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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
NOVEMBER 14, 2000
t2:00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE- THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE
PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council after the Presentations section. Please speak
intothemicrophonelocatedatthepodiumandstateyournameandaddress. Yourpresentationwillbelimitedtothreeminutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirigiree al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espatlol en todas tas juntas del
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_.Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact
'e City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by Senior Pastor Rick Maim, Faith Temple.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem John Longoda
Council Members:
Javier D, Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
Mark Scott
o. MINUTES:
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
1. Approval of Regular Meeting of October 31, 2000. (Attachment # 1)
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SPECIAL ACTION ITEM:
Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the Special
Election held on November 7, 2000, in the City of Corpus Christi for
the adoption of seven propositions; adopting and levying a sales and
use tax pursuant to Section 4A of The Development Corporation Act
as approved by the voters in Propositions 4 and 5. (Attachment # 2)
BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 3)
Ethics Commission
C. C. Bay Area Minority Business Opportunity Steering
Committee (MBOC)
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Weed and Seed Steering Committee
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
* 2000 Bond Issues Implementation Discussion
* Nueces Estuary Diverson Projects (Attachment # 4)
* AT&T/TCI and ClearSource Cable
Construction/Installation Processes
Television
APPROXIMATELY 2:00 P.M. - 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 AT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC (A
recording is made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.)
Si uated se dirige a la junte y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-espa~ol en la reunidn de la junta para ayudafle.
PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE,
EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL
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DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (APPROXIMATELY 2:00 P.M.)
Motion to amend prior to Second Reading ordinance designating a
certain area within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi as a
Tax Increment Financing District to be known as 'Reinvestment Zone
Number Two, City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas' establishing a board of
directors for such reinvestment zone, and other matters relating
thereto, as appreved on First Reading August 29, 2000, by reducing
the total area from 1,930.3 acres to 1,930.08 acres, and making
language corrections to Section 8 and the third recital. (Attachment
# 5)
Second Reading Ordinance - Designating a certain area within the
jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Chdsti as a tax increment financing
district to be known as "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of
Corpus Christi, Texas," establishing a Board of Directors for such
Reinvestment Zone, and other matters relating thereto. (First
Reading - 8/29/00) (Attachment # 5)
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of
Corpus Christi, Chapter 33, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions
regarding Waterfowl Hunting and providing for penalties. (Attachment
# 6)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council
will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass
an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure rather than a two
reading ordinance; or may modify the action specified. A motion to
reconsider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a
subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
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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 will be acted upon by one vote without
being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in
which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual
consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate
discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one
vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion approving the purchase of 1,000 gallons of Malathion
insecticide in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0029-01 from Van
Waters & Rogers, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas for the amount of
$22,740, based on low bid. The insecticide will be used by the Health
Department, Vector Control. Funds have been budgeted in FY00-01.
(Attachment # 7)
Motion approving the purchase of computer network equipment from
the following companies forthe following amounts in accordance with
the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total
amount of $165,363. Funds are provided through the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant. (Attachment # 8)
Kent DataComm
Austin, Texas
$56,445
Hart InterCivic
Austin, Texas
$108,918
Grand Total: $165,363
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
maintenance agreement with Cisco Systems, Inc. in the amount of
$59,171.89 for twelve months of hardware and operating system
maintenance based on sole source. (Attachment # 9)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with JSJ Services, Inc. for a total fee not to
exceed $28,140 for the OoN. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Pollywog Pond Bird Watching Sanctuary Improvements. (Attachment
# 10)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 3 for Stage 2 services to the engineering contract in
the amount of $1,640,814 with Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting
Engineers for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service
Pump Building No. 2 and Wash Water System project. (Attachment
#11)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a twenty five year lease with Texas A & M
University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) of a 71,351.28 square foot
tract of land constituting City owned right-of-way fronting Ocean Drive,
constituting a portion of Ward Island, Corpus Christi, Texas, in
consideration for the creation of a public beach and payment of an
annual rental rate of one dollar. (Attachment # 12)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to grant a
temporary construction easement for a term of eleven months to
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), going in, on,
under, over, and along a certain 16,639.92 square foot tract of land
fronting Ocean Drive, constituting a portion of Ward Island, Corpus
Christi, Texas, in consideration for the creation of a public beach and
payment of an annual rental rate of one dollar. (Attachment # 12)
Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by
Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd., developer of Lots 1-11
and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6 and 59-64, Block 116 and Lots 1-4 and
54-64, Block 216, Port Aransas Cliffs, for the installation of 83 linear
feet of an off-site 10-inch PVC sanitary sewer collect/on line.
(Attachment # 13)
Ordinance appropriating $14,441.84 in the No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund to pay developer reimbursement request
of Aransas Cliff Development Company, Ltd. for the installation of 83
linear feet of an off-site 1 O-inch PVC Sanitary Sewer Collection Line
to develop Lots 1-11 and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6 and 59-64, Block
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116 and Lots 1-4 and 54-64, Block 216, Pod Aransas Cliffs.
(Attachment # 13)
Resolution approving the transfer of $400,000 from the Sanitary
Sewer Trunk Line Trust Fund No. 4220-250410 to the Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund No. 4220-250420 in accordance with
Section V.B.6.h of the Platting Ordinance to establish sufficient funds
in the Collection Line Trust Fund to carry out the purpose of the
Platting Ordinance. (Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept funding
in the amount of $14,655 from the Flour Bluff Independent School
District E=MC2, 21't Century Grant Program to provide a structured
after school and a one Saturday a month recreation program, in
addition to a one time camping experience for junior high school
youth. (Attachment # 15)
Ordinance appropriating $14,655 from the Flour Bluff Independent
School District E=MC=, 21"t Century Grant Program in the No. 1020
General Fund to provide recreational programs at Flour Bluff Junior
High School. (Attachment # 15)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Flour Bluff Junior High
School for the City to provide an afterschool program, a one Saturday
a month recreation program, and a camping trip for school age youth
12 to 16 years of age in consideration for the payment of $14,655 and
use of Flour Bluff Junior High School facilities. (Attachment # 15)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
in the amount of $333,115 from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding eligible under the FY2000
Law Enforcement Block Grants program and to execute all related
documents. (Attachment # 16)
Ordinance appropriating $333,115 from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Police
Department; authorizing the transfer of $37,013 from the No. 6010
Law Enforcement Trust Fund to, and appropriating $37,013 in the No.
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1050 Federal/State Grants Fund as the grant match. (Attachment #
16)
Ordinance appropriating a $50,000 grant from the Texas Department
of Transportation in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for
transportation planning and related activities by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization through November 14, 2000; amending
Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 510, Executive Pay Plan, by
deleting the classification of Transportation Planning Director effective
November 15, 2000; eliminating effective November 15, 2000 the
following MPO-designated positions: one City Planner III, one City
Planner II, one GIS Systems Specialist, and one Executive Secretary.
(Attachment # 17)
Ordinance appropriating $245,310.30 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the No. 6010-21130 Law Enforcement Federal Trust Fund
and appropriating $213,442.70 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in
the No. 6010-21120 Law Enforcement State Trust Fund for law
enforcement equipment and related expenditures; amending the
FY00-01 Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 024130, to increase
appropriations by $458,753 in the No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust
Fund. (Attachment # 18)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
non-exclusive lease with San Antonio MTA, L.P., a Delaware Limited
Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, by its sole general partner,
Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., a Delaware Limited
Partnership, for the installation of several low profile antennas at the
airport to improve telecommunications signal strength within the
airport terminal building, on a month to month basis, not to exceed 12
months, in consideration of payment of $150 per month. (Attachment
# 19)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five-year lease with Jesus J. Mondragon dba
J&G Concessions for concession operations at the Greenwood
Softball Complex located near the Intersection of Greenwood Drive
and Gollihar Road, in consideration for a variable rental rate of $100
to $350 per month which is determined in relation to the number of
athletic teams registered to play two or more weeks per month.
(Attachment # 20)
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First Reading Ordinance o Amending the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 57, Vehicles for Hire, Section 57-135, Fares-
Amounts, to increase taxicab fares to $2.00 for the first one-fifth mile
and $1.00 for each additional passenger, and providing for penalties.
(Attachment # 21)
Second Reading Ordinance - Granting to TCI Cablevision of Texas,
Inc. an acceptance of an agreement relating to the cable television
franchise granted in Ordinance No. 16133, as amended, to extend
said franchise for six months in consideration of TCI providing a
franchise fee payment to City of five percent and based upon
consideration of requirements relating to the transfer of the franchise
to Texas Cable Partners, L.P. (First Reading 10/10/00) (Attachment
# 22)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the transfer of a cable
television franchise from TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. to Texas
Cable Partners, L.P,, subject to requirements. (First Reading
10/10/00) (Attachment # 22)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 0900-05, SuDchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak: A change of
zoning from an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to a "B-1A"
Neighborhood Business District on Hart Addition, Block D, being
0.895 acre out of Lot F, located on the north side of Leopard Street,
approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road. (Attachment # 23)
Plannincl Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Approval of the
"B-1A" Neighborhood Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Supchai and Mai
Ho Chanyarlak by changing the zoning map in reference to 0.895 acre
out of Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition, from "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling
District to "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan.
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
24.
First Reading Ordinance - Granting a one-year franchise extension to
Central Power and Light Company for provisions of light, heat, and
power. (Attachment # 24)
25.a.
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2001 Consolidated
Plan/Annual Action Plan that is the planning and application process
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG) programs. (Attachment # 25)
25.b.
Motion reaffirming Community Development Block Grant Program
objectives and guidelines as previously adopted by the City Council
on March 22, 1994 by Ordinance No. 021901. (Attachment # 25)
26.
Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi's Legislative Program
for the seventy-seventh session of the Texas Legislature.
(Attachment # 26)
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the
Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the
section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive
session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer.
Planned Executive Session and Related Action
Notice is given specifically that the City Council expects to go into
executive session during this meeting regarding the following
additional matter:
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding enforcement of agreement with Calallen
Independent School District (approved by City Council Motion No.
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M98-162 on May 12, 1998), with possible discussion and action
related thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding the legal ramifications ofthe conversion of Nueces
County Rural Fire District No. 1 to a Nueces County Emergency
Services District No. 1, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding claims arising from water infiltration into City Hall
and consequential effects thereof, with possible discussion and action
related thereto in open session.
REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff,'
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff,' constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brYef
discussions regarding city-related matters.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
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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.
CrI'Y COUNCIL
1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE "AS IS"
Improve Basic Services: Trash, Brush, 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 Dislxict Initiatives
· Address budget concerns and the ability to fund the program for the long-term
~'i]Bayfi'ont 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 establishment 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)
Bayfrom Convention Center Expansion
· Modify plans or identify alternative 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 quarterly meetings
· "Tax Summit"
· Explore oppommities to share in tobacco settlement dollars
Landscaping / Improvement of Entryway from Corpus Christi International 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
~ Metroeom
Crosstown Expressway
Spaceport
Medical Campus
Long-range (after the Bond Issue)
45[ 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
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
October 31, 2000
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neat Jr.
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gox~7~les
Rex A. Kinnison
Mark Scott
ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem John Longoria
Melody Cooper
Betty Jean Longoria
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Annando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ram6n
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. Stelios Sitaras, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church,
following which the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by students from Calk,
Coles, and Crossley Elementary Schools. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the
necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the
meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October
24, 2000. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Mayor Neal referred to the board and committee appointments on the day 's agenda, and the
following appointments were made:
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Dan Chapa (Reappointed)
Sister City Committee
JoAnn Canales
Commission on Children and Youth
D'yan Lopez
Mayor Neat called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Gerald Dunaway, 5061 Cascade Dr., said he has had problems with AT&T Cable tearing
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up his yard while they were installing large cable equipment them. He said them has been confusion
about the easements and he questioned the city's ability to resolve this.
Council Member Kinnison asked the City Manager to schedule a presentation about the
activities of both AT&T Cable and ClearSome. He said he has received numerous phone calls about
both companies. Council Member Colmenero concurred. Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of
Engineering Services, showed pictures of the cable pedestals being installed by AT&T, adding that
they have scheduled a meeting on November 16th to address the concerns.
Responding to Council Member Go,~les, Mr. Garcia said the franchise agreement allowed
the cable company to use the rights-of-way to power their system. Dr. Gonzales said this use of the
ROW is an abuse of private property. Mr. Garcia said the work the cable companies are performing
is within their rights and he said that for the most part they have been responsive to citizens'
concerns. He added that staff could schedule a presentation about this issue. City Attorney Bray said
there are two elements involved--one is the cable companies' ability through the franchise to install
the necessary apparatus for the operation of the system. The other is the overlying federal law
requiring cities to allow cable and telecommunications companies to install new technological
equipment. Dr. Gonzales and Mr. Colmenero reiterated their concerns about the appearance and
location of the equipment.
Ms. Delia Perez, 3703 Itaska, and Ms. Veronica Grant, 3701 Itaska, said they were protesting
the Housing Authority Board's decision to terminate H.J. Russell and Company's contract. Ms.
Grant said she had petitions from fellow Housing Authority residents who share her view, as well
as photographs of several units that became severely dilapidated under the Housing Authority's
management. Ms. Perez, another resident, said that under Russell's management, crime and
vandalism have decreased and several improvements have been made to the housing units. Mr.
Garcia said Assistant City Manager Tom Utter, the city's liaison to the Housing Authority, could
meet with Ms. Perez and Ms. Grant about their concerns.
Mr. Bob Bezdek, 6300 Ocean Dr., said he has a high level of confidence in the City Council.
He said that while occasionally he disagrees with the Council's and city staff's positions, he does
so cautiously and with respect for the hard work they do.
Ms. Gall Hoffman, 3442 Paradise Dr., commended the Council and staff for their work in
the preparation of the upcoming bond proposals, which she encouraged citizens to support.
Mr. Isaac Valencia, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, said the
union understands the city' s financial condition and did not make a request for an across-the-board
wage increase. He said they resolved the issue of the nepotism problem as well as other issues, but
there are other non-economic issues that are maresolved.
Mr. Trian Serbu, 14310 Playa Del Rey, said when the Council asks citizens to approve bond
issues, they are asking for their Irnst. However, he said several times this year the Council has voted
against the people's interests and for the interests of single large developers, most notably regarding
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Packcry Channel and the proposed new arena. He said the solid waste fee has .been raised to
supplement the General Fund, which he said is improper taxation. He said the people need to decide
those and several other issues. Mr. Kinnison said the city still does not charge citizens the actual cost
of picking up their garbage, and he said he did not know of anyone offering to come to Corpus
Cbristi to build an arena.
Ms. Debbie Lindsey-Opel, 5409 Huien, said she had the pleasure of working for the city for
10 years. She said her perspective changed somewhat with the birth of her son, and she said the
upcoming bond election is an oppommity for citizens to move this community forward for everyone,
particularly for the future of the children.
Mr. Sam Beecroft, 144 Ropes, said he supports all six bond and sales tax issues. He
commended city staff for their hard work and responsiveness.
Mr. Jimmie Till, 6034 Lost Creek, said this Council has been able to work out their
disagreements. And while higher taxes are not welcome, he said the bond proposals are needed.
Mr. Foster Edwards, 118 Alta Plaza, thanked the Council for their efforts regarding the
restructure of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, repair of the Wesley Scale Dam, construction of
the Mary Rhodes Pipeline, increased city cleanliness, proposed development of Packcry Channel,
and the bond issue. Mr. Edwards said the more he has studied the bond proposals, the more he is
convinced of their necessity.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 310 Norton, said the highway beauti~cation ordinance deals with advertising
along state-controlled roads that fall under the Highway Beaufification Act. He said according to
state and city statutes, advertisements on benches at bus stops along state-controlled roads are illegal
and encroach on the fight-of-way.
Mr. Tom Schmid, 319 Long Point, said Corpus Christi has had a strong community
atmosphere with generations of families having lived here. However, more and more young people
are moving away for better economic oppommities. He said the bond proposals can help reverse that
trend and he commended the Council and staff.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, said several people spoke against Packcry Channel during
a scoping meeting held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He said the Congressional delegates
do not represent the interests of local citizens. He said he cannot support Packery Channel.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said he is 54 years old and has lived in Corpus Christi all
his life. He discussed the importance of people not seeing themselves as victims and becoming
responsible, civic-minded citizens. He said he hopes all the bond propositions pass.
Mr. Manuel Ugues, Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said that approval of
the six bond and sales tax proposals will allow this city to offer more economic opportunities for
citizens and businesses alike. He said it is important to educate voters about the issues.
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October 31, 2000
Page 4
Mayor Neal referred to the presentation on the day's agenda regarding an update on the
authorized FY00-01 police officer positions. City Manager Garcia explained that during the budget
process, the Council decided to reduce, through attrition, two captain' s positions. The problem is that
there is an active list of people who are in position to be promoted to captain. He suggested that they
continue through this year with the existing captain's list, which will expire on April 26, 2001. He
said at that point he would make the budget cuts and not test for the captain position. He said while
this action does not require Council approval, Mr. Garcia wanted to present it to the Council since
they had deliberated about it during the budget discussions.
Mayor Neal said that eurren~y there are two vacancies in the captain's positions, and he
questioned when other vacancies may occur af~ the list expires next April. Mr. Garcia replied that
future vacancies would occur when other police captains retire, which could be over the next year
or two. He added that the officers take competitive examinations and they are ranked according to
their scores--those who rank the highest are the first to be promoted as vacancies occur.
Council Member Scott said his reaction is to oppose the City Manager' s plan. Mr. Garcia said
that to fund this proposal, Police Chief Pete Alvarez suggested using unused 911 funds, of which
there is currently a balance of about $55,000. He said there will be a savings this year as well as in
future years. Mr. Scott said the Council was told them were no more places to make reductions, and
Mr. Garcia said those unused funds have accumulated in the months since the budget was approved.
Chief Alvafez said that during the budget discussions, staff indicated that they thought
vacancies in the captains' positions would occur within a five-year period, and it jnst so happens that
two captains retired recently. Mr. Garcia said staff can proceed as originally planned in the budget,
but it creams an inequity for the people on the list who are anticipating being promoted to captain,
which could result in a lawsuit against the city. Mr. Scott asked if the work load would be shifted
to accommodate filling the captains' vacancies. Chief Alvarez said all along staff agreed that there
are too many captains, and plans are to accommodate them.
In reply to Council Member Colmenero, Mr. Garcia said staff put money aside to settle the
911 suit, which has not yet been settled. He said it appears there will be excess 911 funds for this
fiscal year, depending on when the suit is finally resolved.
Council Member Kinnison asked about the source offrinds for the next fiscal year since the
two captains' positions will have been filled. Mr. Garcia said staff will balance the Police
Depath~ent's budget during the budget process next year. He said he felt this proposal was being
driven more from an equity perspective on the part of the officers than from a legal one.
Mr. Kinnison noted that a recent study of the Police Depatm~ent concluded that there are too
many captains' positions. Mr. Valencia, President of the CCPOA, said he agreed that this proposal
was fair and equitable in light of the existing list of candidates. In addition, if substations are formed,
there will be a need for additional captains. Council Member Gonzales asked about the cost
difference for the captains' salaries once the two lieutenants are promoted; Mr. Garcia said it is
$41,000 for both.
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October 3 I, 2000
Page 5
Mr. Scott said that due to budget constraints, the Council had to eliminate other positions in
the city. He said he thought the Council should continue following the original budget plan
concerning the captains' positions, adding that he was opposed to Mr. Gareia's recommendation.
Council Member Garrett said he supports the recommendation but he was concemed about
the situation of one or two captains retiring in January. Mr. Garcia said he is proposing that staff
make the budget reduction after the current list expires. He said the proper way to make a reduction
in this level of command staff is to do so when there is no longer an active list.
Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-12). City Secretary Chapa
stated that Item 9 was withdrawn. Council members and an audience member requested that Items
4 and 6 be withheld for discussion. Mr. Chapa then polled the Council for their votes:
3. M2000-388
Motion approving a supply agreement with Wilson Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas for
approximately 52,800 feet of steel pipe ranging in size from 1" to 8" in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0012-01, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$166,908. The pipe is used by the Gas Department. The term of the contract will be 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 in FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
5. M2000-390
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase a HP 9000 N4000
Enterprise server including necessary CPU, memory, dual controller, SCSI drives, and
related peripheral computer equipment from Texas Depta u~ent of Information Resources in
the mount of $240,772.59 based upon the State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
7.a. M2000-393
Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Mr. Gene Graham, developer
of Oak Terrace Estates Unit 2, for the installation of 1500 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water
grid main.
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October 31, 2000
Page 6
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024262
Ordinance appropriating $53,855.85 in the No. 4030 Water Arterial Transmission and Grid
Main Trust Fund to pay developer reimbursement request by Gene Graham for the
installation of 1500 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main to develop Oak Terrace
Estates Unit 2.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Garrett, GonTa|es, Kinrtison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and
J. Longoria absent.
M2000-394
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee m accept a grant in the amount of
$100,000 in Weed and Seed Asset Forfeiture funding from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Executive Office for Weed and Seed, for support in Weed and
Seed Silos Numbers 1 and 2.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
8.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024263
Ordinance appropriating $100,000 of Weed and Seed Asset Forfeiture Funds from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for Weed and Seed in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund, to support the Weed and Seed Sites Numbers I and 2.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kirmison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
10.a.
Motion authofimg thc City Managcr or his dcsignec to cxecutc a Master Scrviec Agrccnicnt
with Southwcstc.. Bell Tclcphonc services. Thc agreement is for a three-year period for
$257,845 per year totaling $773,535 in accordance with the Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Agrocracnt. The City will continue ,aonth to inonth tclcphonc scrvicc with ICG during the
RESOLUTION NO. 024264
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
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October 31, 2000
Page 7
Inte~ocal Cooperation Contract with Texas A&M University-Kingsville hy reducing the
mount of funding available for air quality research and planning program by $45,000 ~'om
$336,500 to $291,500, and amending the work plan.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neff, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
10.b. RESOLUTION NO. 024265
11.
12.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Contract with the Alamo Area Council of Governments in the amount of $45,000 for
creation of joint Texas near non-attainment region CAMx Photochemical Modeling Episode.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenem, Crarcett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use Privilege Agreement with a
term of eighteen months and holding over month to month thereafter terminating on the date
of final completion of the new terminal facility, with Sky Sites, Inc. to operate an advertising
services business at various locations in the Corpus Christi Intemational Airport in
consideration of 48% of gross profits or $90,000 for eighteen months, whichever is greater,
and 48% of gross profits or $5,000 a month during the holdover period, whichever is greater.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero,
Garrett, GonT~les, Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria
absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a non-exclusive lease with San
Antonio MTA, L.P. a Delaware Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, by its sole
general partner, Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership,
for the installation of several low profile antennas at the airport to improve
telecommunication signal strength within the airport terminal building, in consideration of
payment of $150 a month, commencing on the effective date of final approval by City
Council and terminating on the earlier of the date of substantial completion of the new
terminal facility located at the Airport or the eighteen month anniversary of the effective
date.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria
absent.
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October 31, 2000
Page 8
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 4, household hazardous waste quarterly collections.
Mr. Joe Kramer, Vice President of Texas Ecologists, said they operate a haTardous waste
management company in western Nueces County and they would like to bid on this contract.
Responding to Council Members Colmenem and Gonzales, Mr. Mike Ban'era, Procuremerit
and General Services Manager, said the contract was established in 1997 and was extended for two
years. He said Solid Waste Services scheduled a quarterly household baTardous waste collection on
November 18th, and staff realized that the contract for 12 events for the three-year period had
expired. Consequen~y, staff is recommending this extension to accommodate the November 18th
event and they are working on a request for proposals for a new contract. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. M2000-389
Motion approving an extension of the Household HaT~rdous Waste Quarterly Collections
Agreement with Safety Kleen, Inc. (formerly Laidlaw Environmental Services), La Porte,
Texas for an estimated quarterly expenditure of $40,000. Funds have been budgeted by the
Storm Water Department in FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
Mayor Neat opened discussion on Item 6, purchase of video equipment for the Council
Chambers. Responding to Council Member Scott, City Secretary Chapa said the new cameras will
improve the broadcast quality of the Council meetings. He said the cameras are scheduled to be
installed by the next Council meeting on November 14, 2000. He added that the funding came from
the franchise agreement with ClearSource. Mr. Chapa then polled the Council for their votes:
6.a. M2000-391
Motion to rescind purchase approved by Motion No. M2000 - 244 with The Intellisys Group
to purchase video equipment for the Council Chambers in the amount of $67,995.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
6.b. M2000-392
Motion approving the purchase of video equipment for the Council Chambers and
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October 31, 2000
Page 9
installation and integration with the current audio/video system from Visual Innovations, San
Antonio, Texas in accordance with the State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the
amount of $67,995.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
Mayor Neat opened discussion on Item 13, drainage system improvements.
Utilizing a computer presentation, Mr. Escobar said the Salt Flats drainage system lacks
sufficient hydraulic capacity to accommodate storm flows in the area, and he reviewed photographs
of past flooding there. He said the Salt Flats drainage channel serves a large portion of the northside
between the Hillcrest and Coles areas and the ship channel.
Mr. Escobar said that Phase I (for $1.5 million) consists of drainage improvements between
Leopard and Wirmebago and between Winnebago and Whea~ey beyond the D.H. Leathers housing
area. He said the project will include the installation of an additional 8x4 concrete box to improve
drainage flow; and reinforced concrete pipe, including inlets, appurtenance and a debris filter/safety
guard. The work is scheduled to take six months.
He said Phase II (for $1.4 million) of the Salt Flats drainage improvements will address the
area from WheatIcy Street to the ship channel. He said that project, which will be undertaken when
the necessary permits and environmental clearances are secured, will consist of channel
modifications to improve the flow efficiency and the possible modification of structures crossing
streets and railroads.
Responding to Council Member Coimenero, Mr. Escobar said this drainage system extends
underground to Mestina and Coke sla-eets, but eventually it will extend all the way up to Port Avenue
and Agnes Street. Ms. Valefie Gray, Stormwater Superintendent, said minimal maintenance has been
performed on the drainage system in that area. In reply to Council Member Scott, Mr. Escobar
further described the streets that will be affected.
Council Member GoBTales asked if the city will receive state funds for this project. Mr.
Escobar explained that after the state constructed Crosstown Expressway, the city was responsible
for maintaining the off-site drainage. Dr. Gonzales commented on drainage problems at Santa Fe
near Dolphin. Mr. Escobar said they are part of the minor storm drainage improvements in the
current capital improvement plan. Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Jimmie Till said he also questioned whether the state would be participating in this
project. He commented on the installation of a wall where the ditch runs down into the ship channel
to prevent water from coming up during high tides and storms. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
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October 31, 2000
Page 10
13. M2000-395
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
King Isles, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed $1,092,397 for the Salt Flats drainage system
improvements and Leopard/Brownlee drainage system improvements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Gonzales, Kinnison,
and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, Garrett, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria absent.
Mayor Neat opened discussion on Item 14, SEEDTECH program sites. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14.a. RESOLUTION NO. 024266
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Technical Assistance
Agreement with the National Urban Technology Center, Inc. for the establishment of two
SEEDTECH program sites at the Salvation Army and the Corpus Chdsti Housing Authority
premises and for the provision of custom curriculum training to site staff to facilitate the
implementation of the SEEDTECH program in exchange for the payment of $50,000 from
the Weed and Seed Grant Carryover Monies FY99-00.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, GovTales,
and Kirmison voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott absent.
14.b. RESOLUTION NO. 024267
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute 3-year lease agreements
with the Salvation Army and the Corpus Christi Housing Authority for use of six computer
workstations and supporting equipment at each site to implement the SEEDTECH program,
in consideration of the Salvation Army and the Corpus Cbxisti Homing Authority's
commitment to maintain the SEEDTECH program and to maintain and periodically upgrade
the computer equipment for the term of the lease; and providing for transfer of title of the
computer equipment at the end of the three year term to the Salvation Army and the Corpus
Christi Housing Authority in consideration of the Salvation Army and the Corpus Christi
Housing Authority's commitment to maintain the SEEDTECH program for the useful life
of the computer equipment.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neat, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
and Kinnison voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott absent.
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October 31, 2000
Page 11
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 15, assignment of a lease. City Attorney Bray
explained that the Lighthouse Restaurant was asking that their two leases with the city for the
restaurant and fuel station be transferred to Landry's Crab Shack Inc. He said Landry's intends to
close the restaurant located on the Lawrence Street T-Head for five months in order to remodel it as
a Joe's Crab Shack. He said they would still pay the minlmnm rent, which is what the Lighthouse
is paying to the city. Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Jimrole Till thanked Mr. Bill Harrison and his wife for their dedication to the Lighthouse
Restaurant over the years. He said visitors frequently want to go to the Lighthouse.
Mr. Matthew Dillick, Director of Reai Estate for Landry's Restaurants, said they will spend
about $1.2 million to retrofit that facility to eventually become "Joe's Crab Shack at the Lighthouse."
Responding to Council members' questions, Mr. Dillick said they intend to continue operating the
Landry's restaurant in the marina and Joe's Crab Shack on SPID.
Mr. Bill Harrison, 214 Bayridge, said he and his family are honored to have been part of the
Corpus Christi Marina and the city's history. Several Council members thanked Mr. Harrison.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. ORDINANCE NO. 024268
Ordinance approving assignment of the "First Amended Lease between T-Head Marina,
L.C., on the Lawrence SUeet T-Head and the City of Corpus Christi - Restaurant/Patio Bar"
(Ordinance No. 022999) and the "First Amended Lease between Marina Fuel and Charter
Boat Company, L.C. on the Lawrence Street T-Head and the City of Corpns Christi - Fuel
Station" (Ordinance No. 022998) to Landry's Crab Shack, Inc.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzaies, Kinnison, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper, B. Longoria, and
J. Longoria absent.
Mayor Neal announced the executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding William Hernandez et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 96-5496-E, 148m District
Court, Nueees County, Texas with possible discussion and action in open session. The Council went
into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Neai called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Gareia said that items scheduled for the
November 14th meeting include presentations on the effluent diversion project; legislative program;
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and the second reading of the tax increment financing
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October 31, 2000
Page 12
district. Mayor Neal said that meeting should begin at noon. Mr. Garcia also announced the city
games, which will culminate in the employee picnic on November 1 lth. Mayor Neal called for
Council concerns and reports.
Mr. Colmenero requested information regarding advertising on bus benches on state highway
property, and he reported a problem with high weeds at the comer of Sixth and Buford. Mr. Garrett
requested an update on the development of the RTA pedestrian overpass at N. Alameda and IH-37.
Mr. Scott said the Council has come a long way in the development of the bond election to
be held November 7th. He commended staff for the large increase in women and minority business
participation in city projects, and he asked when the city can submit a request for funding of street
projects to the RTA.
Dr. Gonzales said there are high weeds along Ocean Drive on both private and public
properties, and he said he has received several complaints about flooding in the area of Santa Fe,
Doddridge, and Aberdeen. He urged everyone to get out and vote next Tuesday.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:13 p.m. on October 31, 2000.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Mayor Neal and Council Members
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Canvass of November 7, 2000 Special Election Results
November 10, 2000
The canvassing of results of the Special Election held on November 7, 2000 is scheduled
for November 14, 2000. In order to canvass the results, the City Council must compare
results provided to the Mayor by the precinct election judges to the tabulation reports
provided by Nueces County. The council has the option to review all precincts or randomly
select a few. Upon determination that the results are accurate, the Council must approve
the ordinance.
Since the final results will not be provided to us until Monday, November 13, 2000 after
5:00 p.m., the canvassing ordinance is not included. It will be provided to you on Tuesday.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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a. ETHICS COMMISSION - Four (4) vacancies, three with three-year terms to 10-01-03
and one with term to 10-01-02. (Appointed by two-thirds of the full Cbuncil)
COMPOSITION
Nine members appointed by a two-thirds vote of the full council. Nominations are to be
solicited tirom a wide variety of professional and community organizations in the city but
interested individuals may also submit their names for consideration. Initially, the terms of
three members shall be one year, and the initial terms of another three terms shall be two
years. The persons having such shorter terms shall be determined by lot. No holding over
is permitted except as expressly provided in the code of ethics. The commission shall elect
a chairperson and a vice-chairperson.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
* Rev. Dr. Raymond Kiser 10-01-00
Garry Bradford, Chairman 10-01-02
Rev. Derrick Reaves 10-01-02
* * Frank Tompkins, II, Vice-Chairman 10-01-02
J. Allen Lowe 10-01-01
* Eduardo Hinojosa 10-01-00
Captain Craig Reynolds 10-01-01
Irma Caballero 10-01-01
* Gloria Perez 10-01-00
11-09-99
4-28-98
10-12-99
4-28-98
2-08-94
8-12-97
6-13-00
7- I 1-00
11-09-99
* Seeking reappoinlment
** Resigned
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NAME
NO. OF MTGS.
THIS TERM
NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Rev. Dr. Raymond Kiser 10
Eduardo Hinojosa 11
Gloria Perez 10
6 (4 ex. abs.) 60%
9 (1 ex. ab.) 82%
6 (1 ex. abs.) 60%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Harold Frederickson
Acquisition Executive, Department of Defense.
B.S., Liberty University. (2-05-98)
I1-14-00, page 1
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Fred Haley
Charles Irwin
Batyah Joseph
Roy Martinez
Raul Torres
Director of Service Development, R.T.A.B.S. in
Civil Engineering, Lowell (MA) Tech Institute.
M.S., Civil Engineering and Master of City
Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology. Has
written and implemented ethics policies as General
Manager of two local public transit agencies. (10-
Professor of Management, Texas A&M University -
CC. Ed.D., Business Administration. Serves as the
Campus Ethics Advisor for Texas A&M - Corpus
Christi. Volunteer activities include serving as Civic
Club President and former President of Pharaoh
Valley Neighborhood Association. (6-23-97)
Manager, Adopt-a-Nursing Home Program. B.S. in
Education, Long Island University. Member of
Mayor's Council on Senior Citizen Affairs (Vice-
President) and Directors of Volunteers in Agencies
(DOVIA). Former member of Area Agency on
Aging. (1-05o00)
Letter Carrier, U.S. Postal Service. Member of
American Legion, G.I. Forum, Disabled American
Veterans, and National Association of Letter
Carriers. Has been recognized by the Postal Service
for customer service. (11-02-99)
CPA, Self-Employed. Member of Texas Society of
CPA's and American Management Association. (6-
06-97)
11-14-00, page 2
C. C. BAY AREA MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY STEERING
COMMITTEE (MBOC) - Two (2) vacancies representing the following categories: 1 -
Black Chaxnber with three-year term to 8-31-03, and I - Chamber of Commerce with
term to 8-31-01.
COMPOSITION
The committee shall consist of a minimum of 9 and not more than 15 members and shall be
composed of: 3 representatives from federal/state/local government agencies; 1 -
representative from the Chamber of Commerce; I - representative from the Black Chamber
of Commerce; 1 - representative from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and 3 -
representatives from the private sector representing major employers with substantial
contracting capabilities. A representative from the Minority Business Development Center
and a representative of the Small Business Development Administration shall serve as
Advisory Members. Members of the committee may be appointed from within or outside
the city. The Mayor of the City ofCotpns Chtisti and the Nueces County Judge shall serve
as Ex-officio members.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
Melartie Gonzales (Federal/State/Local) 8-01-03
Adelfmo Palacios (Federal/State/Local) 8-01-01
Lino Vera (Federal/State/Local), V-Chair 8-01-02
Steven Gomez (Private Sector), Chairman 8-01-02
Joe Atkinson (Private Sector) 8-01-01
Gabriel Pivas (Private Sector) 8-01-01
Jesse E. Guerra, Jr. (Hispanic Chamber) 8-01-02
Rev. Leroy Roundtree (Cornre. at Large) 8-01-03
Rudy Ortiz (Chamber of Commerce) 8-01-01
Lamont Taylor (Black Chamber) 8-01-00
Piehard Pulido (Community at Large) 8~0 t-03
Steve Cervantes (Private Sector) 8-01-01
Mayor Ex-officio
County Judge Ex-officio
Victor Martinez (MBDC) Advisory
Ann Fiefova (SBDC) Advisory
2-08-00
10-29-96
10-29-96
10-29-96
6-16-98
8-I1-98
2-08-00
2-08-00
3-10-98
1-14-97
6-13-00
2-08-00
* Has exceeded the number of absences allowed by ordinance
NOTE: Lamont Taylor (Black Chamber) has requested that he be considered for
reappointment because his absences were due to extenuating circumstances. He was
attending a class which conflicted with MBOC meeting times. He has completed the
class and has stated that he can and will attend meetings if reappointe~L
11-I4-00, page 3
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OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Willie J. Campbell
Oil and Gas Industry. Participates as Corporate
Trustee, Youth Director and Sun.day School Teacher
for St. John's First Baptist Church. He is very
interested in serving the community. (Communi(F
at Large) (1-14-00)
Rene Canto
Director of Program Development, Chamber of
Commerce. B.A. in Psychology, Yale University.
Member of Yale Alumni Schools Committee.
(Chamber of Commerce) (9-26-00)
Rev. Mark Stewart
Pastor, Rising Star Baptist Church. Member of the
Adelante Jantos Advisory Committee. (Community
at Large) (1-07-00)
Steven Hall, Ph.D.
Professor of Accounting, Texas A&M University -
Corpus Christi. B.B.A., M.B.A. and Ph.D. in
Accounting. Active with the Westside Business
Association and the Texas Jazz Festival Society.
(FederaFStatefLocaO (1 O- 11-00)
11-14-00, page 4
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c. MECHANICAL/PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD - One (1) vacancy representing
the category of Home Builder with term to 1-02-02.
COMPOSITION
11 persons appointed by the City Council: 3 - persons with at least 5 years active experience
as a plumber licensed in the State of Texas, at least 3 years of which shall have been in
Corpus Christi, and currently active in the plumbing trade; at least 2 of whom shall hold
Master Plumbers licenses; 1- person with at least 5 years of active experience as a
professional mechanical engineer licensed in the State of Texas and knowledgeable in the
plumbing trade; 1- person with at least 5 years experience in the home building industry; 1-
person with at least 5 years experience in the commercial building industry; 3 - persons with
at least 5 years experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
contracting bus'mess; 1 - person not connected with the building industry; and I - person who
shall have at least 5 years of active experience in landscape irrigation and is licensed as an
Irrigator by the State of Texas. Five members constitute a quorum, and the concurring vote
of nnt less than 5 members of the Board is necessary to constitute an official action of the
Board.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPTD. DATE
Ralph Pitzer (Mech. Eng.), Chairman 1-02-02
Palrick Scarpuila (Master Plumber) 1-02-02
Sam Beecroft (Commercial Builder) 1-02-01
Elvin O'Bryan (Master Plumber) 1-02-01
Nicolas Llanes (Master Plumber) 1-02-02
Abelardo Flores (Air Conditioning) 1-02-02
Clarence Neat (Air Conditioning) 1-02-01
Robert Kxtowles (Not corm. bldg. ind.) 1-02-01
Ronald Klepac (Air Conditioning) Vice-Chair 1-02-01
* VACANT (Home Builder) 1-02-02
Herman Johnson (Irrigator) 1-02-01
2-13-96
8-11-98
5-18-99
2-11-97
2-13-96
2-13-96
5-18-99
5-18-99
2-I 1-97
7-08-97
* On March 7, 2000, Council appointed Ncill Amsler but he declined the appointment.
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Hector Baca
President, H. Baca Custom Homes, Inc. Attended Del Mar
College. (Qualifies ~ Home Builder) (11~03-00)
Scott Corliss
Owner, AC & R Services of South Texas. Served in the
military for ten years. Member of American Society of
Heating and Freezing Engineers. (Qualifies - Air
Conditioning) (3-03-00)
11-14-00, page 5
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Gary Hatfield
Varuj Keramian
John T. Tucker, Jr.
Ronald Wheaton
Graduate student at Texas A&:M University - Corpus
Christi pursuing teaching certification and Master's degree
in Mathematics. B.B.A. in Engineering Business. (Not
connected to building industry) (6-02-99)
Senior Project Manager for Occidental Chemical
Corporation, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Member of
American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (Not
connected to the building industry) (4- 7-99)
Self-employed home builder. Active member of Builders
Association Corpus Christi Area (BACCA) - Past President
1997. Voted 1999 Builder Member of the Year. (Qualifies
- Home Builder) (11-06-00)
President, BMW Engineering, Inc. B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering, Michigan State University. Licensed by
Texas State Board of Professional Engineers. (Qualifies
Mechanical Engineer) (4-19-00)
11-14-00, page 6
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d. WEED AND SEED STEERING COMMITTEE - Two (2) vacancies with two-year
terms to 11-01-02 representing the following categories: 1 - Site 1 and 1 - Site 2.
COMPOSITION
A total of twelve committee members. One representative appointed by each of the
following entities: Corpus Christi Police Department, City of Corpus Christi Park and
Recreation Department, West Oso ISD, Corpus Christi ISD, Housing Authority, County
Attomey's office, Dislriet Attomey's Office and the U.S. Attomey's office; two Community
Representatives from both Site 1 (Northside) and Site 2 (Area Boundaries: IH-37, Old
Brownsville Rd., Saratoga and Weber), appointed by City Council. The U.S. Attorney
representative will serve as Chairperson of the Committee. This committee will expire on
August 31, 2004, unless funds for the program end sooner.
MEMBERS TERM
ORIGINAL
APPT. DATE
Peggy Beasley (Site 1) 11-01-00
Louella Coleman (Site 1) 11-01-01
Palsy Partner (Site 2) 11-01-00
Lucin Garcia (Site 2) 11-01-01
Capt. Tim Wilson (CCPD)
George Hodge, Weed and Seed Director ( P & R Dept.)
Robin West (CCISD)
Mike Raymond (Housing Authority)
Patti Booth / Debra Hohle, Chair CLI.S. Atty.)
Laura Garza Jimenez (County Arty.)
Matnice Portis (West Oso ISD)
Gall Gleimer (District Attomey's Office)
11-09-99
11-09-99
11-09-99
11-09-99
* Seeking reappointment
ATTENDANCE RATE OF MEMBERS INTERESTED IN REAPPOINTMENT
NAME
NO. OF MTGS.
THIS TERM
NO. % OF ATTENDANCE
PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR
Peggy Beasley (Site 1)
Patsy Parmer (Site 2)
14 13 93%
14 13 93%
OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Fern Carter
Part-time R.N. Staff Nurse, Northwest Regional Hospital.
Graduated from the Doughtery School of Nursing. Member
of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. (Site 1) (8/99)
11-14-00, page 7
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Sylvester Hardeman
John J. Morales
Dina Galvan
Juan Galvan, Sr.
John David Guerra
Juan Meave, Jr.
Rafael Villela
Substitute Teacher, CCISD. B.A. in Sociology, State
University of New York. Volunteers as a High School
Basketball referee. (Site 1) (8/99)
President, Morales & Co., Inc. B.A. in Communications,
Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. Member of Toastmasters,
Boy Scouts of America, and Soccer Association.
(Site 1) (8/99)
Customer Service Representative, First Dam Corp.
(Site 2) (11/04/99)
Self-employed. (Site 2) (11/04/99)
Self-employed, Auto Repair. (Site 2) (11/04/99)
Maintenance Worker, Prime Property. Has volunteered
with Operation Paint Brush and the Mary Grett School for
Handicapped Children. (Site 2) (11/04/99)
Auto Technician, A+ Tune Up and Repair. (Site 2)
(11/04/99)
11-14-00, page 8
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eduardo Cararia, P. E., Water Superintendent
DATE: November 10, 2000
SUBJECT: Nueces Estuary Diversion Projects
The State water rights permit for Choke Canyon Reservoir requires the City of Corptts Christi to
maintain a certain minimum level of freshwater inflows to the Nueces Estuary. That requirement
is now carried out under an Agreed Order issued by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation
Commission in 1995. While this "95 Order" is a vast improvement upon previous Agreed
Orders, there may still be room to modify the current freshwater inflow operating plan to provide
more protection to the Nueces Estuary and the water supply in the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus
Christi reservoir system.
Background
One of the primary concerns regarding freshwater inflows to the Nueces Estuary is the location
in which the freshwater enters the estuary ecosystem. This area is characterized by wetland
environments that provide both a highly productive "food basket" for the rest of the estuary and a
critical habitat area during the juvenile stages of many fish, shrimp and crabs that later migrate
back into area bays.
Since the completion of both Wesley Scale Dam and Choke Canyon Dam, flow regimes on the
Nueces River have been altered. Much of the freshwater entering the Nueces Estuary results
from "return flows," or effluent discharged from wastewater treatment plants in a region from
Copano and Amnsas Bays on the north to Baliin Bay on the south. The 95 Agreed Order
focuses on providing freshwater inflows to the Nueces Delta area via the Nueces River -- as
measured by the amount of water flowing over the saltwater barrier dam at Caiallen. However,
during all but the highest flood stages, these flows still do not provide freshwater directly into the
Nueces Delta. Almost all of the water going over the Catallen Dam continues down the Nueces
River channel and flows into Nueces Bay well below the delta region.
Nueees Estuary Diversion Projects
Recognizing this problem, both the City and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) have
implemented demonstration projects designed to increase the amount of freshwater going
directly into the Nueces Delta. The City is now diverting approximately two million gallons per
day (2 MGD) of treated wastewater effluent from the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant to a
wetlands area in the lower Nueces Delta. This demonstration project is being closely monitored
to document the enhancements in productivity expected to occur in the wetlands systems in the
project area. (See attached report on first year monitoring results.)
The Bureau has just completed a five-year project known as the "Rincon Bayou Demonstration
Project," which was designed to increase the opportunity for larger, more frequent diversions of
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fresh water from the Nueces River into the upper Nueces Delta wetlands systems. This project
involved re-opening a blocked-off portion of a natural cimulation channel in the Nueces Delta, in
an area known as "Rincon Bayou," in order to divert fresh water through the tidal marshes of the
upper delta. The final report on this demonstration project concludes that the diversion channel
increased flow into the upper delta by 732% during the 50-month demonstration period and, in
that relatively short period, helped to restore the average salinity gradient to a more natural state.
The Bureau's project was a "demonstration project," and, despite the extremely encouraging
results, the channel that had been opened to divert fresh water into Pincon Bayou was closed-off
again at the end of the project (as required under the temporary easements granted by the land
owners in the project area).
The Bureau's Rincon Bayou Demonstration Project Concluding Report (see attached) states that
"the demonstration project indicates that fresh water passing through Rincon Bayou provides a
more direct benefit to the estuary ecosystem than water by-passing the Nueces Delta and flowing
into Nueces Bay." It further emphasizes that an oppommity exists to integrate a permanent
diversion project with the freshwater inflow operating plan for the reservoir system. The report
also states that:
"Given the combined probability of higher diversion rates and increased
ecological benefits to living resources during the spring and fall seasons of the
year, larger, quarterly (or possibly semi-annual) releases from the reservoir
system could be more directly beneficial to the delta ecosystem than smaller,
monthly releases."
Additionally, the report indicates that "emerging scientific perspectives" support the concept that
"large 'pulsed,' or punctuated, freshwater inflow events may deliver more necessary biological
resources to fish and other larger consumers in estuary ecosystems."
Previous Attempt to Modify Order
These findings argue for an opportunity to reconsider the matter of the timing and mounts of
freshwater inflows now required under the 95 Agreed Order. In 1997, the City proposed a set of
modifications to the 95 Agreed Order that were based on a commitment to divert and deliver
sizable volumes of additional wastewater effluents into the Nueces Delta. In exchange, the
freshwater inflow operating plan would have no longer required any "pass-through" of reservoir
system inflows whenever the amount of water stored in the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi
reservoir system dropped below 50% oftowl system storage capacity. The relief from the inflow
requirements would have been provided without any obligation on the part of the City to
implement drought management measures. One significant benefit of the amendments proposed
in 1997 was that the changes in reservoir system operations would have provided approximately
10,000 acre-feet per year in additional municipal and industrial firm yield from the reservoir
system.
Strategy
While the 1997 proposal was never incorporated into the Agreed Order (due to concerns over
liability issues associated with industrial effluent), there appears to be a very real opportunity to
structure a new proposal based around the findings of the Pineon Bayou Demonstration Project.
The primary goal would be to implement a permanent diversion project. In exchange for
implementing and maintaining this permanent project, the City would request an amendment to
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the 95 Agreed Order similar to what was proposed in 1997 -- i.e., that all freshwater inflow
requirements be suspended whenever the reservoir storage fails below 50% of total system
capacity, and without any requirement to implement drought contingency provisions.
Given that the recent rains in the Nueces River Basin have not resulted in any dramatic increase
in the reservoir system storage levels, there still exists a very real possibility that by early Spring
of this next year, the City could be facing some difficult decisions regarding the implementation
of drought management measures. This kind of decision is now influenced largely by the need
to seek the relief provided under the drought contingency provisions in the 95 Agreed Order,
which would lower the freshwater inflow targets and provide an opportunity to capture more
freshwater inflows into the reservoir system. The proposal ou~ined above, whereby the 95
Agreed Order might be amended to "disconnect" the suspension of estuary inflow requirements
from implementation of water use restrictions, would allow the City Council an opportunity to
establish drought contingency triggers based solely on water supply considerations such as
reservoir system (including Choke Canyon, Lake Corpus Christi, and Lake Texana) storage and
stream flow.
Summary
This is an exciting and important opportunity to redesign our freshwater inflow operating plan to
better protect both the ecological function of the Nueces Estuary and the water supply function
of our reservoir system. It may provide one of the rare examples of a real "win-win" situation.
Eduardo GarCC'~C~a,.E.~'''
Water Superintendent
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
ALLISON WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
1999 MONITORING PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUBMITrED TO:
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO:
PERMIT 10401-006
July 2000
ALAN PLUMMER
ASSOCIATES. INC.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
ALLISON WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
1999 MONITORING PROGRAM SUMMARY
SUBMITtED TO:
TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO:
PERMIT 10401-006
July 2000
ALAN PLUMMER
ASSOCIATES, INC.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ALLISON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
TNRCC PERMIT 10401-006
1999 MONITORING PROGRAM SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
List of Tables ....................................................................................................................................ii
List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................iii
List of Abbreviations .........................................................................................................................iv
PROJECT OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................3
Initial Studies .................................................................................................................................4
Current Studies .............................................................................................................................5
DATA COLLECTION ........................................................................................................................7
City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant ...........................................................9
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Science and Surveying ................................ 10
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies .......................................................................12
University of Texas Marine Science Institute ...............................................................................13
SUMMARY .....................................................................................................................................14
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
A'I'FACHMENT 4
ATTACHMENT 5
ATTACHMENT 6
ATTACHMENT 7
Excerpts from TNRCC Permit 10401-0061
Attachment I of TNRCC Permit Application May 5,1995
Excerpts from Nueces Estuary Work Plan
City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Monitoring Data
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and
Science Monitoring Data
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies Monitoring Data
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Monitoring Data
i
LIST OF TABLES
No.
Description Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Effluent Diversion Demonstration Program Monitoring Program Summary ................. 8
City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Monitoring Parameters ..............................................................................................10
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and
Science Monitoring Stations ......................................................................................11
Texas A&M University Conrad BIucher institute for Surveying and
Science Monitoring Parameters .................................................................................12
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies Monitoring Stations ......................12
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies Monitoring Parameters ................ 13
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Monitoring Stations ..............................13
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Monitoring Parameters ........................15
LIST OF FIGURES
No. Description Page
1 Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project Timeline ........................................................2
2 Monitoring Station Location Map ...................................................................................9
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ABS
C
CBI
CCS
City
DO
EDDP
EPA
LAI
m
mg
MGD
ml
MSI
NDMP
PAR
ST
TNRCC
TPWD
~M
URDP
USACE
WWTP
Absorbance at specified wave length
Celsius
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies
City of Corpus Christi
dissolved oxygen
Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
liter
leaf area index
meter
milligram
million gallons per day
miililiter
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Nueces Delta Monitoring Program
photosynthetically active radiation
station
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
microgram
microliter
micromoles
Upper Rincon Freshwater Diversion Demonstration Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
wastewater treatment plant
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ALLISON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
TNRCC PERMIT 10401-006
'1999 MONITORING PROGRAM SUMMARY
This document is a summary of data collected pursuant to the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) permit number 10401-006 for the City of Corpus Christi
(City) Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant (Allison WWTP) Effluent Diversion Demonstration
Project (EDDP). Excerpts from the permit concerning the monitoring program have been
included as Attachment 1. This document provides a project overview describing the project
tasks and discusses the collection of data for the 1999 monitoring program. Data were
collected consistent with Attachment I of the original permit application, which is Attachment 2 to
this document, and Section Ill of the Nueces Estuary Work Plan (work plan), which is included
as Attachment 3 to this document.
The EDDP study area consists of several areas, which vary in many characteristics. Distinct
differences considered in the study of the area were the degree of inundation, period of
inundation, and distance from the EDDE For clarity, these areas are defined as the following:
bay
control
delta
river
bay system
estuary system
Nueces Bay
Rincon Bayou
Nueces Delta
Nueces River
Refers to the Nueces Bay and Nueces River tiaal
Consists of the Nueces Bay, Nueces Delta, Nueces River tidal, and
South Lake
This summary represents the data collected during the second year of monitoring within the
EDDP area. A timeline of the EDDP is presented on Figure 1. Diversions of wastewater
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FIGURE 1
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
TIMELINE
effluent into the delta began on October 1, 1998. The permit required,the collection of three
months of baseline data prior to the diversion of the effluent. To ensure an adequate amount of
data would be available to evaluate the baseline conditions within the area, the work plan
suggested one full year of data be collected prior to beginning the diversions. Baseline data
was collected from October 1997 to September 1998. Wastewater diversions began on or
about October 1, 1998. Generally, the data submitted in this summary were collected during the
first year of wastewater diversions from the Allison WWTP to the estuary, October 1, 1998 to
September 31, 1999. In some cases the baseline data has been included.
The following abbreviations are used in this document to refer to the organizations responsible
for the collection of data:
City
CBI
CCS
MSI
City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and
Science
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The sparse and often infrequent precipitation of South Texas continues to create the need for
more efficient use of freshwater resources for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and
environmental purposes. The addition of freshwater to marsh systems in other regions of the
United States has had a positive impact on the productivity of some estuarine species (Zedler et
a/, 1992). Projects designed to increase the flow'of freshwater into the Nueces Estuary have
been undertaken in an effort to avoid hypersaline conditions and enhance the overall
prodL~ctivity of the bay system. Natural freshwater introductions to the estuary system of
concern are limited to flooding events. These flooding events do not satisfy the predetermined
estuary inflow needs. Therefore, the current operating plan for the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus
Christi reservoir system includes requirements to provide fleshwater inflow to help meet the
needs of the estuary.
Initial Studies
In an effort to increase available municipal water supplies while still satisfying the freshwater
inflow needs of the estuaries, the City began working closely with several local and state
governmental agencies to develop a redefined water resource management plan. The plan
identified the following two resources other than releases from Lake Corpus Christi for satisfying
the estuary inflow requirements:
· Diversion of natural freshwater flow from the river into the marshes of the estuary system
during flood conditions, and
· Release of wastewater effluents into the delta rather than direcfly into the river.
In 1992, the Bureau of Reclamation began studying the diversion of natural freshwater flow
during flood events into the upper Nueces delta and estuary resulting in the Upper Rincon
Diversion Demonstration Project (URDP). The URDP was co-sponsored by the U.S. Corps of
Engineers (USACE) to study the effects of diverting freshwater inflows into the marsh system of
the upper delta rather than directly into the water column of the bay system. Baseline
monitoring was completed in the area from October 1994 through October 1995. In 1995, a
canal was opened from the river channel to the delta for diversion of freshwater flow over 300
cfs during flood conditions. Monitoring data was collected for all flow events through December
1999 as part of the Nueces Delta Monitoring Program (NDMP). There were five flood flow
events during this time period. The preliminary results indicate that the project will increase
frequency and volume of freshwater flows to the delta, and restore a more typical estuary
salinity gradient. The CCS and MSI collected data in the area for the NDMP.
Also in 1992, the City began to study the effects of wastewater effluent diversions to the delta to
achieve two purposes. First, to satisfy the estuary inflow requirements in place of diversions
from the reservoir. And secondly to monitor for differences in the ecosystem following diversion
of the effluent. The City's strategy for long-term water supply includes the optimization of the
existing freshwater resources in the river. Should positive changes occur in the ecosystem
resulting from the diversion of the effluent, the City is monitoring to provide sufficient data to
quantify the magnitude of the positive changes. Due to its nutrient composition, wastewater
return flows may provide a greater degree of benefit in terms of productivity than releases of
stored freshwater. By placing the effluents in the marsh systems of the delta rather than putting
them directly into the water column of bay system, it was believed that significant increases in
plant biomass and productivity would result similar to the effects of the URDP.
The Nueces Estuary Regional Wastewater Planning Study resulted in the construction of a pilot
project to divert treated effluent from the Allison WWTP to the marsh of the delta, in the region
of South Lake. The EDDP provides two methods of dispersing effluent from the Allison WWTP
into the delta. The first method involves pumping the effluent from the Allison WWTP into ponds
and allowing the overflow from the ponds to disperse into the delta through natural channels.
The second method also pumps the effluent from the treatment plant to the delta; however, the
effluent is then applied to the delta by spray irrigation. The spray irrigation method is currently
not being used. The EDDP diverts two million gallons per day (MGD) of treated effluent from
the Allison WWTP into the delta.
The EDDP is a large-scale experimental manipulation of ecosystem quality. The important
question to be answered by the monitoring is: "Are there differences in the ecosystem due to the
diver~ed wastewater?" In order to adequately analyze changes in the ecosystem, biological and
chemical evaluations were completed prior to diversion of the effluent. These evaluations will
continue until the diversions have occurred for five years. An evaluation wilt then be done
based on the comparison of various parameters measured at the EDDP and those measured at
a control location. Pursuant to Sections 4(j) and 6(a)-(b) of the permit (Attachment 1), the
effects of the discharge of the EDDP are to be monitored for changes in primary and higher
level productivity by measuring changes in biomass and growth rates of plant and animal
communities in the EDDP area and nearby wetlands; measuring salinity, inorganic and organic
nutrients, dissolved and particulate trace metals, waterborne and bottom plankton, emergent
vegetation, bottom invertebrates, and larval/juvenile fish and shellfish; monitoring for usage by
water birds and small mammals; and toxicity testing of sediment and water.
Current Studies
Consistent with the permit and the work plan, intensive, multi-seasonal monitoring and sampling
were implemented one year before the initial wastewater diversions. Excerpts from the permit
and work plan are included as Attachments 2 and 3, respectively. The current study is a six-
year study consisting of the collection of one year of data prior to the diversion of effluents and
five years of data collection following the implementation of the EDDP. Further monitoring after
the current six-year study will be conducted on an annual basis. The monitoring program is
currently in its second year of data collection following implementation of the EDDP.
summary represents the first year of monitoring following the initial diversions of effluent.
This
The current study has two purposes. The first is to determine there is no degradation of the
estuary system as required by the permit. The second is to determine, if there is no
degradation, whether there is enhancement of the habitat quality of the estuarine ecosystem
through the wastewater diversions. Various research institutions and the City are collecting the
following data to monitor the impacts to the estuary system:
Continuous monitoring of water-column salinity and dissolved oxygen (DO) to detect the
physical extent of wastewater mixing.
Water column primary production (biomass by chlorophyli), productivity
(photosynthesis), total organic loading (particulate and dissolved), and phytoplankton
and zooplankton taxonomy to detect population changes in plankton communities.
Emergent vegetation measurements, including plant cover/biomass, species
composition, and soil chemistry to detect responses of marsh plant communities to lower
salinity water and higher loads of nutrients and trace metals.
Benthic sampling of invertebrates and other infaunal populations to quantitatively
determine the effects of the wastewater discharges.
Nekton sampling in the delta for larval/juvenile fish, shellfish, and other invertebrates by
trawling or seining to complement sampling being done on a regular basis by the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries in the open waters of Bay to
determine the effects of the wastewater discharges.
· Observations of mammals, reptiles, and bird populations in the delta habitat areas to
determine the effects of the wastewater discharges.
Contaminant sampling and analysis to monitor bioaccumutation of key toxic materials
(e.g., mercury, zinc, lead, etc.) found in the wastewater discharges and remaining in the
sediments, tissue of sessile (stationary) plant and animal populations (e.g.. oysters), and
any gradient or bioaccumulation between the discharge outfalls and the open waters of
the bay.
To provide a basis for comparison of the effects of the diversion on the marsh ecosystem, an
unaffected (control) site was monitored. Rincon Bayou was identified as an appropriate control
site due to its similarity to the delta and because it will be unaffected by the effluent diversions.
The monitoring program consists of five types of sampling sites: river, bay, marsh, diversion,
and control. One upstream and one downstream are station are monitored at each site to
provide data for distinguishing station differences encouraged by the EDDP versus those
related to the station location. Each institution received liberty in deciding the number and
location of sites to be monitored.
DATA COLLECTION
Data collection for the current study was completed by the City of Corpus Christi Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Texas A&M Conrad Blucher Institute for Sunzeying and Science,
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies, and the University of Texas Marine Science
Institute. Descriptions of the data required by the permit, the data collected each requirement
and the organization responsible for collections of each set of data are summarized in Table 1.
The data collection activities are listed according to their requirement in the permit. In addition
to the information provided in Table 1, a map of the monitoring locations utilized by the four
agencies is provided as Figure 2.
City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Allison WWTP operations staff collects data regarding the trace metals and water toxicity
as part of their permit requirements provided the results of the trace metals analysis
biomonitoring. Table 2 includes a summary of the data collected by the Allison WWTP staff
which is also useful analyzing the impacts of the EDDP. The trace metals concentrations in the
effluent are measured three times per year. The results and dates of the dissolved and
particulate trace metal sampling are included as Attachment 4, Table 4-1. Toxicity testing of the
water is completed twice per year in accordance with the TNRCC reporting requirements. This
information is included as Attachment 4, Table 4-2.
Table 1
Effluent Diversion Demonstration Program
Monitoring Requirement
Dissolved and particulate
trace metals
Salinity
Larval/juvenile fish and
shellfish
Bottom invertebrates
Usage by waterbirds and
small mammals
Primary and higher level
production
Biomass
Monitoring Program Summary
Data
Collected
Dissolved and particulate trace metals
Salinity, temperature, pH, dissolved
oxygen
Epifaunal invertebrates and nektonic
maoroinfauna
Benthic macroinfauna
Avian surveys
Primary production
Above and below ground biomass
Responsible
Institution
City
CBI
CCS
CCS
CCS
MSI
MSI
Waterborne and bottom
plankton
Emergent vegetation
Inorganic and organic
nutrients
Sediment quality
Toxicity testing of water
Microzooplankton, mesozooplankton
Percent cover, leaf area index
Water quality including nutrients
(include specific data titles?)
Channel water and pore water
ammonium and dissolved inorganic
nitrogen (DIN)
Acute and chronic mysidopsis bahia,
acute and chronic Menidia beryllina
MSI
MSI
MSI
MSI
City
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70
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FIGURE 2
EFFLUENT DIVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
MONITORING STATION LOCATION MAP
Table 2
City of CorpUs Christi Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Monitoring Parameters
Parameter
Acute and Chronic Mysidopsis bahia
Acute and Chronic Menidia beryllina
Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Chromium IV
Copper
Cyanides
Lead
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Thallium
Zinc
Frequency of Collection
Twice Annually
Twice Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Twice Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Ti~es Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Three Times Annually
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Science and Surveying
The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science at Texas A&M University - Corpus
Christi (CBI) has been operating and maintaining salinity monitoring equipment in the bay
system for the City since November 1991 as part of the effort to monitor the bay's salinity
response to freshwater inflows. In 1991 CBI installed five monitoring stations to collect
temperature, pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen data at major sources of inflow to the bay.
The original monitoring program was refined for monitoring of the EDDP by the installation of
monitoring stations at the following major sources of freshwater inflow to the bay: mouth of the
river (Salt 06), the oil channel leading from the EDDP site (Salt 07), and the Rincon Bayou (Salt
08). The CBI monitoring stations are identified on Figure 2. Table 3 includes the CBI
monitoring stations and their dates of operation. Data from the existing stations will be analyzed
from 1991 to the present. The data collected at the three new stations will be used to
supplement the existing database and identify impacts of the EDDP.
Table 3
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Science and Surveying
Monitoring Stations
Location River Diversion Bay
Salt 04
Upstream Salt 05
Salt 01
Downstream Salt 06 Salt 07
Salt 03
Control
Salt 08
A summary of sampling parameters and frequency are included in Table 4. Using the dates of
calibration, daily averages were calculated for the day before, the day of, and the day after
calibration to determine if the stations were operating correctly and the data collecl~ed were
valid. The data collected on the day after calibration are presented for each station in.
Attachment 5.
Table 4
Texas A&M University Conrad Blucher Institute for Science and Surveying
Monitoring Parameters
Parameter Frequency of Collection
Temperature Hourly
PH Hourly
Salinity Hourly
Dissolved Oxygen Hourly
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies
The Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) monitoring program completed
biological and inspection monitoring to measure the impacts to bottom invertebrates, larval/
juvenile fish and shellfish, and water birds at 11 locations within the delta including three
stations previously being monitored for the NDMP. Table 5 includes a list of the stations and
sampling frequency of the CCS monitoring program to analyze the impacts of the EDDP on the
following:
Species density, diversity, and biomass of benthic macrofauna;
Species density, diversity, and biomass of epifaunal invertebrates and nectonic
macrofauna;
Types number, and behavior of avian species; and
· 'Temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and salinity of the water.
Table 5
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies
Monitoring Stations
Location River Diversion Delta
Bay Control
2 51
1 5O
712912000
Upstream 4A 54 --
NDMP 2
Downstream 4 52 NDMP 4
NDMP 6
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Table 6 presents a summary of the CCS monitoring parameters and sampling frequency.
Attachment 6 presents a comprehensive summary of the monitoring program and data collected
for the EDDP by the CCS.
Table 6
Texas A&M University Center for Coastal Studies
Monitoring Parameters
Parameter
Water Quality
Benthic Cores
Nekton Sled
Avian Surveys
Frequency of Collection
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI) monitoring program was designed to
quantitatively determine the effects of the EDDP on phytoplankton, zooplankton, and emergent
vegetation in the estuary system through comparison to the control site. The MSI collected data
for the NDMP at several sampling stations through 1999. Six locations being monitored by the
NDMP were beneficial to the EDDP study. In addition to the data collected at the six NDMP
stations, the MSI installed three additional stations to monitor the impacts of the EDDP to the
estuary. Table 7 presents a list of the 13 monitoring stations sampled by the MSI and their
identifying numbers. The MSt stations are included on Figure 2.
Table 7
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Monitoring Stations
Location River Diversion Delta Control
Upstream
4a 54
51
4b 72
2
52 1
4 71
53 50
70
45 13
Data were collected by the MSI for the parameters given in Table 8. The primary production
and biomass of phytoplankton in marsh ponds and channels in the delta were measured to
determine changes in primary production and which organisms reflect changes in secondary
production. Biomass and plant canopy structure of emergent marsh vegetation were measured
in relation to soil pore water salinity, nutrients and temperature to assess changes in
macrophyte primary production. Attachment 7 presents a summary of the monitoring
parameters and the data collected by the MSI for the EDDP.
SUMMARY
The data submitted in this summary represents a collaborative monitoring effort conducted by
the City of Corpus Christi and the representative research institutions. The monitoring program
is designed to provide a continuation of the specific research by each insztitution, to avoid
duplication of research efforts, and to allow each research institution to build on existing data.
In addition to the data collected as part of this study, historical data will be referenced to
enhance the final evaluation of the estuary system.
The current study is a six-year study. The first year of data provided a baseline characterization
for the area. This summary represents the second year of monitoring data. Four additional
years of monitoring are required by the current study. An analysis of the effects of the EDDP on
the estuary this early in the study is not appropriate.
Table 8
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Monitoring Parameters
Parameter
Latitude/Longitude
Water Depth
Temperature
Salinity
Dissolved Oxygen
pH
Total Suspended Solids
Chlorophyll a
Inorganic Nutrients (nitrate, nitrite,
ammonium, orthophosphate, silicate)
Dissolved organic nitrogen
Alkalinity
Phytoplankton Primary Production
Frequency of
Collection
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
ORDINANCE STATUS
AGENDA ITEM:
1. Designating a certain area within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi as a tax
increment financing district to be know as "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of
Corpus Christi, Texas", establishing a board of directors for such reinvestment zone,
and other matters relating thereto.
FIRST READING:
August 29, 2000
Passed:
FINAL READING:
7-0
(abstention - Henry Garrett &Amold Gonzales)
November 14, 2000
COMMENTS:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 10, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion pdor to second reading amending "Ordinance designating a certain area
within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi as a Tax Increment Financing
District to be known as 'Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Corpus Christi,
Texas', establishing a board of directors for such reinvestment zone, and other
matters relating thereto," as approved on first reading August 29, 2000, by reducing
the total area from 1930.3 acres to 1930.08 acres, and making language corrections
to Section 8 and the third recital:
Ordinance designating a certain area within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus
Christi as a Tax Increment Financing District to be known as 'Reinvestment Zone
Number Two, City of Corpus Christi, Texas', establishing a board of directors for
such reinvestment zone, and other matters relating thereto, as approved on first
reading August 29, 2000, as follows:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council held a public hearing and first reading
of the Ordinance for the Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Corpus Christi on August
29, 2000. In the ensuing months, City staff, along with the Mayor and Council Members,
have presented the plan to the Flour Bluff Independent School District which passed a
resolution in favor of the project. Staff has met with a number of citizens and has made
a number of presentations to local groups on the project. Staff has also answered
telephone inquiries.
Staff has continued to work closely with the Corps of Engineers (COE) on the project and
the COE has notified us that they have received a draft report from their consultants stating
that the project is technically feasible. In our discussions with the COE, we understand that
the COE should be able to ~nalize their findings on both the technical feasibility and on the
environmentally acceptable finding in late November or early December. The COE feels
that the project should be designed to COE standards and we agree.
Through the efforts of Senator Hutchison and our legislative delegation, $1 million was
included in the Federal budget for this fiscal year which can be used to finalize the design
based on COE standards and prepare construction plans.
We have continued to review all of the documentation that has been presented by City
staff, our consultants, and others and we are recommending several minor changes in the
ordinance prior to second reading. These are as follows:
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Amend Section 3 by substituting a new Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B", which are
attached hereto and incorporated herein for the purpose of deleting from said
exhibits the land described as Island Fairway Estates, Lot 10, Block 42,
Corpus Christi, Texas.
This amendment takes one lot out of the Reinvestment Zone as was previously
recommended by the City Attomey. This reduced the total area from 1930.3 acres
to 1930.08 acres.
Amend Section 8 as follows:
SECTION 8. The City Council hereby finds that the creation of the Zone,
and the expenditure of moneys on deposit in the Tax Increment Fund
which are is necessary or convenient to the creation of the Zone or to the
implementation of the project plan for the Zone, .-.-.d constitutes a program
to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and
commercial activity in the City.
These are simply grammatical changes.
Amend the third recital as follows:
VVHEREAS, the City has prepared a preliminary reinvestment zone financing
plan, a true and correct copy of which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit
"C," and incorporated herein; :...d has presented the plan to the governing
body of each taxing unit that levies taxes on real property in the proposed
zone, has provided notice to each such taxing unit of the creation of the
proposed zone, has made and shall make a formal presentation to
reprocontativoc the qovernincl bodv of each cuch taxing unit countv and
school district, and has taken and shall take all other actions in accordance
with Section 311.003 of the Act; and
This is being amended to more accurately reflect that a formal presentation has
been made to the School District and a formal presentation is scheduled for the
County (a presentation has also been made to Del Mar Junior College Board of
Directors, the Nueces County Hospital District, and a presentation has been offered
to the Fire District).
We have also been provided two additional major studies by Economics Research
Associates out of Chicago by Gulf Shores Joint Venture through its manager, Paul
Schexnailder. The two studies are: (1) Demand Projections & Development for a Resort
on North Padre Island and (2) Economic Impact Projections & Estimated Development
Costs for a Resort on North Padre Island. These two major reports not only further solidify
and provide back-up information for the studies accomplished by the City, but also answer
any questions concerning whether demand exists for a major resort on North Padre Island.
I have included a copy of these two reports in the City Managers packet to the Council
and have placed a copy of each in the City Secretary's Office should anyone in the public
wish to review the reports.
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: City staff has discussed the project with
numerous people and has thoroughly reviewed all of our documentation and therefore
continue to strongly believe that creation of the Reinvestment Zone is not only proper but
will provide a significant economic development boost to the entire City. The structure of
the program does not require the full faith and credit of the City of Corpus Christi and any
bond payments from project revenues are subordinated to maintenance. Therefore, we
again strongly recommend that the City Council move forward with the project.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEM:
August 25, 2000
1. Public Hearing on designating an area in the North Padre Island Seawall area
as a Tax Increment Financing District.
Ordinance designating a certain area within the jurisdiction of the City of
Corpus Christi as a tax increment financing district to be known as
"Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Corpus Christi, Texas", establishing
a Board of Directors for such Reinvestment Zone, and other matters relating
thereto.
ISSUE AND REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: In order to establish a tax
increment financing district, the City Council must hold a public hearing and
subsequently, if the decision is made to create the Zone, pass an ordinance
making certain declarations and findings.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: At the Council meeting of March 21, 2000, the
City Council authorized the preparation of a preliminary financing plan for a Tax
Increment Financing District on Padre Island and authorized the City Manager to
declare the City's intent to proceed with the North Padre Island Storm Damage
Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project.
At the Council meeting of June 27, 2000, the City Council took action to approve
the preliminary Reinvestment Zone financing plan, authorized submission of the
plan to the other taxing jurisdictions, and scheduled a public hearing on August
29.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has continued to review all of the data previously
submitted to the Council and has discussed the project with numerous groups
and citizens and we continue to be convinced that the project is not only viable,
but would have tremendous positive impact on the local economy. At the same
time, because of the proposed structure of any bonding, there would be no basic
liability to the City or the other taxing jurisdictions for the bonds. We feel
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comfortable that the maintenance and a maintenance reserve could be
developed which would resolve any long term maintenance concerns. Initial
maintenance reserves were set in the original plan; however, the COE will
determine the actual amount of maintenance reserve required. 'We therefore
recommend that the Council move forward with approval of the first reading of
the ordinance creating the tax increment financing zone,
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
For many years, beach erosion in front of the seawall and the opening of the
channel to the gulf for the North Padre Island area has been discussed locally.
In 1999, included in Section 356 of the Water Resources Development Act of the
U. S. Congress was the North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and
Environmental Restoration Project. The project involves the placement of sand
in front of the Padre Island Seawall to restore the beach and protect the seawall.
The sand is to be taken from the dredging and channelization of a reopened
Packery Channel. This project is preliminarily estimated to be in the amount of
$30 million, with $19.5 million being provided by the Federal government and
$10.5 being the local match.
The 1999 Water Resources Development Act also required the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE) to undertake findings: (1) to determine if the project is
environmentally acceptable and (2) to determine if the project is technically
sound. A small amount of funding was included in the 1999 Act, and in the
appropriations process this year, up to a $1 million is being discussed for the
project for completion of the studies.
The COE requested that a local entity step forward as the local sponsor. The
City Council accepted that responsibility on March 2, 2000.
Also on March 2, the City Council authorized the preparation of a preliminary
financial plan for a possible tax increment financing district on North Padre
Island. The City engaged the services of Economic Research Associates (ERA)
to provide the City with estimates of tax increment funds generated by forecasted
development in the proposed Tax Increment District. The proposed Distdct
contains 1930.3 acres. The area is principally undeveloped with development
centering on hotel, motel, condominium and business uses. The preliminary
project costs are based on the original Naismith/Shiner-Moseley cost figures. In
addition, one other project is being preliminarily recommended at this time and
that is the construction of a beach/visitor parking facility on the seawall on
property owned by the City in the amount of $750,000. The preliminary financing
plan provides two estimations of tax increment financing revenues. The
conservative development estimate states that the cumulative tax revenues
between 2001-2020 is estimated to be about $90 million, while the opportunistic
development tax revenue estimates during the same time pedod is $139 million.
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See Exhibit 1 which is the Preliminary Financing Plan and contains a map of the
area, a timetable, and the ERA financial analysis.
Should the tax incremental financing process be completed and the District and
City determine that we should move forward based on the ERA estimates and
the proposed COE preliminary sharing costs, ($19.5 million Federal, $10.5 million
local), almost three times the amount of revenues needed for financing the local
share would be generated under the conservative revenue estimates.
The outline of the basic bond plan would be for tax increment financing revenue
bonds to be paid only by the tax increment, and planned to be sold to island
interests. As a preliminary plan, we plan to have the bond payments subordinate
to maintenance and maintenance reserve funding. Therefore, since the
estimates of tax increment revenues generated by the project are considerably in
excess of estimates of both debt service and maintenance and maintenance
reserve funding, this project appears to be a classic tax increment financing
project. It fully meets the "if but not for' test. If but not for the project
improvements, the private investment would not be made and the tax increments
would not be available to fully amortize the proposed public improvements.
At the June 27 Council meeting, the City Council approved the preliminary
financing plan and authorized the City Manager to schedule and conduct
presentations and the required hearing.
Since that Council meeting, the Mayor, several Council Members, and/or City
staff have made presentations to either the boards or staff of: (1) Nueces
County, (2) Port of Corpus Christi, (3) Del Mar College, and (4) Nueces County
Hospital District. Staff has discussed the issue with representatives of the two
entities which are not being asked to participate, which are the Flour Bluff
Independent School District (FBISD) and the Flour Bluff Volunteer Fire
Department. The FBISD has scheduled a presentation by the City at their
meeting on August 31 and representatives of the Volunteer Fire Department will
be in attendance at the City Council meeting of August 29 to hear the
presentation.
We have continued to answer questions and review comments on the proposal
from a wide variety of groups and individuals and have maintained a close liaison
with the COE. The most current COE timetable as of today (August 25) is as
follows:
1. Completion of the technically sound report by the end of
November 2000.
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2. The environmentally acceptable report is scheduled by summer
2001, with the full environmental process scheduled to be
completed by October 2001.
Assuming that the COE findings are positive, the COE estimates that
by January 2002 they will be ready to execute a project agreement
with the City of Corpus Christi and that bidding of the project and
subsequent construction of the project would follow.
The COE has announced that they will hold a public scoping meeting for the
project on September 7 in Corpus Christi (see Exhibit 2).
As a result of a number of questions concerning other financial impacts of the
proposed project, we have had ERA complete an additional report which projects
the overall economic impact of the project in terms of jobs, construction, and
hotel motel tax, among others. We have attached that report as Exhibit 3.
A synopsis of the ordinance creating the Zone before the Council is as follows:
describes boundaries of the Zone, creates the Board of Directors for the Zone
(but does not appoint them at this time), has the Zone take effect January 2001,
provides a termination date of 2022, which allows several years for possible
additional funding of the maintenance reserve or such earlier time as the bonds
are paid and the maintenance reserve is fully funded, establishes the name of
the Zone as Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and
establishes the increment base of the Zone, and contains the necessary findings
(see Exhibit 4).
If the Council moves forward with both the first and second readings, the Zone
Board of Directors would begin holding meetings to develop the final project and
financing plans. The Board of Directors would also develop the tax increment
agreements. The project plan would then be submitted to the City Council for
approval on two readings and after than approval, the project plan, the financing
plan and the tax increment agreements would be submitted to all the taxing
jurisdictions and to the City Council. Upon approval of the tax increment
agreements, the Zone could then actually begin on January 1, 2001.
For the public hearing, we would suggest that a brief presentation be made in the
very beginning by City staff, a short presentation by representatives of ERA on
the financial studies, a presentation by Mr. Jeff Leuschel of McCall Parkhurst &
Horton on his legal review of the project, a brief presentation on the engineering
of the project by representatives of Naismith Engineering and Shiner Moseley
Engineering, and then general comments from the public.
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Exhibit
PRELIMINARY FINANCING PLAN
PADRE ISLAND REINVESTMENT ZONE
North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction
and Environmental Restoration Project
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On March 21, 2000, the Corpus Christi City Council authorized the preparation of
a preliminary financing plan for a tax increment financing district covedng a
portion of North Padre Island. This tax increment financing Would be used to
provide the local share of the North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and
Environmental Restoration Project. The North Padre Island Storm Damage
Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project has been discussed and
studied over a number of years. The project involves the placement of sand in
front of the Padre Island Seawall to restore the beach and protect the seawall.
The sand is to be taken from the dredging and channelization of a reopened
Packery Channel (see Exhibit I for a map and one page project narrative). The
project also consists of long jetties, walks, mitigation, public facilities, and reserve
for long-term maintenance. The estimated cost of the project is approximately
$30 million.
The preliminary capital cost estimates are:
Dredging/Sand Placement
$ 4,500,000
Jetties 12,000,000
Jetty Walks
200,000
Shoreline Protection
3,000,000
Mitigation, Public & Environmental Facilities
4,000,000
Design, Engineering, Permitting
2,300,000
Reserve for Long-Term Maintenance
4,000,000
Total $30,000,000
The project was included in Sec. 556 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1999. The Act also required the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) to
undertake two studies: (:1) to determine if the project is environmentally
acceptable and (2) to determine if the project is technically sound. A relatively
small amount of money has been made available by the Federal government for
the studies.
The local share of the project, which would be approximately $10.5 million, could
potentially come from tax increment financing. This type of financing was
authorized by a State Constitutional Amendment. The basic theory of tax
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increment financing is that "the construction of certain public improvements will
generate higher tax revenues due to additional private development." The
concept is the "but for the construction of the public improvements, the higher tax
receipts would not occur." In this particular case, we believe that completion of
the project will result in significantly increased taxes through both new pdvate
investment and increases in the existing tax values.
Under State law, only cities can undertake tax increment financing, however,
other taxing jurisdictions such as the county can join with the city. The only
revenues that can go into a tax increment financing district are the additional
taxes resulting from new construction increases in tax value subsequent to
creation of the tax increment zone.
In addition to the COE project, one other project is being recommended which
involves the construction of a large parking facility adjacent to the seawall in the
estimated amount of $750,000 on City-owned property in the estimated amount
of $750,000.
The local share of the COE project based on the preliminary estimates is $10.5
million and that together with the parking facility would bring the total amount to
be financed to $11,250,000. The firm of Economics Research Associates (ERA)
was engaged by the City to prepare a forecast of potential TIF revenue which
could be generated within the proposed Zone. ERA has undertaken a number of
studies both public and proprietary of the Corpus Chdsti area over the last few
years. Drawing from their previous research and existing tax roll records, ERA
has determined that under a conservative development scenario, $90,349,070
would be generated as tax increments between 2001 and 2020. An opportunity
development scenario indicates during the same time period $139,825,786 would
be generated.
Based on just the conservative development alternative by the Year 2004, the
Zone would be generating revenue considerably in excess of required financing.
Even though a proposed bond issue would be required to be slightly rear-end
loaded to ease the debt services over the first three years, the amount of
revenue estimated to be generated would be approximately three times needed
for financing the preliminary costs as outlined above.
This substantial revenue will allow for any variances in the final COE numbers
and should allow a very substantial maintenance fund accumulation. While the
preliminary financing has been based on a 20-year period, it may also be
possible to complete the repayment of the financing in considerably less than 20
years based upon the revenue projections. Once the bonds are paid in full and
the maintenance fund secured, the tax increment collection would cease.
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This preliminary financing plan also is based on developers within the Zone
purchasing the bonds with the possibility of some or all of the maintenance funds
being generated out of cash flow. Additionally, we would seek to protect the
project by having any bonds subordinated to any and all payments for
maintenance of the project during the life of the bonds. Any bonds issued would
specifically be backed by only the revenues of the project and would not be an
obligation against the City or any other taxing district. It is to be assumed that
this preliminary financing plan may or will be amended by the proposed Board of
Directors and subsequently by the City Council as the exact cost of the projects
is determined by the COE and the determination is made as to the appropriate
level of maintenance reserve funding.
Attached and made a part of this is a preliminary tax increment financing
schedule, a metes and bounds description, and the final draft of the ERA report.
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TIMETABLE
June 27
Aug. 22
Aug. 29
Aug. 29
TBD
TBD
TBD
Jan. 1, 01
Jan. 31, 02
TBD
Prepare preliminary Financing Plan for Tax Increment District.
Council approves Preliminary Financing Plan and Notifies other
governmental entities of intention to create tax increment zone (copy
of plan enclosed).
Within 15 days, each taxing unit designates a representative to meet
with the City to discuss the project plan. Meetings of representatives
may be called by the City from time to time to discues the plan.
Make presentations to County Commissionere and other
governmental units (optional) concerning proposed plan (a single
presentation for all units may be scheduled by agreement).
Publish Notice of Hearing to Create Tax Increment Zone (7-day
advance)
Conduct Public Hearing on Creation of Tax Increment Zone.
Adoption of Ordinance Creating zone (two readings)
· Describes boundaries of Zone
· Creates board of directors for Zone
· Takes effect January 1, 2001
· Provides a termination date for Zone
· Name is "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Corpus
Christi"
· Establishes tax increment fund for Zone
· Contains findings required by Section 311.004 and 311.005
Meeting of Zone Board of Directors to:
· Approve project plan and financing plan
· Approve Agreements concerning Collection of Tax Increments
Approval of Project Plan by City by Ordinance (two readings)
Approval of Agreements by Taxing Units
Determination of First Year's Tax Increment
Deposit of Taxes into Tax Increment Fund
Issuance of Bonds for Zone Projects
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METES & BOUND DESCRIPTION
FOR
PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT
A proposed TaX Increment Finance DiStriCt in the city limits of the City of Corpus
Christi, located in Nueces County, Texas consisting of 1,930.08 acres, more or less, and
more particularly described as follows;
Beginning at a point, the intersection of the centerline of South Padre Island Drive
(Park Road 22) and the present Nueces-Kleberg County line, for the southeasternmost
corner of the tract herein described;
Thence northwesterly along the present Nueces-Kleberg County line, to its
intersection with the centerline of Palmira Avenue, shown on plat of Padre Island No. 1 in
Volume 13, Pages I through 8, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for the
southwesternmost corner of this tract;
Thence northerly along the centerline of Palmira Avenue, to its intersection with
the centerline of Avanti Avenue, shown on plat of Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 4,
in Volume 33, Pages 44 through 47, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for an inside
corner of this tract;
Thence westerlV along the centerline of Avanti Avenue to its intersection with the
southerly extension of the centerline of a 20 foot alley located east of and adjacent to
BlOCk 215 of said Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 4, for an outside corner of this
tract;
Thence northerly with the centerline of Said 20-foot alley and its northerly
extension, to a point on the centerline of Cruiser Street, for an outside corner of this
tract;
Thence easterIV along the centerline of Cruiser Street, to its intersection with the
southerly extension of the east line of LOt 15, BlOCk 192, Padre Island - Corpus Christi,
Section 4, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence northerly with the east line of said Lot 15, Block 192, Padre Island - Corpus
ChriSti, Section 4 and its northerly extension, to a point 40 feet north of the northeast
corner of Said Lot 15, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence westerly and Southerly along a line that is 40 feet northwest of and parallel
to the northwest line of Block 192, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 4, to a point on
the north right-of-way line of existing Whitecap Boulevard, for an outside corner of this
tract;
Thence westerly along the north right-of-way line of existing White Cap Boulevard,
to the southwest corner of Block 27A, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Island Fairway Estates,
shown on Plat of Record in Volume 46, Pages 208 through 210, Nueces County, Texas, Map
ReCOrds, for an outside corner of this tract;
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Metes & Bound Description
Page 2 of 5
Thence northerly along the west line of said Block 27A, Padre ISland - Corpus
Christi, ISland FainNay Estates, its curves and its angles, to a point on the south right-of-
way line of existing Commodore's Drive, for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence easterly along the south right-of-way line of existing Commodore's Drive,
to its intersection with the southerly extension of the centerline of a lobfoot wide canal,
loCated west of and adjacent to Blocks 508 through 511, Padre Islana - Corpus Chdsti,
Mariner~s cay, shown on Plat of Record in Volume 34, Pages 54 and 55, Nueces County,
Texas, Map Records, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence northerly with the centerline of said 10~foOt wide canal and its northerly
extension, to its intersection with the centerline of another 100-foot wide canal, located
north of and adjacent to LOt 4, BlOCk 502, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Mariner's Cay,
ShOwn on Plat of Record in Volume 39, Pages 164 and 165, Nueces County, Texas, Map
Records, for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence easterly with the centerline of said 100-foot wide canal, which is loCated
north of and adjacent to Lot 4, Block 502, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Marine~s Cay, to
its intersection with the southerly extension of the east line of LOt 1, BloCk 85, Padre
Island - Corpus Christi, Mariner's Cay, shown on Plat of Record in Volume 34, Pages 54 and
55, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence northerly with said east line of LOt 1, BlOCk 85, Padre Island - Corpus ChriSti,
Mariner's Cay, and its northerly extension, to a point on the centerline of existing JacKfish
Avenue, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence westerly along the centerline of said JackfiSh Avenue, to a point on the
centerline of existing Ambrosia Street, shown on plat of Padre Island - Corpus Christi,
Section 3, in Volume 33, Pages 83 and 84, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for an
outside corner of this tract;
Thence northwesterly along the centerline of existing Ambrosia Street, to its
intersection with the centerline of existing Aquarius Street, for an outside corner of this
tract;
Thence northerly along the centerline of said existing Aquarius Street, to its
intersection with the southeasterly extension of the southwest line common to LOts 46
through 52, BlOCk 72, Padre ISland - COrpUS Christi, Section 2, shown on Plat of Record in
Volume 41, Page 187, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for an inside corner of this
tract;
Thence northwesterly with said southwest line common to Lots 46 through 52,
Block 72, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 2, tO the west corner of said Lot 52, for an
outside corner of this tract;
Thence northeasterly with the northwest line of said Lot 52, BlOCk 72, Padre Island
- Corpus Christi, Section 2, to a point on the southwest right-of-way of existing South
Padre Island Drive (Park ROad 22) for the north corner of Said Lot 52 and a corner of this
Thence northeasterly crossing said existing South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22),
to a point, for the west corner of Block 1, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 18, shown
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Metes & Bound Description
Page 3 of 5
on Plat of Record in Volume 38, Pages 69 and 70, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, and
a corner of this tract;
Thence northeasterly and southeasterly along the boundary line of said BlOCk 1,
Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 18, to a point on the southeast line common to
State Tracts 58 and 61, for an inside co~'ner of this tract;
Thence northeasterly along said southeast line common to State Tracts 58 and 61,
to its intersection with a line that is 500 feet northeast of and parallel to the
southwesterly shoreline of existing Packery Channel, for the northernmost corner of this
tract;
Thence southeasterly, along said line which is 500 feet northeast of and parallel to
the southwesterly shoreline of existing Packery Channel, to its intersection with the
northwesterly extension of the southwest line of a 28(~acre tract, more or less, now or
formerly owned by Nueces County, Texas, described in Document No. 888926, Nueces
County, Texas, Deed Records, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence southeasterly with the SOUthwest line of Said 28(~acre tract and its
extensions, crossing State Highway 361 and continuing southeasterly to a point on the
vegetation line near the shoreline of the GUlf Of MeXiCO, for the east corner of this tract;
Thence southwesterly, along said vegetation line, to a point on the southwest line
of a 137.73-acre tract, more or less, now or formerly owned by Eric C. Lower, described in
Document NO. 956588, Nueces County, Texas, Deed Records, for an inside corner of this
tract;
Thence southeasterly, with the southwest line of said 137.73-acre tract, to a point
on the shoreline of the Gulf Of Mexico, for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence southwesterly, along the meanders of the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico,
to its intersection with the easterly extension of the north right-of-way line of Beach
ACCESS ROad No. 4, for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence easterly, with the north right-of-way line of Beach ACCESS Road NO. 4 and its
extensions, to a point on the centerline of South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22), for an
inside corner of this tract;
Thence southerly along the centerline of said South Padre Island Drive (Park Road
22), to its intersection with the present Nueces-Kleberg County line, for the point of
beginning.
Save and except 18.00 acres, more or less, described as Padre Island - Corpus
Christi, Cane Harbor Bay Subdivision, Shown on Plat of Record in Volume 49, Pages 5 and 6,
Nueces County, Texas, Map Records;
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Metes & Bound Description
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Save and except 91.02 acres, more or less, consisting of Nueces County Park No. 2
(Packery Channel Park), a portion of Padre Island No. 1 Subdivision, all of Padre Island NO. 2
Subdivision, and a portion of the NiColas and Juan Jose Balli Survey, Abstract NO. 1998,
located west of and adjacent to Playa Del Rey, and more particularly described as follows;
Beginning at a point of the southwesterly shoreline of existing Packery Channel, a
point of intersection with the easterly extension of the south line of Lot 16, Block 34,
Padre Island NO. 1, ShOWn on Plat of Record in Volume 13, Pages I through 8, Nueces
County, Texas, Map Records, for the easternmost corner of this tract;
Thence westerly With the south line of said Lot 16, Block 34, Padre ISland NO. I and
its extensions, to a point on a line that is 120 feet west of and parallel to the west right-of-
way line of existing Playa Del Rey, for a southwesterly outside corner of this tract;
Thence northwesterly along said line which is 120 feet west of and parallel to the
west right-of-way line of existing Playa Del Rey and its northerly extension, to a point on
the centerline of existing Verdemar Drive, shown on plat of Padre Island No. 2, in Volume
13, Page 28, Nueces County, Texas, Map Records, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence northwesterly along the centerline of said existing Verdemar Drive, to its
intersection with the centerline of existing Sand Dollar Avenue (formerly Tortugas
Avenue), for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence northeasterly along the centerline of said existing Sand Dollar Avenue
(formerly Tortugas Avenue), to its intersection with the southeast line of Nueces County
Park NO. 2 (Packery Channel Park), for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence southwesterly along the southeast line of Nueces County Park No. 2
(Packery Channel Park), to a point on the northeast right-of-way line of existing SOuth
Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22), for an outside corner of this tract;
Thence northwesterly along the northeast right-of-way line of said South Padre
Island Drive (Park ROad 22), to its intersection with southeast line of Block 4, Padre Island -
Corpus Christi, Section 18, shown no Plat of Record in Volume 105, Page 57, Nueces
County, Texas, Map ReCOrdS, for the south corner of said BlOCk 4 and an outside corner of
this tract;
Thence northeasterly along said southeast line of BlOCk 4, Padre Island - Corpus
Christi, Section 18, to its east corner thereof, for an inside corner of this tract;
Thence northwesterly along the northeast line of said Block 4, Padre Island -
Corpus Christi, Section 18, to its north corner thereof, for a point on a line common to
Block 2, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section 18, shown on Plat of Record in Volume 38,
Pages 69 and 70, Nueces County, Texas, Map ReCOrdS, and Nueces county Park NO. 2
(PackerY Channel Park), and the west corner of this tract;
Thence northeasterly with said line common to Block 2, Padre Island - Corpus
Christi, Section 18 and Nueces County Park No. 2 (Packery Channel Park), to a point on the
southwesterly shoreline of existing Packery Channel, for the north corner of this tract;
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Metes & Bound Description
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Thence southeasterly along the meanders of said southwesterly shoreline of
existing PackerV Channel, to i~s intersection with the easterly extension of the south line
of LOt 16, Block 34, Padre Island No. 1, for the point of beginning.
Save and except 0.217 acres, more or less, described as Lot 10, Block 42, Island
Fairway Estates and shown on plat of record in Volume 42, pages 16 and 17, Nueces
County, Texas, Map Records.
(H:WORD\SHARED\METES~TAXINCR.DST)
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FInal Draft
Forecast of PotenTia| TIF Revenue
Fluws Generated by Future
Development of North Padre Island
Submitted to:
The Ci~, of Corpus C:hristi
June 2000
ERA Project Number, 13638
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JLQq-2L-2088 F;:03 .3~Z 42Y ~
Introduction
In sddkion, thk fomcas~makn useofdamlmmvidsdbyflmCityafCorpm, Crm4~-"d~
Nueces County Aplmdsal Diszict cov~-g propre7 toxin, s,. assessed val~ss, sna actual
n.~ess~ to ~mera~ n r~.Emnble esti~n~ ofpt~ti~! tnx in=nnemr:,/~-e
limiting Covdi~ans
R~-~_-'~lon of~i ~ study don not c=ry with it the right of publicatio~ lfie~of or m use tl~
nnme of'Economics hcamh Associates" in any ~-'~-,r. No nb.sW, u:~g, exoerF~; or
nunmnx~Mionoflhissmdymaybema~. TMsstudymayno~beus=iforpurVos~eth--
thnn ~ f~r which k is prq~u~h Era:qni=s to ~ r~rictions my
qualified in ffs exu~r~y by, nmt should be considered in
cxs~tioas and cauidm=ion~
TIF Analysts for South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
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App~s~
1. Fot-~* g~wth in th~ taxable valu~ of cm'~z~y exi~nE b~dl~nE~ amt 'v~ I~mtT in
d~ dh't~ct over a 20-year l~ffiod
2. F_o~y?~__~ grov,'~ in th~ taxabl~ valu~ of a new dcw, lopmant l=or,,~-, to J~ o,r*~{,,,~l in
,h(*:eportevera20-yearpedocL El~a~ cnn~d~'t, dnvo{dt.~mn/v~{;owth~
Pt~Eminaty/~,assad and Tmbb Value~,
~ of Cor'~us CT'~ia~, Into
C.~seJary
'L~nd - Home Site
Land - Non-Home S~te
[mproveme~s - H~m 5j
~ Ta Val~
VMue
$5,491,354
SZ~,947,556
$42,2J3o,~0
$17,224,297
$a,4..~,194
{25,27o,603
LeolanE fm'ther at the ,,hove cxblc, ~ d~rni.~l that hum ~
~ ~ h ~ b~-n.e b~e dm ld ~ ~ ~y
TIF Analysis for South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
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ERA was also l~-ovid~d with nsr~enI lax ,~,~- in:6~msfion ~ ~ ~gj~i~ m
~ ~ ~ ~e ~o~ng j~m ~ not ~ m ~e m ~
1999 Reported Ta~ Rates for paterajal
Paredparing Jurisdictions
Units Providing Inuremeet 5100 of Value
City of Ccr4Ns Ch risti 0.623726
Nuk'es County 0,J446Zi
Co-FarnJ m Market 0.00256J
C4Mny Hos~at 02281)J
PottofCorpus(~ris~ 0.¢JZ4797
0d Mar Jr. Cottage 02204~6
To~ll t~ G~WS1OO 1444~02
Regarding ~h~ above ~x r~t~, local ofi~c~i~ ind~cal~ that ~ ~d ~t ~ m ~
TIF Analysis far South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
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71
Year 20Da TIF Dlsu-~c'c Land Use F,.sfimaes, in Acres
Land U~ Cau~jmy Acreage % of Total
Vacant 1227.2 ~3,57%
Water Area 230.74 11 .~5%
~ 202_81 10.51%
Right-of-way 168,7 8.74~,
Medium ~ Residential
INImlirJ Senm-Puffik 11.71 0.~%
~h ~
~al O~ ~ 031%
~: ~ ~ ~ C~U
Growth in Annual Property Taxes Paid lay the
Proposed TTF DL~;~
TIF Analysis for South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
Pmge 4
73
ERA ,nc~amxLs that one driver of Lnifial gn3wth in tn~pgrty values fi. om 1995 to 1997
wi the r~,ersal ofa ~t~r,~ ms/dated rolling beach ea.sem~ pro~,u.u. Bc~j.~-;ng in 199S,
theCityofCorpusCl=ist/waaablelD~xthcbeachmslmcmltbebaseafthescawalL
which allowed values to grow.
As v~ed above, indevdoping anestima~fffmx incrcm~g~bythDplzmed
dis~et, ju~t rel~r~ the rat: of ncsr-~;,~ aplxecia~n of ~ ;..5 i.~y,u-/eme~s
IIDd ~ ~ i~; ~ 'l"b~ Dbl3y~ ~ ~ ilqdiP.tp~ ~
~ 1997 hay= ~ ~y, F~n;,~ from I9~-~ betw~;a 1997
If%between 1998 anct 1999. Talam hy itsaL~ thi-,z tz~n~t would
dz~elopak~nt of~ P~ry Ch~'ms| has th~ poresial to Fa~axe
inthc ~~. M~, ~ ~d~"~Pt'~~
'e May2O00-CerpsofF. ngin~rz~ndandpermi~ptoeessbeillgs
· Janua~ 2001 - Begin d--~_gn and .-v! ......
· OcIober 2001 - Carps of Engitz~ makes isstzs fi-,, ! appwv~ and
* Ianuax7 2002 - C~ ~,~""
, Iamuwy 2004 - Project c~...pietion
Ibtlm~ed Grawdl l~ls'ass fat Taxable
Value af I:-4¢eing I,,,M,u,..,~.nU and
Vacant Land
Year Gmwtheate
200~
2003 10%
1004 151k
1005 10'14
1006-7.019
sm~_Ely through 2005, af2r which I~mwth is forr. ast to alow to a lone-term Erowth rat=
of 3% per year.
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74
That cm land .~,a pmpettT valu=s have room to grow
~ ~ ~ tb~ ~o pwj~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
H~ ~ i~ 168 mvm~, is ~c ~r i~ low ~ ~
Slatus of ;~;q~g SIgnaft, ant Residential Deval ~ bt t~e Propined North Padre 11F District
Ariaseel Value 14ad Beakling Units/Acre
Ilesidehthd Ps,'elect Units ~ Lee lulldang tfacsre $Alalt
mlConsmnteCondo= 69 3.05 S55j.192 S4.,198,8~9 Slwi,374 $60,854
GuMStream C~ndos 131 4.07 Sa79,550 $11,729~q28 S216.106 S89,~11
P~o Condc~ 55 2,31 S4~d,~aa S4,255.412 S20g. G92 $77372
Islancl House Cohere 7Z 331 S594,000 S5,105,792 $179A56 S70,914 21.7S227
Holiday ran 16a 289 $1&2,149 $$,qOg, lag $4i,187 S2D, aM 5B.13149
As a hyl~hetkai e,-'~,'T,!e, assa~ ~a=:C a n~ 300-morn falI-~evi~e boel was beilt on
the ~ ~e~F,~ c~-~'tion corn of S115,000 per morn (in emit dollar), ERA
~,,.~ ~-, 1re hotel coakI have a total ccms~a-a~on cost of S37.5 m~'it;on. ~
asi~r ra~ 0f$125, ope~,t~ ~ z~65% of pr~es, and alm~mal m~ket
~T;,'.~t~on ra/= of If%, this the~,=~cal hotel c~dd b,wc an tanble vahae of tougb/y
j~Lsd~ctio~s, ~;. theotedcaZ hoteJ could ge~rz~ ro,,Ehly S400,OeO ~..-mmZ ~
~ FoUowing hhis th__~-~r~d~at ~.,~r.h, ti~ nni~ual value of tl~ brad (~,q~w~d tO
be a ~ si~ vA:h a densiW of 50 unim per a:~=) could b= wenh $400,000 ~e~ ncr~
spin:ellen:
'1. f~-,~own~intheTIFdistri~tisl;-dt=dm--,-n~rnnmb~ofpartieswhocemml.
Isrg~ tns~ of va~,,* land. This -d, maki ~;,-~ t~ m:gativs :. ..plieanions ofsl~-ulafio,,
gsnenning saln of land atut inee,m, p'odncing property, tt~ l~cal tax assessment
dtsltict will hav~ n n~w l~clinc of ~t as~s to work fxnm
TIF Analysis for South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
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75
ERA
New Dt'v~epmmt Disemmml
Obviously, th= long-te~n opporttmity For North Path Isl~,,~ is tt~ ~-h-,,,--. to d~e~up
ov~ 1,200 acr~ of vacant land, inca,,,~,~ sites on the s~wsll. To cl~n~ pezm~
rosere'oh and ~,m,~e~ evaD~'~nns noted above, and comp]et~'d adciifiom~l m~-~ rcvi~,~s to
confLirt previous d~ta and. ~ssum~c~. F~,. ~ effort, ERA aeated tw~ ak~,~e
dtvelopln~ml [m}grum~:
The Opporlm~/~
· 3,000 a'~aui~,g units (includi:~ cO,,dewnin/,tm., ] trails, homl roo~,~ -,~
strumsram). ERA is as~ 2,000 hotel rooms aug l,OOO r~d,~,: dw~;~,,~ m~s
furd~-ass~smcn~tob~builtovet lgyears
._,m~,,,-,~ projec~) built over lg years.
· An~rs,~-~-m,-~am-anion, assumaitn b:awat~park
· Tb~ CVnl~Omlnium and ~ URilS could go on ~ mm4cCt at an avcrab~ azaiblc
Wshm OrS17S,000 tx:r unit in year 2000 dollars.
TIF Analysis for South Padre Island - FINAL DRAFT
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Im~rmntCansts
prosum if ;.,a values are pushed b=yon6 mnrl~ ~ ra~s d ~~ ~
~-t~ ~ ~ ~ ~ly ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ of ~ ~~
Bsssi on ~,~.~om x-~nr~ ~is~ dcvelopmc~ s~i va~ss land, ~s well as
alts~nSiv~ new develcq~nexa scnmrios, ERA dev=lopesi altema~ve growth ~m~ssts
urnbit value ami increau~n Fnerami b~ thc TEF distria hetwee~ 2001 to 2020,
· mL~,~ b~ ~-~ju~m, shown in Tables 3 and 4. Th~ f~llowing implications are
Uml~r ~ Causenave Dev~.~n~ Opfi_on (Table 3), BRA
~ ~ ~ $6~0~ i 2001 m ~ ~ii.~ ~ 2010,
~ 2~0. To~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 2~3 ~ 2~0
$~ milli~
~ ~ ,~,,F,o~,-~gy $62,000 in 2001 m $6.6 miIHOn [u 2010, m ~ $13~
~on in 2~0. T~ ~,ff~ ~ ~ ~ 2003 ~ 20~
The following eh~,~ dc-pic~s the ginyah Lu ~ for lnh q2~ians over th= b~ss valus.
TIF Analysis for South Padre island - FINAL DRAFT
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R
Comparison of Estimated Total Annual TIF Revenues from Participating Jurisdictions
2000 I001 2002 20012004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1014 2015 2016 Zan Zulu RUIN auto
tas bounty , )1NL uutrLLs
SOFTWARE IN INC.
ti
a
gj
RER OF PROPERTIES . 1B61
Ay{D - HOMEBITE to
D - NON HOMEStTE If1
�10 - AD MARKET If1
VID - TIMBER MARKET T+I
N TOTAL LAND MARKET VALUE Irl
M ROVEMENTS - HOME3ITE Irl
ROVEMENTS - NON )(OMESITE 1+1
N TOTAL IMPROVEMENTS 4.1
V
9UNA4 PROPERTY CDH
ERAL3 10)
DB (0)
AL MARKET VALUE
AL HOMESTEAD CAP ADJUSTMENT (20)
AL EXEMPT PROPERLY 127)
AL 4RODUCTIVTTY MARKET tNON EXEMPT) 1+1
USE (a 1-1
PER USE IDI 4-1
PRODUCTIVITY LORH Irl
AL ASSESSED
MPTIONS
(HSI HOMESTEAD 1129) 10
(SAI OVER 68 1391 14)
IOP) DISABLED PERSONS 12) 1+1
IOVI DISABLED VET 071 (+I
TOTAL EXEMPTIONS 1.1
TAXABLE
i
r4
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4
h
A Y M U N Y R E jj
2000 PAELIMINARY ROLL FOA , ENTITIES
----------------------------------------
rHrrwrrrrwrrrrr,lHwrrwrr w MwrrH •iirH rw O
w••ra PRELIMINARY ROLL GRAND TOTALS alraa
•airs CITY OP CC lCO3) aw Hr
•carr 03103IO0 02:08►r aMar
•aa�airlri •wa ■• wraiararlra Hari MrHHrrwai
$3,491.334
023.947, 336
s0
so
029. 438, 910
1142, 200.790
617. 684, 297
639, 884. BR7
so
so
to
$o
6O
00
sO
it) 629, 438, 91 O
14) 989.884.887
t+)
so
141
40
I4)
f0
Irl
SBS. 3M, 791
63.313,731
APPROXIMATE TOTAL LEVY -CW TAXABLE • TAX RATE / 1001
410.070.6m a
03/03/00 OE:68â–ºr
PACE
689.323.797
/-1 6123.418
t-) 614.023
1-1 so
tol 689, 1116, 3m
1-) 63,319.731
trl 683.870.603
CHS ABED
8. WA, 723)
0807.449
(STATE
OI
02,367.302
/STATE
Of
0100.000
(STATE
01
$43,000
63.313,731
APPROXIMATE TOTAL LEVY -CW TAXABLE • TAX RATE / 1001
410.070.6m a
03/03/00 OE:68â–ºr
PACE
689.323.797
/-1 6123.418
t-) 614.023
1-1 so
tol 689, 1116, 3m
1-) 63,319.731
trl 683.870.603
Padre
Tax Incremen'
Financing
Scale In Feet
(X~Copyright 1989-2000 City of Corpus Christi
Texas
LE6END
TIF-Ares (totsl sctesge 1Q~0,0~)
Corpus Chrlsfi Cltg Limit Line
.... TIF Ares Boundsrg Line
Citg O{ Corpus Chrlstl, Planning Department
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83
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Exhibit 2
NOTICE OF PUBUC SCOPING MEETING
FOR
PACKERY CHANNEL - NORTH PADRE ISLAND STORM DAMAGE
REDUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECT
CORPUS CHRISTI, TF, XAS
Intm~le{i paffies are hereby notted of and invited to attend a public sceping meeting
be conducted by the U.& Army Corps of Engineers and ~e City of Corpus ChdsU on:
THURSDAY, SEPTEM? ~R 7, 2000
7:00 - g:00 PM
(REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:00 PM)
BAYFRONT CONVENTION CEN
ROOM 220
1901 N. SHORELINE BLVD.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community about the project and how project
studies will be conclucted, The meeting will provide an oppwtunity for all persons to
cmnment and preyida information to help assure thct all env;,,.n,.~ntal issues and
Impacts of the project am osmidered. Th~se unable to ~tl~ad may send written
comments to:
ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, GALVESTON
As liNTION: CES1NG-PE-E
P,O, BOX 1229
GALVESTON, TEXAS T/'5~3-1229
Economics Research Associates
Exhibit 3
Final Report for
Economic Impact Analysis for
the Proposed TIF District on
North Padre Island
Submitted to
The City of Corpus Christi
Prepared By
Economics Research Associates,
Chicago
June 2000
8~_os Angeles San Francisco San Diego
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... ~ ........... 1
2.0 DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT .......................................................................................................... 2
2.1 CONSERVATIVE DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE .................................................................................... 2
Hotel/Resort Developments ...................................................................................................................2
2. Residential Units ...............................................................................................................................3
3. Retail .................................................................................................................................................3
4. Food and Beverage Establishments ..................................................................................................4
5. Waterpark ........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALTER_NATIVE ...................................................................................... 5
1. Hotel/Resort Developments ...............................................................................................................5
2. Residential Units ......................................................................................................2 ........................5
3. Retail .................................................................................................................................................6
4. Food and Beverage Establishments ..................................................................................................6
5, Waterpark ........................................................................................................................................7
2.3 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................7
3.0 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS .............................................................................................................. 9
Economic Impact Analysis for the Proposed TIF D~lirict on North Padre Island-Final Page ii
Table of Tables
FABLE 1 - ECONOMIC IMPACT OF OVEKNIGHT VISITOKS AT THE TLF DISTRjCT RESORTS ..............................
TABLE 2 - E~ONOMIC IMPACT OF TOTAL VISITORS AT THE T~]: D|STRjCT RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS ...............
TABLE 3 - ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ALL VISITORS AT THE T~F DISTRICT F&B ESTABLISHMENTS ....................
TABLE 4 - PROJECTED DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACTS AT THE TIF DISTRICT - CONSERVATIVE SCENARIO ........
TABLE 5 - PROJECTED DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACTS AT THE TIE DISTRICT - OPPORTUNITY SCENARIO ..........
TABLE 6 - CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS - CONSERVATIVE DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO .........................................
TABLE 7 - CONSTRUCTION LMPACTS - OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO ............................................
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1.0 Introduction
Economics Research Associates ~vas engaged in TIF Analysis study submitted in May
2000 to the City of Corpus Christi. The TI/? analysis study estimated tax increment
revenues from the proposed development on North Padre Island. The TIF analysis study
proposed two development scenarios for the proposed district; a conservative scenario
and a mor~ aggressive "opportunity" scenario. The purpose of this report is to show the
direct economic impact for the proposed two scenarios on the area. In addition to the
suggested development programs, we make use of a demand analysis study prepared by
ERA during winter 1999/2000 for a proposed development on North Padre Island.
The direct economic impact measures final demand output (revenue) generated by
visitors to the TIF district and by local residents using the facilities at the district. In
addition, jobs created and/or associated with this revenue, earned wages, state and local
tax revenue are measured and reported by type of development. The five main
developments are:
1. Hotel/Resort Developments
2. Residential Units
3. Retail
4. Food and Beverage Establishments
5. Waterpark
The direct economic impact is measured separately for each scenario. All dollar amounts
in the direct economic impact section are reported in constant 1999 dollars since most of
the data gathered and used in this analysis are in 1999 dollars. The short-term
construction economic impact measures total construction costs derived at in the TIF
analysis study (Table 1 and Table 2), short terms construction jobs and wages associated
with theses jobs. Dollar amounts reported in that section are in current dollars.
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2.0 Direct Economic Impact
This section presents economic impact projections for the proposed new development
program for the planned TIF District on North Padre Island. Earlier in the report, two
scenarios have been proposed: an opportunity alternative and a conservative alternative.
Economic impact projections are presented for each scenario. Assumptions used in this
analysis are based on the demand analysis study completed earlier by ERA for the
proposed development on North Padre Island.
All dollar figures are in constant 1999 dollars. The proposed program assumes that
different projects will be phased over a number of years. However, the economic impact
analysis is conducted assuming all units are built in each scenario. Construction jobs and
wage impacts are calculated based on the estimated construction costs preSinted in Table
I and Table 2 for the conservative and oppommity development alternatives respectively.
Therefore, wages are in current dollars for each year when the impact occurs.
2.1 Conservative Development Alternative
Based on this scenario, it is projected that the following developments will occur in the
TIF district:
1. Hotel/Resort Developments -- Total of 1,200 rooms
2. Residential Developments -- Total of 500 units
3. Retail
4. Food and Beverage Establishments
5. Waterpark
The visitor market will support most of the economic impact at these developments. In
addition, the resident market will generate additional impact at the retail and food and
beverage establishments. Residential units are assumed to be largely retirement
communities that ~e occupied year round. Therefore, people purchasing these units,
would generate economic impact on the area as residents and not visitors.
Hotel/Resort Developments
Based on the demand analysis study, visitors to the proposed resorts on North Padre
Island are expected to spend on average 2.3 nights on the island. In addition, the study
suggests that on average 2.6 people will occupy each hotel/resort room. Average dally
rates are projected at $135. This ADR is comparable to mid to upscale beach resorts in
the area. Average occupancy rate is projected at 68%. Therefore, it is projected that
when all 1,200 rooms are available, total number of visitors will reach 336,689 visitors
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annually. Table 1 shows the economic impact generated by overnight visitors at the
proposed resorts.
Table 1 - Economic Impact of Overnight Visitors at the TIF District Resorts
Overnigl~t Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Visitors Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
336,689 40,208,400 900 10,998,900 2,412,504 3,618,756
~ource:ERA
Direct revenue will reach over $40 million. Ovemight visitors will support 900 new jobs.
New earnings will reach approximately S 11 million. Local tax revenue will reach $3.6
million at 9% tax rate and state tax revenue will reach $2.4 million at the current 6% tax
rate. Number of employees is proportional to the number of rooms and follows from
industry standards.
2. Residential Units
The conservative scenario projects 500 units to be developed in the TIF district. We
further assume that these units will be occupied year round and therefore, occupants will
generate economic impact similar to that of residents. Based on the national consumer
survey, households over 65 years old spend on average $25,275 per consumer unit
annually. The projected 500 units will generate $12.63 million in expenditures, support
129 jobs earning $1.66 million in wages. In addition, local and state tax revenue will
reach approximately $I million.
3. Retail
Revenue at retail establishments in the TYF district will come from different markets.
Overnight visitors at the TIF district resorts, overnight visitors at other area
accommodation, day visitors to the area and the resident market will contribute to retail
expenditures. Depending on the type ofretaiI, average daily expenditures per person may
vary accordingly. It is assumed that overnight visitors will spend on average $12 per
person per day, while day visitors and local residents will spend on average $10. The
following table shows each market contribution to the economic impact from retail
expenditure.
Table 2 - Economic Impact of Total Visitors at the TIF District Retail Developments
Total Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Markets Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
1,612,270 I9,988,153 203 2,632,136 1,249,260 324,807
$gurce: ERA
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Total revenue is projected at $20 million with 203 new jobs supported earning over $2.6
million in wages. Local and state tax revenues will reach over $1.5 million. In addition,
overnight visitors at the TIP districts resorts will generate retail and food and beverage
revenue off-site (off the TIP district). However, these impacts are not captured in this
analysis.
- 4. Food and Beverag~:laltablishments
As noted in Table 1, an estimated 150,000 SF of commercial space will be developed. It
is further assumed that the food and beverage establishments developed in the TIP district
will be of high quality and viewed as "destination" restaurants. All markets will
contribute to the final demand output generated at these establishments including the
resident market. Assuming a range of daily expenditures from $8 per person from the
resident market to $22 per person from the TIP district resorts overnight visitors, total
expenditure will reach $23.8 million. The following table shows the impacts from all
markets.
Table 3 - Economic Impact of All Visitors at the TIF District F&B Establishments
Total Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Markets Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
1,612,270 23,793,944 700 6,424,365 1,487,122 386,652
Revenue generated at these establishments will support 700 new jobs earning $6.4
million. Local and state tax revenue is estimated at $1.8 million.
5. Waterpark
Preliminary demand projections indicate that attendance will reach approximately
400,000 by the stabilization year. Attendance will be generated from all markets
including the resident market. It is further assumed that the average admission fee is $13
per person and that other revenue such as food and beverage, locker rentals, etc. is on
average $5 per person. Therefore the waterpark will contribute $7.2 million in direct
revenue-and will support an equivalent of 158 full-time jobs. In general more part-time
employees are hired during the high season. They will earn $1.6 million in wages. The
waterpark will generate $32,500 in sales and other local taxes and $125,000 in state
taxes.
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2.2 Opportunity Development Alternative
This scenario assumes that a total of 2,000 hotel/resort rooms will be developed in the
TIF district. Furthermore, it assumes that a total of 1,000 residential units will be
developed. We assume that at least 500 units will be second homes and 500 units will be
in retirement communities. The scenario also assumes that 300,000 SF of commercial
space will ~be available for retail, entertainment and food and beverage establishments.
Based on these assumptions and the demand analysis study, the estimated economic and
tax revenue impact is presented thereafter. Assumptions presented in the conservative
development alternative hold for the opportunity development alternative unless
otherwise stated.
1. Hotel/Resort Developments
With the projected 2,000 rooms, total number of visitors at these resorts will reach
approximately 561,000 annually. The following table shows the impact generated by
these overnight visitors at the resorts developed in the T~ district.
Overnight Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Visitors Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
561,i48 67,014,000 1,500 18,331,500 4,020,840 6,031,260
Direct revenue will reach over $67 million. Overnight visitors will support 1,500 new
jobs. New eamings will reach approximately $18 million. Local tax revenue will reach
$6 million at 9% tax rate and state tax revenue will reach $4 million at the current 6% tax
rate. Number of employees is proportional to the number of rooms and follows from
industry standards.
2. Residential Units
Assuming that 500 units will be in the retirement community and that these units will be
occupied year round and therefore, occupants will generate economic impact similar to
that of residents. The impact is similar to the one estimated under the conservative
development alternative. The projected 500 units will generate $12.63 million in
expenditures, support 129 jobs earning $l.66 million in wages. In addition, local and
state tax revenue will reach approximately $1 million.
However, under this scenario, we further assume that 500 units will be developed as
seasonal residential units or second homes. The demand analysis study shows that these
units will be developed as condominiums and not stand-alone houses. In addition, the
study indicates that 60% of units ~vill be in rental programs (300 units.) During the peak
season (April through September), average occupancy rates is projected to reach 50%.
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Average number of occupants per unit is projected at 4 people. Average length of stay
per party is projected at 5 nights. The remainder six months (October through March),
the units will either be empty of will be occupied by the owners for approximately 2
weeks and by their friends and relatives for other periods. Units that are not in the rental
program (200 units) will be occupied by their owners and their friends and relatives.
However, it is hard to account for the economic impact of those units.
The following table shows the projected direct economic impacts of second homes
developed in the TIF District. Dividing the rented units by 2.9 (average number of
persons in a consumer unit) we arrive at the number of consumer units. In addition,
annual expenditures were calculated based on the number of days each unit is occupied.
Number of Consumer Annual Total State Tax Local Tax Supported Wages
Units Units Expenditure Expenditures (19995) (19995) Jobs (19995)
rented (19995) (19995)
150 207 19,156 3,963,381 247,711 64,405 40 521,917
500 690 1,466 1,010,698 63,169 16,424 10 133,094
Total 4,974,079 310,880 80,819 51 655,011
Second homes will generate approximately $5 million in expenditures, support 51 jobs in
the community earning $655,000. Local and state tax revenue will reach approximately
$400,000.
3. Retail
The projected overnight visitors at the TIF district resorts in addition to other visitor and
resident markets will account for 1.8 visitors annually. The impact of this market is
presented in the following table. All assumptions stated in the conservative scenario
holds here.
Total Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Markets Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
1,836,729 23,489,716 239 3,093,239 1,468,107 381,708
The market will generate $23,5 million in revenue, support 239 new jobs earning a little
over $3 million in wages. Local and state tax revenue will push over $1.8 million.
4. Food and Beverage Establishments
Based on earlier assumptions, direct revenue at food and beverage establishments at the
TIF district will reach over $30 million. Approximately 900 new jobs will be generated
earning over $8 million in wages. State and local tax revenue will reach over $2.3
million.
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Total Direct Supported Wages State Tax Local Tax
Markets Revenue Jobs (1999 $) (1999 $) (1999 $)
(1999 $)
1,836,729 30,213,475 889 8,157,638 1,888,342 490,969
5. Waterpark
Preliminary demand projections indicate that attendance will reach approximately
400,000 by the stabilization year. Attendance will be generated from all markets
including the resident market. It is further assumed that the average admission fee is $13
per person and that other revenue such as food and beverage, locker rentals, etc. is on
average $5 per person. Therefore the waterpark will contribute $7.2 million in direct
revenue and will support an equivalent of I58 full-time jobs. In general more part-time
employees are hired during the high season. They will earn $1.6 million in wages. The
waterpark will generate $32,500 in sales and other local taxes and $125,000 in state
taxes.
2.3 Summary
The following two tables summarize the direct economic impact of the proposed
developments in the TIF district. The first table shows the impact for the conservative
development scenario and the second table shows the impact for the opportunity
development scenario.
Table 4 - Projected Direct Economic Impacts at the TIF District - Conservative Scenario
Conservative Development Scenario
Attraction Direct Revenue Supported Wages Local Tax State Tax
Jobs
Resorts $40,208,400 900 $10,998,900 $3,618,756 $2,412,504
Residential Units $I2,637,500 129 $1,664,167 $205,359 $789,844
Retail $19,988,153 203 $2,632,136 $324,807 $I,249,260
F&B Establishments $23,793,944 700 $6,424,365 $386,652 $1,487,122
Waterpark $7,200,000 158 $I,584,000 $32,500 $125,000
Totals $103,827,997 2,090 $23,303,568 $4,568,074 $6,063,730
Source: ERA
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Table 5 - Projected Direct Economic Impacts at the TIF District - Opportuaity Scenario
Opportunity Development Scenario
Attraction Direct Revenue Supported Wages Local Tax
Jobs
Resorts $67,014,000 1,500 $18,331,500. $6,031,260
Residential~Ynits $17,611,579 179 $2,319,178 $286,188
Retail $23,~89,716 239 $3,093,239 $381,708
F&B Establishments $30,213,475 889 $8,157,638 $490,969
Waterpark $7,200,000 158 $1,584,000 $125,000
Totals $145,528,770 2,965 $33,485,555 $7,315,125
SourCe: ERA
State Tax
$4,020,840
$1,100,724
$1,468,107
$1,888,342
$32,500
$8,510,513
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3.0 Construction Impacts
Based on the construction structure of the two alternatives, the following two tables show
the construction impact in terms of number of construction related jobs and the earned
wages associated with the jobs. Since the construction costs were inflated, the estimated
wages are'also inflated, therefore all dollar amounts, unlike the direct economic impact,
are in current dollars. The number of construction related jobs does not include jobs
relate to land development and is equivalent to full time jobs.
Table 6 - Construction Impacts - Conservative Development Scenario
Conservative Development Scenario
Attraction Total Wages Number of Construction
Construction Related Jobs
Costs
Resorts $195,506, 160 $78,202,464 1,655
Residential Units $108,564,117 $43,425,647 966
Commercial Space $14,725,383 $5,890,153 124
Waterpark $15,373,423 $6,149,369 138
Total $334,169,084 $133,667,633 2,883
The conservative scenario predicts total construction costs to reach $334 million, number
of construction related jobs would reach almost 2,900 jobs earning over $133 million in
wages.
Table 7 - Construction Impacts - Opportunity Development Scenario
Opportunity Development Scenario
Attraction Total Wages Number of Construction
Construction Related Jobs
Costs
Resorts $322,791,725 $129, 116,690 2,759
ResidentialUnits $228,543,213 $91,417,285 1,931
Commercial Space $31,239,025 $12,495,610 248
Waterpark $15,373,423 $6,149,369 138
Total $597,947,386 $239,178,955 5,076
The opportunity scenario predicts total construction costs to reach $598 million, number
of construction related jobs would reach 5,000 jobs earning over $239 million in wages.
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Exhibit4
ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ~
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO,
CITY OF CORPUS CttRISTI, TEXAS", ESTABLIS'FITNG A BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR SUCH REINVESTMENT ZONE, AND OTF!~R
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has authorized cities to establish reinvestment zones by
its enactment of the Tax Increment Financing Act, Chapter 3 11 of the Texas Tax Code (the"Act");
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City of Corpus Christi should establish a
reinvestment zone (hereinnfter "the Zone"), as authorized by the Act, within the area of the City as
described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A" and depicted by map in Exhibit "B," which exhibits
are attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
~, the City has prepared a preliminary reinvestment zone ~nnnCil:lg pla~ a ~_~
correct copy of which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "C, " and incorporated herein; and has
presented the plan to the governing body of each taxing trait that levies taxes on real property hi the
proposed zone, provided notice to each such taxing trait of the creation of the proposed zone, made
a formal presentation to representatives of each such taxing unit, and taken all other actiota in
accordance with Section 311.003 of the Act; and
~AS, the preliminary reinvestment zone financing plan provides that the ad valorera
taxes of the City constituting its tax incremem are to be deposited into the hereinafter created Tax
Increment Fund, and that ad valorera taxes of the other taxing units constituting their respective tax
increments may also be utilized for the purposes described in the preliminary financing plan; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the Act, the City called a public hearing to hear publ~
comment on the creation of the proposed zone and its benefits to the City and the property in
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proposed zone; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the Act, notice of such public hearing was published in the
Corp~ Chrisri Caller-Times, a daily newspaper having general circulation in the City, such
publication date being not later than seven (7) days prior to the date of the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, such hearing was convened at the time and place mentioned in the published
notice, to-wit, on the 29th day of August, 2000, at the Regular Meeting of the City Council
commencing at 2:00 p.m., at the City Hall of the City, which hearing was conducted and then closed;
WHEREAS, the City, at such hearing, invited and permitted any interested person to speak
for or agaizzst the creation of the zone, its boundaries, and the concept of ulx increment financing;
WHEREAS, all owners of property located within the proposed zone were given a
reasonable opportunity to protest the inclusion of the property in the proposed zone; and
WI-~KEAS, City Council considered all information provided to it relevant to the merits of
creating the zone, consistent with the criteria in Chapter 311; and
WI4~-REAS, all requirements of the Act have been met.
NOW, THEKEFORE, BE IT OtLDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION I: The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordirmnce are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council, after conducting the above-described public hearing and
l'mving heard all evidence and testimony, hereby makes the following findings and determinations
based on the evidence and testimony presented to it:
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(a)
That the Zone is a contiguous geographic area located wholly wit[
the corporate limits of the City.
3~at the area substantially arrests or impairs the sound growth of the
City, retards the provision of housing_ accommodations, constimms an
economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health,
safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use because of:
(I) unsafe conditions, inchidinE a 1.2 mile long seawall which is
imminently threatened by beach erosion, such threat to
seawalt posing a severe and immincm threat, especially by
catastrophic storm, to a large number of hotels,
condominiums and other living units, as well as to public
roads. infrastructure, and facilities protected by said seaw~
(2) the deterioration of site or other improvements including
severe erosion in front of the above-described seawall posing
a severe and imminem threat to the properties and public
infrastructure protected by said seawall as described above;
(3) conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other cause
including severe erosion in from of the above-described
seawall posing a severe and imminent threat to the properties
and public infrastructure protected by said seawall as
described above;
(4) the predominance of defective or inadequate sidewalk or
street layout; and
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(5) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, or usefulness.
(c) That the area is predominantly open and, because of obsolete platting,
substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the City.
(d) Ttmt the area is predominantly open and, because of deterioration of
structures or site improvements, or other factors, including severe
erosion in front of the above-described seawall, posing a severe and
imminent threat to the properties and public infrastructure protected
by said seawall as described above, substantially impairs or arrests the
sound growth of the City.
(e) That the area is predominantjy open and substantially impairs or
arrests the sound growth of the City because of various factors,
including but not limited to the following: (A) a significant portion of
the area does not have access to roadways of the City and (B) natural
waterways exist within the area that pose drainage and flooding
hazards to the City, thereby rendering the area unproductive and
underdeveloped.
(iv) Tlaat tourism and convention business is of extreme importance to the
Corpus Christi economy, which has not shared in the economic
prosperity enjoyed by the rest of the State in recent years, and the area
within the proposed dish'let has tremendous, unrealized potential to
provide tourist and convention facilities, and it is essential that this
presently undeveloped area be fully developed.
(g) That no more than ten (10) percent of the property in the proposed
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reinvestment zone, excluding property ,that is publicly owned, is used
for residential purposes.
(h) That the total appraised value of taxable real prot~rty in the g~uyosed
reinvestment zone and in existing reinvestment zones within the City
according to the most recent appraisal mILs for the City, does not
exceed fifteen (15) pement of the current total appraised vain~ of
taxable real property in the City and in the i~d,tsn-ial districts ~;~r. ated
by the City.
(i) That the proposed reinvesnnent zone does not contain more thin
.fifteen (15) percent of the total appraised value of real property
taxable by a county or school district.
(j) That the improvements to be implemented in the proposed zone will
sigai~cantly enhance the value of all taxable real propen~y in the
proposed zone and will be of general benefit to the City.
SECTION 3: The City Council hereby designates as a reinvestment zone the area described
by the metes and bounds in Exhibit "A" and depicmd by map in Exhibit "B" to promote development
~n~ redevelopmerit of th~ area, which development or redevelopment the City Council does hereby
d~t~rmine would not occur solely through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable future.
Sttch reinvestment zone shall hereafter be identified as "Reinvestmere Zone Number Two, City of
Corpus Christi, Texas" (the "Zone" or the "Reinvestment Zone").
SECTION 4: That there is hereby established a board of directors for the Zone (the "Board")
which shall consist of fifteen (15) members. The Board shall be appointed as follows:
(a) Pursuant to Section 311.009(a), Tax Code, the respective governing bodies
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of each taxing unit other than the City each may appoim one (1) member of
the Board. Each said governing body may waive its right m appoint a
director, and shall be deemed to have waived such right if it has not made
such appointment within thirty days of receiving written notice of its fight to
appoint. The remaining members of the Board are appointed by the City
Council of the City. All members appointed by the Board shall meet
eligibility requirements as set forth in the Act. Provided, however,
notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, the City Council shall
have the right to appoint at least ten (10) members of the Board, and the
Board shall exceed fifteen (15) members if necessary for the City Council to
make said ten (10) appointments.
(b) Terms of Board members shall be two years. Terms shall be staggered, with
the first term of eight (8) City Council appointees being for one year.
Officers shall be appointed as provided in the Act.
(c) The Board shall make recommendations to the City Council concerning the
administration of the Zone. The Board shall prepare and adopt a project plan
and reinvestment zone financing plan for the Zone and submit such plan~ to
the City Council for its approval in accordance with Section 311.011, Texas
Tax Code. The Board shall exercise other powers and responsibilities with
respect to the Zone only to the extent expressly granted by the City Council
by ordinance or resolution.
SECTION 5: The Zone shall take effect immediateiy upon the passage of this Ordinance.
Termination of the Zone shall occur on December 31. 2022, or at an earlier time designated by
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subsequent ordinance of the City Council or at such time as all project costs, and all tax increv
bonds and interest thereon, have been paid in full.
SECTION 6: The Tax Increment Base for the Zone, which is the total appraised value of all
taxable real property located in the Zone for the year m which the Zone is designated is shown hi the
attached Exhibit "D', incorporated heroin.
SECTION 7: There is hereby established a Tax Increment Fund for the Zone, which may be
divided into such accounts and subaccounts as deemed necessary or convenient in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles for government, into which all tax increments, less any
mounts not required to be paid into the Tax Increment Fund pursuant to the Act, are to be deposited.
The Tax Increment Fund shall be utilized only for purposes permitted by the Act and managed in
accordance with the Act.
SECTION 8: The City Council hereby finds that the creation of the Zone and the expcndi"-""
of moneys on deposit in the Tax Increment Fund is necessary or convenient to the creation of the
Zone or to the implementation of the project plan for the Zone and constitutes a program to promote
local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the City.
SECTION 9: That if any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section,
paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10: This Oi'dinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 10, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, CHAPTER 33, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
REGARDING WATERFOWL HUNTING.
ISSUE: Residents located in water oriented subdivisions have expressed concerns
regarding noise and safety with the hunting of water fowl in proximity to their homes, in
particular, near Padre Isles along the east shoreline of the Laguna Madre, south of the JFK
Causeway.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Ordinance.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
A) Based on complaints received from Padre Isles residents regarding the hunting of
waterfowl near their homes, Council directed staff to review the City Code regarding the
hunting of waterfowl within the Laguna Madre and recommend amendments to the code
as deemed necessary.
B) Section 33-75 of the Code was amended by Ordinance 10015, on Nov. 25, 1970, to
allow duck hunting in Laguna Madre and again on November 10, 1976, by Ordinance
13471, making it unlawful for any person to erect a duck blind or hunt within 400 feet of the
shoreline in the Laguna Madre.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
The current limitation prohibiting waterfowl hunting within 400 feet of the east and west
shoreline of the Laguna Madre conflicts with the residential uses in Padre Isles as well as
with other water oriented activities, i.e. fishing, skiing, and boating. Although the hunting
of waterfowl is prohibited elsewhere within the City limits, it does occur at various locations
in the Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays, thereby posing future conflicts as these areas
develop.
Staff recommends amending the code to require that hunting of water fowl be a minimum
distance of 1000 feet from a residence, business establishment; industrial facility, school;
institution of higher education; other structure designed for residential or commercial
occupation along Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay and the Laguna Madre.
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
The hunting of waterfowl in the Laguna Madre in proximity to developed areas poses a
nuisance and a possible hazard to residents and other occupants as well as conflicts with
other recreational activities. Under the current ordinance, the Laguna Madre between
Corpus Christi Bay south to the City limit line is the only area within the City limits where
the hunting of waterfowl is permitted during lawful seasons provided it does not occur
within 400 feet of the shoreline (Attachment A). The duck hunting seasons are October 28
through November 26, 2000 and December 09, 2000 through January 21,2001.
The hunting of waterfowl also occurs illegally in various unpopulated locations in Corpus
Christi Bay on the backside of Mustang Island and in Nueces Bay. The anticipated
residential growth in Padre Isles and development on Mustang Island will also pose future
conflicts with the hunting of waterfowl unless the ordinance is amended.
A series of meetings were held with concerned property owners, game wardens from
Texas Parks and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and representatives from Ducks Unlimited
and Padre Island Property Owners Association regarding water fowl hunting in proximity
to residences in Padre Isles. Of specific concern was the water area between the spoil
islands paralleling the Intercoastal Waterway and the eastern shore of the Laguna Madre
south of the JFK Causeway (Attachment B and C). Residents have complained of noise,
falling shot in yards or pools, broken windows, and to some extent, safety of persons
fishing, boating and skiing in the general vicinity of the hunters.
The proposed ordinance with the 1000-foot distance would effectively eliminate waterfowl
hunting along the east bank of the Laguna Madre in the areas where residences have
been constructed. The distance of a 1000 feet from residences and other occupied
structures was determined to be more than adequate in that the maximum carrying
distance of shot from a gun is approximately 375 feet. As new residences or other
development is constructed, the 1000-foot distance would automatically adjust to further
restrict the hunting. The intent of the 1000 foot minimum requirement is to establish a
hunting regulation that not only could be applied in the Laguna Madre but also in Corpus
Christi Bay and Nueces Bay as these areas are developed without having to revise the
ordinance.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden said their policy is to enforce local hunting
regulations adopted by Council and concurred that the 1000 foot hunting prohibition is a
safe distance and a good compromise to the 400 foot requirement under current rules.
Representatives from Duck's Unlimited indicated they would assist the City in signing the
water areas around Padre Isles where hunting is proposed to be eliminated, based on the
1,000 foot distance.
i~lichael N. Gunning~~F~"~
Director of Planning
Background Information
Water Fowl Ordinance
Page 2
Attachments:
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Attachment C:
Existing Waterfowl Hunting Area Map
Proposed Waterfowl Hunting Area Map
Projected 1,000 Foot Distance Map
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, CHAPTER 33, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS, REGARDING WATERFOWL HUNTING; PROVIDING
FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 33-75 of the Code of Ordinances is revised to read as follows:
"Section 33-75. Discharging firearms; dry-k-waterfowl hunting.
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to fire or discharge any gun, pistol,
rifle or other firearm of any description within the city, or from without the corporate
limits of the city and permit any shot, projectile, EFs B-B's, slugs or ammunition to fall
within the city. I lunting and the The unauthorized discharge of firearms of any
description outside of the city and within four hundred (400) feet of the city limits or the
firing outside of the city and permitting the projectile to fall within the city is hereby
declared a nuisance and is prohibited=; provided, however,
"('b) However, except as restricted by subsection (c) of this section, ~ waterfowl
hunting within the lawful seasons and during the times prescribed by the legislature of
the-st'a~ any Federal and State aaencies with jurisdiction over the takina of waterfowl,
subject to the rules and regulations of Federal and state agencies of appropriate
jurisdiction, and the discharge of firearms, subject to such state law, rules. and
regulations, shall be permitted within the city in the following described areas: Corpus
Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, east of the Culf Intracoastad Water~vay and portion of the
Upper Laguna Msde-Madre within the corporate limits. (For the purposes of this
section, anyone on the waterside of the vegetation line is considered to be within
Corpus Christi Bay or Upper Laguna Madre.
"(c) No waterfowl huntincl is permitted within 1.000 feet of a residence; business
establishment; industrial facility, school; institution of higher education; other structure
designed for residential or commercial occupation (but not includina storaqe sheds,
hunting/fishing camps, pump facilities); dock appurtenant to a residential or commercial
structure (other than those associated with a hunting/fishing camp or oil/c~as field
production installation); trailer or recreational vehicle park; military installation: any
public beach; any City, County, State, or Federal park; the JFK causeway between
Flour Bluff and North Padre Island. the causeway between Corpus Christi and Portland,
or the corporate limits of another municipality that prohibits the discharge of firearms
within its city limits.
"DUCK I IUNTINC DESCRIPTION IN LACUNA MADE
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"Beginning at a point in the northeast boundary line of State Tract No. 6,
said point being 400.0 feet southeast from the west shore of Laguna Made
at mean high tide;
"Thence in a southeasterly direction with the northeast boundary line of
State Tracts No. 6 and 35 and its extension, across Crate Tracts No. 40,
41, 54 and 55 to a point that is 400.0 feet northwest from the east shore of
Laguna Made at mean high tide;
"Thence in a southeasterly direction with a line that is parallel to and 400.0
feet west of the east shore of said Laguna Made at mean high tide to its
intersection with the northeast boundary line of State Tract No. 56;
"Thence in a northwesterly direction with the northeast boundary line of
said State Tract No. 56 to its north corner;
"Thence in a southwesterly direction with the common boundary line of
State Tracts 56 and 57, and the common boundary line between State
Tracts No. 59 and 58 to a point 400.0 feet northeast of the shore of
Laguna Made at mean high tide;
"Thence in a general southwesterly direction with a line that is 400 feet off
the east shore of Laguna Made at mean high tide to its intersection with
the southeast boundary of said State Tract No. 50;
"Thence in a southwesterly direction with the common boundary line of
State Tracts 58 and 60 and between 60 and 61 to a point that is 400.0 feet
northeast of the shore of Laguna Made at high tide;
"Thence in a general southwesterly direction with a line that is 400 feet off
the east shore of Laguna Made at mean high tide to its intersection with
the northeast right-of-way line of the John F. Kennedy Causeway;
"Thence in a northwesterly direction with the northeast right-of-way line of
said John F. Kenncdy Causeway to a point opposite and north of the
Padre Island Investment Company West Lease Line in State Tract No. 61;
"Thence in a southwesterly direction across the John F. Kennedy
Causeway with the northern extension of the said West Lease Line and
then with the said Padre Island Investment Company West Lease Line
and its meanders to the most westerly corner of the Padre Island
Investment Company Tract;
"Thence in a southeasterly direction to the north corner of State Tract No.
174;
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"Thence in a southeasterly direction with the northeast boundary line of
State Tract No. 174 to a point that is 400 feet off the east shore of Laguna
Made at mean high tide;
"Thence in a general southeasterly direction with a line that is 400 feet
northwest of and parallel to the meanders of th~ east shore of Laguna
Made at n~ean high tide to its interscction with the southwest boundary
line of State Tract No. 178;
"Thence in a northwesterly direction across Laguna Made and in a straight
line to a point that is 400 feet southeast of the intersection of the
Nuecss-Kleberg County Line with the west shore of said Laguna Made at
mean high tide;
"Thence in a general north-northeasterly direction with a line that is 400
feet southeast of Laguna Made's western shore at ,~ean high tide to the
point of beginning.
"It shall be unlawful for any-person to erect a duck blind within four hundred (400) fe~t of
the shoreline in the Laguna Made, and it shall be unlawful for any person to use any
post, stake, wharf, pier or piling for a hunting blind for duck hunting within four hundred
(400) f6et of the shoreline in the Laguna Made."
SECTION 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final
judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance, for it is the
definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word or provision of this ordinance be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented hereunder shall
constitute an offense, punishable as provided in Section 1-6 of the City Code of
Ordinances.
SECTION 4. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
R02806A7wpd 113
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second
reading on this the __ day of ,2000, by the following vote:
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this
the __ day of
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the __
ATTEST:
,2000 by the following vote:
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
day of ,2000.
4
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED:
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
day of
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor
,2000:
By:
R. Jay Reining
First Assistant City Attorney
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of 1,000 gallons of Malathion
insecticide in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0029-01 from Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for the amount of $22,740, based on low bid. The insecticide will be used
by Heakh Department, Vector Control. Funds have been budgeted in FY 00-0t.
Purpose:
Bid Invitation Issued:
The insecticide will be used for killing adult mosquitoes.
Two
Bids Received: Two
Pricing Analysis:
Award Basis:
Pricing has decreased approximately 3% from last year.
Low Bid
Funding:
Health Departmere
Vector Comxol
1020-12670-520030
Micha~ C.
Procurement and General Services Manager
$37,000.00
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BID TABULATION
Bid Invitation No. B1-0029-01
Malathion Insecticide
1,000 Gallons
Van Waters & Rogers
Corpus Chdsti, TX
Unit Pdce
$22.74
Total Price
$22,740.00
Cheminova, Inc.
Wayne, New Jersey
$24.75
$24,750.00
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DMSION
BID EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
TO: Daniel Sprenger
DEPT. DIV.: Veetor Control
DATE: Oetober 11, 2000
BID INVITATION NO.: BI-0029-01
BID ITEM NO.:
COMMODITY: Malathion
Maria Garza, Senior Account Clerk
Copies of the bids and a bid tabulation are submitted for your cvab,s.~m end t~oramead~ion. Ple~s~ provid~ your comments below.
Your evalus~n should consider, but not be ~ to: (1) Price. (2) Exceptions to the Specifications. (3) Cost to Opeva~ Mainlain. or
Consume. end (4) Dis~sal Value when applicable. Ifthc awar~ ~quires Counc~ approval (a) fl~c ~ecommendatldn mus~ be ap!t~ovcd
by your Group Manager, and (b) ac~vity numbers end budgeted amounts must be shown.
EVALUATION COMMENTS
We recommend awarding the bid to Van Waters and Rogers based upon
price.
ACTIVITY NUMBER: 12 6 7 0 AMOUNT BUDGETED
COMPLETED AND SUBMI rl ED BY: ~/~/~NAM~
APPROVED:
$37,000.00
Supervisor
'r[l'~E
10/17/00
DATE
DATE
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of computer network equipment from the
following companies for the following amounts, in accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative
Purchasing Program for a total amount of $165,363. Funds are provided through the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant
Kent DataComm
Austim Texas
$56,445
Hart InterCivic
Austin, Texas
$108,918
Grand Total: $165,363
Purpose:
The equipmere will allow for the Juvenile Assessment Center
(JAC) and the Municipal Court to share information and records
on juvenile offenses. It will enhance the sharing of information
to provide case management services to juveniles and their
families.
Basis of Award:
State of Texas cooperative Purchasing Program
Funding:
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
1050-821698
M~rrera,'~C.p.~M.'/
Procurement & General Services Manager
$206,571
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
maintenance agreement with Cisco Systems, inc. in the amount of $59,171.89 for 12 months of
hardware and operating system maintenance based on snle source.
Purpose:
In July 1998, City Council authorized the purchase of
networking equipment consisting of routers, switches and
associated Cisco hardware and software under the State of
Texas Qualified Information Technology Vendor (QISV)
program. The equipment was parchased to provide the
infrastructure to support the new Year2000 compliant
computer systems. Since its purchase, we have maintained
an annual support agreement. This requested motion
covers the equipment for the current fiscal year.
Basis of Award:
Sole Source
Cisco Systems is the only vendor who can provide
unlimited access to all operating system upgrades,
24x7x365 access to Cisco Connection online and 24x7x365
access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center for priorityl
and 2 telephone support.
Funding:
MIS Operating Budget
530230-5210-40420
$60,000
Procttrement & General Services Manager
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 8, 2000
SUBJECT: O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Pollywog Pond Bird Watching
Sanctuary Improvements (Project No. 8365)
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with JSJ Services, Inc. for a total fee not to exceed $28,140 forthe
O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Pollywog Pond Bird Watching Sanctuary
Improvements.
ISSUE: A Reimbursement Contract Grant in the amount of $50,000 was approved from the
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuary Program, Inc. on July 18, 2000 to improve access and site
amenities at Pollywog Pond for bird watchers.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Federal/State Grants Fund. The
required local matching funds were transferred from the Water Department's operating
budget, and appropriated to the Federal/State Grants Fund during FY1999-2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
Eduardo Garafia, P. E.,
Water Superintendent
Director of Engineering Services
Additional SuDloort Material:
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Project Budget
Exhibit "C" Location Map
Exhibit "D" Bid Tab Summary
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BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
SUBJECT: 0. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Pollywog Pond Bird Watching
Sanctuary Improvements (Project No. 8365)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
1. July 18, 2000 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Reimbursement Contract Grant in the amount of $50,000 with the Coastal Bend
Bays & Estuary Program, Inc. forthe Pollywog Pond Sanctuary Bird Watching Area
Public Access Improvements (Motion No. M2000-241 ).
July 18, 2000 - Ordinance authorizing the transfer of $25,000 from the No. 4010
Water Fund to the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund and appropriating a total of
$75,000, including $50,000 from the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, in
the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the Pollywog Pond Sanctuary Bird
Watching Area Public Access Improvements Project; and declaring an emergency
(Ordinance No. 024097).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1. October 4, 2000 - Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering Laboratory's
Inspection and Materials Testing Services with Trinity Engineering Testing
Corporation for a total fee not to exceed $3,750.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Pollywog Pond is located near the O. N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant, close to Sharpsburg Road between IH 37 and the Nueces River.
Pollywog Pond is utilized by the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant for the discharge of
backwash water from the plant's ~ters. The area has attracted a wide variety of birds and
wildlife. The site is listed as a bird watching site by the Audubon Society and other bird
watching guides. The site is a designated location on the Texas Parks and Wildlife's "The
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail" map.
The Water Department has cooperated with the local Audubon Society to operate the area
as a sanctuary and facilitate access for bird watchers. A grant application was submitted
last year to the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. to further enhance the site
and accessibility. The City's Water Department has coordinated the project with
representatives of the local Audubon Society and other local bird watching groups.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of improved site amenities, signage,
access improvements and public access boardwalks. Access currently has negative
impact on vegetation. The level of usage has caused some unnecessary disturbances to
the habitat that improved signage and access can correct. Construction has to occur
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approval of the Management Work Plan from Texas Natural Resoume and Conservation
Commission (TNRCC). Construction has to occur between December 1, 2000 and
February 28, 2001 due to migrating birds which nest in the area throughout the months of
March, Apdl, and May.
BID INFORMATION: The project consists of a Base Bid and one (1) Additive AItemate.
The City received proposals from seven (7) bidders on November 8, 2000. The bids
ranged as follows:
Base Bid = $27,340.00 to $82,900.00
Additive Alternate No. 1 =$800.00 to $8,000.00
JSJ Services, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas is the low bidder on the total of the Base Bid
amount of $27,340, plus the Additive Alternate for a grand total amount of $28,140. JSJ
Services, inc. submitted two bids. The first bid was submitted in error as it did not include
a Bid Bond and is therefore considered Nonresponsive. The second bid submitted by JSJ
Services, Inc. complies with all specifications of the bidding process. The references of JSJ
Services, Inc. have been checked by the City's consultant, Shiner, Moseley and
Associates, Inc. The City's consultant, Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc. and City staff
recommend contract award of the Base Bid and Additive Alternate in the amount of
$28,140 to JSJ Services, Inc.
CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the project will be completed in 45
calendar days, with completion anticipated by the end of February, 2001.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Federal/State Grants Fund and FY
2000-2001 Water Operating Budget.
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O. N. STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
POLL"RVOG POND BIRD WATCHING SANCTUARY
Project No. 8365
Project Budget
November 8, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
Federal/State Grants Fund (Coastal Bend Bays & Estuary Program).. $50,000.00
Federal/State Grants Fund (Water Division) ......................................... 25,000.00
Water Commercial Paper (550920-4475-00000-180130) ..................... 3,750.00
Total .......................................................................................................$78,750.00
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction (JSJ Services) ..................................................................$28,140.00
Contingencies (10%) .............................................................................2,814.00
Consultant (Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc.) ............................... 6,364.00
Major Projects Activity ...........................................................................2,000.00
Construction Inspection Activity ............................................................4,500.00
Testing (Trinity Engineering Testing Corp.) ........................................... 3,750.00
Printing ..................................................................................................500.00
Advertising .............................................................................................500.00
Total .......................................................................................................$48,568.00
Funds Remaining ..................................................................................$30,182.00
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTY, TEXAS
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY: 'Angel R. Escobar, P. E., Director of Engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2000
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $79,000.00
Page 1 of 3
TIME OF COMPLETION: 45 Calendar Days
O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
JSJ Services, Inc.
Four -Star Design & Const.
Isensee Construction
Sludge Lagoons and Presedimentation Basin Rehabilitatn:
8601 Up River Road
730 Quetzal Street
746 Princess
Pollywog Pond Improvements
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Project No. 8365
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1. Timber Boardwalk, including limber
1
LS
19,140.00
34,500.00
34,500.00
lumber (0.6 CCA), concrete, etc.,
complete in place per LS.
2. Information Kiosk, including preman-
1
LS
5,800.00
7,750.00
13,750.00
ufactured structure, concrete slab,
etc., complete in place per LS.
3. Birdwatching Observation Blind,
1
LS
2,400.00
2,500.00
2,750.00
including lumber (0.6 CCA), etc.,
complete in place per LS.
TOTAL BASE BID
27,340.00
44,750.00
51,000.00
1. Resurface berms with sand cap,
200
CY
800.00
4,900.00
8,000.00
complete in place per CY.
TOTAL BASE BID PLUS
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1
28,140.00
49,650.00
59,000.00
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY: 'Angel R. Escobar, P. E., Director of Engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2000
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $79,000.00
Page 2 of 3
TIME OF COMPLETION: 45 Calendar Days
O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Bracco Construction
Reese Contracting, Inc.
R. S. Black Civil Engr.
Sludge Lagoons and Presedimentation Basin Rehabilitatn:
4722 Neptune St.
P. O. Box 8352
P. O. Box 6385
Pollywog Pond Improvements
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
Corpus Christi, TX 78468
Corpus Christi, TX 78466
Project No. 8365
DESCRIPTION
CITY.
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1.
Timber Boardwalk, including timber
1
LS
49,760.00
61,000.00
71,900.00
lumber (0.6 CCA), concrete, etc.,
complete in place per LS.
2.
Information Kiosk, including preman-
1
LS
10,500.00
6,000.00
8,000.00
ufactured structure, concrete slab,
etc., complete in place per LS.
3.
Birdwatching Observation Blind,
1
LS
3,851.00
4,000.00
3,000.00
including lumber (0.6 CCA), etc.,
complete in place per LS.
TOTAL BASE BID
64,111.00
71,000.00
82,900.00
1.
Resurface berms with sand cap,
200
CY
5,600.00
6,000.00
6,250.00
complete in place per CY.
TOTAL BASE BID PLUS
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO. 1
69,711.00
77,000.00
89,150.00
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES - CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
TABULATED BY:'Angel R. Escobar, P. E., Director of Engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, November 8, 2000
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $79,000.00
Page 3 of 3
TIME OF COMPLETION: 45 Calendar Days
O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
JSJ Services, Inc.
Sludge Lagoons and Presedimentation Basin Rehabilitatn:
8601 Up River Road
Pollywog Pond Improvements
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Project No. 8365
NOTE NO.1
DESCRIPTION
CITY.
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1.
Timber Boardwalk, including timber
1
LS
19,140.00
lumber (0.6 CCA), concrete, etc.,
complete in place per LS.
2.
Information Kiosk, including preman-
1
LS
5,800.00
ufactured structure, concrete slab,
etc., complete in place per LS.
3.
Birdwatching Observation Blind,
1
LS
2,400.00
including lumber (0.6 CCA), etc.,
complete in place per I.S.
TOTAL BASE BID
27,340.00
1.
Resurface berms with sand cap,
200
CY
800.00
complete in place per CY.
TOTAL BASE BID PLUS
ADDITIVE ALTERNATE NO.1
28,140.00
NOTE NO. 1 - initial bid submitted by JSJ Services, Inc. did not include Bid Bond and is considered Nonresponsive.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 31, 2000
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 3 - O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service
Pump Building No. 2 and Wash Water System
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 for
Stage 2 services to the engineering contract in the amount of $1,640,814 with Smith,
Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers for the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High
Service Pump Building No. 2 and Wash Water System project.
ISSUE: The Preliminary Phase of the proposed project is complete. The City's Consultant,
Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers, is ready to begin Stage 2 services, including
design, bid, and construction services.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the FY 2000-01 Water Capital
Improvement Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
Water Superintendent
'~e~R~.Escobar, P.E., /¢~'/'~
Director of Engineering Services
Additional Support Material:
Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C"
Exhibit "D"
Exhibit "E"
Background Information
Contract Summary and Fee Schedule
Preliminary Project Budget
Location Map
Estimated Timeline
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 3 - O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service
Pump Building No. 2 and Wash Water System
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
1. December 14. 1999 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute Stage 1 of an engineering services contract in the amount of $143,000 with
Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers for the O. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant Additional Pump for High Service Pump Building No. 2 and Wash Water
System projects (Motion No. 99-422).
May 9, 2000 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. I to the engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer
Consulting Engineers in the amount of $214,100 for the O. N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant Additional Pump for High Service Pump Building No. 2 and Wash
Water System projects (Motion No. M2000-135).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1. September 22, 2000 - Amendment No. 2 to the engineering services contract with
Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers in the amount of $14,000 for the O.
N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Additional Pump for High Service Pump Building
No. 2 and Wash Water System projects.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of four (4) required construction contracts.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was approved by Council as part of the FY2000-01
Capital Budget. The project consists of four (4) construction contracts for operation
improvements at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant as follows:
Amendment No. 1:
' 1. Wash Water System Phase I - Rehabilitation of Filters 1-22;
Amendment No. 3:
2. Wash Water System Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter
to Waste (WVV-FW);
3. Wash Water System Phase 3 - Elevated Tank; and
4. Additional Pump for High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications.
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Additional pumping capacity is needed to meet projected demand; and upgrade of the
wash water system is needed to improve system reliability and allow continued efficient
operation of the facility.
The original contract (Stage 1 ) provided for the completion of preliminary engineering
necessary to determine the improvements and sequencing of construction. The complexity
of the treatment process and need to ensure continued operation of the treatment plant
required the completion of the following:
A hydraulic evaluation;
Analysis of existing and proposed pumping capacity;
Pump evaluation and recommendations; and
An evaluation of proposed construction sequencing.
The original contract provided for the results of Stage 1 to form the basis of the Stage 2
services and Amendment No. 1. Amendment No. 1 allows the City to proceed with
preparation of plans, specifications, bid and contract documents necessary to award
construction contract No. 1 for Phase 1, Rehabilitation of Filters 1-22. Amendment No. 1
also provided engineering services to ensure coordination of construction, continuous
operation of the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, and construction inspection
services.
Amendment No. 2 provided for two (2) hydraulic profiles. The profiles are part of the
Phase 1 project, Rehabilitation of Filters 1-22, and are a supplement to the Engineering
Study and Report. The profiles consist of the plant treatment trains, beginning with the
presedimentation basin and ending with the High Service Pump Buildings. The profiles
also include proposed and future treatment including the 60-inch drain line, clari~ers and
sludge thickener weir elevations.
Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 will result in construction contract No. 1 for
Phase 1, Rehabilitation of Filters 1-22. Plans, specifications, bid and contract documents
are complete and this project is scheduled to bid December 6, 2000. The Wash Water
System Phase I project, Rehabilitation of Filters 1-22, is required to meet upcoming Intedm
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rules (IESWTR)which become effective December
16, 2001. Completion of this project will improve the cleaning process of the filters which
assist Plant personnel in meeting IESWTR. The project is scheduled for completion May,
2002 (See Exhibit "E" - Estimated Timeline).
AMENDMENT NO. 3 The proposed Amendment No. 3 is for Stage 2 services for Design
Phase, Bid Phase, and Construction Phases services for an Additional Pump to be located
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at the High Service Pump Building No. 2 and improvements to the Wash Water System
Phase 2 and 3. Amendment No. 3 will be accomplished in three (3) construction contracts:
Wash Water System Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping. Wash Water Filter to
Waste - improvements include construction of a filter drain, yard piping, and wash
water filter to waste system to improve wash water system efficiency by
incorporating remote control of the system. Completion of this project will meet
Disinfection/Disinfection Byproducts Rules, Interim and Long-Term Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment Rules, and proposed Filter Back Wash Rules as set by
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which become effective May,
2005. This project is scheduled to bid September, 2001; and scheduled for
completion June, 2003 (See Exhibit "E" - Estimated Timeline);
Wash Water System Phase 3 - Elevated Tank - the water to backwash all of the
filters at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant is provided by an elevated wash
water tank which is located north of Filter Plant No. 1. The wash water tank was
originally constructed in 1954, has a volume of approximately 300,000 gallons, and
requires replacement for operating efficiency. This project is scheduled to bid
September, 2001; and scheduled for completion January, 2003 (See Exhibit "E" -
Estimated Timeline); and
Additional Pump for High Service Pump Building No. 2 - improvements to the High
Service Pump Building No. 2 includes one additional pump with a variable
frequency ddve and retro~tting to the existing three (3) eddy current clutch pump
and motor units. Completion of this project will improve the overall plant efficiency
and lower pumping cost by removing the eddy clutch units and replacing them with
direct coupled motors. Upon completion of the 60-inch water transmission line, the
improvements made to the High Service Pump Building No. 2 will be able to supply
most of the water demand as it exists today. Use of High Service Pump Building
No. 1 will be required only during times of peak demand periods.
CONTRACT SUMMARY/FEE: A contract summary and fee is attached as Exhibit "B".
FINAL PRODUCT: Stage 2 services will result in needed design and construction
improvements to the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant. Stage 1 and Stage 2 services
will complete four (4) construction projects and will result in the following improvements:
installation of replacement new filter media in Filters 1-22 in accordance with
Montgomery Watson Americas Filter Media Evaluation Report;
installation of under drain system that is compatible with air scour in Filters 13-22;
installation of air scour piping and manual controls in Filters 13-22;
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4. relocation of air scour piping in Filters 1-12 to prevent cross connections;
5. installation of new rate of flow control valve for backwashing;
6. replacement of with new differential pressure across the filter system;
7. demolition of existing 8-inch water line in Filters 13-22;
8. demolition of existing surface wash system in Filters 13-22;
9. update four (4) piping instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's);
10. installation of electrical for new air scour piping valves;
11. design modifications to the existing High Service Pump Building No. 2;
12. design modifications to the existing pumps discharge valves;
13. design the addition of a new motor with adjustable frequency drive, and a new
pump, valves, suction piping, discharge piping, and foundation for same;
14. design the replacement of flow meters on existing pumps;
15. design the installation of new controls and monitoring equipment
16. design the installation of a data transmission line from High Service Pump Building
No. 1 and 2 to SCADA system;
17. design the installation of High Service No. 1/Wash Water Supply Motor Control
Center (MCC) that includes reconnecting to High Service Pump Building No. 1;
18. design the installation of High Service No. 2 MCC and High Service No. 2 MCC in
accordance with the Facility Optimization Plan;
19. design electrical conduits, cimuits, and switchgear to service all loads (pumps,
valves, lighting, etc.) In High Service Pump Buildings No. 1 and No. 2;
20. design interface between altemate power supply and each MCC;
21. design plan for demolition of existing electrical switch gear;
22. design SCADA system so that the automatic control and/or indication can be
achieved at the following locations per the Engineering Study and Report:
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
wash water supply pump station;
elevated storage tank and ROFC valve;
filter to waste valves;
turbidity analyzers;
air scour valves;
finished water valves; and
wash water recycle pump station.
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AMENDMENT NO. 3
CONTRACT SUMMARY
O. N. STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
HIGH SERVICE PUMP BUILDING NO. 2 AND WASH WATER SYSTEM
STAGE 2
1. SCOPE OF PROJECT
Additional pumping capacity is needed to meet projected demand; and upgrade of the wash water system is
needed to improve system reliability and allow continued efficient operation of the facility. The scope of the
project will be as per the Engineering Study and Report. Multiple (3) construction contract packages are to
be designed as follows:
1. O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications
2. O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System, Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping,
Wash Water Filter to Waste
3. O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System, Phase 3 - Elevated Tank
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers will perform all design services necessary to review and prepare
plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents; and provide monthly status updates (project progress
or delays, gantt charts presented with monthly invoices) and provide contract administration services, as
described in Exhibit A and A-1 of the Contract, to comptete the Project. Work will not begin on Additional
Services until requested by Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers and written authorization is provided
by the Director of Engineering Services.
3. PROJECT SCHEDULES
HIGH SERVICE PUMP BUILDING NO. 2 PUMP MODIFICATIONS
{PROJECT NO. 8277}
Wednesday Completed Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday December 4, 2000 Begin Design Phase
Friday March 30, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday April 27, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday June 8, 2001 90% Submittal
Friday July 6, 2001 City Time
Friday July 20, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) July 30, 2001 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday August 8, 2001 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday August 22, 2001 Receive Bids
Tuesday Not Applicable Let Date by TxDOT
Monday November 5, 2001 Begin Construction
Weekday December, 2002 Construction Completion
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Wednesday
Monday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Monday (2)
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Weekday
WASH WATER SYSTEM PHASE 2
FILTER DRAIN, YARD PIPING. WASH WATER FILTER TO WASTE
(PROJECT NO 8375)
Completed
December 4, 2000
April 6, 2001
May 4, 2001
July 13, 2001
August 10, 2001
September 7, 2001
September 17, 2001
October 10, 2001
October 24, 2001
Not Applicable
January 2, 2002
June, 2003
Begin Preliminary Phase
Begin Design Phase
60% Submittal
City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
90% Submittal
City Time
Final Submittal
Advertise for Bids
Pre-Bid Conference
Receive Bids
Let Date by TxDOT
Begin Construction
Construction Completion
Wednesday
Monday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Monday (2)
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Weekday
WASH WATER SYSTEM PHASE 3
ELEVATED TANK (PROJECT NO, 8376)
Completed
May 7, 2001
June 22, 2001
July 13, 2001
August 3, 2001
August 24, 2001
September 7, 2001
September 17, 2001
October 10, 2001
January 9, 2002
Not Applicable
May 6, 2002
January, 2003
Begin Preliminary Phase
Begin Design Phase
60% Submittal
City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
90% Submittal
City Time
Final Submittal
Advertise for Bids
Pre-Bid Conference
Receive Bids
Let Date by TxDOT
Begin Construction
Construction Completion
4. FEES
Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the Engineer a fixed fee for providing for all "Basic
Services" authorized as per the following table. The fees for Basic Services will not exceed those
identified and will be full and total compensation for all services outJined above, and for all expenses
incurred in performing these services. For services provided, Engineer will submit monthly
statements for basic services rendered. The statement will be based upon Engineer's estimate (and
City Concurrence) of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of billing. For
services provided in the Construction Phase, the statement will be based upon the percent of
completion of the construction contract. City will make prompt monthly payments in response to
Engineer's monthly statements.
Be
Fee for Additional Services. For services authorized by the Director of Engineering Services, the
City will pay the Engineer a not-to-exceed fee as per the following table:
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O. N. STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
HIGH SERVICE PUMP BUILDING NO. 2 (PROJECT NO. 8277)
WASH WATER SYSTEM (PROJECT NO. 8278)
Project No. 8277 ONSWTP High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications
Project No. 8278 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 1 - Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation
Project No. 8375 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste (WW -FW)
Project No. 8376 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 3 - Elevated Tank
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ORIGINAL
AMD. NO. 1
AMD. NO. 2
AMD. NO.
3 - Stage 2
CONTRACT
Filters 1-22
Hydraulic
High Svc.
Fitr. Drain, Yard
Elevated
Stage 1
Rehab.
Profiles
Pump Bid. 2
Pipg, WW -FW
Tank
Phase 1
Pump Mod.
Phase 2
Phase 3
Proj. No. 8277
Stage 2
Proj. No. 8277
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Total
TOTAL
and 8278
Proj. No. 8278
and 8278
Proj. No. 8277
Proj. No. 8375
Proj. No. 8376
Amd. No. 3
CONTRACT
Basic Services,
Preliminary Phase
$143,000.00
($3,000.00)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$140,000.00
Design Phase
0.00
116,000.00
14,000.00
387,609.00
597,708.00
28,000.00
1,013,317.00
1,143,317.00
Bid Phase
0.00
5,000.00
0.00
11,790.00
11,715.00
2,000.00
25,505.00
30,505.00
Construction Phase
0.00
34,700.00
0.00
58,785.00
100,655.00
7,000.00
166,440.00
201,140.00
Subtotal Basic Services
$143,000.00
$152,700.00
$14,000.00
$458,184.00
$710,078.00
$37,000.00
$1,205,262.00
$1,514,962.00
w
Ari'ditional Services:
Permitting
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$6,226.00
$5,636.00
$0.00
$11,862.00
$11,862.00
Inspection Services
0.00
54,000.00
0.00
83,750.00
172,000.00
20,000.00
275,750.00
329,750.00
Warranty
0.00
7,400.00
0.00
12,940.00
12,100.00
2,000.00
27,040.00
34,440.00
SCADA and P&ID's
0.00
0.00
0.001
28,810.00
92,090.00
0.00
120,900.00
120,900.00
Subtotal Additional Services
$0.00
$61,400.00
$0.00
$131,726.00
$281,826.00
$22,000.00
$435,552.00
$496,952.00
Summary of Fees:
Basic Services Fees
$143,000.00
$152,700.00
$14,000.00
$458,184.00
$710,078.00
$37,000.00
$1,205,262.00
$1,514,962.00
Additional Services Fees
0.00
61,400.00
0.00
131,726.00
281,826.00
22,000.00
435,552.00
496,952.00
Total
$143,000.00
$214,100.00
$14,000.00
$589,910.00
$991,904.00
$59,000.00
$1,640,814.00
$2,011,914.00
Project No. 8277 ONSWTP High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications
Project No. 8278 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 1 - Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation
Project No. 8375 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste (WW -FW)
Project No. 8376 ONSWTP Wash Water System Phase 3 - Elevated Tank
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PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET
O. N. STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
HIGH SERVICE PUMP BUILDING NO. 2 PUMP MODIFICATIONS (8277)
WASH WATER SYSTEM PHASE 1 o FILTERS l-22 REHABILITATION (8278)
WASH WATER SYSTEM PHASE 2 - FILTER DRAIN, YARD PIPING,
WASH WATER FILTER TO WASTE (8375)
WASH WATER SYSTEM PHASE 3 - ELEVATED TANK, PHASE 3 (8376)
November 8, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
FY 2000-2001 Water Commercial Paper Fund (4475-180390) (8277) ........................................
FY 2000-2001 Water Commercial Paper Fund (4475-180410) (8278) ........................................
FY 2000-2001 Water Commercial Paper Fund (4475-180411 ) (8375) ........................................
FY 2000~2001 Water Commercial Paper Fund (4475-180412) (8376) ........................................
$3,949,902.00
6,066,835.00
8,344,888.00
814,249.00
Total ..............................................................................................................................................$19,175,874.00
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction (estimates):
High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications ................................
Wash Water System, Phase 1 (Filters I-22 Rehab.) ....................................
Wash Water System, Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping, etc.) .....................
Wash Water System, Phase 3 (Elevated Tank) ............................................
$2,890,000.00
5,000,000.00
6,511,000.00
650,000.00
Total Construction (estimate) ........................................................................................................$15,051,000.00
Contingencies (10%) .....................................................................................................................1,505,100.00
Consultant (Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers) .........................................................2,011,914.00
Administrative Reimbursements ...................................................................................................150,5t0.00
Major Projects Activity ...................................................................................................................190,000.00
Construction Inspection Activity ....................................................................................................248,350.00
Testing ..........................................................................................................................................15,000.00
Printing ..........................................................................................................................................2,000.00
Advertising ....................................................................................................................................2,000.00
Total .............................................................................................................................................$19,175,874.00
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EXHIBIT "D"
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for Hlgh Servlce Pump Bldg. No. 2 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
/ Stevens Plant Wash Water System PAGE: 1 of 4
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DATE: 11/03/2000
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EXHIBIT "D"
Stevens Plant Wash Water System
Elevated Tank, Phase 3
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: 4 Of 4
DATE: 11/03/2000
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 14, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
A. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute a twenty five year
lease with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) of a 71,351.28 square foot
tract of land constituting City owned right-of-way fronting Ocean Drive, constituting a
portion of Ward Island, Corpus Christi, Texas, in consideration for the creation of a
public beach and payment of an annual rental rate of one dollar; providing for
publication.
B. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to execute an eleven month
construction easement with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) of a
16,639.92 square foot tract of land constituting City owned right-of-way fronting Ocean
Drive, constituting a portion of Ward Island, Corpus Christi, Texas, in consideration for
the creation of a public beach and payment of an annual rental rate of one dollar;
providing for publication.
ISSUE: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC)has received funding approval
from the General Land Office (GLO) for approximately $1.9 million to construct a major
beach in Corpus Christi Bay immediately in front of the TAMU-CC campus. This beach will
be protected by a series of breakwaters (see attached map). In order to construct the
beach, TAMU-CC needs both a long-term lease of excess City right- of-way along Ocean
Drive adjacent to the beach (Tract A) and an additional temporary lease of a construction
easement (Tract B) (See attached legal description and maps). Only the Council can lease
City property, therefore City Council approval is needed.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council approve
both the long-term 25-year lease and a short-term construction easement in favor of
TAMU-CC both for $1 per year. This lease will allow TAMU-CC to use the land lease value
as part of their local match for the GLO grant. In return, TAMU-CC will allow the newly
constructed beach to be a public beach to be open to all of our citizens. An additional
beach in this particular location should be a major draw and should provide an excellent
additional activity for the citizens of Corpus Christi. We recommend approval of the two
leases.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
Attachments: Leases
Map
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TRACT A
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
PROPOSED BEACH LEASE AREA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
BEING A 71,351.28 SQUARE FOOT (1.638 ACRES) TRACT OF LAND
WHICH CONSTITUTES A PORTION OF WARD ISLAND, CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A PORTION OF THE LAND
DESCRIBED BY JUDGEMENT No. 86,835-A 28TM DISTRICT COURT AND
RECORDED IN VOLUME 857, PAGE 633 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 71,351.28 SQUARE FOOT TRACT
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS
AS FOLLOWS;
COMMENCING at a 10 inch by 10 inch concrete post with standard U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey disk stamped "Callo 2 1963", said disk being generally located 1.6 miles northwest along
Ocean Drive of the north gate of the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and 66.5 feet southwesterly
of the cente~ine of Ocean Drive;
THENCE N64 °28'04"W a distance of 1031.35' to a Found 1" Diameter Iron Pipe at the intersection
of the southwest fight-of-way line of 90' wide Ocean Drive and the most easterly line of said Ward
Island as originally described in Deed recorded in Volume 542, Page 354 of the Deed Records of
Nueces County, Texas;
THENCE N67 °14'41 "W a distance of 560.06' to a Found 5/8" Iron Rod at the northwest comer of
Lot 4, Block 1, Ward Island as Recorded in Volume 47, Page 219 of the Map Records of Nueces
County, Texas;
THENCE N67°lY17"W a distance of 70.02' to a Found 1" Diameter Iron Pipe at the noahwest -
comer of Lot 2, Block 1, Ward Island as Recorded in Volume 47, Page 219 of the Map Records of
Nue~es County, Texas;
THENCE N67° 14'07"W a distance of 490.18' to a Point on the southwesterly right-of-way line of
said Ocean Drive;
THENCE N22 °45'5Y'E, crossing said Ocean Drive, a distance of 90.00' to a Set 5/8" Iron Rod with
Orange Plastic Cap stamped "City of Corpus Christi, Texas" and being the POINT OF
BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT;
THENCE N67°14'07"W a distance of 1495.14' to a Set 5/8" Iron Rod with Orange Plastic Cap
stamped "City of Corpus Christi, Texas" and being the most westerly comer of this tract;
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THENCE N22°45'5Y'E a distance of 53.35' to a Point on the remains of a wood seawall, being tl~e
Mean Hio~ Water Line of Corpus Chxisti Bay and the southwesterly line of Submerged Area Tract
78 as surveyed by Gary A. JeffTess, R.P.L.S. and C. B. Thomson, R.P.L.S., L.S.L.S. during March
through May, 2000;
THENCE S67 ° 15 '09"E along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water Line of Corpus
Christi Bay a distance of 284.96' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S67 °10'40"E continuing along said remains of a wood seawail and Mean High Water
Line of Corpus Christi Bay a distance of 297.99' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S67 ° 12'50"E continuing along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water
Line of Corpus Christi Bay a distance of 287.35' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S64°31'01 "E continuing along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water
Line of Corpus Christi Bay a distance of 407.28' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S67 °16'29"E continuing along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water
Line of Corpus Christi Bay a distance of 218.02' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S22°45'53"W a distance of 33.86' to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and
containing 71,351.28 square feet (1.638 acres) of land.
u~ssell D. Ochs, R.P.L.S. #5241
148
149
TRACT B
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
PROPOSED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
BEING A 16,639.92 SQUARE FOOT (0.382 ACRE) TRACT OF LAND
WHICH CONSTITUTES A PORTION OF WARD ISLAND, CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A PORTION OF THE LAND
DESCRIBED BY JUDGEMENT No. 86,835-A 28TM DISTRICT COURT AND
RECORDED IN VOLUME 857, PAGE 633 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 16,639.92 SQUARE FOOT TRACT
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS
AS FOLLOWS;
COMMENCING at a 10 inch by 10 inch concrete post with standard U.S. Coast and Geodetic
Survey disk stamped "Callo 2 1963", said disk being generally located 1.6 miles northwest along
Ocean Drive of the noah gate of the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station and 66.5 feet southweste~y
of the centerline of Ocean Drive;
THENCE N64°28'04"W a distance of 1031.35' to a Found 1" Diameter Iron Pipe at the intersectior
of the southwest right-of-way line of g0' wide Ocean Drive and the most easterly line of said Ward
Island as originally described in Deed recorded in Volume 542, Page 354 of the Deed Records of
Nueces County, Texas;
THENCE N67°14'41"W a distance of 560.06' to a Found 5/8" Iron Rod at the northwest comer of
Lot 4, Block 1, Ward Island as Recorded in Volume 47, Page 219 of the Map Records of Nueces
County, Texas;
THENCE N67°13'17"W a distance of 70.02' to a Found 1" Diameter Iron Pipe at the northwest.
comer of Lot 2, Block 1, Ward Island as Recorded in Volume 47, Page 219 of the Map Records of
Nueces County, Texas;
THENCE N67°14'07"W a distance of 490.18' to a Point on the southwesterly right-of-way line of
said Ocean Drive;
THENCE N22°45'53"E, crossing said Ocean Drive, a distance of 90.00' to a Set 5/8" Iron Rod with
Orange Plastic Cap stamped "City of Corpus Christi, Texas" and being the POINT OF
BEGINNING OF THIS TRACT;
THENCE N22745'53"E a distance of 33.86' to a Point on the remains of a wood seawall, being the---
Mean High Water Line of Corpus Christi Bay and the southwesterly line of Submerged Area Trac
150
78 as surveyed by Gary A. Jeffress, R.P.L.S. and C. B. Thomson, R.P.L.S., L.S.L.S. during March
through May, 2000;
THENCE S67° 16'29"E along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water Line of Corpus
Christi Bay a distance of 86.18' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S67 ° 12'20"E continuing along said remains of a wood seawall and Mean High Water
Line of Corpus Christi Bay a distance of 406.28' to a Point on said seawall;
THENCE S23 °48'34"W a distance of 33.72' to a Point on the northeast fight-of-way line of Ocean
Drive (90 feet wide), being the most southerly comer of this easement;
THENCE N67° 14'07"W a distance of 491.85' to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and
containing 16,639.92 square feet (0.382 acres) of land.
~.d,t ~0. o~ ,,-8-00
Russell D. Ochs, R.P.L.S. #5241
151
152
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
TWENTY FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS
CHRISTI (TAMU-CC) OF A 71,351.28 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND
CONSTITUTING CITY OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY FRONTING OCEAN
DRIVE, CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF WARD ISLAND, CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CREATION OF A
PUBLIC BEACH AND PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL RENTAL RATE OF
ONE DOLLAR; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a
twenty five year lease with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) of a 71,351.28
square foot tract of land constituting City owned fight-of-way fronting Ocean Drive, constituting a
portion of Ward Island, Corpus Christi, Texas, in consideration for the creation of a public beach and
payment of an annual rental rate of one dollar.
SECTION 2. The lease is to begin on the 61s' day after City Council approval.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
Bmord00. 124 153
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO GRANT A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A TERM OF ELEVEN
MONTHS TO TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI (TAMU-CC),
GOING IN, ON, UNDER, OVER, AND ALONG A CERTAIN 16,639.92
SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND FRONTING OCEAN DRIVE,
CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF WARD ISLAND, CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC
BEACH AND PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL RENTAL RATE OF ONE
DOLLAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to grant a Temporary
Construction Easement for a term of eleven months to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
(TAMU-CC), going in, on, under, over, and along a certain 16,639.92 square foot tract of land
fronting Ocean Drive, constituting a portion of Ward Island, Corpus Christi, Texas, in consideration
for the creation of a public beach and payment of an annual rental rate of one dollar.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council ( 1 ) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this
ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the __
day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.. Mayor
Legal form approved ,2000; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attomey
By:
Bryn Meredith. Assistant City Attorney
Bmord00,125
154
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 2, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Aransas Cliffs
Development Company, Ltd., developer of Lots 1-11 and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6
and 59-64, Block 116 and Lots 1-4 and 54-64, Block 216, Port Aransas Cliffs, for the
installation of 83 linear feet of an off-site 1 O-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line;
and
Ordinance appropriating $14,441.84 from the No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection
Line Trust Fund to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of 83
linear feet of an off-site 10-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line to develop Lots
1-11 and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6 and 59-64, Block 116 and Lots 1-4 and 54-64,
Block 216, Port Aransas Cliffs; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: Port Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd.,owner and developer of Lots 1-11
and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6 and 59-64, Block 116 and Lots 1-4 and 54-64, Block 216,
Port Aransas Cliffs has completed construction of public sanitary sewer improvements to
the subject tracts that were platted November 18, 1927. The owner is requesting
reimbursement of the installation of an off-site sanitary sewer collection line in accordance
with the Platting Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion and ordinance as
presented.
FUNDING: Funds for the sanitary sewer reimbursement are available from the Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund.
A~el~.Escoj/~bar, P'E~'r~'~'''' ///.~/,~
Director of Engineering Services
A'i'i'ACHMENTS:
Exhibit A.
Exhibit B.
Exhibit C.
Background Information
Location Map
Reimbursement Application
155
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: The owner of the subject tracts opted to construct a sanitary sewer
collection line to the existing platted lots to enable development to occur on these lots. The
total line installed included 883.85 linear feet of 10" PVC in the lower reach and 254.49
linear feet of 8" PVC in the upper reach (See Exhibit "B"). Only an 83-foot reach of the 10-
inch sanitary sewer line is eligible for reimbursement as an off-site sanitary sewer collection
line in accordance with the Platting Ordinance. The off-site portion of the line extends from
its connection to an existing sanitary sewer line on the west side of Santa Fe Street right-of-
way, across both the improved Santa Fe Street and unimproved San Antonio Street
merging right-of-ways, to the southwest corner of Lot 64, Block 216. An application for
reimbursement in the amount of $14,441.84 has been submitted.
Typically, reimbursements are made for construction of public improvements in accordance
with the Platting Ordinance at the time of platting. The subject tracts are already platted,
this having occurred on November 18,1927. In accordance with the provisions of the
Platting Ordinance, the Director of Engineering Services (City Engineer) has determined
that extension of the collection line will serve the subject tracts and other future
developments in the system's service area. The sanitary sewer acreage fee value was
calculated as follows: 3.845 acres x $939/acre =$3,610.46. The off-site construction cost
was $21,284.46. However, the maximum reimbursement eligibility for this case is
established as follows: 50% x $3,610.46 (fee value) x 10 (avg. off-site pipe diameter) -
$3,610.46 (fee value not previously collected) = $14,441.84. (See Exhibit "C").
CITY ACCEPTANCE: All work is complete, and the sanitary sewer line improvements
have been inspected and accepted by the City for operation and maintenance,
II Exhibit A II
Page 1 of 1
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I lo' ss UNE: 'e' PI~ CH~ I0' SS
83 LF 10' OFr.~rl'E SANITARY
SEWER (FOR RBMBURSMENT)
"SITE"
e' pVC:~
LZNE '~'
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SANffARY SEWER UNE DATA
PIPE DIA. LENGTH (FT)
10" 883.85*
8' 254.49
ONLY 83 LF IS OFFSITE AND ELIGIBLE
FOR RBMBURSEMENT.
C:\B8039\SS-EXB,DV/G
LOTS I - 11 AND 54 - 64° BLK 16
LOTS I - 6 AND 59 - 64, BLK 118
LOTS 1 - 4 AND 54 - 64, BLK 216
PORT ARANSAS CUrr~
LOCATION MAP
1' -- 200'
DEPT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PLOT OATE~ 8/25/O0
EXHIBIT 'B'
SHELf1' 1 OF 1
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REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DATA
OFF-SITE WASTEWATER COLLECTION LINE
August 28, 2000
88039REM.APP(sgs)
Legal Description:
Acreage:
Fee Value:
Reference:
Lots I - 11, and 54 - 64, Block 16, Lots I - 6 and 59 - 64, Block 116, and Lots
I - 4 and 54 - 64, Block 216, Port Aransas Cliffs
3.845
$3,610.46
Platting Ordinance - Sanitary Sewer [Collection Line Extension, V.B.6.f.(2)]
Maximum Reimbursement Eligibility
50% (avg pipe die. in inches) (Fee Value) =
50% (10')($3,610.46)=-
Less Sewer Acreage Fee(fee not paid at ~me of platting)
Reimbursement Requested
1. Maximum reimbursement eligibility
$18,052.30
31610.46
$14,441.84
$14,441.84
Construction Contract Costs, Off-site Sanitary Sewer
ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/UNIT
1. 10' PVC Pipe, 10' - 12' CUt 63 LF
2. 10' PVC Pipe, 8' - 10' CUt 10 LF
3. 10' PVC Pipe, 6' - 8' CUt 10 LF
4. Fiberglass Manhole 10' - 12' I EA
5. . Fiberglass Manhale 4' - 6' I EA
6. Pavement Patching 43 SY
7. Traffic COntrol During COnstruction 1 LS
UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST
$101.50 $6,394.50
71.00 710.00
17.50 175.00
5,200.00 5,200.00
1,450.00 1,450.00
90.00 3,870.00
2,000.00 2~000.00
$19,799.50
7 1/2 % Engineering 1~484.96
$21,284.46
Exhibit C
158 Page 1 of 3
APPLICATION FOR SEWERLINE CREDIT
We, Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd., developer of Lots I - 11 and 54 - 64,
Block 16, Lots I - 6 and 59 * 64, Block 116 and Lots I - 4 and 54 - 64, Block 216, Port Aran~as
Cliffs, hereby apply for $3,610.46 credit towards the sanitary sewer acreage fee for the sanitary
sewer collection line extension installed in conjunction with said lots as provided for by City
Ordinance No. 17396. 921,284.46 is the construction cost including 71/=% Engineering as shown
.... ' (Da
pany, Inc.,
General Partner of Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd.
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ~1%,~ ~L~' ~ ,2000, by David
M. Coovet, Jr., President of Aranses Cliffs Development Company, Inc.. General Partner of Aranses
Cliffs DeveloPment Comicany, Ltd., Developer of Lots 1 - 11 and 54 - 64, Block 16, Lots 1 - 6 and
59 - 64, Block 116 and Lots
' ~' MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
CERTIFICATION
- 4 and 54 - 64, Block 216, Port Aransas Cliffs.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
The information submitted with this application has been reviewed and determined to be
correct and a credit of $ 3,610.46 is herewith approved.
r
~r'o~f Engineering //~at~e;'
(City Engineering)
Exhibit C
Page 2 of 3
159
APPLICATION FOR SEWERLINE REIMBURSEMENT
We, Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd., developer of Lots I - 11, and 54 - 64,
Block 16, Lots I - 6 and 59 - 64, Block 116, and Lots I - 4 and 54 - 64, Block 216, Port Aransas
Cliffs, hereby request reimbursement in the amount of $14,441.84 for the installation of the sanitary
sewer collection line in conjunction with said lots as provided for by the City Ordinance No. 17395.
Said $14,441.84 is the construction cost, including 7.5% Engineering, in excess of the acreage
fee, as shown by the cost supporting documents attached herewith, subject to the maximum
Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Inc.,
General Partner of Aransss Cliffs Development Company, Ltd.
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ~. ~C~,~L'F~+' ;;~r~ , 2000, by David
M. Coover, Jr., President of Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Inc., General Partner of Aransas
Cliffs Development Company, Ltd., Developer of Lots I - 11 and 54 - 64, Block 16, Lots 1 - 6 and
59 - 64, Block 116 and Lots I - 4 and 54 - 64, Block 216, Port Arerises Cliffs.
....... " SANDRA E. NL~H
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
CERTIFICATION
The information submitted with this application for reimbursement has been reviewed end
determined to be correct. Reimbursement is subject to:
sufficiency of funds in the Collection Line Trust Fund
(Date)
Exhibit C
Page 3 of 3
160
ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $14,441.84 IN THE NO. 4220 SANITARY SEWER
COLLECTION LINE TRUST FUND TO PAY THE DEVELOPER
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST OF ARANSAS CLIFFS DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, LTD. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 83 LINEAR FEET OF AN
OFF-SITE 10-INCH PVC SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION LINE TO
DEVELOP LOTS 1-11 AND 54-64, BLOCK 16, LOTS 1-6 AND 59-64, BLOCK
116 AND LOTS 1-4 AND 54-64, BLOCK 216, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $14,441.84 is appropriated in the No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust
Fund to pay the developer reimbursement request of Aransas Cliffs Development Company, Ltd. for
the installation of 83 linear feet of an off-site 10-inch PVC Sanitary Sewer Collection Line to
develop Lots 1-11 and 54-64, Block 16, Lots 1-6 and 59-64, Block 116 and Lots 1-4 and 54-64,
B lock 216, Port Aransas C lifts.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the
City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for
the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that
requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the day of
,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED/V'~v~,~F~/0,2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
Cit~ Attorney
Assistant City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
161
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 3, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution approving the transfer of $400,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Trust
Fund No. 4220-250410 to the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 4220-250420
in accordance with Sec.V.B.6(h) of the Platting Ordinance to establish sufficient funds in the
Collection Line Trust Fund to carry out the purpose of the Ordinance; and declaring an
emergency.
ISSUE:
An imbaiance exists between the two funds whereby anticipated near-future
reimbursements from the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund may not be possible
without a transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Trust Fund. Such transfers
become necessary periodically due to the structure of fee disbursements as specified in
the Platting Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion and ordinance as
presented. ~//~
'~ee;I R. Escobar, P.E.
Director of Engineering Services
A'I'I'ACHMENTS:
Exhibit A.
Exhibit B
Background Information
Five-year Collection and Expenditure Summary
163
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CREATION AND FUNCTION OF TRUST FUNDS: City Ordinance number 17396 passed
in December 1982 established the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Trust Fund and the Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund. These trust funds are used as the means to collect fees
as properties are platted to reimburse developers for the installation of off-site public
sanitary sewer improvements. A trunk line is a sewer line of 18" diameter and larger. A
collection line is a sewer line of 15" diameter or smaller. Upon platting of properties, the
collection and deposition of Sanitary Sewer fees by the City in accordance with the Platting
Ordinance (sec. V.B.6.e) is as follows:
1. To the Trunk Line Trust Fund: Lot and acreage fees, and 75% of the surcharge fees.
2. To the Collection Line Trust Fund: Pro-rata fees for collection lines and 25% of the
surcharge fees.
IMBALANCE OF FUNDS: As of November 1, 2000 the balance of the Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund is $219,513.00, and of the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Trust
Fund is $3,779,291.00. Historically, the actual reimbursements to developers from the
Collection Line Trust Fund outweigh those from the Trunk Line Trust Fund (see Exhibit "B").
In the past it has been necessary to transfer revenues from the Trunk Line Fund to the
Collection Line fund in order to cover reimbursements to be made. An analysis of current
and planned development indicates the probability that a shortfall will occur in the
Collection Line Fund in the near future, possibly within the next three to six months.
PROVISIONS FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Section V.B.6.h of the Platting Ordinance
provides for a bi-annual review of the two funds and a transfer of revenues from one fund
to the other as may be needed. The last such review and transfer of funds in the amount
of $300,000.00 occurred in January 1996 (see Exhibit "B"). At that time there were
reimbursements due to be made for which funds were not sufficient in the Collection Line
Trust Fund, and the transfer was considered to be an emergency. Timely action to transfer
funds as currently proposed will prevent another such emergency and will prevent
developers from complaining on having to wait longer than necessary for their
reimbursement.
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Five-year Collection and Expenditure Summary
Trunk Line and Collection Line Trust Funds
Trunk Line Fund
Deposits Expenditures
FY 95/96 $440,572.93 $640.75
FY 96/97
FY 97/98
FY 98/99
rn
$643,604.23
$549,078.21
$477,533.76
FY 99/00 $309,359.77
Totals: $2,420,148.90
Fund balances as of November 1, 2000:
m
X
X
ED
00
$3,679.99
$2,440.78
cM �1
$0.00
$6,761.52
Collection Line Fund
Deposits Expenditures
$59,404.34
$177,510.64
$72,206.46
$8,706.66
$66,513.67
$69,735.00
$55,710.57
$41,253.89
$49.804.15
$137.694.71
$303,639.19
$434,900.90
Trunk Line:
Collection Line:
$3,779,291.00
$219,513.00
Transfers
$300,000.00
$300,000.00
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $400,000 FROM TIlE SANITARY
SEWER TRUNK LINE TRUST FUND NO. 4220-250410 TO THE SANITARY
SEWER COLLECTION LINE TRUST FUND NO. 4220-250420 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECIION V.B.6(h) OF THE PLATTING
ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE
COLLECTION LINE TRUST FUND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF
PLATTING ORDINANCE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the transfer of $400,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Trust Fund
No. 4220-250410 is approved to the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 4220-250420
in accordance with Section V.B.6 (h) of the Platting Ordinance to establish sufficient funds int he
Collection Line Trust Fund to carry. out the purpose of the Platting Ordinance.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary,
Approved this the ~ day of
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By: LisSXtg)u~ar5v C,w
Assistant City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi
2000.
LOA\res.022
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
November 14, 2000
Asenda Item:
Item A: Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept funding in the amount of
$14,655 from the Flour Bluff Independent School Distdct E= MC2, 21= Century Grant
Program to provide a structured after school and a one Saturday a month recreation
program, in addition to a one time camping experience for junior high school youth.
Item B:
Ordinance appropriating $14,655 from Flour Bluff Independent School District E=MC=, 21=
Century Grant Program in the No. 1020 General Fund to provide recreational programs at
Flour Bluff Junior High School; and declaring an emergency.
Item C:
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Intedocal
Govemmental Agreement with Flour Bluff Junior High School for the City to provide an after
school and a one Saturday a month recreation program, and a camping tdp to school age
youth 12 to 16 years of age in consideration for the payment of $14,655 and use of Flour
Bluff Junior High School facilities.
Issue: In order for the City of Corpus Christi Park and Recreation Department to provide an aRer school and a
one Saturday a month recreation program and one camping trip at Flour Bluff Junior High School, the City
Council must approve and appropriate the funds. Funds for this program are provided by the E=MC~, 21~t
Century Grant. Grant funds for this program are used to pay for after school staff; specialist, supplies,
equipment and all program costs. No City funds will be utilized, but a motion to accept and an ordinance to
appropriate the $14,655 funds is necessary to implement the program.
Council Action Reouired: Action is required to accept and appropriate the E=MC2, 21~ Century Grant funds
and to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all related contracts and documents for the
program.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the ordinance to appropriate funds fxom
the Flour Bluff Independent School District E=MC2, 21= Century Grant Program, for an after school and one
Saturday a month recreation program and a camping trip at the Flour Bluff junior High School.
Funding: Flour Bluff Independent School District's E=MC2, 21a Century Grant Program
Additional Suonort Material
Background X
Contract X
Ordinance X
Resolution X
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
Park and Recreation Department
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BACKGROUND
November 14, 2000
During the budget process, staff notified City Council that we were eliminating the Middle School Program from
our budget. This action was taken in part because the 21't Century Cxrant received, by four local school districts,
contained funding for middle school programs. The school districts include West Oso, Corpus Christi, Flour
Bluff and Robstown Independent School Districts.
In the past, we have contracted with two middle schools within the Corpus Ch~sti Independent School District to
offer middle school recreation programs through past 21a Century Gram entitled C.A.K.E.S., Communities and
Kids Experiencing Success. The new 21a Century Grant is entitled E=MC2, which stands for Excellence =
Meeting Children's Challenges. Our experience has been very successful and has allowed us to expand our
services into the community.
Programming will differ for each district based on their needs. The Flour Bluff program will allow for after
school recreation; classes such as art, gymnastics, cooking, and martial arts; Thursday special events such as
dances, tournaments, and talent shows; and one overnight camping trip. Flour Bluff will provide tutoring.
On October 17, 2000, City Council approved a similar agreement with the West Oso Independem f 71
District.
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Recreation Programs Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Between the City of Corpus Christi
and
Flour Bluff Junior High School
Recitals:
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Corpus Christi, a Texas municipal
corporation, ("City") and Flour Bluff Junior High School, a member school of Flour Bluff
Independent School District CFlour Bluff") for purposes of the Texas Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act, Government Code, Chapter 791, to achieve efficiency in meeting
intergovernmental responsibilities.
The City is sponsoring an After school Program, a one Saturday a month Recreation Program,
and a Camping Trip ("Recreational Programs") for children beginning on the Commencement
Date of this Agreement and ending May 3 I, 2001, specifically targeting school age youth 12
to 16 years of age.
3. Flour Bluff requests that City provide Recreational Programs at Flour Bluff.
Flour Bluff agrees to provide use of Flour Bluff facilities and $14,655 to City to operate
Recreational Frograms at Flour Bluff
NOW TH'EREFORE, the City and Flour Bluff in consideration of the mutual covenants
contained herein, agree as follows:
Agreement:
Term. This Agreement shall begin upon mutual execution hereof ("Commencement Date")
and shall terminate May 31, 2001.
Consideration. Flour Bluff shall pay the City $14,655 to operate the Recreational Programs.
The Recreational Programs shall consist of an After School Program, a one Saturday a month
Recreation Program, and a Camping Trip.
Payment. City shall submit monthly billing statements specifying the amount due for each
month, which shall be paid upon receipt by Flour Bluff out of current Flour Bluff revenue.
Maintenance. Flour Bluff will maintain its facilities and provide all utilities and janitorial
services at its expense during the term of the Agreement as a part of the consideration.
Workers. The service providers will be City employees or agents for the term of the
Agreement. Their salaries and benefits, if any, will be paid out of Flour Bluffs consideration
payments set out above.
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Government Service. This Agreement is between the City and Flour Bluff to provide
Recreation Programs at Flour Bluff junior High School and is not for the benefit of any third
party or individual.
Current Revenue. All money spent for the Recreation Programs Interlocal Governmental
Agreement must be spent out of the currently available revenue of City and Flour Bluff.
Entirety Clause. This Agreement expresses the entire agreement between the parties. Any
modification, amendment, or addition to this Agreement is not binding upon the parties unless
reduced to writing and signed by persons authorized to make such agreements on behalf of
the respective party.
SIGNED IN DUPLICATE THIS Y ~ day of P~J "~ L2' ,2000.
CITY OF CORPUS CItXISTI:
By
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
By
George K. Noe
Deputy City Manager
Legal form approved on
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney.
· 2000
By
Bryn Meredith
Assistant City Attorney
FLOUR BLUFF JLINIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BDIVI~00~2705.01
2
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $14,655 FROM FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT E--MCz, 21" CENTURY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
NO. 1020 GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
AT FLOUR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $14,655 from Flour Bluff independent School District E=MC2, 21s~ Century
Grant Program is appropriated in the No. 1020 General Fund to provide recreational programs at
Flour Bluff Junior High School.
SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the
City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for
the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that
requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance
is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the day of__
· 2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED j,~;,,~kz~.~¢- '7 , 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
By:
Lisa Aguilar
ASsistant City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
FLOUR BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE
AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, A ONE SATURDAY A MONTH
RECREATION PROGRAM, AND A CAMPING TRIP TO SCHOOL AGE
YOUTH 12 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE IN CONSIDERATION FOR TITE
PAYMENT OF $14,655 AND USE OF FLOUR BLUFF JUNIOR 1TIGH
SCHOOL FACILITIES.
NOW, T!{EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TltrE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Governmental Agreement with Flour Bluff Junior High School for the City to provide an After
School Program, a one Saturday a month Recreation Program, and a Camping Trip to school age
youth 12 to 16 years of age in considmtion for the payment ors 14,655 and us~ of Flour Bluff junior
High School facilities. A copy of the agreemere is on file with the City Secretary.
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Armando Chapa
Legal form approved on
James 1L Bray, Jr.
City Attorney.
,2000;
Samuel L. Neal, lr., Mayor
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
By:
Bryn Meredith
Assistant City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: October 31, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
A. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the mount of$333,115
from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding eligible under
the FY 2000 Law Enforcement Block Grants program ~tnd to execute all related documents.
B. Ordinance appropriating $333,115 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, Law Enforcement Block Grant, in the No. 1050 State and Federal Grant Fund to
purchase law enforcement equipment for the Police Department; authorizing the transfer of
$37,013 from the No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust Fund to, and appropriating $37,013 in the
No. 1050 State and Federal Grant Fund as the grant match.
Issue: The Department of Justice provides funding opportunities each year in an effort to reduce
crime and improve public safety through various methods, including the procuring of equipment,
technology, and other material directly related to basic law enforcement functions.
Background Information: The Law Enforcement Block Grant program provides funding
opportunities to reduce crime and improve public safety through various methods, including the
procuring of equipment, technology, and other material directly related to basic law enforcement
functions. Prior to the obligation of any funds received, the City must establish an advisory board to
review the application and make nonbinding recommendations; additionally the City must hold at least
one public hearing to make the public aware of the program and its proposed spending plan. The
Advisory Board met on November 1 and approved the use of funds and the public hearing was held
on November 7, 2000.
Funding: The Law Enforcement Trust Fund has provided the matching funds each year, and the cash
match of $37,013 is provided in FY 00/01 budget.
Recommendation: Staffrecommends accepting the grant and appropriating the funds.
Chief of Police
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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Law Enforcement Block Grant (LEBG) program has provided a total of $2,163,835 in grant
funds to the City since the program began in 1996 The funds have been used to purchase backbone
equipment for the Mobil Data/Automated Vehicle Location project, 27 police package vehicles, 20
unmarked police units, digitized radios, radios for the Communications van, digital cameras, radars,
in car video cameras, shotgun racks, and an upgrade to the computer system.
The funds are dispersed by the Department of Justice on the basis of Part One offenses reported to
the FBI through the Uniform Crime Report. The City reports a much larger number of Part One
offenses as compared to Nueces County, thereby receiving a greater distribution of funds. The
federal law provides for states to declare funding disparities if a political subdMsion incurs more than
50% of the costs in a county of prosecution and incarceration of Part One crimes. In the state of
Texas, the Attorney General has determined that Texas counties are responsible for more than 50%
of these costs and has certified this fact to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. With this certification,
the City has agreed for the past two years to share the award 50/50 with Nueces County. The
County has a separate application and appropriation process.
Ihe City funds will be used for the following:
(1) Ten (10) replacement unmarked police units - provides for continuous upgrade of current
fleet. City funds have not purchased replacement units in 3 years.
(2) Fiber optic cable and equipment to upgrade the radio microwave system - the majority
of the current system is over 10 years old and is subject to periodic interference as a result
of increased usage of mobile phones and other equipment operating within the same band
width. The interference causes a break in the communications link between the dispatch
center and officers that can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes. Fiber optic
cable will provide a new data link between the Police Department and One Shoreline
Tower and reduce the rent we currently pay for microwave dishes by an estimated $1,400
per month.
(3) Mobile Community Oriented Policing substation - a custom built state-of-the art mobile
station to give officers the opportunity to have immediate on-site contact with community
residents, allow for special law enforcement deployment operations in response to specific
problems, and provide for easier participation by officers in community meetings and
forums. The mobile unit's presence in a neighborhood will create a community meeting
place and further reinforce the bonds with the community policing officers.
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Accept Award Confirmation Page I of 1
Appl~cado0 ~,,varG
Award Handbook
RED .Gran~ G_hangej Reports Co,:respqOg~nce Iswitch to ....
Accept Award Confirmation
Congratulations! You have accepted yourjudsdiction's FY 2000 LLEBG Award
and its corresponding special conditions.
FY 2000 LLEBG Final Award Amount:
Matching Amount:
LLEBG Award Number:
LLEBG Award Date:
$333,115.00
$ 37,013.00
2000-LB-BX-2707
30-SEP-00
Remember, acceptance of this Award and special conditions DOES NOT result in
an automatic payment of LLEBG funds. You must submit the RFD in order to
receive funds, and you must submit it within 90 calendar days from the award
date. You may begin the RFD process now by clicking on the RFD Tab above.
Click here to view and print your official FY 2000 LLEBG Award documents and
special conditions.
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $333,115 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE
GRANTS FUND TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
$37,013 FROM THE NO. 6010 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND
APPROPRIATING IT IN THE NO. I050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FUND
AS THE GRANT MATCH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $333,115 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance is
appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement equipment for
the Police Department.
SECTION 2. That $37,013 is authorized to be transferred from the No. 6010 Law' Enforcement
Trust Fund and appropriated in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund as the grant match.
SECTION 3. That upon wriuen request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached,
the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for mediate 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
APPROVED ~Jocq~,Iv''/~
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
By:
L isa~ATuila r~
Assistant Ci~, Attorney
,2000
Samuel L. Neat, Jr., Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance appropriating a $50,000 Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Funds for Transportation Planning and related
activities by the Metropolitan Planning Organization through November 14, 2000; amending
Ordinance 8127. as amended, Section 510, Executive Pay Plan, by deleting the classification of
Transportation Planning Director effective November 15, 2000; eliminating effective November 15,
2000 the following MPO-designated positions: one City Planner III, one City Planner II, one GIS
Systems Specialist, and one Executive Secretary.
ISSUE: On November 2, 2000, the Metropolitan Planning Organization replaced the City of Corpus
Christi as Fiscal Agent with Nueces County. Consequently the five City positions currently
dedicated to MPO activities and paid through reimbursement by grant from the Texas Department
of Transportation will be funded only through November 14, 2000. After that date, they will be the
responsibility of the County.
This ordinance implements the MPO decision by: 1) appropriating TxDOT grant monies through
November 14, and 2) deleting the MPO positions from the City workforce.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of ordinance as submitted.
W. Thomas Utter, Assistant City Manager
0JRB0500.091
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ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING A $50,000 GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE NO. 1050 FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS
FUND FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
BY THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION THROUGH
NOVEMBER 14, 2000; AMENDING ORDINANCE 8127, AS AMENDED,
SECTION 510, EXECUTIVE PAY PLAN, BY DELETING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIRECTOR
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 15, 2000; ELIMINATING EFFECTIVE
NOVEMBER 15, 2000 THE FOLLOWING MPO-DESIGNATED POSITIONS:
ONE CITY PLANNER III, ONE CITY PLANNER II, ONE GIS SYSTEMS
SPECIALIST, AND ONE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization has replaced the City of Corpus Chfisti as
Fiscal Agent with Nueces County effective November 15. 2000, and starting that date funding for
employees presently dedicated to the MPO will be available to Nueces County for administration
of such employees but will no longer be available to the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. A grant of $ 50,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation is appropriated
in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for Transportation Planning and Related Activities by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization through November 14, 2000.
SECTION 2. Ordinance 8127, as mended. Section 510. Executive Pax' Plan, be mended by
deletion of the following position classification effective November 15, 2000.
Job Code Grade Job Title Salan.' Range
EYM 640 E02
Transportation Planning Director $57,200- $91,500
SECTION 3. Funds identified in Section 1 will be used to fund the fbllo~ving positions for the
Metropolitan Planning Organization Division through November 14, 2000: one Transportation
Planning Director, one City Planner III. one City Planner II. one GIS Systems Specialist and one
Executive Secretary. As identified in Section 2. the Transportation Planning Director position is
deleted effective November 15, 2000. The other MPO positions identified herein are eliminated as
City positions effective November 15. 2000.
SECTION 4. If, for any mason. any section. paragraph. subdivision, clause, phrase. word or
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provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgement of a court
of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph. subdivision. clause, phrase.
word or provision of this Ordinance. for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every
section. paragraph, subdivision. clause. phrase. word or provision hereof be given full force and
effect tBr its purpose.
SECTION 5. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members. copy attached,
the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
rule 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
APPROVED . ,~t ~v6-~ ~-~
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
/0,2000
By:
Lisa Aguilar
Assistant City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr., Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: APPROPRIATING $245,310.30 FROM THE UNRESERVED FUND
BALANCE IN THE NO. 6010-21130 LAW ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL TRUST FUND AND
APPROPRIATNG $213,442.70 FROM THE UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE IN THE NO.
6010-21120 LAW ENFORCEMENT STATE TRUST FUND FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQLrI~MENT AND RELATED EXPENDITURES; AMENDING THE FY 00-01 BUDGET,
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 024130, TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $458,753
IN THE NO. 6010 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ISSUE: Additional funds need to be appropriated in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to cover
annual expenditures.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: $151,607 was appropriated with the FY 00/01 budget
ordinance, and additional deposits have been made since the original appropriation mount was
requested in March 2000. The additional monies are needed to cover the attached annual budget
request for FY 00/01.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Appropriation of funds.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of funds.
P. Alvarez, Jr.
Chief of Police
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Budgets for FY 00/01
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Light bars, sirens, speakers - replacements
$ 15,000
Identification equipment: cameras, lab, printing
Other equipment
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$ 5,000
$ 28,703
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Computer equipment for VOLA, VAWA_grants
$ 10,000
Add personal computers and printers
$ 25,000
Other computer equipment
$ 25,000
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Furniture for VOCA, VAWA grants
$ 2,150
Other items
$ 2,850
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$ 25,000
$ 65,000
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False Alarm Software
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$ 37,013
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
$ 16,032
Additional vehicles to replace seized
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$ 88,305
$ 213,443
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AN ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $245,310.30 FROM THE UNRESERVED FUND
BALANCE IN THE NO. 6010-21130 LAW ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL
TRUST FUND AND APPROPRIATNG S213,442.70 FROM THE
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE IN THE NO. 6010-21120 LAW
ENFORCEMENT STATE TRUST FUND FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT AND RELATED EXPENDITURES; AMENDING THE FY 00-
01 BUDGET, ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 024130, TO INCREASE
APPROPRIATIONS BY $458,753 IN THE NO. 6010 LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRUST FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI:
SECTION 1. That $245,310.30 is appropriated from the unreserved fund balance in the No. 6010-
21130 Law Enforcement Federal Trust Fund for law enforcement equipment and related
expenditures.
SECTION 2. That $213,442.70 is appropriated from the unreserved fund balance in the No. 6010-
21120 Law Enforcement State Trust Fund for law enforcement equipment and related expenditures.
SECTION 3. That Ordinance No. 024130, which adopted the FY 00-01 budget, is amended by
adding $458,753 to the No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
SECTION 4. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached,
the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this
ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the __
day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED !x] Oqe~- ..~-a_r I o , 2000
James R. Bray, Jr. ,Cit'y Attorney
B y: Li~,sa~g~i ar~
I
Assistant City Attorney
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.. Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: November 7, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a non-
exclusive lease with San Antonio MTA, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, d/b/a/Verizon
Wireless, by its sole general partner, Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., a Delaware
Limited Partnership, for the installation of several low profile antennas at the airport to
improve telecommunications signal strength within the airport terminal building, on a month
to month basis, not to exceed 12 months, in consideration of payment of one hundred and fifty
dollars ($150.00) per month, declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: Verizon Wireless Communications would like to install four low profile antennas,
throughout the temporary facilities to increase current signal strength. City Council approved
the first reading on an eighteen month lease with Verizon Wireless Communications on
October 31, 2000. Verizon Wireless Communications has requested an earlier effective date,
therefore a short term lease is necessary.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: On October 31, 2000, Council approved the first reading of
the ordinance authorizing a lease with Verizon Wireless Communications. Second reading is
scheduled for December 12, 2000.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Council must authorize approval of lease agreements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the lease agreement as submitted.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information X
Contract Summary
Ordinance/resolution
Maps X
Interim Director of Aviation
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date: November 7, 2000
Verizon Wireless Communications requested authority to install four low profile antennas;
one microwave receptor dish, not more than fifteen feet in height to be wall mounted and
located on the terminal rooftop; and one receptor cabinet and associated wiring and backup
battery. This equipment will increase the signal strength. The current signal strength causes
airport patrons on Verizon Wireless services to experience roaming charges while operating
their cellular phones in the terminal facilities.
On October 31, 2000, staff requested City Council to approve an eighteen month lease with
Verizon Wireless Communications. The first reading of the ordinance was approved by
Council. Subsequent to this approval, staff was asked to expedite the effective date of the
lease. Since the eighteen month lease requires two readings and a subsequent sixty day
waiting period, for a total of approximately ninety days before the lease becomes effective, a
short term lease is recommended.
The short term lease will be month to month not to exceed 12 months and will automatically
expire upon the effective date of the long term lease. Lease payments will be $150 per month.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
NON-EXCLUSIVE LEASE WITH SAN ANTONIO MTA, L.P., A
DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, BY
ITS SOLE GENERAL PARTNER, PRIMECO PERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS, L.P., A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF SEVERAL LOW PROFILE ANTENNAS AT THE
AIRPORT TO IMPROVE TELECOMMUNICATION SIGNAL STRENGTH
WITHIN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING, ON A MONTH TO
MONTH BASIS NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS, IN CONSIDERATION OF
PAYMENT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) PER
MONTH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute a non-
exclusive Lease with San Antonio MTA, L.P., a Delaware Limited Parmership dPo/a Verizon
Wireless, by its sole General Parmer, Primeco Personal Communications, L.P., a Delaware Limited
Partnership, for the installation of several low profile antennas at the Airport to improve
telecommunication signal strength within the Airport Terminal Building, in consideration of payment
of one handred and fifty dollars ($150.00) per month. A copy of the Lease is on file with the City
Secretary.
SECTION 2. The Lease Agreement is to begin on the effective date City Council approves
this ordinance and will end on the earlier of the effective date of a lease with a term of approximately
eighteen months covering the same subject matter. terms and conditions as this lease or the twelve
month anniversary of the effective date of this lease.
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council ( 1 ) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
rule that requires consideration of and 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
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 2000
AGENDA ITEM:
ITEM A: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a five-year lease with
J&G Concessions for concession operations at the Greenwood Softball Complex located near the
Intersection of Greenwood Ddve and Gollihar Road, at a variable rate from $100 to $350 per month
depending on the number of teams playing for the months when teams do play.
ISSUE: The one-year lease with International J&G Concessions has expired. The concessionaire
has requested a five-year lease agreement.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council must approve all multi-year leases.
BOARD/COMMITTEE REVIEW: At the August 9, 2000, Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting,
the committee unanimously recommended approval of the lease.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the five-year lease with J&G Concessions for the
operation of the concession at the Greenwood Softball Complex be approved.
Marco A. Cisneros,
Director of Park & Recreation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information x
Contract Summary x
Ordinance/Resolution x
Map(s) x
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND:
The Greenwood Softball Complex is located near Greenwood Road at Gollihar Road. It is a popular
sports complex that prov des four softball fields, one of which can be adjusted for football play.
The lessee is requesting a waiver of the requirement for Workman's Compensation Insurance because
the insurance is unavailable to operations whose employees are the owners. A clause has been added
to the contract that states that Jesus and Gloda Mondragon, the owners, are the only authorized workers
at the concession stand. However, if the Mondragon's hire additional workers, the City will enforce the
WorkmaWs Compensation insurance requirement.
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CONCESSION CONTRACT WITH JESUS J. MONDRAGON
CONTRACT SUMMARY
10.
This lease is for a five-year tenn.
The Concessionaire has exclusive control over the concession area located in the
Greenwood Softball Complex.
The Concessionaire will pay for ali extraordinary use of utilities for equipment
such as air conditioners or deep fat fryers. Such equipment must be separately
metered from the existing utilities.
The Concessionaire shall furnish, install, service and maintain in good working
order all equipment and supplies required to properly execute this Agreement.
Concessionaire will not be required to have Worker's Compensation Insurance if
only he and his wife are working. If any salaried employee is hired the
concessionaire must cover those employees with Worker's Compensation
Insurance prior to them beginning work.
The Concessionaire shall procure and keep in full force and effect a
Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy which names the City as
additional insured.
The Concessionaire is responsible for minor cleanup consisting of cleaning tables,
cleaning up spilled food or drinks and removing trash from the building and the
outside area.
The Concessionaire shall furnish all related supplies and condiments.
10th
The Concessionaire shall file with the Director on or before the tenth ( ) day of
each month, a monthly report of gross receipts and pay the monthly minimum.
The concessionaire will pay the City a variable rate from $100 to $350 per month
depending on the number of teams playing for the months when teams do play.
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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
FIVE YEAR LEASE WITH JESUS J. MONDRAGON D/B/A J&G
CONCESSIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATIONS AT THE
GREENWOOD SOFTBALL COMPLEX LOCATED NEAR THE
INTERSECTION OF GREENWOOD DRIVE AND GOLLIHAR ROAD, IN
CONSIDERATION FOR A VARIABLE RENTAL RATE OF $100 TO $350
PER MONTH WHICH IS DETERMINED IN RELATION TO THE NUMBER
OF ATHLETIC TEAMS REGISTERED TO PLAY TWO OR MORE WEEKS
PER MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a five
year lease with Jesus J. Mondragon d/b/a J&G Concessions for concession operations at the
Greenwood Softball Complex located near the intersection of Greenxvood Drive and Gollihar Road,
in consideration for a variable rental rate of$100 to $350 per month which is determined in relation
to the number of athletic teams registered to play two or more weeks per month; providing for
publication. A copy of the lease is on file with the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. The lease is to begin on the 61" day after City Council approval.
SECTION 3. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: October 31, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the Corpus Ch~sti Code of Ordinances, Chapter 57, Vehicles
for Hire, Section 57-135, Fares--Amounts, to increase taxicab fares to $2.00 for the first
one-fifth mile and $1.00 for each additional passenger, providing for severability; providing
for publication; and providing for penalties.
ISSUE: The local taxicab companies requested a review of the ordinance and possible changes in
fees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The request for fare increases from the taxicab owners and
drivers was reviewed by the Police Department. The petitioners primary concern is focused around
their short trips and the expense occurred due to the length. Their proposal included an increase in
the "flag drop" or initial fee, shortening the distance traveled until the next meter dick, and changing
the cost per mile. They believed this would help them recoup some of the.It costs for short distances
traveled. We have met with the owners and drivers and they are agreeable with the recommended
changes.
The Police Department recommendations bring the City of Corpus Christi in line with other cities in
the State comparable to our size. Attached is a table reflecting our current rates as compared to other
Texas cities as well as the proposed rates by the petitioners.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the ordinance.
P. Al~;,a~z"~
Chief of Police
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Schedule of other cities fares x
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I
TAXI CAB FARES
CURRENT RATES
Extra
City
Flag
Mileage
Other
Cost per
1/2 mile
1 mile
5 mile
10 mile
Passenger
Dro
increments
Mileage
increment
Fee
Austin
$ 1.50
1!7
$ 0.25
-0.35
$ 2.50
$ 3.00
$ 10.00
$ 18.75
None_
-1.00
Laredo---
Dallas_
$ -3.50
$ 2.00
- ---114
1/4
--
$
$ 0.40
-$ 3.85
$ 2.40
$ 4.55
$ 3.20
$ 10.15
$ 9.6_0
$ 17.15
$ 17.60
$
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
Fort Worth
$ 2.00
1/4
$ 0.40
$ 2.40
$ 3.20
$ 9.60
$ 17.60
_ _ _
Arlington
$ 2.00
1l4
-
$ 0.40
.4 --
$ 2.40
$ 3.20
- --
$ 3.00
$ 2.70
$ 2.80
$ - 2.40
--
$ 9.60
- -_
$ 9.00
--
$ 17.60
--
$ 16.50
$ 16.20
$ 14.50
$ 15.90
- ----
$ 2.00
- - -
None
$ 0.50
None
-$ 0.50
---- -- -
Houston
-
-
1/10_
1!5
------t--02-
0.3
- --
$ .40
Corpus Christi
$ 1.50
_ _1!5
$ 0.30_
$ 2.10
$ 2.20
$ 8.70
$ 8.00
$ 8.40
trip.
_
San Antonio_
$ 1.60
_
2/13
_
$ 0.20
$- -0.30
El Paso
$ 1.20
- 1/5-
- - -
$ 1.80
"mileage increments change to 1l5 after first 1/1.0 of -amite-
amount at the
end of the
"Extra Passenger Fee - the amounts listed are added on to
the tapmeter
Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington =$2.00 for each extra passenger.
$ 3 50 $ 16.50
-
$ 3_.50 $ 10.5_0
$ 3.20 $ 9.20
$ 19.25
$ 19.25
$ 16.70
-- - ----
CorpusChristi collected -for fares from passengers picked up at airport only.
Laredo - $1.00 for each additional passenger having the same destination and origin.
-
EI Paso - .50 for each e)dra passenger.
Cab Owners Proposed Rate
Corpus Chnsti $ 3.00 5l7
Cab Drivers Proposed Rate
1/7
$ U5
$ 3:66
Corpus Christi
PD rec
$ 1.75 1/7
$ 0.25
$ 2.75
$ 2.60
$ -2.00 ----- 1!5
$ 0.30
Recommendation
Extra
Flag Mileage
Other
Cost per
1/2 mile
1 mile 5 mile
10 mile
Passenger
Drop increments
Mileage*
mile
Fee
Current
$ 1.50 1/5
$ 0.30
$ 2.10
$ 2.70 $ 8.70
$ 16.20
$ 0.50
CabOwners
$ 3.00 5/7
1/7
$_0.25_
$ 3.00
$ 3.50 $ 10.50
-$--M6
--
$ 19.25
-- -
_
Cab Drivers
$ 1.75 1/7
$ 0.25
$ 2J5
$ 10.50
$ 19.25
Recommendation
$ 2.00 1/5
_
$ 0.30
$ 2.66--t--
-3.20--$---9.20
$ 16.70
$ 1.00
Modif extra assen er fee to include all of City (eliminate Air ort verba e
, increase amount to $1.00 for each additional passenger.
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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 57,
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, SECTION 57-135, FARES--AMOUNTS, TO INCREASE
TAXICAB FARES TO S2.00 FOR THE FIRST ONE-FIFTH MILE AND $1.00 FOR
EACH ADDITIONAL PASSENGER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances. Chapter 57, Vehicles for Hire, Section 57-135,
Fares--Amounts, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 57-135. Fares--Amounts.
Thcrc is hcrcby cstablishcd as thc rates of fare for taxicabs ~vithin the city limits of the city of
COl lau3 Ckristi for onc or ,norc persons. not exceeding five (5) persons. of one dollar and fifty cents (51.50)
for thc first one-fifth inilc or lcss, and ~irty cents ($0.30) additional for each succcecting one-fifth mile or
fraction thcrcof. The following rates are hereby established as the rates of fare for taxicabs for one
passenger within the city limits of the Citv of Corpus Christi: Two dollars ($2.00) for the first one-fifth
mile or less. and thirty cents ($0.30) additional for each succeeding one-fifth of mile or fraction thereof.
There is hereby established an additional charge of one dollar ($1.00) per passenger for each additional
passenger (up to manufacturer' s rated seating capacity).
For each one hour of waiting time. the maximum charge shall be twenty- four dollars ($24.00),
accumulated in increments of forty cents ($0.40) per minute.
The above established rates of fare are the maximum that may be charged providcd howcvcr. for
farcs collccted from passcngcrs picked up at the ai,Fort. such airport passcngcr fares may includc a rifty
cent ($ 0.50) surcharge per farc cvllcctcd from one or morc persons not to cxcccd fivc (5) persons. Lower
rates may be charged at the option of the taxicab certificate holder.
SECTION 2. If for any mason any section. paragraph. subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of
this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent
jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section paragraph, subdivision. clause. phrase, word or provision
of this ordinance for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision.
clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. Publication of this ordinance shall be made in one issue of a newspaper of general
circulation in the city in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi after
which publication this ordinance shall be in force.
SECTION 4. Violations of this ordinance are an offense. punishable as provided in section 1-6 of the City
Code of Ordinances.
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November 6, 2000
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ORDINANCE STATUS
AGENDAITEM:
1. Granting to TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. acceptance of an agreement relating to the
cable television franchise granted in Ordinance No. 16133 as amended, to extend said
franchise for six months in consideration of TCI providing a franchise fee payment to
City of five percent and based upon consideration of requirements relating to the
transfer of the franchise to Texas Cable Partners, L.P. ("Texas Partners"
2. Authorizing the transfer of a cable television franchise from TCI Cablevision of Texas,
Inc. to Texas Cable Partners, L.P., subject to requirements
FIRST READING:
October 10, 2000
Passed:
6-0
(absent - Javier Colmenero, Henry Garrett &Amold Gonzales)
FINAL READING:
November 14, 2000
COMMENTS:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: October 2000
SUBJECT: Interim, short-term cable franchise arrangement
AGENDA ITEM:
1) Ordinance granting to TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. acceptance of an agreement relating to the
cable television franchise granted in Ordinance No. 16133 as amended, to extend said franchise for
six months in consideration of TCI providing a franchise fee payment to City of five percent
beginning November 1. 2000 and based upon consideration of requirements relating to the transfer
of the franchise to Texas Cable Partners. L.P. ("Texas Partners")
2) Ordinance authorizing the transfer of a cable television franchise from TCI Cablevision of Texas,
Inc. to Texas Cable Partners, L.P., subject to requirements
ISSUE: For some time, pursuant to federal cable television law, the City staff committee has been
engaged in negotiations with TCI Cable (the present franchisee, which is now owned by AT&T
Cable) for a renewal cable franchise. The present franchise expires in April 200t. Recently, we
have been unable to reach final agreement on two primary issues, institutional network and access
channels. The next step would be to invoke the federal "formal" process, a more cumbersome and
expensive process. At the same time, we recently received an application to transfer the present
franchise to Texas Partners, L.P., an entity controlled by Time Wamer. Pursuant to federal law, this
application must be reviewed and approved by the City if it meets requirements of federal law. We
have retained Adrian Herbst for this review.
Given the transition period created by the pending swap of systems between AT&T Cable and Texas
Cable Partners, AT&T suggested that the formal process be held in abeyance pending the transfer
to Texas Cable Parmers. In further communications between officials of AT&T and Time Wamer
and City staff and consultants we have reached agreement on an interim solution as follows: 1 ) No commencement of the formal process for six months.
2) Extension of the present franchise six months beyond the current termination date..
3) Increase the franchise fee from 4 to 5% effective November I, 2000.
4) Approve the transfer to Texas Cable Partners (review has been completed and is
recommended by our consultant).
5) Continue negotiations for long term franchise renewal with participation of Time Wamer.
This is accomplished in the two ordinances presented for your approval. First reading would be
October 10 and second reading November 14. This interim measure preserves the City's rights in
the renewal process, increases the franchise fee at the time previously anticipated, avoids the costly
formal process unless it clearly becomes necessary, and increases the likelihood of an ultimate
satisfactory resolution.
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We have received the report and review of the transfer of the franchise from TCI Cablevision of
Texas, Inc. to Texas Cable Partners, L.P.. prepared by the Bailer Herbst Law Group, P.C. and
Charles Gramlich and Associates, which includes the evaluation of Texas Cable partners' legal,
technical and financial qualifications and based on this review recommends approval as provided
in the ordinances presented. A copy of the report is available.
RECOMMENDATION: Staffrecommends adoption ofthe ordinances as presented.
Attachments:
1. Ordinances
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ORDINANCE
GRANTING TO TCI CABLEVISION OF TEXAS, INC. ACCEPTANCE OF
AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
GRANTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 16133 AS AMENDED, TO EXTEND SAID
FRANCHISE FOR SIX MONTHS IN CONSIDERATION OF TCI
PROVIDING A FRANCHISE FEE PAYMENT TO CITY OF FIVE PERCENT
AND BASED UPON CONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING
TO THE TRANSFER OF THE FRANCHISE TO TEXAS CABLE
PARTNERS, L.P. ("TEXAS PARTNERS").
WHEREAS, TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. (hereina~er "TCI") is the Grantee of
that certain franchise (hereinafter "the Franchise") granted to Athena Cablevision of
Corpus Christi, Inc. by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (hereinafter "City)" in Ordinance
No. 16133, finally passed by the City Council on March 25, 1981 and as amended in
Ordinance No. 20616 and finally passed by the City Councii on March 7, 1989; and
WHEREAS, TCI has requested approval by the City to transfer its Franchise to
Texas cable Partners, L.P. (hereinafier "Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, City and TCI have undertaken a process to evaluate the transfer
including certain conditions, based upon the pending franchise renewal requested by
TCI, and City will adopt an Ordinance approving the transfer of the Franchise to
Applicant ("Transfer Ordinance"), and setting forth certain understanding between TCI,
Applicant, and the City; and
WHEREAS, City and TCI have been negotiating the renewal of the Franchise
based on a request for renewal made by TCI; and
WHEREAS, City and TCI desire to modify certain provisions of the Franchise as
specified in this Ordinance in order to provide for an orderly transition of the Franchise
to Applicant and, to facilitate the pending franchise renewal process. The Transfer
Ordinance adopted by the City Council approving the Franchise transfer to Applicant
and the understandings between the City, TCI, and the Applicant is hereby attached
and iS part of the consideration for adoption of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY FOR THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That TCI is hereby granted an interim extension of an additional six
(6) months beyond the term established by Section 6 of the Franchise to provide
sufficient time for completion of franchise renewal negotiations and procedures.
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SECTION 2. That in consideration of said interim extension of TCl's rights and
privileges under the Franchise and based upon the Transfer Ordinance which has been
attached hereto and made part of this Ordinance, Section 18, Paragraph A, is hereby
amended to increase the franchise fee payment to City, beginning November 1, 2000,
to five percent (5%) of the gross annual revenue received by TCI. All other
requirements as set forth in Section 18, Paragraph A, and all other provisions of the
Franchise (incorporated herein by reference), shall remain the same.
SECTION 3. That the obligations of TCI set forth in Sections 1 and 2 hereof are
in addition to its obligations existing under the Franchise, and no existing other
obligation or right within the Franchise shall be diminished in any way by this Ordinance
or acceptance thereof.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall be effective upon its second reading by
the City Council; provided that within ten (10) days of said second reading, TCI shall file
with the City Secretary its unconditional acceptance of this Ordinance and promise to
comply with and abide by all of its provisions. terms, and conditions. Such acceptance
and promise shall be in writing, duly executed. and swcrn to by the appropriate officers
of TCI before a Notary Public or other officer authorized by taw to administer oath.
SECTION 5. That the City Secreta.? is directed to publish at TCI's expense the
description of this Agreement as required by Article IX, Section 3(a) of the City Charter.
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ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF A
CABLETELEVISION FRANCHISEFROM TCICABLEVISION OFTEXAS, INC. TO
TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P.,
SUBJECTTO REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. ("TCI") currently owns and operates a
cable television system (the "System") operating in the City of Corpus Christi (the "City")
and is the duly authorized holder of a franchise granted by the City to Athena
Cablevision of Corpus Christi, Inc. in Ordinance No. 16133, and passed by the City
Council on March 25, 1981, and amended March 7, 1989 in Ordinance No. 20616 (the
"Franchise").
WHEREAS, TCI and Texas Cable Partners, L.P. ("Applicant") have entered into
an agreement (the "Exchange Agreement"), dated August 23, 2000, pursuant to which
TCI has agreed to transfer all of the assets of the System, including its rights under the
Franchise, to Applicant or its subsidiaries (the "Transaction"); and
WHEREAS, TCI and Applicant have requested consent by the City to the
Transaction in accordance with the requirements of the Franchise and have filed an
FCC Form 394 (the "Transfer Application") with the City describing both the Applicant
and the Transactions; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the Transfer Application, examined the legal,
financial, and technical qualifications of Applicant, followed all required procedures in
order to consider and act upon the Transfer Application, considered a Report prepared
by its Consultants, and considered the comments of all interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Franchise is in full force and effect without default thereunder by
TCI as of the date hereof in accordance with its terms and conditions as set forth
therein, and Applicant has agreed to comply with the Franchise and applicable law from
and after the completion of the transfer; and
· WHEREAS, the City believes it is in the interest of the City to approve the
Transfer Application and the transfer of the Franchise to Applicant, all as described in
the Transfer Application, and subject to the requirements of this Ordinance to transfer
the franchise (the "Transfer Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the term of the Franchise expires on April 16, 2001 and TCI and
Applicant have requested an extension of six months to enable Applicant, if necessary,
to have sufficient time after closing of the Transaction to complete a franchise renewal
process with City; and
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WHEREAS, City understands that the process for approving this Transfer
Ordinance has, included certain other understandings, which are included in the letter
dated October 2, 2000 from Time Warner to the City's Consultant, and which is hereby
attached and made part of this Transfer Ordinance and compliance with which is in part
consideration for adoption of this Transfer Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that an Ordinance be adopted to extend
the term of the Franchise and to establish a change in the franchise fee payment
requirements of the Franchise, with acceptance by TCI and Applicant; and
WHEREAS, Consultants for the City have recommended that the City approve
the Transfer Application, subject to the written acceptance, attached and made part of
this Transfer Ordinance, and further a written acceptance, after adoption, of the
Ordinance to extend the term of the Franchise and establish a change in the franchise
fee payment requirements, (the "Extension Ordinance"), attached to this Transfer
Ordinance, and made part of this Transfer Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City hereby consents to the Transaction, all in accordance with
the terms of the Franchise, subject to adoption by the City of the Extension Ordinance
attached, and acceptance by TCI and Applicant, on the form attached, of this Transfer
Ordinance within seven days after its adoption, and the written acceptance by TCI and
acknowledgment by Applicant of the attached Extension Ordinance, within ten days
after its adoption.
SECTION 2. The City confirms that (a) the Franchise was properly granted or
transferred to TCI, (b) the Franchise represents the entire understanding of the parties
and TCI has no obligations to the City other than those specifically stated in the
Franchise, this Transfer Ordinance and the Extension Ordinance attached, and (c) to
the best of City's knowledge, TCI is materially in compliance with the provisions of the
Franchise with the exception of connections to the City Marina and International Airport
and there otherwise exists no fact or circumstances known to the City which constitutes
or which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute a
material default or breach under the Franchise or would allow City to cancel or
terminate the rights thereunder, except upon the expiration of the full term of the
Franchise, subject to applicable law, including Section 626 of the Cable Act.
SECTION 3. This Transfer Ordinance shall be deemed effective for purposes of
the Transaction upon the consummation of the Transaction contemplated by the
Exchange Agreement.
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SECTION 4. This Transfer Ordinance shall have the force of a continuing
agreement with TCI and Applicant, and the City shall not amend or otherwise alter this
Transfer Ordinance without the consent of TCI and Applicant.
SECTION 5 The letter dated October 2, 2000, from Time Warner to the City's
Consultant, attached is made part of this Transfer Ordinance.
SECTION 6. The Extension Ordinance attached is made part of this Transfer
Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Upon the consummation of the Transaction, Applicant assumes all
the benefits and liabilities under the Franchise.
SECTION 8. This Transfer Ordinance is conditional upon compliance with TCI
and Applicant to the terms and conditions of this Transfer Ordinance, and after adoption
of this Transfer Ordinance and their written Acceptance on the form attached and made
part of this Transfer Ordinance being filed with the City within ten days after final
adoption; and, the written unconditional Acceptance by TCI and acknowledgment by
Applicant to the terms of the Extension Ordinance, attached hereto, within ten days after
its final adoption.
SECTION 9. This Transfer Ordinance shall be effective, conditional on TCI
and/or Applicant paying to City, together with the acceptance described in Section 8
hereof, reimbursement of City costs in the amount of $5,000.
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ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRANSFER OF
A FRANCHISE FOR A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi. Texas ("City") by action of its governing
body on , 2000, adopted an Ordinance No. ("Transfer
Ordinance") approving the transfer of ownership of the Franchise of the cable system
and Franchise held by TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc. ("TCI") to Texas Cable Partners,
L.P. ("Applicant") and subject to an Extension Ordinance and this Acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the terms and requirements of the Franchise
and the Transfer Ordinance, and in consideration of the City's approval of the transfer of
the Franchise, Applicant accepts the Franchise and all conditions in the Transfer
Ordinance with the understanding its acceptance is hereby subject to the acceptance as
herein required of TCI, and, TCI provides hereby its acceptance of the Transfer
Ordinance and, will provide its written acceptance to City of the Extension Ordinance
attached as an exhibit to the Transfer Ordinance, Applicant and TCI make the following
representations and warranties to the City:
Applicant is a duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under
the laws of the State of Delaware, and is authorized to do business in
Texas and has full power, authority. and legal capacity to execute, deliver,
and perform this Acceptance and perform the terms and conditions of the
Franchise and the Transfer Ordinance.
For Applicant, all actions necessary to authorize the execution and
delivery of this Acceptance and the performance of the Franchise and
Transfer Ordinance, have been duly authorized by all necessary and
required proceedings,
The execution and delivery of this Acceptance by Applicant and the
performance of the terms of the Franchise and the Transfer Ordinance
and the Extension Ordinance made part of the Transfer Ordinance, does
not and will not conflict with or result in the breach or termination of, or
constitute a default under, any indenture or instrument with respect to the
borrowing of money, or any material contract, lease, or agreement, or
order, judgment, or decree or any law, rule, or regulation to which
Applicant is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound or
affected.
Applicant acknowledges that City has furnished to it copies of the existing
Franchise between TCI and the City, the City's Master Cable Services
Regulatory Ordinance, and information relating to the pending franchis,~
renewal. Further, Applicant acknowledges that it has read and fully
understands all of these materials and documents. Applicant has carefully
read the terms and conditions of the Franchise, the Master Cable Services
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Regulatory Ordinance of the City, the Transfer Ordinance, and the
Extension Ordinance attached to the Transfer Ordinance, and accepts the
rights, duties, and obligations created thereunder, subject to its rights
under applicable state and federal law and without waiving any rights
Applicant may have.
Applicant agrees that it will promptly commence the process of franchise
renewal and continue to negotiate in good faith according to a schedule
agreed to between Applicant and City.
Applicant represents that it has the legal, technical, and financial
qualifications to fully and timely perform all obligations of the Franchise,
the Transfer Ordinance, and the Extension Ordinance attached to the
Transfer Ordinance, and agrees to be bound by each.
Applicant or any of its representatives or agents have not committed any
illegal acts or engaged in any wrongful conduct contrary to, or in violation
of. any federal, state, or local law or regulation in connection with the
obtaining of the Franchise.
TCI represents and acknowledges that the Transfer Ordinance and the
Extension Ordinance attached to the Transfer Ordinance, are in part
consideration of TCI's cooperation and assistance relating to the process
of renewal of the Franchise and the obligations of TCI as set forth in the
Transfer Ordinance, including acceptance by TCI of the Extension
Ordinance after adoption by City and with the understanding that the
terms of the Extension Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect even
in the event the Transaction approved by the Transfer Ordinance is not
closed.
Dated: ,2000
TEXAS CABLE PARTNERS, L.P.
By
Its
STATE OF )
)
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
of ,2000, by , the
of Texas Cable Partners, L.P.
day
SEAL
Notary Public
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Planning Department
Memo
From:
Date:. November 7, 2000
Re.' Continued Zoning Case No. 0900-05, Supchai & Mai Ho Chanyadak
On October 24, 2000, the City Council continued the above referenced zoning case in order for the
applicant to meat with the Planning Staff in order to develop Special Permit options. The following is a
description of each option.
OPTION 1: Denial of the requested "B-1A" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of an "AB' Professional
Office District.
This option would eliminate the restaurant use deamed offensive by the neighbors and Council
members. The "AB" District would allow the applicant the opportunity develop the subject property with
the proposed building with limited signage. The "AB" District would allow one wall sign with an area not
to exceed twenty (20) square feet.
OPTION 2: Denial of the requested "B-1A" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of an "AB" Professional
Office District with a "SP" Special Permit for limited retail uses subject to a site plan and six (6)
conditions.
This option is similar to Option 1, except that it permits retail uses subject to a site plan. The conditions
will limit the retail floor area to twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area of the building, require
additional landscaping, and limit the hours of operation.
OPTION 3: Denial of the requested "B-1A" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a "SP" Special
Permit subject to a site plan and seven (7) conditions.
This option would leave the "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District intact, except that the Special Permit
would allow professional offices subject to a site plan. The conditions would limit the floor area of the
proposed building, require additional landsceping, require a screening fence, and limit the hours of
operation. This option would also limit the signage to the "R-1B" District standards which is one wall
sign with an area not to exceed one square foot. Section 25-3 of the Zoning Ordinance prohibits using
a Special Permit to increase the sign area or number of signs beyond which is allowed as a matter-of-
dght.
The applicant has no objection to Option 1 or 2, but prefers Option 1. The applicant's objection to
Option 3 is the limitation on signage.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING (city. Council Action Date: October24. 2000)
Case No. 0900-05. SuDchai and Mai Ho Chanvarlak: A change of zoning from an "R-1B" One-
family Dwelling District to a "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District on Hart Addition. Block D, being 0.895
acre out of Lot F. located on the north side of Leopard Street, approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road.
Plannin~ Commission and StafFs Recommendation (09/27/00): Approved.
Re~luested Council Action: Approval of the "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District and adoption of the
attached ordinance.
Purnose of Recluest: To develop office complex and retail shops.
Summary: A change of zoning from an "R-l B" One-family Dwelling District to a "B-1A" Neighborhood Business
District was requested in order to construct a commercial building of a residential style to house an office for
applicant's personal use and limited retail. The applicant owns and maintains a residence on the adjacent lot to the
north. The proposed building is one-stury and contains approximately 4~600 square feet in area. The subject
properly is a 0,895-acre tract of land that is undeveloped and with access only to Leopard Street, an arterial.
Adjacent to the north and west are single-family residences and to the east, a vacant lot that fronts Hart Road. The
"B-IA" District was created to be more sensitive to existing residential development than a "B-I" Neighborhood
Business District by eliminating uses~ such as fueling stations, liquor stores and pawnshops, and limiting the hours
of operation to bem'een 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Approval ofa "B-I A" District with direct access to an arterial an:
no direct access to a local street would not adversely impact the surrounding properties.
AOnlicant's Position: The applicant concurs with Planning Commission and Staff's recommendation.
Notification: Prior to the date of this memorandum, nine (9) notices were mailed to the property owners within a
200-foot radius. of which one (1) was returned in favor (being same as the applicantjowner) and two (2) in
opposition. Seven (7) letters in opposition from outside the notification area were also submitted. The 20% rule is
in effect.
Michael N. Gunning, AICP
Director of Planning
MG/MS/er
Attachments:
1) Elevation Plan Page 2
2) Site Plan Page 3
3) Zoning Report Pages 4-11
4) Comments Received Pages I2-16
5) Planning Commission Minutes Pages 17-18
6) Ordinance Pages 19-22
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CITY COUNCIL
ZONING REPORT
Case No.:
Planning Commission
Hearin~ Date:
Map No.:
Applicant:
Legal Descrintion/Location:
0900-05
September 27, 2000
56-1 (LIOA)
Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak
Hart Addition, Block D, being 0.895 acre out of Lot F, located on the north side of Leopard Street,
approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road.
Area of Recmest:
Lot(s) Area:
Current Zoning:
Request:
Current Use of Prohem':
Putnose of Re~luest:
Zoning Change Requested Due
to Notice of Violation:
Ariacent Zoning:
0.895 acre (38,994 square feet)
Same as above.
"R-1B" One-family Dwelling District
"B-1A" Neighborhood Business District
Undeveloped land.
Office complex and retail shops.
Not applicable.
Noah, East, West - "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District
South - "B-I" Neighborhood Business District
Adjacent Land Use:
North, West - Single-family residences.
South - (across Leopard Street ~ Medical center and undeveloped land.
East - Undeveloped land.
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Number of Residential Units Allowed:
"R-1B' - 6 units (7.26 dwelling units per acre)
"B-1A" - 32 units (36 dwelling units per acre)
Estimated Traffic Generation:
Specialty retail center - 40.67 average weekday vehicle trip ends per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area x 4,600 square feet of gross floor area = 187 average weekday vehicle trip ends.
Ariacent Streets/Classification:
a) Leopard Street - arterial
Ri~ht-of-Wav Design
Current:
a) 120-foot right of way with 2, 36-foot rural pavement width and a 26-foot wide median.
Planned:
a) 120-foot right-of-way with 2, 37-foot back-to-back pavement and a 26-foot wide median.
1996 Traffic Count (24-hour. weekday. non-directional):
a) None available.
Zonin~ Historv of Property:
There has been no rezoning activity within the past five (5) years.
Recent Surroundino~ Zonino~ Cases:
Thee has been no rezoning activity in the area ~vithin the past five (5) years.
Zonin~ Inventory:
The subject property is part of an "R-1B" District area containing approximately 3,000 acres and
predominately developed with single-family residences. East of the subject property, there are 6.93
acres of land zoned a "B-4" District that is partially undeveloped and another portion developed with
a retail center. To the southeast is a 94.75-acre tract of land zoned an "F-R" District and remains
undeveloped. South of the subject property, there is a "B-I" District containing 8.79 acres developed
~vith a fire station. a medical center. apartments. and a business center and a vacant tract of land.
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Plannin~ Staff Analvsis:
General Characteristics and Back_oround: A change of zoning from an "R-1B" One-family
Dwelling District to a "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District was requested in order to
construct a commercial building of a residential style to house an office tbr appticant's
personal use and limited retail. The applicant owns and maintains a residence on the
adjacent lot to the noah. The proposed building is a one-story and contains approximately
4,600 square feet in area. The subject property is a 0.895-acre tract of land that is
undeveloped and with access only to Leopard Street, an arterial. Adjacent to the north and
west are single-family residences and to the east, a vacant lot that fronts Hart Road. The
"B-1A" District was created to be more sensitive to existing residential development than
a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District by eliminating uses, such as fueling stations, liquor
stores and pawnshops, and limiting the hours of operation to between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Approval of a "B-1A" District with direct access to an arterial and no direct access to
a local street would not adversely impact the surrounding properties. However, since the
adjacent property to the east remains undeveloped, it is probable that the property owner or
prospective purchaser of the adjacent lot to the east may also request non-residential zoning.
Conformity to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Comvatibilitv: Overall, the
Comprehensive Plan Elements can be supportive of the requested "B-1A" District because
of its direct access to an arterial. The north~vest Area Development Plan's adopted future
land use map recommends the area to develop with commercial uses. The requested "B-1A"
District is consistent with the Plan' s recommended land use.
Potential Housin~ Density: The "R-1B' District permits a density of 7.26 dwelling unit per
acre or six (6) units on the subject property. A "B-1A" District permits a density of 36
dwelling units per on property fronting an arterial or 32 units on the subject property. The
development of an apartment development would not be appropriate in this area, but the
adjoining roadway would be able to accommodate the increase in traffic.
Heiv, ht/Bulk/Setbacks/Etc.: An "R-1B' requires a from yard setback of 25 feet with a side
and rear yard setback of five (5) feet each. A "B-1A" District requires a front yard setback
of twenty (20) feet with a side and rear yard setback of ten (10) feet for residential
development. Nonresidential development does not require a side or rear yard setback unless
adjacent to a residential district where a side yard of ten (10) feet and a rear yard of fifteen
(15) feet are required. Development of the subject property with a business use will require
a 10-foot setback from its east and west property lines and a 15-foot setback from its north
property line. Building heights in the "R-1B" District are limited to 35 feet not to exceed
three (3) stories. The "B-1A" District limits building heights to 36 feet or, if adjacent to a
residential district, it is limited to 26 feet.
Si~na~e: Signs in the "R-1B" District are limited to one wall sign not to exceed a sign area
of one square foot. The "B-1A" District permits ~vall signs with an area of one square foot
for each linear foot of building frontage having a door for the public. A freestanding sig-n is
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also permitted in the "B-1A" District provided it does not exceed thirty (30) square feet o~
¼ of one square foot for each linear foot of frontage along an arterial. whichever is greater,
but not to exceed fifty (50) square feet. The freestanding sign must not exceed a height of
fifteen (15) feet and setback at least ten (10) feet from abutting rights-of-way.
Traffic: The proposed 4,600 square foot commercial building is projected to generate
approximately 187 daily trip ends. With direct access to a divided arterial, this increase in
traffic ~vill have minimal impact on the adjoining arterial.
ParkingScreening: A retail establishment and a medical office are required to provide off-
street parking at a rate of one parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area. An
office use is required to provide off-street parking at a rate of one parking space for each 250
square feet of gross floor area. Compliance with the off-street parking regulations will be
required during the permitting phase. A masonry wall with a height of not less than six (6)
feet is required along the rear property line when a nonresidential use abut a residential
district. A standard screening fence with a height of not less than six (6) feet is required
along the side property lines when a nonresidential use abuts a residential district. If the
request "B-1A" District is approved, a standard screening fence wilt be required along the
east and west property lines and a masonry wall along the north property line. Along with
a the masonry wall, a landscape strip with a width of fifteen (15) feet will be required
adjacent to and parallel to the rear property and must contain a 2-inch caliper canopy tree
every thirty (30) feet on center.
Costs to City: All of the infrastructure required to serve the proposed development is
available. There are no anticipated costs to the City.
Platting: The subject property is a portion of a larger tract and may be required to replat prior
to the issuance of a building permit.
Pros: (Ideas in support of the request.)
a)
The subject property has direct access to an arterial and no direct access to a local residential
street.
b)
The requested business district is an expansion of the business district to the south but is
more protective of the residential area.
c)
The requested "B-1A" District is consistent with the Northwest Area Development Plan's
adopted land use map.
Cons: (Ideas in support of maintaining the current zoning.)
a)
Approval of the "B-1A" District would be the catalyst for more nonresidential zoning on the
north side of Leopard Street.
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b)
Approval of a business district would disrupt the established residential zoning along the
north side of Leopard Street.
Staff Recommendation:
Approval.
Attachments:
Zoning and Ownership Map
Ownership List
Northwest Area Location Map
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Subject property
Owners within 200 feet listed on attached ownersni~ list
APPLICANT:
SUPCKAI AND MAI HO CHANY~,LAK
11610 LEOPARD ST. 78410
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OWNERSHIP LEST
CASE NO. 0900-05
REPRESENTATIVE:
WILKINSON/REED DEVELOPMENT, iNC.
410 S. PADRE ISLAND DR., STE. 205
78405
7618.61 326700030Si0 NUECES COLrNTY RURAL FIRE
755.45 326700030020 NUECES COUNTY RURAL FIRE
41752.00 32670007C040 JOHNSON TROY D ET UX
44972.00 326700090110 COSTON WILLI~4 H ET UX
35456.12 326700090120 PINKERTON EDSIEL K ETUX
2697.08 326700090130 DUNN THOMAS JAMES
30923.03 983500010120 ALLEN & HEDRICK PROPERTIE
14548.28 983500090400 ONE MED CORP
121422.69 ROW DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
52892.05 CF_ANYARLAK SUPCHAI ET UX
Ct{ANyARLAK SUPCHAI ET trx
11551 LEOPARD
11601 LEOPARD
11640 LEOPARD
4401 HART
4443 HART
4445 HART
11633 LEOPARD
11559 LEOPARD
1701 SPID
11610 LEOPARD
11610 LEOPAPjD
ARTURO ALMENDARIZ, SUPT.
CALALLEN I.S. D.
4205 WILDCAT DR. 78410
NUECES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
C/O FRANK WILSON
P. O. BOX 1032
ROBSTOWN, TEXAS 78380-1032
JEN'NELL RICHTER
RECORD STAR
P. O. BOX 1192
ROBSTOWN, TEXAS 78380
M_n. RK CRIDER
4402 HART ROAD 78410
PAUL OWENS, JR.
11644 LEOPARD ST. 78410
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COMMENTS RECEIVED
FROM NOTICES MAILED
Case No. 0900-05
Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak
· - FAVOR
X - OPPOSED
(Note: The listed numbers correspond to the attached map.)
II.
Notices returned from within the 200-foot notification area:
Favor:
9)
Supchai & Mai H. Chanyarlak, 11610 Leopard St.
No written comment.
Opposition:
2) Troy D. and Torrmaie K. Johnson, 11640 Leopard St.
"This is a residential area and has been for over 35 years. It will reduce the value
of our property and increase traffic in a quiet area. Once business gets into this
area, our homes xvill no longer be private or valuable. This is our life's
investment."
5) Thomas J. Dunn, 4445 Hart Road
No written comment.
Responses received from outside the 200-foot notification area:
None.
Favor:
Opposition:
·
Sandra K. Crider, 4402 Hart Road
Kenneth and Kathleen Dixon, 4522 Hart Road
Celia Bugis, 4526 Hart Road
C. Kevin Wahl, 4444 Hart Road
See attached letter.
Mark Crider
See attached letter.
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· Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Owens, Jr., I 1644 Leopard St.
"We have owned this 3.0 acres since 1972 and have spent several hundred thousand
dollars to improve and have a nice home and neighborhood. We feel this rezoning
would cause property values to decline. If a worst case scenario were to take place
and a business were placed there that was detrimental and offensive to the
surrounding community. Mr. Chanyarlak told our neighbor that he was going to rent
office space to some lawyers. I don't think that is a neighborhood business. We hope
the Planning Commission can see our feelings to~vard this zoning. It will cause more
traffic on Leopard and we don't need that."
· Kelton and janice Pinkerton
See attached letter.
III.
Responses received from owners/applicants of subject area:
Favor:
· Supchai & Mai H. Chanyarlak, 11610 Leopard St. (Applicant/owner)
No written comment.
Opposition: None.
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We understand that the city is considering convening a pan of Lot"F" located 200 fbet west of Hart
Road to "BI-A" from
"R-1B".
Guess we'll get to enjoy "track side seats" when the traffic comes by while avoiding the congested
intersection at Violet and
Leopard going to and from this "neighborhood business" .All joking aside, we know the city will not be
fooled into thinking this
won't happen "because it's a computer supply warehouse with some offices and they don't do business
with the public".
Everyone knows how capricious business is,especially the computer business. That place if
converted,could very well become
a "greasy spoon"restaurant that would have dumpsmrs,grease traps and tanks of refuse to draw hordes of
disease bearing
vermin.
I'm also sure Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton wouldn't enjoy the scenery. of the back of a filthy restaurant or
worse while languishing
on their patio directly behind this building.
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Subject:
Date: FrL 22 Sep 2000 15:21:11-0500
From: Mark Crider <cccoat(~swbetl.net,>
I understand Supchai and Mai Ho Chanvarlak want to convert a. 895 acre tract out of Lot F, located on
the North side of Leopard street,approximately 200 feet West of Hart Rd..
The conversion of this piece of property from "R-1B" One Family Dwelling District to
"B-1A"Neighborhood Business District would certainly be an affront to all the residents in that immediate
area who have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their homes and properties to enhance and
beautify. the neighborhood.
Property values could decline to half or more of their present value if a worst case scenario were to take
place and a business were placed there that was extremely detrimental and offensive to the surrounding
close community and in the middle of these expensive homesites.
The Chanvartaks have communicated to some of the neighbors that they want to have a computer
business office at that location. That may be true, but things change with time,sometimes rapidly in the
business world, and we could on a worst case scenario wind up with a pornographic video rental store on
one extreme to no telling what kind of business there in the very near future.
The lot adjoining them on the East, is the comer of Hart Rd. and Leopard St. and directly across Hart Rd.
from my house and properties which I have invested my lifes work in to have a nice place that fits in with
the neighborhood we have had there for the last thirty five or so years. The change in zoning could trigger
a request to extend the zoning line on to Hart Rd. and allow more businesses to be built to the comer
causing a major traffic flow through our neighborhood to and from 1-37. This would become a very
dangerous situation to all of us living there on Hart Road. A business located at the proposed change site
will also cause a significant amount of traffic flow on Hart Road by people avoiding the Violet/Leopard
intersections and using the Up River Road neighborhoods to Hart Road creating more of a traffic problem
in our neighborhood.
I understand the Chanvarlaks have several acres out of sight near their new home they just built behim
this lot F that is proposed for change that they could warehouse their computer supplies without
devastating our neighborhood's looks and values.
Please be advised that my family and I are vehemently against this proposal to change the zoning to
create a more dangerous neighborhood.
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~TE: Sept 25,~000
SUBJECT: Zoning Change
ATTEN: Migue~ Saldana
FROM: Kelton j Janice Pinkerton
I understand the city zoning and planning commission is considering
conver~ng a .895 acre tract ou~ of Lot "F" thats located about 200
~eet west o~ Hart Road. That piece o5 property is located adjacent
to my residence property on Hart Road. I didn't recieve notice of
th~s proposed change. I 'm lucky . I guess, that our neighborhood
grapevine i~ alive and well here on Hart Road. We won't be alive
and well if this proper~y is rezoned to "B-IA". It will be
tantamount to a death sentence for our children, pets that
aceidentl~ get loose , ~a~ autos and residental p~operty
values. We neighbo~ have repeatedly ugered the c~y to do
something ~or ~u~ic co~erol. They have responed by placing
"Limited" sight sig~ along the street and loweing the speed
l~, all to no avail. We are currently working to get speed bumps
instaZ~ed. ~nything that has the potent~ to increse traffic in
our front ~urds should be viewed as a poten~lal threat to everyone.
A neighborhood business with a ~u~e propensity of becoming
anything offe~ive and increasing ~af~ic to a residential area
should be o~ the highest concern for the planning commision and
city council to avoid permi~ng or change. I and my wife have
barely escaped being hit by traffic while atZemping to back out
our driveway. More traf~i~ on Ha~t Road is a big N0.
KELTON PINKERTON
JANICE PINKERTON
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September 27, 2000
Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak: 0900-05
REQUEST:
"R-1B" One-Family Dwelling District to "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District on Hart
Addition. Block D. being 0.895 acres out of Lot F. and located on the north side of Leopard Street.
approximately 200 feet west of Hare Road
Mr. Saidaria presented a slide illustration of the subject propert).' and the surrounding area. The subject
property is part of an "R-1B" District area containing approximately 3,000 acres and predominantly developed with
single-family residences. East of the subject proper'~.'. there are 6.93 acres of land zoned a "B-4" District that is
partially undeveloped and another portion developed with a retail center. To the southeast is a 94.75-acre tract of
land zoned an "F-R" District and remains undeveloped. South of the subject property, there is a "B-i" District
containing 8.79 acres developed with a fire station, a medical center, apartments, and a business center and a vacant
tract of land.
Mr. Saidaria stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning to construct a commercial building to
house an office and some retail shops. The proposed building is planned to be a one-story building of approximately
4,600 square feet in area. The subject property. is a 0.895-acre tract of land that is undeveloped and has its only
access to Leopard Street. an arterial. As requested. the "B-1A" District is a district that has been created to be
sensitive to existing residential development by eliminating uses, such as fueling stations, liquor stores, and
pawnshops, and limiting the hours of operation to between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Therefore, approval of a
"B-IA' District with direct access to an arterial and no direct access to a local street would not adversely impact the
surrounding properties. However, since the adjacent property to the east remains undeveloped. it is probable that the
property owner or prospective purchaser of the adjacent lot may want to extend to non-residential zoning to the lot.
Mr. Saidaria continued that the applicant proposes the structure to look like the First American Building.
The subject property. is located within the Northwest Area Development Plan, which recommends the
property to develop with commercial uses. Therefore. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. There
were eight (8) notices mailed to property. owners within a 200-fuot radius of the subject property. of which one was---
returned from the applicant in favor, two (2) letters from outside the radius were returned in opposition.
Mr. Saidaria stated that the "B-1A" District permits restaurants without a drive-though and requires grease
traps and service areas to be located not closer than 50 feet from residential property.
Wilkinson, representing the applicant. stated that she wanted to address the concerns of the neighborhood
with the applicant's business. She stated that the property will not be occupied by the owner who lives behind the
subject property. Mr. Wilkinson also expressed concerns such as the applicant providing computer services outside
the area and will not increase the commercial traffic in the area. She believes that the business will enhance the
area. The business of the applicant is computer archlying.
AJ Read, stated that a masonry. fence will be erected as required by the "B~IA" District between the left
side of the property and the east side of the property..
Joe Garcia, Beeville. Texas, stated that the design for the structure is similar to the First American Title
Company. The building would work well either the area because it is in keeping with the area. Mr. Garcia
presented a site plan. He described the parking lot by stating that it would be to the left side of the property, which
is the access lot to the home. Mr. Garica continued by stating that the building is setback further than required and
will require landscaping as illustrated on the site plan. He continued that the "B-IA" District is a good zoning
district that everyone has worked to create.
Mark Cryder, 4402 Hart, stated that the properp,.' had been sold. Mr. Cryder stated that the propert}.' is
being rezoned and repiatted in order to sell the properr>.'. He expressed concern with the view of nearby residents
being obstructed by a neighborhood business.
In response to Commissioner Kelly' s question regarding opposition, Mr. Cryder stated that he was opposed
to any commercial development in the area. --
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Case No. 0900-05 (Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak)
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Tonya Ray Johnson. I640 Leopard. stated that she lived next door to the subject property.. Ms. Johnson
wanted to know the intent of the business. She stated that she believes that the propert3.' would be better used as a
lawyer's office and conference room. Ms. Johnson expressed concern with the applicant moving to Austin, Texas
because his business continues to grow in Austin. She wants to keep businesses out of the area.
In response to Commissioner Kelly's question regarding an "AB" District. Mr. Gunning stated that no retail
sales are allowed: however a service business could operate in an office district.
Paul Owens, 11614 Leopard, stated that he has lived in the area since 1972, and there have always been
nice homes in the area.
Mark C~Ider stated that he wanted a guarantee for the property..
Public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Kelly stated that due to the fact that the applicant lived directly behind the subject property,
he was inclined to believe that the applicant would develop the property in a tasteful manner that would be in
accordance with the neighborhood. He continued that the neighbors should be agreeable to the development for that
fact.
The Commission briefly discussed zoning districts across Leopard Street. Motion by Mims, seconded by
Cheek, to approve Staff's recommendation, Motion passed unanimously with Richter. Salazar, and Zamora being
absent.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AND STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
SUPCHAI AND MAI HO CHANYARLAK, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
MAP IN REFERENCE TO 0.895 ACRE OUT OF LOT F, BLOCK D,
HART ADDITION, FROM "R-1B" ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "B-1A" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY DEVIATIONS
FROM THE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports and
recommendations concerning the application of Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak for
amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday,
September 27, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, and November 14, 2000, during 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 0.895 acre out of Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition,
located on the north side of Leopard Street, approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road,
from "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District. A
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 1 of this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time,
except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date,
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That to the extent that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is
amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance.
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SECTION 5. That all ordinances or par~s of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. That publication shall be made in the officiai publication of the City of
Corpus Christi 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 24t" day of October, 2000.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neai, Jr.
City Secretary Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPP, OVED AS TO LEGAL FOP,M November 6, 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
By: Doy~leDu~n~s ~
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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URBAN
PO. BOX 6355 · CORPUS CHRISTi, TEXAS 78466-6355
SEPTEMBER 13, 2000
· JOB NO. 36902.A000
FAX (361 )854-6001
EXHIBIT "A"
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OFNUECES
FIELDNOTES for a 38,993.507 square foot tract of land out of Lot F, Block D,
Hart Addition, a map of which is recorded in Volume 39, Page 137, Map Records of
Nueces County, Texas~ said 38,993.507 square foot tract being more fully described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a 5/8 inch iron rod found on the north boundary. of Leopard
Street (State Highway No. 9), a 160 foot wide public roadway, for the southwest comer
of a 0.978 acre tract of land out of the C.C Hart Partition, Share 9, recorded in Document
Number 1998040571, Official Public Records of Real Property of Nueces County, Texas,
for the south comer of said Lot F, Block D and of this tract;
THENCE North 56°23 '00" West, with the north boundary of said Leopard Street
and the south boundary of said Lot,F, Block D, a distance of211.96 feet (plat = 212.60
feet) to a 5/8 inch iron rod w4th red plastic cap labeled "URBAN ENGR C.C. TX' set for
the southwest comer of this tract, from which a found 5/8 inch iron rod bears North
56°2700" West, a distance of35.11 for the Southwest comer &said Lot F, Block D, for
the southeast comer of a 1.47 acre tract out of the C.C. Hart Partition, Share 7 and 8,
recorded in Document Number 1997020416, Official Public Records of Real Property_ of
Nueces County, Texas:
THENCE North 29°08'36" East, parallel with the west boundary of said Lot F,
Block D, same being the east boundary of said 1.47 acres, and 35.00 feet distant there
from. measured at right angles thereto a distance of 203.91 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with
red plastic cap labeled "URBAN ENGR CC. TX" set for the northwest comer of this
tract:
THENCE South 56°25'27" East, a distance of 31.77 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
with red plastic cap labeled "LrRBAN ENGR C.C. TX" set for an interior comer of this
tract;
THENCE North 33°27'52" East, a distance of 13.88 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
with red plastic cap labeled "URBAN ENGR C.C. TX" set for a comer of this tract;
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THENCE South 55'19'04" East, a distance of 12096 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
found on the east boundary of said Lot F, Block D, forthe northwest comer of the
aforementioned 0.978 acre tract, for the southwest comer of a 0.885 acre tract out of the
CC. Partition. Share 9, recorded in Volume 1571, Page i89, Deed Records of Nueces
County, Texas and the northeast comer of this tract:
THENCE South 14°13'00" West, with the east boundary of said Lot F, Bloc2.. D
and of this tract, same being the west boundary of the 0.978 acre tract, a distance o:
227.90 feet (deed = 227.79 feet) to the POINT OF BEGIN~'NING and containing
38,993.507 square feet of land.
Bearings based on the south boundary of Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition, a map of
which is recorded in Volume 39, Page 137, Map Records of Nueces County. Texas.
Unless this Fieldnotes Description. including preamble, seal and signature,
appears in its entirety, in its original form. surveyor assumes no responsibility or liability
for its accuracy.
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OPTION 1
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
SUPCHAI AND MAI HO CHANYARLAK, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
MAP IN REFERENCE TO 0.895 ACRE OUT OF LOT F, BLOCK D,
HART ADDITION, FROM "R-1B" ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE 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 concerning the application of Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak for
amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public. public hearings were held on Wednesday,
September 27, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
October 24, 2000. and November 14. 2000. during a meeting of the City Council, in the
Council ChamDers. at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Chris~i. 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 0.895 acre out of Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition,
located on the north side of Leopard Street. approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road,
from "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District. A metes
and bounds description of the subject property attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas, is
amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance made by Section I of this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August. 1973, as amended from time to time,
except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date,
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That to the extent that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is
amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance.
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SECTION 5. That all ordinances or pans of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. That publication snail be made in the official publication of the City of
Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Chris~i.
SECTION 7. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached. the City Councfi (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 14tn day of November, 2000.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor. The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM November 6, 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
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OPTION 2
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
SUPCHAI AND MAI HO CHANYARLAK, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
MAP IN REFERENCE TO 0.895 ACRE OUT OF LOT F, BLOCK D,
HART ADDITION, FROM "R-1B" ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT AND BY GRANTING A
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR LIMITED RETAIL USES, SUBJECT TO A SITE
PLAN AND SIX (6) CONDITIONS; 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 concerning the application of Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak for
amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public. public hearings were held on Wednesday,
September 27, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, and November 14, 2000, during a meeting of the City Council, in the
Council Chambers, at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Chrieti, 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 0.895 acre out of Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition,
located on the north side of Leopard Street, approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road,
from "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District. A metes
and bounds description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended by granting a Special Permit for limited retail uses on 0.895 acre out of Lot F,
Block D, Hart Addition, (zoned "AB" Professional Office District by Section I of this
Ordinance).
SECTION 3. That the Special Permit granted in Section 2 of this Ordinance is subject
to a site plan, attached as Exhibit B, and the following six (6) conditions:
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1. ALLOWED USE: The only uses authorized by this Special Permit other ~
those uses permitted by right in the "AB" Professional Office District are re~.ll
sales.
2. FLOOR AREA: Retail sales use may not exceed a total floor area greater
than twen~ (20) percent of the gross floor area of the building.
3. LANDSCAPING: In addition to Article 27B, Landscape Regulations, canopy
trees with a minimum caliper of two (2) inches must be planted thirty (30) feet on
center along the rear setback area. Also, tree plantings in the front yard must be
spaced no more than thirty (30) feet on center.
4. HOURS OF OPERATION: The permitted retail uses are limited to the hours
between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
5. LIGHTING: All exterior lighting must be directional and shielded. Lighting
must be directed away from the surrounding residences and adjacent public
rig ht-of-way.
6. TIME LIMIT: This Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within one
(1) year of the date of this ordinance unless the property is being used as
outlined in condition #1 and in compliance with all other conditions.
SECTION 4. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance made by Sections 1
through 3, inclusive, of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time,
except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date,
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. That to the extent that the foregoing amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance represent a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive
Plan is amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That atl ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 8. That publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of
Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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SECTION 9. 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 14'h day of November, 2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST|
Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neat. Jr.
City Secretary Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM November 6, 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
By:
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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OPTION 3
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
SUPCHAI AND MAI HO CHANYARLAK, BY CHANGING THE ZONING
MAP IN REFERENCE TO 0.895 ACRE OUT OF LOT F, BLOCK D,
HART ADDITION (CURRENTLY ZONED "R-1B" ONE-FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT) BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USES, SUBJECT TO A SITE PLAN AND
SEVEN (7) CONDITIONS; 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 concerning the application of Supchai and Mai Ho Chanyarlak 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,
September 27, 2000, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, and November 14, 2000, during 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 the following 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 granting a Special Permit for professional office uses on 0.895 acre out of
Lot F, Block D, Hart Addition (currently zoned "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District),
located on the north side of Leopard Street, approximately 200 feet west of Hart Road.
A metes and bounds description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That the Special Permit granted in Section 1 of this Ordinance is subject
to a site plan and the following seven (7) conditions:
1. ALLOWED USES: The only uses authorized by this Special Permit other than
those uses permitted by right in the "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District are
professional offices.
2. FLOOR AREA: Professional office uses may not exceed a total floor area of
4,600 square feet and one story..
3. LANDSCAPING: Landscaping must be provided in accordance with Article
27B, Landscape Regulations, as if the property were zoned an "AB" Professional
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Office District. In addition to the requirements of Article 27B, canopy trees witt
minimum caliper of two (2) inches must be planted thirty (30) feet on center alol .~,
the rear setback area. Also, tree plantings in the front yard must be spaced no
more than thirty (30) feet on center.
4. SCREENING: A standard screening fence with a height of not less than six
(6) feet must be installed and maintained along the west and east property lines.
The existing ornamental fence located along the north property must be
maintained. In the event that the ornamental fence is removed, a standard
screening fence must be installed and maintained along the north property line.
Within ten (10) feet of the south property line, the screening fence along the east
and west property lines must be reduced to a height of 36 inches. An additional
five (5) feet is permitted to transition the height of the fence from six (6) feet to
three (3) feet.
5. HOURS OF OPERATION: The permitted retail uses are limited to the hours
between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
6. LIGHTING: All exterior lighting must be directionat and shielded. Lighting
must be directed away from the surrounding residences and adjacent public
right-of-way.
7. TIME LIMIT: This Special Permit shall expire within two (2) years of the date
of this ordinance unless the property is being used as outlined in Condition ~
and in compliance with all other conditions.
SECTION 3. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance made by Sections land 2
of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time,
except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date,
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. That to the extent that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is
amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 7. That publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of
Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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SECTION 8. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (I) finds and declares an emergency due to the nccd 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 14th day of November, 2000.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal. Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM November 6, 2000
James R. Bray, Jr.
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
FIELDNOTES for a 38.993507 square foot tract ofland out of Lot F, Block D.
Hart Addition. a map ofw-hich is recorded in Volume 39. Page 137, Map Records of
Nueces County. Texas: said 38,993 507 square foot tract being more fully described as
tbllows:
BEGE',,'NING at a 5/8 inch iron rod found on the north bounda~' of Leopard
Street (State High~vay No. 9), a i60 foot wide pueiic roadway, for the southwest comer
of a 0.978 acre tract of land out of the C.C. Hart Partition. Share 9. recorded in Document
Number 1998040571. Official Public Records of Real Property of Nueces County, Texas.
for the south comer of said Lot F. Block D and of this tract:
THENCE North 56°2Y00'' West, with the north boundary. of said Leopard Stree ~
and the south boundarv of said Lot,F. Block D, a distance of211.96 feet iplat = 212.60
feet) to a 5.:8 inch iron rod with red plastic cap labeled "LqKBAN ENGR C.C. TX" set for
the southwest comer of this tract. from which a found 5/8 inch iron rod bears North
56°23 '00" West, a distance of 35. I 1 for the Southwest comer of said Lot F, Block D, for
the southeast comer of a 1.47 acre tract out of the C.C. Hart Partition, Share 7 and 8,
recorded in Document Number 1997020416. Official Public Records of Real ProperrS' of
Nueces County. Texas:
THENCE North 29o08'36.` East, parallel with the west bounda~' of said Lot F.
Block D, same being the east bounda~' of said I 47 acres. and 35.00 feet distant there
from, measured at right angles thereto a distance of 203.91 f~et to a 5/8 inch iron rod :vith
red plastic cap labeled "URBAN ENGR C.C. TX" set for the northwest comer of this
tract;
THENCE South 56°25'27'' East. a distance of 31 77 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
with red pinstic cap labeled "URBAN ENGR C C. TX" set tbr an interior comer of this
tract;
THENCE North 33~2T52'' East, a distance of 13 88 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
with red plastic cap labeled "Uq~BAN ENGR C.C. TX" set tbr a comer of this tract;
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FHENCE South 55: I q'04" East, a distance of 120.96 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod
tbund on the east boundary of said Lot F. Block D, tbr the normwest comer of the
atbrementioned 0978 acre tract. for the southwest comer of a 0885 acre tract out of the
CC Partition. Share 9, recorded in Volume 157I. Page 189. Deed Records of Nueces
Countv. Texas and the northeast comer of this tract:
THENCE Soum I4~ IY00" West. with the east boundam' of said Lot F, Block D
and of this tract, same being the west boundary_ of the 0.978 acre tract, a distance of
227.90 tbet (deed = 227.79 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNTNG and containing
38,993.507 square feet of land.
Bearings based on the south boundary. of Lot F, Block D. Hart Addition, a map of
which is recorded in Volume 39. Page 137, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas.
Unless this Fieldnotes Description. including preamble. seal and signature.
appears in its entirety. in its original form. surveyor assumes no responsibility or liability
for its accuracy.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: November 8, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance granting a one-year franchise extension to Central Power and Light
Company for provision of light, heat, and power.
ISSUE: Central Power and Light Company's existing franchise, which was granted in 1971 and
amended in 1988, expires December 31, 2000. It authorizes use of the public ways for electric
distribution facilities in return for a franchise fee of 4% of gross receipts.
Effective January 1, 2002, Senate Bill 7, the electric deregulation bill passed by the Texas
Legislature in 1999, changes the methodology by which cities charge for use of their public ways by
electric utilities. The formula establishes a charge per kilowatt hour based on 1998 revenues. The
charge will be applied to Kwh used in any particular year and was designed to make deregulation
revenue neutral for cities.
Because of the Senate Bill 7 change, staff is recommending a one-year extension of CPL's present
franchise to fill the interim between the expiration of the present franchise and the effective date of
the Senate Bill 7 provision.
Over the next year, a new, long-term franchise will be negotiated.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of ordinance as submitted.
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AN ORDINANCE
(;RANTING A ONE-YEAR FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO CENTRAL
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR PROVISION OF LIGHT, HEAT,
AND POWER.
WHEREAS, Central Power and Light Company. a corporation duly authorized to conduct business
in the State of Texas, currently holds a franchise from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for provision
of electric light. heat and power granted by Ordinance 10173, passed and approved by the City
Council on March 24, 1971; and
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement was modified by Ordinance 20431 passed and approved by
the City Council on August 23, 1988, to provide for monthly rather than semi-annual fee payments;
and
WHEREAS, such franchise will expire December 31. 2000; and
WHEREAS, In Senate Bill 7 the 761h Texas Legislature established a statutory formula for charges
for use by electric utilities of city streets, alleys and public ways effective January 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Central Power and Light Company and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas desire to
extend its existing franchise under the same terms and conditions for an additional one (I) year
period which will extend to the effective date of Senate Bill 7; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi finds that such extension under the same
terms and conditions is in the best interest of the citizens of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Electric Light. Heat and Power Franchise granted by the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas to Central Power and Light Company by Ordinance 10173 as amended by Ordinance
20431 (the "Franchise"), is hereby extended for a period of one (l) year to commence January t,
2001 and to expire December 31,2001 at midnight, unless renewed or extended.
SECTION 2. The terms and conditions of the currently existing Franchise are incorporated into
this one-year extension by reference and shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. This grant is conditioned that Central Power and Light Company shall file its written
acceptance of this franchise no later than December 31. 2000.
SECTION 4. This ordinance should be published as required by the City Charter.
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Samuel L. Neal. Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry. Garrett
Dr. Amold Gonzales
That the lbregoing ordinance was read/br the first time and passed to its second reading on this
the Day of ,2000, by the tbllowing vote:
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the ~
of ,2000, by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal. Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~
ATTESI:
Rex A. Kinnison
BeVy Jean Longofia
John Longofia
Mark Sco~
Day of ,2000.
Day
Armando Chapa, City, Secretary.
LEGAL FORM APPROVED ~j
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Samuel L. Neal. Jr., Mayor
[ {-) ,2000: JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
AGENDA ITEMS:
(A)
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2001 Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan
that is the planning and application process for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG) programs.
(B)
Motion reaffirming Community Development Block Grant Program objectives and
guidelines as previously adopted by the City Council on March 22, 1994 (Ordinance No.
21901 ).
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopting the timetable for the FY2001 Consolidated
Plan/Annual Action Plan (CP/AAP) and reaffirming Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program objectives and guidelines as previously adopted by the City Councit.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the timetable for the FY2001
Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan process and reaffirming the Community Development
Block Grant Program objectives and guidelines.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: FY2001 CP/AAP Timetable
W. Tt'~omas Utter
Assistant City Manager
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information E~
FY2001 Schedule ~
CDBG Guidelines ~
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Agenda Item:
Each year the City Council approves the planning and implementation calendar for the
upcoming Community Planning and Development formula grant programs. The CP/AAP is the
application forfunding under the community planning and development formula grant programs
administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that
include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG). The AAP will describe the activities and
projects to be assisted with FY2001 funds received under the HOME, CDBG, ESG, Public
Housing Comprehensive Grant and other HUD programs that help meet housing and
community development needs.
Last year, a three-year (2000 - 2002) Consolidated Plan that included the FY2000 AAP was
submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that identified the needs
and resources for the three-year period.
The second year (FY2001) AAP must be submitted by June 16, 2001.
The proposed schedule enclosed as Attachment "A" provides a comprehensive list of activities.
Key dates are:
February 16,2001
March 21, 2001
May 8, 2001
June 13, 2001
- Proposals for CDBG and ESG Programs Due Date
- Planning Commission Public Hearing
- City Council Public Hearing
- Consolidated Annual Action Plan submission to HUD
As in the past, neighborhood/nonprofit meetings will be conducted in late January and
February. Meeting notices and requests for proposals will be published and mailed to
interested organizations. Information will be forwarded to the local media to increase citizen
participation. The adopted schedule will also be added to the City's Internet Home Page.
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January & February
January 7
February 16
February 22
February 25
March 9
March 2'1
March 28
April I
April 2
May 8
May '11
May 15
May 17
May 20
May 21
June 13
ATTACHMENT "A"
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CPD)
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SCHEDULE (AAP) FOR FY2001
Preliminary Planning/Neighborhood/Agency Presentations
Publish Neighborhood/Agency Mtgs/FY2001 Request for Proposals
Proposals Due
Submit publication notice of Planning Commission/City Council
Public Hearings dates for the proposed FY2001 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan and Program Information, i.e., funds to be received,
program income, activities to be undertaken and estimated amount of
benefit to low/rood. income persons, to Caller-Times
Publication of Planning Commission/City Council Public Hearing on
the Proposed FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
Forward Materials to Planning Commission
Planning Commission - Public Hearing on Proposed FY2001 AAP
(special meeting)
Planning Commission - Adoption of FinaI Recommendation
Publication - FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Summary and
notice of City Council Public Hearing date
Citizens Comment Period Starts
City Council Public Hearing - Proposed FY2001 Annual Action Plan
(Staff & Plan. Comm. Recommendations) Projects and activities
adopted tentatively by Council.
End of Comment Period for FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
City Council Adoption - FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
Submit Final FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan Summary &
Proposed Use of funds to Caller-Times
Publication of Final FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
Summary/Request for Release of Funds
Notify Council of Governments (COG) of FY2001 CDBG Projects
(Executive Order 12372 Requirement)
Submit FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan to HUD
(Due by June 16)
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ATTACHMENT "B"__
RESOLUTION - MARCH 22, 1994
Ordinance No. 21901*
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Through the Community Development Block Grant Program, the City Council provides for the
development and preservation of a viable urban community, a suitable living environment, decent
housing and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate
income, and aids in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. The City carries out its
objectives by providing for appropriate streets and drainage, housing, recreational opportunities,
neighborhood preservation, and revitalization, and economic development as needed. To ensure
that these objectives are achieved, the following guidelines shall be as follows:
No Community Development Block Grant Funds be authorized to applicant agencies
for the support of operating expenses.
No capital grants will be made without sufficient evidence of the financial capacity of
the applying agency to operate the program.
Priority will be given to those applying agencies that make substantial new capital
contributions to the project for which they are seeking funds. _
Housing shall be maintained as the top priority for the CDBG program as well
placing greater emphasis on public infrastructure (City) in CDBG eligible tracts.
No individually funded CDBG project will be eligible for future CDBG funding for a
minimum of two years from the date of its last funding. (This excludes projects which
are specifically staged for several years of CDBG funding such as a street project
which has its engineering funded one year and its construction the next.)
*Adopting Policies and General Rules and Procedures of the City Council
8ad/h/cdbg
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Legislative Program
77t" Legislative Session
November14,2000
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RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S LEGISLATIVE
PROGRAM FOR THE SEVENTY-SEVENTH SESSION OF THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the 77th Texas Legislature convenes in January 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature will consider many measures that may affect the City of
Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide guidance for City officers and representatives in
conducting the City's legislative efforts and relations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts the Legislative Program, which is attached to and
incorporated into this resolution, for the 77th Session of the Texas Legislature.
SECTION 2. This Legislative Program remains in effect during the 77t~ Session of the
Texas Legislature unless amended by the City Council.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED:/0'A~ day of
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor
/L/)~,-~/~~ ,2000.
James R. Bray Jr.
City Attorney
By: . R. ja/~y, ~/:~ng,/~
First ~tant City Attorney
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Corpus Christi, Texas
of ,2000
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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INTRODUCTION
Prior to the commencement of each legislative session, the City of Corpus Christi staff,
working with input from local interests, Texas Municipal League, other cities, prepares a
recommended legislative program for City Council consideration and approval.
The legislative program, after consideration and approval by the City Council, is then
transmitted to our local legislative delegation and forms the basis for the City's activities
dudng the 140 days of the session. In each legislative session, the number of bills that are
introduced is massive. For example, in 1999, almost 6,000 bills were introduced, over
1,600 actually passed, with approximately 1,230 of the bills City-related, of which slightly
more than 130 passed. Unfortunately a large percentage of the efforts by cities are
necessarily directed simply at stopping bad pieces of legislation which would negatively
affect cities.
Over the past few legislative sessions, the City of Corpus Christi, with the tremendous
support and action of our local legislative delegation, has had very good success in
not only stopping bad bills which would negatively impact us, but also in the passage of
legislation which very positively affects us. For example, in the last legislative session, a
serious assault on cities' annexation powers was successfully defeated, while at the same
time, the City, through our local legislative delegation, was able to fund expansion and
renovation of the Convention Center, provide liability protection for our Latchkey Program,
acquired the official designation of the Museum of Science and History as the Texas
Maritime Repository, and funding of the local Estuary Program, among a number of other
issues,
The upcoming 77th legislative session will undoubtedly consider many issues that are
detrimental to cities and will be extremely crowded because the Legislature must also deal
with redistricting.
As in the past, the City anticipates working very closely with our local legislative delegation.
In addition, we will work with the Texas Municipal League as well as the very active
legislative lobbying group of the eight largest cities (this latter group meets once a week
during the legislative session with TML staff to coordinate action.) The following legislative
program is broken down into sections each representing a major part of municipal
government beginning with a general statement of policies and procedures.
The communication of this legislative program is carried out on a day to day basis by the
Assistant City Manager for Intergovernmental Relations and Community Development
under the general direction of the City Manager after approval of the program by the City
Council. The Mayor and City Council Members are called upon to testify in Austin on a
case by case basis, as well as City staff from the Police and Fire Chiefs and City Attorney
to departments heads.
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GENERAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES
The City will support legislation and administrative actions that:
1. Will protect and enhance City revenues.
2. Reduce costs to the City.
3. Provide for more local control.
4. Protect those policies previously established through the Charter,
ordinances, resolutions, and master plans.
5. Provide increased educational opportunities for the citizens of Corpus Chdsti
and the region.
The City will oppose legislation or administrative actions that:
1. Undermine the principle of home rule and local self-government.
2. Result in the loss of revenue growth to cities.
3. Diminish the authority of cities to regulate and manage their growth and
development.
4. Nullify or undermine the City's policies contained in existing provisions of the
Charter, ordinances, resolutions, and master plans, unless such changes
expand the City's ability to manage its own affairs.
5. Diminish any existing authority of cities.
6. Impose mandates that require any expenditure by the City unless all costs
of same, including administrative as well as direct out-of-pocket costs, are
fully reimbursed by the mandating government.
The City Council will determine the City position on all legislative issues.
The City's Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Groups may not represent in oral
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testimony or in writing a position on proposed legislation or administrative action
unless that position is first approved by the City Council.
Positions on legislative or administrative matters originating outside of the City
Council, but within the City's governmental framework shall be submitted to the City
Manager for review prior to consideration by the City Council.
The legislative or administrative positions herein approved, and others separately
approved by the City Council, shall be communicated to the legislative and
congressional delegations, to the Legislature and Congress, in general, and/or to
the appropriate legislative committees and administrative agencies or to others by
members of the City Council, the City Manager, staff persons, and consultants and
others designated by the City Manager.
The City will coordinate its legislative and administrative program with other political
jurisdictions and provide assistance to those political jurisdictions where possible
and where there is a cornmortality of interest.
The city will support the legislative program of the Texas Municipal League, except
to the extent it conflicts with any policy herein.
It is recognized that this policy will often be implemented in the context of great
numbers of voluminous proposals being considered within short time periods. City
representatives, under the direction of the City Manager, shall be authorized to act
on behalf of the City consistently with the necessarily broad policy concerns set
forth in this policy.
In this policy, items are classified under three levels of importance, Priority, Actively
Support, and Endorse, as follows:
Priority means that the City will actively pursue and support (or oppose, as
specified) the policy including, if necessa~, seeking introduction and
passage of legislation.
Actively Support means the City will aggressively attempt to obtain passage
of a measure if it is introduced by some other entity (or actively oppose, as
specified).
Endorse means that the City will make its (support or opposition) known, but
will not actively pursue the issue.
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II. FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
PRIORITY
Franchise Fees. The City unalterably opposes any measure which would reduce
the City's existing franchise fees, the growth of those franchise fees, or its ability to
charge franchise fees, and any measure which would prevent the City from
requiring utilities to bear 100% of costs associated with relocations of utilities
required by the City or which would impair City regulation of use of rights-of-way.
Franchise fees are essential to continuation of basic services. A vote to reduce
franchise fees would be a vote to increase local ad valorera taxes or reduce basic
local services such as police, fire, roads, and parks, and would constitute a gift of
public property for private purposes.
State Hotel Tax for Beach Maintenance. The City supports legislation which
would provide State hotel tax funding of 1% for beach maintenance.
Street Accessibility Improvements. The City supports legislation which would
authorize a street use fee or other funding source to construct facilities to enhance
disabled access.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
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911 Fees. The City opposes legislation which would hinder its withdrawal from
participation in the 9-1-1 regional plan, or which would inequitably affect the Corpus
Christi area on 9-1-1 funding.
Liability Law. The City supports legislation to reduce potential liability of
municipalities and municipal employees for torts and other actions and opposes
legislation which would increase such liability.
Sales Tax Information. The City supports legislation to allow cities to obtain sales
tax information on any entity that annually remits sales tax payments of more than
$100,000.
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Prompt Payment Statute. The City opposes legislation increasing the
requirements of the prompt payment statute.
indemnity Provisions. The City opposes legislation invalidating or prohibiting
indemnity provisions in public works contracts.
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Mandated Fees. The City opposes legislation which would require a city to raise
any municipal fee and remit the revenue to the state, unless use of the monies
would be clearly dedicated for programs beneficial to the City.
ENDORSE
Crime Victims Fund. The City supports legislation to allow local entities to share
in the revenue collected under the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund for eligible
projects.
Appraisal Appeals. The City supports legislation to allow cities to challenge the
appraisal of a specific propert-/.
Municipal Court Costs. The City supports legislation which would consolidate all
State court costs collectible by municipal courts into one fee payable to the State,
and require that, in case of partial payments, a city and the state will split the
payments until both receive the proper amount of revenue. The City opposes
additional State fees or court costs on municipal courts.
Sale of Tax Liens. The City supports legislation to authorize cities to sell tax liens.
School Traffic Court Cost. The City supports legislation to reinstate the local
option court costs for a traffic offense that occurs in school zone or for unlawfully
passing a school bus.
Truth in Taxation. The City supports legislation which would exclude new growth
for the purpose of determining notice and hearing requirements triggered by
additional ad valorera tax revenue.
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III. ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PRIORITY
Water. The City supports legislation to protect the City's water supply and water
dghts, and to enable the City to expand its water supply and dghts, and strongly
opposes legislation which would diminish or challenge such water supply or water
rights or the City's ability to expand such. The City supports amendments to the
Texas Water Code which would remove unreasonable restrictions on interbasin
water transfers, and which would encourage use of market forces to distribute water
and water rights subject to reasonable environmental regulations.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
Transportation.
Resources. The City strongly supports legislation assuring the equitable
allocation of transportation resources from the State.
Funding for Construction and Maintenance. The City supports legislation
that would increase the level and availability of state transportation funding
for construction and maintenance.
Streamlining: The City supports legislation that would streamline the Texas
Department of Transportation to make it more effective and efficient.
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IV. COMMUNITY PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITY
Development. The City strongly opposes !egislation which would erode municipal
authority to regulate development for the public safety, health and welfare,
including, but not limited to, locations of manufactured, housing, annexation,
condemnation, platting, zoning, extraterritorial jurisdictions and building and housing
codes.
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Windstorm Insurance. The City supports windstorm insurance legislation which
assures full replacement cost coverage to presently existing building codes, and
exclusion from windstorm building regulations for parts of the city outside the
coverage area.
Marine Archeological Repository Funding. The City supports legislation which
at a minimum provides equitable funding to the City's Museum from any state
allocation of funds for marine archeological repositories.
Regulation of Location of Manufactured Housing. The City opposes legislation
that would erode the authority of cities to regulate the location of manufactured
housing.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
Affordable Housing. The City supports affordable housing initiatives which do not
undermine the City's regutatory authority to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare.
Building Codes. The City supports legislation maintaining and expanding municipal
authority to select building codes and make local amendments as determined by
. local city councils, and opposes legislation eroding such authority such as by
mandating adoption of particular codes.
Platting. The City supports legislation that would: 1) repeal the "five acre
exemption" in the platting statute; 2) direct the county clerk to require that deed filing
include an affidavit verifying compliance with subdivision requirements.
Historic Courthouse Preservation. The City supports full State funding for
preservation of historic courthouses for which preservation is feasible.
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Nuisance. The City supports legislation to strengthen municipal enforcement
authority with respect to nuisances.
Annexation Authority. The City opposes legislation that would erode current
annexation authority.
Condemnation Authority. The City opposes legislation that would erode
condemnation authority.
Dune Protection. The City supports city administered dune protection within city
limits and cities' ETJ.
ENDORSE
Plumbing Inspectors. The City supports legislation to replace current regulations
relating to plumbing inspectors, by establishing qualifications for taking the state
plumbing inspector exam and maintaining a plumbing inspector license.
Electrical Licensing. The City opposes legislation which would impose a statewide
electrical licensing law.
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation. The City supports legislation to protect and
strengthen city authority to regulate alcoholic beverage sales and consumptions.
Group Homes. The City supports legislation to protect and strengthen city authority
to regulate group homes.
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Vo CHILDREN AND YOUTH
PRIORITY
a. Juvenile Crime. The City supports legislation to reduce crime and delinquency
among children and youth, to promote their development and well-being, and
continued funding of CYD programs.
ENDORSE
b. Safe Schools Act. The City opposes weakening of the Safe Schools Act.
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VI. EDUCATION
PRIORITY
Higher Education. The City supports legislation to advance and obtain sufficient
support for education in this area, especially legislation to enable Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi to operate as a strong and viable four-year university,
including special item funding; and legislation to insure adequate funding for the
operation and programs of the Del Mar Junior College District, including Full
Formula Funding.
Regional Public Safety Training Academy. The City supports legislation to enable
development of a Regional Public Safety Training Academy in Corpus Christi.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
South Texas/Border Initiative. The City supports continued funding of the South
Texas/Border Initiative.
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VII. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH
PRIORITY
Fire Control and Prevention District. The City supports legislation permitting the
creation of Fire Control and Prevention Districts similar to Crime Control and
Prevention Districts.
Child Safety Registration Fee. The City supports legislation to amend current
law to: (1) increase the optional county vehicle registration fee for child safety from
$1.50 to $3.00; (2) require a county to impose the fee if requested by a city or cities
whose total population exceeds 2/3 of the total population of the county; and (3)
prohibit a county from rescinding the fee after it has been adopted in thatr manner.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
Pawnshops. The City supports legislation which would 1) require licensed
pawnshops to provide electronic access to local law enforcement agencies of all
pawn transactions, 2) and which would protect and strengthen cities authority to
regulate pawnshops.
Liability Limit Outside of Jurisdiction. The City supports legislation that would
limit liability against City emergency service providers when requested to provide
service on an emergency basis in another jurisdiction.
Photograpic Traffic Signal Enforcement: The City supports legislation that would
allow cities to employ photographic traffic signal enforcement.
9-1-1 Emergency Service Systems. The City opposes legislation that would
diminish the authority of cities to operate their own, independent 9-1-1 emergency
service systems.
Crime Control District. The City supports changes to the statute that would allow
the definition of city sales tax rather than county for city created crime control
districts.
ENDORSE
Community Service for Minors. The City supports legislation to eliminate the
requirement that mandatory community service imposed on a minor convicted of
certain alcohol or tobacco offenses be alcohol or tobacco-related.
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Rabies Vaccinations. The City supports legislation to authorize designated local
rabies control authorities to vaccinate animals under their control for rabies and to
obtain vehicle owner records from taw enforcement agencies in the course of their
required duties.
Impoundment of Uninsured Vehicles. The City supports legislation to authorize
the impoundment of motor vehicles that are not covered by insurance.
Nuisances. The City supports legislation which would allow a city to pursue
nuisance remedies against the owner of a multi-unit residential property who
knowingly permits certain violent criminal offenses to occur on the property.
Paint Sniffing. The City supports legislation to repeal Section 485.018, Health and
Safety Code, which prohibits a city from enacting an ordinance that requires a
business establishment to display abusable glue or aerosol paint in a manner that
makes the glue or paint accessible to patrons of the business only with the
assistance of personnel of the business.
Felony Forfeitures. The City opposes legislation which would detrimentally change
the existing felony forfeiture statute.
Smoking Regulation. The City opposes legislation which would weaken city
authority to regulate the sale, distribution, advertising, display, or promotion of
tobacco products.
Peace Officers. The City opposes legislation to authorize additional entities to
employ and commission peace officers.
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VIII. UTILITIES
PRIORITY
Electric Industry Deregulation. The City supports continued electric industry
deregulation legislation but only if it 1) fully preserves municipal authority over
rights-of-way or other public property; 2) fully preserves municipal authority to
impose a right-of-way fee that:
a) is equal to that received prior to competition, and b) increases with growth; 3)
ensures that all citizens will benefit through lower rates; 4) assures that electric
system reliability and service quality will be maintained at standards equal to or
better than the reliability and service standards which exist today; 5) allows cities
to serve as aggregrators; 6) provides checks and balances against concentration
of market power through takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, or other means; 7)
protects the ability of a municipally owned utility (MOU) to operate profitably,
continues to exempt MOU's from regulation by the Public Utility Commission, and
protects the financial integrity of any city.
Right-of-Way Control. The City opposes legislation which would erode the
authority of cities to manage and control their rights-of-way and other public
property.
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Franchise Requirement for PUC Certificate. The City supports legislation which
would require an applicant for a Service Provider Certificate from the Public Utility
Commission to obtain a city franchise.
Underground Facilities Notification. The City opposes legislation that would
amend the Underground Facilities Statute to 1) raise the $1.25 cap on the fee paid
by a facility operator, 2) levy a fee on an excavator, 3) raise the registration fee
unless the fee is determined on a more equitable basis, and 4) require mandatory
participation by cities as Class B operators.
Sections 401 and 404 Certifications. The City supports legislation that, with
regard to Sections 401 and 404 certifications (Clean Water Act), would prevent the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) from expanding the
scope of its activities beyond that required by law.
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Use of Water Courses. The City supports legislation which assures the unlimited
right of cities to use water courses in the state to discharge permitted wastewater.
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IX. ENVIRONMENT
PRIORITY
Effluent Use. The City supports legislation that would assist the innovative use of
wastewater effluent, including diversion into estuaries in lieu of water release
requirements from reservoirs.
Air Quality. The City supports continued allocation of financial resources for near
non-attainment areas, which is essential for those communities striving to remain
within federal guidelines for air quality.
National Estuary Program. During the last legislative session, the City of Corpus
Christi actively supported State funding of the local National Estuary Program. It is
an important priority that the program continue to be funded, possibly at an elevated
level.
Regional Water Planning. Under SB 1, which was passed during the last
legislative session, regional water planning groups were established across the
State. It is imperative that continued funding of these groups occur.
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Parks and Recreation. The City supports additional funding for State grants to
cities for park acquisition and development.
Beach Cleaning. The City supports full State funding of the beach cleaning
program.
Oil Spill Response Program. The City supports continued and expanded State
support for the Oil Spill Response Program and the location of a major center in the
Corpus Christi area.
Drainage/Stormwater. The City opposes further unfunded mandates with respect
to drainage and stormwater, and supports increased State programs to assist in
solving such problems.
Solid Waste. The City supports legislation which would: 1) create/continue state
incentives for demonstration projects of volume-based solid waste rates; 2) allow
for a refund of a portion of the solid waste tipping fee for cities that voluntarily
institute volume-based solid waste rates; 3) create/continue state incentives for
cities to voluntarily adopt yard waste bans; 4) allow creation of solid waste
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management districts; 5) require the TNRCC to adopt the EPA's "503" rules relating
to land application of sludge and to encourage cities to pursue beneficial use of
sludge rather than landfilling; 6) prohibit the TNRCC from enacting a landfill
standard more stringent than federal law, and/or require the TNRCC to allow
maximum flexibility for landfills under federal law. The City opposes legislation which
would: 1) require cities to adopt volume-based solid waste rates or full-cost
accounting procedures for solid waste services; 2) eliminate existing incentives for
demonstration projects of volume-based solid waste rates; 3) impose a ban on yard
waste; 4) eliminate existing incentives for cities to voluntarily adopt yard waste bans;
5) require landfills to further identify the source of solid waste accepted at the
landfill; 6) expand the authority of counties or other entities to regulate the siting of
landfills that are part of a regional solid waste plan; 7) mandate waste separation
beyond current law; 8) mandate recycling beyond current law; 9) mandate
composting; 10) increase the solid waste tipping fee or change the allocation
formula in such a way that grants to cities from funds generated by the fee are
endangered; 11) erode the authority of cities to provide solid waste services in
newly annexed areas.
Glass and Plastic Bottles. Several states have enacted State-wide container
deposit laws for both glass and plastic bottles. Such a deposit system would
substantially enhance litter removal from public rights-of-way in the City of Corpus
Christi.
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X. PERSONNEL
PRIORITY
City Medical Providers. The City supports legislation to include city employees
who provide medical services within the same limits on liability applicable to other
city employees.
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Emergency Response. The City opposes legislation which would erode current
municipal authority to establish standards relating to response of non-resident
employees to civil emergencies or which would in any other way, erode current
municipal options regarding residency policies.
Collective Bargaining Law. The City opposes legislation which would broaden
current law regarding adoption of collective bargaining.
State Fire and Police Civil Service. The City supports amending the State Fire and
Police Civil Service law to: 1) permit entrance examinations for police officers to be
held at different locations; 2) redefine the prebationary period for police officers to
be either 12 or 18 months from the date of licensing; 3) permit score-banding in
entrance examinations; 4) require dismissal of police or fire personnel convicted of
a felony without civil service appeal; 5) permit full list certifications for all candidates
who pass the entrance examination; 6) extend the alternative promotional system
provision to fire departments; 7) extend experience provisions to fire fighters; 8)
authorize civil service commission to appoint independent expert to conduct
conclusive medical/mental examinations; 9) define "working day"; 10) define "year
of injury leave"; 11) permit cities to pool resources to develop and administer
entrance exams; 12) require police officers and fire fighters to notify their
departments if arrested or convicted of a crime; 13) extend the time to hear appeal
of disciplinary action from 30 to 45 days; 14) include "deferred adjudication" as a
conviction; 15) clarify that there is no appeal from decision of panel of physicians;
16) allow filling of a position following a determination that the officer is physically
or mentally unable to perform his duties; 17) allow the civil service commission to
set additional standards for a beginning position; 18) allow the civil service director
to certify three "suitable" candidates from the entrance eligibility list; 19) restrict
payment of up to 90 days sick leave to only one time for persons involuntarily
separated and who return to the classified service; 20) permit score banding on
promotional exams; 21) permit full list certification of all candidates who pass
promotional exams; 22) eliminate the option of requesting a third party hearing
examiner.
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Internal Investigations. The City opposes legislation which would create special
employment rights for any group of public employees who may be the subject of
internal investigations.
Mandated Job Protection. The City opposes legislation that would erode the
employment-at-will doctrine.
Nepotism. The City opposes legislation that would invalidate any city nepotism
3olicies.
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XI. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITY
Military. The City supports continued funding and legislative support of the Texas
Strategic Military Planning Commission.
Spaceport. The City supports efforts to procure the Spaceport for Texas and
supports efforts to set aside $50 million in State aid for the winning location.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
Economic Development Authority. The City opposes legislation which would
erode municipal economic development authority.
Child Care. The City supports increased, sustained State funding for child care.
Texas Public Libraries. The City supports legislation that would increase support
of Texas public libraries through TexShare and the Library of Texas for improved
access to electronic information.
E-Commerce Taxation. The City supports a level playing field for all businesses
whether they are locally operating or operating through e-commerce. The City
opposes any system of taxation which restricts a local govemment's ability to collect
sales tax on commerce over the internet.
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Executive Sessions. The City supports legislation to permit a governing body to
discuss economic development incentives in executive session.
Proprietary Information. The City supports legislation to assure that proprietary
information provided during the economic development application process be
confidential under law.
Waiver of Agricultural Rebate. The City supports legislation which would allow a
city the option of waiving the payment of three years of recalculated property taxes
when agricultural land is converted to a different use.
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Rail Policy. The City supports development of a rail policy to protect our citizens
from monopoly railroads.
Workforce Development. The City supports local control over employment
training programs, continuation of Smart Job training grants and the Skills
Development Fund, and State funding for adult literacy programs.
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XII. EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION
PRIORITY
Design-Build. The City supports legislation that would allow cities to enter into
"design-build" contracts.
Procurement. The City supports legislation that would allow cities to increase from
$15,000 to $25,000 the procurement amount at which a city would be required to
seek competitive bids.
ACTIVELY SUPPORT
Effective Tax Rate Calculation. The City supports legislation that would allow a
city to adjust its effective tax rate calculation to account for mandated (statutorily-
imposed) reductions in general fund revenue.
Sales Tax Exemption. The City opposes legislation that would enact a sales tax
exemption that isn't a local option exemption.
Property Tax Exemption. The City opposes legislation that would enact a property
tax exemption that would be a substantial erosion of the tax base.
Delinquent Sale Tax. The City opposes legislation that would abolish the authority
of cities to sue for delinquent sales taxes or to join in an attorney general's suit.
Notification of Delinquent Amounts of Sales Taxes. The City opposes
legislation that would repeal the requirement that the comptroller notify cities of
delinquent amounts of sales taxes.
Rate Case and Complaint Dockets. The City supports legislation that would
establish the right of cities to recover expenses related to rate case and complaint
· dockets within a reasonable time and require utilities to recover rate case expenses
out of stockholders' equity when a rate case is found to be unjustified.
Water or Wastewater Permittees Fees. The City opposes legislation that would
increase fees paid by water or wastewater permittees.
Sales Tax Pledge. The City supports allowing the pledge of sales tax for financial
obligation outside of economic development.
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Open Meetings Act. The City supports legislation clearly exempting from the Open
Meetings Act attendance by a quorum at public community events, and clarifying
restrictions on meetings in less than a quorum. The City opposes making the Act
more restrictive,
Open Records Act. The City supports legislation which would change the date by
which requested information must be released after receiving a decision from the
Attorney General from 10 calendar days to 15 business days, and to change the
date to file suit challenging a decision of the Attorney General from 10 calendar
days to 15 business days from receiving the decision.
Municipal Court Fees. Repeal the statute imposing a court fee on any person who
seeks to pay a fine over time rather than immediately; or if that fails, legislation that
would clarify the statute by: 1 ) defining "immediately," and 2) stating whether the fee
is to be collected per offense or per defendant.
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