installation and
mechanical/plumbing experience. (4-07-99)
Dwayne Phillips
301 Hereford Road
(W) 289-7180
Commercial Manager, Air Liquide. B.S. in Welding Engineering
Technology, LeToumeau University. Experienced in pipeline
industry, welding procedures, construction and repair. Currently
manages business aspects of Air Liquide's Gulf Coast Pipeline
System. (3-21-00)
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Joe Oniz
3718 Mendenhall
(H) 855-1925
(w) 852-8874
Self-employed, Superior Designers. Attended Del Mar College.
Member of LULAC, American GI Forum, Mexican American
Democrats, Tejano Democrats, Builders Association, NAACP and
American Building Institute. (Qualifies - Community
Representative) (6-24-97)
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g. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Three (3) vacancies, two (2) with
three-year terms ending 4-30-03; one (1) with term ending 4-30-01.
COMPOSITION
9 members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms to provide advice on
transportation and traffic safety matters. One member has traditionally been the
incumbent security officer at the Naval Air Station. Elects its own Chairman and Vice-
Chairman annually. Meets 4th Monday of the month, at 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Council
Chambers.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
Anthony Alejandro, Chairperson 4-30-01 4-28-98
** VACANT 4-30-01
Stuart Sher 4-30-02 2-17-98
Michele Mora Trevino 4-30-02 3-07-00
Israel Ybarra 4-30-01 9-10-96
* Orlando Noyola 4-30-00 5-27-97
* ClifMoss 4-30-00 1-23-96
Don Davenport 4-30-03 1 - 11-00
Michael McCain (NAS Security Officer) 4-30-02 5-27-97
* Seeking reappointment
** On March 7, 2000, Council appointed Sandy Keiser but she declined the appointment.
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NO. OF MTGS. NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
NAME THIS TERM PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Clif Moss 10 7 70%
Orlando Noyola I 0 8 80%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Robbie Foster
5702 St. Andrews
(H) 992-3835
(W) 992-6615
Self-employed investor. B.A. McMumy University; M.A. and
Ph.D., University of Iowa. Has background in scientific engi-
neering and business (7-23-99)
Joe Ortiz
3718 Mendenhall
(H) 855-1925
(W) 852-8874
Self-employed, Superior Designers. Attended Del Mar College.
Member of LULAC, American GI Forum, Mexican American
Democrats, Tejano Democrats, Builders Association, NAACP and
American Building Institute. (6-24-97)
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Raul Torres
1505 Cambridge
(H) 851-0181
(VO 883-7201
CPA, Self-Employed. Member of Texas Society of CPA's and
American Management Association. (6/06/97)
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of a vacuum truck from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council ofGovernmems (HGAC), for the total amount of $185,258.13. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with HGAC. The vacuum tru~ck will be
used by the Wastewater Department. Funds are available in the FY99-00 Capital Budget. This
unit is a replacement.
BACKGROUND:
The vacuum truck will be used to remove wastewater and debris
from manholes and to dislodge and flush out obstructions within
the wastewater collection system.
Award Basis:
The vacuum truck is purchased through the cooperative purchasing
agxeement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments. HGAC acts as a purchasing agent for participating
members through the Interlocal Cooperation Act and abides by all
Texas statutes regarding competitive bidding requirements.
Price History
Funding:
The City purchased a similar vacuum truck in 1999 at a cost of
$183,392.22.
Capital Outlay Item #173
550020-511040110
Amount Budgeted
$200,000
Actual Cost
$185,258.13
Director of Materials Management
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of a mini-van from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Governmems (HGAC), for the total amount of $19,259.30. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreemere with HGAC. The mini-van will be used
by the Fire Department. Financing will be provided through the City's lease/purchase financing
agreement through Koch Financial Corp. The mini-van is all addition to the fleet.
Basis of Award:
Price Comparison:
randing:
The mini-van will be used by the Fire Departmere and subleased to
the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC). It will
facilitate the transport of educational and training material by the
coordinator. Currently, the coordinator uses his personal vehicle
which does not accommodate all the material required.
The mini-van is purchased through the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Oovemments. HGAC acts as a purchasing agem for participating
members through the Interlocal Cooperation Act and abides by all
Texas statutes regarding competitive bidding requirements.
The City purchased a minivan in December, 1999 at a cost of
$23,026.62.
Fire Department
530190-1020-12010
The mini-van will be funded through City's lease/purchase
financing agreemere for a 60-month period. The estimated interest
rote is 5.75%. The actual interest rate will be determined after
acceptance of the equipment. The annual payment is $4,441.20.
The 60 month total, including principal of $19,259.30 and interest
of $2,946.79 is $22,206.09.
Estimated expenditure FY99-00
$740.20
Funds will be requested for
subsequem fiscal years.
Mic 1 Barr~ C.P.M.
Director, Mateaials Management
44
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving a supply agreement with Roaclnmner Traffic
Supply, Inc., Ft. Worth, Tx., for approximately 13,000 gallons ofpavemem marking paint in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0067-00 based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $56,050. 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. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Services
for FY 99-00.
BACKGROUND:
The pavement markinE paint will be used by Street Services to
mark City streets.
Previous Contract:
The option to extend the current contract has been exercised,
requiring new bids to be received.
Bid Invitations issued: Eight
Bids Received: Three
Price Analysis:
Pricing has decreased approximately 23% since the last contract of
April 1997. The decrease is due to increased competition in the
Industry. At the time of extension, pricing was stable.
Award Basis:
Low bid - Street Services concurs with the recommendation
Funding:
Organization Name
Street Services
520130-1020-12410
Amount
$100,000
1 C.P.M.
Director of Materials Management
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A
o+
BID INVITATION NO. BI -0067-00
PAVEMENT MARKING PAINT
BUYER: ESTHER C. BARRERA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BID TABULATION
ROADRUNNER
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QTY. UNIT
TRAFFIC SUPPLY,INC.
FT. WORTH, TX
UNIT TOTAL
PRICE PRICE
CENTERLINE IND.
ENNIS, TX
UNIT TOTAL
PRICE PRICE
TRANTEX
HOUSTON, TX
UNIT TOTAL
PRICE PRICE
1
YELLOW PAINT IN 55 GAL. LINED CONTAINERS
6,000 GAL.
$4.42
$26,520.00
$4.568
$27,408.00
$6.47
$38,820.00
2
WHITE PAINT IN 55 GAL. LINED CONTAINERS
5,000 GAL.
4.15
20,750.00
4.178
20,890.00
5.49
27,450.00
3
YELLOW PAINT IN 5 GAL. PAILS
1,000 GAL.
4.52
4,520.00
4.736
4,736.00
6.77
6,770.00
4
WHITE PAINT IN 5 GAL. PAILS
1,000 GAL.
4.26
4,260.00
4.346
4,346.00
5.79
5,790.00
TOTAL
$56,050.00
$57,380.00
$78,830.00
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving a supply agreemere with Van Waters & Rogers for
Calcium Hypochlorite Chemicals in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0073-00. The award is
based on total low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $24,627.25. The term of the
agreemere shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve
month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Ftmds
are available liom Warehouse Invemory for FY 99-00.
These chemicals will be purchased for Warehouse Inventory and used
by the Water and Wastewater I)epaxments to disinfect lines, and by
Park and Recreation to treat the Watergarder~ The chemical is
delivered in granular form and packaged in 8 and 100 pound
containen.
Bid Invitations Issued:
Eleven
BidsReceived:
Previous Contract:
The option to extend the previous contract has been exercised twice,
therefore requiring the City to distribute new bid invitations.
Aw~dB~:
Total Low Bid
Awarding separate supply agreements for Items 1 and 2 would only
constitute a savings of $108.23. This price difference is not
significant enough to award separately.
Price Analysis:
Pricing has decreased approximately 20% since the last contract of
1996. Vendor stated that the decrease in pricing is due to large
qnamities of this chemical being imported into the United States from
C~nada.
Fundhag:
Depmtmem Account Amount
Warehouse Inventory
119400-5010-40000 $24,627.25
Michabl Barrera,' C.P.M.
Director, Materials Managemoat
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0082-00 for Sw~mmlng pool chemicals including Sodium
Hypochlorite, Muriatic Acid, Cyanuric Acid and Bicarbonate of Soda. The awards are based on
low bid for an estimated nnn~l] expenditure of $48,790. The term of the agreements shall be for
twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-math periods, subject to
the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds are budgeted in FY 99-
00 by Park & Recreation Depzaiment.
Mid-Co Water.
Bav City. TX
Bid Items I and3
Total: $34,800.00
Valley Solvent
Corpus ChristL TX
Bid Items 2 and 4
Total: $13,990.00
BACKGROUND:
Bid Invitations Issued:
Bids Received:
Previous Contract:
Award Basis:
Price Analysis:
Fund g:
Department
Park & Recreation Dept.
The chemicals are used by the Park and Recreation Depa~i~, .ent,
Aquatics Activity, in the treatment of sw/mmlng pools.
Nine
Four
The option to extend the current contract has been exercised twice,
therefore requiring the City to issue new bid invitations.
Low Bid
Pricing has remained stable from the previous contract.
Account Amount
520010-I020-13105 $48,790.00
Director, Materials Managemere
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PURCHASING DIVISION
BID TABULATION BI -0082-00
SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS
1.0 Sodium Hypochlorite
Mid -Co Water
DPC Industries
Valley Solvents
ITEM QTY UNIT
UNIT
PRICE EXT PRICE
UNIT UNIT
PRICE EXT PRICE PRICE EXT PRICE
1.0 33,400 GAL
$0.90 $30,060.00 $0.9025 $30,143.50 $0.98 $32,732.00
$30,060.00 $30,143.50 $32,732.00
2.0 Muriatic Acid
Valle Solvents
Y
PC Industries
;UNIT
ITEM QTY UNIT
UNIT EXT PRICE
EXT PRICE
2.0 5,500 GAL
$1.1800 $6,490.00 $1.67 $9,185.00
56,490.00 $9,185.00
3.0 Cyanuric Acid
Mid -Co Water
Valley Solvents
DPC Industries
ITEM QTY UMT
UNIT EXT PRICE
UNIT EXT PRICE
UNIT EXT PRICE
3.0 6,000 LB
$0.79 $4,740.00
$0.80 $4,800.00
$1.00 $6,000.00
$4,740.00
$4,800.00
$6,000.00
4.0 Bicarbonate of Soda
Valley Solvents
Mid -Co Water
Van WatersRogers DPC
Industries
ITEM
QTY
UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
EXT PRICE
UMT
PRICE
EXT PRICE
UNIT
PRICE
EXT PRICE
=UN
4.0
30,000
LB
$0.25
$7,500.00
$0 26
17 800 00
. $0.28 ag,400.001 $0.390 $11,700.00
I $7,500.00 M $7,800.00 $8,400.00
$11,700.00
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 3, 2000
SUBJECT: Aquarium Waterfront Stabilization/Repairs
Project No. 4053
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bracco Construction Company in the amount of $290,022 for the
Texas State Aquarium Waterfront Stabilization/Repairs project.
ISSUE: The waterfront at the Texas State Aquarium must be stabilized/repaired to prevent
additional erosion and permit use of the area by the public.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Aquarium Capital Projects Fund
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
An! ar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
Additional SuPPort Material:
Exhibit A. Background Information
Exhibit B. Project Budget
Exhibit C. Localion Map
EXhibit D. Bid Tab Summan/,
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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Aquarium Waterfront Stabilization/Repairs
Project No. 4053
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The shoreline at the Texas State Aquarium requires
stabilization to protect improvements and the water taxi docking/unloading area. The
Aquarium was developed with assistance from the City, which included the issuance of
bonds on behalf of the Aquarium (1989 Certificates of Obligation).
The 1989 Certificates were issued for Aquadum site and infrastructure improvements. This
permits the Aquarium to gain tax exempt benefits but does not obligate the City for
repayment of the bonds. The Certificates of Obligation debt is paid by the Texas State
Aquarium Association (TSAA).
The contract for engineering services was originally awarded in 1996, but the project was
put on hold at the request of the Aquarium. In 1999, the Aquarium requested that the
project proceed, which required an amendment to the engineering services agreement.
The amendment provided for the plans and specifications to be revised to:
reflect changed field conditions;
update the U. S. Corps of Engineer permit; and
reflect current costs.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTIONS:
January 30. 1996 - Motion to approve contract with Shiner, Moseley and Associates
in the amount of $29,800 for engineering services associated with Aquadum
Waterfront Stabilization/Repairs (M96-033).
May 28, 1996 - Motion to approve a Contract Management Agreement with the
Texas State Aquarium Association (TSAA).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:
September 15, 1999 - Award of Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with
Shiner, Moseley and Associates in the amount of $9,700.
May 26, 1999 - Award of geotechnical and testing agreement in the amount of
$6,000 to Fugro South, Inc.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of removal of rubble and debris,
installation of steel sheet pile bulkhead main wall, anchor wall sheet piling, anchor rods,
concrete bulkhead cap, anchor wall wale, scour protection, crushed stone, fill, topsoil,
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sodding, guardrail, and sidewalk. The contract allows 120 calendar days after receipt of
the Notice to Proceed for project completion, which is anticipated in August 2000.
BID INFORMATION: The City received preposals from five (5) bidders on March 8, 2000.
(See Exhibit "D," Bid Tab Summary). The project was bid with a base bid and four additive
alternates. The base bids ranged between $245,493 and $390,500. The total base bid
and additive alternates ranged between $290,022 and $442,810. The low bid was
submitted by Bracco Construction Company of Corpus Christi, Texas.
BID RECOMMENDATION: The engineer's estimate for the base bid and additive
altemates was $313,250. Bracco Construction is an established company that has
successfully completed other City projects. Staff and the engineering consultant
recommend that Bracco Construction be awarded the construction contract in the amount
of $290,022.
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET
AQUARIUM WATERFRONT STABILIZATION/REPAIRS - PROJECT No. 4053
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
PRELIMINARY ACTUAL
BUDGET BUDGET
Aquarium 1989 CIP Fund (CO) F..d No. 3074
361,816
Total
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction
Construction Contingencies (6.7%)
Design Consultant (Arch./Engineer)
Engineering Reimbursements (4.5%)
Survey Reimbursements
Construction Inspection
Testing (Geotech & Quality Control)
Admin. Reimbursements
Miscellaneous Expenses (Printing, Advertising, Express, etc.)
Total
361,816
290,022
19,294
39,500
3,500
0
1,000
6,000
2,500
361,816
Exhibit B
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A
TABUL,N OF BIDS J80251
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINES., -,443 - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AQUARIUM WATERFRONT STABILIZATION/REPAIRS
BID DATE MARCH 8, 2000
City Project No. 4053
Tabulated,By: Jeff Massengill, P.E., Shiner Moseley and Associates, Inc.
Time of Completion: 120 Calendar Days
BID BOND
3DAYSOF
ADDITIVE
ADDITIVE
CONTRACTOR
OR C,
CHECK
BASE BID
STANDBY
TIME
TOTAL BASE BID
ADDITIVE ALT.
NO. 1 (SCOUR)
ADDITIVE ALT.
NO. 2 (PILES)
ALT. NO. 3
(RAIL)
ALT. NO. 4
(SIDEWALK)
TOTAL
Bracco Construction Co.
X
235,493
10,419
245,912
16,900
4,934
10,867
11,409
$290,022
4722 Neptune
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
WT Young Construction Co.
X
243,500
6,000
249,500
22,600
8,250
16,560
16,030
$312,940
P.O. Box 9197
Corpus Christ], Texas 78469
J.M. Davidson, Inc.
X
314,880
3,207
318,087
10,030
10,313
16,647
10,752
$365,829
P.O. Box 4636
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469
Mid Gulf Industrial, Inc.
X
362,307
10,500
372,807
12,983
3,475
20,000
12,500
$421,765
12550 Fuqua St.
Houston, Texas 770344600
Jalco,Inc.
X
380,000
10,500
390,500
11,000
6,000
21,000
14,310
$442,810
P.O. Box 27368
Houston, Texas 77225
Engineer's Estimate
N/A
272,000
18,150
2,500
10,300
10,300
$313,250
Shiner Moseley and Associates
555 N. Carancahua #1650
Corpus Christi, Texas 78478
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
Date: April 3, 2000
Greenwood Trunk Main Rehabilitation - Change Order No. 6
(Project #7030)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $65,000 to the Greenwood Trunk
Main Rehabilitation contract with Jalco, Inc. to rehabilitate sanitary sewer
manholes on Nile Drive.
ISSUE: The 1986 Nile Drive Improvements are to be constructed by the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as part of the Spur 3, Phase 2 Project.
Three manholes under Nile Drive require rehabilitation which must be completed
before TxDOT begins roadway construction.
FUNDING: Funds are available in the Wastewater Capital Projects Fund
(Commercial Paper).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
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/~lR.~Escobar, P.E. '~f'~#
Director of Engineering Services
Foster Crowell
Wastewater Superintendent
Attachments:
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Background Information
Location Map
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Greenwood Trunk Main Rehabilitation - Change Order No. 6
(Project #7030)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
1. July 21, 1998: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $7,260,608 with Jalco, Inc. for the Greenwood Trunk
Main Rehabilitation Project (M98-256).
2. October20, 1998: Approval of Change Order No. I in the amount of $384,810.40 to replace
a portion of the Wooldridge-Williams Road Force Main (M98-368).
3. Febroan/16, 1999: Approval of Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $98,347 for the
rehabilitation of an Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Gravity Main (M99-044).
4. February 29, 2000: Approval of Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $560,600 for
rehabilitation of the existing lines on McBride Lane and Agnes Street (M2000-060).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1. December 7, 1998: Administrative approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$13,332 to dean and televise 440 linear feet of 36-inch diameter sanitary sewer line prior to
rehabilitation.
2. October 4. 1999: Administrative approval of Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $14,800
to reconstruct the existing sanitary sewer manhole (Type B) with 4-inch diameter ribbed type
fiberglass manhole.
BACKGROUND: Because of Nile Drive's (1986 bond project) proximity to Ennis Joslin and the
area's traffic pattern, the project was combined with the State's Spur 3, Phase 2 Project. Spur 3
and Nile Drive improvements will be constructed by TxDOT as part of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The State will let bids in April 2000 and start construction in June. Although the advancad
funding agreement with TxDOT provides for minor utility work on Nile Ddve, the agreement
does not include rehabilitation of three manholes which, during recent inspection, were
observed to be in need of repair.
The project consists of removing/replacing the existing manholes, installing the lower fiberglass
assemblies on a repaired concrete base, and covering with a protective plate. The TxDOT utility
construction will extend the manhole to the finished level of Nile Drive. The bid letting date by
TxDOT requires that the City expedite the manhole rehabilitation.
The most expeditious method to complete the work is to execute a change order with an
experienced contractor currently performing similar work under a City contract. This would
allow the work to be completed pdor to the start of TxDOT's construction project.
Bids were requested from the two contractors that are currently under contract for similar
Wastewater projects. Jalca, Inc. (Greenwood Trunk Main Rehabilitation) and King Isles (Naples
Street Collection System Upgrede) were invited to offer bids. Jalco submitted the low bid of
$65,000. King Isles submitted a bid of $96,300.
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CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
LOCATION
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EXISTING SANITARY
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INTERSECTION
WITH ENNIS
JOSUN WILL
BE RE. ALIGNED.
SOUTH
GUTH PARK
CITY PROJECT No. 7179
VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
EXHIBIT "B"
Nile Drive Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Rehabilitation
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Ci'TY COUNCZL EXH_TBIT
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 6, 2000
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Parcels 4 & 4B
Kostoryz Road Improvements (Project #6068)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcels 4 and 4B located on the
west side of Kostoryz Road between Whitebird Lane and Holly Road for $57,266 in
connection with the Kostoryz Road Improvements - Holly Road to Saratoga Blvd. project.
ISSUE: The Kostoryz Road Improvements project calls for the acquisition of Parcels 4 and
4B for the widening of Kostoryz Road from Holly Road to Saratoga Blvd. Proposed
improvements consist of widening the existing two-lane roadway to the City's standard five
lanes for arterial streets, complete with underground storm sewers, sidewalks, continuous
street lighting and nominal driveway access improvements to private properties. The price
for these parcels has been negotiated and requires Council approval.
FUNDING: Funds for this acquisition are available from the respective Street, Wastewater
and Storm Water Capital Projects Funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Attachments:
Exhibit A.
Exhibit B,
Exhibit C.
Exhibit D.
Exhibit E.
Background Information
Prior Council Action
Location Map
Information Summary
Contract Summary
g~el)F. Escobar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
Kostorfz Road Improvements Project
Acquisition of Parcels 4 & 4B
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION -
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Parcels 4 & 4B
Kostoryz Road Improvements (Project fi~068)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: See Exhibit "B."
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of land purchases which exceed $15,000.
OVERVIEW:
Background: In 1993, the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) requested project proposals for the Metropolitan Mobility Program as part
of the overal 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. Staff's 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
amending the Kostoryz Road project limits to delete the section of Kostoryz 0.25
miles south of Saratoga Blvd.
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Parcel: The subject parcels, located on the west side of Kostoryz Road between
Whitebird Lane and Holly Road, are owned by Robert Benjamin Brande. sky et al.
These parcels are being acquired in connection with the Kostoryz Road
Improvements project between Holly Road and Saratoga BIrd. Parcel No. 4 was
formerly railroad right-of-way.
A map (showing the location of the property), a summary (showing the size of the
property), the appraised value, the negotiated price and specific terms of the
contract are included as Exhibits "C," "D," and "E." Staff has negotiated the
purchase of these parcels for $57,266. The closing of this transaction will be
handled by First American Title Insurance Company of Texas.
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PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION
7,
8,
9.
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 (Ord. 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 (Oral. No.
02-2438).
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 o Appropriated $80,000 from the Texas Transportation Commission in
the No. 2-20 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. (Oral. 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).
January 11, 2000 - Authorizing the acquisition of Parcel No. 3 from John V. Elick,
Trustee, in the amount of $49,500 (M2000-004).
February 2.2, 2000 -Authorizing condemnation proceedings by the City to condemn fee
title for the acquisition of Parcels 2a, 2b & 6 from Frances Snyder et al (Res. 023947).
February 29, 2000 - Authorizing the acquisition of Parcel No. 5 from Carancahua
Investments, Inc. in the amount of $19,598 (M2000-061),
March 7, 2000 - Authorizing the execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement with
TxDOT in the amount of $698,377.77 for the Kostoryz Road Improvements (Res.
023969).
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VICINITY MAP
EXHIBIT "C"
Kostoryz Road Street Impr. 1995s CZTY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
Parcel 4, 4b DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
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INFORMATION SUMMARY
KOSTORYZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PARCELS 4 & 4B
Owner:
Robert Benjamin Brandesky et al.
Location:
Kostoryz Road between Whitebird Lane and Holly Road
Zoning:
R~l b, One Family Dwelling District
Size:
Whole Taking:
Parcel 4:
Parcel 4B:
Vacant Land
38,036 s.f,
13,200 s.f.
Platted: No
Tax Value:
Parcel 4: $11,380 or $.30/s.f.
Parcel 4B: None; 10' strip is part of road right-of-way (ROW)
Appraised Value:
John A. Erickson, S.R.A.
Parcel 4: $28,527 or $.75/s.f.
Parcel 4B: $ 4,943 or $.75/s.f. for that portion of the 10' strip of
road ROW adjacent to subject railroad ROW; and
$23,796 or $3.60/s.f. for that portion of the 10' strip of
road ROW adjacent to Lot 1, BIk 7, Crestmont Unit 5
(Carancahua Investments property)
Total Value: $57,266
Contract Price: $57,266
NOTE:
Acquisition of Parcel 48 eliminates the City's long-standing problem of
having no recorded document of ownership of the 10' strip of road right-
of-way.
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
ACQUISITION OF PARCELS 4 & 4B
KOSTORYZ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
2.
3.
4.
10.
11.
Legal Description - 51,236 s.f. out of Lot 1, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands
Purchase Price - $57,266
Seller to provide title insurance at Buyers expense.
Seller will deliver, at Buyers expense, a good and sufficient General Warranty
Deed.
All taxes to be paid by Seller, up to and including 1999. Taxes for 2000 will be
prorated between Buyer and Seller.
Buyer agrees to deposit $500 Earnest Money at the Title Company, which Seller
may keep as liquidated damages should Buyer fail to consummate contract as
specified, or Seller may seek to enforce specific performance of contract.
Buyer accepts title subject to all outstanding restrictive covenants, use restrictions
and zoning and regulatory ordinances.
Transaction to be closed on or before 90 days from the date of the contract. Seller
acknowledges that Seller has read the agreement, and it is not binding until
approved by the City Council and signed by the City Manager within 60 days of the
contract date.
The contract will survive the closing of the sale and delivery of the General
Warranty Deed and other conveyance documents.
Acquisition is under the threat of eminent domain proceedings.
City's contractor may begin construction on the property after Seller has signed
this contract.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 3, 2000
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Parcel No. 21
Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel No. 21 located west of
McKinzie Road between State Highway 9 and State Highway 44 for $16,535 in connection
with the Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road project.
ISSUE: The Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road project calls
for the acquisition of Parcel No. 21 for the construction of a major water transmission main
from the Stevens Water Plant to Clarkwood Road. The price for this parcel has been
negotiated and requires Council approval.
FUNDING: Funds for this acquisition are available from the Water Capital Projects Fund
(Commercial Paper).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Attachments:
Exhibit A.
Exhibit B.
Exhibit C.
Exhibit D.
Exhibit E.
Background Information
Pdor Council Action
Location Map
Information Summary
Contract Summary
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· n~R./Escobar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
SouthSide Transmission Main - Slevens Planl to Cla~ Road Project
Acquisition of Pamel No. 21
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
SUBJECT: Acquisition of Parcel No. 21
Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: See Exhibit "B."
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of land purchases which exceed $15,000.
OVERVIEW:
Backaround: In June, 1998, Council awarded an engineering contract to Urban
Engineering for the Southside Transmission Main Project - Phase 1 (ONSWTP to
Clarkwood Road). The Staples Street Pumping Plant was considered to be one of
the later phases of the project. However, low water pressure has been an ongoing
problem for the City's south side throughout the summers of 1997, 1998 and ~1999.
The feasibility report for proceeding with construction of the Staples Street Pumping
Plant concluded that such action would alleviate the low prassura problems dudng
peak demand hours as an interim measure. Therefore, acceleration of the Staples
Street Pumping Plant project was proposed to meet customer demands for delivery
of adequate water pressure in the south side of Corpus Christi.
The Council-approved 1997 Water Distribution System Master Plan Update
recommended a new Southside Transmission Main from the Stevens Water Plant
to a new pumping plant to alleviate inadequate water supply and pressure
problems experienced during peak demand periods in Pressure Zone 2
(essentially east of Everhart Road). The new transmission main will substantially
increase the hydraulic capacity of the delivery system from the Stevens Plant and
will be the primary supply source for the Staples Street Pumping Plant.
Parcel: The subject parcel, located just west of McKinzie Road between State
Highway 9 and State Highway 44, is owned by Dr. and Mrs. John Matocha. The
parcel is being acquired in connection with the Southside Transmission Main -
Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road Project.
A map (showing the location of the property), a summary (showing the size of the
property), the appraised value, the negotiated price and specific terms of the
contract are included as Exhibits "C," "D," and "E." Staff has negotiated the
purchase of this parcel for $16,535. A title company is not involved in the
transaction since the parcel is a utility easement.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION
September 9, 1997 - Approval of a motion to amend Section 4 of the Mas;~er Water
Plan (M97-246)
September 9. 1997 - Approval of amendment of the City of Corpus Christi
Comprehensive Plan by amending the Master Water Plan (Ordinance No. 023050).
December 16. 1997 -Approval of the FY97-98 Capital Budget (Ord. No. 023174).
June 16, 1998 - Award of an engineering services contract in the amount of
$706,140 to Urban Engineering for the Southside Transmission Main - O.N.
Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road (M98-208).
September 22. 1998 -Approval of Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $298,505 to
the contract with Urban Engineering expanding the scope of engineering services
for the Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road project to
include the Staples Street Pumping Plant o New Pumping Plant and Storage
Reservoir (M98-327).
November 10, 1998 - Approval of the FY98-99 Capital Budget (Ord. No. 023474).
March 23. 1999 - Approval of site selection and authorization to proceed with
acquisition (M99-078).
March 23. 1999 - Amendment to the FY98-99 Capital Budget to revise the scope
of the Staples Street Pumping Plant project by accelerating a portion of the South
Staples 42" Southside Transmission Main from the proposed Staples Street
Pumping Plant to Yorktown Road (Ord. No. 023592).
March 23, 1999 - Approval of Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $55,250 to the
contract with Urban Engineering expanding the scope of engineering services for
the Southside Transmission Main (Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road Project):
Staples Street Pumping Plant - New Pumping Plant and Storage Reservoir to
include related additional engineering services for a 42-inch waterline from the new
pumping plant at South Staples and County Road 43 to the existing 16-inch
waterline near Country Creek (M99-079).
May 18, 1999 - Award of purchasing contract to A&H Enterprises for two horizontal
split case centrifugal pumps for Staples Street Pumping Plant, Contract 2 (M99-
142).
May 25. 1999 - Approval of condemnation proceedings for Parcel No. 1 (Res.
023645).
June 2_2. 1999- Award of construction contract to Pre-Load, Inc. for Staples Street
Pumping Plant, Contract I -7.5 Million Gallon Storage Reservoir (M99-189).
July 20, 1999 ~ Approval of FY99-00 Capital Budget (Ord. No. 023703).
September 28, 1999 - Award of construction contract to Garney Company, Inc. for
42" Waterline from New Pumping Plant at So. Staples and County Road 43 to
Existing 16" Waterline Near Country Creek for Staples Street Pumping Plant,
Contract 4 (M99-342).
October 19. 1999 - Award of construction contract to Lambda Construction for
Staples Street Pumping Plant, Contract 3 - Pump Station and Site Work (M99-361).
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES PAGE: I Of I
INFORMATION SUMMARY
SOUTHSIDE TRANSMISSION MAIN - STEVENS PLANT TO CLARKWOOD ROAD
PARCEL NO. 21
Owner:
Location:
Zoning:
Size:
Platted:
Tax Value:
Appraised Value:
Contract Price:
Dr. and Mrs. John Matocha
West side of McKinzie Road between State Highway 9 and State
Highway 44
R-1 b, One Family Dwelling District
Whole Property -
Easement Taking -
Temp. Const. Esmt.-
33 acres
1.158 acres
1.544 acres
No
Whole Property (Land): $26,400 or $800/acre
Thomas F. Dorsey, M.A.I.
Utility Easement Taking -
Temp. Construction Esmt. -
Damages (crops and proximity
of taking to dwelling)
Just Compensation
$1,563 ($1,350/acre)
$ 317
$15,600
$16,535'
*The increase over the appraised value represents a negotiated settlement on the
amount of damages.
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EASEMENT CONTRACT SUMMARY
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 21
SOUTHSIDE TRANSMISSION MAIN - STEVENS PLANT TO CLARKWOOD ROAD
The Utility Easement grants the City the right to use a 60' wide strip of land through
a 33-acre tract of land owned by Dr. and Mrs, John Matocha for the construction of a water
transmission main for a consideration of $16,535, Included in the consideration is the right
to use an additional 80' wide strip adjacent to the Utility Easement for a temporary
construction easement area.
The City is responsible for any settling of soil within the utility easement area for
a period of three years from completion of pipeline construction on the subject property.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 11, 2000
SUBJECT: Acceptance and appropriation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Federal
Grant Renewal for FY 2000/2001.
AGENDA ITEM:
Item A: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant in the amount of
$49,686 and execute a contract with the Corporation for National Service for the continuation of the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Item B: Ordinance appropriating $49,686 grant from the Corporation for National Service in the No.
1050 State and Federal Grants Fund for the continuation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program.
ISSUE: Funding has been made available through the Corporation for National Service grants. This
grant will provide enhanced funding to continue the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. These
funds must be formally accepted and appropriated the City Council. The fund authorization will be for
the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001.
BACKGROUND:
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Proar~m has proven to be exceptionally benefidal to beth the
senior citizens and various public and private agencies. RSVP volunteers are individuals 55 years or
older who utilize their talents and experience to serve the needs of the community. During the past
grant period over 600 enrolled volunteers contributed over 10,000 hours monthly with 121 non-profit
agencies including the City of Corpus Christi, local hospitals, Loaves and Fishes, Texas State
Aquarium, Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and local school districts. During the FY 99-00
grant period 117,000 hours ware contributed to the community. Over 300 RSVP volunteers worked in
various City departments such as Police, libraif, and Park and Recreation, resulting in an annual
value of over $250,000 provided to the City of Corpus Christi.
The Corporation for National Service provides funding to each Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
across the state. The City will receive a total award of $49,686 in Federal funds which will require
matching City funds. The matching City funds are appropriated in the current years budget.
Council Adion Required:
The grant awards must be appropriated by the City Coundl.
Recommendation:
The Staff recommends the City Council approve authorization to execute contracts with and
appropriate the $49,686 in grant funds for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
Park & Recreation Department
Additional Support Materials
Background Information ~/
Contract Summary v/
CORPORATION NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD CONDrlIONS SUMMARY
For the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program Grant
This summary is based on the Notice of Grant Award (NGA) Conditions received with the current
grant award.
CONDITIONS:
Sections one and two give reference to which documents will be used to administer the grant award.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Sections one through two give notification of who is the Corporation Project Manager and what their
duties are in relation to the management of the technical and programmatic performance of the grant,
Sections three and four address the budget breakdown of the award end how request for funds will
be submitted.
Section five directs the proc~lure for processing of the executed copy of the "Notice of Grant
Award",
Section six instructs the grantee of financial shams reports that are to be submitted on a quarterly
basis.
Sections seven through eight outline the need for written approval by the Grants Officer for the lease
or purchase of vehicles by the grantee, and what grantees are to state when issuing statements, press
releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, and other documents describing projects or
programs funded in whole or in part with federal money.
Sections nine and ten outline which grantees are to submit a federal cash transaction report and a
lobbying disclosure form.
Section eleven otrdines the documentation needed to support salaries and wages charged to this grant.
H:kPR=DL~HAKED~.~V'P~GRANTS~LrMMARY,AGD
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) enables individuals age 55 or older
to utilize their skills or talents in meaningful community service, thus combatlug
isolation in older adults and promoting a better longer life,
The RSVP volunteers are provided an optional benefit of transportation/meal
reimbursement who have a need for such assistance and whose volunteer work would
cause a financial hardship. Transportation reimbursement is .31 cents per mile, limited
to 81 miles per month; and meal reimbursement is $5.25 per meal, limited to 8 meals
per month.
The total 2000-2001 budget is $133,991, of which $49,686 are federal funds, $18,115
from the State, $$2,854 is City match with an additional $13,336 in City Soft Match
( office space, equipment use etc.) for the period of April 1, 2000-March 31, 2001.
The contract must be renewed annually to remain eligible for funding by the
Corporation for National and Community Service,
Because of federal deadlines, the City is m]uired to submit this grant prior to approval
of the City's annual budget.
There are no expanded levels of service in this proposed grant, as the City is currently
receiving the maximum allowed for our community.
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02/I 7/00 10:39 AM Corporation for National Service Page
Notice of Grant Award - Federal Funding Certification
Grant Number
GH 440W086-17
Grantee ID
1746000574 A4
Grantee Address
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
1201 LEOPARD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 75401
Issued By
Amendment Number
0
Amendment Date
Feb 17, 2000
Program Manager
No Issuing Office address to report
No Administration Office address to report
Line CFDA Program Name
Funding Citation
I 94.002 Retired Senior Volunteer Program
2000-"*-DVSA-61413-P74-4101
Total Funding:
.,-~-,---,/
Signature
Accounting Information
Begin Date
04101/2000
Grants Management Official
End Date
Incrolltent Amount
03/31/2001
$49,686.00
$49.686.00
Data
Total Amount
$49.686.00
$49,686.00
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Notice Of Grant Award
Grant Number - 440w086-17
Type of Grant - 3-Continuation
Terms and Conditions
The Program/Project Manager for this grant is listed on the face page of the Notice of
Grant Award. The Program/Project Manager has full authority to represent the
Corporation in connection with management of the technical and programmatic
performance of the grant. They are not authorized to change the terms and conditions,
estimated costs, or period of performance, or to give approvals, written or verbal,
specifically reserved for the grants officer.
Grantees not paid through HHS/PMS will request Federal funds using a Standard
Form 270, "Request for Advance or Reimbursement", submitting a single original
signed copy to the Service Center.
Grantees will report quarterly expenditures on Standard Form 269A "Financial Status
Report", by submitting a single original signed form to the Service Center within 30
days of the end of each fiscal quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30, December
31).
VV'lth reference to Quarterly Financial Status Reports, there will be no fourth quarter
FSR submitted. A final FSR will be due within ninety (90) days of the end of the
budget period.
VVhen issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations,
annual reports and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole
or in part with Federal Corporation money, the grantee receiving Federal funds,
including but not limited to the State and local governments, shall clearly state (1) the
percentage of the total cost of the project or program which will be financed with
Federal Corporation money, and (2) the dollar amount of Federal Corporation funds for
the project or program.
Grantees whose monthly advances of Federal funds are or are projected to be
$25,000 or more are required to submit to the Grants Officer an original signed copy of
Standard Form 272, Federal Cash Transactions Report, no later than 15 calendar days
following the end of each quarter.
Thursday, February 17, 2000
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Salaries and wages charged to this grant must be supported by signed time and
attendance records for each individual employee, regardless of position, and by
documented payrolls approved by a responsible official of the grantee. Salaries and
wages chargeable between this grant and other programs or functions of the grantee
organization must be supported by individual time distribution records.
Grantees will send checks for disallowances of grant costs and when cash is to be
returned to the Agency at the closeout of the grant relationship to the Corporation
Collection Officer in the Service Center, or in the case of grants awarded by
Headquarters, to the Corporation Collection Officer at Headquarters.
Grantees shall prepare a Project Progress Report (CNCS~1020 for Senior Corps or
CNS 1433 for AmeriCorps*VISTA) semi-annually at the end of the 2nd, and 4th
quarters of the budget period. The report shall be submitted to the Corporation
Program/Project Manager no later than 30 days after the end of the designated
reporting period.
Institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations covered by OMB
Circular A-110 must maintain advance Federal funds in an interest bearing account.
Interest earned on advances deposited in such accounts shall be remitted annually in
a check, made payable to the U.S. Treasury, to the Department of Health and Human
Services, Payment Management System, P.O. Box 6021, Rockville, MD 20852. The
document transmitting the check must indicate that the payment is interest earned on
advanced Federal funds. Interest up to $250 per year maybe retained by the grantee
for administrative expenses.
Grantee will assure that at Recognition events, the Corporation is acknowledged as
the Federal agency responsible for the primary Federal funding of the project.
Unexpended Federal funds from a prior budget period should be applied to reduce the
advance amount by no later than the second advance. The amount of the
unexpended balance and the computation of how it will be applied must be explained
on the Request for Advance or Reimbursement, Standard Form 270.
External evaluation and data collection. The grantee must cooperate with the
Corporation and its evaluators in all monitoring and evaluation efforts. As part of this
effort, the grantee must collect and submit certain project data, as defined in the
Project Profile and Volunteer Activity (PPVA) and must provide data as requested or
needed to support external evaluations.
Costs allowed under this grant are limited to those categories contained in signed
application package dated 1/28/00.
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $49,686 GRANT FROM THE CORPORATION FOR
NATIONAL SERVICE IN THE NO. 1050 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS
FUND FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE RETIRED AND SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That a grant from the Corporation for National Service in the amount of
$49,686 for the continuation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is appropriated in the No.
1050 State and Federal Grants Fund.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) 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
Charter 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.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Annando Chapa, City Secretary Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved (9~ % ,2000; James R. Bray Jr., City Attorney.
By: Lisa~A~u'i~ar, ~s's~"m~VtCity Attorney
H:'~LEG-DIR\VI~RONICAXLISAXORD2\ORD2.134
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2000
SUBJECT: Public Health Contract
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Attachment No.
05A to Contract No. 7460005741-2000 with the Texas Department of Health, in
the amount of $310,669.00 and providing for the Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition
Services to fund group nutrition education, individual counseling, immunization
services, and to distribute food vouchers at no cost to individuals identified as
having nutritional deficiencies and/or nutritional risk during the period October 1,
1999 through September 30, 2000.
Appropriating a grant, ~'om the Texas Department of Health, in the amount of
$310,669.00 in the No. 1050 Federal/States Grant Fund to fund nutrition
education, individual counseling, immunization services, and to distribute food
vouchers at no cost to individuals identified as having nutritional deficiencies
and/or nutritional risk; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: The Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition Services, Texas Department of Health
(TDH) provides funding for supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, and
immunizations at no cost to low income pregnant and postparmm women, infants, and
children. Services are performed in accordance with the terms and specifications of the
TDH and/or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Based on
reimbursement of $8.56 for each participant and $5.26 for each immunization given, the
attached budget reflects the operational needs of the WIC program for the remaining six-
month period (April 1, 2000 through September 30, 2000). The contract for services for
the period October I, 1999 through March 31, 2000 has been previously approved by
City Council.
REOUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize execution of the attachment to the public
health contract and appropriate funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the motion and ordinance be approved
to provide a ccntinuation of nutritional and immunization services to low income women,
infants, and children.
nms/lauram/agenda/publichealthcontract-3/00
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Nina M. Sisley, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Public Health
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
1702 Horne Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX. 78416
WIC Project 38 Orerating, Budeet
Contract #7460005741 2000-05-A
RE: Amended Term From: 10/01/99 to 03/31/00
To: 10/01/99 to 09/30/00
Therefore the anticipated budget appropriation for the remaining six months
is asfollows:
Account #
510100
511000
520030
520090
520110
520120
520130
530000
530070
530080
530140
530150
530160
530170
530200
530210
530230
530250
547010
548070
540250
548580
560005
513000
548120
TOTAL
Description Amount
Salaries $176,155
Retirement 32,395
Chemical & Household Supp 2,000
Medical Supplies 4,000
Minor Office Equip. 2,500
Office Supplies 3,500
Mtce Materials 2,000
Professional Services 4,600
Temporary Services 4,669
Light, Heat, &Power 5,000
Postage/Freight 500
Rental/Uniform 800
Rental/Beepers,Other 300
Car Allowance 500
Telephone/Telegraph 4,200
Building Mtce. 10,000
Equip. MIce. 4,000
Membership Dues 100
Training/Travel 2,500
Print/Copies-City Print Shop 500
Other Charges 200
Reim. City In-Kind Cost 17% 29,946
Reinbursement/Exp/Misc. < 200>
Trans.to Ins. Fd/Grp. Ins. 16,294
Trans. To Ins. Fd./Self Ins. 4,210
$31 O, 669
S:\,~SCDATA\WIC99-00.Appro.doc
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMEN~ OF
HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $310,669 IN THE NO. 1050
FEDERAL/STATE GRANT FUND TO FUND NUTRITION EDUCATION,
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, IMMUNIZATION SERVICES, AND TO
DISTRIBUTE FOOD VOUCHERS AT NO COST TO INDIVIDUALS
IDENTIFIED AS HAVING NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES AND/OR
NUTRITIONAL RISK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the amount of $310,669
to fund nutrition education, individual counseling, immunization services, and to distribute food
vouchers at no cost to individuals identified as having nutritional deficiencies and/or nulxitional risk
is appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) 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
Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings
so that this ordinance is passed and rakes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this
the __ day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Legal form approved C'L~,~ ~L
By: L~eaA'~ila~t City.
Samuel L. Neat, Jr., Mayor
,2000; James R. Bray Jr., City Attorney.
Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
March 10, 2000
Subject:: Acceptance of Grant Funding from the Texas Historical Commission for development of a
web site for local historic sites.
Agenda Items:
A) Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an interlocal grant
contract with the Texas Historical Commission for development of a web site for local
historic sites.
B)
ordinance appropriating S7,000 in Fund NO. 1050, Federal/State Grant Fund, from a Texas
Historical Commission Grant, to fund development of a web site for local historic sites; and
declaring an emergency.
Requested Council ACtion:
A) Approval of resolution authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute grant contract
with the Texas Historical Commission for development of a historical web site for historic
sites.
B)
Approval of ordinance appropriating S7,000 in Fund NO. 1050, Federal/state Grant Fund from
the Texas Historical Commission for developing a web site for local historic sites.
Staff's Recommendation (2/24/00): Approval of acceptance of grant.
Landmark commlssion's Recommendation (2/24/00): Approval of acceptance of grant.
Issue: The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has allocated a grant of S7,000 to the City of Corpus
christi's Landmark commission to support development of a web site for local historic sites. The
acceptance of the contract and appropriation of funds must be executed prior to the Landmark
Commission expending any funds.
Background: The City of Corpus Christi Landmark was designated a Certified Local Government
(CLG) bY the Texas Historical Commission {THC) March 18, 1988. The certification allows the
commission to apply for federal grants for historical projects and to attend or host preservation
workshops/conferences. The Landmark Commission voted to accept the grant at their February 24,
2000 meeting and to forward such grant for acceptance and appropriation to City Council.
Acceptance of the contract by City Council is required by the Texas Historical Commission and the
contract period is from April 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001.
Conclusion: Acceptance of the THC grant will further assist the Landmark Commission in
documenting local historic sites; while providing a tool that will also assist tourist locate historic
sites during their travels in the area. \
FGM:IW
Attachment
1) THC Grant contract Letter
Cc: W. Thomas Utter, Assistant City Manager
[H:WORD\GRT2000)
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HISTORICAL
COMMISSION
F. LA~0~Im~ OAKS,
J=m~._ 7, 2000
Pary~ Ooot~lvl~,
City ofC~F.s Cl~i~
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus ~ TX 78469
RECEIVED
FEB O 9 2008
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Toe Texas Historical Commission is piemsat zo mnn,,.~e the allocation of a ST,000.00 ~ran~ zo the Cit~'
of Corpm Cbristi in conjunction with your pazXicipasion in the F~ 2000 Ccrfi~ed Lonl
~ (sn ammtzed list of rapproved projects.) Ihe U ~. Dq~.rmcnt of ~he ln~rior, Nmioul Park
Service~xovid~dfundingf~rthis~an~underxi~pmvisiomoftheNa~o~a~Hist~ricPmserv~ti~Ac~f
196&
The National Park $ervicc zeccn~y rapproved your Projcct PwposaL To rem=s,t eligible for this ~tant
allocalioa, it is aEc___~:s~y for ~c pmje~'t ¢oosdiaator sad th{ project lsof~ssioa~, if applicable, to
~ ia a gr~tt ~OR SC~iO~L Dcslgnal to f~Lm i!Im~?,¢ th~ v4t, h the gnu~fil~ ixoccr~ ~hi$
sinsion will provide sn ot~ity to discuss your pro)cot wiffi the CA,,,m!_~_io~z stsffm~mls~s
,~4/,~,.~ale for its c~,oiAinmioa. Please note that no work should begin prior to your grant ori-m'~t!on
sessioaandfinaliz~mzofa~csmuz~(~.~Tundampanncccrv~)~youandtheTexas
Failme m !maicipate in ~ meantion scssion and to submit a signed cataract bofor~ ~mm~u,,.m~at of
wor~ on this project will bc ,'~ forthis grant allocation to revert to the Texas Historical Commission
for zea/loc~on to nother project. Upon receipt of this lamcr, p|e~se c~uiict Bratten Thomason at (512)
463- 5997 to arrange the nazuaty gram orieamtion session. We look forward to working with you in this
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL
COMMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB SITE FOR LOCAL
HISTORIC SITES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Grant Contract with the Texas Historical Commission for development of a web site for local
historic sites a copy of which is on file with the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa. City Secretary
Legal form approved {(, --~"
By:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City. Attorney
H:\LEG-DIR\VERON ICA DDCURTIS\MY DOCS'O_000XORD2000 100/DDCORD00 [ 23
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $7,000 FROM A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE
GRANTS FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB SITE FOR LOCAL
HISTORIC SITES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That a $7,000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission is appropriated
in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for development of a web site for local historic sites.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate
action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the
Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings
so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this
the day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
LEGAL FORM APPROVED I5 ~a~dA.. , 2000; JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
H:XLEG-DIR\VERONICALt~LI$ONXORD00.SO0x~GOP, D~.837
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
411 1/00
AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $479,438 from the Texas
Department of Human Services to operte a Summer Food Service
Program to the summer recreation program participants ages one to
eighteen years in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
Intercal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School
District to provide summer food services for summer recreation program.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
Intedocal Government Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School
District to provide trenspodation services for summer recreation program.
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $12,200 from Corpus
Christi Independent School Distdct C.A.K.E.S. (21'* Century Program) to
operate a Summer Teen Program at Cunningham Middle School.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent
School District to operate a summer recreation program for teens at
Cunningham Middle School.
ISSUE: In order to provide certain services associated with City's summer recreation
programs, the City Council must approve the above items. Implementation of the
summer recreation programs will benefit the youth/teens of our city.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Action is required to appropriate grant funds and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all related contracts and
documents for the Park and Recreation Department summer recreation programs.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate the youth
nutrition grant with U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Human
Services and the CCISD C.A.K.E.S. grant for the summer teen program. Also, staff
recommends approval of the food, transportation, summer teen recreation program
agreements with CCISD,
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FUNDING: Texas Department of Human Services grant funds and CCISD 21'~ Century
(C.ALK. E.S.) grant funds. General fund budget.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information []
Contract Summary []
Ordinance/Resolution []
Map(s) [:]
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Marco A. Cisneros
Park and Recreation Department
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Texas Department of
Human Service (TDHS) provides grants for youth nutrition as a continuation of the National
School Lunch Program. The City's summer recreation program is again receiving the nutdtion
grant for thirty-four (34) summer recreation sites, for a total grant of $479,438 for this summer
(Item A). No local match is required.
Sites to be served ere T.C. Ayers Recreation Center, Joe Garza Recreation Center, Lindale
Recreation Center, Oso Recreation Center, Oak Park Recreation Center, YMCA Camp at
Coles Elementary, Ben Garza Gym, YMCA Camp at Crossley Elementary, Casa Linda
Elementary, Fannin Elementary, Houston Elementary, Kostoryz Elementary, Meadowbrook
Elementary, Menger Elementary, Wynn Seale Academy of Fine Arts, Cullen Middle School,
Cunningham Middle School, Driscoll Middle School, Martin Middle School, Boys and Gids
Club-Greenwood, Cliff Maus Village, Molina Neighborhood Centers, Communities In Schools-
South Park Middle School, Del Mar College-Communities In Schools, Navarro Place, Treyway
Terrace, Leeward Homes, Lulac West Park, Texas A & M - Corpus Christi (N.Y.S.P.), Calk
Elementary, Carroll Lane Elementary, West Oso High School, Baker Middle School, Oscar
Romero School (Fighting to R.I.D. Gangs) which are serving as youth recreation sites.
The Park and Recreation Department is the only authorized agency at this time in Corpus
Christi to receive the summer nutrition grant, so many of the sites to be served are managed
by other organizations. Separate agreements between the City and those organizations are
required in order to receive the meals. Over the past few years, the City and CCISD have
entered into local interagency agreements for the preparation and delivery of meals to the sites
(Item B) and the transportation services related to this program. The City and CCISD again
propose to enter into a contract for CCISD to prepare and deliver the lunches at a rate of $1.75
per lunch and $.45 per snack, both provided on a weekday basis dudng the eight week
summer program, June 5 to July 28, 2000. The lunches consist of sandwiches, fruitJvegetable,
milk and dessert and the snack consists of fruit/vegetable, milk and dessert. It is estimated
that approximately 4200 youth per day will be served meals. Many of the youth in the summer
programs bring their own lunch or come to the facilities after lunch. CCISD will maintain and
provide menu records as well as daily meals served until the program's end. At the individual
sites, the City employs CCISD Food Service staff as part time seasonal employees to verify
meal counts, serve meals and clean up the site. Grants funds are used to pay these seasonal
employees, cleaning supplies, monitors and food costs. Total program cost, including
operation and administration, are to be provided by the State's reimbursement. No City funds
will be utilized, but an ordinance is necessary to appropriate the grant of $479,438 in order to
implement the program. CCISD has approved the food service agreement.
In order to provide transportation for summer program field trips, CCISD will provide bus
service at a rate of $2.25 per mile, which includes the cost of the buses, drivers and insurance.
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Field trips include visits to City swimming pools, skating, bowling, movies, intra--rnural spot
program and tdps to area attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium, U.S.S. Lexington and
museums for approximately 2,500 youth in the related City's summer programs. The projected
amount to be spent on the transportation agreement is $25,000 which is included in the FY 99-
00 Operating Budget. This agreement represents a substantial cost savings to the City when
compared to private transportation costs. The City and CCISD have entered into this
agreement the past several years. CCISD has appreved the transportation agreement.
In order to provide summer recreation programs for tens, the City has entered into an
agreement to offer a program at Cunningham Middle School. Funds for this program are
provided by CCISD. Grant funds for this pregrem are used to pay summer staff, equipment
and all programming costs. No City funds will be utilized, but an ordinance is necessary to
appropriate the grant of $12,200 in order to implement the program. The City and CCISD
entered into this agreement last summer. CCISD has approved this agreement.
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $479,438 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND
TO OPERATE A SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR SUMMER
RECREATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AGES ONE TO EIGHTEEN
YEARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $479,438 is appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund from
the Texas Department of Human Services to operate a Summer Food Service Program for Summer
Recreation Program Participants ages one to eighteen years.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1)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 Charter
rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed upon first reading as an emergency measure this the day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Secretary, Armando Chapa
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved ~ Co 2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By: Lisa~A~ilar~City Attorney
BDMXO0\2705.022
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE
SUMMER FOOD SERVICES FOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School District to provide summer food
services for summer recreation program. A copy of the agreement is on file with the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Arrnando Chapa
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Legal form approved on .,4-~ Ca ,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
By:
BDMI00112705 021
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SUMMER RECREATION
PROGRAM FOR A FIXED RATE OF $2.25 PER MILE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School Disu'ict to provide transportation
services for Summer Recreation Program for a fixed rate of $2.25 per mile. A copy of the agreement
is on file with the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Armando Chapa
Samuel L. Neal. Jr., Mayor
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Legal fore approved on. A!, , ~ (i 'I
,2000; James IL Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
Lisa Aguilar. AssiStant City Attorney
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $12,200 IN THE NO. 1020 GENERAL FUND FROM
CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ON BEHALF OF
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO THE CITY AS SUBRECIPIENT OF
A COMMUNITIES AND KIDS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS (CAKES)
GRANT TO PROVIDE A TEEN RECREATION PROGRAM AT
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $12,200 is appropriated in the No. 1020 General Fund from Corpus
Christi Independent School District on behalf of Cunningham Middle School to the City as
subrecipient of a Communities And Kids Experiencing Success (CAKES) grant for the City to
provide a teen recreation program at Cunningham Middle School.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached. the Ci~F Council (1) 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 Charter
rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed upon first reading as an emergency measure this the day of ,2000,
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Secretary., Armando Chapa
Samuel L. Neal. Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved ~-~L.f (-
Lis City
2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
Attorney
BDM/00 270~.012
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, 'TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE TEEN RECREATION
PROGRAMS; :., !~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Governmental Agreement with Cunningham Middle School to provide teen recreation programs.
A copy is on file with the City Secretary. A copy of the agreement is on file with the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Armando Chapa
Legal form approved on ~ G,
By:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHPdSTI
,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney.
Lisa Aguilar. Assistant City Attorney
BDM~00x2705.01 I
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Improvements to Council Chambers Audio/Video Systems
AGENDA ITEM:
Ordinance appropriating $45,360 from ClearSource, Inc. in the No. 1020 General
Fund for municipal production facilities pursuant to ClearSource, Inc. franchise
agreement; amending the FY 99-00 budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 023702, to
increase appropriations in the No. 1020 General Fund.
Motion approving the purchase of audio/video equipment for the Media Technician
Room in Council Chambers and relocation expenses of the Media Technician Room
from The Intellisys Group (formerly Pro Line Video), San Antonio, Texas in
accordance with the State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the amount of
$45,360.
ISSUE;
The improvements being recommended include relocation of the media technician room
to a storage room located in the back of the council chambers. The current media
technician room is too small to accommodate the needed equipment. Expansion of the
current location was not feasible because it would infringe on the already limited space
allotted to the local media. In addition to the relocation, equipment will be purchased to
replace outdated equipment and to enhance the current audio and video production.
Relocation of Media Technician Room
This will consist of rerouting and reconnecting of all audio/video cables, connectors and
equipment from existing control room to new location and recalibration and set up of
monitors, new and old equipment and required cabinets.
Chyron Character Generator
The Chyron Character Generator is a replacement that has the capability of interfacing
word processing documents with minor formatting adjustments. It will also allow us to
compose graphics and subtitles using different fonts and provide several other functions
during televising of council meetings. It will also save staff time by eliminating the need to
duplicate the agenda for the television audience.
AMX System
This system will allow us to control all monitors, audio, power point presentations, VCRs,
elmo and video presentations through a remote touch panel box. This system will allow
the City Secretary to have some override control at his desk and allow other users of the
council chambers to use the extemal AV equipment without entering the media room and
using the sensitive equipment.
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Audio Mixer Console Bo~
The audio mixer console board will control the output level of audio received. This will
alleviate the various sound quality problems which have been occurring.
!BL Speakers
!ace original speakers installed in 1989 with dual cone :d back cans for ultimate
= quality. This would eliminate adous audio prob -ns encountered due to
~ed impedences, frequency interTerence with microlcnones, unbalanced audio
'J provide for a clearer sharper sound to the audience, council and the television
'~iic.
BASIL ~4RD
The purcha~, :e audio/video equipment for the council chambers and expenses related
to the relocation of the Media Technician Room are in accordance with the Texas
Cooperative Pumhasing Agreement through the General Services Commission Qualified
Information Systems Vendor (QISV) purchasing program.
FUNDING:
Funds for these improvements are available from the ClearSource franchise agreement
which are targeted for these type of improvements.
Attach~m, ents.'
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
_.n ClearSource
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(However. ,c might negl to add mo~. dependi~ on the engin~cn r~ommendm~ons)
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February 18, 2000
SENT VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
City of Corpus Christi
City Attorney's Office
Attn: Lisa Aguilar
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
Re: Partial Payment of Franchise Obligation
Dear Ms. Aguiiar:
I have received your letter dated February 8, 2000 regarding the above-referenced matter. We
would be happy to assist the City in its improvements to the municipal production facilities.
Enclosed please find a check in the amount of $45,360.00. This amount is to be deducted from
the amount owed the City under Section 6.2 H (2) of the Franchise Agreement which states in
part:
(2) During the first year of the Franchise, Grantee shall contribute a grant of two
hundred thousand dollars ($200.000) for municipal production facilities, which the City
may draw down upon as needed, on or before the seventh anniversary date of this
Franchise Agreement the Grantee shall contribute an additional fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) for such purposes.
To help keep track of payments on our obligation, I have enclosed a copy of your February 8,
2000 letter detailing the items requested for the initial draw down.
We appreciate the opportunity to help out and look forward to continuing our strong relationship
with the City of Corpus Christi.
Sincerely,
tt Smyth
Enclosures
SS/eam
cc w/o enclosures:
City Secretary's Office, City of Corpus Christi
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $45360 FROM CLEARSOURCE, INC. IN THE NO. 1020
GENERAL FUND FOR MUNICIPAL PRODUCTION FACILITIES
PURSUANT TO CLEARSOURCE, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT;
AMENDING THE FY 99-00 BUDGET, ADOPTEl) BY ORDINANCE NO.
023702, TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE NO. 11}20 GENERAL
FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. 'Fhat $45.360 from ClearSource. Inc. is appropriated in the No. 1020 (;cneral
Fund for municipal production hcilities pursuant to Section 6.2 of the ClearSource. Inc. Franchise
Agreement.
SECTION 2. That Ordinance No. 023702. which adopted the FY 99-00 budget, is amended
by adding $45,360 to the No. 1020 General Fund.
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) 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
Charter rule that requires consideration of and w~ting 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.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa. City SecretaD'
Samuel 1.. Neal..lr.. Mayor
I,EGAI, FORM APPROVED t. G ~ 2000: JAMES R. BRAY. JR.. CITY ATTORNI';Y
By:
Lisa Aguilar
Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance vacating and abandoning a 45,948.94-square foot portion of
a 7.5-foot wide utility easement out of Lot 1, Block 28, and Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing;
requiring owner, King's Crossing Realty, Ltd., to comply with the specified conditions and
repiat the property within 180 days at owner's expense; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: King's Crossing Realty, Ltd. is requesting the easement closure to adjust the
boundaries adjacent to the golf course to accommodate future residential development.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: City Charter requires Council approval to close and
abandon any portion of an easement.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Owner must replat the property within 180 days at its
expense.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as presented on an
emergency basis. r
' e . Escobar, P.E.
f Engineering Services
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Site Location Map
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PURPOSE OFCLOSURE AND BACKGROUND:
Representing the developer, King's Crossing Realty, Ltd., Urban Engineering is
requesting the vacating and abandonment of a 45,948.94-square foot portion of a
7.5-foot wide utility easement out of Lot 1, Block 28, and Lot 1, Block 39, King's
Crossing Unit 1, Phase I (King's Crossing Garden Homes). The utility easement
abandonment is necessary for future residential construction.
All public and franchised utilities were contacted. There were no objections regarding
the proposed easement abandonment. There are no existing utilities within the
easement being closed.
Staff recommends that payment of the fair market value be waived because Owner
will be dedicating a 15-foot wide utility easement totaling 49,290.31-square feet to off-
set the proposed abandonment. The owner has been advised of and concurs with
the conditions of the easement abandonment.
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NEW (PROPOSED)
16 FOOT UTILITY EASEII
OLD 7.6 FOOT EASEMENT
BEING CLOSED
King's Crossing
GOLF COURSE
NEW BOUNDARY i
BOUNDARY
—NEW (PROPOSED)
16 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT
a
King's Crossing
GOLF COURSE
�I LOLD 7.6 FOOT EASEMENT
�I BEING CLOSED
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' LEGEND
------- COMMON OLD BOUNDARY AND
7.6 UTILITY EASEMENT BEING CLOSED
(46.946.84 SQ.FT.)
—NEW BOUNDARY GARDEN HOMES
NEW 16 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT
(48,580.91 SQ.PT.)
EXHIBIT A
KING'S_ CROSSING_ GARDEN HOMES
EASEMENT CLOSURE EXH/BiT
AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING A 45,948.94-SQUARE FOOT PORTION
OF A 7.5-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT OUT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 28,
AND LOT 1, BLOCK 39, KING'S CROSSING; REQUIRING OWNER,
KING 'S CROSSING REALTY, LTD., TO COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFIED
CONDITIONS AND REPLAT THE PROPERTY WITHIN 180 DAYS AT
OWNER'S EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, there is a 45,948.94-square foot portion of a 7.5-foot wide utility easement out
of Lot 1, Block 28, and Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing, as recorded in Volume 51, Pages 53-65,
of the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, that the owner, King's Crossing Realty, Ltd.
("Owner"), wishes to have vacated and abandoned; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is feasible and advantageous to the City of
Corpus Christi to vacate and abandon this utility easement for all purposes, subject to the provisions
listed below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That a45,948.94-square foot portion of a 7.5-foot wide utility easement out
of Lot I, Block 28, and Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing, as recorded in Volume 51, Pages 53-65,
of the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, is vacated and abandoned for public use as a utility
easement, subject to Owner, King's Crossing Realty, Ltd., complying with the following specified
conditions as part of the vacation and abandonment:
(1)
Owner, at time of platting, dedicate a 15-foot utility easement of equal or greater
value as part of the replatting conditions in lieu of payment of the appraised fair
market value for the portion of utility easement being vacated.
(2)
Owner shall replat the portion of King's Crossing being vacated and abandoned
within 180 days at Owner's expense; provided however, the City Engineer may
extend the time limit for an additional 180 days if extenuating circumstances outside
the Owner's control necessitate an extension.
SECTION 2o That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1)finds attd declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 1 lth day of April,
2000.
H:~LEG-DIR\VERONICAXDDCURTISMMYOOCS~2G00~ORD2000. I O0~DDCORDO0.121
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ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal. Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved April --~' , 2000: James R. Bray Jr., City Attorney
By: Doyle D~ssistant City Attorney
H:/LEG-DIR' VERONICA ,DDCURTIS\MYD(K'S/2000/ORD2000 100',DDCORD00 121
11o
FRANK A. LAZARTE
Attorney at Law
809 South Port Ave.
Corpus Chdsti, Texas 78405
(512) 883-0800
March 28, 2000
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF PIANNING
P-O. BOX 9277
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78469-9277
Case No. 0200-07
Public heating an Tuesday, March 28, 2999 a~ 2:00 p.m.
Osagc Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, located on thc west side of Eve~xan Road,
betwere Bu~ney and Jansum Drives.
Dea~ City Se~'y;
Thisletteristo res~ecffnllyrequestan~ws~;,~gantheahove~cedmatter. Mr. lbrahlm
has retained Mr. I a~'te to represent him with thi~ change ofzonlng case. Mr. 1 ~ ~,e is in Houston
for a court hearing that has unexpectedly delayed him
I have spokea with Mr. Mi_Suel Saidann amd he has informed me that the next com,~el meeting
is set for April 11, 2000, and we ask that ~fig m~n~r be placed an th nt agend~ We apologize for any
inconvenieace this may have caused.
Irma Fuentes
Legal secretary to Frank A. I~-~rte
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of
.-_ Corpus
-- __--' Chfisti
March 28,2000
Mr. Melhem Ibrahim
4653 Everhart
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Re.: Zoning Case No. 0200-07
Osage Addition, Block 2, Lot 8
Dear Mr. Ibrahim:
Please be advised that on Tuesday, March 28, 2000, the city council voted to
postpone the public headng on the above reference zoning case to Tuesday, April
2000 at 2:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at 880-3560.
Sincerely,
City Secretary
C:
David R. Garcia, City Manager
Jimmy Bray, City Attorney
Michael Gunning, Director of Planning
Frank Lazarte, Attorney
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING (City Council Action Date: March 28, 2000)
Case No. 0200-07. Melhem Ibrahim: A change of zoning from a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District
to a "B-4" General Business Diswict on Osage Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, located on the west side of Everhart
Road, between Bumey and Janssen Drives.
Plannine, Commission and Staff's Recommendation: Denied the "B-4" District.
Requested Council Action: Denial of the "B-4" District.
PurDoseofReouest: Forrestaurant/bar.
Summary: The applicant has requested a change of zoning from a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District to a "B-4"
General Business DisWict in order to continue operating a restaurant oar with no restriction on the mount of alcohol
sales. The subject property fronts on Everhart Road, an arterial, and backs up to single-family resides to the west.
The applicant can continue to operate the restaurant/bar establishment in the "B-I" Diswict provided its sales of
alcoholic beverages does not exceed 75% of their gross sales. A bar, known as JRs, used to occupy the premises as
a grandfathered use. In September 1984, the "B-I" District was amended to exclude bars, lounges, and taverns as a
permitted use to make the district more compatible to adjacent residential uses. After the bar closed and remained
closed for more than one year, it lost its grandfathered use and could not reopen as a bar. A "B-4" District does not
restrict the amount of alcohol sales, whether the use is a bar, restaurant or combination thereof. Under the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code, if an establishment's alcohol sales exceed 75% of its gross sales, then the establishment is
considered a bar or nightclub. The "B-4" District would also allow other uses that are not compatible to adjacent
single-family residential uses; i.e., auto repair, auto sales, dance halls, hotels and motels, and number of signs
allowed. A nightclub/bar or restaurantoar generally remain open until 2:00 a.m. The late night activity, including
live entertainment, large crowds can be disruptive to adjacent residential.
One resident testified in opposition complaining of late night activity and vehicle damage to the screening fence
between the bar and her house. An office building owner complained of overflow parking and trash and debris.
The Southeast Area Development Plan recommends the area to develop with neighborhood commercial uses.
AI}nlicant's Position: The applicant does not concur with Staff and Planning Commission's recommendation.
Notification: Prior to the date of this memorandum, twenty-six (26) notices were mailed to the property owners
within a 200-foot radius, of which none were returned in favor and two (2) were returned in opposition. A letter in
favor was submitted from the subject property owner.
Michael N. Gunning, AICP
Director of Planning
MG/MS/er
Attachments:
1) Zoning Report Pages 2-10
2) Comments Received Page 11
3) Planning Commission Minutes Page 12-13
4) Ordinance Pages 14-15
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CITY COUNCIL
ZONING REPORT
Case No.:
Planning Commission
Hearing Date:
Map No.:
Applicant:
Legal Deserintion/Location:
0200-07
Februm'y 16, 2000
I16C
Melhem Ibrahim
Osage Addition, Block 2, Lot 8, located on the west side of Everhart Road, between Burney and
Janssen Drives.
Area of Request:
Lot(s} Area:
Current Zoning:
Request:
Current Use of Property:
Purnose of Request:
Zoning Change Requested Due
to Notice of Violation:
1.396 acres
Same as above.
"B- I" Neighborhood Business District
"B-4" General Business District
Restaurant/bar.
Bar/nightclub - To continue the existing
restaurant/bar use without the alcohol sales
limit.
Not applicable.
Adjacent Zoning:
North, West- "R-I.B" One-far ily Dwelling District
South - "B- I" Neighborhood Business District
East - "B-5" Primary Business District
Adjacent Land Use:
North - Parking lot.
South - Office building.
East - (across Everhart Road) Retail center,
West - Single-family residences.
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Page 2
Number of Residential Units Allowed:
"B-I" - 50 units (36.30 dwelling units per acre)
"B-4" - 50 units (36.30 dwelling units per acre)
Estimated Traffic Generation:
Restaurant - 205.36 average weekday vehicle trip ends per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area x
9,200 square feet of gross floor area = 1,889 average weekday vehicle trip ends.
Adiacent Streets/Classification:
a) Everhart Road - arterial
Right-of-Way Design
Ctu'rent:
a) lO0-foot right-of-way with a 64-foot back-to-back paved section.
Planned:
a) Same as current.
1996 Traffic Count (24-hour, weekdav, non-directional):
a) 25,640 vehicles per day.
Zonine History of Pronetry:
There has been no rezoning activity within the past five (5) years.
Recent Surroundine Zoninl~ Cases:
In May 1999, Lot 2, located on the north side of Janssen Drive and east of Everhart Road and the
subject property, was denied a change of zoning for an "R-1B" District to a "B-I" District, and in
lieu thereof was granted an "AB" District with a Special Permit for a gift shop.
In November 1998, Lots 6A and 6B, located on the northwest comer Tomlin Drive and Everhart
Road and south of the subject property, were granted a change of zoning from an "AB" District to
a "B-I" District in order to lease space to a retail establishment.
In August 1997, Lot 6, located on the east side of Everhart Road and south of Janssen Drive and the
subject properly, was granted a change of zoning from an "AB" DisWict to a "B-I" District for a gift
shop.
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Page 3
In September 1992, Lots 7 and 6C, located on the west side of Everhart Road and south of the
subject property, were granted a change of zoning iom an "AB" District to a "B-1" District in order
to lease a space for a retail computer store.
Zoning Inventory:
The subject property is a portion of a "B-1" District tract CODtainillg 3.40 acres and developed with
a restaurant/bar and 2 office buildings. North of this tract is another "B-I" District tract containing
4.73 acres and developed with offices, restaurant, car wash, auto sales and auto repair. There is also
a "B-I" District lot to the southeast of the subject property containing a vacant building on 0.24
acres. South and southeast of the subject property, there are 13.61 acres of land zoned an "All"
Dislxict containing offices, beauty shops, gift shop, single-family residences and undeveloped land.
East of the subject property, there are 34.92 acres of land zoned a "B-5" District containing vacant
buildings, retail center, auto parts sales, auto repair and sales, child care center and bank. Adjacent
to the west, there is a single-family residential area zoned an "R-1B" District containing 3,205.98
acres.
Plannin~ StaffAnalysis:
General Characteristics and Background: The applicant has requested a change of zoning
from a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to a "B-4" General Business District in order
to continue operaling a restaurant/bar with no restriction on the amount of alcohol sales. The
subject properly fronts on Everhart Road, an arterial, and backs up to single-family
residences to the west.
The applicant can continue to operate the restaurant/bar establishment in the "B-I" District
provided its sales of alcoholic beverages does not exceed 75% of their gross sales. A bar,
known as JRs, used to occupy the premises as a grandfathered use. In September 1984, the
"B-I" District was amended to exclude bars. lounges, and taverns as a permitted use to make
the district more compatible to adjacent residential uses. After the bar closed and remained
closed for more than one year, it lost its grandfathered use and could not reopen as a bar. A
"B-4" District does not restrict the amount of alcohol sales, whether the use is a bar,
restaurant or combination thereof. Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, if an
establishment's alcohol sales exceed 75% of its gross sales, then the establishment is
considered a bar or nightclub. The "B-4" District would also allow other uses that are not
compatible to adjacent single-family residential uses; i.e., auto repair, auto sales, dance halls,
hotels and motels, and number of signs allowed. A nightclub/bar or restaurant/bar generally
remain open until 2:00 a.m. The late night activity, including live entertainment, large
crowds can be disruptive to adjacent residential.
One resident testified in opposition complaining of late night activity and vehicle damage
to the screening fence between the bar and her house. An office building owner complained
of overflow parking and trash and debris.
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Page 4
Pros:
a)
Conformity to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Compatibility: (Sverall, the
Comprehensive Plan Elements cannot be supportive of the requested "B-4" District. The
Southeast Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to
develop with neighborhood commercial uses. The requested "B-4" District is not consistent
with the Plan's recommended land use.
Potential Housing Density: Both the "B-I" and "B-4" Districts permit a density of 36.30
dwelling units per acre or 50 units on the subject property. The change of zoning will not
affect the density.
Height/Bulk/Setbacks/Etc.: Both the "B-I" and "B-4" Districts require a from yard setback
of twenty (20) feet and no side or rear yard setback unless adjacent to a residential district
where a setback often (10) feet is required. A "B-1" District limits the height to 35 feet, not
to exceed three (3) stories. There are no building height limitations in the "B-4" District.
Signage: Both the "B-I" and "B-4" District permit unlimited wall signs. The "B-I' DisUict
permits one fleestanding sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet and a height
of twenty (20) feet. The "B-4" District permits unlimited freestanding signs if located
behind the front yard setback. If the freestanding sign is to be located within the front yard
setback, it is limited to one sign per street frontage with an area not to exceed forty (40)
square feet and a height of 25 feet. The unlimited freestanding signage could aversely
impact the adjacent residential area by the proliferation of signs and the light emitted from
the sign illumination.
Traffic: The existing restaurant/bar is estimated to generate approximately 1,889 daily trip
ends that would access Everhart Road, an arterial, without traversing a residential area.
Everhart Road, as an arterial, is designed to accommodate large volumes of traffic.
Therefore, the traffic generated by the pmposed and existing uses will not adversely impact
the adjacent street system.
Parking,/Screenin~: A restaurant/bar use is required to provided one off-street parking space
for each 100 square feet of gross floor area or 92 off-street parking spaces. The subject
property has sufficient off-street parking area. A standard screening fence with a height of
not less than six (6) feet in height must be provided when a business or industrial use locates
adjacent to a residential district. A screening fence is required along the west property line.
Costs to City: All of the infrastructure needed to service the subject property and proposed
use is in place and no costs to the City are anticipated.
Platting: The subject property is a platted lot and further replatting is not required.
(Ideas in support of the request.)
The subject property has direct access to an arterial without traversing a residential area.
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Page S
a)
Staff Recommendation:
Attachments:
Cons: (Ideas in support of maintaining the current zoning.)
The existing "B-I" District is consistent with the adopted Southeast Area Development
Plan's adopted future land use map.
A restaurant/bar use is a permitted use in the existing "B-i" District.
The "B-4" District permitted uses and signs could be disruptive to the rssidential area to the
west of the subject property.
Denial.
Zoning and Ownership Map
Ownership List
Southeast Area Location Map
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COMMENTS RECEIVED
FROM NOTICES MAILED
Case No. 0200-07
Melhim Ibrahim
· Favor
)~ - Opposed
(Note: The listed numbers correspond to the attached map.)
II.
III.
IV.
Notices returned from within the 200-foot notification area:
None.
Favor:
Opposition:
I) Keely and Jerry Hunsaker, 4707 Everhart
"B-4" is inappropriate for this area. Existing facility already operates as a bar and
greatly exceeds its own parking area. A change to "B-4" would only facilitate
more problems."
15) Beverly Agomuo, 4654 Mildred Dr.
"Personal security. Lack of responsibility for property damage."
Responses received from outside the 200-foot notification area:
Favor: None.
ODnosition: None.
Responses received from owners/applicants of subject area:
Favor:
· Fouad N. Ibmhim, 4410 Donegal Dr.
No written comment.
Opoosition:
Other
23)
None.
John Polk, 4650 Everhart Road
No opinion.
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 16, 2000
1Vielhem lbrahim: 0200-07
REQUEST:
"B-I" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Osage
Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 and located on the west side of Everhart Road, between Bumey
and Janssan Drives
Mr. Saidaria presented a slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding areas. The area to the
north is zoned "R-I B' One-family Dwelling District and developed with a parking lot; the area to the west is zoned
"R-1B' One-family Dwelling Dis~ict and developed with single-family residences; the area to the south is zoned
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District and developed with an office building; and the area to the east is zoned "B-5"
Primary Business District and developed with a retail center.
Mr. Saidaria stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning in order to continue operating a
restaurant/bar that exceeds 75% of gross sales. The applicant can continue to operate the r~staurant/bar
establishm~tu in the "B-1" District provided its sales of alcoholic beverages do not exceed 75% of their goss sales.
Mr. Saldarla provided history regarding the establishment by stating that a bar used to occupy the pnmises as a
grandfathered use. After the bar closed and remained closed for more than one year, it lost its grandfathered use and
could not reopen as a bar. The "B-4" District would also allow other uses that are not compatible to adjacent single-
family residential uses; i.e., auto repair, auto sales, dance halls, hotels and motels, and number of signs allowed. A
nightclub/bar generally remain open until 2:00 a.m. The late night activity, including live entertainment, large
crowds can be disruptive to adjacent residential. Mr. Saidaria read the Pros and Cons contained in the Staff Report
(copy on tile) and stated that Staff recommends denial of the "B--4" District.
Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing.
Frank [.anrte, representing the applicant, 809 S. Port, stated that the property has been occupied by a
restaurant/bar for 30 years. Mr. Lazarte stated that the zoning request would not change the type of business from a
restaurant/bar into a bar. The owner of the business wants to abide with the ordinance; however, due to rising sales
figures of alcohol sold on the premise, Mr. Ibrahim, the owner, believed that he would be in violation in the near
future.
Melhem lbtahim, owner of the property, stated that he had been in business since 1979 and that John
Kendall, representative of the Building Division for the City of Corpus Christi, informed him of the "B-I' District
requirements. After that discussion with Mr. Kendall, Mr. Ibrahim was informed that he could apply for rezoning to
ensure that he would not be restricted to the 75% alcohol sales limit. Mr. Ibrahim explained that his alcohol sales
were not due to the quantity of drinks sold, but due to the high prices charged to discourage younger patrons from
his establishment. In response to Commissioner Berlanga's question regarding percentage sales to date, Mr. Ibrahim
stated that he had not exceeded the 75% margin.
Beverly Agomuo, 4654 Mildred. distributed photographs of damage to her property and stated that her
home is directly behind the subject property and that she had to phone the fu'e dapanment due to fireworks being set
off and landing on her roof. Ms. Agomuo continued that she has had to replace her fence after a patron of the
business hit it with his vehicle, She also stated that pa~ons of the business cross the fence into her yard and asked
the Commission to deny the rezoning request.
Jerry Hunsaker, 350 Dolphin, owns a building complex near the subject property and expressed concerns
with parking for the establishment. Mr, Hunsaker stated that he believes that the fire marshal is not enforcing the
Occupancy Code for the establishment due to the large numbers of patrons at the establishment. He stated that he
spoke with the manager of the business regarding the bottles and trash in the parking lot and that he had to hire an
attorney to pursue the matter. Mr. Hunsaker also expressed concerns regarding the need to enlarge the facility if the
rezoning request were granted. He stated that on several occasions he had to pay an additional fee to have his
dampster emptied because a pa1~on of the business pushed the dumpsmr with his vehicle behind the building.
The applicant and the two (2) opponents to the rezoning request restated their positions.
Public hearing closed.
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 16, 2000
Case No. 0200-07 (Melhem Ibmhim)
Page 2
Commissioner Richter requested that the case be tabled for two weeks to allow the applicant ah opportunity
to meet with the neighborhood to reach a compromise. Motion by Richter to table the case for two weeks. Motion
failed due to lack of a second.
Motion by Kelly, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to approve Staff's recommendation for denial. Motion
passed unanimously with Noyola and Gth~n,'in being absent.
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APPLICANT'S REQUEST
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
MELHEM IBRAHIM, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN
REFERENCE TO LOT 8, BLOCK 2, OSAGE ADDITION, FROM "B-I"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
ACCOUNT FOR ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE EXISTING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports and
recommendations conceming the application of Melhem Ibmhim, for amendment to the
zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Corpus Chdsti;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public headngs were held on Wednesday,
February 16, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
March 28, 2000, during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers, at City
Hall, in the City of Corpus Chdsti, during which all interested persons were allowed to
appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this amendment would best serve
public health, necessity, and convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus
Christi and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION t. That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas, is
amended by changing the zoning of Lot 8, Block 2, Osage Addition, located on the west
side of Everhart Road, between Bumey and Janssen Drives, from "B-1" Neighborhood
Business Distdct to "B-4' General Business District.
SECTION 2. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance made by Section I of this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time,
except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date,
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That to the extent that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is
amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 6. That publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of
Corpus Chdsti as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi. -
SECTION 7. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the CHy Council (1) rinds 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 Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at
two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed upon first reading as an
emergency measure on this 28t~ day of March, 2000.
A'I'FEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY March 9, 2000:
::..me . ay, Jr., Jty~~
: Doyle . , Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance vacating and abandoning 92,28~-square feet of unimproved
street right-of-way (ROW), comprised of portions of Oso, Palo Alto, Fitzgerald and Zorra
Streets ROW north of West Broadway and railroad ROW; repealing Ordinance Nos.
023870, 023871, and 023872 passed December 14, 1999; requiring owner, William R.
Durrill, to comply with the specified conditions and replat the property within 180 days at
owner's expense; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: Development plans submitted by Mr. William R. Durrill include the four
unimproved street rights-of-way, thereby necessitating the closures of the specified street
portions.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: City Charter requires Council approval to vacate and
abandon any portion of street right-of-way. City Code requires a public hearing prior to
the closure of any street right-of-way.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance on an emergency
basis,
Angel R.
Director of Engineering Services
Attachment: Location Map
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PURPOSE OF CLOSURE AND BACKGROUND:
Murray Bass of Bass & Welsh Engineering, on behalf of William R. Durrill, is requesting the
City to vacate and abandon 92,285-square feet of unimproved street rights-of-way (ROW)
comprised of portions of Oso, Palo Alto, Fitzgerald and Zorra Street ROW located north of
West Broadway and railroad ROW.
Portions of Oso Street, Palo Alto Street, and Fitzgerald Street ROW were vacated and
abandoned by Ordinance Nos. 023870, 023871, and 023872, passed December 14, 1999.
These ordinances are being repealed so said ROW portions of those streets can be
vacated and abandoned in one ordinance along with the ROW portion of Zorra Street. It
has been determined that it is feasible and advantageous to the City of Corpus Christi to
vacate and abandon said portions of all four unimproved street ROW.
The sections of the above-mentioned unimproved streets are not required for City street
infrastructure nor are they part of the collector street system. The street closures will not
adversely affect local traffic.
The Fair Market Value, apportioned for each street as follows:
~ SQUARE FOOTAGE AMOUNT
Oso 51,879 $ 7,800
Palo Alto 24,728 $ 5,800
Fitzgerald 7,954 $ 3,200
Zorra 7,724 $1,120
The City will be compensated for the total Fair Market Value fee of ~ by the
donation of three properties described by the next Agenda Item. The three properties total
18,373-square feet with an appraised market value of approximately $75,000. The
properties are equal distance between Blucher Park and South Bluff Park. The benefit of
the exchange is outlined by the next Agenda Memo. The owner has been advised of and
concurs with the conditions of these abandonments.
All public and franchised utilities were contacted and afforded the opportunity to comment
on the closure proposal. Owner will be required to dedicate and retain utility easements
as needed to accompany existing public and private facilities within the said four street
rights-of-way.
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES __
DATE: ~-03-2000
AN ORDINANCE
VACATING AND ABANDONING 92,285 SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (R-O-W),COMPRISED OF PORTIONS OF OSO,
PALO ALTO, FITZGERALD AND ZORRA STREETS R-O-W NORTH OF
WEST BROADWAY AND RAILROAD R-O-W; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NOS. 023870, 023871, AND 023872 PASSED 12/14/99; REQUIRING OWNER,
WILLIAM R. DURRILL, TO COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFIED
CONDITIONS AND REPLAT THE PROPERTY WITHIN 180 DAYS AT
OWNER'S EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, there is 92,285 square feet of Unimproved Street Right-of-Way (R-O-W)
comprised of portions of Oso Street, Palo Alto Street, Fitzgerald Street, and Zorra Street R-O-W
north of West Broadway and north of the Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, as recorded in
Volume A, Pages 2-3, of the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, that the Owner, William R.
Durrill ("Owner"), wishes to have vacated and abandoned; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is feasible and advantageous to the City of
Corpus Christi to vacate and abandon said portions ofunimproved street fight-of-ways for all
purposes, subject to the provisions listed below; and
WHEREAS, said portions of Oso Street, Paio Alto Street and Fitzgerald Street R-O-W were
vacated and abandoned by Ordinance Numbers. 023870, 023871 and 023872 passed on December
14,1999; and
WHEREAS, those ordinances should be repealed so said R-O-W portions of those streets
can be vacated and abandoned in this ordinance along with said R-O-W portion of Zorra Street so
said portion of each of the four streets can be covered by just one ordinance; and
WHEREAS, having said portion each of the four streets covered by a single ordinance will
minimize confusion and allow the Owner to timely file one replat which covers all four streets and
this will avoid the possibility of having to do two replats.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Ordinance Numbers 023870, 023871 and 023872 passed on December
14, 1999, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. That the 92,285 square feet of Unimproved Street Right-of-Way (R~O-W)
comprised of portions of Oso Street, Palo Alto Street, Fitzgerald Street, and Zorra Street R-O-W
north of West Broadway and north of the Union Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way, as recorded in
Volume A, Pages 2-3, of the Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, is depicted in a vicinity map
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attached as Exhibit "A" which is incorporated by reference.
SECTION 3. That said portion of each Street R-O-W is described by a metes and bounds
field note and is depicted by a map attached, respectively, as Exhibits "B"and "C", "D" and "E",
"F" and "G",and "H" and "I", which are incorporated by reirenee.
SECTION 4. That said portion of each Street R-O-W is vacated and abandoned for public
use as a street fight-of-way, subject to Owner, William R. Duffill, complying with the following
specified conditions as part of the vacation and abandonment:
Oso Street:
(1)
Owner, at time ofreplatting, must pay the fair market value of $7,800 for vacating
and abandoning the 51,879 square tel portion of street right-of-way.
(2)
Owner, at time of replatting, must dedicate, at his expense, a 15 feet wide utility
easement within the Oso Street unimproved street fight-of-way (R-O-W) for the
following currently existing City facilities:
(a) Water
(b) Wastewater
(c) Storm Water
(d) Gas
(3)
Owner must replat the portion of Oso Street being vacated and abandoned within 180
days at his expense; provided however, the City Engineer may extend the time limit
for an additional 180 days if extenuating circumstances outside the Owner's control
necessitate an extension.
Palo Alto Street:
(D
Owner, at time of replatting, must pay the fair market value of $5,800 for vacating
and abandoning the 24,728 square foot portion of street fight-of-way.
(2)
Owner, at time of replatting, must dedicate, at his expense, a 15 feet wide utility
easement within the Palo Alto Street unimproved street fight-of-way (R-O-W) for
existing sanitary sewer mains that currently serve the area.
(3)
Owner must replat the portion of Palo Alto Street being vacated and abandoned
within 180 days at his expense; provided however, the City Engineer may extend the
time limit for an additional 180 days if extenuating circumstances outside the
Owner's control necessitate an extension.
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Fitzgerald Street:
(D
Owner, at time of replatting, must pay the fair market value of $3,200 for vacating
and abandoning the 7,954 square foot portion of street fight-of-way.
(2)
Owner must replat the portion of Fitzgerald Street being vacated and abandoned
within 180 days at his expense; provided however, the City Engineer may extend the
time limit for an additional 180 days if extenuating circumstances outside the
Owner's control necessitate an extension.
Zorra Street:
(1)
Owner, at time of replatting, must pay the fair market value of $1,120.00 for the
7,724-square foot portion of Zorra Street being dosed as shown in the metes and
bounds as shown in Exhibit "A" and the map as shown in Exhibit "B".
(2)
Owner, at time ofreplatting, must retain a utility easement within the entire Zorra
Street unimproved R-O-W for existing overhead facilities that currently serve the
area.
(3)
Owner must replat the portion of Zorra Street Unimproved Street Right-of-Way
being vacated and abandoned within 180 days at Owner's expense; provided
however, the City Engineer may extend the time limit for an additional 180 days if
extenuating circumstances outside the Owner's control necessitate an extension.
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SECTION 5. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1)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 Charter
rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 1 lth day of April,
2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neat, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved April 5, 2000: James R. Bray Jr., City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 6, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing acceptance of Lot 1, a portion of Lots 2 and 3,
Block 10, South Bluff Addition (approximately 18,073 sq. ft.) as fair market value for
the closing of portions of Oso Street, Palo Al,,o Street, Fitzgerald Street, and Zorra
Street.
ISSUE: The disposal of street right-of-way or other right-of-way through closing can
only be done upon City Council action setting the fair market value.
BACKGROUND: The Durrills' proposed amphitheater has necessitated the closing
of several street rights-of-way (these rights-of way were either not used or had
extremely little usage). Previously, the Council has approved closing a portion of
Oso Street, Palo Alto Street, and Fitzgerald Street, with a total fair market value
determined to be $16,800. Under this agenda, the Council is being requested to
close a small portion of Zorra Street for the project also. Zorra Street is estimated
to have a fair market value of $1,120 for a total fair market value for the four streets
of $17,920.
The Durrills have offered land in exchange for the street closings consisting of Lot
1, Block 10, and the remaining portion of Lots 2 and 3 of block 10, South Bluff
Addition in exchange for the street closure. These three properties have a combined
square footage of 18,373 sq. feet but are on the tax rolls in the amount of $60,130
and are estimated by Mr. Ken Kohrs of City staff to have an appraised market value
to be approximately $75,000 in value. This property lies at the beginning of the Mid-
town Exchange between Laredo and Agnes Streets and is bounded on the west by
Carrizo Street.
The property is vacant and is approximately equal distance between Blucher Park
and South Bluff Park. It is an excellent piece of property and can be used for a
continuous flyway between the two parks, which are both excellent birding sites. In
addition the property, together with adjoining City property, can be used to adjust the
street alienation of the Mid-town Exchange. Local environmental groups have
offered to plant native vegetation on the property if the City so acquires. The City
already owns a portion of the property immediately adjacent to the south and a fairly
significant piece of right-of-way immediately to the east.
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Not only is the value of the properties
heavily weighted in the City's favor, but also allows the City to acquire'property
which forms part of the connection between Blucher Park and South Bluff Park,
which has been a long-term City goal. Since environmental groups have expressed
a willingness to plant native vegetation on the property, the property also would
provide a continuation of the tremendous birding opportunities (eco-tourism) already
found in Blucher Park. Staff solicits Council approval. I have attached a map
showing the area to be acquired.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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AGENDA
CORPUS CHRISTI
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Tuesday, April 11, 2000
During the meeting of the City Council beginning at 2 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1201 Leopard St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
4.
5.
6.
President Arnold Gonzales calls meeting to order.
Secretary Armando Chapa calls roll.
Board of Directors
Arnold Gonzales, President
Henry Garrett, Vice President
Javier Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
Loyd Neal
Officers
W. Thomas Utter, General Manager
Armando Chapa, Secretary
Mary Juarez, Asst. Secretary
Vacant, Treasurer
Michael Harry, Asst. Treasurer
Approve Minutes of January 11, 2000.
Financial Report.
Appointment of Treasurer.
Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Corpus Christi Industrial Development
Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Airborne Freight Corporation
Project) Series 2000; Authorizing the Execution of a Loan Agreement and an Escrow
Agreement; Appointing an Authorized Representative; and Approving Other Matters in
Connection Therewith.
Public Comment.
Adjournment.
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MINUTES
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JANUARY 11, 2000
4:~0 P.M.
PRESENT
Board of Directors
Dr. Arnold Gonzales, President
Henry Garrett, Vice President
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria*
John Longoria
Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mark Scott*
Officers
W. Thomas Utter, General Manager
Armando Chapa, Secretary
Mary Sullivan, Treasurer
Mike Harry, Assistant Treasurer
Dr. Gonzales, President of CCIDC, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall. Secretary Chapa verified that a quorum of the Board was present to conduct the
meeting and that notice of the meeting had been properly posted.
President Gortzales called for approval of the minutes of the July 27, 1999 meeting. Mr.
Longoria made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Kinnison, and passed by all members
present (Scott and B. Longoria; absent).
President Gonzales called for discussion of the financial report. General Manager Utter stated
that the corporation fund contained $32,189.64 as of November 30, 1999.
*Betty Jean Longoria and Mark Scott arrived at 4:32 p.m.
In his report, General Manager Utter explained that MDC, Inc. is requesting an inducement
resolution to look at selling up to $1.5 million for financing the construction of an airport express air
cargo facility for Airborne Freight Corporation at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Mr. Utter
introduced Matthew Cravey, NAI Cravey Real Estate Services, who represented MDC with these
negotiations which have been taking place since 1987.
President Gonzales referred to Item 5 on the agenda, consideration of resolution with respect to
the issuance of bonds to finance facilities for MDC Corpus, L.L.C. - Airborne Freight Cargo Project.
There were no comments from the board members or the audience. Mrs. Longoria moved to approve
the following resolution:
Consideration of Resolution with respect to the issuance of bonds to finance facilities
for MDC Corpus, L.L.C. - Airborne Freight Cargo Project.
President Gonzales called for a voice vote and the foregoing resolution: Gonzales, Colmenero,
Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Neal and Scott voting "Aye".
President Gonzales called for public comment and there was none. There being no further
business, he declared the corporation meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m. on January 11, 2000.
ccidcOlOO.wpd
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CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
Asses
Current assets:
Invesmaents $33,113.08
Receivables:
Accounts 0.00
Accrued Interest 0.00
Total assets $33,113.08
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Total liabilities
Fund balance:
Designated
Undesignated
Total fund balance
Total liabilities and fund balance
$0.00
0.00
0.00
33,113.08
33,113.08
$33,113.08
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CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF TRANSACTIONS
FOR SEVEN MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000
Fund balance @ 08-01-99
(1) $26,536.20
Revenues:
Interest earned 903.78
Application fee 1,000.00
Issuer's annual fee 5, 173. I 0
Total revenues
7,076.88
Expenditures:
Application fee 500.00
Miscellaneous 0.00
Total expenditures
Other fmancing sources:
Transfer from Trust Fund
Total other financing sources
500.00
0.00
0.00
Fund balance @ 02-29-00
$33,113.08
(1) Subject to July 31, 1999 audit adjustments.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Memorandum
President Arnold Gonzales and Board Members of the Corpus Christi
Industrial Development Corporation
W, Thomas Utter, Assistant City Manager
April 5, 2000
Request for Meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation
(CCIDC) on April 11, 2000
I am requesting that a meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation
(CCIDC) be held during the Council meeting of April 11, 2000 to consider several items,
as follows:
Appointment of Treasurer: The Treasurer position has been vacant for several months
and is typically held by the City's Finance Director. V'~th the recent appointment of Mr.
Jorge Cruz-Aedo, I am requesting that Mr. Cruz-Aedo be appointed as Treasurer of the
CCIDC.
In December 1999, we received a request from Midwest Development and
Construction, Inc. (MDC, Inc.) for the issuance of industrial revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $1.5 million for financing the construction of an airport express
air cargo facility for Airborne Freight Corporation at the Corpus Christi Airport. The
project would consist of a 19,597 sq. ft. facility located on approximately 82,000 sq. ft.
of land leased from the Airport. The building would be a metal frame building with
architectural metal panel sidewalks with a multi-sloped standing roof. The building
interior would consist of approximately 3,277 sq. ft. of general offices with the rest being
open areas and employee facilities. Exterior improvements include extensive concrete
paving and landscaping.
MDC, Inc. has previously provided facilities for Airborne at airports in Fargo, North
Dakota; Wichita, Kansas; Topeka, Kansas; Sacramento, California; and Colorado
Springs, Colorado. Current projects include airport facilities in Rochester, Minnesota
and Bloomington, Illinois.
At the CCIDC meeting of January 11, 2000, the CCCIC approved an inducement
resolution authorizing the preparation of bond documents for the project. The
documents have now been completed and approved by Mr. Jeff Leuschel of McCall,
Parkhurst & Horton, as well as City staff. The proposed bonds will be sold in the
amount of $1,100,000 and 100% of the proceeds will be used for the construction of
the improvements. All costs of issuance will be paid by the company separately.
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The bonds primarily are designed to be 15 years with the bond purchaser being G.E.
Capital.
We recommend that the CCIDC authorize the issuance of the Industrial Revenue Bonds
Series 2000. These bonds are specifically not a liability of the City of Corpus Christi or
any other governmental entity and are strictly tied to the Airborne Freight facility.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BOND (AIRBORNE FREIGHT CORPORATION PROJECT)
SERIES 2000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN
AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPOINTING AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AND APPROVING OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (the "City"), has, pursuant to Article 5190.6,
Texas Revised Civil Statutes, as amended (the "Act"), approved and provided for the creation of the
Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation (the "Issuer") as a nonprofit industrial
development corporation acting on behalf of the City for the public purposes outlined in the Act;
WHEREAS, the Issuer, on behalf of the City, is empowered to issue its revenue bonds in
order to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises to provide and encourage
employment and the public welfare;
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, the Issuer proposes to issue a revenue
bond in an aggregate principal amount of $1,100,000, which will be designated "Corpus Christi
Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Development Revenue Bond, Series 2000 (Airbome
Freight Corporation Project)" (the "Bond"), the proceeds of which will be loaned to MDC Corpus,
LLC, a Kansas limited liability company (the "Borrower") to provide for the construction of an air
cargo distribution facility located in the City to be leased to Airborne Freight Corporation, a
Delaware corporation, and to pay the costs of issuance relating to the Bond; and
WHEREAS, there have been presented to the Issuer proposed forms of each of the following:
1. Loan Agreement dated as of April I, 2000 (the "Loan Agreement"), by and among
the Issuer, the Borrower and GE Capital Public Finance, Inc., the purchaser of the Bond (the
"Purchaser");
2. Escrow Agreement dated as of April 1, 2000 (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and
among the Issuer, the Borrower, the Purchaser and City National Bank, as escrow agent (the "Escrow
Agent").
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CORPUS
CHR/STI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THAT:
Section 1. The Board hereby approves the Loan Agreement in substantially the form and
substance presented to the Board, and the President or any Vice President of the Issuer is hereby
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authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Issuer, to date, sign, and otherwise execute the Loan
Agreement, and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary is authorized and directed, for and on behalf
of the Issuer, to attest the Loan Agreement, and such officers are hereby authorized to deliver the
Loan Agreement. Upon execution by the parties thereto and delivery thereof, the Loan Agreement
shall be binding upon the Issuer in accordance with the terms and provisions thereof.
Section 2. The Board hereby approves the Bond in substantially the form and substance set
forth in the Loan Agreement and the President or any Vice President and the Secretary or any
Assistant Secretary are hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Issuer, to execute the
Bond or have their facsimile signatures placed upon the Bond, and such officers are hereby
authorized and directed to deliver the Bond, and the seal of the Issuer is hereby authorized and
directed to be affixed or placed in facsimile on the Bond. The Bond is authorized to be issued in the
principal amount of $ 1 , 1 00,000, to bear interest at the interest rate, and to be payable in installments.
all pursuant to the Loan Agreement. The Bond shall be issued, executed, authenticated and delivered
in the form and manner. and shall be dated, bear interest, mature, shall and may be redeemed prior
to maturity, and shall have all of the characteristics, as provided in the Loan Agreement. The Bond
is being issued for the purpose of loaning the proceeds thereof to the Borrower to finance the Project
Costs. as described in the Loan Agreement. In addition, proceeds of the Bond shall also be applied
to pay the costs of issuance thereof. The General Manager is hereby authorized to executed a
certificate confirming the principal amount, interest rate, amortization schedule, and other detalis
concerning the sale of the Bond.
Section 3. The Board hereby approves the Escrow Agreement in substantially the form and
substance presented to the Board, and the President or any Vice President is authorized and d !teeted,
for and on behalf of the Issuer, to execute the Escrow Agreement, and the Secretary or any Assistant
Secretary is hereby authorized to attest the Escrow Agreement on behalf of the Issuer, and such
officers are hereby authorized to deliver the Escrow Agreement.
Section 4. City National Bank is hereby affirmed as Escrow Agent under the r_
Agreement. thereby performing the services and undertaking the duties and responsibiii
specified in the Escrow Agreement.
Section 5. The President and the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Issuer and the
General Manager of the Issuer each is hereby designated as the Issuer's "Authorized Representaci','e"
for the purposes of this Resolution, the Loan Agreement and the Escrow Agreement. All officers.
employees, agents and representatives of the issuer and its Board shall be and are hereby expressly
authorized, empowered and directed from time to time, and at any time, to do and perform all such
acts and things, and to execute and deliver in the name and under the official seal and on behalf of
the Issuer all such instruments. whether or not herein mentioned, as may be necessary or desirable
in order to carry out the terms and provisions of this Resolution and of the Bond, as well as the terms
and provisions of the Escrow Agreement and the Loan Agreement.
Section 6. The Authorized Representative is hereby designated as the agent of the Issuer for
the purpose of approving any changes made to the Escrow Agreement, the Loan Agreement and
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other documents to the issuance of the Bond, provided that such changes are not inconsistent with
this Resolution.
Section 7. The sate of the Bond pursuant to GE Capital Public Finance, Inc., in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement is hereby authorized and approve& It is hereby
found and determined by the Board that the price and terms related to the sale of the Bond will be
the most advantageous reasonably attainable.
Section 8. Any Authorized Representative is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the
Escrow Agent a written lener of instructions for the authentication and delivery of the Bond by the
Escrow Agent in accordance with the Escrow Agreement, and to deliver a transcript of proceedings
to the Attorney General of the State of Texas, along with initial Bond, which shall be delivered to
the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas for registration upon Attorney General
approval.
Section 9. After the Bond is issued, this Resolution shall not be repealed until the Bond or
the interest thereon shall have been fully paid or provision for payment shall have been made
pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
Section 10. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held
to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenfomeability of such section, paragraph, clause,
or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. In case any
obligation of the Issuer authorized or established by this Resolution or the Bond is held to be in
violation of law as applied to any person or any circumstance, such obligation shall be deemed to
be the obligation of the Issuer to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Section 11. The Board of Directors hereby finds that, based upon representations made by
the Borrower, the Project is required or suitable for the promotion of development and expansion
of transportation facilities, and is in furtherance of the public purposes of the Act.
ATTEST:
Secretary
President
Board of Directors
Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
April 4, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving issuance of bonds by the Corpus Christi
Industrial Development Corporation for the Airborne Freight Corporation Project at
the Corpus Christi International Airport.
ISSUE: Any bonds issued by the Corpus Christi Industrial Development
Corporation (CCIDC) must be approved by the City Council. On January 11,2000,
the CCIDC issued an inducement resolution for MDC-Corpus, LLC, for construction
of a facility for Airborne Freight Corporation at the Corpus Christi International
Airport. The bond issuance is scheduled to be approved by the CCIDC on April 11.
Should the CCIDC approve the issuance of the bonds, Federal law requires that the
City Council approve the issuance in order for the bonds to be actually issued.
These bonds are not a liability of the City, but are simply a liability of the project
itself.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the City Council
approve, by resolution, the bond issuance by the CCIDC.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE AIRBORNE FREIGHT
CORPORATION PROJECT AT CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
MRPORT.
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation (the "Issuer") is a
nonprofit industrial development corporation created by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (the
"City"), pursuant to Article 5190.6, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, as amended (the "Act");
WHEREAS, the Issuer is authorized by the Act to issue its revenue bonds on behalf of the
City for the purpose of financing all or part of the costs of a "project," as defined in the Act, and to
loan the proceeds thereof to finance all or part of the costs thereof;
WHEREAS, the Issuer, by resolution adopted April 11, 2000 (the "Bond Resolution"), has
authorized the issuance and sale of its Industrial Revenue Development Bond, Series 2000 (Airborne
Freight Corporation Project) (the "Bond") in the principal amount orS1,100,000 and by the Bond
Resolution has also authorized a Loan Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2000, by and among the
Issuer, MDC Corpus, LLC (the "Borrower") and GE Capital Public Finance, Inc. (the "Purchaser")
(the "Loan Agreement") whereunder the Borrower has agreed to make loan payments in amounts
sufficient to pay debt service on the Bond and the Issuer agrees to issue and sell the Bond to provide
funds to finance the construction by the Borrower of an air cargo distribution facility located at the
Corpus Christi International Airport located within the City (the "Project"), to be leased by the
Borrower to Airborne Freight Corporation, as well as approving certain other agreements of the
Issuer in connection therewith, including, without limitation, the Escrow Agreement dated as of
April 1. 2000 (the "Escrow Agreement"), by and among the Issuer, the Borrower, the Purchaser and
City National Bank. as Escrow Agent:
WHEREAS, the Act requires that the governing body of the City approve, by written
resolution. any agreement to issue bonds approved by the Issuer;
WHEREAS. the general public had an opportunity to make comments on the Bond and the
Project at a public hearing duly called and held by the Issuer;
WHEREAS. this City Council has reviewed the proceedings relative to the issuance of the
Bond and. by adoption of this Resolution, intends to approve the Bond Resolution and the execution
and delivery. of the bond documents by the I ssuer. the issuance of the Bond. the plan of financing
approved by the Bond Resolution and to make the findings required by the Act to approve the
Project; and
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WHEREAS, the City has been provided with copies of the aforementioned documents in
substantially final form which will be used to issue and secure payment of the Bond, including
specifically the Loan Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Loan Agreement, in substantially the form and substance as attached to
the Bond Resolution and made a part hereof and thereof for all purposes, is hereby approved, and
the Bond in the principal amount of $ 1 , 1 00,000 may be issued pursuant thereto for the purpose of
financing the cost of constructing or causing to be constructed the Project as defined and described
therein, which Project was and is in compliance with the Act and the rules promulgated thereunder
by the Texas Depaament of Economic Development; and the Project is hereby approve& The
execution and delivery by the Issuer of the Loan Agreement, the Escrow Agreement, and other
documents contemplated by the Bond Resolution is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The City hereby approves the issuance of the aforesaid Bond in the principal
amount of $1,500,000 for the Borrower and further approves the Project as described in the Loan
Agreement, and such approvals shall be solely for the purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the City shall have no liabilities for the payment of the
Bond nor shall any of its assets be pledged to the payment of the Bond.
SECTION 3. The City Secretary is authorized and directed to deliver executed copies of this
Resolution to the General Manager of the Issuer for use in connection with the issuance of the Bond.
The Mayor and the City Manager each are authorized to executed such documents on behalf of the
City to effect the provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary.
APPROVED THIS THE "r DAY OF
James R. Bray, Jr.. City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Apdl 5, 2000
SUBJECT: Reservoir Operating Plan, Flood Release Model & Effluent Re-use
AGENDA ITEM:
a. Ordinance Amending the FY 99/00 CIP Budget Adopted by Ordinance No. 023703
by Adding the Reservoir Operating Plan Update/Flood Release Model as a Project
to the Water Program and the Effluent Re-use Study as a Project to the Wastewater
Program; and Declaring an Emergency.
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an engineering
services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $516,340 to update
the reservoir operating plan/flood release model and effluent re-use study.
ISSUE: Regional water supply planning and the commissioning of the Mary Rhodes
Pipeline create the need to update the Reservoir Operating Plan. Development of a flood
release model will allow the extent and duration of flooding downstream of Lake Corpus
Christi to be minimized while helping to ensure retention of the maximum conservation
reservoir pool.
FUNDING: Funds are available from the Water Capital Projects Fund. Funds for the
Effluent Reuse portion of the project are available from the Wastewater Capital Projects
Fund (Commercial Paper).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented.
Eduardo Gara~a, P. E.
Water Superintendent
Angel R. Escobar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
Foster Crowell
Wastewater Superintendent
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Additional Information
Exhibit B - Contract Summary
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Reservoir Operating Plan, Flood Release Model & Effluent Re-use
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Regional water supply planning and the commissioning
of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline require that the Reservoir Operating Plan be updated. The
City of Corpus Christi's Water Supply System presently includes reservoirs within the
Nueces and Lavaca-Navidad River Basins. Potential sources of additional water supply
include run-of-the-river water rights in the Colorado River Basin and groundwater from the
Gulf Coast Aquifer along the recently completed Mary Rhodes Pipeline.
This combination of water supplies from different river basins as well as surface and
groundwater sources make the City's System more reliable during drought, but
operationally complex with increased variability in operating costs. Diffedng water qualities
from each of the vadous water supply sourues may affect the City's water treatment plant
operations. Multiple sources of water with diffedng quality and chemical characteristics will
cause variations in treatment costs. An updated reservoir operating plan will allow the City
to manage diverse water resources and provide the most reliable water supply at the least
operational cost.
The Flood Release Model is needed to allow the City to respond to floods on the Nueces
River in a manner that minimizes the impact on downstream of Lake Corpus Christi while
maximizing raw water storage in Lake Corpus Christi. The Effluent Study will provide an
evaluation of future beneficial uses of wastewater treatment plant effluent. The appropriate
use of effluent in lieu of our existing and future water supplies is an additional component
in ensuring regional water supplies are utilized to the fullest extent possible.
SELECTION PROCESS: The City issued a Request for Proposals and Qualifications
(RFP). Council was advised the local participation requirement was being waived as local
engineering firms are not experienced in the specialized procedures required for
development of a multi-basin, reservoir operating plan. A total of four firms responded to
the RFP. The firms submitting a response to the RFP were Brown and Root Services,
HDR Engineering, Inc., R. J. Brandes Company, and Turner Collie Braden, Inc. All of the
responding firms were deemed qualified to perform the required services.
HDR Engineering, Inc. was selected for negotiation based on their response to the RFP.
The HDR staff that will be directly assigned to the project were highly experienced and
have successfully completed similar projects. HDR also has extensive knowledge of the
Nueces Basin, regional water resources, hydrological data, and computer models
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applicable to this complex project. The firm also recently completed the Water Supply
Update for the City of Corpus Christi Service Area (January 1999).
CONTRACT SUMMARY: A contract summary is attached. The project is anticipated to
require 24 months to complete and involves numerous sub-tasks. The major tasks that are
to be completed include:
1. Update of Firm Yield For Lake Corpus Christi, Choke Canyon Reservoir,
Lake Texana and Colorado River System;
2. Reservoir Operating Plan Development;
3. Develop a Flood Release Model for Lake Corpus Chdsti
4. Development of Water Quality and Treatment Model; and
5. Effluent Reuse Study.
FUNDING: Funds are available from Water Capital Projects Fund No. 4083. The
proposed source of the funding is revenue bond proceeds issued for the Wesley Seale
Dam Spillway Stabilization project. The project directly benefits water supply resources
by improving reservoir utilization and increasing the efficiency of water supply operations.
Funds for the Effluent Reuse portion of the project are available from the Wastewater
Capital Projects Fund (Commercial Paper).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion as presented is recommended.
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
SCOPE OF SERVICES
ServicestobePmvidedbyConsultant:
Basic Services
1. Update of Firm Yield For Lake Corpus Christi, Choke Canyon Reservoir,
Lake Texana and Colorado River System
The Engineer will update the City's existing water availability model to allow the City to manage
diverse water resources and provide the most reliable water supply at the least operations cost.
The Engineer will update the City's existing Lower Nueces River Basin and Estuary Model
(NUBAY) to allow simultaneous simulation of the Citlfs existing System and potential out-of-
basin water supplies. A phased approach to upgrading the existing model will be completed.
The approach will include further refinement of water supply delivery data in the Nuecos Basin
as well as development of a more comprehensive simulation model of the Choke Canyon
Reservoir, Lake Corpus Chdsti Reservoir, Lake Texana, and Colorado River System. Data
refinement and model development (including user-friendly, PC-based interraces) will be
accomplished in close cooperation with City staff to ensure technical accuracy and future utility.
2. Reservoir Operating Plan Development
The Engineer will coordinate with City staff and meet with work committees during the
development of a new Reservoir Operating Plan. Preliminary development will explore up to
three new Reservoir Operating Plans. At least one of the plans will include proposed operations
with water supply the Colorado River and well fields along the Mary Rhodes Pipeline. After
preliminary assessment of the three Reservoir Operating Plans including water supply, pumping
cost, and water treatment costs of each plan, up to two additional plans may be developed. The
Engineer will deliver to the City staff the final assessments of up to five alternative Reservoir
Operating Plans evaluated and a recommendation regarding a new Reservoir Operating Plans
for the City based on current facilities and future water supply sources.
3. Develop a Flood Release Model for Lake Corpus Chdsti
The Engineer will develop a reservoir operations model that will assist reservoir operators in
making pre-release decisions to maximize conservation storage while minimizing the magnitude
and dsk of downstream flooding. The model or method developed by the Engineer will enable
City staff to better forecast daily flood inflows to LCC. The model will allow reservoir operators
to make pre-release decisions based on any given forecasted flood inflow hydregraph
independent of the methodology used to develop the flood forecast. The Engineer will identify
data sources and other available technologies that can be used to improve flood forecasts for
Lake Corpus Christi, and make recommendations as to the most apprcpdate approach for
developing a flood forecast model. Based upon recommendations, and in consultation with City
Staff, the Engineer will develop a flood-forecast model for Lake Corpus Christi to be used in
conjunction with the pre-release operations model.
4. Development of Water Quality and Treatment Model
The Engineer will develop a water supply system model to comprehensively assess alternative
supply system operation scenarios. The model will enable City staff to determine the change in
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treatment costs associated with integration of new water supply sources. The model will allow
City staff to evaluate altemative operating strategies to maximize water quality and treatment
efficiencies based altemative raw water supply source quality, blending and' treatment
requirements.
5. Effluent Reuse Study
The Engineer will evaluate options regarding the future beneficial uses of wastewater treatment
plant effluent. The evaluation will include consideration of the Texas Natural Resources
Conservation Commission's (TNRCC) definition of the resource as' Reclaimed Water and the
promulgated rules and regulations governing its uses in Chapter 210 of TNRCC's rules.
FEE FOR SERVICES AUTHOREED
The City will pay the Engineer a fixed fee not to exceed $516,340 for providing all services
authorized by the contract.
Table '1 - Summary of Fees:
Task I Description
Fee
Phase
II.A. 1
II~A.2
II.A.3
II.A.4
II.A.5
Update of Firm Yield
Reservoir Operating Plan
Flood Release Model
Water Quality and Treatment Model
Effluent Reuse Study
229,140
81,70o
79,000
78,500
48,000
TOTAL 516,340
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ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE FY 99/00 CIP BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO.
023703 BY ADDING THE RESERVOIR OPERATING PLAN
UPDATE/FLOOD RELEASE MODEL AS A PROJECT TO THE WATER
PROGRAM AND THE EFFLUENT RE-USE STUDY AS A PROJECT TO
THE WASTEWATER PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the FY 99/00 CIP Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 023703, is
amended by adding the Reservoir Operating Plan Update/Flood Release Model as a project to the
Water Program and the Effluent Re-Use Study as a project to the Wastewater Program.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) 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
Chaffer 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.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa. City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved _7~ ~ ,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City. Attorney
By: ~.~/rr- ~
Lisa Aguila . Assistant City Attorney r
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: April 3, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with Southwestern Bell Wireless for wireless telephone services and
equipment. The one-year agreement will total approximately $142,150.
ISSUE: Wireless communications are essential for the daily operation of City
government in providing services and public safety for the community. Our existing
agreement with Southwestern Bell Wireless has expired.
BACKGROUND: City staff issued an RFP under the "high-tech procurement
guidelines" to secure wireless telephone services based on the City's typical monthly
calling pattern which currently results in an annual cost of approximately $180,000.
Each proposed pricing structure was then applied to this pattern and an annual cost was
calculated for airtime and associated conversion cost.
The City received a total of four proposals for local service from SOL Communications,
Southwestern Bell Wireless, Sprint PCS, and U.S. Cellular. An evaluation committee
comprised of representatives from emergency operations center, public safety, utilities,
and MIS evaluated the proposals based on five factors. One factor, airtime cost, was
weighted highest at 40 percent; and the remaining four factors were coverage area - 25
percent, disaster recovery - 15 percent, conversion cost - 15 percent, and experience level
of technical support staff- 5 percent.
Southwestem Bell Wireless was rated highest with 95 out of possible 100 points.
SWBT ,U.S. Cell PCS SOL
Tech Support 5 5 5 5
Disaster Recovery 15 11 11 4
Airtime Cost* 36 40 25 40
Conversion Cost* 14 3 15 0
Coverage Area 2__5 1__9 12 ** 10'*
95 78 68 59
* the lowest offer received a maximum rating while others received a proportional ratio
** digital only, the others offer dual-band (digital & analog)
FUNDING User department's 1999-2000 operating budget using the 530200-object
code.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: City Council approval is required for purchases
over $15,000.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this agreement with
Southwestern Bell Wireless for purchase of airtime and equipment totaling $142,150.
Ogilvie F. Gericke
Acting Director of Information Systems
Attachments:
Cost Comparison
Contract Summary
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
CONTRACT TERMS: The proposed agreement is between the City of Corpus Christi
and Southwestern Bell Wireless. Southwestern Bell Wireless will provide wireless
coverage and telephone units as required in the bid speci~catibns for an initial term of 12
months with two optional 12-month periods.
CONTRACT COST: Based on current usage levels and the rate structure listed below,
the first-year contract will cost $142,150. Each user department allocated funds in their
1999-2000 operating budgets (530200-expense code) to provide for these services.
Rate Plan Min MonthIv 7davsx24
Per Minute 0 0.16
Up to 200 minutes $ 25* 0.00
Up to 460 minutes $ 35 0.00
(unlimited weekends)
Up to 500 minutes $ 50** 0.00
(Grouped phones)
Up to 790 minutes $ 50 0.00
(unlimited weekends)
Up to 1,420 minutes $ 75 0.00
Up to 2,200 minutes $150 0.00
holll~
Excess Min.
0.16
0.18
0.37
0.10
0.32
0.25
0.20
* Includes 60 minutes of long distance in the home area and 60 minutes of Texas roaming minutes
** Includes 60 minutes of Texas roaming minutes and unlimited long distance in the home area
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Cost Comparison
1 -year contract
' The lowest offer received a maximum rating while others received a
proportional ratio
1 -year contract
Monthly
Annual
Points
Company
Airtime
Airtime
Awarded'
SWBWireless
11,590
139,080
36
U.S. Cellular
10,585
127,017
40
Sprint PCS
16,996
203,949
25
SOL
10,500
126,000
40
' The lowest offer received a maximum rating while others received a
proportional ratio
1 -year contract
Total
Points
Equipment
Points
Company
Conversion Awarded '
SWBWireless
3,070
14
U.S. Cellular
38,561
3
Sprint PCS
0
15
SOL
47,750
0
' The lowest offer received a maximum rating while others received a
proportional ratio
1 -year contract
note 1 More points were awarded for proposals not requiring any up -front cost
3 -year projected cost
Total
Points
Company
Cost
Awarded
SWBWireless
142,150
50
U.S. Cellular
165,578
43
Sprint PCS
203,949
40
SOL
173,750
40
note 1 More points were awarded for proposals not requiring any up -front cost
3 -year projected cost
The lowest offer received a maximum rating while
Proportional ratio
3 -year projected cost
Monthly
Annual
Points
Company
Airtime
Airtime
Awarded'
SWBWireless
11,590
417,240
36
U.S. Cellular
10,585
381,060
40
Sprint PCS
16,996
611,856
25
SOL
10,500
378,000
40
The lowest offer received a maximum rating while
Proportional ratio
3 -year projected cost
' The lowest offer received a maximum rating while
proportional ratio
3 -year projected cost
Equipment
Points
Company
Conversion Awarded "
SWBWireless
3,070
14
U.S. Cellular
38,561
0
Sprint PCS
0
15
SOL
36,500
1
' The lowest offer received a maximum rating while
proportional ratio
3 -year projected cost
Total
Points
Company
Cost
Awarded
SWBWireless
420,310
50 note 1
U.S. Cellular
419,621
40
Sprint PCS
611,856
40
SOL
414,500
41 note 1
Notes and Comments
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