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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
2:00 P.M.
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A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Shane Kinnison, Parkdale Baptist.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
MINUTES:
Approval of Regular Meeting of February 20, 2001 and Special Council Meeting of February 21,
2001. (Attachment # 1)
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
Februa~ 27,2001
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
* Committee for Persons with Disabilities
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SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
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REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME,
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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.)
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PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE,
EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL
DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
H. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
I. 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
r~consider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a
subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Counci/ has been
furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been
discussed at a previous meeting. Ail items will be acted upon by one vote without
being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in
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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 to rescind the award to Burns International Security Services,
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $208,542.62 and all action
regarding previous bids received under Bid Invitation No. BI-0033-01,
by repealing Motion No. M2000-432. (Attachment # 3)
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Motion approving a supply agreement with U.S. Security Associates,
Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas for Uniformed Guard Security Services for
City Hall, Central Library and the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0033-01 based on Iow bid
meeting specifications for an estimated annual expenditure of
$226,781.10. The term of the contract is for twelve months with
options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods,
subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or his
designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments in
FY00-01. (Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Elite Construction Company in the amount
of $164,500 for the Texas State Aquarium Sea Lab Renovations
Project. (Attachment # 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services contract in the amount of $174,339 with Cowell
& Associates, Inc. for Outdoor Sports Facilities - Lighting (Bond Issue
Project B-4). (Attachment # 5)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
grant agreement, should it be offered, with the Texas General Land
Office in the amount of $201,750 for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach
Nourishment Project. (Attachment # 6)
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10.
11.
Ordinance appropriating $201,750 from the Texas General Land
Office, upon receipt of grant approval, in the No. 1050 State/Federal
Grants Fund for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach Nourishment Project.
(Attachment # 6)
Ordinance appropriating $28,635.51 from the Unappropriated Fund
Balance in the No. 3280 Park Fund for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach
Nourishment Project; amending Ordinance No. 024162 which
adopted the FY00-01 Capital Improvement Budget by adding
$28,635.51 to the No. 3280 Park Fund. (Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Change Order No. 2 with Haas Anderson Construction in the amount
of $172,902.50 for rehabilitation of approximately 1,190 linear feet of
24-inch wastewater and stormwater lines (Alameda, Santa Fe, and
Weber Overlay Projects). (Attachment # 7)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five-year concession services with Prince
Catering at both the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and the Gabe
Lozano, Sr. Golf Center in consideration of Prince Catering paying
17% of monthly gross sales or $2,500 per month, whichever is
greater, at each facility. (Attachment # 8)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five-year lease agreement with the Gulf Coast
Gem and Mineral Society ("Lessee") at the Kiwanis Recreation Center
in consideration of lessee providing lapidary classes and workshop
programs ("Programs") to the public and payment to the City of 35%
of all revenues generated from these programs. (Attachment # 9)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a ten-year lease with Oso Pony Baseball League
for the use of a portion of South Guth Park in consideration of Oso
Pony Baseball League maintaining the premises and improvements
and operating a baseball program. (Attachment # 10)
Resolution strongly supporting House Bill 1449 relating to expiration
ofthe property redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. (Attachment
#11)
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K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
12.
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager to set
competitive commercial tipping fees at the City's landfill based on
market competition. (First Reading - 2/20/01) (Attachment # 12)
13.
Motion authorizing the renaming of the Nueces River Park, the Terry
and Bobby Laborite Park and waiving the 60 day waiting period as
prescribed by the park naming policy. (Attachment # 13)
14.
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City
a collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus Christi Police
Officers Association from August 1, 2000 thru July 31, 2002, as
negotiated by Cityand association representatives. (NoAttachment)
M. 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.
15.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section
51.072 regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property in connection with acquisitions necessary for the Rincon
Bayou Project.
N. REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff;
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff; constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
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16. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Consideration of resolutions and actions
deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues before
the 77th Texas Legislature.
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Update on the process of negotiations on the Rincon Bayou
Project (Attachment #15)
* Upcoming Items
18. MAYOR'S UPDATE
19. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
O. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 2:30 p.m., February 23 ,2001.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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NOTE:
The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home
Page at www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us after 7:00 p.m. on the
Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If
technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on
the Internet by Monday morning.
Symbols used to highlight action item that implement
council priority issues.
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1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE "AS IS"
Improve Basic Services: Trash, Brush, Debris
Improve Basic Services: Street and Road Maintenance
Improve Basic Services: Animal Control
ZImprove Basic Services: Quality Water
Improve Basic Services: Lighting
as Stormwater / Drainage
Northside Plan
Residential / Community Park Development
Capital Improvements / Bond Issue
OAirport Improvements
®tiitt� Street Assessment
fitCommunity -Oriented Policing
1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE WITH REVISIONS
SRI Privatize Services
• Explore additional opportunities
dfiMp Crime Control District Initiatives
• Address budget concerns and the ability to fund the program for the long-term
K-1.101 Bayfront Development Plan�Jl • Continue to vigorously pursue development in the Bayfront Arts & Sciences Park area
• Continue coordination / collaboration among entities in the area
Golf Course
Youth Crime Initiatives
Environmental Compliance
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Development Center
fitCommunity -Oriented Policing
1999 PRIORITY ISSUES: CONTINUE WITH REVISIONS
SRI Privatize Services
• Explore additional opportunities
dfiMp Crime Control District Initiatives
• Address budget concerns and the ability to fund the program for the long-term
K-1.101 Bayfront Development Plan�Jl • Continue to vigorously pursue development in the Bayfront Arts & Sciences Park area
• Continue coordination / collaboration among entities in the area
ILImprove 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)
Bayfront 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 opportunities 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
M Legislative Issues
• Museum of Science and History Long -Range Plan
Tax Increment Financing District (Packery Channel)
Long-range Strategic Water Planning Capacity
External Issues
Long-range (after the Bond Issue)
Downtown Development
• Median improvement / landscaping
• Plan for development of west end of downtown (First United Methodist Church to
Memorial Coliseum)
Hospitality Industry Development - Central City
CC Beach Development
A Marina Development
A Development of Island, Post-Packery Channel
Foreign Trade Zone Expansion
Community -wide Visioning Process
Metrocom
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Crosstown Expressway
IFSpaceport
TMedical
Campus
Long-range (after the Bond Issue)
Downtown Development
• Median improvement / landscaping
• Plan for development of west end of downtown (First United Methodist Church to
Memorial Coliseum)
Hospitality Industry Development - Central City
CC Beach Development
A Marina Development
A 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
February 20, 2001
2:00 p.m.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining
Assistant City Secretary Mary Juarez
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ram6n
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Mr. Luis Torres, Iglesia de Cristo, following which the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Kinnison. Assistant City
Secretary Juarez called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of the
minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 13, 2001. A motion was made and passed to
approve the minutes as presented.
City Manager Garcia announced that the board and committee appointment (Item 2) would
not be made and he said staffwas withdrawing Item 20, the compensation study.
Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Jack Gordy, 310 Norton, said that after he complained about illegal signs off Crosstown
Expressway, the city removed them but left the realtors' signs in the state right-of-way. He said there
are also many signs remaining on bus benches that are illegal, even though it has been over three
months since the city notified the Regional Transportation Authority about the issue.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked Ms. Crystal Lyons and the members of the Mayor's
Committee for People with Disabilities for helping to make the permanent Committee for Persons
with Disabilities a reality. Speaking on behalf of the disabled community, Mr. Alonzo said he was
glad the appointments to the new committee were tabled. He said that committee needs to include
adults with disabilities, people who have children with disabilities, and business people.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
February 20, 2001
Page 2
Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation (Item
3) was made by Mr. Bill Hennings, Chairman of the Air Quality Committee of the City of Corpus
Christi. He emphasized that Corpus Christi has clean air and the Air Quality Committee's focus is
to help ensure that it remains that way. With regard to ambient air quality, Mr. Hennings said there
are national standards for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, lead, particulate matter, and
sulfur dioxide. He noted that while ozone in the stratosphere is necessary to protect human life from
harmful radiation, high levels of ozone on the earth's surface can be hazardous.
Mr. Hennings said Texas cities with over 1 million population that have been designated as
non-attainment (having polluted air) are the Dallas metroplex, E1 Paso, Houston-Galveston-
Beaumont, and Greg County. Later this year San Antonio and Austin will be designated as non-
attainment areas for ozone. He also discussed Corpus Christi's average readings at its two air quality
monitoring stations. He said the standard is 85 and the three-year averages were 83 on one monitor
and 82 on the other. Mr. Hennings said since Corpus Christi is close to the standard, people have to
continue to work on maintaining clean air.
Mr. Hennings discussed the sources of Corpus Christi's air pollution. According to a
backward trajectory analysis of a particular high-ozone episode last year, air pollution was
transported from the northeast to the southwest--from Houston to Corpus Christi. Sources of nitrogen
oxide and volatile organic compounds include industrial emissions and on-road and off-road mobile
emissions (cars, engines, construction equipment, etc.). He noted that Corpus Christi entered into
a flexible attainment agreement in 1996 and industries, business leaders, and citizens have worked
to limit the amount of air pollution so as not to be designated as non-attainment. Mr. Hennings also
discussed ongoing initiatives of the Air Quality Committee and he responded to Council members.
The second presentation was made by Mr. Ron Kitchens, President of the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation. He stated that last month the EDC Board elected the
following officers: Joe Adame, Board Chairman; Jacob Mufioz, Vice-Chairman; Jim Burnett,
Secretary; and Bernie Paulson, Treasurer. He said the December 2000 issue of Money magazine
named Corpus Christi as the No. 2 small metro area in the nation in terms of showing the most
improvement in its business climate.
Mr. Kitchens referred to the EDC's semi-annual report (August 1, 2000-January 31, 2001),
which stated that 1,148 new industry jobs were announced in the community, of which 58% were
created by the expansion of existing industries. He also stated that as of February I, 2001 103
companies have considered Corpus Christi and 30 are still active prospects and 30 are suspects. He
said Ms. Kate McEnroe, one of the premiere site selection consultants in the country, will be
addressing civic and community leaders on March 1st. He said the EDC will now be delivering
quarterly financial reports, and he announced that the EDC's private sector fundraising efforts will
be kicked off in March. He then responded to Council members' questions. Mr. Adame thanked Mr.
Kitchens for his efforts and he commended the staff that he has assembled. Mayor Neal called for
a brief recess.
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February 20, 2001
Page 3
Upon reconvening, City Secretary Chapa armounced that his office had completed the
verification process for the petition that had been submitted which called for a referendum to repeal
Ordinance No. 024270. He said the requisite number of signatures to place the item on the April 7th
ballot was 7,386 and there were 7,330 eligible voters on the petition, a difference of 56 signatures.
Mr. Chapa said he has notified the petitioners that they have an additional 10 days to supplement the
petition. He said Item 17 on the agenda will not be discussed at the day's meeting; rather, an agenda
has been posted calling for a special Council meeting on February 21st at 7 p.m.
In reply to Mr. Bill Kopecky, one of the petitioners, Mr. Chapa and Mr. Bray stated that the
petitioners would be able to submit one set of supplemental signatures to their original petition.
Mayor Neal thanked the City Secretary's Office for their hard work in completing the verification
process, and Mr. Chapa thanked his staff, including Assistant City Secretary Juarez, Mr. Willie
Pulido of the Planning Department, the MIS Department, the City Manager's Office, and Mr. Bray.
Mr. Bray then responded to Council members' questions. He said the City Charter states that
ifa petition is filed after the deadline for a regular city election, the petitioners would have to wait
until the next regular City Council election in two years. Mr. Bray said February 21, 2001 is the
deadline to get the item on the ballot. If the referendum is not on the April 7th ballot, the ordinance
establishing the tax increment financing district on Padre Island (Ordinance No. 024270) would not
be suspended and would be in full force and effect. He said he does not believe the Council has the
authority to put the issue on the ballot because having the correct number of signatures is a
jurisdictional prerequisite to calling the special election. However, he said staff is looking at an
ordinance whereby the Council calls the election subject to verification of the signatures.
The third presentation was the quarterly update on the airport terminal reconstruction and
other related projects. Mr. Dave Hamrick, Acting Aviation Director, said the Airport Board
Chairman, Jerry Kane, could not be present but other Airport Board members in attendance were
Nelda Martinez, Chuck Cazalas, Abel Alonzo, Rocco Montesano, and Mark Meyers.
Using a computer presentation, Mr. Hamrick noted that the Federal Aviation
Administration's (FAA) new air traffic control tower and approach control center is estimated to be
completed in August 2001. He gave a brief history of the existing airport terminal, which was built
in 1958-59, followed in 1986 by the expansion of the ticket lobby and the construction of the upper
west concourse. In 1990, planning began to find ways to modernize the terminal. During an
inspection of the main terminal ceiling a few years ago, structural deficiencies were discovered. As
a result, precautionary shoring was installed, a structural analysis was completed, and quarterly
inspections were instituted. Also, a stop work order was issued on the terminal reconstruction project
and the existing contract was amended. In 1998, a benefit-to-cost analysis was conducted and the
consultants recommended rebuilding the terminal. Consequently, project management, architectural
and engineering teams were selected.
Mr. Hamrick said the total project is estimated to cost $36 million and the total finance
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February 20, 2001
Page 4
package consists of PFC-backed revenue bonds issued last year, FAA entitlement and discretionary
grants, reserves and airport revenue. He said initial estimates of the project exceeded the allotted
budget, so non-essential features were eliminated or modified; however, essential equipment and
operational features were not impacted. In response to Council members' questions, Mr. Hamrick
described some of the elements that were eliminated, including additional escalators. He said they
are on a list of items for future Council consideration.
Mr. Doug Ellis, Project Manager with DMJM Aviation, listed the firms that constitute the
airport's design team. He described the construction of the temporary terminal facilities as well as
the initiation of the terminal construction itself beginning last October, with completion expected
in November 2002 at a cost of $17 million. Other projects include passenger loading bridges and
apron lighting ($1.75 million); terminal apron improvements, Phase I ($1 million) and Phase II ($1.8
million); lift station and sanitary sewer relocation ($600,000); and roadway and parking lot
improvements ($6 million). Mr. Richard Maxwell, of Gensler, discussed tlie phases of the terminal
construction project and he showed photographs of progress that has been made to date.
Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 6-18). No items were
withheld for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
6. M2001-077
Motion approving the purchase of computer workstations, servers, and printers from
Gateway Inc., North Sioux City, South Dakota in accordance with the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total of $125,833. The computers will be used by the
Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Funds provided by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation and are available through the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
7. M2001-075
Motion approving the purchase of one utility vehicle from the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC), for the total amount of $20,008.75. The award is based
on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with HGAC. This vehicle will be used by the
Aviation Department. Funds are available in the FY00-01 Capital Outlay Budget. This item
is a replacement to the fleet.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
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February 20, 2001
Page 5
RESOLUTION NO. 024370
Resolution authorizing the Procurement and General Services Manager and/or his designee
to participate in an Interlocal Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Program with the Texas
Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative in purchasing items for the City.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
9. M2001-079
10.
11.
Motion approving a supply agreement with the following companies for approximately 6,268
pipe repair clamps ranging in size from 2" to 30" in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-
0052-01 based on low bid and low bid meeting specifications for an estimated annual
expenditure of $179,334.78. The term of the contract is for twelve months with options to
extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the
contractor and the City Manager or his designee. These items are purchased into Warehouse
Inventory and charged out to the Water and Wastewater Departments.
Powerseal Pipeline Products US Filter Distribution Group Hughes Supply
Wichita Falls. Texas Corous Christi. Tex03 ~
Group I Group 2 Group 3
$123,676.83 $7,719.53 $47,938.42
Grand Total: $179,334.78
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
M2001-080
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No.2 with
Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $281,000 for design phase project management
services for the Multipurpose Arena Project.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
M2001-081
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 with
Chuck Anastos Associates, Inc. for an additional fee not to exceed $8,920 for a total restated
fee of $23,870 for Youth Sports Complex Restrooms/Concession Improvements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
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February 20, 2001
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12.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024371
Ordinance appropriating $12,681.59 from the Distribution Mains Trust Fund No. 4030-
209020 to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of 636 linear feet of a 6-
inch PVC water distribution main to develop La Cantera Estates Unit 1.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
12.b. M2001-082
Morion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Mission Lake Estates, Inc.,
owner and developer of La Cantera Estates Unit 1, for the installation of 636 linear feet of
a 6-inch PVC water distribution main.
The foregoing morion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024372
Ordinance appropriating $50,757.65 in the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No.
4220 to pay Shell Development Joint Venture's reimbursement request for the installation
of 2,125 linear feet of an off-site 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line to develop
Barclay Grove Unit 6 Subdivision.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
13.b. 00M2O_0.2zO.~-
Motion approving the reimbursement application of $50,757.65 submitted by Shell
Development Joint Venture, developer of Barclay Grove Unit 6 Subdivision, for the
installation of 2,125 linear feet of an off-site 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
14.a. M2001-084
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$104,411 in funding from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug
Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor
Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024373
Ordinance appropriating $104,411 in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants fund from the
Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the
Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
15.a. RESOLUTION NO. 024374
Resolution amending Resolution No. 024314 authorizing the submission of a grant
application for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice
Division to increase the City cash match to $13,695 and the total grant application to
$68,476.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
15.b. RESOLUTION NO. 024375
16.
17.
Resolution amending Resolution No. 024315 authorizing the submission of a grant
application for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to the State of Texas, Criminal
Justice Division to increase the City cash match to $18,309 and the total grant application
to $73,235.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 024376
Ordinance governing city elections in 2001, including appointment and compensation of
election officials, voting systems, ballot boxes and central counting station.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
WITHDRAWN
OrdSr. zr. cz a~T~cr.d[ng Ordlnancz No. 02~347 ,~f t~,z Ci~' of CoCu, C~Mst~ c, rdzr:;.g a general
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18.
ORDINANCE NO. 024377
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53 - Traffic, Article VIII. Schedules,
Section 53-257 (Parking Meter Zones Established) by adding a new subsection (L) for
parking meter zone 12 on both sides of Water Street (between Belden Street and Power
Street) and on the southside of Belden Street (between Chaparral Street and Water Street)
with a parking meter rate of $.25 per hour.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero,
Cooper, Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
Mayor Neal referred to Item 19, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
19.
Case No. 0101-02. Shaw's Development Joint Venture: A change of zoning from an "R-lB"
One-family Dwelling District to an "R-lC" One-family Dwelling District on 57.295 acres
out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the Artemus Roberts Subdivision, located on the
west side of Rand Morgan Road, approximately 1,400 feet south of Leopard Street.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"R-IC" One-family Dwelling District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr.
Kinnison made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Longoria, and passed. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 024378
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Shaw's Development Joint Venture
by changing the zoning map in reference to 57.294 acres out of Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and
11 of the Artemus Roberts Subdivision, from "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District to "R-
lC" One-family Dwelling District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
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20. ~
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 2 I, street sweeping services.
Ms. Valerie Gray, Stormwater Superintendent, said that at the Council's request, staff
developed specifications and issued bid invitations for an enhanced level of street sweeping to
include quarterly street sweeping of residential areas. She said bids were received from two
companies (Coastal Sweeping Service and Bentex Sweeping Inc.). The base bid included sweeping
all of the areas previously swept, and Coastal submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications:
$149,511 for one year and $299,022 for two years (this is a two-year contract).
Ms. Gray said the bid also included two additive alternates. The first was for quarterly
residential street sweeping. She explained that Bentex had the lowest bid for the base bid plus the
first additive alternate at a cost of $509,128 for one year and $932,859 for two years. The second
additive alternate included the cost of the contractor notifying neighbors via door hangers 48 hours
prior to a residential area being swept. She said that for the base bid plus additive alternates one and
two, Bentex had the lowest bid ($592,286 for one year and $1,099,174 for two years).
Ms. Gray then outlined the following five options: award the base bid and reject the bids for
residential street sweeping; award the base bid and additive alternate one and request an
appropriation of $209,128; award the base bid and both additive alternates and request an
appropriation of $292,285; reject all the bids and rebid the contract based on a change to the
frequency of residential street sweeping; award the base bid and rebid the residential street sweeping.
She noted that this year's budget for street sweeping services is $300,000.
Responding to Council members, Mr. Garcia said staff is not recommending residential street
sweeping because the cost exceeds the amount in the budget. Ms. Gray said door-to-door notification
is not necessary for the regular street sweeping because it occurs mostly along arterials where
parking is not allowed. She said staff had estimated that the $300,000 would include the regular
sweeping contract as well as residential sweeping, but the base bid and additive alternate came in
over the original estimate. Mr. Garcia said residential street sweeping is beneficial in breaking up
dirt and vegetation in streets, which is a primary factor in the deterioration of curbs and pavement.
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Ms. Gray added that street sweeping is a "best management practice" for stormwater quality, i.e.,
material left in gutters is carried into the city's stormwater system and ultimately dumped into the
bays and estuaries.
Following a brief discussion, Council Member Kinnison made a motion to accept Option 1
to award the base bid and reject the bids for residential street sweeping, seconded by Council
Member John Longoria. There were no comments from the audience.
Ms. Gray said the difference between Option 1 and Option 5 is that Option 5 recommends
rebidding the residential street sweeping at a different frequency. Council Member Gonzales said
he did not want to totally eliminate the idea of residential street sweeping and he asked if the Council
would be willing to substitute Option 5 for Option 1. Mr. Kinnison said he did not agree with
rebidding the residential street sweeping, but he agreed that it should be considered during the next
budget process. Consequently, he agreed to amend his motion to include that direction to staff. The
motion passed unanimously. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. M2001-085
Motion approving a supply agreement with Coastal Sweeping Services, Corpus Christi,
Texas, for Street Sweeping Services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0049-01, based
on low bid for an estimated two-year expenditure of $299,022. The service will be
administered by the Storm Water Department. Funds have been budgeted by the Storm Water
Department in FY00-01.
The foregoing motion passed, as amended, by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Gonzales, Kiunison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye."
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 22, landfill tipping fees. Mr. Ron Massey, Assistant
City Manager for Public Works and Utilities, explained that currently the ordinance establishes one
tipping fee with no provisions to enter into contracts to guarantee tonnage into the city's landfill.
However, a competing landfill near Robstown called E1 Centro is offering some of the commercial
disposal haulers reduced tipping fees if they will enter into a contract with them. He said the city
does not have the capability of entering into such contracts.
City Manager Garcia added that solid waste is aveW dynamic industry and the city cannot
compete if it does not have the flexibility of entering into long-term agreements at variable rates. Mr.
Massey said staff is still discussing other solid waste issues with industry representatives, but they
brought this issue forward because the city is losing money at the landfill every day.
Responding to Council Member John Longoria, Mr. Lawrence Mikolajczyk, Interim Director
of Solid Waste Services, said this proposal gives the city the ability to give a contractor a price to
dispose of their garbage at the landfill. For example, the City of Robstown's contract will be bid in
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the near future, and that city has 400 tons of waste per month that has never been taken to Corpus
Christi's landfill. Mr. Gareia said this is a free market and staff's proposal allows Corpus Christi to
offer a lower price for its product, and if businesses are locked into long-term contracts, they cannot
take advantage of that lower price.
In reply to several other questions from Mr. Longoria, Mr. Mikolajczyk said the three largest
haulers in Corpus Christi are BFI, Frontier, and C.C. Disposal. He said Frontier is now taking their
waste to E1 Centro and another company called Absolute has teamed up with El Centro and is
coming into the city and undercutting the market. Mr. Garcia said since August 1, 2000 the landfill
has lost $735,000 and if something is not done soon, that loss could be doubled by the end of the
fiscal year in July.
Mayor Neal asked why the city does not just lower the tipping fees at the landfill gate. Mr.
Garcia said staff's assessment is that since the market is constantly changing, it is hard to predict
what prices the other landfills will offer. He said Corpus Christi is handicapped by its current pricing
mechanism and it needs flexibility in pricing. The Mayor said rather than establishing contracts, the
city needs to determine what it takes to operate the landfill and set competitive rates based on that
information. Council Member Kinnison said the city's current and yet-to-be-opened landfills are
important assets for the city and they need to be protected. He said he is concerned about the position
that the taxpayers are being put in.
Council Member Colmenero said it is important for staff to meet with industry
representatives to address this issue. Council Member Scott said he is in favor of giving the City
Manager the tools he needs to make competitive decisions. Mayor Neal called for public comment.
Mr. Larry Woods, of Sixteen Services, said the price should be the same for both large
haulers and small haulers. He said there have been two meetings between city staff and industry
representatives which he said were not productive. He said it appears there have been "backdoor"
meetings between staffand one of the largest haulers in the city. He added that he was not notified
until today that this item was on the agenda. Responding to Mr. Scott, Mr. Woods said his company
has been hauling its loads to E1 Centro for about six weeks.
Mr. John Bell, a local attorney, said he is representing C.C. Disposal, which has been owned
by the Diaz family for more than 60 years. He said the owners have continued to bring 85% to 90%
of their garbage flow to the Elliott Landfill because they believe in the community. He also stated
that his clients learned of this agenda item this morning; consequently, they do not have a counter
proposal to make. He said this plan represents a historic change in city regulatory policy that is as
far-reaching as the proposal staff made last summer, which was tabled. He questioned whether the
city is favoring one or two large commercial haulers over the small haulers. He said his clients would
like to find ways to bring in new business and industry to Corpus Christi.
Council Member Gonzales said he would not support a proposal that hurts small businesses.
He said they need to establish a level playing field, such as through offering one tipping fee rather
than a two-tiered approach. He also encouraged staff to work with the industry representatives. Mr.
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Kinnison said the competitive market includes such things as volume discounts. Mr. Bell replied that
while the city needs to be competitive in the business world, it is also a governmental entity which
can make or break commercial haulers.
Mr. Garcia said the city is not proposing a franchise fee and they are not proposing that the
city become the exclusive commercial waste hauler, although many cities in the counlxy do exemise
those options. He said the city's objective is to maintain a competitive price structure in a very
competitive environment. Responding to Mr. Scott, Mr. Garcia said that in this industry, individual
haulers can make specific contracts for rates with a wide variety of variables, which he explained.
A discussion ensued about flat rates and flow control.
Mr. John Torrey, of Captain Hook Dumpsters, said he is one of the small haulers in Corpus
Christi. He said E1 Centro has offered his company the same rate as BFI. He said city staff
overestimated the anticipated revenue for this fiscal year because of a storm event that occurred last
year. In addition, he said a study stated that they were suffering losses from E1 Centro fi.om June 1 st,
but E1 Centro did not open until mid-July. His estimate of the city's losses is about $350,000 so far
this year. Mr. Torrey said he is looking for a commitment from the Council that they will support
small businesses and not offer advantages to the large haulers. In response to Mr. Scott, Mr. Torrey
said his company takes their heavy loads to El Centro because they save money and the lighter loads
are taken to the Elliott Landfill.
Mayor Neal said the cost to residential customers will not be appreciably affected by what
action the Council takes. He said the Council needs to give staff the authority to compete for
commercial garbage hauled inside or outside the city limits and taken to the Elliott Landfill.
However, what would be affected is the revenue stream into the General Fund budget. Mr.
Mikolajczyk said there is enough allowance in the residential rate to cover the tipping fee up to
almost $200,000. He said the department has reengineered and they can meet that obligation.
Mr. Kinnison said he thought a consultant was going to prepare a full-cost accounting study
to determine the actual solid waste costs. He questioned whether the city would benefit more fi.om
the Mayor's suggestion that they set a competitive rate, or if they negotiate contracts and operate as
a business. Additional discussion ensued.
Mayor Neal made a motion to amend the ordinance prior to first reading authorizing the City
Manager to set competitive tipping fees based on market competition for commercial rates at the city
landfill. Mr. Garcia said every week the city is losing thousands of dollars at the landfill and this
proposal was a quick way to begin to address that situation. He said staff is planning to come back
to the Council with a comprehensive strategy and permanent solutions involving flow control.
Mr. Longoria, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Kinnison said the Council needed to know the economic
impact of the Mayor's proposal. Following additional discussion, Mr. Scott made a motion to table
Item 22, seconded by Mr. Longoria. The motion to table failed to pass by the following vote:
Kinnison, J. Longoria and Scott voting "Aye"; Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales, and B. Longoria
voting "No"; Cooper absent.
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City Secretary Chapa restated Mayor Neal's motion as follows: motion to amend the
ordinance prior to first reading authorizing the City Manager to set competitive tipping fees based
on market competition for commemial rates at the city landfill. Mr. Chapa polled the Council and
the motion to amend passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales, and B.
Longoria voting "Aye"; Kinnison, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "No"; Cooper absent. Mr. Chapa
then polled the Council for their votes on Item 22 as amended:
22. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to set competitive commercial tipping fees at the
city's landfill based on market competition.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading, as amended, by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales, and B. Longoria voting "Aye"; Kinnison, J. Longoria, and
Scott voting "No"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal called for a brief recess.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 23, proposed expansion of the Port Board. There were
no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23. RESOLUTION NO. 024379
Resolution supporting legislation by Senator Carlos Tman expanding the governing body of
the Port of Corpus Christi Authority.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kirmison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 24, Del Mar College District. There were no
comments from the audience.
Responding to Council Member Kinnison, Mayor Neal said the president of Del Mar College
asked him and the City Manager if the city would consider this proposal, which would assist Del Mar
in their efforts to obtain additional federal or state funding. Council Member John Longoria said he
thought a resolution (rather than a memorandum of understanding) would be more appropriate.
Mr. Bray said since this constitutes a broad statement of principle, it can be accomplished
by a resolution or by a memorandum of understanding. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
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24. ~
Motion approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corpus Christi and
the Del Mar College District recognizing the close relationship that ties the potential for
development of these two entities, their commitment to a shared citizenship, and their
common tax base.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, and J. Longoria voting "Aye"; Cooper and Scott absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 25, Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. There
were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
25.a. O_.M2_Q_Q~- 7
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute First Amendment to the
Consulting Services Agreement between the City and the Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau to reallocate representation on the board of directors by reducing the
air/ground transportation representatives from 2 to 1 and increasing the At-large
representatives from 6 to 7.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mr. Chapa said he had received a letter from Mr. Joey Jarreau, Acting Director of the CVB,
which requested that the Council further amend the consulting services agreement to add two ex-
officio members appointed by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Responding to the Council, Mr.
Jarreau said he would listen to the tape of the CVB meeting to clarify whether the board was
requesting one ex-officio member from the Port or two members.
Council Member Kinnison made a motion to move Mr. Bert Quintanilla from the Attractions
category to the At-Large category; seconded by Council Member Colmenero. The motion passed
unanimously (Cooper absent). Council Member Gonzales nominated Ms. Lillian Riojas of the Port
of Corpus Christi for the vacated Attractions seat. Council Member Scott nominated Mr. Tom
Schmid of the Texas State Aquarium for the Attractions seat. The Council cast their votes and Mr.
Schmid was selected to fill the Attractions seat.
Motion appointing Bert Quintanilla to represent an At-Large category and Tom Schmid to
represent the Attractions category on the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau
Board.
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The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 26, legal services. There were no comments from the
audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
26. M2001-088
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ Timothy L. Brown to provide legal services
in connection with an application to be filed with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission by the San Antonio Water System and others for permits in connection with
recharge projects affecting the Nueces River Basin at $140 per hour plus expenses, including
necessary expert consultants and witnesses, specifically including Robert J. Brandes at $135
hourly with other finn members and expenses at the firm's current rate schedule.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 27, contract ~vith Collier, Johnson & Woods (CJW).
There were no comments from the audience. Council Member Betty Jean Longoria, Chairperson of
the Administrative Analysis Committee, said staff felt that a rotation to a new finn would be
appropriate since CJW was completing their sixth year of auditing the city. Mrs. Longoria said the
Administrative Analysis Committee interviewed three firms and voted to recommend CJW. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
27. M2001-089
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Collier,
Johnson & Woods in the estimated amount of $105,250 to perform the financial and
compliance audit requirement for fiscal year ending July 31,2001.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal announced the executive sessions (Items 28-32), pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.071 regarding the following:
28. William Hemandez et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 96-5496-E, 148th District Court,
Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
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29.
30.
31.
32.
Mayor
28.
Juanita Sanchez et al v. City of Corpus Christi et al, No. 98-6450-D, 105th District Court,
Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session;
Don Wade et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 99-5569-F, 214th District Court, Nueces
County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session;
Carolina M. White v. City of Corpus Christi, No 99-60262-4, County Court-at-Law No. 4,
Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session;
Dan Arthur et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 00-4661-C, 94th District Court, Nueces
County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Neal made the following motions, seconded by Council Member Kiunison:
Motion authorizing the City Manager to settle William Hernandez et al v. City of Corpus
Christi, No. 96-5496-E, 148th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, in the amount of
$170,000.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
29. ~
Motion authorizing the City Manager to settle Juanita Sanchez et al v. City of Corpus Christi
et al, No. 98-6450-D, 105th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, in the amount of $95,000.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Gonzales,
Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia said the February 27th Council
meeting will include the proposed renaming of the Nueces River Park for the LaBonte brothers. He
said the joint meeting of the Council and the Crime Control Board is set for March 20th, and the
rededication of Wesley Seale Dam will be held on April 3rd. The City Manager said staffhas begun
preparing the FY2001-02 city budget, with a target date of May 22nd to bring it to the Council.
Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports.
Mr. Scott said he had received reports of criminal activities at Hans Suter Park, and he asked
if the quarterly financial report can be given as a presentation to the Council and public.
Mr. Longoria said he noticed a request for proposals for the 78415 Community Youth
Development Committee, and he said he thought the grants would be limited to a certain amount.
Mr. Tony Cisneros, Director of Park and Recreation, said the steering committee considered that and
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their consensus was that they still wanted to work with the service providers and not cap the delivery
of service. He said the City of Corpus Christi is the fiscal agent for that program. Mr. Longoria also
asked about smoking being allowed inside Memorial Coliseum and the Bayfront Plaza Convention
Center. Mr. Garcia said staff will correct that.
Mr. Garrett asked for information about enforcement of the handicapped parking policy.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. on February 20, 2001.
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Special Council Meeting
February 21, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett*
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kiunison
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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
Melody Cooper
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
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. He noted that Council
Members Garrett and Gonzales had filed disclosure affidavits and would be abstaining from
discussing or voting on Item C. on the agenda.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Chuck Spencer, 13845 Hawksnest Bay Dr., commented on the petitions that were signed
in order to place the Packery Channel issue on the April 7th ballot. He said the group that organized
the petition drive, Let Us Vote Corpus Christi, spent very. little money in their efforts. He added that
some citizens felt trepidation about placing their names and addresses on the petition in fear of
retaliation, and some local businesses feared a negative economic from supporting the effort.
Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, said this is the fn-st successful referendum in over 10 years,
to which elected officials should pay heed. He said this shows that the City Charter works.
Mrs. Betty Spencer, 13845 Hawksnest Bay Dr., said the petition organizers said from the
beginning that this is not a matter of being for or against the Packer3, Channel project, but rather a
matter of democracy. She urged people to work together for the betterment of the city.
Mr. Jose Marroquin, 2433 Allencrest, said he is very pleased that the petition drive was
successful because of accusations that were made against the petitioners. He said it is the people's
right under the Constitution to petition their govermnent, and elected officials need to respect the
voice of the people.
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Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said the initiative and referendum procedure outlined in
the City Charter is a method for the citizens to participate in their government. He said he believes
that, contrary to the City Attorney's opinion, five votes of the City Council would be sufficient to
place this issue on the ballot.
Ms. Elizabeth Walker, 13969 Das Marinas, said she was very upset to learn about some of
the things that people were told when they were asked to sign the petition. She said she disseminated
information about the proposed tax increment financing district to the public, and she hopes the
Council will continue to educate the public with the facts about the project.
Ms. Gall Hoffman, 3442 Paradise Dr., said she was speaking on behalf of a newly formed
organization called Corpus Christi Yes which sees the development of Packery Channel as a vision
for the entire city, not just Padre Island. She said that placing this issue on the April 7th ballot will
give their organization the opportunity to inform the citizens about the benefits of the project,
including an increase in the number of jobs, in tourism and of the tax base. She added that it is in the
developer's best interest to develop the land to its maximum potential.
Mr. John Trice, 13706 Tajamar St., said he thought the petitions were built on
misconceptions and fi:aud. He said there were several people who were not aware of what they were
signing and the repercussions. He said the petitioners hired Flour Bluff High School students to
gather signatures for $2 each.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said the majority of people who signed the petition are
opposed to the Packery Channel project. He asked the Council to unite and to present the facts about
the project. He said there are many people who are concerned about the future of Corpus Christi. He
pointed out that Council Member Scott, who represents District 4 (which includes Padre Island), is
unopposed in the upcoming City Council election.
Mr. JeffFrohm, 13501 Royal Fifth Court, said he and his wife, who works in Houston, want
to be able to raise their family in Corpus Christi. He said the Packery Channel project will offer more
jobs and create more tourism, which is a clean, safe, productive industry. He said it will also increase
the city's tax base.
*Council Member Garrett arrived at 7:27 p.m.
Mr. Lewis Lovelace, 1549 Casa Grande, described an incident in which he was asked to leave
the Nueces County Courthouse by Commissioner Joe McComb as he was collecting signatures for
the petition. Mr. Lovelace said Mr. McComb later called him back and told him he could return to
the courthouse. He said if Packery Channel is developed, the necessary city services will be paid for
by the taxpayers out of the General Fund.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, showed a copy of the petition, saying the language on the
petition is very clear.
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County Commissioner Joe McComb said he became involved with the Packery Channel
project because he believes in the future of Corpus Christi and the need to expand the tax base. He
described some of the findings of the economic impact analysis that was prepared for the project,
including the revenues the consultant believes will be generated. Mr. McComb said he does not own
any property on Padre Island, but he is concerned about people leaving the community because of
a lack of jobs and potential here.
Mr. Paul Schexnailder, a developer, said that Gulf Shores Joint Venture is a joint venture of
he and his deceased partner's company and the Day Group, whose developments he described. He
said important aspects of the Packery Channel project include the following: protecting the seawall
on Padre Island by renourishing the beach in front of it; maintaining rational development; and
increasing jobs and tourism.
Referring to a map and a diagram, Mr. Schexnailder said the planned development of Packery
Channel is not high density. He said according to the consultant's study, the anticipated annual direct
revenue from the project is $224 million, which is 1% of the state's tourism and which does not
exceed the available market. He described other financial benefits of the project, and he said the
developers do not see the downtown area as a competitor to their project but rather as a complement
to it. He also discussed marketing plans, potential local investors, and environmental issues.
Responding to Council members' questions, Mr. Schexnailder said they believe the project
will create approximately 4,500 permanent jobs, from managers to support staff, as well as summer
jobs for students. He added that he is pleased that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be going
through all of the designs and will proof and modify them as needed.
Mayor Neal made a motion to amend Section 3 of Ordinance No. 024347 to insert the
following ballot language: "Shall the City Council continue Ordinance No. 024270 which creates
a taxing zone on part of Padre Island to pay, solely from the increased property values within the
zone, for construction and maintenance of Packery Channel and related beach restoration, a park,
beach access, restrooms, showers, walkways, parking, fishing, and related improvements? Yes or
No?"
Council Member Scott seconded the Mayor's motion to amend. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes and the motion passed as follows: Neal, Colmenero, Kinnison, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Garrett and Gonzales abstaining; Cooper absent.
Mr. Chapa then polled the Council on Item C. on the day's agenda as follows:
C. ORDINANCE NO. 024380
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 024347 of the City of Corpus Christi, ordering a General
Election to be held on April 7, 2001 in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor
and eight Council Members; ordering a Special Election on April 7, 2001 for the purpose of
submitting to the voters a ballot measure pursuant to a referendum petition to repeal
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February 21, 2001
Page 4
Ordinance No. 024270; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for
notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling
places; designating polling place locations; enacting provisions incident and relating to the
subject and purpose of this ordinance.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed, as amended, by the
following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Kinnison, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Scott voting
"Aye"; Garrett and Gonzales abstaining; Cooper absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
special Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. on February 21, 2001.
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COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - The committee shall
consist of nine (9) members. The members shall be appointed to two-year staggered
terms expiring on February 1. The terms of five of the initial members shall expire
after two years and the remaining four m°ter one year. (The staggered terms of the
initial members shall be determined by drawing lots)
COMPOSITION
The committee shall be composed of nine residents of the city who shall be appointed by the
City Council to serve without compensation. Said members shall be appointed to two year
staggered terms with the term of five such members expiring February 1 of odd numbered
years and four of such terms expiring February 1 of even numbered years. The staggered
terms of the initial members shall be determined by the draw of lots. The terms of five of
the initial members shall expire after two years and the remaining four after one year. The
membership of the committee shall be composed of individuals with disabilities and
representatives of agencies and organizations functioning within the committees area who
are interested in the provision of services to persons with disabilities and others who are
interested in the abilities and specific needs of persons with disabilities, subject to Council
approval. The City of Corpus Christi's Director of Human Relations, Director of Park and
Recreation and Building Official shall serve as ex-officio non-voting members on the
committee. The chairperson of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities shall serve as
an ex-officio voting member of the Human Relations Commission.
INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST
Sandra Cabazos
Parent of a child with disabilities. Holds a dental
assistant certificate and has taken classes in early
childhood development. Community activities include
serving as secretary for the Sub-district for Methodist
Women at El Buen Pastor Church and participating
with the leadership development through Accessible
Communities, Inc. (2-20-01)
Linda Falwell-Stover
ADA Coordinator, Regional Transportation
Authority. Activities include serving as Vice-Chair
of the Nueces County Retardation Committee and
Girl Scout leader. Currently serving on the Mayor's
Committee for Persons with Disabilities. (1/25/01)
Roberto M. Flores
Teacher, CCISD. Master's degree in Education.
Member of the American Federation of Teachers.
(2-20-01)
02~20-01.WPD, page 1
Frances Garza
Jon Stephen Harwood
Janet K. Henry
Crystal Lyons
Charlie McMullen
Toni Padilla
Community Relations, Nueces Cotmty MHMR
Center. B.A. from the University of Corpus Christi.
Active with the Directors of Volunteers in Agencies
(DOVIA) and a member of the International Who's
Who in Professionals. Currently serving on
· the Maygr's Committee for Persons with
Disabil|t~6~. (1/30/OD
Associate iff Arts, Del Mar College. B.S. in
Education from Texas A&I University - Kingsville.
Vice-Chairman of the R.T.A. Advisory Committee.
'Currently serving on the Mayor's Committee for
Persons with Disabilities. (1/2 7/01)
Psychotherapist. Holds a Master of Arts degree.
Active with the Karen E. Henry Foundation and
Housing for Persons with Disabilities. Past
President of Brain Injuries Association of South
Texas. Currently serving on the Mayor's
Committee for Persons with Disabilities. (2/1/01)
Full-time Community Volunteer. Current Chairperson
of the Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
Regional Director of Leadership Texas Alumnae
Association. Active with the Cub Scouts, Bayfest,
Driscoll Children's Hospital, the League of Women
Voters and Flour Bluff ISD. (4/21/98)
Caretaker/advocate for nine-year-old twins with
disabilities. Has a degree in Business Administration.
Active with the CCC Leadership Project. (2-20-01)
Program Specialist, C.C. Area Council for the Deaf.
A.A.S., Interpreter for the Deaf, A.A. in Liberal
Arts from Del Mar College. Currently working on
B.A. in Sociology, Texas A&M-CC. Board
member of Texas Society of Interpreters for the
Deaf. Received award from the Coastal Bend Silent
Club for dedicated service. Currently serving on the
Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
(1/2S/01)
02-20-01.WPD, page 2
Mike Patterson
B. Sugar Grande Rodriguez
Helen Roland
David D. Russell
Eloy Soza
Judy Telge
Glenn Ray Torno
02-20-01.WPD, page 3
Assistant Director of Transportation, CCISD. Holds
a B.S. in Criminal Justice and M.B.A. Established
special needs transportation within CCISD in 1996.
Currently serving on the Mayor's Committee for
Persons with Disabilities.(l/2$/01)
Self-employed - former Social Services Director
and counselor. B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in
Counseling and Guidance. Licensed Texas Social
Work Associate. Has been recognized for volunteer
service in Special Olympics, Texas Jazz Festival
Society. Currently serving on the Mayor's
Committee for Persons with Disabilities.(1/26/01)
Salesperson, Double R. Medical. Attended University
of Omaha. Received an award for her work on the
Barbara Jordan Award held in Corpus Christi and for
her work on the MS Society Walk. Currently serving
on the Mayor's Committee for Persons with
Disabilities. (2-05-01)
Owner, Russell Medical - specializes in providing for
disabled community. Associate's degree in
Architectural Technology, Del Mar College. Has 12
years experience working with people with both short
and long-term disabilities. (2-08-01)
Disabled. B.S. in Biology; plans to enter graduate
program in Chemical Engineering in Summer 200 I.
Volunteers at Sunnybrook Nursing Home on a weekly
basis. (2-17-01)
Executive Director, Accessible Communities, Inc.,
specializing in case management for individuals with
short and long term disabilities. Holds a Bachelor's
degree in Education. Activities include: Trustee for
Nueces County MHMR and President and Founder of
Texas Riviera Association of Case Managers.
Currently serving on the Mayor's Committee for
Persons with Disabilities. (2/02/01)
Principal with Bennett, Martin, Solka and Torno, Inc.
Director of Corpus Christi Chapter of American
Institute of Architects. Has long involvement in youth
sport activities (Padre Soccer League). (2/15/01)
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION: ( A ) Motion to rescind the award to Burns International Security
Services, Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $208,542.62 and all action regarding previous
bids received under Bid Invitation No. BI-0033-01, by repealing motion M2000-432.
( B ) Motion approving a supply agreement with U.S. Security Associates, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas for Uniformed Guard Security Services for City Hall, Central Library and the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0033-01 based on low
bid meeting specifications for an estimated annual expenditure of $226,781.10. The term of the
contract is for twelve months with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month
periods, subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or his designee. Funds
have been budgeted by the using departments in FY00-01.
BACKGROUND:
Bid Invitation No. BI-0033-01 for Uniformed Guard Security
Services for City Hall, Central Library and the O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant closed on October 18, 2000. Five bids were
received and evaluated by the using departments. On December
12, 2000, a recommendation for award to Bums International
Security (Bums) was submitted to Council based on the lowest bid
meeting specification requirements. Council awarded the bid as
recommended and Bums was informed of the award. During the
interim, the City has attempted to finalize the agreement by
requesting signatures on the service contract and submission of the
required insurance certificate. Ongoing delays occurred due to
Bums request to modify language contained in the service contract.
After numerous discussions between the City and Bums, an
agreement was reached to sign the contract. However, Burns then
requested the City to waive specification requirements contained in
the bid. When Bums was notified that the City would not waive
any specification requirements, they refused to start service as
planned and informed the City they would not fulfill their
obligations. Although the targeted date of February 16, 2001 was
scheduled with Bums, the contract was never finalized. Repealing
the previous motion will allow the City to make a new
recommendation.
The current recommendation is to award to the next lowest bidder
on the tier, US Security Associates, Inc. (US Security). US
Security has serviced the City's account over the past three years
and has agreed to honor all terms and conditions under their bid
submitted under BI-0033-01. The using departments concur with
the recommendation.
Previous Contract:
The option to extend the previous contract has been exercised,
requiring the City to issue new bid invitations.
Bid Invitations issued: Thirteen
Bids Received: Five
Funding:
Facilities Management - City Hall
Central Library
Greenwood Branch
Flour Buff Branch
O. N. Stevens Filter Plant
530210-5110-40310 103,000
530000-1020-12800 47,000
530000-1020-12820 6,000
530000-1020-12840 16,000
530000-4010-31010 56~000
Total $228,000
Michael Barrera, c.tP. M.
Procurement and General Services Manager
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
PURCHASING DIVISION
BUYER: GABRIEL MALDONADO
BID TABULATION BI -0033-01
Uniform Guard Security Service
for City Hall, Central Library
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Total
$ 207,582.70 $ 206,542.62 $ 226,781.10 $ 227,981.00 $ 245,739.52
1.) Initial Security has taken Exception to Specification Nos. 315, 788 & 863, regarding liability for negligence, malpractice or theft
2.) Burns International Security Service has taken exception to Specification Nos. 315, 788 & 863, regarding security guard experience and employment requirements.
Initial Security
Corpus Christi, Texas
Bums International
Corpus Christi, Texas
U.S. Security Associates
Lubbock, Texas
Eddie Garza Security
Corpus Christi, Texas
Asset Protection & Security
Corpus Christi, Texas
Unit
Extended
Unit
I Extended
Unit
Extended
Unit
Extended
Unit
Extended
Item Description
Ory.
Price
Price
Price
Price
Price
Price
Price
Price
Price
I Price
111
(2)
1 Estimated hours of Security
10866
$ 8.65 $ 93,990.90
$ 8.69 $ 94,425.54
$ 9.45 $ 102,683.70
$ 9.50 $ 103,227.00
$ 10.24 $ 111,267.84
service required for 12 months
for City Hall
( Specification No. 315 )
2 Estimated hours of Security
7292
8.65 $ 63,075.80
8.69 63,367.48
9.45 68,909.40
9.50 69,274.00
$ 10.24 74,670.08
service required for 12 months
for Central Library
( See Specification No. 788 )
3 Estimated hours of Security
5840
8.65 $ 50,516.00
8.69 $ 50,749.60
9.45 $ 55,188.00
9.50 $ 55,480.00
10.24 $ 59,801.60
service required for 12 months
for O. N. Stevens
( Specification No. 863 )
Total
$ 207,582.70 $ 206,542.62 $ 226,781.10 $ 227,981.00 $ 245,739.52
1.) Initial Security has taken Exception to Specification Nos. 315, 788 & 863, regarding liability for negligence, malpractice or theft
2.) Burns International Security Service has taken exception to Specification Nos. 315, 788 & 863, regarding security guard experience and employment requirements.
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 19, 2001
SUBJECT: Texas State Aquarium Sea Lab Renovations
Project No. 4221
AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
construction contract with Elite Construction Company in the amount of $164,500 for the
Texas State Aquarium Sea Lab Renovations project.
ISSUE: Repairs are required for the Texas State Aquarium Sea Lab building roof and
exterior walls.
FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Aquarium Capital Projects Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
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,~n,~'e~Escobar, P. E.
Di1'ector of Engineering Services
Additional SUDDOrt Material:
Exhibit A. Background Information
Exhibit B. Location Map
Exhibit C. Project Budget
Exhibit D, Bid Tab Summary
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ADDITIONALBACKGROUNDINFORMATION
SUBJECT: Texas State Aquarium - Sea Lab Renovations - 2000 (Project #4221
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Repairs and rehabilitation of the State Aquarium ~s part
of a capital improvement package funded through the Aquarium 1996 Bond Fund. These
bonds were issued by the City on behalf of the Aquarium. On May 28, 1996 the City
Council approved a Contract Management Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and the Texas State Aquarium Association (TSAA) whereby the TSAA would manage
improvements with the City providing oversight and guidance.
The agreement was executed in conjunction with the City's issuance of $4,400,000 in
Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the Phase 2 Design - Aquarium 2000 Concept
Project. The Certificates of Obligation debt is being paid by the TSAA. This permits the
Aquarium to gain tax exempt benefits but does not obligate the City for repayment of the
bonds. These bond funds also paid for carpeting the Jellyfish and Estuary areas earlier
in FY1998-99.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of repairs of the Sea Lab Administration
Building Roof, the High Bay Roof, High Bay Exterior Walls, and Low Bay Exterior Walls.
The Aquarium had administratively contracted for preliminary design services associated
with the project in the amount of $3,990.50. When it became clear the required services
would exceed $15,000, the Aquarium Staff requested the City to approve an amendment
to the architectural contract and to proceed with the bid and award of the project as
required under the Management Agreement.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
Sept. 26, 2000 - Award of Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $14,989 for a revised
contract amount of $18,979.50 to the contract for architectural services with Terry K. Orr,
Architect, dba Architect TKO (M2000-347).
BIDS: Bids were opened February 14, 2001. A total of nine bids were received ranging
between $164,500 and $317,000. See Exhibit D. The Iow qualified bid was submitted by
Elite Construction Company of Corpus Christi.
FUNDING: Funding will be provided by the Aquarium Capital Projects Fund. The
Aquarium Capital Projects Fund are Aquarium funds issued and managed by the City on
behalf of the Texas State Aquarium.
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CITY PROJECT No. 4221
VICINITY MAP
WAVE TANK
ENTRY ROAD
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
SEA LAB~
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
SEA LAB
42J0 RINCON ROAD, C.C. TX. 78412
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TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
SEA LAB RENOVATIONS 2000
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
DEPAR~T OF ENGINEERING S~C~
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PRELIMINARY BUDGET
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM SEA LAB RENOVATIONS - PROJECT No. 4221
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
PRELIMINARY ACTUAL
BUDGET BUDGET
203,600
Aquarium 1996 CIP Fund (CO) Fund No. 3072
Total I 203,600
FUNDS REQUIRED:
Construction 164,500
Construction Contingencies (10%) 16,450
Design Consultant (Arch./Engineer) 14,989
Engineering Reimbursements (2.1% ) 3,500
Survey Reimbursements 0
Construction Inspection 1,000
Testing (Geotech & Quality Control) 600
Admin. Reimbursements
Miscellaneous Expenses (Printing, Advertising, Express, etc.) 2,500
TotalI 203,539I
Exhibit C r
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING -CI I Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
ABULATED BY: Angel R. Esobar, P.E., Director of engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 TIME OF COMPLE TION. 120 Calendar Days
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $150,000
Texas State Aquarium
Elite Construction Co.
Bay -Area Contracting 8
' Barcom Commercial
Sea Lab Renovation
5414 Pressler CC TX
Construction, Inc. 3902
1710 S P I.D , Ste. B
Coastal Contractors 915
Project No. 4221
78413
S Port C.C., TX 78415
C.C., Tx 78416
Grant C.C., TX 78411
UNII
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE - AMOUNI_
BASE BID:
$159,20000
$156,83800
$15969900
$184,875
REMOBILIZATION LINE ITEM:
$30000
$3,20000
$2.500 00
$1,000 00
(Per Section A- Special Provisions
A-52 Demobilization/ remobilization)
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS:
$5,000.00
$5.000.00
$5,00000
$5.00000
(Mandatory Allowances)
TOTAL BASE BID:
$164,500.00
$165,03800
$167,199.00
$190.875
*-nor in addition - totals shown have been corrected.
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TABULATION OF BIDS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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J 1BULATED BY: Angel R. Esobar, P.E., Director of engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 TIME OF COMPLETION. 120 Calenom Days
ENGINEER'SES7IMATE $150,000
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R.S. Black Civil Engineers
& Contractors/Machinery&
Materials, Inc.
Camrell Corp. 10850
Richmond Ave Ste 225
Houston, TX 77042
SAL -CON, Inc.
1442 Cliff Maus C TX
78467
Mehne Construction,
Inc. 4514 Essex Drive
C.C. TX 78413
Texas State Aquarium
Sea Lab Renovation
UNIT
DESCRIPTION
OTY
I UNIT
PRICEJ
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT _
BASE BID:
$192,20000
$216,286.00
$223,77600
$272,600
REMOBILIZATION LINE ITEM:
$4,300.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
(Per Section A- Special Provisions
A-52 Demobilization/ remobilization)
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS:
$5,000.00
$5000.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
(Mandatory Allowances)
TOTAL BASE BID:
$201,500 00
$223,286.00
$230,776.00
$219,600
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TABULATION OF BIDS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING -CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
If, 14ULATED BY: Angel R. Esobar, P.E., Director of engineering Services
DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 TIME OF COMPLETION. 120 Calendar Days
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $150,000
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ingineering nc
Texas State Aquarium
410 S Enlerprizerprize Pkwy
Sea Lab Renovation
C C TX , 78405
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
PRICE
AMOUNT
UNIT
PRICE
AMOUNT
BASE BID:
$307,000.00
REMOBILIZATION LINE ITEM:
$5.000.00
(Per Section A- Special Provisions
A-52 Demobilization/ remobilization)
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS:
$5,000.00
(Mandatory Allowances)
TOTAL BASE BID:
$317,000.00
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 20, 2001
SUBJECT: Youth Outdoor Sports Facilities - Lighting
Bond Issue Project No. B-4
AGENDAITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an engineering services
contract in the amount of $174,339 with Cowell & Associates, Inc. for Outdoor Sports
Facilities - Lighting (Bond Issue Project B-4)
ISSUE: This project was approved November 7, 2000 in the Bond Issue 2000 Package
under Proposition No. 2 Park and Recreation and Museum Improvements. A contract for
professional services is required to complete the design phase, bid phase, and construction
phase; and requires City Council approval.
FUNDING: Advanced funding for the project will be provided by the FY 2000-2001
General Fund Reserves and will be reimbursed upon the receipt of proceeds from the 2001
G.O. Bond Sale.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented.
Director of Park & Recreation
Director of Engineering Services
Additional Su~)_oort Material:
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Contract Summary
Exhibit "C" Project Budget
Exhibit "D" Location Map
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Outdoor Sports Facilities- Lighting
(Bond Issue Project # B-4)
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
1. November 14. 2000 - 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; adoption 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 (Ordinance No. 024269).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION:
1. October 18. 2000 - Distribution of Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2000-08
(Public Health and Safety, Parks and Recreation, Street Improvement Projects) to
73 local architectural and engineering firms.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of five (5) required construction contracts.
PROJECT BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, November 7, 2000, the City of Corpus Christi
held an election to consider a number of ballot propositions to fund major capital
improvements for the community, Bond Issue 2000. The November 7, 2000 election was
held jointly with Nueces County and coincided with the Presidential Election.
The Bond Issue 2000 package includes $30.8 million in projects to be funded from ad
valorem property taxes (a General Obligation Bond Issue) in Public Health and Safety,
Parks and Recreation/Museum, and Street Improvement projects. The proposed projects
target the City's most immediate needs to improve existing physical facilities, provide for
growth, and protect the City's investment in its infrastructure.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of upgrades and improvements
to the citywide youth sports complexes including primarily field lighting improvements. The
existing facilities require major updating of lighting systems to meet the high demand for
youth sports facilities on a year-round basis.
CONTRACT SUMMARY/FEE: A contract summary and fee is attached as Exhibit "B".
FINAL PRODUCT: Design, Bid and Construction Services will result in the assessment
of the current lighting systems of 5 parks and 53 fields and the development of a Master
Plan for lighting each field. Applicable fields will receive upgraded lighting systems
contingent upon funding availability and costs.
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
OUTDOOT SPORTS FACILITIES - LIGHTING
1. SCOPE OF PROJECT: Youth Outdoor Sports Facilities - Lighting Improvements
H. P. Garcia Park (Project No. 3220)
Price Park (Project No. 3221)
South Guth Park (Project No. 3222)
Waldron Park (Project No. 3223)
Bill Witt Park (Project No. 3224)
This project consists of upgrades/improvements to the City-wide youth sports complexes
including primarily field lighting improvements. The existing facilities require major
updating for support facilities that are needed to meet the high demand for youth sports
facilities on a year-round basis.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The NE hereby agrees, at its own expense, to perform design services necessary to
review and prepare plans, specifications, and bid and contract documents. In addition, NE
will 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-l, to complete the Project. Work will not begin on Additional Services until
requested by the NE (provide breakdown of costs, schedules), and written authorization
is provided by the Director of Engineering Services.
3. SCHEDULE
TABLE 1
WALDRON PARK
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Wednesday March 7, 2001 Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday May 21, 2001 Begin Design Phase
Friday September 14, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday October 12, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday November 9, 2001 90% Submittal
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Friday November 16, 2001 City Time
Friday November 30, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) December 10, 2001 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday December 26, 2001 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday January 9, 2002 Receive Bids
Monday January 21, 2002 Begin Construction
Weekday April 15, 2002 Construction Completion
TABLE2
BILL WITTPARK
PROPOSED PROJECTSCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Wednesday March 7, 2001 Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday May 21,2001 Begin Design Phase
Friday September 14, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday October 12, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday November 9, 2001 90% Submittal
Friday November 16, 2001 City Time
Friday November 30, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) January 7, 2002 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday January 16, 2002 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday January 23, 2002 Receive Bids
Monday February 4, 2002 Begin Construction
Weekday May 27, 2002 Construction Completion
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SOUTH GUTH PARK
PROPOSED PROJECTSCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Wednesday March 7, 2001 Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday May 21,2001 Begin Design Phase
Friday September 14, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday October 12, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday November 9, 2001 90% Submittal
Friday November 16, 2001 City Time
Friday November 30, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) January 21, 2002 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday January 30, 2002 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday February 6, 2002 Receive Bids
Monday February 18, 2002 Begin Construction
Weekday June 10, 2002 Construction Completion
TABLE 4
PRICE PARK
PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Wednesday March 7, 2001 Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday May 21, 2001 Begin Design Phase
Friday September 14, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday October 12, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday November 9, 2001 90% Submittal
Friday November 16, 2001 City Time
Friday November 30, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) February 4, 2002 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday February 13, 2002 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday February 20, 2002 Receive Bids
Monday May 4, 2002 Begin Construction
Weekday June 24, 2002 Construction Completion
IEXHIBIT "B"
Page 3 of 5
TABLE 5
H.P. GARCIAPARK
PROPOSED PROJECTSCHEDULE
DAY DATE ACTIVITY
Wednesday March 7, 2001 Begin Preliminary Phase
Monday May 21,2001 Begin Design Phase
Friday September 14, 2001 60% Submittal
Friday October 12, 2001 City Review (30 days/4 weeks)
Friday November 9, 2001 90% Submittal
Friday November 16, 2001 City Time
Friday November 30, 2001 Final Submittal
Monday (2) February 18, 2002 Advertise for Bids
Wednesday February 27, 2002 Pre-Bid Conference
Wednesday March 6, 2002 Receive Bids
Monday Mar 18, 2002 Begin Construction
Weekday July 8, 2002 Construction Completion
FEES
Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the A/E a fixed fee for providing for all "Basic
Services" authorized as per the table below. The fees for Basic Services will not exceed
those identified and will be full and total compensation for all services outlined in Section
I.A.1-4 above, and for all expenses incurred in performing these services. For services
provided in Section I.A. 1-4, A/E will submit monthly statements for basic services rendered.
In Section I.A.1-3, the statement will be based upon A/E's estimate (and City Concurrence)
of the proportion of the total services actually completed at the time of billing. For services
provided in Section I.A.4, the statement will be based upon the percent of completion of the
construction contract. City will make prompt monthly payments in response to A/E's
monthly statements.
Fee for Additional Services. For services authorized by the Director of Engineering
Services under Section I.B. "Additional Services" the City will pay the A/E a not-to-exceed
fee as per the table below:
Page 4 of 5
C. Suiiii ~ of F~
Fee for Basic Se~ces V~dron Bill Price HP South Contract
V'~tt Garda Guth Tofal
Prelirdnary Phase 1,831 4,017 i 4,210 2,758 4,017 16,833
2 Design F'nase 10,071 24,901 24,373: 14,809 24,373 98,527
3 ~ Bid Phase 477 1,193 1,193 716 1,193 4,772
4 Construction Phase 2,082 6,084 5,644 3,562 5,644 23,016
Sul~otaJ Basic Se~ices Fees 14,461 36,195 35,420 21,845 35,227 143,146
Fee for Additional Services
I P emll Infom u[ion - TNRCC 1,144 1,144 2,288
2 i Tol:x:x:jraphic Survey (AUH-K~I:~-n) 3,141 5,412 6,215 3,636 6,567 24,971
3 1 Environmental ~
393 983 983 590 983 3,932
5 let. art-up Ser~ces
SUb-Total Additional Services F,~--~ Authorized , 3,534
8,342
5,370 7,550
31,191
Total~Fee I $17,995! $42,59O $43,762 $27,215 $42,777 $174,339
EXHIBIT "B" 1
Page 5 of 5
B-4: OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES (Lighting)
SOUTH GUTH PARK (#3222)
WALDRON PARK (#3223)
BILL WITT PARK (#3224)
H.P. GARClA PARK (#3220)
PRICE PARK (#3221)
PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET
February20,2001
ESTIMATED
IPark2000 Bond Fund
I $ 1,350,000'00 I
Construction Cost (Estimate) $ 975,000.00
Construction Contingencies 97,500.00
Design Consultant 174,339.00
Engineering Reimbursements 30,375.00
Construction Inspection 25,786.00
Testing 15,000.00
Bond Issuance 13,500.00
Administrative Reimbursements 13,500.00
Incidental Expenses (Printing, Advertising, etc.) ................................... 5,000.00
Total ...................................................................................................... $ 1,350,000.00
Exhibit "C" ]
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NUECES BAY
iH 37
CORPUS CHRIS~ BAY
N
H. P. GARCIA PARK
Greenwood Softboll Complex
--PRICE PARK
GUTH PARK
F.M. 43
CAYO
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BILL WITI' PARK
WALDRON PARK
LOOATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
PROJECTS 3220, 3221, 3222, 3223 & 3224
OUTDOOR SPORTS FACZLZTZES
L ZGHTZNG
( Bond Issue Project B-# )
EXHT_BT_ T
CT_TY COUNCZL EXHZBZT
CITY' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEYV~
DEPARTI~ENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: I of 1
DATE: 02-20-2001
6
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February23, 200t
AGENDA ITEM:
A. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a grant agreement, should
it be offered, with the General Land Office in the amount of $201,750 for the Corpus Christi Bay
Beach Nourishment Project; and
B. Ordinance appropriating $201,750, upon receipt of grant approval from the General Land
Office, in the No. 1050 State/Federal Grant Fund for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach
Nourishment Project; and declaring an emergency.
C. Appropriating $28,635.51 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the No. 3280 Park Fund
for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach Nourishment Project; Amending Ordinance No. 024162 which
adopted the FY2000-20021 Capital Improvement Budge by Adding $28,635.51 to No. 3280
Park Fund; and declaring an emergency.
ISSUE: The City staff has requested an additional 75% grent from the General Land Office (GLO)
in the amount of $201,750 for the beach project to permit the City to preceed with the Additive
Alternates 3, 4 and 5 (the City share at 25% is $67,250). City staff anticipates the GLO making a
decision within the next two weeks on whether funds are available which can be granted to the City.
If the grent is offered, the award of the three altemates must be accomplished very quickly because
the contractor is already proceeding with work on the beach. Unfortunately, the City Council does
not meet again until March 13 which may be too late to effectively award the alternates to the
contractor if GLO has offered the additional funding.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion and
ordinances which will allow the City to be able to accept the requested grant and timely award the
three additional alternates should GLO make the additional grant award.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
Additional Support Material:
Exhibit "A" Background Information
Exhibit "B" Project Budget
Exhibit "C" Bid Tab Summary
Exhibit "D" Location Map
F:c'F--,~ngel R. Escobar, P.E.
Director of Engineering Services
BACKGROUNDINFORMATION
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
September 19, 2000 - Ordinance accepting and appropriating $1,300,000 from the General Land Office for
the Nourishment of Corpus Christi Beach and construction of appropriate erosion control structures (M2000-
340).
December 13, 2000 -
Authorization for the City Manager to execute a construction contract for the Nourishment of Corpus Christi
Beach with Phoenix Demolition in an amount not to exceed $1,002,500 (M2000-461).
Authorization for the City Manager to award Additive Alternates 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in an amount not to exceed
$448,000 with the award subject to additional grant funding from the General Land Office and appropriation
by Council (M2000-462).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: None.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: None is anticipated.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of importing beach quality sand to nourish Corpus Christ
Beach. The imported sand will be suitable for placement and use as beach sand. The sand is to be placed
and spread on the beach within the areas specified in construction plans.
The project will also excavate existing beach sand from accreted areas at the northern portion of the beach,
and transport the excavated sand to the eroded southern portion of the beach. The excavated sand will be
incorporated with the imported sand beach fill to complete the beach nourishment project.
BID INFORMATION: This project consists of one base bid and five additive alternates. Each alternate
consists of adding an additional 10,000 CY of imported beach quality sand and to be delivered and put in-
place on beach. Each 10,000 CY will provide an additional 10ft. berm width. Award of the additive alternates
did not affect the priority for bid award.
FUNDING: City staff has requested an additional 75% grant from the General Land Office for the project.
The GLO is expected to take action on whether they can award the grant within the next week to 10 days.
The odginal grant was adequate to permit the City to proceed with the Base Bid and Additive Alternates 1 and
2. City staff has asked for an additional grant of $201,750 provided matching funds in the amount of $67,250
are available. The amount will be sufficient to allow the City to complete Add[five Alternatives 3, 4 and 5.
Matching funds are available in the No. 3280 Park CIP Fund.
CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the project will be completed in 45 calendar days. Approval
of the motion and ordinances will allow staff to direct the contractor to proceed upon receipt of the grant
without risk of demobilization.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion and ordinances as presented.
Exhibit "A"
Page I of 1
NOURISHMENT OF COPRUS CHRISTI BEACH
PROJECT BUDGET
PROJECT NUMBER: 3219
December 13, 2000
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
FY 00-01 Federal/State Grant Fund
Cost Paid by GLO under PCA1 for CC Beach Restoration #1024
Additional Funding (Subject to GLO award)
Total Required:
FUNDS REQUIRED: Construction
Engineering Consultant (Shiner, Mosley & Associates)
Contingency
Reimbursements
Misetlaneous Printing & Postage
Total Required:
AMOUNT
$ 1,300,000
94,615
195,000
$ 1,589,615
AMOUNT
$ 1,450,500
94,615
14,000
29,000
1,500
$ 1,589,615
Exhibit "B"
Page 1 of 1
City Project No. 3219
for Department of Engineering - City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Time of Completion: 45 Calendar Days (Base Bid)
Bid Tabulation
Nourishment of Corpus Christi Beach
Bid Opening Date: December 6, 2000
Tibulated by Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc.
Phoenix Demolition
1527 S. Richey Rd.
Pasadena, TX 77505
GarretE IGpti�tr4 qii
P O fioz 102
1ng1esj4e; TX 78362i ...0
yVi 1 A
t' 0,19k
'rout} Cjuisi! �446
Description Qty. Units
Unit Bid
Total Bid
, ! Total 11i4
°.Upjt B
To "•j Aiq !
1. Mobilization/Demobilization I LS
150,000
$150,000.00
$56,250.00
110,000
$110,000.00
2. Imported beach quality sand 75,000 CY
7.50
$562,500.00
r4,7511.00
$1,047,000.00
13.00
$975,000.00
3. Excavated beach sand 25,000 CY
10.00
$250,000.00.
$53,750.00
5.30
$132,500.00
4. Topographic/hydrographic 1 LS
40,000
$40,000.00
4,711.00
45,100
$45,100.00
Total Base Bid:
$1,002,500.00
51;161,711.00
-
$1;262;60 .00
Al.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
8.90
$89,000.00
14.26
$142,600.00
13.00
$130,000.00
A2.
Additional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
i
LS
1,000
$1,000.00
1,180
$1,180.00
1,000
$1,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. l
$90,000.00
$1439;780.00
$131;000.00
Bl.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
8.80
$88,000.00
14.26
$142,600.00
13.00
$130,000.00
B2.
Additional topographic!
Hydrographic surveying
I
LS
1,000
$1,000.00
1,180
$1,180.00
1,000
$1,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 2
$89,000.00
$1 3;780.00
$131,000:00
C1.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
8.80
$88,000.00
14.26
$142,600.00
13.00
$130,000.00
C2.
Additional topographic/
Hydrographic surveying
1
is
1,000
$1,000.00
1,180
$1,180.00
1,000
$1,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 3
$89,000.00
$143,780.00
$131,00 .OQ
Dl.
Imported beach quality sand
1 10,0001
CY
8.90
$89,000.00
14.26
$142,600.00
13.00
$130,000.00
D2.
Additional topographic/
Hydrographic surveying
I 1
LS
1,000
$1,000.00
1,180
$1,180.00
1,000
$1,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 4
$90,000.00
= $1431780.00
5131; 0
E1.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
8.90
$89,000.00
14.26
$142,600.00
13.00
$130,000.00
E2.
Additional topographic/
Hydrographic surveying
1
LS
1,000
$1,000.00
1,180
$1,180.00
1,000
$1,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 5
$909000.00
$143,780:00 1
1 $131,000:00
Pave I oft
City Project No. 3219 Bid Tabulation
for Department of Engineering - City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Time of Completion: 45 Calendar Days (Base Bid)
Nourishment of Corpus Christi Beach
Bid Opening Date: December 6, 2000
Tabulated by Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc.
Affolter Contracting Co., Inc
4629 FM 1765/P.O. Box 1436
LaMarque, TX 77568
Bttiy Coiitticiitig L.Pj,.�Btiy, Ltd.
14,14 Corn Products RoaJ/P.O. Box 9909
Corpus Cjtristi, TX 78469
Description Qty. Units
Unit Bid
Total Bid
Unit Bid
Total Bid'
1.
Mobil ization/Demobilization 1 LS
60,000
$60,000.00
83,372
$83,372.00
2.
Imported beach quality sand 75,000 CY
13.75
$1,031,250.00
17.00
$1,275,000.00
3.
Excavated beach sand 25,000 CY
7.50
$187,500.00
6.00
$150,000.00
4.
Topographic/hydrographic 1 LS
15,000
$15,000.00
78,000
$78,000.00
Total Base Bid:
$1,293,750.00
$155869372.00
A1.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
13.75
$137,500.00
17.75
$177,500.00
A2.
Additional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
1
LS
3,500
$3,500.00
8,000
$8,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 1
$1419000.00
$185950O.Po
B1.Imported
beach quality sand
10,000
CY
13.75
$137,500.00
17.75
$177,500.00
B2.
IAdditional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
I
LS
3,500
$3,500.00
8,000
$8,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 2
$141,000.00
$185;500: 0
Cl.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
13.75
$137,500.00
17.75
$177,500.00
C2.
Additional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
1
LS
3,500
$3,500.00
8,000
$8,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 3
$1419000.00
$18 ;500.00
D1.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
13.75
$137,500.00
17.75
$177,500.00
D2.
Additional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
I
LS
3,500
$3,500.00
8,000
$8,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 4
$1419000.00
85;5pQ:00
E1.
Imported beach quality sand
10,000
CY
13.75
$137,500.00
17.75
$177,500.00
E2.
Additional topographic /
Hydrographic surveying
1
LS
3,500
$3,500.00
8,000
$8,000.00
Total Additive Alternate No. 5
$141,000.00
$185;500.00
Page 2 of 2
REPRI~'ENTATIVE DETAILS: PROPOSED I~(TEItSION OF
NORTH TERMINAL GROIN
12"~'
dO{) NO.:
NOURISHMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH
~ P~ No. ~219
~oalo-) ~.'re ~ NOV. 2~. :moo SHEET 1 oi
EXHIBFF "D"
ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $201,750 FROM TIlE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, UPON
RECEIPT OF (;RANT APPROVAL, IN TllE NO. 1050 STATE/FEDERAL
GRANT FUND FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI BAY BEACH
NOURISHMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF Tile CITY OF CORPUS CIIRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION i. That $201,750 is appropriated from the General Land Office, upon receipt of grant
approval, in lhe No. 1050 Stale/Federal Grant Fund for tile Corpus Christi Bay Beach Nourishment
Project.
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 fi~r 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 .2001.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa. Cily Secrctary Samuel L. Neal..Ir.. Mayor
LE(]AI~ I:ORM APPROVI-;D ~'L,, ':2 '~. 2OOl; .I \MES R. BRAY. JR.. CITY ATTORNEY
Jam'eO. Bray, .Ir., Cil-&/Attorney
ORDINANCE
APPROPRIATING $28,635.51 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCE IN THE NO. 3280 PARK FUND FOR THE CORPUS CHRISTI
BAY BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT; AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 024162 WHICH ADOPTED THE FY2000-01 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET BY ADDING $28,635.51 TO NO. 3280 PARK
FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That $28,635.51 is appropriated from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the No.
3280 Park Fund for the Corpus Christi Bay Beach Nourishment Project.
SECTION 2. That Ordinance Number 024162 which adopted the FY 2000-01 Capital Improvement
Budget is amended by adding $28,635.51 to the No. 3280 Park Fund.
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached,
the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter
role 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 ,2001.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.,Mayor
LEGAL FORM APPROVED O-~brw~'a~-r ~', 2001; JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
0
By:
Lisa Aguila~. Assistant City Attorney
7
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 20, 2001
SUBJECT: Rehabilitation of 24-inch Wastewater and Storm Water Mains- Change Order
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 2 with
Haas Anderson Construction in the amount of $172,902.50 for rehabilitation of
approximately 1,190 linear feet of 24-inch wastewater and stormwater lines (Alameda,
Santa Fe, and Weber Overlay Projects).
ISSUE:
1. Approximately 900 linear feet of 24-inch vitrified clay wastewater main connecting
the Santa Fe/Ocean Drive system to Oso WWTP is in a deteriorated condition that
must be rehabilitated to prevent further failures.
2. Approximately 290 linear feet of 24-inch reinforced concrete storm water pipe was
discovered to have separated joints which must be rehabilitated to prevent damage
to private property.
FUNDING: Funds ara available from the adopted FY2000-01 Budget of the Wastewater
and Storm Water Departments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Foster Crowell
Wastewater Superintendent
Approval of the motion as presented.
~rie Gra~, _P.
rm Water'Su
~nt
Director of Engineering Services
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Additional Information
Exhibit B - Location Map
Exhibit C - Change Order Summary
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUBJECT: South Alameda/Santa Fe/Weber Rehabilitation Projects - Change Order
Rehabilitation of 24-inch Wastewater and Storm Water Mains
BACKGROUND.' The Alameda, Santa Fe, and Weber Overlay projects include a
significant amount of utility work including the rehabilitation of wastewater and storm water
mains.
Wastewater: A 24-inch vitrified clay wastewater main connecting the Santa Fe/Ocean
Ddve system to Oso VVWTP failed January 29, 2001. The main provides service to all of
the Ocean Drive wastewater system. The main blew out approximately 600 feet south of
Del Oso Road on City owned property. The main was originally installed in 1941. Repairs
were completed by the installation of a manhole to replace the damaged section of pipe.
Inspection of the main revealed that action must be expedited to minimize the possibility
of additional failures. The ability to successfully bypass this main during heavy rain events
is doubtful. It would impossible to contain wastewater discharges in the event of a failure
dudng heavy rains. Immediate action is needed to rehabilitate the main to avoid possible
TNRCC violations.
Storm Water: Inspection of a 24-inch reinforced concrete storm water pipe revealed that
the joints had separated creating the possibility of erosion. The storm water main in
question is located in utility easement in close proximity to a building. Failure to repair the
pipe will result in damage to the surface improvements installed by the property owner and
could result in damage to the building foundation. It is not possible to excavate the line
due to the limited construction space available.
Change Order: A change order was negotiated with the contractor to install a cured-in-
place liner for the subject wastewater and storm water mains. This will permit the work to
be accomplished in a timely manner and avoids delays due plan preparation, advertising,
and bid evaluation.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:
November 19. 1999 - Approval of engineering contract in the amount of $363,990 with
RVE, Inc. for the South Alameda/Santa Fe/VVeber Road Rehabilitation projects.
Jul_v 18. 2000 - Approval of Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $104,170 to the
engineering contract with RVE, Inc. For sanitary sewer lines associated with the South
Alameda/Santa Fe/VVeber Road Rehabilitation projects.
August 22. 2000 - Approval of the FY2000-01 Capital Improvement Budget (Ord. No.
024162).
September 12.2000 - Ordinance appropriating proceeds of the sale of Combination Tax
and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to perform certain street improvements approved
in the Capital Improvement Plan (Ord. No. 024211).
H:\HOM E\KEVINS\G EN\STRE ETS\OVE RLAY~^CO2.BKG
EXHIBIT "A" J
Page 1 of 2
October 17. 2000 - Motion awarding a construction in the amount of $4,429,603.95 to
Haas-Anderson Construction, Inc. for the South Alameda/Santa FeNVeber Road
Rehabilitation projects (M2000-372).
October 24. 2000 - Motion awarding a testing agreement in the amount of $50,600 to
Fugro South, Inc. for the South Alameda/Santa Fe/VVeber Road Rehabilitation projects
(M2000-384).
PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS:
January 18, 2001 - Approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $93.51 for change
in materials and quantities.
FUTURE COUNCIL ACTIONS:
Additional change orders are anticipated and will be presented for Council consideration
as required. A change order that will be funded by RTA will provide enhanced bus stop
and ADA improvements is presently being finalized.
EXHIBIT "A" J
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\ Mproject \ councilexhibits \ 60 71chord2.dwg
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CORPUS CHRIST BAY
24" STORM WATER MAIN
between Cape May Drive
and Cape Aron Drive
24" WASTEWATER MAIN
between Del Oso Road
and The 05o Water
Reclamation Plant
DEL OSO
CIP PROJECT No. 6071
LOCATION I;IAP
NOT TO SCALE
24"
Rehabilitation of
Wastewater and Storm Water Mains
Change Order No. £
Ci~ of Co~us Christi, ~xas
EXHIBIT "B"
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
DEPAR~E~ OF ~GINEERING SERWC~
PAGE: I of 3
~: 02-22-2001
\ Mproject ~ coun cilexhibits \ 6071 chord2, dwq
~LAMEDA ST.
OSO GOLF COURSE
M.H. "B"
LOCATION ~P
CIP PROJECT NO. 6071
NOT TO SCALE
24"
Rehabilitation of
Wastewater and Storm Water Mains
Change Order No. 2
Ci~ of Co~us Chdsti, ~xas
N
CAYO DEL OSO
EXHIBIT "B"
CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT
OEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
PAGE: 2 of 3
DATE: 02-22-2001
\ Mproject \ councilexhibits \ 6071 ch ord2. dwg
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CAPE ROMAIN
SOUTH
CZP PROJECT No. 6071
ALAMEDA
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
Rehabilitation of
24' Wastewater and Storm Eater Mains
Change Order No. 2
Ci~ of Co~us Christi, ~xos
KENTNER ST.
MONCLAIR
SCHOOL
APPROX. 290 L.F. OF I
24" RCP SLIPLINING
I
EXHIBIT "B"
CZTYCOUNCZL EXHZBIT ~
DEPAI~rME~ OF ~GINEERING SERVIC~
PAGE: 3 of 3
DA~: 02-22-2001 ~
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY SHEET
February 20, 2001
PROJECT: S. ALAMEDA, SANTA FE, AND WEBER RAHABILITATION
PROJECT NO. 6071
APPROVED: City Council on 10/17/00 - Motion No. M2000-372
CONTRACTOR:
Haas-Anderson Construction
P.O. Box 7692
Corpus Christi, TX 78467
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT .....
25% Limit Amount ..............
Change Order No. 1 (1/8/2001) ..........
Change Order No. 2 (2/27/01) ...........
Total ............................
$4,429,603.95
1,107,400.99
93.51
172,902.50
172,996.01 = 3.90% < 25%
Exhibit C r
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the city manager, or designee, to execute a five-year
concession services lease with Pdnce Catedng at both the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and the
Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center in consideration of pdnce catedng paying 17% of monthly gross sales
or $2,500 per month, whichever is greater, at each facility; providing for publication.
ISSUE: The previous five-year lease with Pan Amedcan Golf Corporation for Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf
Center expired on September 26, 2000. Pan Amedcan also had a five-year lease for the concessions
at the O~o Beach Municipal Golf Course which was to expire January 25, 2003. On November 20,
2000, Pan Amedcan gave notice of their intent to terminate the lease by giving 60 days notice per the
conditions of the contract. The concessions will be vacated by Pan American as of March 1, 2001.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council must approve all multi-year leases.
BOARD/COMMITTEE REVIEW: The Municipal Greens Committee will be informed about the details
of the RFP at its regular February 28, 2000 meeting. This contract is considered of a routine nature
and not requiring cemmittee review.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the five-year lease with Prince Catering for the golf
course concession operations at Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course
be approved.
~Mar"C'o A. Cisneros,
D Director of Park & Recreation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information x
Lease Summary x
Ordinance x
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: The Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center is located at 4401 Old Brownsville Rd. It has an
18-hole regulation course, a 9-hole executive course, a lighted ddving range and a clubhouse with a
pro-shop and a snack bar. The Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course is located at 5601 S. Alameda and
has an 18-hole regulation golf course and a clubhouse with a pre-shop and a snack bar.
The gross revenues of the snack bars for a recent 12-month pedod are as follows: Gabe Lozano -
$171,581.00, and Oso Beach - $127,336.00.
Four proposals were received for the RFP. Pdnce Catedng received the highest number of points in
total compared to the other proposers. Pdnce Catedng was established in 1996 by Melvin Davis. In
1997, a large kitchen was constructed at 5055 Ambassador with a large prep area, a walk-in cooler,
and a walk-in freezer. Prince currently has contracts with Nueces County Employee' s Cafeteria, the
City of Corpus Christi Employee' s Cafeteria, the Caller-Times Snack Bar, and vadous other catedng
ventures and events. Pdnce has over twenty-five portable carts for catering and many coolers and
equipment.
The proposal also listed several merchandising ideas and menu additions that showed considerable
knowledge of the market and golfer tastes. The proposed prices of Prince's menu reflected market
sensitivity in most areas, as well
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
LEASE SUMMARY
Prince Catedng will be granted the exclusive dght to sell food, ddnks (including beer), and other snack
items at the Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center and the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course. In consideration
for these concession dghts, Prince Catering will pay the City the greater of seventeen (17%) percent of
monthly gross sales or $2,500.00.
The City shall provide all chairs and tables in the concession area, an area occupying approximately
1,900 square feet of floor space. In addition the City will provide a 10 x 10 walk-in cooler and a large
storage area in the Gabe Lozano basement. The City will also provide a Vent-a-hood at both snack bar
kitchen areas. In consideration of the rental payment, the City shall provide electrical service (for lights,
refrigerators, and stoves), water and wastewater service, and dumpster pickup.
All necessary attendants will be employees of the lessee. The lessee shall provide and maintain all
equipment and supplies necessary for the concession operation. All vending equipment shall be the
property of the lessee.
Lessee shall maintain Commercial Liability Insurance and Host Liquor Liability endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability coverage. Insurance requirements are set at a minimum of $1,000,000
Combined Single Limit.
The lessee shall keep accurate, complete and auditabie records in a form satisfactory to the City. The
City shall have the right to audit all books and records. Any further retention of records as required by
federal, state, or local agencies shall be the responsibility of the lessee.
The lessee shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, creed, disability, or national odgin.
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
FIVE-YEAR CONCESSION SERVICES LEASE WITH PRINCE CATERING
AT BOTH THE OSO BEACH MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE AND THE
GABE LOZANO SR. GOLF CENTER IN CONSIDERATION OF PRINCE
CATERING PAYING 17% OF MONTHLY GROSS SALES OR $2,500 PER
MONTH, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, AT EACH FACILITY; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a five-year
concession services lease with Prince Catering at both the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and
the Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center in consideration of Prince Catering paying 17% of monthly Gross
Sales or $2,500 per month, whichever is greater, at each facility. A copy of the lease is on file with
the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a five-year lease
with Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society for the use of the building and facilities at 3933 Timon. The
society will offer to its members a meeting place where club related business may be conducted. The
society will also cover the costs of publishing the contract award.
ISSUE: The previous one-year use permit expired on May 31, 1999 and the society has asked to
continue operations in the facility under the same terms. The society is in good standing with the
Park & Recreation Department.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council must approve all multi-year leases.
BOARD/COMMITTEE REVlL=W: 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 the Gulf Coast Gem and
Mineral Society for the use of the building and facilities at 3933 Timon to provide lapidary classes and
programs be approved.
~ Director ~f ~:rk & Recreation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Background Information x
Lease Summary x
Ordinance/Resolution x
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: The society has used the property since1997. It holds meetings thero and offers
lapidary classes and workshops to the general public and to the Park & Recreation Department Senior
Community Services Centers. The Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society (GCGMS) is a non-profit
organization whose purpose is to promote interest in the geological sciences and the lapidary arts. The
GCGMS has also offered eight weekly classes with the City's summer youth program. The society has
held an annual fund-roiser at the Bayfrent Plaza Convention Center in February.
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
LEASE SUMMARY
1. The Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society leases a portion of the building and facilities at 3933 Timon.
2. The term of the lease is five years.
3. Lessee will provide the public lapidary classes and lapidary workshops to promote interest from the
general public and from Park & Recreation Senior Centers.
4. Revenue generated from the classes and workshops are collected by the City and split 65% to the
Lessee and 35% to the City.
5, Lessee agrees to allow the City to use the facility to support its summer aquatics program on Corpus
Christi Beach.
6. Lessee agrees to maintain, at the Association's expense during the term of the Agreement, a
commercial general liability insurance policy.
7, Lessee agrees to pay the City $45 per month to be used to offset the society's electrical usage.
8. Either party may cancel this lease without cause if the party canceling has given the other party 45
days prior wdtten notice.
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE GULF COAST GEM AND
MINERAL SOCIETY ("LESSEE") AT THE KIWANIS RECREATION
CENTER IN CONSIDERATION OF LESSEE PROVIDING LAPIDARY
CLASSES AND WORKSHOP PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") TO THE
PUBLIC AND PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF THIRTY FIVE PERCENT OF
ALL REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE PROGRAMS; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a five-year lease
agreement with the Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society ("Lessee") at the Kiwanis Recreation
Center in consideration of Lessee providing lapidary classes and workshop programs ("Programs")
to the public and payment to the City of thirty five percent of all revenues generated from these
Programs. A copy of the lease is on file with the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus
Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a ten-year lease
with Oso Pony Baseball League for the use of a portion of South Guth Park in consideration of Oso
Pony Baseball League maintaining the premises and improvements and operating a baseball
program; providing for publication.
ISSUE: The previous five-year lease expired on August 28, 2000 and the League has asked for a
new lease for ten years under the same terms. The league is in good standing with the Park &
Recreation Department.
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 recommended approval of the lease.
RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends that the ten-year lease with Oso Pony Baseball League
for the use of South Guth Park to provide youth baseball programs be approved.
Dirco A. Cisneros,
ector of Park & Recreation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL.
Background Information x
Lease Summary x
Ordinance/Resolution x
Map(s) x
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND: The South Guth Park is located at the comer of Nile Drive and Ennis Joslin Road.
The park is solely used for athletic fields that are either City operated or leased by the City to various
youth sports organizations. Council has approved the lease for Oso Pony Baseball League since
September 5, 1979 at South Guth Park. The previous lease was approved by the City Council on
June 27, 1995 and expired on August 28, 2000. The League has been operating on a month to month
lease agreement with the same terms and conditions as in the previous lease agreement.
Oso Pony Baseball League operates baseball programs on the premises for youth 5 to 14 years of
age. In 1994, the Oso Pony Baseball League provided regular season games for over 875 players.
Since then, the League has increased participation to 1,300 players.
The Oso Pony Baseball League is requesting a ten-year lease renewal for the use of a portion of
South Guth Park for the operation of youth baseball programs.
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
LEASE SUMMARY
The contract is for a ten-year lease between the City and the Oso Pony Baseball League for the use of
a 15.411 acre property at the intersection of Nile Drive and Ennis Joslin Road in South Guth Park. The
league has used the property since1979. This league sponsors baseball activities for youth of all ages
from five years old to sixteen years old.
Lessee agrees to maintain the property in a clean and sanitary condition on a year-round basis.
Maintenance shall include litter pickup, mowing of premises, and keeping the fences, concession area,
restrooms, and parking areas in a good state of repair. Grass shall not exceed 6' in height.
Lessee shall have exclusive control of the property dudng its use for youth baseball programs. However,
the general public may use the fields, when the league is not using them.
Lessee will pay for all utilities.
Lessee shall maintain general liability insurance and indemnify the City from any liability, damage, loss,
and claims. Either party may terminate the agreement with six months notice to the other.
Lessee shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex, creed, disability, or national odgin.
Consideration for the lease is the maintenance of the facility and premises as well as the providing of
youth sports programs to the community.
LEASE AREA
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
TEN-YEAR LEASE WITH OSO PONY BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR THE USE
OF A PORTION OF SOUTH GUTH PARK IN CONSIDERATION OF OSO
PONY BASEBALL LEAGUE MAINTAINING THE PREMISES AND
IMPROVEMENTS AND OPERATING A BASEBALL PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute a ten-year lease with
Oso Pony Baseball League for the use of a portion of South Guth Park in consideration of Oso Pony
Baseball League maintaining the premises and improvements and operating a Baseball Program.
A copy of the lease is on file with the City Secretary.
SECTION 2. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi as
required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 23, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution strongly supporting House Bill 1449, relating to expiration of
the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: Tax abatement in the State of Texas is authorized under
Chapter 312 of the State Tax Code. Tax abatement is simply a permissive economic
development tool available to cities, counties and other political jurisdictions to aid those
jurisdictions in developing a full range of economic development incentives to induce either
local businesses to expand or additional new businesses to locate within the community.
The City of Corpus Christi has made limited use of tax abatement in comparison to many
of the other large cities across the State of Texas, as the City has found industrial district
agreements to be our principal economic development incentive. Tax abatement, however,
has proven to be extremely important in some cases within the City of Corpus Christi. This
has proven to be especially true with the inducement to locate in Corpus Christi for
telecommunications firms such as First Data, Sitel, and APAC. These three firms have
generated approximately 3,000 jobs locally.
The tax abatement statute, unless continued, will expire on September 1, 2001. If Texas
local governments are deprived of this major economic development tool, the entire State
will be placed in a position of severe competitive disadvantage with virtually all other
competing states.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Even though the City of Corpus Christi has
not utilized tax abatement to the extent of some other cities, in those cases where it has
been used such as the telecommunications industry, it has proven to be not only a
powerful, but an absolutely necessary economic development tool. We believe that the
loss of this economic development tool would have very serious long-term effects on the
City and State. We urge City Council approval of a resolution strongly endorsing HB 1449
and commending Chairman Oliveira for the introduction of the bill.
W. Thomas Utter
Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTION
STRONGLY SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 1449, RELATING
TO EXPIRATION OF THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT
AND TAX ABATEMENT ACT
WItEREAS, tax abatement under Chapter 312, Texas Tax Code, is a an
extremely vital economic development tool which has significantly benefitted Corpus
Christi and the Coastal Bend region; and
WHEREAS, thousands of new jobs have been created and millions of dollars of
new construction have resulted from the economic inducement of tax abatement in
Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region; and
WHEREAS, local communities and the State in general would be put in a
position of severe competitive disadvantage with ail competing states if tax abatement
was lost in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the authority to utilize tax abatement under Chapter 312 must be
continued for the continued well-being and competitiveness of the State; and
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 1449, introduced by Chairman Oliveira in the 77th
Texas Legislature, would continue tax abatement under Chapter 312.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Ctu:isti strongly supports passage of House Bill
1449.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is directed to convey the City's strong support
of House Bill 1449 to the Texas Legislature and other interested state and local officials.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
APPROVED THIS THE 7~ '~DAY OF ~,'~,--,,-~ ~ 2001:
J~____~s ~Br~r~r., City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 27, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 21-41, prior to first reading, authorizing the City Manager to set competitive
tipping fees based on market competition for commercial rates at the J.C. Elliott Landfill.
ISSUE: To preserve the City's revenue stream in the changing business environment in
the region, the proposed ordinance change is necessary.
BACKGROUND: Changing conditions in the regional solid waste disposal market
necessitate amending the Solid Waste Ordinance.
PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: On February 20, 2001, the City Council approved the
first reading of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance prior to its first reading authorizing the
City Manager to set competitive tipping fees based on market competition for commercial
rates at the J.C. Elliott Landfill.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of the second reading of the
Ordinance as presented.
Interim Director Solid Waste Services
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SET COMPETITIVE
COMMERCIAL TIPPING FEES AT THE CITY'S LANDFILL BASED ON
MARKET COMPETITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is authorized to adjust the commercial tipping fee at the
City's landfill, established in Section 21-41(e)(2)(A) of the Code of Ordinances, based
on market competition.
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 hereof be given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 3. 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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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
February 19, 2001
AGENDA ITEM:
Motion authorizing the renaming of the Nueces River Park, the Terry and Bobby
Labonte Park and the waiving of the 60 day waiting period as prescribed by the
park naming policy.
ISSUE:
At a special called meeting on February 15, 2001, the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee received a request from the Special Recognition Committee
for the renaming of the Nueces River Park to the Terry and Bobby Labonte Park.
REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION:
Naming a park requires City Council approval. As per the park naming policy,
the City Council shall consider any proposed park naming request and either
approve or reject the request. The Council, at its option, can waive all of the
policy's provisions for the park naming request.
BOARD/COMMITTEE REVIEW:
At a special called meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee held
on February 15, 2001, the Committee received a request from the Special
Recognition Committee to rename the Nueces River Park the Terry and Bobby
Labonte Park. The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee had an extensive
discussion regarding the request. They made mention of the lengthy process
that the City had undertaken in the past to establish a formal policy for the
naming of parks and recreation facilities in Corpus Christi. They were very
supportive of the effort and the need to recognize the accomplishments of the
Labonte brothers and their ongoing promotion efforts of their hometown, Corpus
Christi. They also stated that the Nueces River Park was already the site of the
dedication monument for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline. The park naming policy
further notes that" The City of Corpus Christi discourages proposals whereby the
name of a park or park facility would be changed." The Committee discussed
that the proposed park naming action should be directed at a site that would be
of greater honor and recognition to the Labonte brothers than simply the Nueces
River Park. They felt that a site in the area of Shoreline Blvd. would serve as a
greater honor since that part of the City seems to be more of a tourist and visitor
drawing card for Corpus Christi. They specifically mentioned the people that the
Selena Memorial draws to the Shoreline Blvd. area and felt that a Labonte
brothers site could also function in the same capacity as additional Downtown
attraction.
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The Committee unanimously approved a three-part motion: 1. That the Nueces
River Park name not be changed. 2. That the Special Recognition Committee
consider another unnamed park facility to name the Terry and Bobby Labonte
Park. 3. That the City Council consider authorizing the naming of the unnamed
park area between the Memorial Coliseum and Sherrill Park (the Old City Hall
site), the Terry and Bobby Labonte Park.
PRIOR/FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION:
The City Council has made mention numerous times in past City Council
meetings that some recognition by the City of Terry and Bobby Labonte as
Corpus Christi natives is in order due to their nationally acclaimed
accomplishments in the field of NASCAR Racing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff does not have a recommendation as to which site the naming of the Terry
and Bobby Labonte Park should be.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
Park and Recreation Department
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL
Park naming application X
Park naming policy X
REQUEST FOR TI-IE NAMING
OF PARKS AND FACILrrIES
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Type ofareaor facility (park, buildlng, pool, etc.)//yg_~.~' /~'V'~K
Please describe why you feel this name to be appropriate:
Nme md
y p
Request: Approved
Date of Committee Action
Date of Council Action
Legal Notice - Newspaper
Public Notice - Neighborhood
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Rejected ~
.- /.,c/si
Tabled
Notice to Appropriate Council Member __
COUNCIL FOUCIES 16
due deliberation act in the best interest of all the citizens.
Council Members and the Mayor shall be referred to by
title and/or title with surname.
k. X11 remarks shall be addressed to the Mayor and City
Council and not to the Council Members as individuals.
1 Citizens are authorized and encouraged to present their
views to the Council on agenda action items, or during the
petitions part on non -agenda City -related matters. How-
ever. such should be done is a factual, precise presentation
and questions of Council or staff are inappropriate. Loud.
boisterous, profane. or obscene language or behavior is not
allowed.
m. Persons in the immediate vicinity of the City Council while
in session shall refrain from any disturbing noise, demon-
stration, or other act disrupting to the City Council busi-
ness.
These rules are not meant to restrain a citizen's first amendment
rights.
(Res. No. 21901. ; 1, 3-22-94)
6. Naming of City parks and recreational facilities.
A formai poiicv for naming of parks and recreation facilities in
the City of Corpus Christi is hereby adopted, and the guidelines
shall be as follows:
A. Donations. Upon donation of at least 51 percent of the
value of a park or park facility and upon recommendation
of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, the City
Council may name the park or park facility as the donating
parry designates.
B. Subdivision Dedication. Pari land received through dedi-
cation under the Citys Platting Ordinance shall be named
by the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. No for-
mal action needs to be taken by the City Counisl.
C. .Name Change. The City of Corpus Christi discourages
proposals whereby the name of a park or park facility
would be changed. However, under extreme circumstances
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the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider
the request. The naming of an unnamed new park or park
farad ity is preferred and is recommended. The following
definitive steps shall be taken regarding a proposed name
change.
1) Persons. groups, or organizations desiring the name
change shall fill out a request for name change and
submit the proposal to the staff of the Park and
Recreation Department for review and consultation
with the requesting entity.
(2) ?lame change requests shall be submitted to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Committee. No action may be
taken by the Board for a minimum of 60 days after
receipt of the proposal.
(3) During the 60 -day waiting period. legal notice shall be
published twice in a newspaper of general circulation
giving notice of the proposed name change.
(4) Written comments are to be submitted to the Park and'
Recreation Advisory Committee and interested indi-
viduals are invited to come before the Board to address
the issue.
5) At the fust meeting atter the 60 -day waiting period.
the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee will take
one of the following actions:
(a) Approve the request and refer the recommenda-
tion to the City Council;
(b) Reject the request; or
(c) Table the request for future action or additional
information.
In the event the request is rejected by the Board.
the requesting entity may appeal the reject to the
City Council.
(6) The Council shall consider the request and either
approve or reject the request. The Council. at its
option. can waive all provisions herein provided in
commemorating or memorializing an individual or act.
If approved, the Park and Recreation Department
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shall arrange suitable renaming ceremonies. Costs
associated with renaming ceremonies and the provi-
sions of markers, plaques, or memorials shall be borne
by the entity proposing the name change.
D. Special Considerations. In choosing names after individu-
als. consideration may be given to persons living or dead.
Special consideration shall be given to the conttibuuons
the person has made to the City, State, or Country. A,
facility or park may not be named after an individual
currently in public otiice or serving as an employee of a
local governmental jurisdiction. A one-year waiting period
after termination from public office or municipal emplov-
ment is considered adequate. Names related to religious
denominations will generally not be favorably considered
unless the rules of donation apply. Input from neighbor-
hood organizations in the immediate vicinity of the park or
facility will be sought in the case of a name change request.
(Res. No. 21901, § 1. 3-22-94)
7. Naming of streets.
The City Council hereby establishes a policy of declining to
change the names of strata in the City of Corpus Chriaa except
under unusual. extenuating circumstances.
(Res. No. 21901, 1 1, 3-22-94)
S. Naming of City facilities.
Final decisions regarding the naming of City facilities shall be
the decision of the City Council. The City Council may request
recommendations from City i3oards, Commissions. Committees,
or other advisory bodies.
(Res. No. 21901, § 1, 3-22-94)
9. 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, decant
housing and expanded economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income, and aids in the prevention
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Update on the process of negotiations on Rincon Bayou Project.
ISSUE: At the last update to the Council on January 30, Staff presented to Council the core elements
of a proposal based on consensus of the NEAC Working Group that would allow the City to reduce
pass-throughs under the Agreed Order in return for the City undertaking projects to enhance the
Nueces estuary. A summary o£that proposal is page 1 of the attachment hereto. At that meeting
the Council authorized staff to continue the process toward finalizing an amendment to the Agreed
Order consistent with the proposal, and authorized the hiring of engineering and legal consultants
to assist the process.
Since that time the Working Group has continued to meet and work on the details. A working
draft, starting at page 2 of the attachment, sets out the proposal in greater detail.
A project timetable can be found at page 12 of the attachment.
The full Nueces Estuary Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the proposal on March 6.
We are aiming for final Council approval at your March 13 meeting, and presentation to the TNRCC
at its April 4 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Continuation of the process as outlined.
Ron Massey, Assistant City Man~_.~er
Jimrn~Bray, ([ity Attome0p
1JRB4501.006
ELEMENTS OF REVISED AGREED ORDER
1. City will restore the Rincon Overflow Channel; and will
evaluate and, if possible, implement, improved hydrology
measures.
Steps: a) easements/land; b) permits; c) construction.
2. City will design, permit, and construct a delivery system to
transport 2-3,000 acre-feet/month of water from Calallen Pool
directly to the Upper Rincon Bayou area. (The amount
actually transported will not exceed actual pass-throughs
required in a particular month.)
3. City will design, fund, and implement a long-term
monitoring plan.
4. City will automatically implement these specific demand
reduction measures;
A. When Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir
System reaches 50% of capacity, City will initiate
enhanced water conservation communications to the
public.
B. When System reaches 40% of capacity, outdoor
watering will be prohibited between 10AM and 6PM.
C. When System reaches 30% of capacity, lawn watering
will be reduced to once a week, or every 5 days (in
addition to the 10-6 restriction).
5. City will automatically receive the following relief from the
pass-through requirement:
A. Pass-throughs limited to 1,200 acre-feet/month from
40-30% of capacity.
B. Pass-throughs eliminated at 30% of capacity.
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A PROPOSAL FOR IMPLEMENTING THE
"RINCON BAYOU DIVERSIONS"
AND
AMENDING THE 1995 AGREED ORDER ON
FRESHWATER INFLOWS TO THE NUECES ESTUARY
Submitted to the
Nueces Estuary Advisory Council
By:
The City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River Authority
With the Concurrence of
The Rincon Projects Working Group of the
Nueces Estuary Advisory Council
SUMMARY
The City of Corpus Christi (City) and the Nueces River Authority (NRA) propose to
implement the "Rincon Bayou Diversions" to enhance the exchange of water from the
Nueces River into the Upper Rincon Bayou in order to improve the ecological
productivity of the Nueces Delta/Nueces Estuary system. In consideration for
committing to the attached "Implementation Plan and Timetable" for constructing,
operating and maintaining these diversion facilities as permanent projects, the City and
NRA also propose to amend the 1995 Agreed Order on Freshwater Inflows to the
Nueces Estuary (1995 Agreed Order) to immediately modify the level of drought
management measures required to be implemented in order to obtain the reductions in
monthly inflow targets now available under the 1995 Agreed Order when reservoir
storage levels fall below 40 percent and 30 percent of reservoir system capacity,
respectively.
PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE RINCON BAYOU DIVERSIONS AND
AMENDING THE 1995 AGREED ORDER
The Texas Natural Resouce Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is the state agency
that regulates water rights in Texas, and therefore administers provisions of Certificate
of Adjudication No. 21-3214 (Certificate), jointly held by the City and NRA, which
authorizes the impoundment and diversion of waters of the state from the Frio River at
Choke Canyon Reservoir. Beginning in 1990, TNRCC and its predecessor agencies
have issued a seried of orders governing the operations of the Choke Canyon/Lake
Corpus Christi Reservoir System (Reservoir System) with respect to freshwater inflows
to the Nueces Estuary as required under Special Condition 5.B. of the Certificate.
In 1992, TNRCC, by effect of the "interim Agreed Order" on freshwater inflows to the
Nueces Estuary, the established the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council (NEAC) as the
designated body of stakeholders charged with reviewing proposed changes to the
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freshwater inflow operating plan for the Nueces Estuary. Later amendments to the
1992 Agreed Order (the "1995 Agreed Order") continued to authorize NEAC to review
any proposed changes to the new "pass-through" operating plan for freshwater inflows.
At a NEAC meeting on January 17, 2001, the City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces
River Authority presented an initial proposal for the Rincon Bayou Diversion
improvements and associated amendments to the 1995 Agreed Order. NEAC
members agreed to establish a working group, or steering committee, of principal
stakeholders to oversee the development of a detailed implementation plan for this
proposed project. This working group, facilitated by the TNRCC, includes
representatives of the following entities or organizations: City of Corpus Christi; Nueces
River Authority; Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program (CBBEP); Coastal Bend
Bays Foundation (CBBF); Sierra Club; Center for Coastal Studies, TAMU-CC;
Environmental Defense; Port Industries of Corpus Christi; Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department.
The working group met several times over the past month to consider the City/NRA
proposal for the Rincon Bayou Diversions and amendments to the 1995 Agreed Order.
After considerable deliberation, the groupd reached consensus on an implementation
plan for the Rincon Diversions and the proposed amendment to the 1995 Agreed
Order. The following proposal and work plan is being submitted with the concurrence of
the working group. It defines the measures of relief from the pass-through
requirements that would be available and how this relief would be contingent upon
implementation of certain discrete elements of Condition I of the City of Corpus Christi
Water Conservation and Drought Management Plan and timely implementation of
specific elements of the Rincon Bayou Diversion project.
This proposal is being presented to NEAC for consideration and approval at their next
scheduled meeting on March 6, 2001. The City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River
Authority will, in the meantime, file with TNRCC a motion to amend the 1995 Agreed
Order pursuant to the terms of what NEAC approves and recommends. The motion to
amend the 1995 Agreed Order would be scheduled for consideration by the
Commissioners of the TNRCC at their April 4, 2001 meeting.
BACKGROUND
Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214 authorizes the City of Corpus Christi and the
Nueces River Authority to impound waters of the Frio River in Choke Canyon Reservoir,
and to divert and use up to 139,000 acre-feet per year of water for municipal and
industrial water supply purposes. Choke Canyon Reservoir is also authorized to be
operated in conjunction with Lake Corpus Christi, located downstream on the Nueces
River, to produce a combined system yield of 252,000 acre-feet per year.
During permitting, the construction of Choke Canyon Reservoir and its operation in
conjunction with Lake Corpus Christi, there were concerns regarding the protection of
freshwater inflows to the Nueces Estuary, including reductions in the amount of
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freshwater flooding occurring in the upper Nueces Delta. A provision for minimum
freshwater inflow amounts to the Nueces Estuary was addressed in Special Condition
5.B. of Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214. This provision was implemented by a
series of freshwater inflow operating orders issued by the TN RCC beginning in 1990.
The matter of delivering desirable and useful quantities of freshwater inflows into the
Nueces Delta continues to be studied.
Numerous studies (Bureau of Reclamation 1975, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1980,
Texas Department of Water Resources 1981, Espey, Huston and Associates 1981,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1984, HDR, etal. 1991, HDR etal. 1993) have
suggested that a superior alternative to sending freshwater inflows to Nueces Bay is to
deliver additional quantities of freshwater into the Nueces Delta either by breaching the
banks of the Nueces River at some point(s) below Calallen Saltwater Barrier Dam
and/or by diverting wastewater effluent via pipelines. The potential benefits of
freshwater diversions to the Nueces Delta are:
Restoration of more "natural" salinity gradients in the upper Nueces Delta,
where, historically, periodic flooding events had flushed out salts concentrated in
the soils and the water column during Iow flow conditions;
Restoration of typical delta/estuarine ecological functions, which had been lost
largely to the hypersaline conditions and lack of nutrient inputs, both of which
limit primary productivity and cause loss of habitat; and
Restoration of hydrologic functions which transport nutrients and detritus into and
out of the wetlands within the delta complex, making these materials available to
various trophic levels within both the delta and the targer estuarine ecosystem.
By the early 1990's, efforts to test the feasibility of these diversion projects were
implemented. Eventually, two separate diversion demonstration projects evolved:
The City of Corpus Christi authorized and implemented the Allison Wastewater
Diversion Demonstration Project, which re-routes approximately two million
gallons per day (2 MGD) of treated effluent from its historical discharge location
in the Nueces River tidal segment to a new discharge point adjacent to "South
Lake," a tidal pond in the Nueces Delta. Construction on the project was
completed in 1997 and wastewater discharges were initiated in 1998. Project
monitoring began prior to construction and has continued through the first two
years of operation. Initial data indicate positive benefits and the City continues
to operate and support the project.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec) authorized and constructed the Rincon
Bayou Demonstration Project, designed to evaluate the feasibility of increasing
water exchange between the Nueces River tidal segment and the Upper Rincon
Bayou. This demonstration project involved excavating both a "Nueces Overflow
Channel" at a point just downstream of the 1-37 bridge, where the upper Rincon
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Bayou had historically connected to the Nueces River, and a "Rincon Overflow
Channel" connecting the upper Rincon Bayou with an area of tidal flats in the
northern portion of the Nueces Delta. Baseline monitoring for the project began
in October 1994. Excavation of the overflow channels was completed in October
1995. Monitoring continued through December 1999, and the demonstration
project terminated with the backfilling of the Nueces Overflow Channel in
September 2000.
The Concluding Report for the Rincon Bayou Demonstration Project documents the
effects of the project on the hydrography and ecology of Rincon Bayou and the upper
Nueces Delta. In terms of hydrography (or hydrology), the breaching of the river bank
at the upper end of the Rincon Bayou increased "the opportunity for larger, more
frequent diversions of fresh water" (Bureau of Reclamation 2000). The report noted
that there were three types of resulting diversion events: positive flow events --
infrequent, large volume flows from the Nueces River into Rincon Bayou; tidal flat
inundation events -- very large positive flow events resulting in flow through the Rincon
Overflow Channel and general inundation of the tidal fiats areas of the upper delta; and
exchange events -- more frequent, smaller flows that resulted from daily differences in
water level elevations between Rincon Bayou and Nueces Bay or Nueces River. In the
relatively short duration of the demonstration project, these diversion events helped to
restore a more natural salinity regime in the Rincon Bayou portion of the Nueces Delta.
As a result of the various diversion events, "(A) significant degree of ecological function
was returned to the Nueces Delta and Nueces Estuary ecosystems" (Bureau of
Reclamation 2000). The Concluding Report documents positive responses in terms of:
an increase in the primary productivity in the water column
(phytoplankton) and on the surface of the sediments (microphytobenthos);
an increase in the number and size of benthic organisms, as well as an
increase in the number of benthic species; and
an increase in the amount of plant cover and a corresponding decrease in
the amount of bare areas in the emergent wetlands areas.
The report recommends that the demonstration project features be incorporated into a
permanent diversion project and that changes in the current operating plan for
freshwater inflows to the Nueces Estuary (1995 Agreed Order) be designed to better
facilitate the diversion of freshwater "pass-throughs" from the Choke Canyon/Lake
Corpus Christi reservoir system through the project and into the upper Nueces Delta.
With permanent diversion facilities in place, and continued monitoring, the Rincon
Bayou Diversion Project could provide opportunities for "adaptive management" -- the
process of monitoring and evaluating ecological responses to changes in freshwater
inflows and incorporating this information into subsequent decisions on how to most
effectively utilize the limited freshwater resources available to the estuarine
environment.
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PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT THE "RINCON BAYOU DIVERSION PROJECTS" AND
TO AMEND THE 1995 AGREED ORDER
The water resource management goals of this proposal are to (1) provide better
management of the limited freshwater resources of the Nueces River Basin for the
benefit of the Nueces Estuary and (2) to supplement municipal and industrial water
supplies for the Coastal Bend area by increasing the firm annual yield of the Choke
Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi reservoir system. The specific environmental
management goals of the proposed projects are to enhance the salinity conditions and
ecological functions of the Nueces Delta by by providing increased freshwater inflows to
the upper Nueces Delta, through both the Rincon Bayou Overflow Channel and a
conveyance system to deliver water from the Calallen Pool directly into Upper Rincon
Bayou.
By this proposal, the City of Corpus Christi and the Nueces River Authority, joint holders
of Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214 and parties to the 1995 Agreed Order, agree
to:
(1) acquire either easements or ownership of properties necessary to re-open the
Nueces River Overflow Channel and make the Nueces River Overflow Channel
and the Rincon Bayou Overflow Channel permanent features of the Rincon
Bayou Diversion;
(2) construct and operate a conveyance facility to deliver up to 3,000 acre-feet per
month of required Reservoir System "pass-throughs" directly from the Calallen
Pool into the Upper Rincon Bayou; and
(3) implement an ongoing monitoring program designed to facilitate an "adaptive
management" program for freshwater inflows into the Nueces Estuary.
In recognition of the environmental enhancements to the Nueces Estuary that would
accure from these projects being proposed by the City of Corpus Christi and the
Nueces River Authority, the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council agrees to support
amendments to the 1995 Agreed Order that would increase the reservoir system yield
and provide greater flexibility in the implementation of the City of Corpus Christi's
Drought Management Plan. The proposed amendments to the 1995 Agreed Order
would provide that:
(1)
When the combined storage in the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi reservoir
system (Reservoir System Storage) falls below 50% of the total system storage
capacity, the City of Corpus Christi shall issue public notice advising and
informing the water users in the region of potential drought conditions, as well as
outlining voluntary conservation measures that are requested immediately and
required drought management measures to be taken should the Reservoir
System Storage fall to under 40 percent and/or 30 percent of total system
storage capacity.
(2)
In any month when Reservoir System Storage is less than 40 percent, but equal
to or greater than 30 percent of total system storage capacity, the City of Corpus
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Christi shall implement time of day outdoor watering restrictions and shall reduce
targeted inflows to Nueces Bay to 1,200 acre-feet per month (1,200 acre-feet per
month represents the quantity of water that is the median inflow into Lake
Corpus Christi during the drought of record.). Time of day outdoor watering
restrictions prohibit lawn watering between the hours of l0 am and 6 pm and are
subject to additional conditions as described in the City of Corpus Christi's
"Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan" ("Plan").
(3)
In any month when Reservoir System Storage is less than 30 percent of total
system storage capacity, the City of Corpus Christi shall implement a five-day
lawn watering schedule in addition to time of day outdoor watering restrictions
(see 2.b.(2)) and shall suspend the passage of inflow from the Reservoir System
for targeted inflows to Nueces Bay. However, return flows directed into Nueces
Bay and/or the Nueces Delta shall continue. The five-day lawn watering
schedule shall allow customers to water lawns once every five days, subject to
the time of day restrictions described in 2.b.(2) and any additional conditions as
described in the City's Plan.
(4)
Certificate Holders' rights to obtain whole or partial suspension of the passage of
inflow through the Reservoir System is contingent upon the City implementing,
and requiring its wholesale customers to implement, water conservation and
drought management measures at the diminished Reservoir System levels, as
set forth in subparagraphs 2.b.(2) and 2.b.(3).
Recognizing that the restoration of the Nueces River Overflow Channel and the
construction of a system to convey water from the Calallen Pool to the Upper Rincon
Bayou area are significant undertakings, the NEAC Working Group has developed an
Implementation Plan and Timetable (see Attachment A) for the Rincon Bayou
Diversions. Initial elements of this plan are already underway, including the preliminary
engineering and property acquisition efforts.
However, while proceeding at an accelerated pace, full completion of these two
components of the Rincon Bayou Diversions involves a number of steps that will likely
depend on decisions and actions by other entities besides the project sponsors -- i.e.,
issuance of permits for diversion of state water (TNRCC) and for construction in
navigable waters (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The NEAC Working Group agrees,
and requests that the full membership of NEAC recommend to TNRCC, that the
proposed amendments to the 1995 Agreed Order be effective immediately upon
approval by TNRCC and continue to be available to the City so long as the progress on
the implementation of the required projects follows as outlined in the timetable below.
If in the event that unforseeable circumstances would prevent the City from meeting the
final deadlines in this timetable, the NEAC Working Group would review the options for
completing the projects and recommend additional amendments to the Agreed Order to
address the situation at that time. During the intervening time, however, the freshwater
inflow operating rules would revert to the conditions of the 1995 Agreed Order.
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LITERATURE CITED
Bureau of Reclamation, "Environmental Impact Statement for Choke Canyon
Reservoir," December 1975.
Bureau of Reclamation, "Concluding Report: Rincon Bayou Demonstration Project.
Volume I: Executive Summary," United States Department of the interior, Bureau of
Reclamation, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office, Austin, Texas. 2000.
Espey, Huston and Associates, "Enhancement Potential Determination for the Nueces
RivedDeltaic Marsh System Study," 1981.
HDR, et al., "Nueces Estuary Regional Wastewater Planning Study, Phase 1 ," City of
Corpus Christi, et al., November 1991.
HDR, et al., "Nueces Estuary Regional Wastewater Planning Study, Phase 2," City of
Corpus Christi, et al., March 1993.
Texas Department of Water Resources, "Nueces and Mission-Aransas Estuaries: A
Study of the Influence of Freshwater Inflows," January 1981.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, "Phase 4 Report - Studies of freshwater Needs of Fish
and Wildlife Resources in Nueces-Corpus Christi Bay Area, Texas," August 1980.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, "Supplemental Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Report, Choke Canyon Dam and Reservoir, Nueces River Project, Texas," 1984.
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ATTACHMENT A:
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND TIMETABLE
FOR THE
RINCON BAYOU DIVERSIONS
Submitted to the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Submitted by the
City of Corpus Christi
and the
Nueces River Authority
February28, 2001
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SCOPE OF WORK
Nueces River Overflow Channel Project
Project Sponsors -- The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces River Authority
Preliminary Engineering:
Review the Bureau of Reclamation's original design for the construction of
the Nueces River Over[Iow Channel and compare with the "as-built"
specifications of the project to assess design changes that might be
required or desired.
Identify the areal extent of inundation that the design channel would
provide in order to define easement/property acquisition requirements for
downstream properties.
Develop preliminary cost estimates.
Prepare information for permitting process.
Permitting:
Devetop and submit application for state water right associated with
diversion of water from the Nueces River into the Rincon Bayou/Nueces
Delta area.
Identify and apply for permits necessary for construction and operation of
the over[Iow channels, O&M on project facilities, etc. (i.e., Section 404
permit?)
Land Acquisition:
Identify extent of land impacted by project construction and operation.
Identify land ownership by tract in impacted areas; conduct title research.
Evaluate most appropriate strategy for securing rights to access, develop
and inundate impacted properties.
Appraise value of various properties/easements.
Contact landowners and make offers.
Follow up and conclude necessary transactions.
Final Engineering Design:
Prepare final plans and specifications for Nueces River Over[Iow Channel
construction, and ancillary construction in other portions of the project
area.
Prepare detailed cost estimates.
Bidding and Construction:
Commit/appropriate requisite funding for project construction based on
engineering cost estimates
Advertise for Bids; Accept Bids; Evaluate Bids and Identity Low Bid
Negotiate and Award Construction Contract(s)
Establish and implement construction oversight process, including permit
compliance measures
Construct project elements
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Calallen Pool to Rincon Bayou Water Conveyance Project
Project Sponsors -- The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces River Authority
Preliminary Engineering:
Identify diversion and discharge locations.
Identify pipeline/canal alignment and routing.
Develop preliminary cost estimates and evaluate alternatives.
Prepare information for permitting process.
Permitting:
Develop and submit application for state water right associated with
diversion of water from the Nueces River into the Rincon Bayou/Nueces
Delta area.
Identify and apply for permits necessary for construction and operation of
the diversion, conveyance and discharge structures, O&M on project
facilities, etc. (i.e., Section 404 permit?)
Land Acquisition:
Identify land ownership at diversion site,along conveyance route and at
dishcarge site; conduct title research.
Evaluate most appropriate strategy for securing rights to construct,
operate and maintain project facilities
Appraise value of various properties/easements.
Contact landowners and make offers.
Follow up and conclude necessary transactions.
Final Engineering Design:
Prepare final plans and specifications for constructionof diversion
facilities, pump station, pipeline or canal, and discharge structures, as
well as ancillary construction in other portions of the project area.
Prepare detailed cost estimates.
Bidding and Construction:
Commit/appropriate requisite funding for project construction based on
engineering cost estimates
Advertise for Bids; Accept Bids; Evaluate Bids and Identify Low Bid
Negotiate and Award Construction Contract(s)
Establish and implement construction oversight process, including permit
compliance measures
Construct project eJements
Project Monitoring:
Establish goals and objectives for long-term monitoring of the Rincon
Bayou Diversions
Design monitoring plan
Coordinate monitoring program for the Rincon Bayou Diversions, in
connection with existing monitoring efforts in the Nueces Delta (i.e.,
ongoing monitoring for the City of Corpus Christi Allison Wastewater
Diversion Project)
Implement monitoring and schedule periodic reviews of monitoring
program in context of adaptive management activities
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Permitting (TNRCC USCOE, TPWD/GLO, & others)
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Land Acquisition
Final Design
Bidding & Construction
Completion Deadline
Rincon Pipeline Project
Permitting (TNRCC TPWD/GLC TxDOT, USCOE, UPRR, & others)
Preliminary Engineering
Land Acquisition
Final Design
Bidding & Construction
Completion Deadline
Monitoring & Assessment
NEAC Work rou Pro ress Meetin s
TNRCC
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PRELIMINARY
Notes and Comments