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Proclamation declaring October I - 7, 2000 as "Mental Illness Awareness Week"
Proclamation declaring October 2 - 12, 2000 as "Corpus Christi Columbus Days"
Proclamation declaring the month of October, 2000 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Proclamation declaring the month of October, 2000 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month"
AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
SEPTEMBER 26, 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. P/ease speak
into the micrephone located at the podium and state your name and address. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes.
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 de/
Concilio para ayudade.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact
"" ~ City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend AI Schubert, Lord of Life Lutheran Church - LCMS.
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 Melody Cooper
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
MINUTES:
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
1. Approval of Regular Meeting of September 19, 2000. (Attachment # 1 )
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (None)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORM A T 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 pertainin~l to your subject,
please present it to the City Secretary.)
Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-espat~ol en la reunidn 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
Pubtic comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
STOP Trashing Corpus Christi Campaign and city efforts to
address the litter/trash issue
* Status of the maintenance of pipelines and wells
Annual update by the Regional Economic Development
Corporation
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances./f deemed appropriate, the City Council
will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass
an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure rather than a two
reading ordinance; or may modify the action specified. A motion to
reconsider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a
subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been
discussed at a previous meeting. All items wi// 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 all motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion approving the purchase of sixteen (16) police radars for the
Police Department in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0005-01,
from Kustom Signals, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas for a total of $28,584
based on low bid. These police radars will be used in police vehicles
and motorcycles. Funds are available in the 1999 Law Enforcement
Block Grant. (Attachment # 2)
Motion approving the purchase of police photography equipment for
the Police Department in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0007-
01, from B & H Photo Video, New York, N .Y. for a total of $16,088.55
based on low bid. This photography equipment will be used at the
Police Department. Funds are available in the 1999 Law
Enforcement Block Grant. (Attachment # 3)
Motion approving a supply agreement for portable chemical toilet
service from BFI Waste Systems of North America in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI-0164-00 based on only bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of $18,000. 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 are budgeted by using
departments in FY00-01. (Attachment # 4)
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Motion approving a supply agreement with Hughes Supply, Helotes,
Texas for approximately 2,277 cast iron foundry items in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. B1-0165-00 based on low bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of$54,226.19. 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. These items will be purchased
into Warehouse Inventory and used by the Gas, Water, Wastewater,
Street and Traffic Engineering Departments. Funds have been
budgeted in FY00-01. (Attachment # 5)
Motion approving the purchase of one cargo van from the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC), for a total amount
of $17,162.27. The award is based on the Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with HGAC. The Texas State Aquarium will use the cargo
van. Funds are budgeted by the Texas State Aquarium. (Attachment
# 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Cam Rett Corporation of Houston, Texas
for a total fee not to exceed $99,530.48 for the T.C. Ayers Park
Complex Basketball Court Resurfacing. (Attachment # 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract (Amendment No. 1) in the amount of
$14,989 with Terry K. Off, Architect, dba Architect TKO, for Sea Lab
Renovations at the Texas State Aquarium in accordance with
provisions of the Contract Management Agreement with the Texas
State Aquarium Association, utilizing funding provided by the Texas
State Aquarium, (Attachment # 8)
Motion approving the application by the Corpus Christi Downtown
Management District for the temporary closing of the following street
sections for the "Texas Music Jam" event on October 28, 2000:
(Attachment # 9)
1) 400 and 500 blocks of Water Street beginning 6:30
p.m., Friday, October 27 through 9:00 a.m., Sunday,
October 29, 2000
2) 200 and 300 blocks of Schatzel Street beginning 6:30
p.m., Friday, October 27 through 9:00 a.m., Sunday,
October 29, 2000.
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Motion pursuant to Chapter 49 (Streets and Sidewalks), Division 2
(Temporary Closure of Streets), Section 49-17 (Conditions and
Requirements for Permit), Paragraph (a), to allow the applicant for the
"Texas Music Jam" event to charge an admittance fee of $5.00 for all
persons above the age of 12 years. (Attachment # 9)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for
a grant of $133,900 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
to fund a project to prevent minors from purchasing and consuming
alcohol using police officers on overtime. (Attachment # 10)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant
funding in the amount of $68,082 from the Texas Department of
Transportation to continue the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic
Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department and to
execute all related documents. (Attachment # 11 )
Ordinance appropriating $68,082 from the Texas Department of
Transportation in No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund to continue
funding the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Project
(STEP) within the Police Department. (Attachment # 11)
Ordinance appropriating $151,600 from the Unreserved Balance in
the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund as State Fiscal Year 2000-
2001 Program Income to fund environmental health, laboratory, and
nursing services for the pedod of September 1,2000 through August
31, 2001. (Attachment# 12)
Resolution amending Resolution No. 024159 and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to accept the amended Federal Aviation
Administration Grant Number 3-48-0051-31-00, contingent upon
receipt of the grant offer, in the amount of up to $3.1 million for the
Terminal Apron Improvements project. (Attachment # 13)
Resolution approving the Metropolitan Transportation Planning
Contract between Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and
the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation
Policy Committee (MPO) and the City of Corpus Christi as Fiscal
Agent for the MPO; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee
to execute the contract on behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal Agent,
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with the contract having a term not to exceed 45 days beginning
October 1, 2000. (Attachment # 14)
Resolution approving the Fiscal and Personnel Management
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi (City) and the Corpus
Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy
Committee (MPO) for the City to provide fiscal and personnel
management assistance to the MPO by acting as Fiscal Agent; and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal Agent, with the
agreement having a term not to exceed 45 days beginning October
2000. (Attachment # 14)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute the "First Amendment to the lease agreement"
with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc. dba South Texas Institute
for the Arts for the lease of two properties from the City for
consideration of one dollar per year for the purpose of developing a
youth activities park and to provide bus access to the Antonio E.
Garcia Education Center, and providing for the automatic renewal of
the lease term for an additional ten years. (First Reading o 8/22/00)
(Attachment # 15)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOVEMBER 7TM SALES TAX PROPOSITION ELECTION:
Public hearing on the cost and impact of the Multipurpose Arena and
Seawall Improvements projects, and on the general Economic
Development Sales Tax proposition proposed to be funded by a sales
and use tax, which will be submitted to the City's voters at an election
on November 7, 2000. (Attachment # 16)
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 0800-07, Gary L. Martin: A change of zoning from an "FR"
Farm-Rural District to an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District on 4.99
acres out of the Mariano L. De Herrera Grant, Abstract No. 606,
located adjacent and north of the Spring Creek Drive terminus.
(Attachment # 17)
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Planning Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Approval of the
"R-1B" District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Gary L. Martin
by changing the zoning map in reference to a 4.99 acre tract out of
the Mariano L. De Herrera Grant (adjacent to Wood River Unit 5),
Abstract No, 606, from "F-R" Farm-Rural District to "R-1 B" One-family
Dwelling District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants
Fund fora Metropolitan Medical Response System. (Attachment# 18)
19.a.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Texas A&M University - Corpus Chdsti, Texas
Engineering Experiment Station in the amount of $25,000 for the
development of an Ecotourism Website. (Attachment # 19)
19.b.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau in the
amount of $50,000 for the development and implementation of an
Ecotourism Development Plan. (Attachment # 19)
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time durfng the meeting in order to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authodzed by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter551 of the Texas Govemment 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 authorfzing the executive
session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer.
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21.
Planned Executive Session and Related Action
In addition to the foregoing, notice is given specifically that the City
Council expects to go into executive session dudrig this meeting
regarding the following additional matters:
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section
551.071, regarding AT&T Cable Television franchise negotiations with
possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding L-Head Bait Stand Lease Agreement with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session.
N. REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff,'
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff,' constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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24.
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCILAND OTHER REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posed on the Ci~'s official bulletin boar at the ~nt entrance D
Ci~ Hall, 1201 LeopaR St~et, at 2:30 D.m., SeO~mber 22 .2000.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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NOTE:
The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home
Page at www. ci.corpus-christi.tx.us after 7:00 p.m. on the
Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If
technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on
the Internet by Monday morning.
Symbols used to highlight action item that implement
council priority issues.
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1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE "AS IS"
Improve Basic Services: Trash, Bmsh, Debris
Improve Basic Services: Street and Road Maintenance
Improve Basic Services: Animal Control
Improve Basic Services: Quality Water
Improve Basic Services: Lighting
Stormwater / Drainage
Northside Plan
Residential / Community Park Development
Capital Improvements / Bond Issue
Airport Improvements
Street Assessment
Golf Course
Youth Crime Initiatives
Environmental Compliance
Development Center
Community-Oriented Policing
1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE WITH REVISIONS
Privatize Services
· Explore additional opportunities
Crime Control District Initiatives
· Address budget concerns and the ability to fund the program for the long-term
Bayfront Development Plan
· Continue to vigorously pursue development in the Bayfront Arts & Sciences Park area
· Continue coordination / collaboration among entities in the area
Improve Basic Services: Park Maintenance
· Prepare / repair facilities
· Evaluate current facilities for improvement priorities
· Identify undeveloped park land for possible sale
· Consider outsourcing neighborhood park maintenance to Neighborhood Associations,
with assurances of equity
· Explore establishmere of Adopt-A-Park program
Animal Control
· Ensure adequate staff and equipment
· Establish a "Cooperative Veterinarian" program
Economic Development
· Participate with local and regional economic development initiatives (not necessarily
with funding)
Bayfront Convention Center Expansion
· Modify plans or identify altemative funding sources as a result of study
NEW PRIORITY ISSUES FOR 2000
Internal Issues
Charter Revision
· Tax Cap
· Term Limits
· Utility Transfers
· Review previous Charter Commission's recommendations
Improve Working Relationships with Other Taxing Entities
· Invite to quarte~y meetings
· "Tax Summit"
· Explore opportunities to share in tobacco settlement dollars
Landscaping / Improvement of Entryway from Corpus Christi Intemational Airport
· Code enforcement
Address Long-term Budgetary Issues
· Reach agreement on a plan / philosophy
· Acquire software, ensure monthly requisitions and timely CAFR
Legislative Issues
Museum of Science and History Long-Range Plan
Tax Increment Financing District (Packery Channel)
~Long-range Strategic Water Planning Capacity External Issues
Metrocom
Crosstown Expressway
Spaceport
Medical Campus
Long-range (after the Bond Issue)
Downtown Development
· Median improvement / landscaping
· Plan for development of west end of downtown (First United Methodist Church to
Memorial Coliseum)
Hospitality Industry Development - Central City
CC Beach Development
Marina Development
Development of Island, Post-Packery Channel
Foreign Trade Zone Expansion
Community-wide Visioning Process
MINIlTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 19, 2000
2:06 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Melody Cooper
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Dr. An~old Gonzales*
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City_ Staff.'
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Assistant City Secretary Mary Juarez
Recording Secretary Raehelle P. Ram6n
Mayor Neat called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member John Longoria, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Betty Jean Longoria. City
Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neat called for approval of the
minutes of the workshop and regular Council meeting of September 12, 2000. A motion was made
and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Mayor Neat referred to the board and committee appointments on the day' s agenda, and the
following appointments were made:
Nueces County Community Action Agency
Mayor Loyd Neat
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Human Relations Commission
Dr. Stewart Elovitz
Mayor Neat called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Mike Baker, 4641 Gayle Circle, said Heritage Park is deteriorating because of a lack of
funds. He encouraged the Council to take the tour to see for themselves. He also raised questions
about the rehabilitation project on the Wesley Seale Dam, including its completion date and the use
of the contingency funds. Mayor Neat said they would be glad to give Mr. Baker a copy of the
quarterly report prepared by Freese & Nichols and recently presented to the Council. Regarding
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Heritage Park, City Manager Garcia stated that a new restaurant opened there last weekend by a
locally acclaimed chef. Mr. Garcia said many services were cut from the budget of the Park and
Recreation Department, including the tours at Heritage Park.
Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, said there is plenty of talking going on about issues in the city
but nothing is being accomplished.
Mr. Isaac Valencia, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, said their
Executive Board passed a resolution supporting the upcoming bond issue and sales tax initiatives.
He said this bond issue is a public safety issue, pointing out that even though 100% of all ad valurem
tax revenues go to support the city's public safety efforts, more needs to be done.
Mr. Roy Martinez, 1440 Dahlia, said he is opposed to the 1/Sth cent sales taxes for the
seawall and the arena and they should be withdrawn from the ballot. He said he does support the
1/Sth cent sales tax for economic development as well as the proposed public safety, park and
recreation, and museum improvements.
*Council Member Gonzales arrived at 2:25 p.m.
Mr. Jimmie Till, 6034 Lost Creek, said the seawall is one of the best things to ever happen
to Corpus Christi, citing downtown flooding prior to its construction. He said he supports the bond
election because it will help Corpus Christi to grow and he supports the dredging of Packcry
Channel. He asked if people will be able to walk on and fish from the Packery Channel jetties if that
project is approved by the Corps of Engineers. Mayor Neal said they will be able to.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 310 Norton St., said citizens do not trust the Council and city staff because
they proceed with certain projects even after the public has rejected them, such as Packcry Channel.
He said the Council is also not ensuring that city ordinances are enforced.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, said that members of the Taxpayers Association have been
called the "loyal opposition" and "obstmctionists," and he said the local newspaper prints biased
articles. He also referred to a televised debate between Mayor Neat and Mr. Joe O'Brien, who
represented the Taxpayers Association. Mr. Hasker said Mr. O'Brien frequently quoted from city
documents to support his viewpoint, but the Council challenged that information. The Mayor stated
that during their debate Mr. O'Brien quoted from past issues of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, acknowledged the presence of Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi students. He said it is because of young people like them that he continues to support
efforts to move Corpus Christi forward. Mr. Alonzo said Mr. O'Brien frequently quotes inaccurate
data and is more interested in being in the public eye than caring about the community.
Ms. Jane Stabbs, 742 Kings Point, said she had a vision of having the best seafood house in
Corpus Christi and worked hard toward that goal. However, the city is now proceeding with plans
for seafood kiosks on the T-Head. She said she feels deceived and betrayed by the course of events.
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-17). Council members
and audience members requested that Items 15 and 17 be withheld for discussion. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
3. M2000-327
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following
amounts in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No.
CBCOG-00-3 for food items which include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables, meats
and condiments for an estimated six month expenditure of $93,331.83 based on the
recommended award submitted by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. The terms of
the contracts shall be for six months with an option to extend for up to three additional
months, subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the suppliers,
and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Senior Community
Services in FY00-01.
Sysco Food Service LaBall Food Service Ben E. Keith PFG
San Antonio. TX Corpus Christi. TX San Antonio. TX Corpus Chdsti. TX
81 Items 95 Items 40 Items 8 Items
$38,697.38 $27,280.27 $12,085.30 $3,695.37
Sam Hausman Meats Lance, Inc. Alliant Food Service Grand
Corpus Christi, TX Charlotte. NC Cornus Christi, TX Total: $93,331.83
2 Items I Item 30 Items
$3,533.30 $269.43 $7,770.78
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
4. M2000-328
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following
amounts in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No.
CBCOG-00-5 for paper goods, for an estimated twelve month expenditure of $37,737.62
based on the recommended award submitted by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments.
The term of the contracts shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to
twelve additional months, subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments, the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been
budgeted by Senior Community Services in FY00-01.
Alliant Food Service
Corpus Christi. TX
$20,074.05
Gulf Coast Paper Co.
Corpus Christk TX
$13,087.70
Ben E. Keith
San Antonio. TX
$2,702.94
Sysco Food Service
San Antonio, TX
$1,675.27
LaBart Food Service
Corpus Christi, TX
$197.66
Grand Total:
$37,737.62
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
5. M2000-329
Motion approving a supply agreement with Queen City Services, Mercedes, Texas for linen
and towel service to be used by the Fire Department, Library, and Health Department in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0174-00 based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $17,837. The service will provide the using departments with the rental and
weekly delivery of sheets, pillow cases and towels. 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 using departments for FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
M2000-330
Motion approving the purchase of one truck mounted asphalt distributor from Cooper
Equipment Company, San Antohio, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BIo0124-00,
based on low bid for a total amount of $ 117,808. The asphalt distributor will be used by the
Street Department. Funds have been budgeted by the_Street Department in FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
M2000-331
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to award Change Order No. 5 to the
construction contract with Mehne Consmxction, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $44,000 for
parking improvements at the Southeast Senior Citizens Center.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
M2000-332
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel 19 out of the Attemus Roberts Subdivision
located west of McKinzie Road between Haven Drive and State Highway 44 and Parcels 24,
28, 29, and 30 out of the Rowena Shaeffer Subdivision located between McKinzie Road and
Rand Morgan Road north of State Highway 44 from the owner D. H. Braman, et al for
$55,000 in connection with the Southside Water Transmission Main project - O.N. Stevens
Plant to Clarkwood Road project.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 024213
Resolution authorizing the condenmation proceedings by the City to condemn a utility
easement containing .776 acre and a temporary conslruction easement containing 2.028 acres
out of Shares 3 and 4 of the John Hamey Partition, to construct a water transmission main
in connection with the Southside Transmission Main - Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road
Project and for other municipal purposes.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 024214
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application to Texas
Parks and Wildlife for Community Outdoor Outreach Program (Co-Op) Grant Funds in the
amount of $30,000 to increase outdoor oppommities for youths and minorities.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 024215
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 023433 passed and approved by Council on September
8, 1998 by amending Section 3 to adopt the final assessment roll and assessments to be
levied against the owners of property abutting on the following Southmoreland Addition
Street Improvements, Phase II streets: a) Naples Street - Blevins Street to Richards Street;
b) Lewis Street - Blevins Street to Richards Street; c) Blevins Street - Ayers Street to Naples
Street; and d) Richards Street - Ayers Street to Naples Street.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, KLrmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
M2000-333
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a library technology grant in
the amount of $161,800 and to execute grant acceptance documents with the
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board for the period of October 2, 2000 to
December 31, 2001. The funds will be used to purchase personal computers and related
equipment and services at all branches of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
12 .b. ORDINANCE NO. 024216
Ordinance appropriating $161,800 from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board
in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for telecommtmications infrastructure
improvements at the Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Coimenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
12.c. M2000-334
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the
Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,000. These
funds will be used to match $161,800 in grant funds from the Telecommunications
Infrastructure Fund Board.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
12.d. ORDINANCENO. 024217
Ordinance appropriating $18,000 from the Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation Inc. in
the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund as matching funds for the Telecommunications
Infrastructure Fund Board LB6 grant.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13.a. M2000-335
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a $29,927 grant agreement
with Coastal Bend Council of Governments for a pilot program to determine the most
effective manner to increase awareness and participation in recycling.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13 .b. ORDINANCE NO. 024218
Ordinance appropriating $29,927 from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the No.
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1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for a pilot program to determine the most effective manner
to increase awareness and participation in recycling.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
13.c. M2000-336
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a $20,173.35 grant
agreement from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments fund for purchase of a track for
the Solid Waste Compliance Office.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13.d. ORDINANCE NO. 024219
Ordinance appropriating $20,173.35 from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the
No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for purchase of a track for the Solid Waste Compliance
Office.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
13.e. M2000-337
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a $11,000 grant agreement
with the Coastal Bend Council of Govemments for purchase and distribution of three issues
of a newsletter for children within the five school districts to promote recycling, household
baTardous waste, solid waste reduction, and composting programs.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13 .f. ORDINANCE NO. 024220
Ordinance appropriating $11,000 from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the No.
1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for purchase and distribution of three issues of a newsletter
for children within the five school districts to promote recycling, household baTardous waste,
solid waste reduction, and composting programs.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
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Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
13.g. M2000-338
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a $2,173.35 grant agreement
with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for the purchase of "STOP TRASHING
CORPUS CHRISTI" caps to acknowledge clean-up volunteers.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13 .h. ORDINANCE NO. 024221
Ordinance appropriating $2,173.35 from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the
No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the purchase of "STOP TRASHING CORPUS
CHRISTI" caps to acknowledge clean-up volunteers.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longofia, J. Longofia, and Scott voting
"Aye."
13i. M2000-339
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a $14,025 grant agreement
with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments to develop and broadcast Public Service
Announcements for public awareness and participation in the Household Hazardous Waste
Management Program.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13.j. ORDINANCE NO. 024222
14.
Ordinance appropriating $14,025 from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the No.
1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for public service announcements to increase awareness and
participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Management Program.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longofia, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
RESOLUTION NO. 024223
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one year Memorandum
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of interim Agreement with Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi to share resources and
expertise and to cooperate on submitting grant applications for library services.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
16. ORDINANCE NO. 024225
Ordinance mending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 024202, finally passed on September 12,
2000, by clarifying language in Subsection (A) of Section 33-104 of Article VI. Graffiti
Control, City Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 33, Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions; providing for an effective date.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colrnenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 15, building inspections. Assistant City Manager Tom
Utter said this resolution petitions the Texas State Board of Insurance to approve and appoint the
city' s local building inspectors as "qualified" inspectors under the state windstorm code. He said the
local inspectors pass the same qualifying exams as those hired by the state. He said this would
abolish the need for duplicate inspections, make the system more efficient, and provide additional
information to consumers. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 024224
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi petitioning the Texas State
Board of Insurance to approve and appoint inspectors employed by the City of Corpus Christi
as qualified inspectors, because of their training or experience, to perform building
inspections for the Texas State Board of Insurance.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 17, "no wake" zone in Packery Channel. He called
for public comment.
Ms. Wendy Foster, 14334 Playa del Rey, said a "no wake" zone would protect private
property and would help prevent accidental injury to the watercraft operator and other water way
users, such as swimmers and fishermen. She asked the Council to support this proposal.
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Mr. Jack Gordy said that according to the ordinance, the citizens would be responsible for
paying for and putting up the signs and he questioned the enforcement of it.
Mr. Jay Reining, First Assistant City Attomey, said portions of this ordinance were modeled
after an ordinance governing the Padre Isles area, where the homeowners association was responsible
for posting the signs since they were the ones who wanted the no-wake restrictions. Responding to
Council Member Gonzaies, Mr. Reining said the signs will have to be approved by the Park and
Recreation Director and will have to be adequately visible to vessels. Council Member Scott said
this is similar to residents paying for speed humps in their neighborhood. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. ORDNANCE NO. 024226
Amending the City Code of Ordinances, City of Corpns Christi, Chapter 12, Boats, Bays and
Waterways, Article 1, in general, Section 12-32, No Wake Zones, by adding provisions
establishing a No Wake Zone on the entire width of Packcry Channel adjoining the
residential developments fronting Packery Channel; providing for severance; providing for
an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Neai, Colmenero,
Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
Mayor Neai referred to Item 18, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
18.
Case No. 0700-03~ GAJ Holding: A change of zoning from an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling
District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lott Tract V, being .60 acre out of a
26.32 acre tract, located on the northwest comer of Hayward Drive and South Staples Street.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of an "AB" Professional Office
District. He said the 20% role was in effect for this zoning case.
Mr. Michael Gunning, Director of Planning and Development, said the applicant was
requesting the zoning change in order to construct a fast food restaurant (Golden Fried Chicken) with
a drive-through window. He said the Planning Commission and staff felt that the "B-l" zoning
would be incompatible with the well-established adjacent neighborhood. He said they recognized
that the property does not lend itself to redevelopment for single-family use (which is why the
property has remained vacant). However, they felt that rezoaing it to "AB" might allow the property
owner to develop it for professional office use, even though that would not accommodate the
proposed use as a fast food restaurant.
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Responding to Council Member John Longoria, Mr. Gunning described the increase in traffic
counts on Hayward Drive, and he noted that the neighbors were in favor of the "AB" zoning. In reply
to Council Members Colmenero and Kinnison, Mr. Gunning said during the Planning Commission's
public hearing on this case, it was tabled to allow the property owner to meet with the adjacent
residents to try to find some common Found. That not being the case, staff recommended the "AB"
zoning. He further discussed traffic volumes on Hayward Drive and noted that the residents were
also concerned about trash, grease, and smells that would be generated by the restaurant. Mr.
Kinnison asked if a three-story building could be constructed there under the "AB" zoning, and Mr.
Gunning said it could, which he explained.
Council Member Scott asked if traffic concerns were the main reason staff was
recommending denial of the "B-1" zoning. Mr. Gunning said the traffic increase was not substantial
enough to recommend denial; rather, he was focused on finding a way to protect the neighborhood.
Mr. Scott said the city has rezoned property adjacent to residential units in his district so there is
precedent to do this.
Council Member Carfelt asked if there had been a similar situation with a restaurant at the
intersection of Alameda and Glazebrook. Mr. Gunning said there was, but at the time the city did
not have a "B-1A" zoning district to rely on. He said he has received several complaints from the
adjoining residences about that restaurant use. Mr. Garrett pointed out that there is a restaurant
located in the retail center across Hayward Drive from the subject property, and the dry cleaners
across Staples Street has a drive-through window. Mr. Gunning said the last time a rezoning was
sought for this property was in 1998. Mayor Neal called for public comment.
Mr. Clarence Clark, 1237 Ray Dr., said a traffic count indicated there were 809 cars per day
on Hayward Drive when an average street carries 450 cars per day. He said the residents are
concerned about the drive-through window for the proposed restaurant and the fact that the lot is set
back into the neighborhood. He said they are also concerned about possible uses if the restaurant
closes down, as well as decreased property values and increased traffic.
Mr. Mark Hinojosa, 1117 Hayward, said that before he purchased his property he inquired
about the zoning of the vacant lot, which currently has residential zoning. He said that during a
National Night Out function, the whole neighborhood came out against the rezoning of the subject
property to "B - 1 ."
Mr. Bob Edlin, 1118 Hayward, said he supports businesses but as an individual property
owner he has fights too and he is opposed to this rezoning request.
Mrs. L.D. Taylor, 3405 S. Staples, said she and her husband have owned Casa Linda Estates
since 1958 and they have a lot of money invested in it. She said she is opposed to the fast food
restaurant use because of the lingering smell of chicken, rodents, and traffic.
Mr. Nick Poxis, 3401 S. Staples, said they already have excessive traffic in that area. He
asked the Council to either retain the residential zoning or rezone it to office use only.
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Ms. Lucinda Beal, 3510 Cottonwood St., said the neighbors understand that the subject
property will probably never develop with residential use; consequently, they would support rezoning
to "AB." She reiterated the neighbors' concerns about the chicken smell, grease traps, excessive
noise at late hours, and traffic.
Mr. Gunning said the owner of the retail center located across Hayward Drive was originally
opposed to the "B-l" zoning but he has changed his position to approval; the 20% rule still applies.
Mr. Jim Maixner, 15481 SPID, the applicant, said the CEO of Golden Chick wrote a letter
explaining how their businesses operate. He said they are not a destination point where people would
be coming in from all over the city; rother, much of their business is generated from people driving
by the restaurant. He also described the layout of the proposed restaurant, including access from
Hayward, landscaping, and location of the drive-through window, the grease trap, and the dumpster.
He said they want to work with the neighbors, including putting up money to pay for traffic humps
if necessary. He said he needed "B-1" zoning to accommodate the drive-through window.
Responding to Mr. Longoria, Mr. Gunning said that "AB" zoning allows for single- and
multi-family uses, as well as professional offices, daycare centers, religious and non-profit facilities,
boarding and rooming houses, clinics and hospitals, and hair salons; no retail sales are allowed. Mr.
Maixner said that in response to the Planning Commission, he prepared a conceptual plan for the
proposed 2,000-square-foot restaurant. Mr. Gunning said the Council could vote to deny the "B-1"
District and approve a special permit for a restaurant use subject to certain conditions. He said he
would recommend rezoning the property to "AB" to at least allow for the "AB" signage uses.
Mr. Kinnison asked if this case could be sent back to the Planning Commission, and Mr.
Gunning said he would recommend that so the commission can look at the site plan. He said they
previously did not have the opporUmity to do that because Mr. Malxner did not want to go to that
expense at the time. Mrs. Longoria said she was still concerned about the chicken smell.
Ms. Beat asked the Council members to put themselves in the neighbors' place and consider
whether they would want that restaurant next to their homes. Mrs. Longoria made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed.
Mr. Colmenero said he did not think the case should be sent back to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Chapa said the ordinance before the Council was to deny the "B-l" District and
in lieu thereof to approve the "AB" District.
Mr. Longoria made a motion to send this case back to the Planning Commission, seconded
by Mr. Scott. Dr. Gonzales asked what would change by taking that action. Mr. Gunning replied that
the commission would look at the site plan, including the location of the building, the dumpster,
parking, driveways, hours of operation, lighting, landscaping, and other issues. He added that they
cannot address the odor issue. Mr. Longoria said the case will still come back to the Council after
the commission reviews it. Dr. Go~Tal es said the applicant had the oppommity to provide a site plan
previously but he chose not to, and sending k back to the commission puts stress on the colIllnunity
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to continue fighting this case.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes on Mr. Longoria's motion, and it failed to pass
by the following vote: J. Longoria and Scott voting "Aye"; Neat, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, and B. Longoria voting "No."
Responding to Mr. Kinnison, Mr. Gunning briefly explained the 20% rule. Mr. Longoria
pointed out that if this rezoning fails, the property owner cannot reapply for a zoning change for at
least one year. Mr. Gunning said that was true, unless circumstances change and the applicant asks
the Planning Commission to waive the waiting period. Mayor Neat asked if there was a motion to
amend staffs recommendation of rezoning to "AB." No one made a motion to amend. Mr. Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18. FAILED
Aincnding thc Zoning Ordinancc upon application by CAJ Ilolding by changing thc zoning
map in rcfcrcncc to 0.60 acre out of a 26.32 acrc tract, Lott Tract V, from "R 1B" Onc-
fn.-ilily D~vclling District to "AB" Profcssional Office District; alilcnding the Conlprchcr~ivc
Plan to account for any dcviations from thc existing Comprchcnsivc Plan.
The foregoing ordinance failed to pass by the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, and
Kinnison voting "Aye"; Neal, Garrett, ConTales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 23, refunding bonds. There were no comments from
the Council or the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23. ORDINANCE NO- 024231
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of $43,925,000' City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2000-A.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neat, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
(*Note: Mr. Jorge Cruz-Aedo, Director of Financial Services, presented information to the Council
which stated that the actual amount of the bonds is $43,140, 000 after the find calculations.)
Mayor Neal referred to Item 19, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
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19.
Case No. 0800-04. Slim's Auto Sales & Slim's Pickens: A change of zoning from an "I-2"
Light Industrial District to an "I-3" Heavy Industrial District on RA-Rose Industrial Sites,
Block 3, Lot 1, located on the southwest comer of Agnes Street and South Navigation
Boulevard.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"I-3" District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Cooper made a motion to
close the public heating, seconded by Mr. Garrett, and passed.
Respond'rag to Mrs. Longoria, Mr. Gunning said "I-3" allows adult business uses (although
them are restrictions regarding their location in relation to churches and parks), as well as heavy
manufacturing, including outside storage and truck traffic. He explained that the applicant is
currently in violation of the zoning ordinance because he is operating an auto salvage business and
outside storage is not allowed in "I-2" zoning. He added that the "I-2" and "1-3" districts were
mended several years ago to require full screening around the property to screen from public view
and the view from adjacent properties. Mrs. Longoria and Dr. ConTales commented on the problems
associated with inadequate screening. She said the Planning Commission should review that issue.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 024227
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Slim's Auto Sales and Slim's Pickens
by changing the zoning map in reference to Lot 1, Block 3, RA-Rose Industrial Sites, from
"I-2" Light Industrial District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District; mending the
Comprehensive Plan to account form any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garmtt, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
Mayor Neal referred to Item 20, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
20.
Case No. 0800-05. A1 Landrv. Jr.: A change of zoning from an "AB" Professional Office
District to a "B4" General Business District on Ocean View Addition, Park Block, Lots 17
and 18, located on the northwest comer of Elizabeth and Santa Fe Streets.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"B-4" General Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District. Mr. Gunning said the proposed pharmacy is a permitted use under the "B-l" District and
staff felt that the "B4" District was not necessary. He said the applicant agreed to the "B-1" zoning.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Colmenero made a motion to close the
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public
20.
hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
ORDINANCE NO. 024228
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by A1 Landry, Jr. by changing the zoning
map in reference to Lots 17 and 18, Park Block, Ocean View, from "AB" Professional Office
District to "B-I" Neighborhood Business District; amend'mg the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ord'mance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
Mayor Neat referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
21.
Case No. 0800-06. Taft Investment Trust: A change of zoning from an "A-1" Apartment
House District to a "B-3" Business District on South Park Subdivision, Block 2, Lot 44,
located on the northwest comer of South Padre Island Drive and Kasper Street.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"B-3" Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
with a Special Permit for auto sales use subject to a site plan and eight (8) conditions. Mr. Gunning
explained that the special permit would provide more protection for the adjoining residences behind
the auto sales lot. He said the site plan would limit the property to the sale of no more than 13 autos
and it also provides restrictions on lighting, speakers, and no access onto Kasper Street.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Kinnison made a motion to close
the public heating, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
ORDINANCE NO. 024229
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Taft Investment Trust by changing the
zoning map in reference to Lot 44, Block 2, South Park Subdivision, from "A-1" Apartment
House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District and a Special Permit for an auto
sales lot, subject to a site plan and eight (8) conditions; mending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviation from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye."
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Mrs. Longoria asked why landscaping is required along SPID and not necessarily along
Agnes Street. Mr. Gunning said landscaping is required in any new area, whether it is new
development or a change of use. He said since the landscaping requirements are the same for both
the "B-1" and "B-3" districts, staff did not include them in the special permit language for this
zoning case; however, the applicant will have to meet the ordinance's landscaping requirements.
Mrs. Longofia said there are many properties, particularly on the west side, which have
"grandfathered" uses as junk yards and they do not have landscaping requirements. She reiterated
that that issue should be looked into. Mayor Neal called for a brief recess.
Mayor Neat opened discussion on Item 22, clean air rules.
Mr. Ron Bamard, Clean Cities Coordinator, said the federal Clean Air Act requires that large
urban areas, including cities the size of Corpus Christi, monitor ozone levels. He said there are two
compliance monitors in the city--at the State School and at Tuloso-Midway--which are operated by
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). Mr. Bamard explained the
formation of the Air Quality Committee and the Flexible Attainment Region Agreement, which the
city entered into with the EPA and the TNRCC. He also explained the nature of ozone and efforts
that have been taken to decrease air pollution.
Mr. Barnard said the TNRCC proposed a package of 16 rules (known as the State
Implementation Plan) designed to bring the eight-county Houston-Galveston area into compliance
with air quality standards by 2007. Five of those rules include either the whole state of Texas or the
East/Central Texas area, which includes Nueces and San Patricio counties. He said the members of
the Air Quality Committee do not feel the science used in the development of those rules justifies
including Nueces and San Patricio counties.
Mr. Barnard said the TNRCC will have a hearing on the proposed plan on September 25,
2000, in Corpus Christi, at which time the Air Quality Committee will file the proposed resolution
below. Mr. Barnard also responded to Council members' questions. Mayor Neal thanked the
committee members for their efforts and he emphasized the importance of maintaining clean air in
Corpus Ch~sti. There were no comments liom the audience. Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
22. RESOLUTION NO. 024230
Resolution urging the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to continue its
support for flexible attainment region memorandum of agreement for Nueces and San
Patricio Counties and opposing the application of portions of the "Houston-Galveston Clean
Air Rules and Plans" to Nueces and San Patricio Counties.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Kianison,
B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and Gonzales absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 24, beach renourishment. Mr. Utter said the area to
be renourished extends from the U.S.S. Lexington Museum on the Bay to the rock groin on the north
end. Mr. Utter gave a brief history of beach restoration there and he thanked Land Commissioner
David Dewhurst and the General Land Office for their involvement in this project.
Council Member Colmenero said this project and a weftands project previously approved will
greatly benefit that area. Council Member Scott asked when this project will be completed, and Mr.
Utter said they estimate it will take 18 months. Mayor Neat also thanked Commissioner Dewhurst-
There were no comments from the audience. Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
24.a. M2000-340
Motion accepting and approving a project cooperation agreement, project description, and
funding between the General Land Office and the City of Corpus Christi for Corpus Christi
Bay beach nourishment.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neai, Colmenero, Garrett, Kinnison, B,
Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and Gonzales absent.
24.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024232
Ordinance appropriating $1,300,000 from the General Land Office in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund for the renourishment of Corpus Christi Beach and construction
of appropriate erosion control structures.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neat,
Colmenero, Garrett, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper and
Gonzales absent.
Mayor Neat referred to the presentations on the day' s agenda. The first was the quarterly
update by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Mr. Bill Pruet, Chairman of the CVB Board,
noted that Ms. Char Beltran, CEO of the bureau, submitted her letter of resignation around the
beginning of September and the board subsequently appointed Mr. Joey Jarreau, CVB Director. of
Sales and Marketing, as the acting CEO. Mr. Pruet said the board also voted to forn't a screemng
committee consisting of Bemey Seal, Bert Quintanilla, Bill Morgan, Jim Snow, Linda Routh, and
John Trice to begin the hiring process. He discussed the board's priorities in selecting a new CEO
and he highlighted many of Ms. Beltran's accomplishments during her tenure at the CVB.
Mr. Pruet also said that for the first time ever, the hotel/motel tax grew to over $5 million,
and the state Department of Commerce estimates that tourism is an industry in Corpus Christi with
an economic impact of over $600 million.
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Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
September 19, 2000
Page 18
With regard to convention sales, Mr. Pmet provided the following statistics: 1 .) convention
center bookings: 1999-00 goal was 32, actual amount was 36, and 2000-01 goal is 39; 2.) room
nights: 1999-00 goal was 118,500, actual was 89,600 (this reflects a change in reporting to
discontinue counting "house" accounts), and 2000-01 goal is 120,000; 3 .) leads generated: 1999-00
goal was 160, actual was 134 (shortage due to stafftumover), and 2000-01 goal is 200. Mr. Pruet
also gave the figares for travel industry (leisure) sales, which includes tour operators and Visitor
Center visitors and information requests fulfilled.
Mr. Pruet said there are a number of initiatives in the planning stages, including the
convention center expansion and renovation, multipurpose arena, Packcry Channel development,
Port of Corpus Christi cruise ship, airport expansion and renovation, a new CEO, and a bid on the
American Bowling Congress convention in 2006. He said the CVB board and staff are committed
to the continued growth of tourism with an increase in hotel/motel tax revenues and a resulting
beneficial economic impact.
The next presentation was regarding the Corpus Christi Marina development plan and the
outdoor seafood market proposal. Mr. Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent, gave a computer
presentation first about the marina development plan. He said many of the ideas contained in the plan
came from the Long-Range Planning Committee of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee, as well
as interested citizens and city staff members. He showed photographs of successful development
projects in the cities of Kemah, Galveston, Aransas Pass and Port Aransas.
Mr. Davidson said ideas for Corpus Christi's marina development plan include the creation
of a Spanish PlaTa on the south end of the marina with water toys; dry storage, a boat ramp, a work
area extension and special events on the L-Head; green triangle areas with coffee stands and an
artists' stand on the T-Heads; aerial high-mast lights on the land masses; Peoples Street T-Head
seafood market, kids' sand dollar fountain and play area; seawall vendor silos; and a high-speed
water taxi on the barge dock to connect the marina to Port Aransas. Mr. Davidson also discussed the
idea of accommodating "mega-yachts" and the importance of developing the marina.
Council Member Kinnison asked how that development plan can move forward, specifically
whether the 1/Sth cent sales tax for economic development can be used for any of those projects. Mr.
Garcia said the I/Sth cent tax is supposed to be used for job development. He said if a major
employer would be associated with one of those projects, they may be able to structure a plan that
would be feasible. He said another possibility is to privatize aspects of the marina. Mr. Kinnison said
he hopes staff will go out and pursue development opportunities, including public-private ventures.
Council Member John Longoria said much of the examples Mr. Davidson showed of other
cities involved private development, and he noted that they have been discussing ideas like these for
many years but nothing has been done yet. Council Member Betty Jean Longoria agreed, saying that
prime property is available on the bayfront.
Minutes - Regular Cotmcil Meeting
September 19, 2000
Page 19
The next part of Mr. Davidson's presentation was regarding an outdoor seafood market. He
showed pictures of seafood markets in Galveston, Rockport, and Port Aransas. In Corpus Christi's
marina, a boardwalk was constructed in 1994 on the north side of the People' s Street T-Head where
the slips are 18-feet wide and 40- to 60-feet long. Last November the shrimp boats were moved from
the south side to the north side of the T-Head to take advantage of the boardwalk area.
Mr. Davidson said staff is proposing constructing "casitas mariscos" (seafood booths) that
would each be 12-feet wide arid 8-feet deep that would be accessed from the back. He said the
booths would be built to city code building specifications using the same timber as the docks and
they would be colorfully painted with pictures of a variety of seafood available in the bay. Mr.
Davidson said if the Council wished to proceed with plans for the casitas mariscos, staff would have
to bring back amendments to the ordinances governing seafood sales at the marina. If approved, the
seafood booths could begin operation as early as January 2001.
Mr. Alan Dinn, Chairman of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee, recognized two other
committee members who were present, Mr. Frank Beck and Mr. Roy Pell. He said the committee
voted in favor of the casitas mariscos proposal for several reasons, the first being that it would be
safer to sell the seafood from booths on the boardwalk than from the back of the boats. He said the
proposal would also put the onus of regulating the seafood sales on the County Health Department
and the Parks and Wildlife Department. He said this is also an economic oppommity for commercial
stu-impers and fishermen in the marina.
Responding to Council Member Colmenero, Mr. Davidson said the Building Code Board of
Appeals approved the proposed height of the casitas mariscos and staff could also request that the
sun shelters on the south side of the T-Head be lowered to provide more shade. Council Member
Garrett asked about the cost of the tall lights referred to by Mr. Davidson. He replied that the shorter
light costs $45,000 and the taller one costs $65,000.
Mr. Longoria said that during a previous discussion about a possible marina seafood market,
there was much controversy about selling frozen versus fresh shrimp. Mr. Davidson noted that there
are certain times during the year when shrimp are very limited in the bay, which is further impacted
by fishing and shrimping regulations. He said it would be beneficial for a shrimper to go out and
harvest shrimp in the gulf and then bring their fresh catch to the marina for sale.
Mayor Neal asked if there was consensus among the Council members to direct staff to
prepare the amendments to the ordinance so as to proceed with the development of the casitas
mariscos. There was no objection from the Council members.
The Mayor said he would also like the master plan for the Bayfront Arts and Sciences Park
to include the development of the marina. Mr. Utter said staff was planning to bring the master plan
(including the "footprint") just for the arts and sciences park to the Council next week. Mr. Garcia
said plans for the development of the bayfront and marina area would need to include citizen input
from various boards and committees. Mr. Utter said that morning staff received a drawing from the
art museum that shows the property they want. A brief discussion ensued.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
September 19, 2000
Page 20
Mayor Neai asked about the issue of "live aboards" in the marina. Mr. Tony Cisneros,
Director of Park and Recreation, said the city cannot allow live aboards at this time because the
marina does not have the necessary infrastructure. He said the new boaters facility was constructed
as part of the new bait stand project but beyond that there is not enough money in the marina
enterprise fund to proceed with more improvements. Mr. Garcia noted that the existing slip leases
prohibit live aboards and will continue to do so unless the Council changes them. Mayor Neal said
the live aboard issue should continue to be looked at as part of a master plan. He said at some point
the Council can make a policy decision about whether the city can afford to allow live aboards based
on the infrastructure costs associated with them.
Mayor Neat called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia said that during the September
261h Council meeting there will be a hearing about the November 7th sales tax election, a
presentation by the Regional Economic Development Corporation, a discussion about pipelines, and
airport renovations. There will also be a hearing on September 21st regarding improvements on US
77 between FM 624 and Five Points.
In his report, Mayor Neat said the TML "State of the Cities" symposium will be held in
Austin on September 21-22, and he discussed the benefits provided by the Sheriff's Department's
alternative incarceration program. He also announced three awards received by the city's
Communications and Quality Management Department. He called for Council concems and reports.
Mr. Scott commented favorably on the recent Legislative Weekend. Mr. Longoria asked
about Weed and Seed grants, and Mr. Cisneros said he would provide a report. Mrs. Longoria
encouraged the Council members to consider serving on committees of the National League of
Cities. She also asked about the purchase of garbage tracks, and Mayor Neat said he had asked staff
to bring back to the Council a breakdown of cost allocations and landfill operations.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neat adjourned the
Council meeting at 6:25 p.m. on September 19, 2000.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of sixteen (16) police radars
for the Police Department in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0005-01, ~om
Kustom Signals, Inc., Lenexa, Kansas for atotal of $28,584 based on low bid. These
police radars will be used in police vehicles and motorcycles. Funds are available in the
1999 Law Enforcement Block Grant.
BACKGROUND:
PIll'pOse:
Bid invitations Issued:
Received:
Price Analysis:
Award Basis:
Funding:
The sixteen police radars will be used in police vehicles
and police motorcycles.
Five
Three
Bids received indicate competitive pricing.
Low Bid.
Police Law Enforcement Block Grant $32,200
520090-1050-820899
~'c~~C.~ ~
I .M.
Procuremere and General Services Manager
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BID TABULATION
BID INVITATION NO. BI-0005-01
POLICE RADAR'S
BUYER: ESTHER BARRERA
Kustom ,Signals, Inc,
Lene~a, KS.
Unit
Qty. Unit Pdce Total
8 sacln $1,779.00 $14,232.00
/qi)13tiecI ~ Inc. MPD Inc.
PIano, TX. Owensboro, KY
Unit Unit
Price Total Price Total
$2,090.00 $16.72~).00 sl ,995.00 $15,960.00
2 Pc~e I~,adar- 8 eectl 1,794.00 14,352.00
Motercycie Pkg.
2,315.00 $18,520.00 NoBid
Total $2~,r~4.00 $:35,240.00 $15,960.1C30
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BID EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
TO: Pat P. Eldridge
DEPT. DIV.: Police
DATE: August 30, 2000
BID INVITATION NO.: BI-0005-01
BID ITEM NO.:
COMMODITY: Police Radar's
BUYER: Esther C. Barrera. Senior Buyer
Copies of the bids and a bid tabulation are submined for your evaluation and recommendation. Please provide >'our comments
below. Your evaluation should consider. but not be limited to: ( 1 ) Price. (2) Exceptions to the Specifications. (3/Cost to
Operate, Maniain, or Consume, and (4) Disposal Value when applicable. If the award requires Council approval, (a) the
recommendation must be approved by your Group Manage, and (b) activity numbera and budgeted mounts must be shown.
EVALUATION COMMENTS
' t~/L;'/ORGANIZ /ION NUMBER: ZOOmeD-/~'6 - A~ OUNT BUDGETED i,D._/~t-O(D
NA~IE J ~ TITLE DATE
APPROVED:
DEPT. ~ DATE ASST CITY MGR:__ DATE
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of police photography
equipmere for the Police Department in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0007-01,
from B & H Photo Video, New York, N. Y. for a total of $16,088.55 based on low bid.
This photography equipment will be used at the Police Department. Funds are available
in the 1999 Law Enforcement Block Grant.
BACKGROUND:
Purpose:
Bid invitations Issued:
Received:
Price Analysis:
Award Basis:
Funding:
This police photography equipment will be used for family
violence criminal investigation,
Four
Two
Bids received indicate competitive pricing.
Low Bid.
Police Law Enforcemere Block Grant $19,089
520090-1050-820899
.~~ ~..--~"
Michael Barrera, C. P. M.
Procurement and General Services Manager
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BID TABULATION
BID INVITATION NO: BF-007--01
POLICE PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
BUYER: ESTHER C. BARRERA
VENDOR
TOTAL
1 B & H PHOTO VIDEO
NEVV YORK, N.Y.
$16,088.55
2 ADORAMA
NEVV YORK, N.Y.
16,393.80
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Sep i4 O0 02:30p POLICE RDMINISTRRTIOM 13GI)BSG-2GO? p.I
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASI]~TG DIVISION
BID EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
TO: Pml P. Eklrk~e
DEPT. DIY.: Police
DATE: August30,2000
BID INVITATION NO.: BI-O907-Ol
BID ITEM NO.:
COMMODITY: Poike Photmgrapby Ecluipmtmt
BUYER: Eather C. Bsrrer~ ~eni~r Buyer
EVALUATION COMMENTS
It is my recommendation that the contract be awarded to ~&H Photo Video, This
recommendation is based on the total bid price.
::Z::Z:Z:-.- ....
NAME~ TITLEDATE
APPROVED:
DATE
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving a supply agreen~nt for portable chemical toilet
service from BFI Waste Systems of No. America in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0164-
00 based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $18,000. The term ofthe supply
agreemeat will he for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-
month periods subice{ to the approval of the supplier and the City ManaEer or his designee.
Funds have been budgeted by the using departments for FY 00-01.
BACKGROUND:
The portable chemical toilet service will be used by the Aviation,
Gas, Park & Recreation, Police, Solid Waste, Suet, Wastewater,
and Water Departments at construction sites and other areas where
toilets are not available.
Previous Contract:
The option to extend the current contract has been exercised,
requiring new bids to he received.
Bid Invitations issued: Three
Bids Received: One
Price Analysis:
Conlxaet pricing has increased approximately 20% since the last
contract of April 1997. The previous vendor, Skid O Kan, Corpus
Christi, Tx. submitted a late bid a day afier the bid due date. As
per the standard instructions to bidders, bids received after the
published time can not he considered. Therefore, their bid has
been deemed as non-responsive. Although contract pricing has
increased, when compared to BH's bid of three years ago, their
pricing has retnained stable. Therefore, an award to the only bid
received is recommended.
Award Basis:
Only bid - The using departments concur with thi~
recommendation-
The City expects to spend approximately $18,000 annually for this
service. The actual number of toilets used and their frequency of
use are variable, depending upon field work and special events
held during the year.
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For evaluation purposes, bidders were requested to submit pricing
as rated for specific quantities of toilets listed in the bid invitation.
The quantities were determined from historical data indicating
commonly use& repeat items. Rates include ann~lal, monthly,
weekly, daily and weekend or special events, both as fixed at job
site and movable firore job site to job site.
Funding:
The cost of thin service is charged to each department's
orgapiTation account for equipment rental and funds have been
budgeted in FY 00-01.
Department
Gas Department
Park & Recreation
Police
Solid Waste
Street
Wastewater
Water
Aviation
Amount
4130 - 530500 - 34110 $6,000
l~q20 - 530160 - 12910 2,506
i~20- 530160-11770,11870 1,89C
1020 - 530160 - 12520 3,777
1020:530160-12410 3,000
4200 - 520130 ~ 33410 500/
4130 - 530160 - 31520 500'
4610- 530160- 35005 368~
~~~ ~ Total
Michael Barrera, C. P. M.
Procurement and General Services Manager
$18,535
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURQIABII~ DIVISION
BID TABULATION
BID INVITATION NO.: B1-0164.-00
PORTABLE CHEMICAL TOILET SERVICE
THE CITY EXPECTS TO SPEND APPROXIMATELY $18,000
BUYER: ESTHER C. BARRERA
ITEM DESCFUI~'K)4
1o0 FORr//I,EI'OI,ITIt
1.1 TOILETF:~)~DATJOB~'t~
1.2 TOLk'TFROMJO~IT'ETOJOBSITE
1.3 TOILE'rFiXB)AT,K)B~'I~
1.4 TOILETFROMX)BBR'ETOJOBSITE
1.5 ~;AT~
1.6 TOILET F'D(ED AT JOB~IITE
1.7 TOILETF'i~=DATJO~SITE
I M01NIHL.YRATE 73.95 :'
5 113N'tHLYRATE 82.96 414.75
3 ~,%~YRATE 3g.~5 119.85
2 ONLY RA'I~ 39.95 79.90
10 WF, EKEND OR 42.95 429,50
I:~=CIN..B491~
2,.0 / ACC/811B, E N)RTABLE TOILETS:
Z1 HNMDICN~TO~,ETRXEDATSITE I MONTHLYRATE 96.00 96.00
2,2 ~ TOILET F0~D AT SITE 1 WEEK~YRAI'~ 46.00 46.00
2.3 HN4OICN~TOILETRXEDATSFrE I 0NLYRATE 46.00 46.00
4 HNOIC/~TOILETRXEi)ATSITE 3 ~,-~L'~;NDOR 78,.00 228.00
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving a supply agreemere with Hughes Supply, Helotes,
Texas for approximately 2,277 cast iron foundry items in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-
0165-00 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $54,226.19. 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. These items will be purchased into Warehouse Inventory and used by the Gas, Water,
Wastewater, Street and Traffic Engineering Departments. Funds have been budgeted in FY 00-
01.
BACKGROUND:
Purpose:
These items will be purchased into Warehouse Inventory and used
by the Gas, Water, Wastewater, Street, and Traffic Engineering
Departments.
Previous Contract:
The option to extend the current contract was not exercised, due to
revisions made to the bid on the quantities by the depathaent.
Bid Invitations issued: Five
Bids Received: Two
Price Analysis:
Pricing has decreased approximately 11% since the last contract of
March 1999.
Award Basis: Low Bid
Funding:
Or~,a~i7ntion Name
Warehouse Invemory
Procurement and General Services Manager
40000-5010-119400
Anlount
$ 55,000
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DNISION
BID TABULATION
BID INVITATION NO.: B1-.0165.-00
CAST IRON FOUNDRY ITEMS
1,340 METER BOXES AND LIDS
525 VALVE BOX LIDS AND EXTENSIONS
292 MANHOLE RINGS AND LIDS
120 STORM DRAIN GRATES AND FRAMES
BUYER: ESTHER C.BARRERA
VENDOR TOTAL
1 HUGHES SUPPLY
CORPUS CHRISTL TX.
$ 54,226.19
2 U.S. FILTER $72,031.40
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DMSION
BID EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION~
RECEIVED
AUG 0 7 2000
WAR~nUU~
TO: Yolanda Lopez
DEPT. D1V.: Warehouae
DATE: August 1, 2000
BID INVITATION NO.: BI-0165-00
BID ITEM NO.:
Copies oft~e bids and a bid tab-~n aro subrtffatd for your cvahamion and r~mm~ndalion. Pk~sc provick your comn~s bdow.
Your evajuation should consider. but not be limited to: ( 1 ) Price. (:2) Exccimons to ,.he Spcci~c~ons, (3) Cost to Operate, Mainml- or
Consume. and {4) Disposal Value when applicable. If the award rc~ua'es Counci~ a~prov~ (a) the recommendation must be oppr~ved
by your Group Manager, and (b) acUvity nunbets and budgeted amounts mt~ be shown.
EVALUATION COMMENTS
Recommend award to lowest bidder- Hughes Supply.
ACTIVITYNUMBER: 40000
AMOUNT BUDGETED $54,226.19
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY:
NAME
APPROVED: /~ ,~' /
,I , DATE' // .
Yolanda Lopez Stores Supervisor 8-28-00
TITLE DATE
DATE
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of one cargo van from the
Houston Galveston Area Council of Governmems (HGAC), for a total mount of
$17,162.27. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with HGAC.
The Texas State Aquarium will use the cargo van. Funds are budgeted by the Texas State
Aquarium.
BACKGROUND:
The cargo van will be used by the Texas State Aquarium to
conduct their day to day duties.
Price Analysis:
The city has not recently purchased a cargo van similar to
this configuration,
Award Basis:
The vehicle is purchased through the cooperative
purchasing agreemere 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 statues regarding
competitive bidding requirements.
Funding:
Texas State Aquarium
5550710-3210~0000-110020
$17,162.27
Michel Barrera, C. P. M.
Procuremere and General Services Manager
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 19, 2000
SUBJECT: T.C. Ayers Park Complex Basketball Court Resurfacing (Project No. 3160)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with Cam Rett Corporation for a total fee not to exceed $99,530.48
for the T. C. Ayers Park Complex Basketball Court Resurfacing.
ISSUE: The existing basketball court cover at the T. C. Ayers Park Complex is old and
worn out; the deteriorated surface requires resurfacing for optimal play and safety.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the FY 2000-2001 Parks Capital
Improvement Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: .Staff recommends approval o~_he motion as presented.
Director of Park &Recreation ngineering Services
Additional Support Material:
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Project Budget
Exhibit "C" Bid Tab Summary
Exhibit "D" Location Map
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION -
SUBJECT: T.C. Ayers Park Complex Basketball Court Resurfacing (Project No. 3160)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
1. August 22, 2000 - Approval of the FY 2000-01
(Ordinance No. 024162).
Capital Improvement Budget
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1. March 11, 1999 - Agreement for Architect/Engineer Consultant Services with
Martinez, Guy & Maybik, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $11,300.
2. March 29, 1999 - Ratification of Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering
Laboratory's Inspection and Materials Testing Services with Rock Engineering and
Testing Laboratory, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $700.
3. March 31, 2000 - Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering Laboratory's
Inspection and Materials Testing Services with Rock Engineering and Testing
Laboratory, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $450.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The T. C. Ayers Park Complex is located at the corner
of Brownlee Boulevard and Winnebago Street. The basketball cour~ at the facility requires
resurfacing and striping to allow for optimal play. The existing surface is deteriorated and
requires rehabilitation. The City's consultant, Martinez, Guy & Maybik has completed the
design documents for the construction of a substructure system which will utilize a playing
surface membrane.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of asphalt removal, concrete removal,
reinforced concrete foundation construction, foundation coating andline striping, site
grading, erosion control by seeding, and site restoration in accordance with the plans,
specifications, and contract documents.
BID INFORMATION: The City received proposals from two (2) bidders on August 30,
2000. The project consists of a Base Bid; and the bids ranged from $99,530.48 to
$205,147.66. Cam Rett Corporation of Houston, Texas is the low bidder on the total of the
Base Bid in the amount of $99,530.48. The City's consultant, Martinez, Guy & Maybik, and
City staff recommend award of the construction contract to Cam Rett Corporation of
Houston, Texas in the amount of $99,530.48.
CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the project will be completed in 75
calendar days, with completion anticipated by the end of January, 2001.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the FY 2000-2001 Parks Capital
Improvement Budget.
H:IHOME%VELMAR\GEN%CDBG\TCAYERS\3~60',AGENDA.BKG
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T. C. AYERS PARK COMPLEX
BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING
(Project No. 3160)
Project Budget
September 19, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
Parks CIP (3280-130360) .......................................................
Parks CIP (3283-130360) .......................................................
Parks CIP (3285-130360) .......................................................
Parks CiP (3287-130360) .......................................................
Total ........................................................................................
$29,604.04
1,850.78
34,834.84
62,907.34
$129,197.00
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction (Cam Rett Corporation) ......................................
Contingencies (5%) .................................................................
Consultant (Martinez, Guy & Maybik) ......................................
Consultant (Barrera Consultants) ............................................
Administrative Reimbursements ..............................................
Park Planning Activity .............................................................
Major Projects Activity .............................................................
Construction Inspection Activity ..............................................
Plan Review (TX Dept. of Licensing and Regulation) .............
Testing (Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory ................
Printing ....................................................................................
-Advertising ..............................................................................
Total ........................................................................................
$99,530.48
4,976.52
11,300.00
65.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
6,000.00
175.00
1,150.00
500.00
500.00
$129,197.00
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EXHIBIT"B"
Page 1 of I
M
TABULATION OF BIDS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING - CITY OF CORPUS CHIRSTI, TX
BULAt ED BY RICHARD MARL INEZ, P E . MARTINEZ. GUY 8 MAVBIK, INC.
CITY PROJECT p 3160
PAGE 1 of
DESCRIPTION
CITY.
I
protect s
1
2
Sawcul, removal and disposal of existing asphalt at
5
$ 52345
proposed wheelchair ramps
$ 49000
3
Sawcul, removal, and disposal of existing outdoor
240
$ 7250
eoncrele slab and concrete walkways
$ 33000
4
Site clearing, shipping and grading within limits as
068
$ 64 04
stipulated on Bre construction plans
AC
5
Laying hot mix asphalt concrete pavement Type D"
$ 9.55147
$ 649500
including surface preparation and tack coal. at
5
$ 58.00
proposed concrete wheelchair ramps
$ 37500
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Concrete wheelchair ramps with expose aggregate
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$ 1400
Irish ((pushed limestone or granule)
SY
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5' Reinforced concrete slab on grade foundation
$ 10807
$ 150.00116
including preparation of existing asphalt surface,
1388
$ 1,517.25
(rade beams and moisture barrier
$ 3.21930
a
4" reudocted concrete paved border 8 concrete
$ 9.868 ;8
$ 1395
sidewalk including preparation of existing asphalt
255
$ 65.55
surface along Noun d Scott, sides of basketball court
$ 20000
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1388
concentrate and line painting
10
treated limber bollards with cable 6 reflectors
7
including removable cable section as shown in plans
11
Erosion Control by seeding within construction limits
as shown in plans and all disturbed areas, including
regrading, preparation of seedbed, tilling, fedilizing,
0.68
seeding. and maintenance
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TOTAL BASE BID: $ 99,530.46 TOTAL BASE BID: $ 205,147.66
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PRESENTS CORRECT VALUES THE DIFFERENCE IN TOTAL BASE BID BETWEEN BID
TABULATION AND CAMRETT'S BID PROPOSAL IS $15 48.
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UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
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$ 52345
$ 52345
$ 49000
$ 490 00
SY
$ 14.50
$ 7250
$ 6600
$ 33000
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$ 8 70
$ 2.088 00
$ 64 04
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$ 649500
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$ 11.60
$ 58.00
$ 7500
$ 37500
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$ 56550
$ 1400
$ 54600
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$ 77,49204
$ 10807
$ 150.00116
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$ 1,517.25
$ 1286
$ 3.21930
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$ 7 11
$ 9.868 ;8
$ 1395
$ 19 362 60
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$ 65.55
$ 598.85
$ 20000
$ 1,40000
AC $ 3,10590 $ 2,11291 $ 11,027.94 1 $ 74990111
TOTAL BASE BID: $ 99,530.46 TOTAL BASE BID: $ 205,147.66
cin Tnor It ATrnM
PRESENTS CORRECT VALUES THE DIFFERENCE IN TOTAL BASE BID BETWEEN BID
TABULATION AND CAMRETT'S BID PROPOSAL IS $15 48.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: I of 1
DATE: 8/23/2000
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
September 20, 2000
SUBJECT: Texas State Aquadum - Sea Lab Renovati.ons - 2000 (Project #4221 )
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an
architectural services contract (Amendment No. 1) in the amount of $14,989 with Terry K.
Off, Architect, dba Architect TKO, for Sea Lab Renovations at the Texas State Aquarium
in accordance with provisions of the Contract Management Agreement with the Texas
State Aquarium Association utilizing funding provided by the Texas State Aquarium.
ISSUE: Repairs are required for the Texas State Aquarium Sea Lab building roof and
exterior walls which requires architectural services to prepare construction plans,
specifications and contract documents.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Aquarium Capital Projects Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
'l~Esc~bar, P. E.
Director of Engineering Services
Additional Support Material:
Exhibit A. Background Information
Exhibit B. Location Map
Texas State AQuarium Sea Lab Renovations
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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Texas State Aquarium ~ Sea Lab Renovations - 2000 (Project #4221
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Repairs and rehabilitation of the State Aquarium as part
of a capital improvement package funded through the Aquarium 1996 Bond Fund. These
bonds were issued by the City on behalf of the Aquarium. On May 28, 1996 the City
Council approved a Contract Management Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and the Texas State Aquarium Association (TSAA) whereby the TSAA would manage
improvements with the City providing oversight and guidance.
The agreement was executed in conjunction with the City's issuance of $4,400,000 in
Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the Phase 2 Design - Aquarium 2000 Concept
Project. The Certificates of Obligation debt is being paid by the TSAA. This permits the
Aquarium to gain tax exempt benefits but does not obligate the City for repayment of the
bonds. These bond funds also paid for carpeting the Jellyfish and Estuary areas eadier
in FY1998-99. This project will carpet the remainder of the Aquarium.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of repairs of the Sea Lab Administration
Building Roof, the High Bay Roof, High Bay Exterior Walls, and Low Bay Exterior Walls.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT: The Aquarium had administratively contracted for
preliminary design services associated with the project in the amount of $3,990.50. When
it became clear the required services would exceed $15,000, the Aquarium Staff requested
the City to approve an amendment as required under the Management Agreement. The
architect will provide required design, bid, construction and post-construction services.
These services include the preparation of all plans, specifications, bid, and contract
documents necessary to award a construction contract.
FUNDING: Funding for this project is available from the Aquarium Capital Projects Fund.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: 1 of 1
DATE: 09-20-2000
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2000
SUBJECT: Street Closings for the "Texas Music Jam" Event
AGENDA ITEM:
A. Motion approving the application by the Corpus Chdsti Downtown Management District for
the temporary closing of the following street sections for the "Texas Music Jam" event on
October 28, 2000:
a. 400 and 500 blocks of Water Street, beginning 6:30 p.m., Friday, October 27 through
9:00 a.m., Sunday, October 29, 2000.
b. 200 and 300 blocks of Schatzel Street, beginning 6:30 p.m., Friday, October 27
through 9:00 a.m., Sunday, October 29, 2000.
B. Motion pursuant to Chapter 49 (Streets & Sidewalks), Division 2 (Temporary Closure of Streets)
Section 49-17 (Conditions and requirements for permit), Paragraph (a) to allow the applicant for the
"Texas Music Jam" Event to charge an admittance fee of $5.00 for all persons above the age of 12
years.
ISSUE: The "Texas Music Jam" event necessitates the temporary closure of two streets in the
downtown business district. The event Co-Chairpersons, Ms. Pam Cox and Ms. NorTna Urban,
have requested the City's approval to close two city streets to conduct the "Texas Music Jam"
event.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Street closing permits for large public events require City Council
approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motions as presented.
Additional Support Material
1. Background Information
2. Site Map
3. Street Closing Application
"Texas Music Jam" Street Closings
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND:
Prior Council Action: This the first application for the "Texas Music Jam" event, however, the City
Council has previously approved closings of Water and Schatzel Streets (at their intersection) for
the Jazz Festival in 1994.
Background Information: Ms. Pare Cox and Ms. Norma Urban, Co-Chairpersons of the "Texas
Music Jam event, have requested temporary street closures to conduct this event. The "Texas
Music Jam" event will occur on October 28, 2000. The event organizers have agreed to comply
with the applicable City Code requirements for this type of event including approval from at least
90% of property owners/tenants abutting the street sections needing to be temporarily closed. Ten
businesses will be affected by the temporary street closure. Various musical groups will perform
at the "Texas Musical Jam" event. Other activities will include various booths of arts and crafts for
children, as well as a "moonwalk" and pony rides. Food and drink sales will include hot dogs,
roasted corn, ice cream, soft drinks and water will be sold. In addition, beer will be sold for which
the necessary permits and insurance will be obtained.
Admittance Fee: The City ordinance governing special event street closures specifies that public
admittance to such events shall be free. The event organizer is requesting Council approval to
charge a $5.00 entrance fee to defray costs associated with this event. Children under 12 years
of age will be admitted free.
Applicable Conditions: The event organizer has agreed to comply with the applicable ordinance
requirements for this event. These include:
- Approval from a minimum 90% of the property owners or tenants abutting the needed street
closures.
- Reimbursement to the City the greater of either 4% of the gross receipts derived from the event
or all costs incurred by the City in support of the event.
- Applicable insurance requirements, including naming the City as an additional insured on the
insurance certificates,
Assistance Requested of the City to Support the Event: The event organizers has requested
the City to provide the following assistance:
- Development of a traffic control plan and its implementation.
- Provide trash containers and trash bags, and water hook-up will be provided by the Park and
Recreation Department and Water Departments.
Street Closings and Detours: The 400 and 500 blocks of Water Street between Lawrence and
Peoples Streets and the 200 and 300 blocks of Schatzel Street between Shoreline Boulevard and
Chaparral Street will be closed on Saturday, October 28, 2000 for the "Texas Musical Jam" event.
The event organizers have requested the streets be closed on Friday, October 27, beginning at
6:30 p.m. and open to vehicular traffic on Sunday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. This additional time
requested is required for the installation of a permiter fence and the placement of a stage, tickets
booths, hay bales, and other items associated with the event. A thorough traffic control and street
barricading plan has been developed by the City's Traffic Engineering Division. Permiter traffic
control assistance will be provided by the Corpus Christi Police Department.
"Texas Music Jam" Street Closings
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SUBJECT: PROPOSED STREET CLOSURE FOR 'TEXAS MUSIC JAM'
OCTOBER 28, 2000
Traffic Engineering DIv.
Engineering Services Dept.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CLOSE
STREET FOR PUBLIC EVENTS
2.
3.
4.
5.
,
Name of Proposed Event: ,c'~'%/(~.) T~qt~%l('%,~-~t'
Date of Planned Event: ~CrVb,,)(((~{ , ~C~jof,1 ~ ~
Key Contact Individua~,~ C~/~ ~ ,.,~ -~':~C, e,~, Phone
Purpose of Event and Deta ed criptonof tvtesPLanned:~ 6'mo{~C
{j' -' " ~' JZ ' ~ ' .'
10.
Attach a diagram illustrating in detail the location of booths. stages. restrooms, first-aid stations
etc.. that will be included in the event.
Enclose a check or money order for $200 to cover administrative costs of handling application
payable to the City of Corpus Christi (City Ordinance #20463, 9/20/88).
11. Attach an officia[ letter of transmittal requesting approval of the event.
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Permit to Close Street
for Public Events 2
12.
In consideration of obtalning a permit to close a City street for a public event, the applicant or
sponsoring organization agrees to comply with the following applicable conditions:
A. Admittance to said event shall be free:
B. All profits derived from the event shall be for charitable causes:
C. Pay the City four-percent (4%) of the gross receipts derived from event, or reimburse the
City for all costs incurred by the City in support of said event. Accurate financial records
shall be maintained and payment shall be made to the city within sixty (60) days after the
event ends.
D.* Provide and mantain an insurance policy with the limits and requirements shown on the
attached Exhibit "A"
E.* Completion of Indemnification Agreement;
F, Provision of a traffic control plan for event, to be coordinated with the Traffic Engineering
Division and Police Department. The City shall be reimbursed for its installation of all traffic
signage and barricading determined by the City to be necessary for safe control of the
event.
G.* Written approval for the temporary street closure must be obtained from (i) one hundrec
(100) percent of the manaqinc~ tenants or. if the proper-b/is vacant. manaGinG properb,
owners of the oroperbl abutting that portion of the street to be closed to vehicular traffic
and (ii) for the Downtown ManaGement District only (bounded bv Lower Broadway
Interstate 37. Shoreline Boulevard (including the marina areas. and Kinney Street), ninet%
(90%~ percent of the manaGinG tenants. or. if the proper'b/is vacant. manaGinG properb,
owners of the property abutting that portion of the street to be closed to vehicular traffic.
H. Provide adequate number of restroom facilities to accommodate the anticipated public;
I.* Obtain the appropriate alcohol and food permits required by State and Local authorities
at least two (2) weeks prior to the event:
J. All security other than perimeter traffic control shall be provided by sponsor; security sha
consist of off-duty City Police officers, or other type security officially approved by the City
K. All construction of booths. stages. displays. electrical services and plumbing shall compt'.
with City Codes. The final layout of booths shall be approved by the Director of Parks ant
Recreation;
L. Provide for potable water within the event site:
M: Provide first-aid stations:
N. Provide continuous cleaning of the site during the event and return it to pre-event conditioz
after event ends:
O. Restore any damaged City property promptly after event ends:
P, Coordinate all phases of event with appropriate City departments to insure a safe anl
successful event:
Q. Vehicles shall be prohibited from parking on grass areas within the street right-of-way;
R. No obliteration or defacing of the street surface or sidewalk: except by chalk markings;
S. All City Noise Abatement Ordinances shall be complied with;
T. Allow for the free passage of emergency vehicles into event area in case of emergency
U. Carnival-type rides will not be permitted.
V. Building and Electrical permits for a temporary promotional event, associated constructio
and Certificate of Occupancy are required.
Peffnit to Close 6tise~
for Pul;ilo fi~wnm 3
Evillance that these c~nditions have teen meet must iDe pressmad to the City Traffic
Engineer pnor tQ the request i~eing sul=m~eel to ~e City Council f~r final approval.
Signed: ~Y~ ('~d'~/~ '
$1~nsonng Organization
Date Submitted:
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INSURANCE REOUIREMENTS
EXHBIT
,
PERN~ITTEE'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
A,
Permittee must not commence ~vork under this agreement until he/she has obtained all insurance
required herein and such insurance has been approved by the City. Nor may Permittee allow any
subcontractor to commence work until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so
obtained.
Permittee must furnish to the City' s Risk Manager 2 copies of Certificates of Insurance, with the City
named as an additional insured for all liability policies, and a blanket waiver of subrogation on
all applicable policies showing the following minimum coverage by an insurance company(s) acceptable
to the City's Risk Manager.
TYPE OF INSURANCE
30-Day Notice of Cancellation required on all certificates
Commercial G-en~al Liabili.ty mctudmg:
2.
3.
4..
5.
6.
7.
Commercial Form
Pt~mises - Operations
Products Completed operations
ConWacmal Insurance
Broad Form Property. Damage
Independent Con~'actors
Personal tujt~,
MINI/HUM ENSURANCE COVERAGE
Bodily Injury. and Property. Damage
$1.000,000 COMBINED SENGLE LIMIT for large events
Or
$500.000 COMBINED SINGLE LIIVIT for small events
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY--OWNED NON-OWNED
OR RENTED
$500.000 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
WORKERS" COMPENSATION
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE TEXAS WORKERS'
COMPENSATION ACT AND PARAGRAPH II OF THIS
EXHIBIT
In the event of accidents of any kind, Permittee must furrash the Risk Manager ~vith copies of all
reports of such accidents at the same time that the reports are forwarded to any other interested parties.
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II. ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS
C,
Permittee must obtain workers' compensation coverage through a licensed insurance company or
through self-insurance obtained in accordance with Texas law. If such coverage is obtained through
a licensed company, the contract for coverage must be wrinen on a policy and endorsements approved
by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Whether workers' compensation coverage is provided through a licensed insurance company or
through self-insurance, the coverage provided must be in an amount sufficient to assure that all
workers' compensation obligations incurred by Permittee will be promptly met.
Certificate of Insurance:
The City of Corpus Christi must be named as an additional insured on the liability
coverage, except for the Workers' Compensation coverage and a blanket waiver of subrogation
on all applicable policies.
if your insurance company uses the standard ACORD form, the cancellation clause (bottom
fight) must be amended by adding the wording "changed or" between "be" and "canceled",
and deleting the words, "endeavor to", and deleting the wording after "left".
The name of the project must be listed under "Description of Operations"
* At a minimum. a 30-day written notice of change or cancellation is required.
If the Certificate oflmurance does not show on its face the existence of the coverage required
by items 1 .B (1)-(8), an authorized representative of the insurance company must include a
letter specifically stating whether items 1 .B. (1)-(8) are included or excluded.
III. A completed Disclosure of Interest must be submitted with your proposal.
Street Closure insurance requirements
9-5-00 ep Risk Mgmt.
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SEP-18-21~EIO Ell: 24 P.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
E'HE STATE OF TEXAS §
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
_'OUNTY OF NUECES §
WHEREAS, Section II7I of said standards. entitled Procedure and Permit Re~auiments,
:equires a contractor for a permit to close or block any part of a roadway to file a statement with the
_tirector of Engineering Services Traffic Engineering division indemifying the City ag,lnct all
:lairas or causes of action by reason of or arising from the closing_ or blocking of the roadway
pursuant to a permit:issued by the CiP/.
Now, therefore. in consideration for the issuance of a permit to the undersigned by the City
~fCorpus Christi, for th~ purpose of barricading, blocking or closing a strew't, alley or other public
-ight-of-way in said Ci~'. said permit applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless and defend
he City of Corpus Chd~i. its agents and employees t?om any 'artd all claims. lawsuits. demands,
iabilitias, losses or expenses. including court costs and rusonable attorney's fees. for or on account
.~f any inj urf to any person. or any death at any time resulting from such injury, or any damages to
any property which arise or my be alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly, as a result of the
granting of this permit.
The Contractor. during the term of operations specified in this Public ti ght-of-Way Blockage
Permit, will provide and maintain at the Contractor's expense a Commercial General LiabiliW
nsuranee policy with the limits and requirements shown on the a~tached and incorporated Exhibit
",.". The City of Corpus Ch~sti must be nam~'d a~ Additional Insured on the policy. Evidence of
· equired insurance coverage will be by a Certificate of Insurance furnished to the Director of
-~ngineering Services Traffic Engineexmg Di vision pri or to xhe proposed blockage under this permit
Yimess my (our) hand(s') This ,' Y ~ day of ~ ~PTE/,/,l ~ E~ ,2000.
/ permit Applicant C DmD~ t Lm r~A/)
Lo~,'e 5'T~L T~X r~5 tHus/e, 7,~Nt
Event
TI3TFIL P.OI
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: September 19. 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving the submission of a grant application in the mount of
$133,900 to the State of Texas, C~'dnal Justice Division for ~econd year funding to continue a
project to prevent minors t~om purchasing and consuming alcohol.
ISSUE: The problem ofunderage possession and eonsuraption of alcoholic beverage. s in the City of
Corpus Christi has been and continues to be of significant concern in the community. The program
will continue to address this problem and enhance the enforcement ofunderage drinking laws.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Criminal Justice Division of the Govemor's Office is
providing Year Two funding to continue projects to prevent minors from purchasing and consuming
alcohol The purpose of the program is to strictly enforce state law regarding underage purchase and
consumption of alcohol, discourage the sale of alcohol to minors, and to raise public awareness of
alcohol' s harmful effects on minors. The grant funds overtime officers who work in conjunction with
TABC with the following objectives:
· Target establishments suspected of a pattern ofviohtions of state laws
· Inform both establishments and minors of the consequences of illegal sales and purchases;
· Prosecute those who illegally sell and purchase alcoholic beverages.
· Promote a strong and consistent message concerning the consequences ofunderage drinking
to be accomplished through the TABC Project SAVE designed to make teenages aware of
consequences ofunderage drinking and through the DARE curricuhr~
The unit began operations in March 2000 and has issued a total of 323 citations for minoB in
possession, minors consuming, and misrepresenting age. A total of 85 arrests were made for public
intoxication, furnishing alcohol to minors, and other miscellaneous offenses. Twelve stings have been
conducted resulting in 18 arrests.
FUNDING: Funding covers overtime for four officers, four hours aday, 3 days a week, 52 weeks
of the year. Equipmere to be purchased includes lease vehicles for undercover work and equipment
for covert operations. All grants funded are automatically refunded in the next two years if funds are
available and the applicant meets the project goals and objectives. The grant is funded for a maiman
of five years, the first three years at 100%, then 50/50, then 25/75.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to submit the grant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends submission of the grant.
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY
FOR A GRANT OF $133,900 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION TO FUND A PROJECT TO PREVENT MINORS FROM
PURCHASING AND CONSUMING ALCOHOL USING POLICE OFFICERS
ON OVERTIME.
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 apply for a grant of $133,900
from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division to fund a project to prevent minors from
purchasing and consuming alcohol using police officers on overtime.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved }t~>~t~.~ 2?-- , 2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
Li~sa~guilar~fpv
Assistant City Attomey
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: September 19, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the mount
of $68,082 from the Texas Department of Transportation to continue the Safe and Sober
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department and to execute
all related documents.
Ordinance appropriating $68,082 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding
to continue the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the
Police Department in No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: The State of Texas, Department of Transportation is providing funding for a Safe and
Sober Selective Traffic Enforcement Project in the Police Department that provides overtime
enforcement for seat belt/child safety seat and speeding violations as well as DWI.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Accept the grant funds and appropriate.
FUNDING: The City is asked to provide matching funds of $49,083 for retirement on the salaries
and mileage that is available in the Police Department FY 00/01 operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the grant award.
P. Alvarez, Jr.
Chief of Police
Additional Support Material:
1. Background Information
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BACKGROLTND INFORMATION
This is the fourth of a five-year program that provides for reimbursement of officers overtime salaries,
meeting travel expenses, and a public education and information program. Year Four of the program
is on a 75/25 percentage-funding basis.
The grant allows the Police Department to focus on speeding, seat belt, and DWI violations during
different seasons and peak times of the year, for example, speed and seat belt enforcement during the
summer holidays and alcohol during hohdays and Spring Break. The project will attempt to decrease
total crashes on the targeted STEP sites, reduce speeds in excess of the posted speed limit, arrest
intoxicated drivers, and increase safety belt and safety seat usage rates. Ofticers will work overtime
in specific areas of the City enforcing the speeding, seat belt, and DWI laws with dates, times, and
enforcement sites based on high incident activity. The funding also provides a breathalyzer operator
at the Nueces County Jail during DWI STEP hours.
The goal is to reduce speed crashes by 5%, increase the percentage of vehicles in compliance with
the speed limit by 5%, to increase the number of speed citations by 10%, to reduce the number of
alcohol related crashes by 11.3%, to increase the number of DWI arrests by 13.2%, to increase the
safety belt usage by 5 percentage points, and to increase the number of occupant protection citations
issued by 10% as compared to the previous 12 months prior to the grant.
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $68,082 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND
TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE SAFE AND SOBER SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT (STEP) WITHIN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $68,082 is appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund from the
Texas Deparh'nent of Transportation to continue funding the Safe and Sober Selective Traffic
Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Depa~auent.
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 corkqideration 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
CiW Attorney
By:
Assistant City Attorney
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
Public Health Services
DATE: September 12, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: An ordinance appropriating $151,600 fi:om the unreserved balance in
the No. 1050 Federal/State grants fund as State Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Program Income
to fund environmental health, laboratory, and nursing services for the period of
September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001.
ISSUE: The Health Department receives funding from the Texas Department of Health
(TDH) for various public health services. As a result of this support, fees that are
charged must be prorated to determine the percentage of revenues that were generated
using State/Federal funds. The State/Federal supported revenues are deemed Program
Income (PI). PI earned during the state fiscal (September 1 - August 31) must be spent
during that year or returned to the state. To date, the Health Department has met all
expenditure obligations and will not be returning any PI to the state. PI earned is to be
used to supplement local funds for public health services. Staff reviews actual earnings
and projected earnings to recommend an annual appropriation to cover expenditures.
Expenditures have included salary and fringes for a Local Area Network (LAN)
Administrator, clerical positions in Environmental Health, Laboratory & Nursing,
laboratory and nursing supplies, communications equipment, and staff training. Planned
expenditures for FY 2000-01 include salaries, fringe benefits, supplies, minor equipment,
contractual services, and training for the environmental health, laboratory, and nursing
programs (see attached).
REOUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize an appropriation of $151,600 for FY
2000-2001 Program Income.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the ordinance be approved to provide a
continuation ofpubtic health services to our community.
Nina M. Sisley, M.D.,/IVf..P.H.
Director of Public Health
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HEALTH/FEDERAL GRANT -PROGRAM INCOME BUDGET APPROPRIATION ESTIMATES
SEPTEMBER 01 2000 - AUGUST 31 2001
NURSING ACTIVITIES BRLHO GRANT ACTIVITIES DENTAL ACTIVITIES
ORGANIZATION WS
ORGANIZATION NAME
830802
IMM FEES
830_812
830822
830892 830832
830852
83_0883 830884
LAB MEDI DENTAL MEDT
-STD FEES
FP/G/G_NPFEEH
TB/PC BRLHO/ENV
LAB CHRGS
FY 00!01 PI GRANT %'S
97%
51%
54%
100% 9%
19%
100% 100%
ACCOUNT
OBJ CODES/ACCTS
2 .:..
TOTALS
101
510100
14,772
17,424
7,311
39,507
109
511000
2,785
3,204
1,344
_
7,333
2_08
5,174
5,174
209
_520001
520030
1,077
290
2,663
20_,000
24,030
21220040
_ _ 60
60
241
520090
200
1,000
380
242
520100
_
4_8_3_
1,832
3,592
_
180
-___3_00__________4,5_27___
7,587
.
243
520110
500_
_
525
_1,500_
2,000
1,202
---- -
-------
244
520_120_
_
4_00
_
735
315
1,00.0
2,331
_
2,1_5_1
6,932
245
52_01_30
420
500
_
920
----------
301
310
530000
530070.
3,530
.107
_
2,55_7
--- ---315
__
2,316
- -- ---------500
3,837
6,585
- - ----
--
1,307
- ..._ 5,000
----
2,525
- . _ _ .. -
----------
- -
22,657
5,922
328
530140
500
500
333
530170_
50
_
_50
347
_
530230
375
1,000
1,375
353
547010
968
525
1,050
2,500
1,649
2,000
_
8,692
362
530250
405
95
260
1,000
300
450
_
2,450
507
5_
4,250
3,060
7,310
758
3005005_0
510
1,647
2,318
_ _
3,965
75§1
548120
_
384
455
190
1,029
TOTALS
27,000
5,000
10,000
15,000
38,000
1 37,000
1 16,0001
3,600
1 151,600
9/8/00 PI BUDGT APPROP ESTYTD GRANT BALANCES
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $151,600 FROM THE UNRESERVED BALANCE IN THE
NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND AS STATE FISCAL YEAR
2000-2001 PROGRAM INCOME TO FUND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH,
LABORATORY, AND NURSING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD
SEPTEMBER 1,2000 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDA1NED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION I. That $151.600 from the unreserved balance in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants
Fund as State Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Program Income to fund environmental health. laboratory, and
nursing sen'ices for the period September 1. 2000 through August 31, 2001.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members. copy attached,
the City Council (1) finds and deciares an emergency due to the need for irrtmediate 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
AreROVED ,~ 4~h,~ ;2~ 2000
James R. Bray, J~. '
City. Attorney
By:
Assistant City Attorne.x
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
September 26, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
1. Amending Resolution No. 024159 and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
accept the amended Federal Aviation Administration Grant number 3-48-0051-31-00,
contingent upon receipt of the grant offer, in the amount of up to $3.1 million for the
Terminal Apron Improvements project.
ISSUE: The new terminal concourse will require the construction of commercial apron
adjacent to the new terminal and south of the existing apron to maintain compliance with
the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
requirements. The Aviation Department submitted a grant application to the FAA and was
subsequently informed by the FAA that there is a possibility of discretionary funding
becoming available for this project in the amount of up to $3.1 million from the federal FY
00/01 budget. Total funding for this project would be up to $3.1 million from FAA
discretionary grant(s), if offered. The City's 10% portion of total funding for this project,
$344,445, is available as follows: $310,445 from the Airport Revenue Bonds, Series A, and
$34,000 from the 4621 PFC fund. This project has been included in an amended PFC
application that is currently pending and, if approved, would allow for reimbursement of the
General Airport Revenue Bonds with PFCs. A resolution to accept the grant(s), if offered,
is required by the FAA. The grant, if offered, must be signed and retumed to the FAA by
September 29, 2000. This is an amendment to a previous Resolution approved by Council
that authorized the City Manager to accept an $800,000 FAA grant for this project.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval ofthe Resolution as presented.
In erim Director of Aviation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Exhibit A. Background Information
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
September 26, 2080
BACKGROUND:
As part of the approved plan to reconstruct the Terminal Building, a new concourse will be built
south of the existing Terminal and on top of the existing Commercial Apron. Construction of the
Terminal Apron will be completed in phases to accommodate the terminal building construction.
The Commercial Apron will also be extended by approximately 40 feet to the south and the existing
apron taxilane will be relocated. Airfield lighting and signage will be relocated, utilities adjusted,
drainage storage capacity increased (DA-DEF), and new pavement markings applied. Apron
surrounding the new concourse will be reconstructed, extending 50 feet from the building, to meet
NFPA, other code, and drainage requirements. Additional apron pavement areas include new
aircraft parking positions (up to a B727-200 critical aircraft), areas affected by terminal building
demolition, and operations areas to accommodate airline/airport equipment and emergency
vehicles. Apron lighting will be relocated and coordinated with the new Terminal Building. The East
Access Road construction and triturator relocation will also be accomplished.
Impacts of the necessary and FAA-approved new Terminal building construction on the
adjacent Commercial Apron and aircraft operating areas require immediate action. The
Terminal Building will encroach upon the safety requirements of the existing taxilane. The
apron extension to the south is required to provide safe aircraft push and power-back
operations from the new gate positions and to maintain airfield capacity. The replacement
Terminal Building cannot open without constructing portions of apron between the new terminal
building and the existing apron. Replacement of apron pavement surrounding the Terminal
Building is necessary due to utility installation and NFPA code compliance. This includes
maintaining a minimum slope requirement away from the building and matching existing apron
grades. New apron pavement to the north is required for aircraft parking positions. Existing
pavement at the baggage makeup area will require replacement upon completion of
construction activities, and the new pavement must meet drainage requirements. New
pavement is required over grass and demolition areas, including the baggage inbound area, to
provide for airportJairline operations. Apron Lighting must be relocated to provide sufficient
coverage across the new apron area. The necessary lighting will require moving five existing
and installing one new pole and is needed to provide essential coverage to secure the safety of
the aircraft. Construction of the East Access Road will alleviate the current substantial ground
radio traffic, increased workload on the FAA Air Traffic Controllers and the potential FOD
contamination. It will also help to decrease the potential for incursions, incidents, and accidents
between ground vehicles and aircraft. Expansion of the apron, and the new Terminal Building
itself, will increase the storm water runoff into an existing problematic area (installed in 1958),
and therefore will require increased flow and storage capacities to meet 25-year storm
requirements to the area south of the Commercial Apron (DA-DEF). The existing triturator
located on the commercial apron will need to be removed and a new one installed due to the
new aircraft apron.
Airfield Lighting Improvemen's, Phase 1
This project, consisting of four portions, is cdtical to the successful completion of the new FAA
ATCT/TRACON facility, which is currently under construction and about 65% complete, and the
Corpus Christi International Airport Reconstruction Project that is also currently under
construction. These two projects were linked by different safety concerns that necessitated the
concurrent construction. The ALCS portion of this project is necessary to enable the ATC
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personnel to remotely operate the airfield and approach lighting systems. The beacon is
mandated under 14 CFR Part 139 and its relocation is required because it is currently situated
atop the ATCT "cab" which must be removed to prevent a line-of-sight problem from the new
ATCT "cab". The replacement airfield emergency generator is necessary because the airport
has reached a point where the load on our existing airfield generator is at its maximum capacity
during power outages and, with the planned extension of Runway 13/31, will be insufficient to
support the emergency power requirements. Federal participation in funding the actual project
construction will be requested as Phase 2 during the first quarter of Federal FY 2001. The
Request For Proposal (RFP) process was utilized in selecting the firms that were subsequently
invited to make presentations to the selection committee. The committee selected IMDC as the
most qualified and negotiated the contract amount.
A single construction contract will be bid for the apron work, East Access Road construction and
the triturator relocation. A separate bid will be awarded for the apron lighting project. The work
will be executed to coordinate with the terminal construction phasing. Award of the apron
construction contract will permit all aidines to move into the newly constructed concourse prior
to complete demolition of the existing concourses and will minimize disruptions to passenger
flow. It will also relieve aircraft operational congestion on the west commercial apron by
providing additional maneuvering area. The Terminal Apron Reconstruction is necessary to
commission the new Terminal Building and maintain existing design and safety standards
(Group IV), safe and efficient aircraft operations, and existing airfield capacity.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION
1. May 23. 2000 - Motion to authodze City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
architectural/engineering services contract with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. and Associates, Inc.
in the amount of $180,700 related to the Terminal Apron Construction, Terminal
Reconstruction, and Lift Station Retocation projects. (M2000-153)
August 15. 2000 - Resolution No. 024159 authodzing City Manager to accept Federal
Aviation Administration Grant Number 3-4-0051-31-00, contingent upon receipt of the grant
offer, in the amount of $800,000 for the Terminal Apron Improvements Project.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION
Council agenda items will be prepared to accept future grants, appropriate the monies and award
the construction contracts.
BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEW: The resolution to accept the grant offer was reviewed and
recommended by the Airport Board on August 16, 2000.
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RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 024159 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT THE AMENDED FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT NUMBER 3-48-0051-31-00,
CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF THE GRANT OFFER, IN THE
AMOUNT OF UP TO $3.1 MILLION FOR THE TERMINAL APRON
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Resolution No. 024159 is amended to authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to accept the mended Federal Aviation Adminiswation Grant Number 3-48-0051-31-00,
contingent upon receipt of the grant offer, in the amount of up to $3.1 million for the Terminal
Apron Improvemems Project.
ATTEST:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neat, Jr., Mayor
Legal form approved ~ ~ i~ , 2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
Lis~a~gu~ilar~'~'v'''
Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM:
September 22, 2000
Resolution approving the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Contract between Texas
Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and the Corpus Christi Transportation Policy
Committee (the "MPO") and the City of Corpus Christi ("City") as Fiscal Agent for the
MPO; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract on
behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal Agent, with the contract having a term not to exceed
45 days beginning October 1, 2000.
Resolution approving the Fiscal and Personnel Management Agreement between the
City of Corpus Christi ("City") and the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization Transportation Policy Committee (the "MPO") for the City to provide fiscal
and personnel management assistance to the MPO by acting as Fiscal Agent; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal
Agent, with the contract having a term not to exceed 45 days beginning October 1,
2000.
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The MPO has had under discussions for a number
of months a new contract with the TXDOT. TXDOT has offered a standard form of
contract that the Department is proposin9 to use with all MPOs. The contract
specifically requires that an independent fiscal agent be party to the contract. During
the same period, the MPO has had under significant discussions a fiscal agent
contract with the City of Corpus Christi.
While a number of issues have been resolved, a number still remain. However, the
existing MPO TXDQT contract expires on September 30, 2000. At the latest MPO
meeting on September 18, 2000, the MPO Board and TXDOT, at the suggestion of
Ms. Neblett, representing the RTA, decided to move forward with the three-party
contract with the MPO, the fiscal agent, and TXDOT, as well as the MPO fiscal agent
(City of Corpus Christi) contract for a 45-day period starting October 1, 2000. In
conjunction with this action, City staff recommended that attorneys for the MPQ
members meet jointly to work out the remaining issues. In order for the contracts to
be executed, the City Council, representing the City, both as a member of the MPO
and fiscal agent, must approve execution of the contract.
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RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Council authodze execution of the
contracts in order that there not be a lapse in contract authority from TXDOT to the
region. During the 45-day contract period, the City Attorney's office will convene one
or more meetings with legal representatives from the other MPO members to
attempt to resolve these issues.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("TX. D. O. T." ) AND
THE CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE (THE "MPO") AND
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE MPO; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS MPO FISCAL AGENT, WITH THE
CONTRACT HAVING A TERM NOT TO EXCEED 45 DAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2000.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation ("Tx. D. O. T." ) requires that
a Transportation Planning Contract between Tx. D.0.T. and the Corpus Christi
Transportation Policy Committee (The "MPO") and the City of Corpus Christi as Fiscal
Agent for the MPO be executed so that Federal and State funds can be used to construct
highway projects in the area covered by the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Contract between Tx.
D.O.T. and the Corpus Christi Transportation Policy Committee (the "MPO") and the City
of Corpus Christi as Fiscal Agent for the MPO is approved; and the City Manager, or His
Designee, is authorized to execute the Contract on behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal Agent,
with the Contract having a term not to exceed 45 days beginning October 1, 2000.
AllEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
LEGAL FORM APPROVED September 22, 2000
JAMES R. BRAY, JR.
CITY ATTORNEY
By: Doyle~Senior Assistant City Attorney
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A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE FISCAL AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ("CITY") AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY
COMMITTEE (THE "MPO") FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE FISCAL AND PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO THE MPO BY ACTING AS FISCAL AGENT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AS MPO FISCAL AGENT, WITH THE
AGREEMENT HAVING A TERM NOT TO EXCEED 45 DAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2000.
Whereas, the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation
Policy Committee (the "MPO") has requested that the City of Corpus Chdsti ("City") provide
fiscal, personnel, and property management services for the MPO; and
Whereas, the City, as one of the five parties to the Designation Agreement
designating said Transportation Policy Committee as the MPO, has determined that it is
in the public interest to assist the MPO in securing funds for transportation planning
purposes in the urbanized area by providing fiscal and personnel management assistance
to the MPO by acting as Fiscal Agent for the MPO;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the Fiscal and Personnel Management Agreement between the
City of Corpus Christi ("City") and the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Policy Committee (the "MPO") is approved; and the City Manager, or His
Designee, is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City as MPO Fiscal
Agent, with the Agreement having a term not to exceed 45 days beginning October 1,
2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
LEGAL FORM APPROVED September 22, 2000
JAMES R, BRAY, JR.
· DoylJe~CC~urtis, Senior Assistant City Attorney
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ORDINANCE STATUS
AGENDA ITEM:
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase property located at 2031
Agnes Street for the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc. DIBIA South Texas
Institute for the Arts to add a multi use recreational area. The amount allocated for
this purpose is $15,000.
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the "First Amendment to
Lease Agreement" with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc. DIB/A the South
Texas Institute for the Arts providing for the lease of two properties from the City for
consideration of one dollar per year for the purpose of developing a youth activities
park and to provide bus access to the Antonio E. Garcia Education Center, and
providing for the automatic renewal of the lease term for an additional ten years; and
providing for publication.
FIRST READING:
August 22, 2000
Passed:
FINAL READING:
8-0
(Melody Cooper - absent)
September 26, 2000
COMMENTS:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: August 22, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase property located
at 2031 Agnes St. for the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc./dba South Texas
Institute for the Arts to add a multi use recreational area. The amount allocated
for this purpose is $15,000.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the "First
Amendment to lease agreement" with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc./dba
South Texas Institute for the Arts forthe lease of two properties from the City for
consideration of one dollar per year for the purpose of developing a youth activities
park and to provide bus access to the Antonio E. Garcia Education Center, and
providing for the automatic renewal of the lease term for an additional ten years;
and providing for publication,
ISSUE: Amend current lease agreement between the Corpus Christi Art Foundation,
Inc./dba South Texas Institute for the Arts and the City of Corpus Christi.
PRIOR: On May 9, 2000, the City Council adopted its FY2000 Consolidated Annual Action
Plan for Community Planning and Development Programs totaling $8,056,562 that includes
$6,093,562 forthe CDBG Program (M2000-139). Furthermore, on July 7, 1992, the City
Council authorized a lease agreement between the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, I nc./dba
South Texas Institute for the Arts and the City of Corpus Christi (Ord.021424).
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to
amend current lease with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc./dba South Texas Institute
for the Arts.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to amend
current lease with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc./dba South Texas Institute for the
Arts. .V~~r~,~
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information
Assistant City Manager
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2000, the City Council adopted its FY2000 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan for Community Planning and Development Programs totaling
$8,056,562 that includes $6,093,562 for the CDBG Program (M2000-139). The Council
approved the acquisition of property which would require the City to purchase property
adjacent to the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc./dba South Texas Institute for the Arts.
The current lease period will continue through September 5, 2002, and will automatically
renew for an additional term often years effective immediately upon the termination date
of the original term, unless either party provides written notice to the other party at least 60
days prior to the termination date, of its intent not to renew. The Corpus Chdsti Art
Foundation, Inc./dba South Texas Institute for the Arts will provide the approximately
$15,000 of additional funding required for the acquisition. The amount required will be
determined by an independent appraisal.
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Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc.ldba South Texas Institute for the Arts
First Amendment to Lease Agreement Summary
IV.
V.
VI.
VIi.
IX.
ALLO CATI O N:
$15,000 - FY2000 CDBG
$ 30,000 - FY1999 CDBG
BUDGET:
Property acquisition - $ 30,000 (approximately)
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
To purchase property located at 2031 Agnes,
Lots & 5, Block 5, Lawnview Annex, according to
the map or replat thereof recorded in Vol. 4,
Page 12 and Vol. A, Page 13, map records,
Nueces County, Texas.
USE OF FACILITIES: Multi use recreational area
LEASE PERIOD:
Until September 5, 2002, lease may be renewed
LESSEE'S RESPONSIBILITY:
Develop youth activities park.
Operate facility for the purpose of maintaining a cultural arts center to be
opened to the public at least eight hours per day for five days of each week.
Indemnifying and holding City harmless.
Complying with all laws, ordinances, regulations, and code of federal, state,
county, city, and other governmental agencies applicable to property and
programs offered.
Acquire and maintain the following insurance coverages: General Liability Insurance
Property Insurance for full replacement value
Builder's Risk Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance
OTHER PROVISIONS: It is understood and agreed between the parties that all
other terms, conditions, provisions, and covenants in the Lease, not consistent
herewith, remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and reaffirmed.
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS: Modifications which do not change the essential
scope and purpose of the lease agreement may be approved by the City Manager.
TERMINATION: In the event that Lessee does not meet one of the national
objectives of the CDBG program, then Lessee will reimburse all CDBG funds not
meeting national objectives to the City.
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ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
THE "FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT" WITH THE
CORPUS CHRISTI ART FOUNDATION, INC. D/B/A THE SOUTH TEXAS
INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OF TWO
PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY FOR CONSIDERATION OF ONE
DOLLAR PER YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A YOUTH
ACTIVITIES PARK AND TO PROVIDE BUS ACCESS TO THE ANTONIO
E. GARCIA EDUCATION CENTER, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF THE LEASE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TEN YEARS; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City' Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute the "First
Amendment to Lease Agreement" with the Corpus Christi Art Foundation, Inc. d/b/a The South
Texas Institute for the Arts, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein,
providing for the lease of two additional properties from the City for consideration &one dollar per
year for the purpose of developing a youth activities park and to provide bus access to the Antonio
E. Garcia Education Center, and providing for the automatic renewal of the Lease term for an
additional ten years.
SECTION 2. This First Amendment to Lease Agreement shall become effective upon the
expiration of 60 days following its date of final adoption by the City Council.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Ch~sti.
BmordO0 103
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2000 BOND TSSUE
City, of Corpus Christi
Sales Tax Propositions
· A 4-A Corporation will be created that will have primary responsibility for
administration of the sales tax funding for the approved sales tax propositions.
This Corporation will consist of a five member Board of Directors who:
- will be appointed by the City Council
- will serve a two years term
- will choose their president annually from among their members
The Board will make recommendations to the City Council, who, by state statute,
will be responsible for final approval of the by-laws, program and budget
recommendations.
· The Corporation will issue all bonds.
· Funds for each project will be kept in separate funds.
between the funds.
· Sales tax bonds cannot be paid by property taxes.
Money cannot be moved
· The current local and state sales tax rate is 7.875 percent. If all three issues pass,
the local and state sales tax rate will be 8.25 percent.
if approved, the increase in the sales tax will be imposed for 25 years for the arena
and the seawall propositions, and for 12 years for the economic development
proposition.
· Impact on a $100 purchase:
Current Sales Tax Paid:
Projected Tax Paid:
$ 7.88
$ 8.25
Difference on $1~20 purchase: 37 cents
· Each 1/8-Cent Sales Tax increase will generate approximately $3.8 million yearly
1/8-Cent Sales Tax Increase
Seawall Repairs
$ 43,425,600
Seawall and Madna Repair Areas
Length (to.)
Art Museum Bulkhead 210
North Beach 4,020
Marina 3,600
T-Heads/L-Head 3,460
McGee Beach 1,500
Why Do We Need Our Seawall?
· Major component of tidewater flood protection system that protects over $400
million in downtown property value
· Essential for further downtown revitalization and new development, as well as to
protect existing commercial business activity
· Serves as the City's focal point and a major tourist facility for hundreds of thousands
of visitors and conventioneers. Major element in contributing to visitor related sales
tax receipts
· Functions as an entertainment platform for local citizens, and visitors, for major
events such as Buccaneer Days, Bayfest, parades, sailing regattas, Fourth of 3uly
fireworks display, powerboat races and other community events
Current Problems
· Soil loss under the seawall has created voids along its entire length
· ~mber piles are decayed
· There are noticeable large cracks in almost all of the 40-foot long concrete panels
that make up the seawall
· Sheet piling used to support the front of the seawall has corroded
· The seawall is under-designed by today's standards
· The 60-year old structure has had very limited repair during its life
· The strength of the structure is rapidly deteriorating
Seawall Proposal
· A five year multi-phase approach to construction will be implemented
· U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reviewed the proposed repairs, and concurs that
the repairs are essential and reflect sound engineering judgement
· If the structure is not repaired now, future repairs will be substantial and much
more costly, especially if carried out after a major storm
1/8-Cent Sales Tax Tncrease
Multi-Purpose Arena Facility
$ 25,000,000-35,000,000
Current Facilities
· Memodal Coliseum was dedicated in 1953, with approximately 2,600 fixed seats
and a seating capacity for only 5,400 seats.
· Since opening, Memodal Coliseum has received limited refurbishmerit. ,
· A variety of events are held in Memorial Coliseum, induding hockey, consumer
shows, conventions, concerts, basketball and other sports, and family shows.
· An ice hockey franchise was established in Corpus Chdsti in 1998, with a five year
agreement for the use of Memorial Coliseum.
· The lease specifies that the hockey team makes the facility available for certain an-
nual events that have been held in Memorial Coliseum, such as the Buccaneer Days
Rodeo, creating difficulties related to covering or even removing the ice.
· Corpus Christi has the smallest arena in the Western Professional Hockey League
but has the sixth highest average attendance and the highest occupancy at
percent overall in the 1999/2000 season.
Needs --
· Between 1995 and 2000, the population in Corpus Christi increased by five percent,
]If this growth rate continues, population is projected to be 400,000 by 2005.
· The City does not have the facilities needed to support larger conventions and more
entertainment events. -
· Facilities are needed to accommodate both large sporting and entertainment events
and smaller local groups.
· Although attendance at Corpus Christi hockey games increased by an average of
400 per game over the first year of operation, the size of the arena prevents any
further increases in attendance.
Proposed Multi-Purpose Arena Facility """
· The proposed facility will provide capacity for 8,000 to 10,000 seats, including
retractable floor seating and premium box seating.
· · The facility will provide avenue for a wide range of activities including sports
' ": events, concerts, conventions, trade shows and g~aduations. -..i:~!~i '.:..~, '
* The proposed facility, which will be located ~ear the cOnvenUon cent~';.:'iwill ~St
"approximately $35 million dollars and take approximately .two years to construct.
· The arena will be managed by a professional management comp*~ny to ensure ag-
, .' - gressive marketing and operational experienCe'~ '~.--:~.:.~: i::.~::"::" *'-:-'~ !:'~.
· ~ additional to rental revenue and ticket sales, other sources of revenue' include
. box seats, advertising, naming fights, ~Oncess[ons~ and parldng .... -. '. '; ' ' '
· An analysis by PKF Consulting .shows the project .to be economically feasible,
generating income to offset operating costs and new economic activity for the area.
1/8-Cent.Sales Tax increase
Economic Development
Purpose
· To create new jobs in Corpus Christi
Guidelines
· "Best practices" which have proven to be successful in other communities will be followed.
· Funds will go directly to support the creation of new jobs.
· No more than :10 percent will be spent on administration.
· Funds not spent at the end of the fiscal year will be carried over to the next year and
retained within the Corporation reserves.
· Funds WTLL NOT be spent on Packery Channel.
· Funds WILL NOT be spent on convention or toudsm marketing programs OR the other sales
tax items.
Program Specifics
Resources ~om [fi/s program will be made available to support.'
1. Recruitment of businesses and industries from outside the region into the Corpus
Christi area
This may include:
- marketing to specific companies that are considering relocation
- acquisition/development of land or buildings used by the business
- provision of infrastructure improvements
- direct subsidies to defray or reduce costs of relocation
- assistance with secudng financing or reducing costs of financing
- assistance with job training programs to ensure a skilled workforce
2. Facilitating the expansion and growth of existing businesses within Corpus Christi
This may include:
- acquisition/underwriting of land or buildings needed for expansion
- provision of infrastructure improvement necessary to support expansion
~ direct assistance in securing finandng or reducing costs of financing
- assistance with job training programs
3. FacilitaUng the entrepreneurial opportuniUes within Corpus Christi, and providing
direct assistance and support to start up businesses, with emphasis on those in
technology and growth industries who pay competffive wages and provide
comprehensive bene;;L~.
This may include:
- development of business incubator facilities & complexes
- assistance in securing financing or redudng costs of financing
- marketing incubator facilities to entrepreneurs interested in st~r~-up ventures
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING (,City Council Action Date: September 26, 2000)
Case No. 0800-07, Gary L. Martin: A change of zoning from an "FR" Farm-Rural District to art
"R-1B" One-family Dwelling District on 4.99 acres out of the Manano L. De Herrera Grant, Abstract No. 606,
located adjacent and north of the Spring Creek Drive terminus.
Plannin~ Commission and Staff's Recommendation (08/30/00): Approved.
Requested Council Action: Approval of the "R-1B" Dislrict and adoption of the attached ordinance.
Puroose of Recluest: To develop a 10-lot single-family development.
Summarv: The applicam has requested a change of zoning from an "F-R' Fann Rural District to an "R-1B" One-
family Dwelling District in order to develop a 10-lot single-family residential subdivision with the continuation of a
local street, Spring Creek Drive. The proposed subdivision, known as Spring Estates would be an expansion of the
abutting "R-1B'~ District to the south. The existing "F-R" District permits single-family development, but requires a
minimum lot size of five (5) acres.
Applicant's Position: The applicant concurs with Planning Conmussion and Staffs recommendation.
Notification: Prior to the date of this memorandum, thirteen (13) notices were mailed to the property owners within
a 200-foot radius, of which none ~vere returned in favor or in opposition. The 20% rule is not in effect.
Director of Planning
MGfMS/er
Attachments:
1 ) Zoning Report Pages 2-8
2) Comments Received Page 9
3) Planning Cotmmssion Minutes Page 10
4) Ordinance Pages 11-13
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CITY COUNCIL
ZONING REPORT
Case No.:
Planning Commission
Hearin~ Date:
Map No.:
Applicant:
Legal Descrintion/Location:
0800-07
August 30, 2000
44-12 & 45-9 (MSD)
Gary L: Martin
Being 4.99 acres out of the Mafiano L. De Herrera Grant, Abstract No. 606, located adjacent and
north of the Spring Creek Drive terminus.
Area of Request:
Lot(s) Area:
Current Zoning:
Request:
Current Use of Property:
Purnose of Recluest:
Zoning Change Requested Due
to Notice of Violation: Not applicable.
Adjacent Zoning:
North. East - "F-R" Farm-Rural District
South - "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District and outside city limits
West - "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District
Ariacent Land Use:
North, West - Undeveloped land.
South - Single-family residences and golf course ~vith club house.
East - Undeveloped land and a single-family residence.
4.99 acres
22.086 acres
"F-R" Farm-Rural District
"R~ 1B' One-family Dwelling District
Undeveloped land.
To develop a 10-1ot single-family development.
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Zoning Report
Case No. 0800-07 (Gary L. Martin)
Page 2
Number of Residential Units Allowed:
"F-R" - 1 unit (1 unit per 5 acres)
"R-1B" - 36 units (7.28 d~velling units per acre)
Estimated Traffic Generation:
Single-family residence (detached) - 10 average weekday vehicle trip ends per dwelling unit x 36
dwelling units = 360 average weekday vehicle trip ends.
Adiacent Streets/Classification:
a) Spring Creek Drive - local
Ri~ht-of-Wav Design
Current:
a) 50-foot fight-of-way with a 28-foot back-to-back paved section.
Platreed:
a) Same as current.
1996 Traffic Count (24-hour. weekday. non-directional):
a) None available.
Zoninl~ Historv of Property:
In December 1999, as pan of a larger area, the subject property ~vas annexed into the City and zoned
an "F-R" District.
Recent Surrounding Zoning Cases:
In December 1999, the areas north and east of the subject property were annexed into the City and
zoned an "F-R" District.
In December 1999, the area along the south side of the Nueces River and north of Santa Gemdis
Drive and west of the subject property, ~vas annexed into the City and zoned an "F-R" District.
In June 1996. the residential lots along Santa Gemdis Drive and along the north side of Beal Drive
and west of the subject property were annexed into the City and zoned a "R-1B" District.
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Zoning Report
Case No. 0800-07 (Gary L. Marun)
Page 3
Zonin~ Inventory:
The subject property is part of a 69.52-acre tract of land that is zoned an "F-R" District and remains
undeveloped except for one single-family residence. West of the subject property, there is an
undeveloped area also zoned an "F-R" District and containing 22.52 acres. South and west of the
subject property, there are 1,044.77 acres of land zoned an "R-1B" District and predominantly
developed with single-family residences.
Plannina Staff Analysis:
General Characteristics and Backwound: The appli_cant has requested a change of zoning
from an "F-R" Farm Rural District to an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District in order to
develop a 10-lot single-family residential subdivision with the continuation of a local street,
Spring Creek Drive. The proposed subdivision, known as Spring Estates (see attached map)
would be an expansion of the abutting "R-1B" District to the south. The existing "F-R'
Dismet permits single-family development, but requires a minimum lot size of five (5) acres.
Conformiw to the Comurehensive Plan and Land Use ComuatibiliW: Overall, the
Comprehensive Plan Elements can be supportive of the requested "R~IB" District. The
Northwest Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to
develop with low-density residential uses. As requested, the "R-1B" District is consistent__
with the Plan's recommended land use.
Potential Housin~ Density: An "F-R" District permits a density of one dwelling unit for each
five (5) acres or one trait on the subject property provided it contains five (5) acres. The
"R-1B" District permits a density of 7.26 dwelling units per acre or 36 units on the subject
property. The proposed 10-lot subdivision is within the density limit oft he "R~ 1B" Dislrict.
Heiv_hUBulk/Setbacks/Etc,: The are no setback requirements or building height limitations
in the "F-R" District. The "R-1B" District requires a liont yard setback of 25 feet with a side
and rear yard setback of five (5) feet each. Buildings in the "R-1B" District are limited to
a height of 35 feet not to exceed three (3) stories.
Signage: The "F-R" District does not permit any signs unless to advertise products grown
on the property. Signs in the "R~tB" District are limited to one walI sign not to exceed one
square foot.
Traffic: The proposed 10-1ot residential subdivision is estimated to generate approximately
100 dally vehicle trip ends. This traffic MI1 access directly to an existing local street, Spring
Creek Drive. The amount of traffic generated from the proposed subdivision will not
advers{ !y impact the adjacent residential area.
ParkingjScreenin~: Residential development is required to provide 1,5 off°street parkinF'
spaces for each one bedroom dwelling unit or two (2) off-street parking spaces for eack
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Case No. 0800-07 (Gary L. Martin)
Page 4
dwelling unit containing two (2) bedrooms or more. Compliance with the off-street parking
regulations will be required during the permitting phase. A standard screening fence is not
required for residential development.
Costs to City: Development of the infrastructure within the proposed subdivision will be at
the developer's expense. There are no anticipated costs to the City.
Platting: The subject property is a portion of a lot and will require platting before a bnilding
permit can be issued. A residential subdivision has been submitted to the Staff.
Pros: (Ideas in support of the request.)
a)
The requested "R-1B" District is consistent with the Noahwest Area Development Plan's
adopted future land use map.
b) The requested "R-1B" District is an expansion of the adjacent "R-1B" District to the south.
Cons: (Ideas in support of maintaining the current zoning.)
a) None.
Staff Recommendation:
Approval.
Attachments:
Zoning and Ownership Map
Ownership List
Northwest Area Location Map
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ABSTRACT 606
~ECES RIVER
F-R
MARIANO LOPEZ
F-R
CITy OF CO,~g~../S CHRIST/
WOOD
3
PARCEL
F-R
22
s \\
RIVER HILLS GOLF COURSE
O.C.L.
MARIANO LOPEZ DE HERRERA GRANT
* - Property Owner in Favor
,,~,=~ ,, X Property Owner Opposed
See Comments on Page(s) ~1
Lll 3C)0 4-q50 ~ Owners within 200 feet listed on oftached ownership ~ist
CASE ZOSO0-O7 s~ ~ ~ 7,az~_~,;> ?
OWNERSHIP LIST
CASE NO. 0800-07
APPLICANT:
GARY L. MARTIN
14317 FM 624 78410
1
336005490300
NUECES COUNTY TRUSTEE
2
336005490305
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
3
336005510000
RIGO CORP
4
496300007001
WOOD RIVER PROPERTY
5
961800000000
WOOD RIVER COMMUNITY ASSO
6
982100010400
ROD JOSEPH RICHARD ET UX
7
982100010410
HICKLE LOUIS J JR
2
982100440010
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
8
983000050010
WOOD RIVER PARTNERS
9
983000050020
ARNOLD BRADLEY DEAN AND
10
983000050030
KRUSZKA PAUL S
11
983000050040
BEARDEN HOMES INC
12
983000050050
PARKER J B ET UX CAROLYN
2
983000050100
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
13
336005490455
MARTIN GARY L
SP
336005490455
MARTIN GARY L
REPRESENTATIVE:
PATRICK VETETO
RVE, INC.
P. 0. BOX 2927 78403-2927
ON THE NUECES RIVER
CR 69
4225 RIVER HILLS
RIVERVIEW
4220 CLEAR FORK
4330 SPRING CREEK
4334 SPRING CREEK
4333 SPRING CREEK
14702 SANTA GERTRUDIS
14706 SANTA GERTRUDIS
14710 SANTA GERTRUDIS
14714 SANTA GERTRUDIS
14718 SANTA GERTRUDIS
SANTA GERTRUDIS
14317 FM 624
14317 FM 624
ARTURO ALMENDARIZ, SUPT. J. PHIL BERRY
CALALLEN I.S.D. WOODRIVER COMMUNITY ASSN.
4205 WILDCAT DR. 78410 10710 WESTWOOD DR. 78410
NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. JAMIE DANIELS
C/O FRANK WILSON WOODRIVER HOMEOWNER'S ASSN.
P. 0. BOX 1032, 709 E. MAIN ST. 4033 WOOD RIVER DR. 78410
ROBSTOWN, TEXAS 78380-1032
JENNELL RICHTER
RECORD STAR
P. 0. BOX 1192
ROBSTOWN, TEXAS 78380
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Applicant: Gary L. Martin
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NORTHWEST AREA LOCATION MAP
POINTS OF REFERENCE LEGEND
SEE AVP X'A' FOR "TS OF REFERENCE WMES
♦ HIGH SCHOOL + HOSPITAL
aMIDDLE SCHOOL * COMMUNITY PARK
m ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I NEIGHBORHOOD P.
O.C.L.—OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ADP) BOUNDARY
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COMMENTS RECEIVED
FROM NOTICES MAILED
Case No. 0800-07
Gary L. Mmin
· Favor
X Opposed
(Note: The listed numbers correspond to the attached map.)
Notices returned from within the 200-foot notification area:
Favor: None.
Opposition: None.
Responses received from outside the 200-foot notification area:
Favor: None.
Opposition: None.
III.
Responses received from owners/applicants of subject area:
Favor: None.
Opposition: None.
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Planning Commission Minutes
August 30. 2000
Gary L. Martin: 0800-07
REQUEST:
"FR' Farm-Rural District to "R-I B" One-family Dwelling District on property being 4.99 acres
out of the Mariano L. De Herrera Grant, Abstract No. 606 and located adjacent to and north of
Spring Creek Drive
Commissioner Kelly stated that he needed to abstain from participation of the zoning case and left the
room.
Mr. Saldafia presented a slide illustration of the subject property. and the surrounding area. The subject
property is part of a 69.52 acre tract of land that is zoned an "F-R" District and remains undeveloped except for one
single-family residence. West of the subject property, there is an undeveloped area also zoned an "F-R" District and
containing 22.52 acres. South and west of the subject property, there are 1,044.77 acres of land zoned an "R-IB"
District and predominantly developed with single-family residences.
The applicant requested a change of zoning to develop a 10-lot single-family residential subdivision with
the continuation of a local street, Spring Creek Drive. The proposed subdivision, known as Spring Estates, would be
an expansion of the abutting "R-1B" District to the south. The existing "F-R" Diswict permits single-family
development. but requires a minimum Iot size of five (5) acres.
The subject property. is located within the Northwest Area Development Plan, which recommends the area
to develop with low-density residential uses. As requested, the "R-IB" District is consistent with the Plan's
recommended land use. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing.
Pat Veteto, 820 Buffalo, representing the applicant, stated that the lots will be 10,000 square feet and the
plat will be presented the Planning Commission on September I3, 2000. Mr. Veteto explained that Spring Creek
would stub onto Spring Creek Drive and have a cul-de-sac.
Public hearing was closed.
Motion by Richter, seconded by Zamom, to approve the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously
with Kelly abstaining and Salazar being absent.
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APPLICANT'S REQUEST
PLANNING COMMISSION
AND STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
GARY L. MARTIN, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE
TO A 4.99 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE MARIANO L. DE HERRERA
GRANT (ADJACENT TO WOOD RIVER UNIT 5), ABSTRACT NO. 606,
FROM "F-R" FARM-RURAL DISTRICT TO "R-1B" ONE-FAMILY
DWELLING 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 Gary L. Martin, for amendment to the
zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Corpus Chdsti;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday,
August 30, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
September 26, 2000, dudng a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers, at
City Hall, in the City of Corpus Christi, 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 1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended by changing the zoning of a 4.99 acre tract out of the Mariano L. De Herrera
Grant, Abstract No. 606, located adjacent and north of the north terminus of Spring
Creek Drive (adjacent to Wood River Unit 5) from "F-R" Farm-Rural District to "R-1 B"
One-family Dwelling District. Metes and bounds description of the subject property is
attached as Exhibit A.
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 Chdsti,
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.
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SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
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 City Council (f) 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 on this 26th day of September, 2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
City Secretary Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM September 18, 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
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MEETS & BOUNDS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
Field notes of a 4.99 acre tract out of 22.086 acres (called 22.13 acres) conveyed to Gary
L. Martin and Mina K. Martin, by deed, recorded in Document No. 943189, Official
Public Records of Nueces County, Texas.
Said 4.99 acre tract is out of a portion of the Maxiano L. De Herrera Grant, Abstract No.
606 and is described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at a 5/8" iron rod found at the westerly southeast comer of said 22.086 acre
tract and east comer of Lot 41, Block 1, Wood River Unit 5, Recorded in Volume 48,
Page 118-119, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas; for the westerly southeast comer
of this tract:
THENCE N 72053'45'' W, a distance of 163.96 feet to a point for the southwest comer of
this tract;
THENCE N 17°06'I5'' E along the west line of said 22.086 acre tract and west line of
this tract, a distance of 510.96 feet to a point at the northwest comer of said 22.086 acre
tract for the northwest comer of this tract:
THENCE N 72°08' 13" E, a distance of I97.88 feet to a point for an angle comer of said
22.086 acre tract for an angle comer of this tract:
THENCE S 84°54'24'' E, a distance of 297.58 feet to a point for the northeast comer of
this tract:
THENCE S 16°59'20" W, a distance of 459.39 feet to a point on the south line of said
22.086 acre tract for the southwest comer of this tract:
THENCE N 73°00'40" W along the south line of said 22.086 acre tract and south line of
this tract, a distance of 290.84 feet to a 5/8" iron rod found for an angle comer of this
tract:
THENCE S 16°56'20'' W, a distance of 226.32 feet to the place of BEGINNING
containing 4.99 acres, more or less.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 26, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the U. S. Department of
Health and Human Services in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Ftmd for a Metropolitan
Medical Response System; and declaring an emergency.
Issue: With the increasing threat of a mass causality or terrorist act, it is the intent and
desire of the City of Corpus Christi to form a Metropolitan Medical Response System
(MMRS). The MMRS is intended to enhance the existing health care system in order to
manage the human health consequences of a mass causality or terrorist incident involving
a nuclear, biological or chemical incident (NBC).
Financial Commitment Required of the City: No matching funds are required for this
award. The Award provides for $28,000 in Administrative cost, $258,000 for the
purchase of protection, detection and decontamination equipment; $80,000 for
pharmaceuticals that will be used in the event of a chemical or biological event; $20,000
for staff training and $14,000 for travel as required.
Background: The City has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of
Health and Human Services to participate in the Metropolitan Medical Response System
(MMRS). This program has been awarded to seventy-two other cities at this time.
The Metropolitan Medical Response is a coordinated approach to managing a large-scale
nuclear, chemical or biological event. We will be required to put together a plan for
managing an event of this type from beginning to end, including haz-mat detection, mass
decontamination and medical treatment and transport of 1000 patients to local hospitals,
followed by transport to hospitals outside our area. The plan will be comprehensive, and
include planning committees of local, state and federal agencies.
The initial award is for $400,000.00 during a base period of 18 months followed by an
optional 12 month period for $200,000.
Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the award to develop a
Metropolitan Medical Response System in order to manage a terrorist incident involving
a nuclear, biological or chemical incident.
Attachments
1. Resolution
2.
Award/Contract Summary
lol
SUMMARY OF
METROPOLITAN MEDICA RESPONSE SYSTEM (MMRS) CONTRACT
II.
Parties: City of Corpus Christi and the United States Department of Heath
and Human Services.
Activity: The City of Corpus Christi agrees to accept $400,000.00 from the
Department of Health and Human Services to perform the following activities and
pay schedule:
$20,000.00 to create an MMRS Develol~ment Plan to outline the approach
to enhanced the ability to deal with terrorist use of a weapon of mass
destruction. The Development plan will detail the proposed leadership,
membership and the geographic area the plan will cover. This phase is to
be completed ~vithin 3 months after contract award.
$40,000.00 to create a Primarv MMRS Plan for managing the human
consequences of a terrorist incident.
The plan will cover command and control; management of medical
personnel, medical supplies and equipment; patient tracking/record
keeping and augmentation of epidemiological services. This phase
is to be completed within 6 months after contract award.
A component of the plan will provide for the movement of patients
to other areas of the region or nation when the local resources are
insufficient to provide definitive health care. This phase is to be
completed within 8 months after contract award.
$60,000.00 to create a component of the MMRS Plan for responding to
and managing the health consequences of an incident resulting from the
use of a chemical. radioloo_ical, nuclear. or explosive weapon of mass
destruction.
The plan should make provisions to detect and identify the weapon
material or agent, extract the victims, administer the appropriate
antidote, decontaminate victims, triage them and provide primary
care prior to their transportation to a medical care facility.
This plan shall also include procurement and provisions of
appropriate pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies sufficient to
provide care for up to 1000 victims. This phase is to be completed
within 9 months after contract award.
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D
$120,000 to create a component of the MMRS plan to manage the health
consequences of a biological weapon of mass distraction incident.
Develop a component of the plan is to address: (1) early
recognition, (2) mass immunization/prophylaxis, (3) mass patient
care, (4) mass fatality management, and (5) environmental surety.
Develop a component for local hospital and healthcare systems
which include: (I) notification of hospitals, (2) protection from
contamination, (3) triage and initiation of treatment, (4) adequate
security, (5) availability of adequate protective equipment, (6)
pharmaceuticals and equipment, (7) able medical staff, (8)
treatment protocols.
Develop a training plan for MMRS personnel including all first
responders, EMTs, paramedics, vehicle drivers, emergency room
and other hospital personnel who will be providing care to victims
of weapons of mass destruction incident.
4. Develop Pharmaceutical and Equipment Plans.
This plan shall be completed no later than 18 months after the award of the
contact.
$160,000 upon providing monthly progress report to be submitted the 15th
of each month that describe activities undertaken the previous month. A
final report is due at the end of the 18 month contract period.
III.
F. Option I:
$200,000 to carry out remaining actions that are required to assure that the
MMRS is operational, including acquisition of pharmaceuticals and
equipment as identified, planned and approved. The final report must
constitute an assessment of response capabilities that exist now as a result
of the MMRS planning effort. This final report shall be presented no later
than 12 months from the effective date of the option period.
General Conditions:
A. Period of performance: September 15, 2000, through March 14, 2002
B. Option I for an additional 12 month period.
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $400,000 FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS
FUND FOR A METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $400,000 from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
is appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for a Metropolitan Medical
Response System.
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 on this the __ day of
,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITYOFCORPUSCHRISTI
Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
City Secretary Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED: This 15th day of September. 2000:
James R. Bray, City Attorney
By: ~ ning/g~
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Senior Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM:
September 21, 2000
A. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with the
Texas A&M University Texas Engineering Experiment Station in the amount of $25,000
for the development of an Ecotourism Website.
B. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contact with the
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $50,000 for the
development and implementation of an Ecotourism Development Plan.
ISSUE: The City of Corpus Christi was awarded a grant from the Coastal Bend Bays and
Estuaries Program to develop and implement an Ecotourism Management and
Stewardship Promotion program in partnership with the Convention and Visitors Bureau
and the Texas A&M University Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), a
component of the Texas A&M University System. Per the City of Corpus Christi's
agreement with the CBBEP, the City of Corpus Chdsti would subcontact the scope of work
to the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau and the TEES.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
Au<~ust 22, 2000 - City Council authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute a
reimbursement contract with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program for the Ecotourism
Project.
Auqust 22, 2000 - City Council approved ordinance to appropriate $75,000 from the Coastal Bend
Bays and Estuaries Program in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grant Fund for the Ecotoudsm Project.
FUNDING: The Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program awarded the City of Corpus
Christi $75,000 for the completion of the Ecotourism Management and Stewardship
Promotion project.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The contacts with the Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau and the Texas Engineering Experiment Station will expire August 31, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motions as presented.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION -
Contract Overview with Comus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau - The CVB wil]
employ an Ecotourism Coordinator to manage and coordinate the activities described
below:
The Convention and Visitors Bureau will develop an Ecotourism Advisory Committee
which will include (1) staff member from the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuades Program,
(1) staff member of Corpus Christi's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), (2) staff
members of the City of Corpus Christi, (1) staff member from Texas A&M University-
Corpus Christi, (3) staff members from (3) surrounding city agencies.
· The CVB will develop and implement of a 2-year strategic Ecotourism Development
Program, which will include:
· Coordination and promotion of regional ecotourism events,
· Development of an on-going inventory of existing and potential ecotourism sites and
programs within the Coastal Bend Region,
· Design and distribute a regional ecotourism brochure, which must be approved by
the advisory committee.
· Design and coordinate a new annual event entitled BIOBLITZ.
· Sponsor a portion of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Classic 2001 and Celebration
of Flight 2001.
· Coordinate with Dr. Robert Benson of Texas Engineering Experiment Station with
the Ecotourism Web Site.
Contract Overview with Texas Encfineerincl Exl~eriment Station - Develop and host an
Ecotourism Website. TEES will develop an Ecotourism web page which will include
ecotoudsm calendar of events, ecotourism sites to visit, outdoor activities, youth programs,
camping sites, educational information, maps, links to other Corpus Christi sites (including
the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau, City of Corpus Christi, the Coastal
Bend Bays and Estuaries Program) and web cameras streaming live video over the
internet.
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